Hogwarts. Day. Quidditch pitch. Henry clutching his broomstick then stood between his teammate. His eyes up the stans were among the students sitting there and talking.
He and Susannah are the Chaser in Quidditch on their team. He remembers that day, Gryffindors versus Slytherin, that he had to forget who she was to him, and so did Susannah to him.
For the sake of the game. They are enemies.
"How's your mum?" asks Trisha Baldwin to Henry. "We all heard different kinds of stories between Sue and Jessica. What really?"
"What did you hear?"
"That Sue started the fight first. And McGonagall forces Jessica to confess and that begins with your mum. Because she is the Minister, and the war hero. So, everyone is kind of like urmm - afraid of your mum's power".
Henry snorted. "Is that what you hear and think about my family? Using her power and people bow to her".
"Look Henry I was.."
"Forget it, Trish. I won't be mad at you because I know the truth, even McGonagall. I just want you to know that you must hear from Sue. I know Sue. She won't start the fight unless someone did".
Before she could say more. Steve Mann, the keeper and Captain for the Gryffindor Quidditch team walk toward them, clutching his broomstick on his side.
He studied his team one by one.
"Listen up! Today is our first practice in this new year. I don't want to hear any fights while we are still in position up in the air. Enough one of the Slytherin team already did to Hufflepuff team".
His eyes next to Henry. "Unless we have to. Next match is Gryffindors versus Slytherin".
"So I have to kill my sister again?" said Henry.
"If you must. You know Sue? she quicker so did you. Both of you are good in the Chaser position. Less said this is practice and tryouts. I'm beginning to seek a new keeper".
The team looked at each other's faces. Steve smiled. "I know this is too early for a new Keeper but I must. You know how many times I've been knocked out? too much".
"But who?" ask one of the team.
"I'm suggesting someone like Ariana Snape".
Henry looks up to Steve. Is he kidding? Ariana?
"She hasn't been flying".
Steve smiles again. "I thought she will try out for Gryffindor Keeper now. Haven't you noticed your sister, Henry".
"Nor she tells".
"I saw her lurking behind a statue of Lachlan the Lanky, clutching her broom. I don't know why she did that. It was past midnight when I saw her, McGonagall asked me to stay behind. I got permission to stay out at night. So, I followed her and that is what I saw".
Henry nods understanding. After this he will ask Ariana about that. "I hope she will come for the tryouts. You know she will, right?"
"Of course. I'll ask her first".
"That should do. Let's GO!"
Hogwarts. Library. The end of the room there is Susannah. The same exact spot beside the window, same table Hermione used to be there, searching, reading when she was younger.
Even Hermione's name could be seen on top of the desk. Marking her marks that no one couldn't touch this spot.
She was reading muggle book called πΏππππ’ πΉππππππ: πππ πππ ππ πΌπππππππ by Rick Riordan.
Noticing someone is watching between the shelves since her footstep entered the library. She knew who it was. It was Scorpius Malfoy.
Susannah clearing her throat as her hand gently reaches her wand then stun him. He was shocked. "You cannot use your wand unless it is necessary".
"I can use my wand wherever I want. I am not standing outside the school so I can use my spell I like especially on you". their eyes met. "You're stalking me aren't you Malfoy?"
Scorpius struggles himself to get release from Susannah spell. He had no idea what kind of spell she would use on him.
"Release me". her black eyes jerked to him. "Unspell me".
"NO! admit that you are stalking me, Malfoy!"
"I wasn't".
"You lied".
"I am not lying".
Susannah smirking. "I know someone who lied and you are. There's plenty of space, plenty of books then why are you here".
"I walk past here". he lied. "I didn't see you here as I walked here".
"Do you know what kind of punishment if someone lies?" he waited for her to finish her word. "Veritaserum. Are you familiar with that?"
He shakes his head no, she continues. "It forces the drinker to tell the truth. My father is a potion master professor in Hogwarts. I have that one with me right now, don't make me spill that thing inside you".
"OKAY! alright. I'm sorry". Scorpius beg then sigh, eyes up at her. "I wasn't walking past here, I'm looking for you".
"How did you know I was here?"
