Chapter 5:
I woke up early to go to breakfast.
I got my schedule and a map.
I still got lost.
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How the hell did I get into Ravenclaw?!
"How did I get lost?!" she yelled into the castle, the paintings jumped and turned to look at her in disapproval, she gave a sheepish smile in apology. She starts walking and looking around, trying to find her way back to the Great Hall, 'How is it that this always happens to me, I'm like Zoro except cuter, I should've listened to Harry….'
*Flashback*
She had woken up early enough to do her morning meditation and get a shower before going down to Great Hall. On the way to breakfast she met Padma Patil her other roommate, along with Morag McDougal, Lisa Turpin and Sue Li they walked together to the Great hall talking excitedly to each other about the upcoming school day. "I can't wait for our first class, I've read so much on the subjects and they seem intriguing and something I can really sink my claws into." Renata tells them, skipping slightly and almost twirling. The others giggle, "Haha, what are you a cat or something?" Sue tells her teasingly, Renata just smirks at her, "Nah nothing as small as that, I'm more of a bear really." she nods proud of her choice, the others look at her peculiarly, "A bear why would you want to be something so …. Umm, big and scary looking." Lisa asks her in confusion, she chuckles and smiles brightly at her, "It's not that I wish to be but that I am, but anyway Padma you have a sister right." she nods and smiles calmly, "Yes she was sorted into Gryffindor, I know she's getting along fine with everyone. She's louder and more outgoing than me, so it helps with the whole socializing thing." I nod.
They arrive to the Great Hall at the same time that Harry, Ron and Neville were getting there. Renata wickedly smiled and took a few steps back the girls looked at her in confusion, she took a deep breathe and charged,
"DYNAMIC ENTRY!"
Everything was silent, the students looked at her as if she were crazy, and Harry well he just face palmed, he expected it she did this in Primary too, he walked up to her quickly and bitch slapped the back of her head, "Dumbass not again people are trying to eat!" she turns to him and pouts, "But then how are they going to know that they're most youthful and awesome person is here." he just looks at her with an 'are you stupid' face. "Nevermind you're not going to stop anytime soon, just *sigh* let's go eat breakfast," she nods in satisfaction, "Good you have finally learned young grasshopper you are now ready for the next level of training-", "No eat, then talk." he looks at her with a serious face his eyes though were filled with mirth, she smiled at him and walked to the table to eat. SHe looked back to find Ron with a gaping jaw, Neville looking as if he was about to faint from nerves, and the girls look at her with amazed and weirded out looks, except for Padma and Morag they just looked slightly surprised. "Are you guys just going to stand there, you know we won't get to eat till lunch, so it's best if you eat now." she looks at them with tame smile and calmer demeanor a complete 180 from the person they had just seen. They all nodded quickly and hurried to the table, "Are you sure we can eat here, I mean this is the Gryffindor table?" Lisa whispered worriedly towards Renata. she shrugs her mouth already stuffed with food from the table, she looked about to answer, "Answer with your mouth full and I'll tell your mother you need remedial lessons in etiquette" Harry warned her menacingly, she nods at him rapidly and swallows the food and downs it with orange juice, "Man no need to threaten me with Mama," she looks at him with irritation and turns to Lisa and gives her a reassuring smile, "There is nothing against the rules with sitting with your friends at different tables, as long as it isn't dinner or a special occasion like a feast or something." she nodded in relief, and Harry looked at her surprised, "You actually did read the school texts,", "DON'T ACT SO SURPRISED FOUR EYES, I AIN'T STUPID, YEAH!" she looks at him irritated, he smiles at her mockingly, "Tch I'm in Ravenclaw for a reason you know," she pouts, but then smiles at him, his smile lightens and they end up laughing.
"Psst, hey you why are they laughing?" Padma questions Ron, he shrugs and scratches the back of his head in confusion, "But any way we should head over to our table at the end of breakfast we'll get our schedules and we need that." Renata looks toward the four girls on the other side of the table, they nod and stand quickly heading over to the other table.
"Hello Neville, Ron how was your guy's first night at Hogwarts she smiles at them kindly, surprisingly Neville answers first with a slight stutter but calmer than he was before, "It was nice, weird but homely I guess." he smiled nervously, Ron nodded, "Yeah I thought it would be harder to fall asleep in a unknown place but it was pretty easy." Harry laughed a little, "Yeah you slept soundly alright. Ended up snoring all night" she laughed along with Harry and even Neville gave wider smile than before, Ron blushed but calmed down enough to laugh as well. "Anyway I got to go and get my classes, I'll see you guys at lunch.", "Wait, make sure you don't separate from the other girls, you know how bad your sense of direction is, you'll get lost in 10 seconds." she gives him a salute, "Maybe captain." and starts walking away, "I'M SERIOUS YOU'LL GET LOST!"
She sat down with the other girls and talked until they got our class schedules, they had a few classes together but those were the ones with only Ravenclaws in them, the rest were different. The first class of the day they all had no coinciding classes so they went their separate ways.
That's how Renata is now lost.
