A/N: So finally the next chapter. This one is a longer one. I couldn't seem to find a good spot to break it in half so i just kept going. Hopefully you all enjoy it. I'm sorry if it doesn't seem to be moving fast, but i do have a plan! It's just taking a minute to get there. Please leave a review or even PM me! It makes my day when you all review, favorite, and/or follow. Thank you all for staying with me and hopefully another chapter will be posted by the end of the week!
Severus stared out at the place she last was not sure what to do. His heart felt heavy, but he was still happy to have seen her.
"Severus, would you mind helping me with the dishes," his mother asked and he nodded following after her. They stood in silence for a while before his mother spoke up.
"She seems like a very sweet girl," she and Severus nodded. He rinsed the dish in his hand before putting it in the drying rack. Turning to grab the next plate he stopped short when his mother wouldn't let it go. Looking up at her he saw her big doe like brown eyes staring directly at him. Confused he stared back at her wondering what was going on.
"Are you two…," she started but Severus looked away knowing what the question would be.
"We are just really good friends," he started taking the plate and watching the water run off of it as he rinsed it.
"You know she seems to like you," his mother said and he looked at her shocked. How did she know?
"What," was all he could say as his mind raced. His mother smirked at him before handing him another plate.
"Why yes, i could say she is quite smitten with you," his mother said as he stared at her. There was no way that was possible. Why would Rae want to be with the likes of him.
"No, she wouldn't want anyone like me," he grumbled looking away. His mother looked at him with sorrow knowing that her son didn't believe her. They continued to wash in silence until all the dishes were done and put away. Severus went up to his room as Eileen went to the living room to sit with her husband.
"So, are they actually together," Tobias asked as she sat down and handed him a beer.
"Not as of yet. But, I believe they will be,' she said looking up the stairs toward their sons room.
"Good. I liked her," was all Tobias said, shocking Eileen.
Rae sat on her bed wishing that the term would start sooner. It's not like it was that far away. Tomorrow everyone would be flooding back into Hogwarts as they arrived but she didn't care about everyone else. There was only one person she cared about seeing. Severus and her had been writing since her visit and it seemed like he was miserable at home. She wished he just come back to Hogwarts early, but she knew his family couldn't afford an early train. Sighing she laid back on her bed staring at the dark blue curtains wishing the day away.
She stood in what could only be described as a manor of somesort. In front of her sat a table full of people. People that she did not recognize. Her eyes flickered around the table until the sound of a door shutting caught her attention and she looked over. Her heart jumped into her throat as she saw the new comer and instantly recognized him. He was tall with shoulder length black hair. What skin was visible was pale and sullen looking. His face held a vacant expression as he walked toward the head of the table. His lips pursed till they were almost invisible, his nose was large, off centered, and hooked. His eyes were dark and mysterious. Holding all the secrets of the world and nothing at the same time. He took a seat near the head of the table and looked around. His eyes landed on her and the blank expression turned into one of shock. Sort of like seeing a ghost. She looked at him confused as he opened his mouth and whispered…
"Raefiya…,"
She sat up on her bed in a cold sweat breathing hard. Looking around she saw nothing but her room. Sighing she wiped the sweat from her brow scrambling to get off the bed. She had no idea what that had been about. He had acted as if he had seen a ghost. Did that mean that something indeed would happen to her or Severus. It was either her or him? Neither one of them able to live while the other one did? Groaning she grabbed a bag and threw some materials in it before wandering to the library. Covering herself in an invisibility charm she looked around to see if Madam Pince. Once she was satisfied with the results she hurried into the restricted section and over to the limited section on Seers and visions.
She sat reading for hours not finding anything useful. There was very little information on seer's and what little there was told her nothing that she needed. Could she stop these visions? Could she alter them in any way? Laying her head back against the wall she stared at the ceiling wishing there were answers. How could see make these go away. Before this year the visions hadn't be nearly this bad and when she had them she never really knew anyone in them. But now everything was changing. Pulling her knees to her chest and put her head on them. How was she supposed to get through this year and many more with the constant fear of closing her eyes that she'd see death? Groaning she stood and grabbed the few books she had, putting them up. Hurrying out she stormed off to her room in search of her notes. She had been working on a formula for potions that would allow her to sleep dreamlessly as well as banish the visions. The dreamless part was easy, considering there was already a potion for that. The vision part was another story. She was one of the very few true seers in the wizarding world. Nobody knew about her except for Severus and maybe Emma, and she wanted to keep it that way. She grabbed all of her potion things and hurried to a empty potions room. She set about making vial after vial of sleepless draught so she could test her theories.
