~Jamieson
"I feel like utter crud right now." I whined, lying on my bed. "What happened?" Rafe asked in a worried tone, the rest of my roommates also gaining interest. Devin sat right next to me, looking at me in a worried fashion. Ignoring the tingly feeling I had in me, I told them what happened.
"I... I didn't want to be in Slytherin specifically for that reason. I didn't want to be like my brother... Or my mother... Or even my father! They're all monsters!" He commented, his eyes slightly red, signalling he was ready to cry. I held his hand gently, "You're not though." I smiled, seeing his cheeks burn slightly red.
"Here ya' go, this should help you last for at least half of the day." Rafe smiled as he handed me a nameless chocolate bar. I actually felt a bit suspicious. Nameless or brand-less things should never be trusted.
I unwrapped the bar and began eating said chocolate. After a while, energy started brimming in me. "Don't eat too much, otherwise you'd get hyper." Rafe commented, earning a smile from Devin. "You'd like to see me hyper, wouldn't you." I frowned at Devin playfully, "Definitely." He replied, his smile growing.
After an hour and thirty minutes, everyone else but Rafe and Devin had left the room. "You guys go get breakfast, I'll be there in a bit." I said, getting up. "Oh no, we're not leaving you." Rafe replied, shaking his head.
The door opened and revealed Oliver and Ceilan waiting for us at the entrance. "C'mon you three. I knew you three would still be in here." Hazel popped up from behind them, rolling her eyes.
We walked towards the Great Hall, with Ceilan leading the way and Oliver behind us. "Umm... Why exactly are you two leading us? Hazel already memorized the entire school. Even the outside grounds." I asked jokingly, earning a smack from Hazel.
~Ceilan
Jamieson asked us why we were leading him, I was contemplating whether I should tell him or not.
A while ago...
"Mr. Diggory, Mr. Wood and Professor Snape, I've called you three here for a reason today." Professor McGonagall stated in a serious tone, which tells me something bad might happen soon.
Or she has a task for us.
"Now, Mr. Diggory and Mr. Wood. I want you two to protect Mr. Potter and his three friends. No matter what, you have to make sure they're both safe until they've learned enough spells and are powerful enough to protect themselves." She explained, her face dead serious.
"May I ask why, Professor McGonagall?" Professor Snape asked, raising a brow and crossing his arms. "Now you, Professor Snape, you will be watching over them in silence." She replied, completely avoiding the question.
"Very well then." Professor Snape sighed in annoyance.
I don't know why she asked us to protect Jamieson and his friends at all cost, but if Professor McGonagall asked us to do so, then it has to be important.
"Mm... Maybe I just wanted to see you." Oliver joked, which kinda made my heart ache. Honestly, he has no idea how deep I am in love with him. He's practically Mr. Perfect.
Alas, all I could do is just watch from far. He's never shown interest in guys, let alone me, even though we've been friends since we were children.
In fact, he was the one who suggested Hogwarts might be the place for me to find my brothers!
~Jamieson
"Alright you lots hurry up and eat, once we're done eating, we'll get your books and we'll take you to your first class." Oliver instructed once we sat down. Before I could ask how he'd know our classes, he walked away with Ceilan.
I completely forgot to ask where our books were!
"It's only the 2nd day and a lot has happened already." I commented with a frown. "Tell me about it. While I was exploring the school, I spotted a Slytherin wizard harassing a few witches. Thankfully they beat him up bad for it." Hazel frowned, looking around, probably for the witches she saw earlier.
"Is it just me or is the entire Slytherin house eyeing all four of us?" Devin asked suspiciously, avoiding eye contact with the table behind us. Rafe and I turned our head for a brief moment, and indeed, the entire table was practically looking at us.
Once we were done with our breakfast, we rushed back to our dormitories since eating actually took a bit longer than estimated. Ceilan and Oliver were nowhere to be seen, probably because we left without telling them.
Once we got to our dorm, we immediately noticed books on our bed. I didn't even question who put the books there, I just grabbed the ones I'll need.
