Author's note: Hey guys! This is my second fanfiction and I decided to write Harry Potter AU! I am a big fan of Harry Potter and I love this universe. I think it could be interesting to see how dex holders would be as wizards!
This is a Franticshipping (RubyxSapphire) centric story with hints of Mangaquest, Special, Oldrival/Chosen, Entourage.
Chapter 1: Encounter
Sapphire always started her day in the same way. She woke up earlier than her roommates, then she took her shower and changed her clothes to her uniform with Gryffindor colours. After that, she went to her Common room and greeted some students who were early birds like her. Sometimes she saw her role model, Red. It was his last year in Hogwarts, so occasionally he revised his classes. Sapphire always admired Red: talented but modest wizard, Red was also the Seeker and Captain of the Gryffindor Quidditch team. Because of him, Sapphire sought to join the Quidditch team. She trained relentlessly and got the position of Chaser two years ago. Despite her fragile appearance, she showed excellent capacities in this sport.
Like usual, Sapphire went to her Common Room after getting ready, but Red wasn't here. She stopped in front of the couch when she saw her friend, Gold. He was slumped and sleeping open-mouthed. Gold was also part of the Gryffindor Quidditch team as Beater. Even though he was lazy and immature, Gold was determined, audacious, brave and loyal. Qualities that made him a true Gryffindor. Gold and Red were close friends even if their personalities were different. They took Sapphire under their wings. Together, they were the famous Gryffindor Quidditch Trio admired by many people. They had elaborated an efficient strategy which led them to win most of their games.
Sapphire bend forward to observe Gold's sleeping face. He was drooling and his head was supported by his arm, while his other arm was on his stomach. Sapphire noticed a paper in his hand, a detention paper given by his favourite prefect: Crystal.
Gold loved to tease the Ravenclaw prefect who (almost) wasn't susceptible to his charms. However, Sapphire noticed Crystal frequently looking in Gold's direction. For information, Crystal and Sapphire were good friends.
Sapphire smiled, took a blue pen from her pocket and drew on her friend's face. Satisfied with her drawing, she left on the sly. It was still too early to have breakfast (she always ate with Red and Gold anyway). She decided to go for a stroll around the castle.
The mild summer temperatures quickly gave way to a cold autumn air. Sapphire loved Autumn season. She loved to watch tree leaves change colours and the sound of crispy leaves when she walked on them. Sapphire loved to climb on the roofs of Hogwarts castle to watch the change in seasons with a hot chocolate warming her hands.
Sapphire hopped with excitement when she arrived at the park. She closed her eyes, feeling the wind and the smelling the trees, the flowers and the grass. She took out her wand and cast a spell to form a pile of leaves. Without hesitation, she jumped into it and threw some leaves in the air. It was like she came back in her childhood. She used to explore forests in her neighborhood and do some "leaves baths". Sapphire laid down and looked at the blue sky. She closed her eyes to focus on the sounds of nature. She was about to drowse when she felt the presence of another person. She got up and looked around her: a boy dressed in Ravenclaw colours. He wore a weird white beanie, but what caught her eyes were his blood red eyes.
"Who are ya!? What are ya doin' here!?" Sapphire shrieked, feeling suspicious.
The Ravenclaw student startled because of her loud and high-pitched voice. He touched his beanie and looked annoyed. He looked familiar to Sapphire.
"Hogwarts Park doesn't belong to you," The teen answered with a calm tone. "I'm Ruby."
Sapphire frowned, then she remembered she had already seen him a few times with Crystal and Blue before. They attended the same Defence Against the Dark Arts and Potions classes, but she never talked to him. To be honest, he was the kind of guy who made her feel nauseous. He looked like a superficial lad who was very fond of fashion. Just looking at how neat and straight was his uniform, made her want to puke. Sapphire's eyes widened when she saw the camera in his hands.
"Ya took a picture of me!?" Sapphire yelled. Ruby looked at his hands then back to her.
"I-I…! It's not what you think! I saw you and-"
"Ya took a picture of me! Yer a stalker!" Sapphire got up and took out her wand.
"W-wait! There is a misunderstanding!"
"Why would I believe ya!?"
"Please, let me explain!" Ruby looked sincere. Sapphire frowned but lowered her wand and nodded. The young Ravenclaw came closer to her and showed her some pictures of students in Hogwarts.
"So ya stalk other people too!?"
"I don't!" Ruby snapped back while shaking his head. "The prefect of my house asked me to help her!"
"Prefect Blue?"
"You know her?"
"Yeah, we became friends through Red. Crys would never ask for stalkin' pictures."
Ruby groaned at the word "stalking".
"I am not a stalker. And yes, Blue asked me to take pictures of Hogwarts students in a real situation and not like photo shooting. She wants to create a souvenir photo album."
