AN at the end!
Chapter Eleven
First years were shown to their first class. Celeste would have the day off from them. Pondering down the stairs to the dungeons, she quietly hummed a soft tune. She stopped to look at an empty painting. It did seem awfully quiet now these days at the castle. Taking a turn around a corner before entering the potions classroom in time to see Potter and Weasley fighting over a book.
"Sorry I'm late Professor." Celeste spoke while raising a brow at the boys.
"Not to worry my dear! You're a Prefect for the First Years." Slughorn boomed as she stood by Pansy who nudged her. Celeste gave the girl a questioning look before realizing the potions upon the table. She knew each one of them.
"Now! Who can tell me? Ah yes, Miss Granger?" Slughorn asked as Granger's hand shot up. Celeste rolled her eyes and heard soft whispered between Draco and Crabbed. She turned to listen in.
"Just do what I ask. No questions." Draco spoke. His eyes caught Celeste who nodded.
"I don't know that one sir." The girl's voice spoke as many gasped. Celeste looked around as Hermione was by a potion that had spiral smoke coming from it.
"That's Amortentia. It's smell is what attracts us the most." Celeste spoke as she went up to it and smiled. "I smell roses, vanilla, cinnamon, and." She stopped. 'Blood.' She spoke in her head.
"Correct! Ten points to Slytherin!" Slughorn boomed again as her House cheered.
"Sir, you haven't told us what's in this one at all." Brown's voice spoke as she pointed to a tiny vile.
"Ah, Felix Felicis. Also known as Liquid Luck." He spoke as all students gave their attention now. "This will be the prize of the winner who makes the potion correctly! Off you go chop chop!" Slughorn spoke as he waved his wand. On the blackboard was the name of the potion and page in their book they had to make. Draught of the Living Death.
The Potions room was now filled with dreadful smells of several things. Celeste couldn't make out the smells now. Her potion was now on the perfect shade but something was off. She looked at Draco's whose potion was now a shade of purple. Seamus managed to cause his potion to explode not long after they had started. 'Is it just me, or does he always cause some kind of fire related mess?' Draco's voice asked as Celeste jumped. She raised a brow and it just occurred to her that it was true. 'Now that you've mentioned it, yeah. I wonder if anyone else had noticed it too?' She asked him back. Seeing her brother shrug it off as did she.
"Wait. What? How am I doing this wrong? I excel in this class!" Celeste snapped with frustration. The book instructions were perfectly clear but why was her potion not matching?!
"And the clear winner is Potter! As promised. Use it well!" Horace spoke and handed Potter the potion. Celeste was now red faced as her hair now very well wild. Frustration, she shoved her books into her bag and cleaned her potion up. She would be writing to her mother about this for sure.
"My father will hear about this?" Thomas' voice spoke as some of the Gryffindor's laughed. Draco only ignored him and walked away. Frowning, the young blonde left the room and took a different turn than her twin. She decided to take a walk. Using her free period to head outside and enjoy the nice warm weather while it lasted. Dropping off her things into the Common room before dashing out with only her wand hidden in her robes.
The sun was giving off just the right amount of warmth as she sat down by a tree with a smile upon her face. Closing her eyes as she lifted her face towards the sun. Soaking it up in her skin. The warmth spread through her body and a light shivered happened. A soft thud was heard. Celeste looked down and saw a letter. Curious, she took it and opened it. It didn't take long to figure it out from who it was from.
Dearest Celeste,
By the time yo get this, you will already be at school. I wished I had more time to speak with you. Though, the Dark Lord has plans for us all. Yes, you included so don't feel left out. It's not your turn just yet. In this letter, I have a gift from you. I hope you'll like it. It some how reminds me of my favorite story. The Three Brothers. You used to love listening to that story. One night, I read it to you before you were taken away that night. I am not sure if you saw it in the memory, but it's there. Now, you are probably wondering why I marked you? It is because I claim you. I just want you safe. Now, remember what I said. Your part has yet to come. Keep your head down and be good. Help your brother if he needs it. In the mean time. Be safe.
~Alecto.
Celeste smiled at the letter and felt something else drop. She picked it up and smiled. It was a small silver necklace. A triangle of some sort. A circle in the center with a line down. Wondering what it could be. Celeste placed it around her neck before tucking the letter safely inside her robe pockets. She stood up and walked towards the forest. Hearing the dirt path under her feet with each crunch from the rocks. Reaching at the end of the path, she walked into the woods and stopped. A zapping sound was heard as Celeste found herself on the ground.
"Ouch!" She rubbed her head and stood up. Brushing off the dirt from her robes before picking up a rock. She tossed it in front of her as it vaporized.
"Shields." She spoke. At that moment there was a whoosh and then followed by a loud screech. Celeste quickly looked up in time to see black smoke smashing against the protection charms before flying off. Then another followed by it. Only to fly away before hitting the charms. She felt her heart racing. Remembering that Dumbledore has spoken about last night. Them trying to still enter at this very moment. She whipped out her wand and pointed in front of her. Casting reverse spells. Only to see a small hole appear before closing again. Wondering if there was a way to break the shields. Sighing as she tried again. Using different ones each time. Seeing she created a larger hole before it closed. Sighing with frustration, Celeste had head back to the castle.
By the week's end, Celeste was laying on the couch. Wiped the sweat from her forehead after another attempt at the outside shields.