"C'mon you three, I don't want to be late for my first class!" Hazel yelled angrily. Devin was the first to be ready, then Rafe, finally me. We made a mad dash for our class, which was actually located quite far away.
We managed to rush into class and take our seats just in the nick of time. "That was a close call, Mr. Potter, Mrs. Granger, Mrs. Weasley and Mr. Malfoy." The female teacher commented before turning her back towards us and writing her name on the blackboard.
"My name is Mrs. Gladorsa Simmians, you may call me Professor Sim." She explained before pausing, "Now, my method of teaching is different. History of Magic is very boring, if you depend on books and talk. My way of teaching, is by taking all of you back to the past. All the way back, and show you how it all works." She explained, earning nods from all of us.
Going back in time? That's quite awesome, actually.
"Very good. Now, I've already known all of your names, so we shall start our very first lesson this instant." She stated. Before anyone could ask how she knows all of our names, she swished and flicked her wand in a random pattern. Instantly, we were all asleep.
We woke up in a huge, seemingly infinite room made out of walls, ceiling and floor so white, you couldn't even see the corners of the room.
"Welcome everyone. This is my dream world, which means everything in here is controlled by me and only me." She explained before snapping her fingers, an entire world of magically appeared from us.
The sky immediately became blue, like it would on a sunny day. Clouds came out of nowhere at high speed, then slowed to its regular speed. Grass became popping up and soon covered the entire ground. We even felt like we were standing on grass! Real grass.
In fact, everything felt real. I could feel the wind blowing!
"In our very first chapter, we will be learning the Origins of Wizards," explained Professor Sim. With the snap of her fingers, trees popped up, along with caves. The ground was also terra-formed. Now everything looked real.
"Don't worry, the neander-wizards cannot see us, nor feel us. We will be watching their interactions and how their daily life worked back in the old times." She continued as a bunch of men and women, dressed in only leaves, walked out from caves.
"Back in the Stone Age, way before schools existed and wands were manufactured, our ancestors used random sticks to channel their magic. They were that powerful." She explained, pointing at a group of wizards and witches.
She continued talking, but I was actually fascinated by the wizard battle in-front of us.
Turns out, whichever wizard wins the 'Weekly Leader Competition'-As Professor Sim stated- will become the leader of the village for a week!
Just like that, an entire hour passed by. We just watched these wizards cast fireballs and mutter gibberish. They seem to use a different language, compared to ours. Even Professor Sim couldn't understand their language!
The rest of the classes just whizzed by. In Charms, we learned the most basic of spells, apparently this is something all wizards can do. The spell called 'Wingardium Leviosa'. Naturally, Hazel got it on first try. Someone somehow made their feather explode in their face.
After that, it was Transfiguration, taught by Professor McGonagall. Apparently it's very complicated, because even Hazel had trouble trying to turn a wooden stick into a pencil. Professor McGonagall said it was normal though, most people couldn't transfigure something in her first class.
During Recess, all students were instructed to gather at the Dining Hall. Oliver and Ceilan once again guarded us all the way over there, "Why the heck did you guys not tell us you were going to class?" Asked Oliver in a stern voice.
"You guys were eating so we figured we shouldn't bother you." Rafe shrugged, earning silence from both seniors. The entire way there peoples were just whispering and talking, looking at us in weird ways. "What exactly are these peoples talking about?" I asked in a whisper, "Don't bother them. They're probably jealous we're walking with two super-famous seniors." Rafe answered with a grin.
"Apparently Oliver is the leader of the Gryffindor Quidditch team, meanwhile Ceilan is one of their best players. They're both amazing wizards too." Hazel explained. I don't know where they got this information, since I was literally with them the entire day, but that's good to know.
But at the same time, it's bad.
If Ceilan was defeated by a Malfoy, that means Devin's brother is a person not to be messed with.
I don't understand though, why didn't Devin just join Slytherin? Surely his father could've done something.