Ruby pointed at the pictures: all students were in different places and situations. Sapphire recognised some of her friends. The Hufflepuff best friends, Dia and Pearl, with Platina who was laughing at their joke. Silver smiling kindly at his adoptive sister. Gold teasing Crystal who was blushing. Crystal helping a shy Emerald with his homework. Red and Green drinking some butterbeers in Hogsmeade. And a nice picture of Yellow who was sleeping in Red's arms.
"It's Blue's last year in Hogwarts, so she wants to do a sort of picture book of her friends. She likes my pictures, so she blackmai-, I mean, she asked me to help her."
Sapphire smiled. Sometimes she wondered why Blue wasn't in Slytherin. Her mischievous and cunning personality fit perfectly this House.
"Yer pictures are nice."
Ruby's eyes widened. He scratched his neck and murmured a "thanks". He observed Sapphire. Despite her accent and behaviour, she had a nice natural face without makeup. Her smile was cute, even if her fangs showed. Ruby had seen her several times with Crystal. He also knew she was part of Gryffindor's Quidditch team (he hated this sport though).
"Say, Sapphire…"
Sapphire raised her head. "How do ya know my name?"
"You are Chaser in your Quidditch team, right? You are well-known here. And you are Professor Birch's daughter."
Sapphire groaned. Even if she adored her father, being the daughter of a famous professor wasn't easy for her. Many people thought her good grades and her place in the Quidditch team were thanks to her father's notoriety and not her own capacities. Ruby cleared this throat to catch her attention.
"Hum, yea. I am Sapphire Birch."
Ruby nodded and understood Sapphire's irritation. As the son of a famous Auror, it was also tough for him to only be recognised as Norman's son. Sapphire's sneeze broke his thoughts. Ruby stepped back, afraid of germs. He looked at her with disgust and then at the pile of leaves. He also noticed Sapphire's messy hair. She really needed an blow-dry.
"I have to go back." Ruby drew away but stopped to look at Sapphire. "You have a leaf in your hair," He pointed to her hair. "And I think you need a shower."
Sapphire felt her cheeks redden in anger. "I took one this mornin'!"
Ruby walked away without looking back. Sapphire caught the leaf and threw it behind her.
"Sissy…"
"You look peaky, Sapphire."
Sapphire lifted her head from her plate when she heard Red's voice. After her encounter with Ruby, she had joined Red and Gold in the Great Hall for breakfast. Gold's face didn't have any mark of her drawing. He wanted to tell her off, but didn't when he noticed his friend's foul mood.
"Have no appetite? You've barely touched your plate," Red added, worried about his junior.
"Breakfast is the most important meal of the day," Gold spoke with his mouth full.
"How do you know that?" Red asked with surprise.
"Crys told me." Gold grinned.
Sapphire shook her head and put her chin in her hand. She looked sulky. Since she met the Ravenclaw student, she was irritated. She didn't understand her own behaviour. Usually, she didn't care about what people thought about her. She was used to people talking behind her back. So why her mind was out of whack since she had met this superficial and wimpy boy named Ruby?
Sapphire took her fork and stabbed her scrambled eggs with it. Red and Gold startled at the sudden move. They tried to understand why their cheerful junior was so grumpy. Maybe that time of the month had come…
"Hey Sapph', do you have your pe-"
Before Gold could finish his sentence, Red quickly pressed his hand against his mouth. Hopefully, Sapphire hadn't heard him and frowned.
"Red, why did ya close Gold's mouth?" She asked with a frown.
"He is eating with his mouth full!" Red laughed.
"Mmphh!" Gold struggled but Red held him tightly. He gave his Beater player a warning look. Never talk about menstrual cycles to a girl. Red had learnt his lesson when he said a similar comment to Blue, a few years ago. Gold understood and stopped struggling. Red released him and nervously took a sip of his orange juice.
"Hey…" Sapphire said with a soft voice.
"Hum?" Red and Gold mumbled at the same time.
"Do I smell bad!?" she demanded desperately.
A few seconds of silence until Gold started to laugh. Sapphire turned crimson in embarrassment and anger. Red looked surprised. Sapphire was one of few girls who cared little about appearances. Actually, she was a cute girl without any superficial materials. She was sweaty during Quidditch training and matches and had a few scars on her body. But the rest of the time, she had a good hygiene. Except sometimes when leaves stuck to her hair.
"Of course not, Sapphire." Red reassured her. "You smell like berries, because you picked them in the forest. It's a nice scent."
Sapphire slowly nodded. Red looked at his protégée with worry.
"What happened Sapphire? You are not your usual self."
Sapphire grumbled. Gold looked at her and smiled widely.
"Did our little Sapph' meet someone?"
"What?"
Gold laughed loudly. "When a girl starts paying attention to her appearance, it means she is interested in someone."