"Celeste?" Her brother's voice came. She leaned up to look at him. She then got off the couch and followed him out of the Common Room. "I want to show you something." He spoke as she only nodded her head and followed without question. "I cannot seem to get my hands on a certain book because Pince said Dumbledore has it. So, I need another way." He spoke as they climbed up the stairs. Celeste was now panting as they reached the seventh floor. Turning into another hall away from the Gryffindor entrance. They walked in silence before reaching the end of the hall.
"What's this?" Celeste asked as Draco smiled. He began to walk three times past the same wall. Celeste only followed before hearing a soft rumble from the wall. She watched it and smiled.
"Of course! How did I forget?" She asked as she pushed the doors opened but only to find a different room.
"You know of this place?" Draco asked her as she nodded.
"Yes. This is where Potter held the meetings." She explained as Draco nodded his head lightly.
"Right. Well, this is where all lost things are hidden. Here, the cabinet. I need help." He spoke as he pulled off a blanket. There in front of her stood a tall dark cabinet. "It has a sister in Knockturn." Draco added as Celeste was looking at it. Opening the door to see little room before circling it. "Well?" He asked.
"It's interesting. I mean. For this kind of magic here in Hogwarts. I wonder if the Dark Lord knew about this?" She asked as Draco nodded again. "You're going to have to repair this. It's going to take a long time." She sighed.
"The vanishing cabinet. Once it is done, do you know the spell to travel?" Draco asked.
"Harmonia Nectere Passus." Celeste spoke without thinking.
"How did you know?" Draco asked.
"I read about it in mother's library. There was a book on traveling in different ways. This was one of them. It's dark magic Draco. Are you sure you can handle it?" She asked as her brother nodded his head. She sighed and looked at the cabinet again. "Alright. I will help in any way I can. Though, my main focus is going to be the shields surrounding the castle." She added.
"Yes, that does need to be taken down. The Dark Lord said once I fix this, he wants his strongest to enter." Draco added. Celeste nodded before helping Draco repair the cabinet.
After several hours at attempting to repairs, Celeste had found herself in the Great Hall with the choir. She had only joined in her fourth year after discovering her voice when she was singing outside by the black lake as Flitwick just happened to stroll by at the right moment.
"Alright folks! We'll resume this after dinner tomorrow. Off to bed now!" He spoke as Celeste smiled and walked out of the Hall. In the mood to sing for herself.
It's true, we're all a little insane.
But it's so clear,
Now that I'm unchained.
Fear is only in our minds,
Taking over all the time.
Fear is only in our minds
but it's taking over all the time.
You poor sweet innocent thing.
Dry your eyes and testify.
You know you live to break me.
Don't deny sweet sacrifice.
One day
I'm gonna forget your name,
And one sweet day,
you're gonna drown in my lost pain.
Fear is only in our minds,
Taking over all the time.
Fear is only in our minds
but it's taking over all the time.
You poor sweet innocent thing.
Dry your eyes and testify.
And oh you love to hate me, don't you, honey?
I'm your sacrifice.
Do you wonder why you hate?
Are you still too weak to survive your mistakes?
You poor sweet innocent thing.
Dry your eyes and testify.
You know you live to break me.
Don't deny.
Sweet sacrifice.
"You have a pretty voice." A gentle voice spoke out as Celeste jumped. Luna had came out of the shadows as Celeste sighed a relief.
"You scared me." She crossed her arms at her friend.
"Sorry. I didn't want to come into view and stop you from singing. You should go professional." Luna added as Celeste smiled and shook her head. "Just a thought. Anyhow. I'm really nervous about my exams this year." The young blonde added.
"You'll do fine Luna. I passed them all. You're really smart. Don't let others tell you else. You may be odd, but you are smart." Celeste spoke softly. Seeing her friend had her eyes upon the necklace.
"You know about the Deathly Hallows?" Luna asked as she touched Celeste's necklace.
"The what?" Celeste had never heard about them.
"Deathly Hallows. It was told that the three brothers were the original owners of the Hallows. Daddy has a necklace just like this one." Luna turned the silver symbol in her hand. Celeste had raised her brow.
"I've heard the story. Didn't think it's an actual thing." She added.
"The triangle is the invisibility cloak. The line is the Elder Wand. The circle is the Resurrection Stone. All three is said to be the master of Death." Luna explained as Celeste gasped. No wonder why. It made sense now.
"Thank you, Luna." Celeste gave her friend a hug before she left to head off to bed now.
Celeste came back into her Common Room to find Draco and Astroia lip locked. Knowing full well how her brother felt about the young Slytherin girl apart from Pansy. If she had any say in this, she would tell him to go for Greengrass and not Parkinson. She laughed lightly before heading up the stairs. Not wanting to bother the two. Wondering if Draco had made any progress upon the cabinet. Shrugging it off as she found Star sitting on her bed. Celeste smiled as she pulled out a small envelope. It was an invatation to join a club. Slug club to be exact. Raising a brow at this before pulling out a sheet of paper and pen. She wrote to her mother explaining the potion class and how the book was wrong on the potions. Celeste had wondered if her mother knew anything about the textbooks being incorrect before. Yawning softly as she attached the roll upon Star's leg before letting her take flight into the night sky. Laying down on her green bed as the sound of the lake helped her fall asleep. This was going to be a long year. Hoping that it would end quickly instead.
/Alrighty! Song is from Evanescence Sweet Sacrifice and I own nothing from her music! All rights go to her! This is for readers enjoyment only! Thank you and enjoy everyone! Much loves!/