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Summary: When Ebony Maddox was sent to Hogwarts for her sixth year of schooling, her parents had decided to move, she did not expect meeting Aster Avondale, a Gryffindor sixth year.
When the school learns of the Triwizard Tournament Ebony enters and finds herself, and Aster, in a big mystery that concerns not only them, but four guests who are supervising the competition.
Rating: K
Pairing(s): N/A
Author Note: This chapter is dedicated to iAmericanIdiot and AGirlCalledPadfoot for commenting, thanks guys. Anyways, enjoy!
《Chp. 2: Coincidence, I Think Not》
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Ebony Maddox never dreamed, but the night before she left for Hogwarts on the Hogwarts Express, she found herself in a dream.
A redhaired woman looked up from where she was sitting, distressed clearly written on her face. Her gray eyes were red, probably from crying, and she seemed to be holding herself back from releasing more tears."Arthur, I don't know what to do." She spoke, her voice laced with worry, to the man sitting opposite her. They seemed to be siblings, both sharing rather thick eyebrows, but the other did not look fazed."Neither do I, Astoria." He took a sip of tea calmly, "Shouldn't you be talking to William about this?""W-william? No! He'd...""Lecture you? Yes, you need one and I suppose I shall give it to you." The man stood up, "You know we're different, we have rules. You broke one and you deserve to face the consequences, no matter how harsh they are."The woman; Astoria, squeaked her face paling rapidly, "But Arthur he will..." She trailed off, her eyes suddenly lighting up determinedly. "What if this was Alfred?"Arthur opened his mouth but closed it swiftly, he sighed, giving into her distress. "Fine. I suppose I could help you.."The redhaired woman looked relieved, her gray eyes widening. "Thank you, Arthur, thank you.""Yeah, whatever." He shrugged it off, "Now about Natalia... Maybe... Send her to another country..."
Ebony woke up with a headache, not a big one but one that ached in the back of her head.
Her thoughts turned to her dream, more focusing on where she got it. She didn't know anybody named Natalia besides the one in her house, well old house, of Thunderbird. But they weren't close and only knew she was originally born in Puerto Rico.
Ebony sighed, deciding to think about it later on the train. She looked at the giant clock in the room her parents had reserved for her at the Leaky Cauldron, they were on a government meeting in China, something about a foreign problem between the two counties, and had sent her to London by herself. Hence why she was by herself at the Leaky Cauldron.
She was startled to find it almost 10, which meant she had a bit over an hour to get to King'sCross Station and in the Hogwarts Express before it left at 11.
She got out of bed and quickly dress, picking out a silver hoodie and some jeans as well as her brown combat boots, and brushed her almost black hair into a simple plait down her back. She then grabbed her chest and began dragging it down the stairs, hoping she would be able to make it.
Unfortunately, it seemed fate was against her and she found her foot stuck under the giant chest, with a determined scowl she tugged at it, finally freeing it before tumbling down the stairs and landing in a heap at the foot of the giant staircase. Ebony yelped as the chest began to slide down following her path.
Suddenly something lifted her up out of the way of the giant chest and set her on the feet, she turned, her braid smacking his face, and was about to thank her saver until she noticed he was shaking with laughter.
His chestnut coloured hair was lazily styled as if he just got out of bed, his blue eyes were full of mirth and laughter and he couldn't hide his grin from her.
With a scowl of anger she punch him in the arm. "You aren't suppose to be laughing at a lady, you idiot."
He rubbed his arm, wincing slightly, and studied her. "And your suppose to fall over with gratitude because I just saved you."
"I am not thanking you!" She huffed loudly and marched to her chest, kicking it with a yelp of pain. "Stupid chest."
The boy laughed again and walked after her lazily, "You're heading to Hogwarts too?"
"No kidding Sherlock. What are you, some sort of genius?"
"I've been told I am, you look like you need some help. So, what can I do?"
Her face flushed darkly and she grabbed the chest's handle.
"You can take yourself and your suffocating ego somewhere else." Ebony marched towards the door, dragging the chest behind her.
He only grinned and followed her, taking the other end of her chest into his hands and helped her take chest outside and into a cab, where his luggage already was.
He opened the door and followed her inside the cab and told the driver to take them to King's Cross Station.
"Soo... What's your name?" He asked, poking her side when she ignored him.
Ebony slapped his hand away, "Ebony Maddox, now shut up."
"Pleasure to meet you, Miss Maddox."
"Yeah, yeah."
"Aster Avondale, at your service." He grinned lightly, holding out his hand.
She shook his hand and turned away from him to look out of the cab window.
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Ebony was hoping she could ditch the arrogant Brit at King's Cross but he had been persistent in helping her find a compartment and making sure she wasn't alone; he had fulfilled that by sitting with her. So now she was stuck with him, for the whole train ride.
How lovely this day turned out to be.
But, the train ride did allow her to find out about the Brit. She found out he was at the Leaky Cauldron to help out Tom, who was a family friend, but actually lived in Godric's Hallow, wherever that was.
In turn, Ebony told Aster that she had originally been born in Ireland but had moved to America when she was a young child, and had been attending school there for the last several years. She also explained that her parents were moving to London that year and that's how she found herself heading to Hogwarts.
"So you're not sorted yet?"
"No."
"Ooh! I hope you get in Gryffindor, you can be with me!"
"Then that's what I least want!"
"Oh well, I'll still be your friend even if you get in Slytherin."
"Please no."
He only chuckled and helped her out of the compartment as the train rolled to a stop.
