Zelda - Chapter 7

Disclaimers: See chapter 1

Zelda pulled a plain black sweater over her ragged t-shirt. She chuckled to herself. I'm going to have to get a new good luck charm. This shirt can't last much longer.' She laced up her boots and checked herself iin the mirror. God, I look hideous. Her short red hair was sticking up everywhere, but, in actuality, that was on purpose. The dark circles around her eyes, however, were not. Madame Pomfrey was finally giving Zelda permission to leave the infirmary. Not that it had been too long. Only two days. But Zelda couldn't stay in that room any longer. Just as she was preparing to leave Minerval McGonagall walked through the doors.

Well, well, Fenley. What is it this time. Gryfiindors too much for you?

What is it with the Quidditch jokes,' Zelda thought to herself. Minerva walked up to her and gave her a huge hug.

Hello, Zelda. How are you feeling?

I'm fine, said Zelda. What she really wanted to say was that she ached all over. But that went against her bad girl image. So she just stuck with

she continued, I wanted to know if I could have some work while I'm here. I've been ordered to take a break from my job, but I need something to do.

Well, you could assist a professor. Actually I think I might have just the person.

Oh no. Zelda knew what was coming next, but she could do nothing to stop it.

Professor Snape could use some help with his higher level potions classes.

Oh. Professor McGona--

Minerva, Zelda. You're not a student any more.

Minerva. I don't think that would be such a good idea.

Nonsense, Zelda. I'll tell Severus to expect you tomorrow.

Suddenly Zelda just wanted to crawl back in bed.


I apologize for the short chapter! But it's going with the theme of switching perspectives every chapter, so it's sort of needed.