Over the next three months, things had begun to change. I realized that I could change my form without drinking a Polyjuice Potion, my eyes began to get a glow too, mainly when I got mad or emotionally overwhelmed. My friendship with Rabastian grew closer, though strictly platonic, and we now had one more member to the group, his name was Severus Snape.
I met him one day, on my way to the library, he was being suspended in the air by a group of Gryffindors. When I walked up to them I quickly flicked my wrist, seeing as it was a fairly new ability I gained, thinking of a spell that stunned the four Gryffindors. It ended up with Snape almost falling to his death, without thinking I flicked my wrist again, stopping him from hitting the ground just an inch away. Much to his and my utter astonishment.
Wandless magic was difficult to learn and master, especially at our age, or so I am told. What I now feared was the fact that my second year's end approached rather quickly; it was just two days away. End of the year exams were currently going on , the results would be sent by owl to our houses. Even though things with Tom have been difficult, but after the whole passing out episode the situation seemed to dissipate to awkward stares and ignoring each other all together. He no longer tried to talk to me, physically or mentally. I didn't know which hurt more his indifference or his silence.
"What's wrong, Annie? Did Riddle do something to you again?" Rabastian asked, as we walked towards double potions with Professor Slughorn.
I laughed, shaking my head at him, as he put his arm around my shoulders. It was more out of habit than anything else. People thought that Bastian and I were more than friends but the truth was we each had someone we held close to heart, and the only thing we could feel for one another was brotherly love and friendship.
"No. I actually received a letter from, my Aunt Merope, his mother. Last night, just as I was heading to bed, my owl Chloe began pecking my window. It's a great thing we'll have break in one more day." I said, smiling up at his scoff as we passed Tom and Jennica.
I noticed that they had been hanging out a lot. I actually began missing our talks, even though half the time it was him teasing me about something or other. I wondered if I should open the mental link we had but realized that he probably wanted to be left alone. Not realizing I let out a sigh as I sat down in my seat between Bellatrix and Narcissa.
"Are we still on for this summer? You don't seem too happy right now." She noted, clacking her nails on the wooden desk before us in a bored manner.
"I'm just tired is all. Studying so much has fried my poor mind." I complained, letting my head plop down loudly onto the desk.
"Oof. That looked like it hurt. Are you alight, Anna?" Sirius Black asked turning from the row before mine to look back at me.
"I am fine, Black, just leave me alone." I muttered, with my face still smashed on the desk.
"Sorry to have asked." He said smirking amused at me.
"I don't need any of your petty concern, Black. So, turn around, leave me alone, and get back to whatever it is you do here." I replied, annoyed at his arrogant smirk.
"Dear cousin, I see you're are still trying to get girls who are above your status to look your way. pity for a Black to sink so low..." Bellatrix cooed, batting her eyes at him mockingly.
"Bella, Bella, Bella... don't you get tired of all the air that goes through your head? With such big hair you're bound to feel something..." He retorted, making a whooshing sound at her.
"You know, your parents must be really proud of having you for a son. Oh wait, I mistook you for Regulus, the wanted son." She quipped back.
Regulus chose to appear that instant. For being twins, Regulus was way more laid back than Sirius, he didn't even have to try to fit in, he just did.
"Reggie, we were just talking about you, dear cousin." Bella said, smiling at him as he sat next to her.
"Sirius, you're not trying to annoy cousin Trixie, again are you Sirius?" He asked, looking at his twin.
"I can't help it she's just too fun to mess with." Sirius replied back, chuckling, though all playfulness in his eyes was now gone.
I rolled my eyes, picking up my head before staring at him straight in the eye.
Turn around, act like you are paying attention, and leave us alone. I thought, clenching my fists as I watched him stiffen.
"Anna, stop." Bella whispered, her eyes widening as she watched Sirius turn stiffly around.
I huffed in annoyance before letting him out of my trance; watching as he turned back around with a glare on his face, he stood up so fast he knocked his seat to the ground.
"Listen here, you daft twat, if you ever do that again I will hurt you so bad, your mother will feel it." He said, threateningly, leaning over the desk to make eye contact with me.
"No, you listen mongrel. Don't think that because I look fragile that I am, I can and will hurt you if you ever speak to me like that again, I won't hesitate to put you on your arse... so think twice before utter anything about my mother, because your cousin may have saved you this time, but the next time you try, you'll be unconscious before you even pull out your wand. Now get out of my face, you sorry excuse for a Y chromosome." I growled.
Regulus, who was watching the exchange amused quickly got up from his seat and shoved Sirius back to his seat. Leaning down to get into his face, before he straightened.
"You do remember what father said before we came back from break. Don't you, Sirius?" He reminded, a glint in his eye.
Right when I was about to say something else Professor Slughorn rushing into the class, or rather waddled, waving his wand in the air as the test began spreading throughout the room, landing on our desks along with the provided quill pen and ink bottle.
The next four hours were spent in tortured silence. Nothing annoyed me more than finishing the test and having to sit in complete silence waiting for the others to finish their test. I had just finished the exam and turned into in. Quickly walking back to my desk and leaning me head down onto my arms before I felt my head grow fuzzy.
When I opened my eyes I no longer saw the potions class before me, now a man with dark hair, a sneer on his familiar face stood before me. I realized why looked so familiar quickly , he was Tom's father. My mother was right, he was still looking for us.
How were we going to get home now if he was still looking for us?
"Excellent job students! You are all dismissed." The professor said as he counted everything.
His voice snapping me back into the present. I quickly grabbed my book and made my way towards the common room. I then pulled out a piece of parchment paper, my quill pen and ink bottle. Quickly scribbling my message down before heading to the owlery.
After sending yet another my urgent message to Merope I quickly made my way down towards the Great Hall to eat, it was dinner time. I was tired, annoyed, not to mention sleepy. I just wanted everything to be over so I could rest for the next two months.
"Settle down now." Headmaster Dippet said, looking around the room before he continued, his beady eyes missing no detail. "It has come to my attention that today was a very intense day of testing. I want to congratulate you all for your hard work, and studying. Seeing as tomorrow is the final day of school, I would like to announce that all lessons and exams are hereby canceled. Enjoy your free day tomorrow. You may leave if you decide to start summer break earlier." He said, "Enjoy your meal." He added before sitting back down.
I ate quietly, finished my food before getting out of my seat and going back to my room to pack all of my things into my trunk, before writing a second note informing Merope that I would be arriving a day before we had expected.
I watched as I let Bellatrix's owl fly away. I asked for permission before using it, seeing as Chloe was still gone, and this was rather urgent. I fed it a snack before handing it the letter, explaining what happened, before watching it swoop into the sun setting sky. I stood at the top, near the entrance of the owlery watching as it flew away, the breeze gently blowing through the tree that it flew over.