"Cym hurry up! We're going to be late for the feast!" Ron yelled from down in the common room, he couldn't exactly come and get me because the staircase to the girls dorm turns into a slide if a boy touches the stairs.
"Just go without me! I'll be down in a bit!" I called back, I was currently in my dorm room contemplating what to wear, its New Years eve and the teachers prepared a feast, firework show and there's going to be a big celebration, all the staff, the students that stayed, which isn't many and anyone else they decided to invite, such as members of the ministry, the ghosts of Hogwarts and a bunch of other well known Wizards and Witches...Supposedly a treat for the students that are staying but I have a feeling it might be quite boring. Oh well.
I took this as a opportunity to dress a little nicer...Maybe.
My style is very mixed, one day I could be in a floral dress all boho, the next could be something super girly, another day could be seriously casual and then I'll be all black and black. I wasn't exactly sure as to how my style would be today, I just threw on what I liked which happened to be a pair of black leggings and an electric blue peplum top with little zipper details. I added black ankle boots which had a small heel and gold studs to finish it off. My hair was straightened to a pin making it seriously long but I liked it like that, I took a gold diamante headband and placed it across my head for a more boho vibe. Happy with my outfit I quickly applied a little mascara, kohl eye liner and tinted lip balm. You can't possibly expect me to wear heavy duty makeup, new years eve or not, I'm only 11!
Done with it all I petted Cosmo on my way out and bounced down the stairs into the empty common room. I looked around the common room before exiting through the portrait hole. I received a few compliments on my appearance from the people in the portraits making me smile a little.
I bounced through the halls happily and once I reached the grand hall the doors were wide open and a large group of people had made their way to the middle of the room, drinks in hand, chatter filling the air, waiting for the count down. I looked around feeling the excitement and happiness all around.
"Cym!" I heard someone call and I looked around, my eyes landed on the twins who were waving from where they were standing against the wall, I smiled and walked up to the two boys
"Hey guys" I grinned
"You look lovely" they both said
"Why thank you" I giggled "You two brush up quite nicely too"
"Thanks" Fred smiled
"Have you guys seen Harry and Ron?" my eyes scanned the small groups of people in front of me but I could see a mop of black hair and a tuft of ginger
They both pointed behind me, I swiftly turn to see Harry and Ron both wearing their knitted jumpers again. Harry was sat on the table facing the fire place with his arms wrapped around his knees, Ron was facing his back as he stared at the fire. I knew what this was about.
I marched over to their table, my boots making a clop sound each time I took a step forward. I reached the far table and greeted the two boys
"Hi guys" I beamed
Ron gave me a sad smile while Harry just muttered a quiet "Hello"
"Do you want to play chess?" Ron asked
"No" Harry replied, monotone, he didn't even look at us
"Want to go and visit Hagrid?"
"No"
"Harry, I know what you're thinking but don't, there's something not right about that mirror" Ron looked at his friend with sadness and pity but Harry still didn't turn around, he wouldn't join us and the count down was going to start soon
I moved my way over the table and sat next to Harry by the warmth of the raging fire "Harry" I sighed, he still didn't look at me, he was transfixed on the orange flames "Ron's right, I want to go as much as you do but I know we can't, Dumbledore said so himself, please lets just move passed this"
"How can I?" He asked flatly
"You're not alone Harry" I said simply, it was then he finally turned to look at me "Come on, the count down is about to start wanna watch the fireworks?" I asked
He nodded and we both made our way to the window, soon followed by Ron as the count down begun.
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"HAPPY NEW YEAR!" merry voices cried out
Ron turned to us both "Happy New Year" he gave us his lopsided smile
"Happy new year" Harry smiled, his eyes twinkling as they reflected the magnificent fireworks
"Happy new years boys" I grinned and gave them both a kiss on either cheek and laughed, they both were startled by my forward actions but this just made me laugh even more as Harry's pale cheeks tinged scarlet and Ron's whole face nearly turned as bright as his hair.
"Cym!" I heard a voice cried out, I spun around and saw both the twins marching towards me with mischievous grins plastered on their faces. It was one of those moments where I don't know if I should join them or run from them.
"Yeah?" I smiled back
What happened next was highly unexpected, the twins placed there lips on either side of my face quickly before winking and wishing me a happy new year and then casually walking away leaving not only Harry and Ron an unnatural shade of red but me also.
