The public display of affection from one Regulus Black had not gone unnoted by the population of Hogwarts. Lily and Alice gushed about it for days. Sure it was a kiss, but a kiss from someone who doesn't display much affection in public was what caused the other whispers through the halls. As the first Hogsmead visit a week away, she couldn't help but wonder what will happen. Dite could still feel the kiss even if it was a few weeks ago, almost like it was phantom feelings. She heard about phantom pains from wounds that one had received happening weeks even months after, but could a kiss really cause the phantom feeling? Lily swore that Regulus would be asking her to accompany him on the visit as a date; Alice agreed and laughed at the thought of Dite's fathers getting the news that their little girl was going on a date. James had asked Lily to go with him and once again she declined explaining that she had plans already, but he could ask again another time. Dite could tell that Lily was falling to James's charm and persistent in the chase for her heart. Dite knew that they didn't officially get together this their seventh year, or at least that was her past, maybe with Dite here it would be sooner. The three where laughing as they took a seat at the Gryffindor table one evening for supper, they heard that there would be an announcement that evening. They where speculating about what the announcement would be, Alice said that maybe they found someone to replace the History of Magic teacher who the rumor is that the Professor had dropped dead in his office, got back up and began to teach his next class as a ghost. Lily sighed and pointed out that Professor Binns was a perfectly fine professor as Alice muttered about that he had a hang up on the Goblin Wars. Dite threw in that at least he wasn't like one of her professors at the institute that only talked about the things that they accomplished and barely taught what they were supposed to teach.
Dite had gotten comfortable with giving some information that pertained to her past mixed in with her background she portrayed in this time. Greek had gotten easier to speak and translate as well. If Harry and Ron had seen her now, they wouldn't know who she was, which was going to happen sooner then later. As the conversation drew on, Sirius threw in that maybe it would be something like exams would be canceled that year, Peter sighed and said if only that would happen. Soon the owl on the podium that Dumbledore stood at to make any announcement came to life and the candles lite up.
"I would like to make an announcement before you all become to comfudled with your dinner this evening. This Halloween the other Professors and I all agreed to allow the Head Boy and Girl to throw a Halloween ball for the students. So on all Hallows eve, you all will dress up in you're best and enjoy a night celebrating Halloween. 1st, 2nd and 3rd years are allowed to attend but will have a time that they will need to head to their dorms that night. The Heads will announce the theme before the Hogsmead visit coming up so that you all can shop for the event. Now with out any further delay, lets eat." Dumbledore waved his hand and food appeared on the table as he finished his announcement.
Soon the great hall was filled with the gossip and excitement of the event that was to come from the girls, and the boys just groaned as the dread of asking someone to attend with them began to set in. Alice had jumped on saying that no matter their plans for the day in Hogsmead that the three would be go shopping before separating to go their separate ways. Dite out of the of her eye noticed James look right at Lily, she knew what he was thinking, she covered her knowing smile with her hand trying to hide what she knew.
Sure enough a few days later the Head Students had announced that the ball would be a masked ball, which caused the female population to become further excited. Alice had won the little bet that she and Lily had going about Regulus asking her to go with him to Hogsmead. She had gotten a letter from her mana in response to asking to porches a dress and mask for the ball. Mana had sent a mask to her; it only covered her eyes and was decorated ornately with pearls in ivory, white and pale blue, the mask wasn't a large one either. Mana had also found masks for Lily and Alice, their masks where the same size, Lily's had ben decorated in gold lines and had a white Lili on the left side, while Alice's on each side looked like the wings of a butterfly with gold and black lace through out it. Mana had explained that she was about to visit Italy for her work when she had gotten the letter about the Ball, found the three masks for the girls she was found of. Mana had also said she sent a package to the boys that made her daughter relax. James received a golden mask with what looked like golden antlers coming from the sides, Sirius had laughed at his half jesters mask that was black and gold, Remus got a simple black mask with light silver details, and poor Peter he had gotten a mask that covered his eyes and half of his face in red and black.
Regulus had agreed to meet the girls at the bookshop about 1pm to pick up Dite for lunch and afternoon shopping. Dite had no Idea that Mana had gotten them an appointment at the dress shop their in Hogsmead, so when the girls had stepped into the shop, the found Sophia waiting their for them. Sophia explained that Alice's father had given her permission to help Alice pick a dress out, as her mother was unavailable. She also told Lily that she had a chat with her parents too. Soon Sophia had all the girls in Grecian style dresses, Lily in a golden dress with small decorated sleeves that held the draping in the back beautifully, Alice in a red dress that had stones crises crossing her waist and fabric falling to the floor from her shoulders, Dite had been dressed in a white dress with a thick Ivory flowered lace decoration at her waist the dress draped over her left shoulder and flowed to the ground. The three dresses where A line and flowy. Alice and Lily over the summer had expressed interests in wearing a Grecian dress and now here all three of them where dressed as high ladies of Grecian society. Sophia had also found flat gold sandals that tied around their ankles to finish off the look. Once their dresses where purchased and the shopkeeper had promised to have the three dressed owled over to the school that evening, the girls parted ways with Mana and headed to the bookshop.
