Hey people; it's Me here! I just wanted to say that I'm in a pretty good mood right now. At least, as a write this... but my mood's never take away from my capablity of writing. Either way, just needed to make a note to all of my readers new and old. I had to make a change in my story, it's inbetween slight and not. I've decided that Nia, Lily and The Marauders are currently only in their sixth year. Enjoy the Chapter, Me :D
Chapter 19
Time Flies
Truth be told, it was time for that end of the year feast and the speech that Dumbledore told every year. It was a little bit of a take off, at least which was what Nia thought, because Hogwarts traditional end of the year thing had only started after Dumbledore came. And Nia knew for a fact that Beaux Batons had been doing this for as long as everyone in its history can remember.
Dumbledore stood up front, his blue eyes twinkling like always. "There is much to think back n this year. We have made considerable changes and have created a new way of living in this castle. New people have greeted us once again; but not only those who are now finishing their first year of many I this school, but one other who is finishing her first month of few others here with us. These new people have brought much to their houses, and like every other person, they have also learnt much from the people who have been her longer.
"Our time together has come to a quick end, and has brought a surprisingly large amount of surprises. I have noticed my students grow; boys wrestling into young men and girls blossoming into young women. This year has also brought the old with it. I stand here in front of you all and ask for you to applaud our gracious staff here at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. I myself have seen them work hard this year, and it has brought something great with it.
"I will now ask our Head of Houses to come up here and help me with the final results of this year." With that Professor McGonagall, Slughorn, Flitwick and Sprout stepped up.
"Alright, I would like it if we go fromright to left. Start any time Professor Sprout," Dumbledore smiled.
"Thank you Professor Dumbledore. I would like to say that my students have worked very hard this year and I am happy to say that you have done well. Hufflepuff, you have come in third with 236 points." Professor smiled at the crowd, stepping down and taking her seat. Flitwick continued…
"Well my Ravenclaws, I am sorry to say you have come in fourth this year with 199 points. I won't deny that you haven't worked hard this year, but I know you can do better." He stepped down as well.
"McGonagall and I spoke earlier and decided that we wanted to torture you a bit. I know that the Slyhterins have worked extremely hard this year-"
"As did the Gryffindors." McGonagall added.
"Yes, them too; but I must unfortunately admit that only one house can win the cup."
"We both appreciate your constant effort." McGonagall smiled.
"Don't they mean fighting?" Sirius whispered to James.
"Slytherin's, you have come out with two hundred and… 82 points!" Slughorn said proudly.
"And Gryffindor's," Professor McGonagall smiled. "You have exactly…" She paused for effect. "300 points!" She announced proudly. The room broke out in cries…
"That was an okay feast actually. But it's nothing compared to French food," Nia stated.
"I have to agree with that," a familiar male voice said. Nia whipped around to find her brother smirking.
"Mark!" She jump tackled him.
"Wow! Relax Vix! Mom and Dad sent me to pick you up considering the express goes no where near France." Mark smiled.
"Well, let's go! I can't wait till mom sees my Arithmacy grades. Lily and Remus have been helping me," she nodded behind her.
"And we got her on a broom. She helped us win the Cup this year." Sirius came up behind Nia. Mark just stared in amusement. He wasn't going to ask.
"Oh, Mark, this is Lily Evans; Lily, this is my brother Mark. Never trust him," she smiled.
"Please to meet you, but we have to be going. We have to get ready for the family thing next week."
"Alright-"
"Stop right there!" James blurted.
"Before you go, you have to promise us something." Sirius stated.
"And what's that?" Nia asked.
"That you'll visit." Remus said.
"Okay, I promise I'll visit." She was smiling now. Nia hugged Lily and waved to the boys as her and her brother left the school and onto the grounds. Only to apparate away as quickly as they could.