Hours passed before she realized and was only aware when someone grabbed her hand. Screaming and jumping Rae looked up at the owner of the hand and saw her uncle staring down at her threw his half moon spectacles. His light blue eyes were filled with worry as he looked at her. She weakly smiled trying to calm her racing heart.
"Uncle you scared the living daylights out of me," she said putting a hand on her heart and leaning over.
"Yes, It seems I have." He said with a light chuckle looking at her work.
"Sleepless draught?" He questioned as he looked over each vile. She nodded not sure what to say. She knew he would not tell her whether he approved or not. He understood the intense need to discover and learn as he had passed it off to her in his own way. He walked over to a cauldron boiling bright purple and looked at it. His brows furrowed as he tried to identify the mixture.
"It's something I have made," Rae finally piped up watching his face. He looked up at her slightly shocked but nodded.
"I should've guessed that your mind would one day lead you to creation," he said and she smiled.
"But, my dear, my next questions is what is this for," he asked and she blushed looking down at her sneakered feet.
"Uncle, please do not worry. I am being careful. I just...I would just rather not talk about it," she said hoping he'd listen. Most of the time he let her be and would not pry, feeling that it would hinder her. He looked up at her furrowing his brow before nodding.
"Alright Rae, but please come talk to me if you ever feel the need," he said walking towards the door. "Also...you missed dinner," he said his long white fingers extending out before snapping. Food appeared at an empty table before he disappeared. Sighing Rae looked at the food before going to work. She had no desire to eat nor the appetite. She crushed ingredients as she waited for the right moment to add them thinking about how this year had been different from others. Severus had stumbled into her life. Over the past four years no one had really bothered her. She was a very solitary person. Emma had been her only real friend and that was mainly because Emma wanted to make it through classes with minimum effort and Rae enabled her. Lily had talked to her a handful of times when they had classes together and the Gryffindor boys had only pestered her when she hung out with Lily. Regulus and Rae had been acquaintances only because of Sirius annoying Rae to date him. Sighing Rae poured her ingredients in and stirred the potion still reminiscing over the past four years.
When she had first arrived at Hogwarts no one knew anything about her and cared nothing about her. Her surname had caused a bit of turmoil with many students and teachers, but they soon got over it when they realized she was going to cause them no harm. Also, being sorted into Ravenclaw had helped with that. Her uncle had made sure to keep some distance between them to ensure no one accused him of favoritism, but Rae didn't really care. She had enjoyed the first year here and had been excited for the road ahead. It wasn't till that summer that the vision started becoming more pronounced. But, they died down once the year had started and occured very rarely. So, now after about three years they were coming back tenfold and causing a disruption. Why now? Was this how it was with other Seerers? What was wrong with her? In moments like this she wished she could talk to her father. But, she knew that was impossible. Uncle Albus would never allow her to go see him. Sighing she continued to stir the potion thinking of how her life could be.
The room she was in door opened suddenly causing her to jump and look toward it. She thought that no one would want to go willingly into a potions room sop who on earth would be coming into a potion classroom during the break? A tall thin boy with dark black hair walked in and looked around followed by two other boys that were shorter in stature but a bit bulkier. The first ones eyes landed on her and he smiled.
"Well well well look who we have here…," his gravelly voice called filling the room with a chill. She watched as he made his way over to her experiments. She started wondering who these boys were and why they would be in here.
"You must be very proud of what you have here," he said looking into the cauldron. She didn't say anything not knowing if she should or not. He looked at her raising an eyebrow.
"What happened to ye face? I thought you were supposed to be pretty," one of the other guys gruffed. She glanced at him anger heating her face. Who were these guys coming in just to insult her.
"Shut it Avery," the tall one threw the words out without glancing at him. She glanced at the taller one wondering what was going on.
"So.., you're the one who has been messing with Snape," he stated plainly and matter of factly. She raised her eyebrows not sure what was going on.
"You know that you shouldn't have anything to do with him. Someone like you deserves nothing but the dirt you associate yourself with," he hissed walking closer to her. Super confused now she glanced at the bigger guys as they walked over to her potions. Her heart started racing as she worried what they'd do.
"Are you even listening to me," the tall boy growled. She looked up at him worried. He was glaring down at her just a few feet from her.