I decided to shake that topic off, sooner or later I'd find out why. Right now, I've to focus on my classes after recess, which is Potions, Divination and Flying.
Potions sounds hard, Divination sounds boring and Flying sounds fun. Let's hope I was wrong with the first two.
*2 Hours Later…*
"Finally. Darn, Divination was insanely boring!" Rafe commented with a huge frown, "It was unnecessary. I don't know why I even have that class!" Hazel commented with an even larger frown. "I don't see why you guys are complaining." I shrugged, looking straight ahead. "That's because you saw something. We didn't." Rafe pointed out.
I suppose I did.
Hazel, Devin and Rafe stared at the crystal ball on our table and eventually just gave up. Rafe even fell asleep! He would've been busted were it not for Devin.
I… I on the other hand, saw something. What I saw was… How do I say this…
Interesting.
The only way I could describe what I saw was that there was a bunch of peoples creating a wizard circle. They chanted something and a bright light shone. Afterwards, I was awakened from my 'vision slumber', as Mrs. Trelawney Junior Jr. put to words.
"Oh, uh… Oliver told me our flying class will be held on the empty lawn near the forbidden forest." Devin explained, earning the attention of Hazel. "Then we'd better be running now, the lawn is pretty far away from our current class." She explained before making a dash for it.
We ran into our dorms, threw all of our books on our respective beds, then met up with Hazel outside of the Gryffindor Tower. "Let's go." She said before lifting her robe slightly to avoid tripping, then began running as fast as she could.
It took forever but we reached the large open field just in time. "Mr. Potter and friends. I was wondering when you'd show up." The professor smiled before continuing, "Hurry now,"
There were 20 brooms lying on the grassy ground. We each stood in-front of one as we waited for 3 more students, who happened to be Slytherin students.
Although they were literally 10 minutes later, the professor didn't bother to scold them. She was going to, but something stopped her.
It looked like fear.
"Welcome to flying, first years. I'm going to get straight to the point. This class requires a lot of energy, so eat an energy bar or anything you need before attending class, as this class is requires a lot of movement." She explained before holding her hand out right on top of the broom to her left.
"Now copy what I do," She instructed, "Up." She commanded.
The broom obeyed her command and flew straight into her arm. With a strong grip, she sat on her broom, which began levitating on the air.
"Now, flying itself requires a great amount of concentration. Lean forwards to move forwards, backwards to slow down. Down to lower yourself. To take off, lean upwards. Jump if you need to." She continued instructing us, then gave us time to do as she said.
"Up." I mimicked her, and instantly my broom flew into my hand. In fact, I was the first to achieve it!
I felt a bit proud, until one of the Slytherins achieved it and received claps from his friends. Just like that, my pride crumbled. I watched as Rafe and Hazel struggled to get their broom, Devin on the other hand got it after about 5 chants. I spotted a student reaching down and making a grab for the broom, only to receive scolding from the professor.
I quickly placed my broom between my thigh, the same way the professor did. I did face backwards though, I wouldn't want to take off and ram the student in-front of me. I was able to take off, although I did spin out of control a few seconds after taking control.
"Concentrate, Mr. Potter!" The professor yelled in a serious tone. I struggled to concentrate since it felt like my entire world was spinning, but then I miraculously began slowing down and finally balanced myself mid-air. "Very good, Mr. Potter." The professor commented.
Soon, Devin and Rafe took off, with Hazel being the last. Rafe too spun like crazy before gaining control. Devin on the other hand, moved in the air swiftly.
Soon, everyone was mid-air. Some flying slowly, some flying as if they were being chased by dragons. After about 15 minutes of flying around randomly, a student managed to crash down onto the ground. Immediately everyone landed and circled him.
"Ouch!" he yelled, holding his arm in pain. "Oh no. We'd better get you to the infirmary. Class dismissed!" The professor yelled quickly before helping said student up and quickly taking him to the infirmary.