"You're the Minister's daughter of course I know. Literally my dad says your mother was the bookworm, always like spending her time here alone.. reading. So I guess you are hers".
Susannah eyed him. Scorpius spoke back. "I don't mean to stalk you either way".
"If I find or catch you again. I'm not hesitating to slit your throat".
Waving her wand, the table was previously mass are clean and book back to the shelve. She grabs her bag then walks past him but stops. Her eyes met him again.
"If you think our small conversation makes you interested in being your friend. Well, you're wrong. Even though I spoke to you doesn't mean I like you, Malfoy!"
She gives him dead glare then bolt out from the library. He can feel her spell lifted as he can move his body again.
"Mr. Malfoy?"
Corridor. Moments later. Henry and Susannah are bumped into each other. Both look calm, Henry then gives her a smile.
"Let me guess.. someone bothered you. Loudon girl". she didn't answer. "Malfoy?"
"That boy began stalking me!" she grit her teeth, her voice echoes. "Is he mental or trying to mock me because of our blood status?".
Henry shrugged, said. "Nah. I don't think he is. That boy was too innocent to insult us. Where'd you find him?"
"He's stalking me in the library".
"So true then".
Her eyes studied him. "What?!" he chuckled. "Don't say it!"
"Ariana was right about him and you. Speaking of that angel, Steve wants Ariana, tryouts. Keeper".
"Keeper? Is he serious? she hasn't been flying".
"Well, it seems he did see her flying in the middle of the night. Luckily Filch didn't catch her, sneaking mint. I should write to her about that so then she can floo back in here".
Susannah sighs, looking around the place. "Bet she already knows that. She told me someone was eyeing her, thought she was trying to be funny but no she wasn't. It was Steve who was eyeing her".
She patted his arm. "Well, I wish her luck". She then walked.
"Where are you going?" he asked.
She turned to him, walking reversed. "Somewhere I like to.. probably the lake, giant squid". as he watches her. "Find out if someone tries to hurt that poor creature".
Spinner's End. Night. Snape took a seat beside Ariana. He finds out through the letter of Henry that Steve wants her to be part of the team. She hasn't decided yet whether she wants in or not.
Flying in the middle of the night was her hobby. She didn't think someone would see that.
"I didn't think about it, Dad". said Ariana. "I haven't been flying before, not for a Quidditch game. Wonder why Steve chose me".
He smiled. "Because he saw your potential and hasn't been flying before. Take the chance, you will make Gryffindor proud of you. Your mum will be proud of you".
"What about you? didn't you be proud of me".
"Of course. I am proud of all my children. You have my gifted potion, you heal Susannah with your intelligence. Of course I'm in Slytherin but still I am proud. Remember that".
Heavy footsteps running downstairs, both Snape and Ariana turn where the stairs are. Down below Aurora stood, her eyes searching and found Snape black eyes.
He smiled. "What is it my dear?"
"I think I lost my mind, Dad".
"Why did you say that?"
Aurora approaching him didn't notice Ariana was beside her dad. Sit in silence.
"I just saw something standing outside our house while I was sitting at the window. He's kinda old, filthy and I bet he smells like dirt or something smells bad".
"I'm sure it's just your twin brother playing around, trying to scare you, Aurora".
Aurora shakes her head. "Tristan is with me, reading on bed then he falls asleep". Snape studied her. It is impossible that the Death Eaters are still out there.
NO!
Death Eaters no longer exist since the defeat of Voldemort. No it can't be.
"I'm sure someone is trying to play around. What does he look like? He had long silver hair, pale skin, silver eyes, and fancy clothes".
His mind thought of Lucius Malfoy. Could be him trying to scare his daughter by standing outside the house, and look creepy as he was.
"All I can say is he is too old and messed up. It's like he knew you and knew this whole house".
Ariana spoke. "You talk too much, Aurora".
"Mum says I can't be afraid. I'm probably shy, doesn't mean I forbid myself to speak".
Snape nodded his head with sigh. He rose up from where he sat. He turned to Ariana.
"Considering that opportunity, Ariana. Me and your mum can't wait to hear that news". he smiled.