A year had passed since that beautiful day at the Leaky Cauldron. Bella had grown taller, her once-black hair now cascaded in silver strands down her neck. Her fifth year at Hogwarts s getting harder for everyone as they prepared for their O.W.L.S.

On a pleasant Sunday morning, the students of Slytherin and Gryffindor hurriedly made their way towards the Quidditch pitch. It was an incredibly significant match between the two houses. Bella Bulstrode joined the Gryffindor cheering section, accompanied by Hagrid, Hermione, and Luna .

On the other side it was The Slytherins cheering tower where not only the students, but also, Professor Snape, their head of house and Lucius Malfoy, the school governor who climbed to this position to benefit his son, Draco.

Bella had always cheered for Gryffindor and never for Slytherin.

" I wonder where is Professor Mcgonaglle and Professor Lupin?" Hermione noticed the absence of their Head of house and their defense Professor who never missed a game.

" they're not coming " Bella coldly said, fixing her pop black hair with a buckle, and eating chocolate frog.

" How do you know?" Hermione inquired

" Hermione, you never stop asking questions?" Bella carelessly said.

To their surprise, Sirius Black also appeared, greeting everyone with his ever-handsome presence. He held a large cheering sign with Harry's name on it.

" Hello ! " Sirius beamed to Bella and Hermione.

"Good to see you, Sirius!" Bella exclaimed, her face lighting up as she shook his hand. Her heart fluttered as he took a seat beside her - he had always been her first and only crush.

"Hagrid! It's been ages!" Sirius greeted the half-giant with a warm handshake.

"What a surprise, Padfoot!" Hagrid exclaimed excitedly." Yeh never changed much! Except for yer mustache maybe! Lookin' Ged As Ever! "

" I am flattered, Gentle G! " Sirius mused "Let's hope they win. I skipped Ministry business just for this match," Sirius shared with them. "This is the first time I've ever seen a Slytherin in the Gryffindor cheering section!" He chuckled. "Unbelievable."

"Oh, don't worry, they'll win," Bella assured him with a mischievous smile.

Sirius, as a former Marauder who recognized that familiar look on her face, leaned in slightly and whispered, "Why are you so sure?"

"My inner eye," she teased, mimicking Professor Trelawney's dreamy tone, causing Sirius to erupt in laughter.

As the players mount their broomsticks, the tension builds, with the crowd eagerly awaiting the first move. The sound of the referee's whistle pierces the air, signaling the start of the Quidditch match.

With a powerful kick-off, the Quaffle soars through the air, marking the beginning.

As the game began, the Gryffindor players took off on their brooms. However, to everyone's surprise, the Slytherin players' brooms started moving in the opposite direction!

Pandemonium ensued. The Gryffindors erupted in laughter and cheered, while the Slytherins shouted and struggled to regain control of their brooms. In the midst of the chaos, Dumbledore rose from his seat and, with a wave of his wand, brought the situation under control by freezing all the brooms in place.

The stadium fell silent as Dumbledore's magic took effect, ensuring the safety of the players and restoring order to the game. The crowd watched in awe as he calmly addressed the teams, offering words of encouragement and reminding them of the importance of fair play.

Severus looks however, were fuming with anger. Lucius Malfoy looks, we're murderous.

The game was in full swing, with the Gryffindors and Slytherins locked in a fierce competition for points. Lee Jordan, the commentator, seemed to be favoring the Slytherins in his scoring announcements, but the Gryffindors remained undeterred. They had their secret weapon, Harry, who they were counting on to catch the elusive golden Snitch.

Professor Snape and Lucius Malfoy, on the Slytherin side, were looking more relaxed as their team racked up the points. Lucius even had a smug expression on his face, thinking victory was within their grasp. But little did they know, a hilarious twist was about to unfold.

After about thirty minutes of intense play, Harry and Draco found themselves engaged in a thrilling chase for the Snitch. They zoomed across the pitch, pushing their brooms to the limit as if their lives depended on it. The crowd held their breath, anticipating a stunning victory from either side.

And then, out of nowhere, the golden Snitch appeared in the middle of the pitch, but it wasn't the tiny, elusive object they were expecting. No, it began to expand in size, growing bigger and bigger with each passing second. Draco, in a desperate attempt to catch it, tried to surround the Snitch with his arms, but it continued to grow until it reached the size of a car!

The sight was too ridiculous to handle, and both houses erupted in laughter once again. Even Dumbledore struggled to contain his amusement, desperately trying to restore order amidst the chaos. But alas, the Snitch had other plans. It expanded further, now resembling a colossal whale in the middle of the pitch.

Harry and Draco stood there, completely dumbfounded by the sheer absurdity of the situation. Amidst the hysterical laughter and snickering, Lucius Malfoy stormed off the pitch in a fit of anger, his hopes of victory dashed. Severus Snape leaned in to whisper something to Dumbledore.

"A moment that would go down in Hogwarts history, and would be talked about for years to come." Sirius said, his face blushing out of laughter.

Meanwhile, Bella was doubled over, laughing uncontrollably at the sight of the Slytherins' desperate faces.

The game was cancelled eventually, Hermione said she heard Dumbeldore is planning to secure the pitch with charm protection before restarting the game next week. As Bella, Hermione and Sirius went back inside the school again, Sirius asked " Where is Mooney by the way, I didn't see him!" He was looking around, " I wish to see him before I leave. It's not the full moon is it? " He looked at Bella and Hermione who shook their head in denial.

