❝she was a beautiful dreamer.
the kind of girl who
kept her head in the clouds,
loved above the S T A R S
and left regret beneath the EARTH
she walked on.❞
“ as if im gonna say no. ” he gave her a look, shaking his head humorously as an inaudible chuckle fell from his lips. “ y’know, actually, i think we could all use a bit of practice. maybe check out a few books, learn some more defensive spells. if someone else gets it first, they can help teach the others and so on and so forth. what do you think? ”
❝i was counting on that, it’s always so nice when you let me have my way.❞ lily grinned, playfully jostling his hair before she stole a quick kiss, happily casting aside all thoughts of the newspaper and it’s heartbreaking articles. ❝i honestly think that’s brilliant. we could have classes, almost like hands on tutoring sessions, each session a new skill that might come in handy. wandless magic, how to defend yourself if you don’t have the upper hand, ways to hide even, certainly warrants a stroll down to the library to peruse the restricted section. there’s bound to be a few good books there, sev always said they keep the most powerful magic away from prying eyes.❞
“ LET ME SEE. ” he reached over and picked up the paper that she set down, his eyes scanning over the article as he nodded his head. things were certainly getting worse and it was becoming more and more difficult for people to hide. NOW EVERYONE KNEW. it couldn’t be thrown aside as paranoia. IT WAS REAL. “ honestly, you might be the only sane one left. ” offering her a small smile, he kissed her cheek and set the paper back down.
“ we’re almost outta here. man, those fuckers won’t know what hit ‘em. i mean … you alone. you have more skill and brains than most of those political elitists put together. ”
she looked over at him, her concern fading only slightly as an endearing gaze overtook her features. what frightened her most about the events that transpired just outside the confines of the aged brick walls was the possibility of losing james once they stepped out onto the true battlefield. ❝one of us has to be the voice of reason, but i’m pretty sure you’re the sane one now.❞ her eyes fluttered shut briefly as his lips brushed against her cheek, a brighter smile settling onto her lips. ❝we certainly have big plans. and i’ll give ‘em hell. they’re not taking me down so easily. speaking of, i’ve been meaning to ask you. any chance you might want to assist your dashing girlfriend in mastering the art of wand to wand combat?❞
❝ ya here to tell me off? or ya here to join? if it’s the latter, i got spares. if it’s the FORMER… well i’d suggest you just bugger off, ‘cause i’m not going to listen, anyway. ❞
❝DOWN BOY. i’m here to join, not nag. that’s one vice i can’t shake either.❞
❝what the HELL is even going on? it’s the holidays, surely they have some sense of compassion for these families. and the ministry just offers no explanation it’s absolute horse shit.❞ lily groaned as she set down her fresh copy of the daily prophet, each headline more troubling than the last. as it appeared, tensions were rising just outside the castle, disappearances and unexplained attacks rampaging through the united kingdom leaving a sense of despair in the pit of her stomach. ❝am i going mad or is this just a nightmare?❞
THERE WAS A TWITCH , a scowl beckoning to lash out but barty shook it away . this was LILY EVANS , the tattletaler of all tales , in the flesh herself . he would have to pick his battles . “ now now , i meant nothing from it dear lils. m’glad to have the company . TWO HEADS are better than one , now aren’t they ? ”
❝more like one HEAD and maybe an ARM.❞ lily nodded, her soft smile poorly concealing the annoyance she harbored in her gaze. barty was certainly a thorn in her side. ❝after you? i’m sure we’ve got a few hours of rounds to cover.❞
upon hearing the head girl herself , barty brushed the petrified fourth year away . his heel turning around to face the redhead . “ M’NOT SURE I KNOW WHAT you’re referring too ? —– last time i checked this was my side of the castle to do rounds ”
❝and last time I checked, the head girl has every right in the world to waltz around the castle and audit her classmates as she pleases. imagine my surprise when i stumble across a PREFECT no less, making such offers.❞
" YOU’RE REALLY worked up about this , aren’t you ? how bout this , i let you go without points taken but then , you owe me a favor in the future . if i ever need– ”
❝that’s FUNNY. last time i checked house points weren’t bargain chips much less for future favors. in fact this reeks of blackmail, wouldn’t you agree?❞
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