I forgot to put a disclaimer on the recent chapters, so here it is, I do not own the Harry Potter franchise, and the characters of it. The plotline is mine, as well as some of the characters.
Lily Luna raised her wand as she entered the room once more.
"Lumos Maxima," she muttered again as the wall behind her shut tight when she fully entered the room. It was still the same as yesterday, it was still the old room she had entered, with the rickety desk and chair sitting at the edge of the room. It was a surprise that Peeves the Poltergeist hasn't found this room yet. She was quite sure that he would throughly enjoy a room to fill with his prank materials and stolen things from the caretaker's, Argus Filch, cabinet.
"Hmm." She hummed as her small feet led her to the desk. She crossed her arms, and pursed her lips, staring at it for a moment. She placed her hand gently on its surface, before pressing it. It seemed to be still in good shape, and so did the chair. She muttered a spell to have torches be lit around the room. It was much easier than carrying her wand around. She turned around, and saw plaque on the wall. It was not really noticeable when she first entered.
'Room of Silence,' it read. Lily snorted. Oh, it was silent arlight, very in fact.
"Now what shall I do with this room?" She muttered to herself, walking around the room. It had wooden floorboards, brick walls, and there wasn't even a window in it. The rickety chair had swirls in all shapes and patterns, so did the desk.
"You can turn it into a Headquarters or something of that sort."
She jumped. Her eyes widened as she looked around, and saw a portrait of Professor/Headmaster Albus Dumbledore on the wall.
"Professor Dumbledore?" She asked, he eyebrows furrowed whilst she made her way towards the portrait. It seemed old, about a good three decades back.
"Why, yes," he paused as he gave the child a fond smile, "I suppose you are good Harry and Ginny's child?"
"Yes. I'm Lily, Lily Luna." She introduced with such eagerness. Professor Dumbledors chuckled before he said: "I would shake your hand, my dear, but seeing as I'm in this portrait, I cannot."
"'Tis alright, professor. It's a pleasure to meet you."
"I can say the same for you too." His voice sounded a bit groggy. He adjusted his half-moon spectacles, and his hand entered a box of lemon candy she Lily hadn't noticed before.
"Say, Lily," he paused and swallowed his candy, "do they still have my picture on the Chocolate Frogs card?" He asked worriedly.
Lily shot him a smile.
"I've heard about how you always wanted to be in those cards, and it's my pleasure to say that you still are."
"Oh, I do find it to be one of my greatest achievements. I'd offer you some of this, but you know my state." He held up the box of candies.
"It's alright, really. I have a box Chocolate Frogs over here." She took out the box from the pocket of her robes.
"How did you get that? Knowing Minerva, she would never let first years go to Hogsmeade, unless it was of importance."
"I've asked my cousins to buy it for me. I still have some in my dorm for safe keeping, though." She explained as she began to open the box.
"Ah, it's always better to have an extra supply of candy. The main reason why this portrait has the backdrop of Honeydukes." Professor Dumbledore said, twisting his body a little to see the shelves of candies.
"That, I can agree with. I should ask for a portrait like that. Don't you think, Professor?"
"Yes. It's quite good, really."
Lily caught the Chocolate Frog before it jumped any farther away from her. She bit into it, before reaching in to grab the card. She smiled with delight as she held up for Professor Dumbledore to see.
"Merlin's beard." The wizard said as he saw a picture if himself on the card.
"You know, Professor, I've always wanted to be on one of these."
"Keep dreaming, my child. That's what I did when I was younger, and one of my dreams had been fulfilled." He said before plucking another piece of candy from the box.
"I suppose so." She answered, biting into the Chocolate Frog in her hand. "What were your dreams as a child?"
"I cannot recall all, but I did dream of once owning the most beautiful pair of socks in the world, and ah, being a professor here at Hogwarts." He finished. Lily smiled once more. She plopped down on the floor.
"Some of my childhood dreams did come true, that's why up until now I still dream of brighter things for the future. Nothing will be lost, anyway."
"You are right."
"By the way, I must thank you for having some time to talk to old Dumbledore."
"It's not a problem, professor. It's quite nice to have a new person to talk to. Although, why, may I ask, do you have your protrait in this room?"
"Ah, when I was Headmaster of Hogwarts, I discovered this room. There are many secrets I haven't explored at Hogwarts. I remember during your father's fourth year when I came upon a door that appeared out of nowhere. I had conclusions myself that the room only appeared when a person has a full bladder..." Once again, the professor strayed away from a topic, but Lily didn't mind. It was nice to talk to an old professor, more so a legend.
"Yes, back to your question, when I came across this, I came to use it as my sort of hideout from Minerva. She always didn't like my fondness for muggle treats, as to why I put it here."
"Good plan."
"Thank you."
