Sorry that this is so short. I was rushing to get it out, because I've been working on my works for the Houses Competition. Final chapter of PoA, then we might be moving on to a possible relationship! I'm so excited!
"I can't believe Black got away again!" Willow exclaimed, holding the Daily Prophet.
"He must be one smooth criminal, to escape the Ministry's clutches so many times." Mercedes said.
"I know, but they actually had him in custody. In. Custody. And he still managed to escape. It's unbelievable." Willow grumbled.
Apparently last night, Sirius Black was caught heading back into the castle by Snape, after Black had lured and tried to kill Potter and his friends, but escaped, but the Dementors nearby caught him, and Snape brought him back to the castle, locked hm up, and informed Ministry officials, who were there in a matter of minutes. When they got to where Snape had locked up Black, the door was wide open, and Black was gone. Georgia heard about this all around school that morning before heading to breakfast. When she got to Mercedes and Willow, they were both reading the front page with hungry eyes.
She also heard about the fit Fudge had, but would prefer not to think about it.
"Fudge is furious. It says here that he blew up at the head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, trashed his office, and almost killed all the Aurors." Mercedes said.
And she was now thinking about it. Lovely.
And also she heard that Buckbeak had somehow escaped and wasn't executed. Hagrid must be overjoyed. She decided she'll go pay him a visit later.
"Hey, did you guys hear about Black?" She heard Draco ask from behind her.
"No. What happened?" Georgia sneered sarcastically.
"Is that a question, Malfoy?" Mercedes said. Draco rolled his eyes and sat down in between Willow and Georgia.
"Did you guys get your Elective class sign-up sheets yet?" Draco asked. Georgia nodded.
"Got them this morning. I'm still thinking about what classes I'll choose. I might join an extra-curricular activity too, like music or art or something." Georgia shrugged.
"I'm doing Divination. Haven't decided what else." Willow said. Draco laughed.
"First you become a crazy Quidditch player, and now you're turning into a Seer?" Draco mocked. Willow glared at him.
"I'm taking Muggle Studies and Ancient Runes. Maybe I'll add Care of Magical Creatures." Mercedes said.
"Why on earth would you need to take Muggle Studies? Your father's a Muggle-born!" Georgia asked.
"Mum thinks it would be lovely if I learned more about Muggles. My father isn't much for Muggle technology. Thinks that magic is more convenient. I don't blame him." Mercedes said.
"Well, anyways, what's everyone's plans for summer break?" Willow asked.
"I'm going to Austria over the summer. It's a lovely place, I hear." Mercedes said.
"I might be going to the Caribbean for a week or two, I don't know if my dad's finalized it yet." Georgia smiled.
"I'm staying home, because of the Quidditch World Cup. Father doesn't want to go anywhere this summer." Draco said.
"Oh! I almost forgot! Georgia, Sadie, how would you two like to go to the Quidditch World Cup with me? Mother bought extra tickets." Willow asked excitedly.
"Of course. Maybe I could drag Mum and Dad into coming with me." Mercedes said.
"Oh yes! That would be great! I haven't seen your parents in a while! What do you say, Georgia?" Willow asked.
"I don't know yet. I'll see what my plans are. My parents might not let me go." Georgia said.
"It's fine. Just let me know." Willow smiled.
"Sounds good." Georgia smiled. The group sat in awkward silence, eating their breakfast, before Draco stood up.
"Oh, I almost forgot. The last Hogsmeade visit is today. I'll see you all later." Draco said quickly, before heading off.
The last day of term came much faster than Georgia anticipated. Year-end exams flew by and Georgia was happy to find out that she passed everything. The end-of-term feast was to take place in an hour, and Georgia was mindlessly wandering the grounds. She had somehow found herself down by the Whomping Willow, staring down at the Forbidden Forest and Hagrid's hut. She sunk down to her knees and just stared while her mind wandered.
The only thing that brought her back to reality was when she felt someone sit beside her. She looked and saw Draco sitting beside her. He smiled at her, and the two stared off into the distance. Draco suddenly snapped out of it and turned to her.
"The feast is about to start. Come on. Let's go." He said, blushing. They both got up and walked towards the castle, Georgia stealing one last look at the view.
The Great Hall was covered in colours of red and gold, signaling that Gryffindor had won the House Cup. Georgia and Draco sat down at the Slytherin table, next to Daphne and Astoria, who both were lazily picking at their food. Draco and Georgia both filled up their plates and stuffed themselves full, feeling like they had deserved it after a long hard year.
After all the pudding was gone, everyone left to their dormitories, including Georgia. She hadn't packed anything for the trip back to London in the morning.
It took her some time, but eventually she finished and went to sleep for the last time in her dorm for around three months.
The next morning, she helped Willow run down her checklist and helped Luna once again recover her stolen things, threatening anyone who gave back items that if they did it again, there would be hell to pay. Her and Draco walked down to the carriages together and claimed one for themselves. When they reached the train, they went their separate ways, as he went to visit with Zabini and Nott, and she went to see Luna and Ginny.
Georgia stared out the window as the train departed.
She couldn't wait for next year.
But now she had three months of freedom.