We were about to continue flying and practicing until the Slytherins decided it was time to wreak havoc. "Give me back my Remembrall, Goyle." A girl stated in annoyance. "A Remembrall huh? I suppose I'll be keeping something this expensive. You know… For safekeeping." One of the Slytherins stated, earning laughs from the rest of his housemates.
"Give it back to her, Goyle." I angrily told him. "Lookie here. Looks like Mr. Potter is gonna try to be a hero." Mocked the fat wizard. "Why don't you come and get it?" He challenged me before taking off with his broom.
I let out an angry grunt before getting on my wand and taking off, "Harry!" Devin yelled before I took off. I spun around again, but this time, only for a short while. "Try getting the Remembrall from me, Potter." Challenged the Slytherin.
"Oh, I will." I replied, chasing after him. He made an abrupt stop, which in turn made me shoot past him. I made a sharp turn and flew after him, seeing Devin preparing to take off from the distance.
Once again, he stopped mid-air abruptly. "Try getting this, Potter." He stated with an evil grin before throwing the Remembrall. It flew past me at high speed.
I used all of my energy and will to make a forceful turn and pick up speed, just so I could catch the orb. 'I got it!' I thought joyfully once it was in my hand, I was this close to ramming into the tower in-front of me, and the orb was that close to landing on the ground and shattering.
I heard a loud whizzing noise, before I knew it, I was rammed by one of the Slytherin students.
The orb flew into the air as I fell, earning me a laugh from said Slytherin. I couldn't get up…
I didn't hear the sound of said orb shattering, which actually surprised me. "I got it!" Devin yelled joyfully. I wasn't even aware that he had whizzed by.
"Get him." Commanded Goyle, immediately Devin had 3 Slytherins chasing after him.
I quickly got up -although my body was in pain- and took off, going after Devin. "Devin!" I yelled loudly, earning his attention. He nodded before throwing the ball forcefully, and I caught it.
We played a game of 'Monkey Ball', I think that's what it called.
It's supposed to be one person in the middle trying to catch the ball as two other peoples throw it back and forth. Except this version, there were two peoples in the middle flying on their brooms while me and Devin kept throwing the Remembrall back and forth.
"Rafe catch!" I yelled as we neared the group of students who were on the ground watching us, then I threw the orb at him.
Devin and I made a quick landing near them, then the rest of the Gryffindor students made a wall protecting Rafe and the owner of the Remembrall.
"Stay back, Goyle." I warned him angrily, pointing my wand at him. "Oh what are you gonna do?" He asked, repeating his earlier question. "I know far more spells than you can ever imagine, Goyle." Hazel warned before pointing her wand at said opponent, "Incendio!" She chanted.
A blast of flames came from the tip of her wand, which scared the Slytherin students. Soon, the rest of the Gryffindor students copied us, blasting flames after flames towards the group of Slytherin students, who eventually ran away after one of them got caught on fire.
Only a little bit of his robe burnt though, so no real harm was done.
We cheered in joy as Rafe gave the ball to the girl, who smiled widely. "Thank you." She whispered.
"You two were awesome! You guys would totally make it into the Quidditch team!" One of our friends commented with a huge grin. "Quidditch?" I asked curiously. Before someone could answer us, one of the professors came to us with a serious expression.
"Mr. Potter and Mr. Malfoy. Please come with me. The rest of you go back to your dorms." He commanded, immediately the mood was gone. We did as he said, Devin and I followed him while the rest of them went on their way. Hazel and Rafe looked at us with worried expressions before leaving.
"Professor McGonagall wants to see you." The staff stated in a serious tone once we stopped in-front Professor McGonagall office. Devin looked at me before nodding, then moving forwards and knocking the wooden door. "Come in." A familiar voice came from behind the door.
Both of us walked into the room nervously. Professor McGonagall was accompanied by two other students, but we couldn't make out their face since the sun made their face look pitch-black from where they were standing.
"Mr. Potter and Mr. Malfoy. That was a very reckless and stupid thing you've just done." She scolded, I looked at her curiously. Did she see what we did at the field…?
Then I realized. She could see the lawn through her window! Her office is all the way on top of the tower I almost rammed into!