*End of Flashback*
"God Dammit how in the seven hells am I going to find my way back, even if I get directions I'll get lost anyway I have to have someone guide me at least once, they should do that instead of the whole feast thing just show everyone where the classes are. Oh well I'll see what I can do." In the end she wandered around for about 15 minutes before ending up ather first class she apologized and sat down at the back. The rest of the day went rather uneventfully, the classes were interesting since the subjects were new, after her first class which was Charms, she had Transfiguration, History of Magic, Potions with Harry, Ron and Neville, Defence Against Dark Arts with them as well, and Herbology with Lisa and Sue.
Astronomy sucked by the way.
No one should try to wake me up before I want to they will get my awesome fist in their face.
Professor learned that the hard way.
I got detention for my, unconscious, actions.
It was finally the day of flying lessons and she was terrified, "I don't know why you're so worried." Padma looks at her weirdly and Ron nods agreeing with her, "Yes well as I said before I am a bear not a falcon I like my feet firmly planted on the ground unless I'm on a plane or a roller coaster in which case I forsake my bear heritage." she nods in conviction Sue and Morag look at her weirdly, "Why do you keep saying you're a bear?" Morag asks. Neville, Lisa and Hermione who was listening in on the conversation looked curious.
"Well Pop's family they're old, and very spiritual I guess, their family for generation have been represented by the bear. His family is back in the old days had many great shaman come from them and over the years have evolutionized to the modern doctors and bears signify it's a time for healing or for using one's own healing abilities to heal others. The bears primary meaning is strength and confidence, they are never it but the one supporting." They all looked confused she tried to explain it again, "Okay so in terms of a story they aren't the hero," they nod in understanding, "Okay so the bear means they are not the hero, but while they may not be the main guy or gal they are the support, the healer, the pillar, the person you turn too to spill your troubles to, they are the people who in times of difficulty will triumph over adversity and try to lead them back to safety. The bear grounds the hero and helps in times of need. The bear is also an animal that is feared and admired for its strength. Its presence inspires respect. Its strength and powerful stature will inspire you to step into a leadership role in life and take action without fear."
They all look in awe.
"But yeah, that's why I always say I'm a bear, it's just what my family represents." she shrugs and goes back to eating breakfast unaware of the silence found not only in her group of friends but also some of the people around them.
"I still think it's weird not the animal thing but the shaman to doctor but I guess in retrospect they do similar tasks." she shrugs.
The owls come in with mail soon after.
"Neville got Remeberall", "I've read of those they're supposed to turn red when the person holding it has forgotten something" Renata looks at her in understanding and watches it turn red, "The thing is I can't remember what I've forgotten."
They soon headed out to the field, "God this isn't safe, there aren't even any safety nets or anything." she walked stiffly onto the field. Harry patted her shoulder in reassurance, "You'll be fine for crying out loud you partner with Neville for potions I'm sure you'll survive this." she glares at him slightly, but it softens and acknowledges that he was only trying to make light of the situation.
"Ah you're right. Someone as awesome as me will survive this task and come stronger from this,", he pats her back in agreement, "Sure, sure whatever you Teddy.", "Don't call me that Buck.", "I'm not a deer don't call me that, Buck was a bloody wanker.", "Fine Little Tiger." They smile and walke the rest of the kids just followed exasperated and accepting.
"Alright children I am Madame Hooch, Let's get started! First off, get on the left side of your brooms please and stick your right hand over the broom and say 'Up!'. Come on now."
Renata stands between Neville and Ron, 'Okay I can do this, I'll be fine trust myself.' she takes a deep breathe and says up with resolute confidence in her voice.
Neville was having trouble with his broom, "U-up." she puts her hand on his shoulder, he jumps slightly in surprise and looks at her with discouraged eyes, "It's alright Nev I'll help you. All you have to take is a deep breathe and close your eyes and imagine a place where your most peaceful.", "W-where would that be." he says lowly, she thinks for a moment before snapping her fingers and making an 'Aha' motion, "When you're in the greenhouse during Herbology you seem really at peace and happy. You're really confident and I get some really calm and satisfied vibes from you, you seem the happiest there but again I can't tell you what you are and aren't" she shrugs 'It's also when your magic is the warmest and most refreshing' and turns to Harry to ask how much longer the class would go on for.
She missed Neville's happy and surprised smile. Blush dusted his cheeks.
"Okay." he takes a deep breathe and imagines himself in the Greenhouse,his body relaxed slightly and he gained a small but calm smile, "Up." he spoke resolutely, the broom jumped into his hand.
That day he would remember as the day he found a way to calm himself.
While she may have prevented him from jumping the gun and ending up with broken wrist, it also stopped Harry from becoming a seeker, 'Honestly I'm fine with that, Neville isn't hurt and Harry will get his chance next year, even Madame Hooch told him to try out next year, but what will Quirrel do now.'
She fell asleep soon after.
She dreamed that night of herself in a grove filled with Honeysuckles, Hyacinth, Morning Glory, Geranium, Myrtle, Violets, and Tulips. She looked around and found a Black Bear, a Stag, twin foxes, a crow, and 2 owls one brown with white and the other black and grey. 'Where am I?' and the stag and bear came closer and the bear nudged her to move towards the groups of animals then…..
She woke up to the next day confused but not knowing why.
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