Sapphire let out a grunt. "I don't!"
"Really? Your red cheeks say the opposite!"
Sapphire hid her cheeks with her hands. "I am not blushin'!"
Gold burst into laughter. Red gave Sapphire a sorry look. She pouted but stopped when she caught Ruby looking in her direction. While walking through Great Hall, he kept his eyes on her for a few seconds and then looked away. Sapphire gritted her teeth.
"So arrogant…"
"Huh?" Red and Gold looked behind them. They saw Ruby greeting Blue, Crystal and Platina. They observed him for a few seconds and then turned back to Sapphire.
"He is a good friend of Blue and Crystal," Red said.
"Is he your crush, Sapph'!? He looks so girly! I thought your type was strong and manly guys!" Gold said with wide eyes.
Sapphire suddenly stood up from her seat. "He isn't my crush! And I will never be interested in such weak guy!"
Everyone stopped eating and talking when they heard Sapphire's high-pitched voice. She quickly grabbed her bag and rushed to the exit. At the Ravenclaw table, Ruby frowned and watched at her leave.
"Aww, Sapphire is so cute when she is embarrassed like that!" Blue cooed with a smile.
"I wonder what they are talking about to make her so mad." Crystal wondered while looking at Gold and Red. Ruby smiled and poured coffee in his cup. Blue noticed her junior's smile.
"Ruby, do you know Sapphire?" Blue asked with a Cheshire smile. Ruby looked surprised but brought back his poker face.
"Yeah, just a little."
"Are you interested in her? She is cute, you know."
"Did you see her hair? She really needs a blow-dry!" Ruby responded with an exasperated tone.
Crystal and Blue sweat dropped and Platina shook her head lightly. The oldest Ravenclaw observed her male junior. She got the feeling that he was hiding something, and Blue could see a small spark in his eyes when he stared at Sapphire. Platina stood up delicately.
"I will take my leave now." Platina excused herself.
"Usual meeting with Dia and Pearl?" Blue grinned.
Platina smiled shyly, nodded and left.
"She reminds me when Red, Green, Yellow and I used to be stuck together." Blue giggled. Crystal smiled as she read The Daily Prophet newspaper.
"You know, I wonder who Platina will choose." Blue said.
"What do you mean?" Ruby asked.
"Who will be her potential boyfriend! Dia or Pearl? They are both different but also alike. She seems to like them equally. But one day, she has to choose one of them."
Crystal and Ruby both sighed. Blue pouted.
"Come on, guys! You know I am right!"
Her juniors kept reading and eating. Gold decided it was the right moment to burst in at Ravenclaw's table.
"What's up, Super Serious Gal?" Gold grinned as he sat next to Crystal.
"Stop calling me that, Gold."
"Hahaha, stop being so serious. It's not cute! Oh hi, big sister Blue! Still just as beautiful! I am envious of Silver!"
Blue laughed and greeted the Gryffindor student as well. Gold observed Ruby who was eating. The Ravenclaw boy felt Gold's heavy stare on him.
"Excuse me, could you stop staring at me when I am eating? It makes me uneasy." Ruby said with a firmly.
Gold pretended to be sorry. "Ah excuse me! And you are…?"
"This is Ruby." Blue answered in his stead. "He is my favourite male junior in my house. So don't bully him too much."
Gold laughed and grinned. "I am Gold, nice to meet you."
"Pleasure…" Ruby mumbled. He finished his coffee in one gulp and stood up from the seat. "I have to go. Have a nice day."
He quickly took his leave and went to the exit. Gold kept looking at him until he disappeared from his field of vision. He turned back to Blue and Crystal.
"This Fashion lad got Sapphire in a bad mood. I still don't know the details."
Crystal rolled her eyes at the gossip. "Gold, leave them alone. It's not your business."
"Making my wild friend mad is my business."
Crystal saw Gold's serious face and turned her head away.
"Don't be jealous, she is just my junior." Gold teased her. Crys crushed his foot.
"OUCH, IT HURTS!"
Blue laughed at her friends' interaction. She was thinking about Ruby and Sapphire. Everything seemed to oppose them, but Blue had the feeling that something was going on between them. Well, opposites attract.
Author's note: the first chapter is done, I hope you like it! I plan to write many chapters. Here, a list of our favourite dexholders in which year and house they are. Feel free to review :)
Gryffindor
Red: 7th year
Gold: 6th year
Sapphire: 5th year
Slytherin
Green: 7th year
Silver: 6th year
Emerald: 5th year
Ravenclaw
Blue: 7th year
Crystal: 6th year
Ruby: 5th year
Platina: 4th year
Hufflepuff
Yellow: 7th year
Wally: 5th year
Diamond: 4th year
Pearl: 4th year