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Ebony was led into Hogwarts with the 1st years. She stood out, being much taller and older than every single one of them but she glared at anyone who have her an odd look and pretty soon everyone got the message to leave the American teen alone, well except for Aster who waved at her happily, which she plainly ignored.
Suddenly, the hat in the front of the room began to sing, many of the new students jumped, thankfully she didn't.
A thousand years or more ago,When I was newly sewn,There lived four wizards of renown,Whose names are still well known:Bold Gryffindor, from wild moor,Fair Ravenclaw, from glen,Sweet Hufflepuff, from valley broad,Shrewd Slytherin, from fen,They shared a wish, a hope, a dream,They hatched a daring planTo educate young sorcerersThus Hogwarts School began.Now each of these four foundersFormed their own house, for eachDid value different virtuesIn the ones they had to teach.By Gryffindors, the bravest werePrized far beyond the rest;For Ravenclaw, the cleverestWould always be the best;For Hufflepuff, hard workers wereMost worthy of admission;And power-hungry SlytherinLoved those of great ambition.While still alive they did divideTheir favourites from the throng,Yet how to pick the worthy onesWhen they were dead and gone?'Twas Gryffindor who found the way,He whipped me off his headThe founders put some brains in meSo I could choose instead!Now slip me snug about your ears,I've never yet been wrong,I'll have a look inside your minsAnd tell where you belong!
Ebony was not pleased to be having a hat read her thoughts and with a small frown she waited as the younger students were started to be sorted.
"Ackerly, Stewart!"
"RAVENCLAW!"
"Creevey, Dennis!"
"GRYFFINDOR!"
And it on until it;
"Mack, Doris!" Who was sorted into Hufflepuff and then she was called.
With a sigh, Ebony started towards the stool and gently set the hat on her head bracing herself for the hat's mind reading.
'Hmm.. This is interesting... Very interesting... I see.. Hufflepuff nor Ravenclaw would not be a house for you, miss... Ah, miss Maddox.'
The hat paused, thinking.
'Are you sure that is your name?'
Ebony nodded, her thick eyebrows furrowing.
'Hmmm... If you say so... Well, miss Maddox. I believe that Slytherin calls you, it is in your blood. And, miss Maddox, remember magic is also in your blood, and it's very strong. I wish you the best, miss Maddox.'
The hat called out Slytherin and she sat down the hat, quickly making it over to the Slytherin table where she was welcomed. She glanced at the Gryffindor table, catching Aster's eyes and gave him a small smile. He grinned back.
Soon, the sorting had finished and the occupants of the great feast hall were stuffing their faces with dinner, well some were doing that more eloquently than others. (Yes I'm talking about you Ronald, eat with your mouth closed please; Hermione will appreciate it.) And soon, all were full and looking to the front of the vast room, where Dumbledore and stood up to address the occupants of the room. The only noise being the storm thundering outside.
"So!" Dumbledore started, smiling widely. "Now that we are fed and watered, I must once more ask for your attention, while I give out a few notices."
He started by talking about the forbidden items, Ebony found it hard to believe 437 items had been banned, and places forbinned to the students.
He then informed them the dreadful, well to some, that the annual Quidditch Cup would not take place that year. Which led to quite a few outbursts of protest.
His explanation, though, was interrupted by a lone figure who stood in the giant doorway of the Great Hall. He looked liked he had better days, with many scars on his face and hands and a part of his nose was missing a chunk, but it was his eyes that made Ebony look away. They were unusual and she had an inking suspicion that one was fake, and served as a replacement eye.
Breaking the shocked silence Dumbledore introduced the stranger as he took a seat.
"May I introduce our new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher? Professor Moody."
The room was still in shocked silence and Dumbledore continued to start to talk about whatever he had starting to earlier before he was interrupted by Moody's dramatic entrance.
"As I was saying," He started again, "We are to have the honour of hosting a very exciting event over the coming months, an event that has not been held for over a century. It is my great pleasure to inform you that the Triwizard Tournament will be taking place at Hogwarts this year."
Dumbledore paused before holding out his hand to two people sitting next to him. They looked nothing alike but shared unusual thick eyebrows. The female had long red hair and gray eyes, full of mischief, her posture relaxed. The male on the other hand looked tense and even a bit angry. He had green eyes and unruly blonde hair.
Ebony nearly fainted in surprised. The two guests matched the descriptions of the two in her dream. She swallowed nervously. . . Something wasn't right. How could she have a dream about two people she never met right before she saw them in person.
Her thoughts were interrupted as the Headmaster spoke again. " May I introduce you to Astoria Kirkland; head of the international affairs department and her brother Arthur Kirkland, who will represent the UK, to be more specific Hogwarts, in this international competition."
He sat down and the female stood, brushing her hair behind her ears.
She explained what the tournament was and the rules. Many were upset, especially the two redheads in Gryffindor, to find that you had to be of age to participate.
Ebony grinned, she was 17, old enough to put her name in and maybe even end up being called. She glanced back at the Gryffindor table and saw Aster grinning widely as well.
Maybe coming here wasn't so bad.
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Another update just for you Padfoot because updating The Laws of Normality wasn't good enough for you. :3 Canadia.Anyways, this was mostly a filler chapter except the dream and the sorting were important, and give some clues to you if you think hard enough.So, I hope it wasn't rushed and you liked it. Next chapter will have the calling of the champions and some regular filler stuff and some Aster and Ebony moments.Yes, folks that is going to be a pairing.Can anyone guess the other pairing? It'll be hard at this moment but I'll drop some clues later, oh, and yes Astoria is the new and improved form of Erinn. I like this version better;3Anywho, please review, I like those :3Word count: 2329Written on: July 11, 2k17