"I have no idea what he sees in you, but it be in your best interest to stay away from him. He has a bright future ahead of him and doesn't need you in it," he said as the bigger boys got to close to her experiment.
"I wouldn't touch that if I were you. It's a new potion that could burn your skin from your bones," she called looking at the two. They instantly jumped back looking at her with a worried expression. The taller one looked at her shocked.
"You created a new potion," he asked a new look coloring his face. She glanced at him wondering what was going on in his head. Reaching out she read his mind
Maybe this is what the little snake sees in her. He might be trying to bring her to our side. It wouldn't be a stretch, her father was the man that started the first revolt and the dark lord is carrying on with this ideology. Maybe she is more like her father then her uncle…
She pulled away from his mind slightly sick. Was this really why SEverus wanted to be her friend? No it couldn't be.
"Yes, and I would appreciate it if your goons didn't mess it up," she aggressively started pulling her wand out. Wordless she casted a protective charm on the cauldrons. The boys all flinched not knowing what was about to happen. The taller boy pulled his wand out pointing it at her as she put hers away. Glancing at him she raised her eyebrows daring him to try it.
"What did you just do," he growled anger flaring in his eyes. She rolled hers before taking the sleepless draught off the fire.
"I cast a protective charm on the cauldrons so they couldn't be tampered with," she stated matter of factly. She could feel his gaze boring into her making her feel unease.
"How as a fifth year are you able to do this," he asked and she signed wondering why they were bothering her.
"I am a witch," she stated as if that would explain everything. One of the goons snorted causing the taller one to glare at him.
"Yes, I know that. But fifth years do not know how to do what you are doing," he said and she shrugged.
"I don't know. Maybe they are just lazy," she said setting up a cooling station for her potion. He watched her interested in this witch. How had she gone without notice to the dark lord? She would be perfect for his plans.
"Well, I may have misjudged you," he stated trying to recover from his previous comments. He couldn't let Snape bring her into their circle and get all the credit. The boy was on track to become the dark lords favorite and Rodulfus couldn't let that happen. Rae snorted seeing the game he was playing at and glanced at him.
"Trying to recover yourself? What game are you trying to play?" She asked knowing she had the upper hand. They came in here trying to bully her and failed miserably. He smiled weakly trying to charm the young witch.
"You know there are many rumors around Hogwarts and it's hard to determine which are true," he said leaning against the table. She rolled her eyes and went back to work.
"Are you going to eat this," one of the goons called from the other end of the room. The taller boy rolled his eyes and glared at him.
"Mulciber, Avery get out," he snarled causing them to jumped and hurry away. Rae didn't care to watch as she went over to her new potions. There were three cauldrons with the light blue liquid. She was at a careful point in the potions creation. Each of the three she was was adding a different ingredient to see the effects. She added Salpeter to one and watched the potion change from a light blue to a dark green shade. The next she added staghorn and watched as the pieces dissolved slowly leaving patches of dark violet colors. She stirred the potion ensuring it was mixed and wrote down her observations. For the last potion she put crushed wartizome into it and stirred three times clockwise then six times counterclockwise. She lowered the heat on all of them and wrote her observations in her journals before putting a protective bubble over all of them. Cleaning up her areas she bottled the last sleeping draught and put the vials within her bag before turning to see the taller boy watching her. His dark eyes looked at her with curiosity and she blushed.
"Why are you still here," she asked grabbing her bag.
"Just trying to understand you," he said standing straight up. She blushed as she made her way to the door. He followed her making her slightly uncomfortable. She didn't know what else to say as she walked toward her dorm. He followed her in silence making it awkward.
"So, how long have you been making your own potions," he asked and she shrugged not even sure herself. She had been trying to make a potion to rid her of her visions for years, but hadn't really wanted to have them completely gone till this year. If this guy knew she had visions what would he do? She knew some of Severus's friends were not the best company, but she wasn't going to be judging him.
"Are you and Severus together," he asked and she stopped staring at his back as he continued to walk. It's not like she hadn't thought of it, hell there had been visions of them together, but...he stopped and looked at her.
"No, we are not," she answered watching as his eyes looked her up and down.
"Hmm...that's a shame," he said causing her confusion.
"Why is that," she questioned.
"He's stuck on that mudblood," he said as if it was common sense. She looked at him confused.
"You really shouldn't use that type of language and she has a name," she said aggravated.
