"Now we all know of popular witches and wizards, some so popular they're stories ill no doubt live on for centuries in the wizard world. Whether it be for performing feats of great bravery or great wickedness. Can you think of any?"
They were in muggle studies class, she had chosen the same subjects she had been taught before coming to Hogwarts so that the transition would be easier. They had deemed it necessary for her know how the muggles thought and operated thus making it easier to trick them. Her aunts loved to say "If it is not necessary brute force and violence is not needed. Muggles are simple minded and greedy but they have their place. If we kill them who will be there to cater to our need once we have taken back our rightful place?" She always found it ironic that someone who seemed to thrive on violence could say that.
"Harry Potter!" Said Alexia Finnigan grinning at rose while answering the question Pr. Nott, a tall rather scrawny sandy haired man, had asked.
"You-Know-Who!" A boy shouted from the back
"Yes go on." The professor said with a smile.
"Merlin."Said Thalia, she was sitting on the other side of Rebecca.
"Yes, there's one I was looking for." He waved his wand and Merlin's name appeared on the board behind him. Thalia looked quite pleased with herself. "Today we will be discussing witches and wizards who are well known not only in the wizarding world but also in the muggle society."
"That's happened?" Asked a blond haired girl in the second row. It wasn't hard to realize she was from one of those families who knew little to nothing about the muggle world.
"Yes it has. Merlin is a prime example, so famous here he has his own phrases and followers, kind of like a early century harry potter. But unlike Mr. Potter he is also well known by muggles. There are stories, movies books and many others based on his "adventures". An while most of it is fabricated, the mere fact that he is know my muggles speaks for itself. Can you think of any others?"
"Santa Claus!' Shouted Thomas Flynn, a muggle born student. A few of the students laughed while some had a blank stare on their faces.
"That has yet to be proven or disputed as a matter of fact." Professor Nott looked like he too was trying not to laugh. "Some stories say he was a rich wizard who decided to give a few less fortunate muggles a better Christmas and thus began apparating from home to home. Some say he was the wizard version of Robin Hood, stole from the rich and gave to the poor. But those are just stories and as I said we have no concrete prove of anything." Thomas looked slightly put off.
"Morgan le Fay." It was Thalia again.
"I se you are quite versed in the Arthurian Legend he answered smiling pleasantly, she blushed. "10pts to Gryffindor. Where you find Merlin there is often mention of Morgan le Fay. They were said to be many things, mostly enemies though and she too as crossed over into the muggle world of story telling. "
They went on to discuss several others and were given an assignment of a witch or wizard of their choosing, the effects, both good and bad, knowledge of their existence to muggles has had on both society. 'Why do you take muggle studies?" Rebecca asked Rose as they made their way down to lunch.
"Even though my mom's muggle born and she still has certain muggle traditions, I still think there is more to be learnt especially if we want to continue to live and work side by side with them undetected. How can we expect to keep our existence a secret if we can't even tell a pound from a penny?"
"What are those?" Scorpius asked as he wedged his way beside them.
"Example A" Said Rose pointing at Scorpius.
"Rose cant you play quidditch?" Scorpius implored with sad eyes directed at rose who seemed quite startled.
"I'm sorry but I take after my mom in that aspect." Said Rose slightly breathless sounding full of regret.
"Your brother's smart and good at quidditch." Said James who had popped up at the end of the group.
"Well then why dot you go complain to him for being in Slytherin or better yet blame your self for getting detention."" She glared at her older cousin.
They had reached the table and sat down when a red headed boy with sky blue eyes came over and sat beside Rose. "Speak of the devil." Said Albus who was sitting right beside Rebecca, she hadn't even seen him join the group.
"What were you guys saying about me?" Said Hugo, eyes moving from one to the other, he had a calm appearance about him and for some reason Rebecca thought of the eye of a hurricane, tricks you into thinking the storm is over."Hi, I'm Hugo, it's nice to meet you." He smiled over at Rebecca extended his hand and she took it feeling a tad foolish. "So have you guys decided who's going to replace James and Fred for the match?" He asked while piling food onto his plate.
"Not yet, we're still deciding on it." Answered James.
"Better decide fast, I heard Hufflepuff has some secret weapon or something. You know their beaters finished school so they must have some new ones." As he finished talking he set out to making the foods on his plate disappear.
"Wonder who they are?" Said Scorpius worriedly. Their musing was interrupted by a grey and white barn owl landing in front of Jams carrying a plain white envelope.
"Thanks Merlin." Said James as he took the letter, the owl allowed himself to be petted before flying away. James opened the letter and there was an explosion of smoke, so much so that for a while Rebecca could see nothing but white though she plainly heard James saying "Oh crap.
The smoke cleared and in front of them stood a tall, red haired lady dressed ankle length gold colored dress, she looked beautiful and furious. She was also transparent. " I COME HOME FROM A FUNCTION PROMOTING SAFETY ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT MY SON, THE ELDEST OF MY CHILDREN WHO SHOULD BE TEACHING HIS SIBLINGS RIGHT FROM WRONG, ALMOST KILLED A FELLOW STUDENT!" The ghostly image of James's mom paused as if trying to calm down, it didn't work for while she spoke softer, her voice was deadlier. "James Sirius Potter I got 12 letters from the school about you last school year, it is barely three months into the school term and I'm already getting them. Make it the last one James or you can kiss quidditch goodbye." James who was already pale got paler still.
"Dad wouldn't do that" He whispered almost to himself.
As if hearing his son's plea a black haired man in round glasses that could not hide his green eyes stepped into view, he too was dressed in evening wear in a black and white tuxedo with his bow tie undone, his hair appearing as messy as Albus's. "And we are both behind this. I am very disappointed James, Its time you settle down and put your schoolwork first, make the most of the opportunities given to you. You will have all the time in the world to work on your experiments, after school." With that, the figures disappeared in a puff of smoke. Without a word James rose from the table and left, the eyes of the few students down for lunch followed him out. As he exited, another owl entered, carrying a similar looking envelope in the direction of a terrified looking Fred.
