Athena soared down, down, down, her arms still outstretched.
Except they were no longer arms.
They were shrinking, shrinking, shrinking, sprouting rust-coloured feathers, her fingers dissapearing.
She shot back up, her wings flapping joyfully. She opened her mouth... Beak, as it were, and a quiet "Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh" Came forth. She dipped and dived, going above the black lake and looking at her reflection in the water. She was quite small, fron wingtip to wingtip, couldn't have been more that 15 centimetres. Her feathers were a few shades darker than her own hair, and her eyes... Well they were the same shade as her own emeralald green irises.
After her first formation, she had found out that she was a variation on the Sokoke Scops Owl, which are mostly native to Kenya. She didn't bother questioning why she was this animal, because everyone knew that you couldn't pick what animagus you were. Fate decided, and fate decided an Owl for her. A rare owl, at least.
She dipped and turned, her feathers skimming over the water. She had done the process of becoming an Animagus in her fourth year, stealing a mandrake leaf from the herbology classroom and holding it in her mouth for an entire month. It wasn't a pleasant experience. She wasn't going to go into detail about what else she had done.
But it was worth it, so, so worth it. She loved this. Being free, soaring in the air, flying.
After an hour, she floated to an open window near the ground, which she had left open. It was right by the dungeons, and she floated in, using her enhanced hearing and eyesight to sense if there was anyone near. After a bit, she quickly changed back, walking quickly and quietly back to her dorm, before falling into a quiet, dreamless rest.
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They all awoke to chirping birds, coming from Athena's phone. Athena groaned, hitting the snooze button, pulling her pillow over her head. She was regretting the rendezvous she had taken last night.
After five minutes, she sighed, getting up and resetting the alarm for six. She went to the bathrooms and quickly hopped into the shower, washing her hair and body. When she got out, Sierra was brushing her teeth, and Athena joined her, smiling.
"It's good to have you back." Sierra said, spitting into the sink.
"It's good to be back. I've not gone a day without thinking of you all." Athena replied, grinning and going over to where her school clothes were. She quickly got dressed, and Sierra peeked in the mirror. Her cheeks flushed brightly when she got a full side-view of Athena's body, from the full chest, to the nicely rounded rear. She looked away when Athena was done, and she quickly walked out of the bathroom, her cheek pink and burning.
Athena watched her go, an eyebrow cocked questioningly, before she shrugged, pulling on her thigh-high stockings. These ones were thick and wool, reaching mid-thigh, and went under her skirt a bit, covering half of her tattoos. Didn't want to take any chances.
Athena walked to the room and grabbed her Schedule, looking at it with interest in her eyes.
Athena Faebar Glas, 5th year, 2021.
Mondays-
Breakfast
History of Magic
Potions
Lunch
Free Period
Divination
Defense Against The Dark Arts
Tuesday
Breakfast
Charms (Double class)
Transfiguration
Lunch
Care of Magical Creatures
Herbology
Wednesday
Breakfast
Transfiguration (Double Class)
Herbology
Free Period
Lunch
Care of Magical Creatures
Defense Against the Dark Arts (Double class)
Astronomy (Midnight)
Thursday
Breakfast
Potions
Arithmancy
Muggle Studies (Athena snorted. She knew she could teach this class.)
Lunch
Divination
Study of Ancient Runes
Friday
Breakfast
History of Magic
Herbology
Free Period
Lunch
Potions
Defense Against The Dark Arts
Transfiguration.
She grinned, and switched with the other three girls. Looks like on Wednesday and Friday they all shared a free period, but not on Monday. She nodded, and figured she'd have it with someone else, and if not she'd spend the time either flying, or drawing.
They all made their way to breakfast, grabbing the boys on their way out, and they all sat at the table. After a few minutes, Athena excused herself, and she walked over to the Gryffindor table, where all talk ceased.
"What? Are my robes inside out? Keep talking, nothing to see here." She was grinning, and everyone relaxed. Athena scooted by Rose, grinning and wiggling her eyebrows at the girl's and Scorpiuses interlocked hands. Rose giggled and blushed, and suddenly Liam Jordan was kneeling in front of her, his hands clasped together and his eyes pleading.
"Athena Glas, will you do me the honor of going with me to the years first Hogsmead trip?" He said this in a rush of breath, and she blushed, her lips curving into a shy, delighted smile, when her eyes were caught by a group of sixth-year boys, all Gryffindors, James included. They were laughing, but she took no notice. She looked back at Liam, and she saw an emotion she couldn't quite name. She decided to take a chance.
"I'd love to, Liam!" She said excitedly, leaning forwards and hugging him. He stiffened, before hugging her back, patting her back. When she pulled away, he had a smile on his face, and she placed a kiss upon his cheek.
When she walked away, she made sure to swing her hips, knowing that if she turned around, James and his friends would be staring at her.
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Charms was nice. Professor Flitwick welcomed her back, and informed her pointedly that Choir was thriving, thanks to her asking him about it. She hadn't gone to auditions in her first year, due to her falling into a depression. He told her he was expecting her at the auditions in a months' time. She solemnly swore that he would see her there.