"Oh yes," he said and she started walking towards her dorm. He followed after her walking a safe distance away.
"I believe you two would be good for each other," he said shocking her. She glanced over not sure what was happening here.
"Thanks i guess," she said not entirely sure what to say. He rubbed the back of his head and shrugged. They walked in silence till they reached her common room.
"Hopefully I will see you around," he said before disappearing. Shaking her head she walked inside not sure what just happened.
That evening she laid in bed unable to sleep. Tossing and turning she groaned before throwing the blankets off of herself. This was the last night being alone in the castle. Everyone was returning tomorrow and there would be no way she'd be able to sleep with the girls gossiping about their holidays. Walking up the stairs she made it to the common room where she grabbed one of her favorite books and curled up in a cozy loveseat by the fire. Opening it she began reading idle paying attention to the words, allowing images to flow through her mind.
The little dragon
Once there was a little red dragon whose scales were as shiny as they could be. Every morning he'd spend hours shining them. He prided himself on how they were the shinnest in all the land. All of the other dragons dulled in comparison to him.
Rae looked over toward the fire and noticed how the flames licked at the wood. She stared feeling her eyes droop and finally shut.
She fell into a strange room. Her body collided roughly into a wooden chair and she looked around. She seemed to be in a kitchen of some sort. Standing she walked around trying to determine where she was. She recognized nothing about the house but did recognize the voices she heard.
"Darling, please. We've only just put Harry down," a familiar woman's voice said. Rae stopped listening to the conversation she was hearing. The food steps approached the kitchen and Rae scurried behind the nearest door. Keeping the door cracked she watched as the footsteps entered the room.
"Love please, I didn't mean it must be something that happens now," a very familiar male voice said. Rae's heart pounded as if it wanted to jump out of her chest. She watched as the tall red haired beauty walked past her hiding spot. Hot on her heels was a taller man. A man that she had become very good friends with this past year. He stood straighter, his skin less shallow, and black hair longer then i had seen it, stopping just above his shoulders. He reached out taking her hand and pulling the woman towards him. She turned putting a hand on his chest lightly and smiled. He used his free hand and tucked a lock of hair behind her ear before kissing her on the lips.
Rae's surroundings disappeared and she was dropped into another area. This room was dark, but warm. Unlike most rooms this one had an inviting aura with it. She stood still not sure what was going on. That was till a flame light up beside her. She watched as it danced around the wick of the candle. Slowly swaying back and forth as if inviting her in. She reached out toward it, fingers inches away from the flame, before everything dissolved and she was dropped into what was her uncles office. Looking around she saw him sitting at his desk looking at something. He didnt seem to even notice that she was there. Walking toward him she heard a knock before her uncle put the item away. He straightened his glasses clearing his throat before commanding the visitor to enter. Rae looked and saw an older Severus walk in.
"You wished to see me headmaster," he asked looking at him slightly confused.
"Yes, I wanted to see how you were doing after the feast," her uncle asked putting his fingers together. Severus sighed before walking over to the chair across from him.
"I should of seen it coming. He is more like his mother every day," Severus said with a slight smile.
"Yes, it seems like that," uncle said watching Severus closely.
"I guess I'll have to come to terms with it. Seeing as I can't shut out my own son," Severus said causing Rae to look at him. He seemed happy. Happier then she had ever seen him. Glancing at his hand she noticed that there was a gold wedding band around his finger. Who was it?
"Yes, Lily wouldn't be to happy if you disowned him," her uncle chuckled weakly. Rae looked between them shocked. Severus married Lily?
"Professor, what is the real reason you called me in here," Severus asked his voice turning cold. Uncle looked at him with his lip twitching.
"Am i that bad at hiding my ulterior motive?" He asked and Severus shrugged. Uncle pulled out the thing he'd been looking at and sighed.
"It's been almost twenty years since…," he started but his voice carried off. Severus looked at the old man with pity. Rae looked at what her uncle was holding and saw a picture of her. It was a picture that had been taken this previous summer when she hadnt know he'd been watching her. She'd been in the garden talking to the gnomes, explaining to them that they couldnt dig up the plants because they were hungry. Instead she showed them what they could eat instead and tried to give them some clothing. She blushed not knowing that he had known she'd been doing this.
"Professor i know its been year, but must you keep looking. She left for a reason, she'll come back when she's ready," Severus said causing uncle to look at him. Sighing uncle rubbed his face and put the picture down.