" Professor Mcgonaglle! Hold on! " Professor Lupin, known for his calm and collected demeanor, was sprinting through the halls like a man possessed. His robes billowed behind him as he lunged, leaped, and occasionally crashed into unsuspecting suits of armor. Running behind Professor McGonagall, in her Cat Animagus form , darted around the castle and tripped over her own paws in a desperate attempt to catch an enchanted ball of yarn

that doesn't seemed to be slowing, and stopping Professor Mcgonaglle for returning to her Human form.

The students, who were initially stunned by the sight of their usually stern Transfiguration professor transformed into a cat, now found themselves in fits of laughter at the chaotic chase unfolding before their eyes. Even the portraits on the walls couldn't contain their amusement, their painted faces contorted with laughter as they watched the spectacle.

"Minerva, my dear! ," chuckled Dumbledore, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "I must say, your agility as a cat is rather impressive. Perhaps a career in professional Quidditch awaits you after all."

Professor McGonagall, although lacking the ability to communicate in human language, shot Dumbledore a glare that could rival the intensity of Professor Snape's most withering stare. If she could roll her feline eyes, she would have done so in that moment. But, she can't stop the cat instinct that was bewitched by this prank.

The enchanted ball of yarn seemed to have a mind of its own, leading both professors on a merry chase that twisted and turned through every nook and cranny of Hogwarts. It bounded up staircases, squeezed through narrow gaps, and even managed to disappear into paintings, much to the dismay of the poor wizards and witches trying to maintain their dignity within them.

As the chase continued, leaving a trail of chaos in its wake, the castle seemed to come alive with laughter even more after the Quidditch events Peeves, the poltergeist, couldn't resist joining the fun, tossing water balloons and tickling feathers at the bewildered professors as they sprinted past. The suits of armor clanged and clattered along with the rhythm of the chase, adding a cacophony of comedic sound effects to the already uproarious scene.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity of hilarity and pandemonium, the enchanted ball of yarn came to a rest in the Great Hall. Professor McGonagall and Professor Lupin, panting and disheveled. The entire Great Hall erupted in applause and laughter, the students and staff united in their amusement at today's funny events.

Sirius left the school that day, feeling as if he went back to the old Marauders days, when a pranks like these happened nearly every day, but no one ever dared to bewitch the Quidditch fields or it teams , except for..

"Bella Bulstrode," Professor Snape stormed into his office, his robes billowing behind him, his face contorted in anger. Bella, leaning nonchalantly against the wall, crossed her legs and struggled to suppress her giggles.

"Three? Three pranks in a single day? What is going through your restless mind?" He threatened, his wand pressing against Bella's cheek.

"I was bored!" She retorted, pushing his arms away and stepping back.

"Do not think for a moment that I will cover for you!" He yelled, his voice filled with disbelief. "You disrupted the Quidditch match! You caused the brooms of your house players to fly backward, risking their lives!"

"Perhaps next time I should bewitch both houses for the sake of unity?" She joked, seemingly unfazed by the furious Potions Master before her.

Snape's furious words were interrupted by a dramatic entrance. A tall, gloved man rushed into the dungeons, brandishing his serpent-headed cane and muttering threats under his breath. Lucius Malfoy, a governor of the school and member of the Board of Governors, arrived to discuss Bella's fate.

"Severus, as a governor, we shall address this young lady's actions today! This is utterly unacceptable, miss-?" Lucius inquired.

"Bulstrode," Snape replied, pinching the bridge of his nose.

Lucius looked at his friend, recognition dawning. "Bella? Bella Bulstrode?" He asked, referring to William's daughter.

Snape nodded, crossing his arms tightly across his chest, his gaze fixed angrily on Bella.

"Miss Bulstrode," Lucius spoke quietly, his demeanor shifting to a calmer, yet still apprehensive state. Bella, who had always detested Lucius, raised an eyebrow in response. "I simply cannot prevent the Board of Governors from having a say in the consequences of your recent...pranks. I already turned a blind eye and deaf ear to last year's incident when you and those Weasley twins transformed the magical staircase of this school into mudbloods objects called SLIDES! "

"Hey! They called Muggles you son of a b-" Bella protested, but was silenced by the hurried entrance of Professor Dumbledore, followed closely by Professor Lupin.

"Mr. Malfoy," Dumbledore called out in a clear voice, capturing everyone's attention. "I believe it is within my authority as the headmaster of this school to determine the fate of the students."

"Dumbledore! This student—" Lucius pointed an accusatory finger at Bella,

"-is under my purview and has done nothing more than engage in harmless pranks that have caused no physical harm." Dumbeldore's words hung in the air.

Snape and Lucius stood on opposite sides of the room, their anger increasing . The fate of Bella Bulstrode hung in the balance as the powerful figures of Hogwarts sought to find a resolution that would satisfy justice.

" The brooms were bewitched!" Lucius hissed to dumbeldore.

" Under my supervisions, they were stopped at their tracks " Dumbeldore said, " Now if you excuse us, we have a case to be solved—"

" The law-"

" -by laws that I'm very well known of, written most of them by myself"

Lucius dismissed the dungeons seething with anger, feeling a defeat by a mere teenager who was on the verge of cursing him with a swear word. Severus stood in the room smuggling and Remus Lupin accompanied Bella outside the dungeons, a small smile on his face. Professor Lupin was witnessing the Marauders days repeating itself at it full hilarious copy since Bella joined Hogwarts and befriended the Gryffindors.

Not affected by Snape's strict laws, or his influence on her back home where she spend most of her holidays there due her parents continuing traveling, and the third year's tragedy, Bella found those ways are her only ways to respond to the bullying and the worst pranks the Slytherins do on her and her friends.

Severus let out a sigh, unable to balance between the continuing war between Bella, the one who was like a daughter to him who was making a phenomenal events at Hogwarts, and between the accelerating hatred with her and her house.