Potions went by, and Athena could feel, and see people turning to look at her every so often. She ignored them, choosing to draw Professor Sharp, who was talking to them about Viritaserum, the truth potion which they would be brewing within a weeks time. Athena found drawing Sharp was very interesting, for the woman lived up to her name. Her dark skin was cut by a strong, sharp jawline, and a high, regal, straight nose. Her eyes were piercing, and her long black hair, pulled into a severe bun underneath her velvet pointed hat's brim, shone. The woman was a nice subject to draw. Athena purposefully left the drawing on her desk, smiling as she walked out of class.
Lunch was uneventful, Athena migrated back and forth between the Gryffindor, Slytherin, and Ravenclaw tables. She made sure that Lily was getting along fine, and she placed a loving kiss upon the girl's head, which made the Ravenclaw girl giggle.
Hugo was in Gryffindor, and she ruffled his hair as she walked by him, causing his friends to chuckle, and him mock-glare at her, before grinning and waving.
James and his friends watched her, the girl who four years ago threw herself off a tower. She was... Different. James remembered her as the girl who flinched any time someone raised her voice. The girl who cried at the drop of a pin. The girl who showered his family in gifts, and practically refused any in return. He felt bad for messing with her, but he'll be damned if he admits that.
Athena was walking back to the common-room, to grab delilah and her drawing pad, when she heard muffled voices that seemed angry. Being a curious prat, she snuck over and turned a corner, before quietly gasping in outrage.
There were three girls, Slytherins, surrounding a Gryffindor who couldn't be a day over the age of 12, while the others were obviously in at least their sixth year.
One of the older girls was the one who cornered Athena last night.
"So you think because you're a Gryffindor you're better than the rest of us?" The girl sneered. She was tall and blonde, like Jennifer, but that was where the comparisons stopped. The girl had alabaster skin and cool hazel eyes. Her lips were painted a bright red, and she had makeup caked all over her face. Athena appreciated make-up, even wore some herself, but this girl needed to work on her technique.
"N-No, Vivian! I-I've never said anything like that!" The young girl said, and Athena could tell that the girl was trying not to cry.
One of Vivian's friends, a tall, burly looking brute of a girl pushed the Gryffindor girl down.
"Well, Samantha, you must be thinking it! You high and mighty piece of sh-"
"Hey! What the fuck are you doing?" Athena suddenly burst. She was livid.
Vivian suddenly turned to look at her, a sneer marring her face.
"What does it look like? Teaching a Gryffindor snob here a lesson!" She snarled.
"Not anymore, you're not!" Athena said, and Vivian raised her brow, cocking a hip.
"You and what army? Your precious little dyke gang?" She said sweetly, and her goonies laughed. She was speaking about Sierra, Yolandi, and Jennifer, who were all pan/bisexual.
Athena's wand slid out of her sleeve, and Vivian seemed a bit shocked.
"You do not want to do this, Vivian. Turn around, before you do something you regret." Athena was whispering darkly, and Vivian snorted. It seemed to be a sign, and her two minions lifted their wands.
"Stupefy!" She yelled, and she heard it echoed behind the three girls. Both of Vivians friends went down, and the little Gryffindor girl was there, her wand up, and her hand shaking. Vivian was just standing there, her mouth open and her eyes flaring in anger. The blonde raised her wand, when she was intterupted.
"Miss Carrow, I'd stop if I were you." Came McGonagalls voice, and the Gryffindor girl looked at the Headmistress thankfully.
"Now I am going to ask once, and once only. What happened here?" McGonagall inquired, pointedly looking at the stunned girls on the ground. Vivian opened her mouth, but Athena beat her to it.
"Vivian and her friends were being vindictive and cruel. I heard them talking and I came over to, let's just get it out, snoop. I saw one of them push the Gryffindor, and I was angry, so I told them to stop. We had a bit of a fight, and they raised their wands to me. I stunned one, and the Gryffindor gal stunned the other. I didn't know that spell when I was in her year, and I must say I'm impressed." Athena looked at the younger girl and grinned. The girl looked mildy pleased.
"I see. Well, I'd take house points away from Miss Carrow for harassment, but you standing up for someone in your rival house would have brought them back. But I will say that Miss Carrow, Miss Vincent, and Miss Gregory will all have detention with me, cleaning cauldrons this weekend. Also, ten points to Gryffindor for the fantastic stunning spell performed by Miss Finnigan." And with a swish of her robes, McGonagall was gone. Athena grabbed the younger girl and quickly pulled her away before they were subjected to Vivian's wrath.
"Athena Glas, pleasure to meet you. Now unless you have a free period right now, I suggest you make your way to class. And nice job, I really mean it. I suggest you brag as much as possible." She was whispering this, and the girl nodded, grinning.
"I'm Samantha Finnigan, but you can call me Sammy or Sam." She said, and Athena nodded, shaking the girl's hand and watching her walk off.
Today has been a good day so far.