"She'd be happy knowing you found someone," he uncles voice began to fade as everything dissolved.
Rae came awake suddenly covered in a cold sweat. She looked around not sure where she was. She saw a massive globe, a fireplace, blue and bronze colored curtains as well as towers of books. Sitting up she groaned as her head felt as if it was being spliced open. The world around her spun and she stilled her movements. Gods she hated being a Seerer. Slowly she ascended the stairs to her potion supply and get a few more hours of sleep.
The next day came sooner than she hoped and was rudely awoken by Emma jumping on her bed.
"Wake up sleepy head!" She cried causing Rae to bolt up. She looked around furiously before glaring at Emma, who proceeded to giggle and jump of the bed.
"Come on, you're gonna miss the feast," she called and Rae gruingly tumbled toward the bathroom to become presentable. Other than her bloodshot eyes and bags under her eyes no one would know anything had happen...well, aside from the giant scar. Rae put just enough makeup to cover the bags but did nothing to hide the scar. There was no point, everyone would eventually see it. She was just happy she had told Emma over the break.
"It actually doesn't look that bad. It gives you more of a rugged look," she rambled as they descended into the Great Hall. The castle was a buzz as everyone came back from break, gossiping about what they had done. Those that glanced their way did a double take when they saw her face and did nothing to hide their whispering.
"Oh my god!"
"Merlin's beard!"
"Have you seen the Ravenclaw with the ugly scar,"
Rae sighed knowing that she'd be the talk of Hogwarts for a while. Giving no care she walked with Emma to the Ravenclaw table and took her seat as her uncle called for everyone to be quiet.
"Another break has passed, putting us that much closer to the end of the year. Buckle down and keep focused on your studies as the end of year exams will be tough. Let the feast begin," he called waving his hands and food appeared. Rae grabbed some chicken and potatoes as Emma started.
"Oh winter break was fabulous, My family and I went to Paris for a while, which was beautiful. Makes me wonder why they didn't send me to Beauxton," she rambled. Rae paid idly attention as she waited for the pudding course to arrive and she could sneak away. Her potions needed tending to and she didn't want Emma asking questions. Rae nodded and smiled at Emma's stories even though she didn't really hear the. The pudding course arrived and Rae stood.
"If you will excuse me, there is something I must attend to. Emma we'll continue this back in the dorm room," she asked knowing her friend would be slightly hurt, but not enough to throw a fit.
"Of course," she said as Rae walked away. She walked out and down the stairs towards the dungeons. Glancing around she made sure she was followed before entering the room. There was a slight chill to the room causing her to look around. She spotted one of the ghost floating around the room and hurried over to her potions. She looked at the first and was dissatisfied with itm believing it needed more time. Leaving it alone she looked at the other too and sighed at the results. They all seemed like they were failing, but she decided to leave them alone till tomorrow. Ensuring her charms were good she left the room ensuring the protective charm on the door would hold.
"What do we have here," a cool male voice said. Rae jumped turning around quickly to see Severus leaning against the stone. She smiled feeling her heart pounding in her ears.
"Nothing," she said not sure what to tell him. He raised his eyebrow before shaking his head with a light smile.
"Rae, you are an awful liar," he said causing her to blush. She didn't justify him with a response as she turned and walked toward her common room.
"Hey, wait up," he called pushing himself off the wall. She slowed looking over her shoulder at him. He pushed his hair out of his face as he approached her.
"How was the rest of your break," he asked looking into her eyes. She shrugged and continued walking.
"Honestly, it was lame. How about yours," she asked and he shrugged.
"About the same," he said glancing at her. He noticed that her eyes were bloodshot and he wanted to ask her about it, but just didnt know how to. She slowed her pace looking up at him. Her brows furrowed as she looked at him.
"Is there something on your mind," she asked as if she read his mind. He looked at her and then his hands before just asking.
"I was wondering if everything was okay?" He asked and she sighed.
"Sort of. I had another vision last night…," she said rubbing her neck. He looked down at her concerned written on his face.
"It wasn't too bad, just confusing," she said.
"Elaborate?" He asked confused himself stopping. She stopped and looked at him sheepishly before looking around and taking his hand. She pulled him into an empty corridor and turned to him.
"Well, for this one to come true my other ones have to not. I am not entirely sure as to how visions work and what makes them come true or not," she said quietly, embarrassed that there was something she did not know.
