Chapter 7: The Echo of True Love
Misty's first date was not what she expected. It wasn't romantic, and it certainly didn't take place in the Hogwarts courtyard. In fact, it was detention with Filch. They were forced to take care of the Hogwarts animals. First up was taking care of the Thestrals.
"I wonder what these things look like…" Misty said as she carefully fed the meat to the majestic Thestrals.
"They look li-" Lance began, but quickly stopped.
"What?" Misty asked.
"Nothing," Lance quickly said in suspicion.
Before Misty could press this matter further, they saw a figure walking out of the Forbidden Forest.
"Thought you guys might need some help," said Jacksyn, walking over to a classical Thestral and gently stroking its pale neck.
"Thanks," said Misty, upset that Jacksyn was interrupting their alone time.
After they were done with that, Filch moved them to the unicorns. Although most unicorns would distrust male gendered men, Lance seemed to get along fine with them, and with Jacksyn being part wolf they loved him.
Misty giggled as one of the younger unicorns licked her face after she fed it one of the vegetarian meals.
"These things love you," Lance said in a kind manner to the young Misty Echo.
Misty smiled.
A week later, it was time for their actual date. In the Hogwarts Courtyard, Lance had conjured two majestic chairs and a beautiful table for them to sit on.
"So, first matter is that I would like to thank you for saving me from my vampyric father Zanamine and his mind control. I don't know what would have happened to my well being without you. I am sorry if you were hurt in the fight," Lance elegantly said.
"Oh, I couldn't have lasted without you Lance. I needed to rescue you. Who else would save me from Landett and her goon of gits?" Misty Echo asked.
"Well, you have Jacksyn and Julie, they seem to have a very kind disposition. You sure do have a great taste in friends," Lance said.
"Well, not really. Nanabelle Gana betrayed me. She tried to hurt you when you were under your father, Zanamine's, mind control. We had to leave her behind before she attacked the rest of us."
"…Misty, I have something to tell you. I'm an animagi. I can turn into a wolf when I have the will to do so. My father taught me how to do such a thing."
"Well, that's perfectly okay. I like animagi, they always seem to be nice."
Lance laughed. "Well, that's a little odd. But okay. So, how was your year at Hogwarts so far?"
"Meh. You, Julie, and Jacksyn seemed to help, but it still has been aggravating. Randett's been terrorizing me this year while the teachers just don't seem to care. I'll try to get a job when I'm older where I don't have to be with that many people. There's not a very good nice to git ratio at this school."
"I'm sure that will improve with time as the people here mature with age."
Misty paused. "…Thank you Lance. You have been so kind and helpful and nice with me this unfortunate year here at Hogwarts."
"You've been nice as well Misty."
"Lance…I-I think I love you…" Misty said, staring at her feet.
Lance smiled. "I love you too."