"However, you've earned your places in the Quidditch team." She continued, a huge grin formed on her face. "W-What?" Devin gasped in surprise, his jaw dropping onto the ground.
"You guys were amazing." Oliver spoke up. Apparently the two mysterious students were Oliver and Ceilan. "You two have amazing throwing and catching, but Harry, you caught that Remembrall gracefully. You managed to stop in time and catch it before hitting the wall." Oliver commented with a huge grin, I felt a small smile creeping up.
"You on the other hand, Devin, had amazing speed and acted fast. You managed to out-fly three Slytherins." Commented Professor McGonagall with a small smile.
"What exactly is Quidditch…?" I asked curiously, though I got no answer from it.
"You'll see tomorrow. We'll train from 3 PM to 6:30 PM." Ceilan explained, a small smirk plastered on his face.
~Ceilan
I can't believe it. The pieces are coming together slowly!
Maybe after 4 years of searching, I've found him. Maybe.
~Jamieson
As soon as we stepped out of the office, Hazel hugged us both while Rafe had a humongous grin on his face. "You guys have got to see this." Hazel exclaimed, "Wait-" Not even Oliver could stop an excited Hazel, apparently.
Hazel dragged both of us down a hall, then to the left, then down. We ended up near the Ravenclaw's common room. "Look at this, Jamieson." Hazel pointed at one of the many shelves of trophies, medals, certificates and plaques.
'Hall of Fame' I spotted the name of this particular hall hung on a sign on top.
Devin and I walked closer and closer to the set of plaques Hazel pointed at.
I gasped in awe, so apparently, starting from James Potter, Harry Potter, James Potter II and Albus Potter… Almost everyone from my family were elite Quidditch players. Devin on the other hand, had a small proud smile. Draco Malfoy and Scorpius Malfoy were excellent seekers of the Slytherin house as well.
"I guess we came from a long line of awesome Quidditch players huh?" I asked Devin with a small grin, said boy was also smiling, albeit sheepishly. "Why don't you try out too?" I asked, pointing at the plaques that had his family. Fred Weasley, George Weasley and Ronald Weasley.
"Nah, I don't like all those physical stuff. I'd rather eat, really." He commented in a laid-back tone, smiling at us. "Yeah, you'll be fatter than Goyle soon." Hazel commented, rolling her eyes.
Now that I've a full look of the entire Quidditch team…
Apparently, the first Oliver Wood was one of the best captains, while Cedric Diggory was one of the elites of Hufflepuff. Cedric Diggory…
That name actually sounds stupidly familiar. As if I've heard it almost every day before…
~That night…
I actually couldn't go to sleep that night.
The thought of Quidditch occupied my mind. What kind of sport is that?
I'm bad at running, let alone playing sports!
Other than that, the name Cedric Diggory kept repeating in my mind. Not only was his name familiar, but his picture was even more familiar.
This is one of the weaknesses I wish I didn't have, short-term memory!
"You're awake?" Devin's voice came from behind me, which startled me. Albeit he was speaking softly. "Yeah, I'm excited for Quidditch." I explained, lying slightly.
"Same." He stated before joining me on the balcony of the tower, giving us full view of almost the entire school. Right across from us was Ravenclaw's tower, next to it was the Astronomy tower. Then there's the tower with McGonagall and the principal's office, there's the great hall, the classes, the empty field...
Just outside the school was this old abandoned hut with gigantic pumpkins growing on the side.
I think I'm gonna take a look, along with the other four, at the ruins near the Forbidden Forest.
I notice that Devin's hand and my hand were actually quite close together. There was this itching feeling in me that I should just grab his and intertwine my hand... Not sure why.
But that's exactly what I did.
His hand was soft and the touch had me feeling tingly. I looked at him subtly and saw his face burning red before I intertwined our fingers. I loved having his hand in mine, which felt weird...
I've never actually felt this before, but boy am I addicted to it.
Within a few seconds, we were asleep, with our hands tangled together.