"Hey, it's okay. I'm sure we can figure it out," he said tucking a lock of her hair behind her ear. She looked up at him a smile spreading across her face. Severus was wanting to help her.
"So, we can figure it out?" She asked causing him to roll his eyes.
"Professor Slughorn did say we should get together and try some research together," he said daring to take another step towards her. She didn't move or flitch as he did. He leaned down slightly and she smelled the familiar scent of potion ingredients and parchment.
"That is correct," she said not sure what else to say. Her head was spinning and she couldn't think straight. They stood close to each other inches away with Rae craning her neck to look up at him as he bent down slightly to look at her. She felt lost in his cool dark eyes just as he was hypnotized by her crystal blue ones. Demons be gone but he couldn't help the feelings he felt when she was near. And he did say he was just going to let life happen did he not? She stared at him not being able to think properly. Her she was in an empty corridor with him basically pushed against the wall, and the only contact they had was there hands. It wasn't till that moment that Rae realized she hasn't let go of his hand. Why hadn't she? This was unlike her. Why was it when this boy showed up she couldn't seem to think straight. He leaned closer to her his eyes never leaving hers. Her heart raced widely, her being unable to control it. He used his free hand to cup her cheek, sending tingles throughout her skin. She closed her eyes briefly savoring the moment. His lips brushed against hers and she started to reach up toward him when everything turned south.
"Oh look who it is! Sniverlus and Scarface," Sirius Black's face rang from the other end of the corridor. Severus pulled away from her instantly pushing her behind him.
"What do you want Black," he hissed his voice like ice.
"Oh you know. What everyone wants. You to be gone," he snarky slaughtered over with James in tow.
"I don't know Sirius. Seems like we should teach him a lesson first. You know, messing around with Scar Face here, taking away your girl and everything," James said causing Sirius to bark with laughter.
"My girl? Plllleassee!!!! Have you seen the state of her. I wouldn't touch her with a 10-ft barge pole. Not only that but haven't you heard the news?" Sirius asked skipping around like he had the best news in the world.
"What news?" James asked leaning against the stone wall.
"Little Scar Face here has been keeping a secret from all of us," Sirius said causing Raes heart to stop. What on earth was he talking about.
"Why don't you both just shut your mouths and leave us alone," Severus commanded anger coloring his voice.
"Oh and what are you going to do Sniverlus? Hex us? You know that's grounds for disenrollment," James taunted.
"Come on Rae, we don't have to stand here," Severus said turning towards Rae. She looked up at him half wanting to go and half frightened by what the other boys knew. He saw the panic in her face and hated that he could do nothing about it.
"We know all about your secret Scarface. How you disappear for days and then also why your eyes are always so red. At first I thought it was from being around Sniverlus but then i started piecing it together. You know, most people would of just let others know about it. I mean it's not really a common talent. But, you, you are different. With your crystal blue eyes and the way you seem to sweet talk your way out of any situation," Sirius went on causing Rae to become confused. She didn't sweet talk her way out of anything. Severus tried to turn her but she was intrigued by what Sirius had to say. What did he think he knew?
"What do you think you know," Rae asked looking over at Sirius. He grinned a toothy grin before skipping over to her.
"We know that you are a Seer," he said and she felt her stomach drop but didn't show it. So what that they knew. It wasn't illegal that I was and not like many people would believe these two dipshits.
"That's the big secret? That's what you think is so important and juicy?" She laughed turning away.
"Do not laugh at me you filthy whore!" He screamed firing a curse at her. Severus instantly blocked it seeing red.
"You will never call her that again," he said softly, controlled. Rae glanced at him worried what he might do to them.
"Severus, they aren't worth it," she said pulling his arm. He was seething but allowed her to pull him away. They walked away in silence until they reached the Ravenclaw dormitory. Rae turned toward him with a weak smile. He ran his fingers through his hair annoyed that he hadnt done anything to protect her.
"Hey, don't worry about it. They mean nothing to me. If you had hexed them then you'd have detention," she said quietly. He glanced at her and sighed.
"I know, but still. What they called you was totally inappropriate. You have done nothing but be nice to them and this is how they treat you?" He stated in a question. Rae shrugged not letting it bother her.
'It really doesn't matter what they say or think. I don't care and neither should you," she said causing him to smile.
"I'll see you tomorrow," she said standing on her tippy toes and kissing his cheek before disappearing into the common room.