"Cheeky" I muttered as I blushed furiously
"Bloody hell" I heard Ron whisper
The night went on swimmingly and I realized later that night that I had actually spent a lot of time with Dumbledore over the Christmas holiday, at least once a day I would visit his office to see both him and Fawkes weather it was for an update on my time at Hogwarts with the trio or just for a chat and a cup of tea.
Soon enough everyone had returned from their Christmas holiday. I had asked Hermione about the bracelet and it turns out it wasn't her who bought me it. I wonder who it could of been? Over the past few weeks Draco had been getting less irritating if that was even possible but still manages to insult Harry at least once a day if he's lucky. I however stick up for my friends but tolerate him none the less.
Today was a Hufflepuff VS Ravenclaw match and Cedric was the team Seeker and Jack and Finn were beaters, so I decided to go along and support them. In my school robes I made my way towards the Quidditch pitch with music in my ears. Bopping my head along to All Time Low, not caring if it was too loud and people could hear it.
As I was walking through the halls I saw a rather uncomfortable looking Neville who's legs were bound together, no doubt a hex from Malfoy. He hopped around helplessly and with his lack of coordination, I'm surprised he hadn't fallen over yet, but that didn't stop the by standers from laughing at the poor boy. Who surprisingly, payed no mind to their laughter.
"Neville!" I called out and speedily walked towards him, his head shot up as I called his name and I could tell by the looks of it, he felt relieved to see me. I had been the one to help Neville out of quite a few mishaps and sticky situations but that doesn't mean all of them.
"Oh Cym! Thank god! Malfoy hexed me and I don't know the counter curse!" His Yorkshire accent spoke aloud as he struggled to just stand
"That boy" I muttered angrily "Okay stay still, I'll help you" I paused and raised my hand before performing the counter curse "recludo" with a quick twirl of my wand and Neville's legs were soon unlocked
"Oh thanks" he gave me his crooked smile as he managed to stand up straight again
"No problem Neville, but you really do need to start standing up for yourself"
"Yeah but how can I do that when I could barely stand at all" he exclaimed
"Neville you're a lion, Gryffindor for god sake, be brave, I know you've got it in you, you just have to dig deep" I smiled "Well I'm off to the Quidditch match, I'll see you later" I waved good by and continued my way to the match
I strolled through the courtyard only to see Malfoy and his cronies along with a girl named Pansy Parkinson, who is obsessed with him, all gathered by one of the side walls as Draco bragged about his success of cursing Neville.
"And did you see the look on his face?" he laughed
I sauntered up to the group who were all laughing at Neville "Ehm" I cleared my throat and their laughing ceased, Draco turned, his greased back hair flicking slightly and smirked when he saw me
"Well well well, to what do I owe the displeasure?" Draco taunted as his followers snickered
"Hello" I greeted politely which confused them as soon as the word left my mouth "I was just wondering if you could teach me that curse you used on Neville" I asked as casually as possible
They all looked a bit startled at first as to my question but then again why wouldn't they, a Gryffindor asking to learn a curse from a Slytherin? It just wasn't right.
"Excuse me?" Pansy raised her bushy eyebrows at me
"The curse" I nodded looking at her then looking Draco directly in the eye "I was wondering if you could teach me it" I said but then decided he needed buttering up a bit "It's a complex curse for a first year and to see that you had mastered it was quite impressive"
Upon hearing those words his smirk grew and he puffed his chest out slightly "Well I guess I could, I mean after all I did master it" he emphasized the word 'master'
After a few minutes I two had mastered the curse which wasn't surprising considering I have the power of two wands instead of one "so like this?" I questioned I aimed at Goyle and he froze but at the last second I move my aim towards Draco and moved my wrist accordingly while muttering the incantation "Locomotor Mortis" and soon his legs were bound together and he fell down in a heap on the ground. I couldn't help but allow a small smirk to appear on my lips as he struggled to get up.
The other looked shocked at my actions, they most likely weren't expecting that but all in all they seemed just the slightest impressed. I bent down looking Draco straight in the eye before telling him "Think of it as payback for what you did to Neville" and with that I stood up straight and walked away
As I stepped outside I noticed the change in weather, it was warmer but with still a slight nip to the breeze which will no doubt bring a small pink tinge to my nose and cheeks due to the fact that my long hair is tied up into a high pony tail.
