II. The Legend

*flashback to book six*

It was a hot day towards the end of May. Sunlight poured through the open window and into the dimly lit classroom. At the front of the classroom, Professor Binns floated inches above the ground while writing on the worn out chalkboard.

I sat there, staring out the window. I could see owls flying through the Forbidden Forest and soaring over the Black Lake into the mountains in the distance. I looked at the clock above the door. 3:30. I sighed. Only a half hour left of boring History of Magic. I looked around the room and saw that no one was paying any attention to Professor Binns' lecture on the founders of Hogwarts.

Across the room, my roommates Jessica McDonald and Laura Watson were passing notes to each other. By their giggling I could tell they were probably talking about our fellow Gryffindor, Sean O'Malley, who they found to be "the hottest guy in the wizarding world!" All the other Gryffindors and Ravenclaws in the class were doodling or sleeping. The only person who seemed mildly interested in Professor Binns' discussion was my best friend, Luna Lovegood.

She just sat there, listening intently about the lives of the four founders. She seemed to be very fascinated by the day's topic. Since I had nothing better to do, I decided to listen in on the lecture. In his dull, monotone voice, Professor Binns was explaining about the children of the founders.

"All of the children of the founders went to Hogwarts when the school first opened. The only child that is remembered today is Helena Ravenclaw. She is well known as the Grey Lady or the ghost of Ravenclaw house. Little is known about Helga Hufflepuff's daughters Rosalind and Catherine. Not much is known about the offspring of Godric Gryffindor and Salazar Slytherin. However, there are rumors. Legend says that Genevieve Gryffindor and Decius Slytherin were secretly lovers. They supposedly set up a meeting place near the kitchens where they could see each other without anyone knowing. Of course this is all just talk. Let's move on to the years after the founders…."

I sat there pondering what he had just said. That's so romantic that they had a secret meeting spot! I wonder if that's really true....

After the bell rang, I jumped out of my seat and rushed over to Luna's desk. "So what did you think of Binn's lecture?" I inquired.

"I thought it was fascinating!" she said, beaming. "I'm quite interested in the founders. You know, daddy is going to try to recreate the lost diadem of Ravenclaw!"

"I thought the part about Gryffindor's and Slytherin's kids was cool. Do you really think that there is a room that they met at?" I asked her.

"Ginny…" a voice said from behind me. It was Jessica, followed by Laura. "Were you actually listening to the crap Binns said? He doesn't even know that he's dead!"

"No," I lied. "It sounded too crazy to be true."

Laura and Jessica walked away laughing. Luna turned toward me and said airily, "I believe they were in love. You know, love always occurs between the heirs of enemies."

I smiled. At that moment, I knew she was right. I decided maybe while everyone was at dinner, I'd try looking for this mysterious room. There would be no harm in trying.