THE Ravenclaw

Closer- Chapter 15

As the day was about to come to a close and Phoebe would be returning to Hogwarts soon, she had almost given up.

She sat down Esmes second diary, finally wishing that she hadnt known any of this, that she wouldnt know anything.

And suddenly the words on the first page of the second diary became visible...

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Esme Anne; Monday 1979

Its funny how I used to think that the world grew crueler; Today I realized I was just growing up and learning more.

Knowledge is a gift and a curse, and I think that is what the prophecy is all about.

Phoebe treasures wit beyond anything else, a broad mind has always been her favorite of any trait. I am starting to notice that concealing magic isnt easy... I am beginning to change... Inside.

My temper has grown much higher and my thoughts rooted deeper, Phoebe and mum cant stand me and to be honest, neither can I.

It has just dawned upon me how Phoebe is going to live our dream, while I am protecting it.

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Phoebe understood so much more now. The crystal ball in the first diary was a prophecy. Esme was concealing her magic, and that must have had some sort of effect on her.

Phoebe knew now that in order to figure out what all of this was about she would have to see the prophecy for herself; but where on earth was it kept?

***

Phoebe woke up shocked at the time, Hogwarts was waiting for her. She had to get to Kings Cross quickly.

She hopped onto the Knight bus arriving just before Platform 9 3/4 closed.

She rushed onto the maroon train and finally found Terry amd Michael in a compartment.

Michael smiled knowing exactly how Terry would react.

"OH my- Phoebe! Where on earth have you been?" Terry said. Phoebe pulled him into an awkward but warm hug.

"I'll tell you later. But for now, its good to be away from everything in the past two weeks..."

They sat on the train eating sweets from the trolley, waiting to arrive at the wonderful school of Hogwarts.

***

"So Esmerelda isnt a squib?" Emmie asked, as Phoebe told her and Rose all about her break.

"Thats right....and she is pretending to be one. I think she is trying to protect me from a prophecy.."

"You need to hear that prophecy for yourself. Theyre kept in the department of mysteries in the Ministry of Magic, you know." Rose said.

"How do you know that?"

"Thats for me to know," Rose said smiling to herself.

"Okay then..but how on earth can you sneak into the Ministry? There are thousands of people there on a daily basis... they must be keeping watch at all times,"

"Luckily we are experts at sneaking," Emmie said chuckling to Rose. Phoebe had no clue what they were talking about.

***

The next few weeks were quiet.

Phoebe, Rose and Emmie worked out a plan to get into the Ministry of Magic; something that Phoebe was dreading doing. Imagine if they were caught...