Chapter One.
"Celeste?" A young male's voice called out. The young blonde witch looked up from her book and raised a brow. The voice belonged to Draco Malfoy.
"What do you want? Come to call me names again?" She asked as she snapped her book shut. She had taken refuge in the library the past four years from her own house. Her house mates gave her hard time to the point she was moved to a private room in the dungeons. Their pranks became harsh. She lost clothes, school supplies, even her hair, which is now a little passed her shoulders. When she was done with her essay, she planned on making a potion to bring her beautiful perfect blonde hair back.
"My mother told me to ask you if you have any plans for the holiday break." He asked her as he held his breath.
"Yeah. I'm staying here like I always do." She sighed. Not caring what else he said.
"Nothing at all?" Draco frowned at her.
"Why do you care?" Celeste was now getting annoyed and started packing her stuff.
"Well. Come stay at my place. Mother invited you over. You should accept it." Draco added.
"Fine. Whatever." She spoke and with that, she left the library. Scoffing as she swung her bag over her shoulder as something was burning in her pocket. The galleon. Potter called another meeting. Sighing as she took it out to read.
'Meeting after dinner.'
Carefully putting it back into her pocket before heading down to the dungeons. The air surrounding her became cold when going further down into the castle as the black lake gave off the dim green glow of the waters. For some reason, it was very comforting g to her. Relaxing the mind as the silence took over. She opened her door to the single bedroom as she dropped off her bag and robe. Stuffing the wand in her front pocket, as you can lose a buttock if you placed it in the back pocket. Carrying on, she headed back to the main floor as she crashed into someone.
"I'm sorry Celeste. I was admiring the Fillyweed in the tree and got lost in thought." The voice of Luna spoke. Celeste smiled and stood up quickly to give the blonde girl a hug.
"Good to see you Luna. Going to the D.A tonight?" Celeste asked. She only went because of Luna. Her best and only friend who recruited her. The Golden Trio hated the fact she joined due to being a Slytherin, though Hermione pointed out her blood status and they made up their minds. Celeste hated Hermione for doing that.
"Yes. Harry said we're learning stunning." Luna whispered.
"Hem. Hem." Blood boiled in Celeste's veins as she heard that voice. She quickly turned and saw the woman in pink. How she hated her with passion. "Are we lost dears? Dinner is about to start." The girly voice spoke from the toad face.
"Oh no Professor. You see, I was showing Celeste the Fillyweed that Professor Hagrid wanted us to do an essay on." Luna spoke quickly
"I hardly believe that. Get going!" Umbridge snapped and Luna and Celeste turned heels and ran.
"Thank you, Luna!" Celeste sighed a relief as she sat next to the Ravenclaw at her table. The rest of the House didn't bother with her when she started sitting with them.
"That woman is a blubber who had toadstools for a brain." A random Ravenclaw boy spoke as everyone nodded their heads in agreement that heard. Food had appeared as excited chattering and clatter of plates began. Celeste was happily eating fried chicken while talking about Nargles with Luna as she felt the hairs on her neck stand. Someone was watching her. Curiosity, she looked around and spotted the blonde at the Slytherin table. Draco. He quickly looked away and began a conversation with Crabbe and Zabini. Rolling her eyes before heading back into the words that Luna was speaking.
"They steal your stuff you know. Though, mum says our stuff always have a way coming back to us. Even in ways we don't expect." The young Ravenclaw spoke. Celeste became lost in thought. "Are you coming?" Luna's voice asked as Celeste snapped back to reality. Half of the hall was already gone as the blonde witch stood up, taking one last sip of her pumpkin juice before dashing out after Luna. Quietly chatting with the younger witch as they made their way up the long staircase. They were low whispers about the new meeting. Celeste hissed at the fourth year boy as he squeaked and covered his mouth. Apologizing about the obvious suspension.
"Come in! We have a new stunning spell I wish to teach you. Not only teaching it verbally, but non-verbally as well." Harry spoke as Ron was glaring at a Hufflepuff boy. Celeste rolled her eyes. "The spell today is Stupefy. A simple but powerful stunning spell that knocks your opponent off their feet. Ron? Hermione?" Harry asked as the other two of the trio took opposite places of each other.
"Don't worry, I'll go easy on you." Ron whispered to Hermione who just laughed lightly. Silence fell across the room as they raised their wands at each other. Celeste only smirked. Knowing full well that Hermione would be the one standing. Ron made it too obvious.
"Stupefy!" Hermione quickly spoke with a wave of her wand. Ron made an odd sound as he was thrown off his feet. Celeste roared with laughter while shaking her head.
"Alright, pair up!" Harry spoke. Luna smiled at Celeste who nodded her head. They each took out their wands and properly bowed to each other with wands up, taking a few steps apart and turned. Celeste had her wand at the ready. Luna was quick, but not quick enough.
'Stupefy!' Celeste non-verbally spoke as Luna squeaked and thrown off her feet.
"How did you do that?!" She gasped as she quickly got up and ran over.
"I know the spell already too well." Celeste smiled when Luna smiled at her. One thing about Luna; she never got mad during the meetings. Celeste even let Luna practice on her so she could get better. It wasn't much of a challenge, but to Luna, she was. They had a few more goes at each other before deciding to go around to help others. Now, everyone seemed to be doing all different kinds of spells now as Harry went on a speech.
"Each powerful witch and wizard started out as nothing more than what we are now, students. If they can do it, why not us?" He asked as Neville successfully disarmed a Patail twin. Gasping all around as they ran up to Longbottom.
"Good job Neville!" Celeste patted his shoulder before squeezing out of the crowd. Everyone was very excited now that Longbottom was getting the hang of magic now.
"Time, we have to end the meetings here and won't resume until after the holidays." Harry spoke as the group groaned. Celeste sighed a little. Knowing full well she hadn't packed anything since Draco asked her to stay for the holidays. So, she would have to pack rather quickly. They would be leaving tomorrow. She followed Luna out as she turned to look over her shoulder. Cho Chang was standing by Harry. The blonde felt a rather odd but jealous vibe coming from near her. Turning her head back to the front, it was Ginny. Shaking her head with a chuckle and left the room to pack her things before bed.