I made my way over to the pitch, I was almost late due to my run in with both Neville and Draco but when I arrived, I saw the Hufflepuff team getting ready to go on the pitch. They broke away from their group huddle and readied themselves "Hey guys!" I waved as the team turned to face me, some looked at me confused probably thinking 'who the hell his she and why is she waving at us?' but Cedric, Jack and Finn just smiled and made their way over to me
"Hello, I didn't expect to see you here" was the first thing Cedric said to me
"Well you know I could always leave if you want" I joked
"No, we could do with your support" he laughed
"Yeah to be honest we're all a little nervous because the Ravenclaw team just keep getting better" Jack muttered while holding his beater's bat
"Don't worry about it, you'll be great! I know it! Just know I'm obviously rooting for you guys and if you want to find me in the crowd, I'll be the one cheering the loudest" I laughed
I hugged each one before running of into the stands to find a good seat amongst the other Hufflepuff students. I sat with Hannah Abbot and Justin Fintch- Finchly.
"Hey mind if I sit here?" I asked the two pointing at the seat next to Hannah
"No sure, go ahead" I knew both of them from our Potions class and had spoken to them once or twice they seemed nice enough
"What are you doing here? Aren't you a Gryffindor?" Justin asked me
"I am but that doesn't mean I can't support my friends" I shrugged
"Oh really who are your friends?" Hannah asked
Just as the team flew out onto the pitch all the Hufflepuff students in the stands raised to their feet and cheered loudly along with all my whooping!
"Cedric Diggory and Jack and Finn Harries" I said loudly to the two over the cheers
"You know our team Seeker and Beaters?" Justin looked at me wide eyed
I just nodded and as the team flew around in circles I screamed at them as the flew passed our seats "COME ON CEDRIC! GO GET EM JACK AND FINN!" I hollered Hannah flinched slightly at my loud screaming but laughed and soon joined in along with Justin.
Before the game started Jack and Finn both sent a cheeky wink my way and Cedric just smiled his golden boy smile. Some of the older girls stood near us just swooned and squealed like fan girls thinking it was for them but I knew he was smiling at me.
As the game went on Cedric had a few close call with the Bludgers but Jack and Finn kept him safe. I hate to admit that Ravenclaw's chasers were a bit better than Hufflepuff but Cedric was a brilliant Seeker so I had faith in their team that they would win. Ten minutes into the game and I thought Ravenclaw might actually win with them at 50 points and Hufflepuff with 10. Cedric and Cho - she's the Ravenclaw team seeker- hadn't even had a glimpse of the Snitch yet and were hovering above and occasionally flying around to look for it.
But then just like last time, the Snitch flew right up to my face and hovered there for a few moments, I smiled at the Snitch and it flew around my neck and whooshed passed my shoulder and passed both Seekers making them bolt after it. By the end of it Hufflepuff had won due to Cedric catching the Snitch nearly 40 minutes, we one by 50 points which was good and lets just say the boys were ecstatic.
I ran down to the pitch and hugged all three boys "You did it, I knew you would!" I grinned
"Isn't it brilliant!" Jack and Finn laughed
"You're like our good luck charm" Cedric laughed and hugged me back "Speaking of good luck Charms, did you get the charm bracelet?" he whispered to me
I looked at him wide eyed "That was you?" and he just nodded, I rolled up the sleeve of my cloak to show him the charm bracelet that rested perfectly on my wrist and has been their since Christmas. I never take it off apart from showers and flying lessons.
"Do you like it?"
"I love it, thank you"
The three then escorted me to the library where I was told Harry, Ron and Hermione were before leaving to go celebrate their victory.
"Cym!" Hermione ran towards me and pulled me to their table when she saw me enter the library "Look, look, look here" she pointed at a small piece of text in a very large book
It read
Nicholas Flamel is the only known maker of the Philosopher's Stone. The Philosopher's Stone is a legendary substance with astonishing power. It can transform any metal into pure gold and produces the Elixir of Life which will make the drinker immortal. The only stone currently in existence belongs to Mr. Nicholas Flamel, the noted alchemist who last year celebrated his 665th birthday
I looked at the three after reading the short paragraph "Well..." Hermione urged
"So you think that Fluffy is guarding the Philosopher's Stone, which is behind the trapped door?" I raised my brow at the three to fake disbelief when in reality, I knew it was there all along
"Exactly and tonight we're going to Hagrid's to see if we can get anymore information from him" Harry told me "Are you coming?"
"I'm in" I grinned and the three smiled back
HOPED YOU LIKED THE NEWEST CHAPTER- IT WAS SORT OF A FILLER! WRITING BOOK TWO NOW AS WELL! SO EXITED. PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW BECAUSE I LOVE READING THEM.
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