When they pushed and pulled her around, Lily wondered if she could hold on. So many people told her that the way she acted was wrong. She had to be strong.
It had hurt, what Potter had said to her. But what could she do about it? Nothing. There was nothing that she could do…. Or was there?
Kim and Lily sat by the fire in the Common Room, contemplating what had just gone on. They needed a plan to get back at the boys… Something big. A prank to go down in Hogwarts history…. But what?
They needed help from a professional.
As if on cue, a sly smile crept onto the lips of each girl.
"Less!" they exclaimed, coming simultaneously to the same conclusion. The girl they spoke of was a year younger than them, but still they were close. Lessien Nightshade was the perfect girl for the job.
"You rang?" came the enchanting voice of a certain young witch. Kim and Lily turned, grinning, to see the lithe form of Less. Her black curls trailed past her shoulders, a random strand settled upon the flawlessly pale skin on her face. Dark blue eyes sparkled as if she was laughing at some unknown joke.
"We need your help" Lily smirked, patting the seat on the sofa next to her, indicating that Lessien should sit beside her.
"Well duh, what else is new?" Eyes shone even more now. Those twin orbs had put many a boy under her spell, which was probably why she could get away with so much. Including pranks.
"But seriously, what's the prob, ladies?"
"Urg, where do I start?" Kim groaned, trailing her fingers though her stubborn blonde locks.
"It's Potter, Black and boys in general" Lily sighed, feeling like she had a weight on her shoulders. An obligation to teach these males a lesson had been settled firmly upon her.
"Tell me a bit more about the problem" Lessien urged, her agile mind whirring. She had a vague idea as of what to do, but she needed more inspiration. This prank was going to make people sit up and pay attention.
"They act like every girl who has a free mind if a bitch or a whore!" Kim snapped finally "It's like we're not supposed to have an opinion.. What makes guys so special? They brag about the more girls they get, but if a girl was to do the same then they'd brand her a whore"
The two Gryffindor girls nodded in silent agreement. They understood, felt the same way about the arrogant ways of the boys in Hogwarts.
"So many people talk about equality and freedom of speech, but it just doesn't happen!" Lessien commented with a knowing smile. It was often said that she was older than her years, that she saw and understood many things… Indeed there was intelligence and pride behind those intense sapphire eyes.
"The only people that get heard these days are singers… Take Suzanne Streets for example" Kim offered up softly "She sings about how wrong fighting is, and people listen. They agree because she makes her voice heard.. How can we make them understand the way that she does?"
Less laughed. The other two turned to look at her, smirking. Lessien Nightshade was laughing. That meant she had a plan.
"Ok, tell us"
"No, wait… I need to research something. Let me get back to you" Less decided as she got to her feet and strode off purposefully. Her robes swished around her legs as she walked.
Emerald eyes met deep blue. Both witches grinned. Those boys were going to pay.