As the girls browsed waiting for Regulus to turn up, a bouquet of flowers appeared infront of Dite, they where Grecian foxglove, purple Grecian windflowers and white roses. She turned to see that Regulus was leaning against the bookcase watching her.
"Are you ready for lunch Dite my pet?" He asked nodding to the other girls behind her.
"Shopping done Greengrass, Evens?" He asked next.
"Yes Regulus the shopping is finished, we where just browsing the books while we waited." Lily smiled at him.
"I can imagine that both Longbottum and Potter will find the two of you beautiful." He stood from leaning and walked up to Dite who rolled her eyes at this conversation.
Since the start of term Regulus had always acknowledged Dite and the other two girls in passing and even joined in conversations with them. Lily being a muggle born at all didn't bother him in the slighted bit. It was as though the boy realized that to gain the witches heart he would also have to gain the approval of the witch in question spent a great deal of time with her best friends.
"Are you two ladies meeting up with anyone for lunch?" He asked seeing that Lily had blushed at the mention of James.
"I'm not meeting Frank till 4 for butter beers as his friends wanted to walk around together." Alice explained.
"I was going to walk around with Alice today till she met up with Frank." Lily smiled.
"Well your both welcome to join us for lunch." Regulus nodded at them as he took the books from Dite's basket and headed to the counter.
Soon Regulus had sat down to lunch with three girls that seemed found of him two as a friend and one more then that. As the conversation lead to what they would be looking to do after Hogwarts, Sirius, James, Remus and Peter joined their table. Then the conversation turned to a light teasing of the girls and other normal things. The afternoon went by in much of the same pleasant light way, Dite and Regulus walking through shops, the boy didn't let her pay for anything; in which caused a small debate that he won by kissing her to quiet her. They walked into the Joke shop there and she decided to pick up some pranks to play on the boys to keep them on their feet. Sugar quills and chocolate at Honey Dukes.
"Well, well, if it isn't my baby cousin, out for a walk." A shrilly voice came from behind the couple.
When Dite turned she saw Bellatrix Listrange ne Black standing their wand pressed to her cheek, head tilted and an eerie smile on her face that caused the blood in Dite's body to go cold.
"Hello Bella, what do I owe the pleasure of seeing you here." Regulus straightened his back and placed himself between Dite and Bella.
"Oh I'm here for a little fun." She laughed.
"I see, well I am a bit busy today." Regulus began to back up which caused Dite to move back wards as well.
"That's a shame as I plan to have a bit of fun with that little mouse your hiding behind your back." Her eyes narrowed and her wand pointed at him.
With out warning the older witch was thrown back stunned, Regulus was pulled away when Dite started running. Soon Hogsmead was in chaos as Death Eaters attacked students who where enjoying their day out of the castle. Regulus and Dite helped a pair of 3rd years stun a few Death Eaters. When the Aurar's arrived, Fabian and Gideon appeared near a duel that Regulus and Dite where fighting. As soon as the Death Eaters appeared, they disappeared, with the eerie laugh of Bellatrix ringing in the air and the dark mark floating above the village. The Aurar's escorted the students back to the castle, many needed to be checked for injuries and soon they where all questioned about the attack.
"So that is what we are up against?" James spoke as he leaned against the fireplace in the common room.
"It is, mate." Remus agreed.
"I still can't believe my deranged cousin joined, maybe not as she has always been mental." Sirius said as he hung over the armchair.
"I should have gone with the feeling I had this morning." Dite whispered from the sofa that she was sitting on with Alice, Lily and Frank.
"What do you mean Dite?" Lily asked.
"Ena Entero, or a gut feeling. It was like anytime I feel something night happen I get this strange feeling in the pit of my stomach." Dite spoke.
"You mean like this morning when I asked if you felt alright." Lily asked.
"Yeah." She looked at her hands.
They where all quiet for a few moments that seemed like hours, they soon heard Peter snoring on the loveseat where he was sitting. Dite took that moment to ask them all a question, one that she hopped they won't freak out about.
"Do any of you know anything about Oracles?" She asked after deciding to tell them about her dreams, and where the gut feeling came from.
Hello Loves!
So there we have, the introduction of both Malfoy and Bella. We also got some fluff in the last two chapters that I thought was pleasant. Also decided that Dite trusted her friends enough to explain how she was always able to step out of the way of a jinx or curse in the hallway. Or why she sometimes wakes up in a heap of blankets on the floor. So hopefully you enjoyed the last two chapters.
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