Dangerous Seekers AU

Chapter 38: Hanabi's Mistreatment

The next day after the Noel Wizarding Ball, Lesley Vance was watching the snowflakes falling through the window while she released her guiltiness. She patted her owl Kalie on her head. Kalie hooted her owner to give more extra comfort. Lesley smiled at her owl, gave her a thank you as a response. Lesley wore her red sweater and brown pants. Her hair was now braided, also known as her signature hairstyle. 

Suddenly, the blue-haired girl Freya Valkyrie came inside the room where Lesley is. Freya took a big sigh because she felt bad for her. At the same time, she was fooled and disappointed because she was mistaken by Lesley being a Pureblood. She held her cat Angel as she sat down on her bed. 

"Hey Lesley", Freya called. "Are you okay?" 

Lesley looked at her while she pats Kalie. "Yes, I am fine." 

"I'm sorry about what happened to you..." Freya said. "I feel annoyed at the same time because you didn't tell us the truth about your blood status." 

"I know..." Lesley said in a saddened voice. "You may dislike me if you want. As a seeker, I have lied about myself as a Pureblood. I should tell you all about this before. I lied." She looked down, shame and regret filled her body. 

"About you and Paxley", Freya sighed. "I know the truth that he is engaged with Baroque but I understand that he wants you more than her."

"You may stick to the truth Freya if you want..." Lesley responded. "There is also a bit mistake between me and Paxley though" 

Later, Granger Chanter appeared at the door of the room. He wore his winter outfit and he convinced Lesley if they can go to the Hogsmeade together Also, this could cheer up Lesley. Lesley stood up and let Kalie fly towards her bed, she approached  Granger. She asked if Lunox could go along with them too yet Granger informed her that she was busy hanging along with Selena and also, she was supposed to go home to spend her time with her family. Lesley understood about that then she gestured to Freya that she and Granger would get along together. Freya nodded and told them to enjoy hanging out so Lesley changed her outfit into her winter outfit and Granger went out of the dorm and walked through the common room. When they walked through the common room, everyone in there was staring at Lesley. The noisy chattering sounds went silent when they saw her. Probably the Gryffindors were unsatisfied about what happened to Lesley last night, especially being a Muggle-born. Fanny, Ruby, and Masha felt sad about the Dangerous Seekers they called before. It was hurtful for them but they must face the truth, that Paxley and Guinevere were engaged. Lesley felt unnerved with their stares but Granger gestured to her to ignore their stare. They proceed to the door of their house, which they passed through Silvanna. Silvanna tapped Lesley's right shoulder with her right hand and took a big sigh. 

"We understand that you are not ready yet to tell us the truth about you being a Muggle-born, Seeker," Silvanna remarked with sadness. "But please, tell the truth next time..." 

"I'm sorry, Chaser..." Lesley apologized. "I'm sorry for all of you..." 

"It's okay..." Silvanna smiled. "Everyone makes mistakes." 

Lesley smiled then Silvanna left her alone with Granger. They went outside of their house and walked through the hallway of Hogwarts. Lesley tried to calm herself when some of the witches and wizards were staring at them. Because everyone in Hogwarts knew what happened last night with her, Paxley, and Baroque. She closed both her hands that were covered with gloves. Granger looked at her then he put his right arm into her shoulders. Lesley started to feel worried about what happened to Gusion right now. She kept the rose necklace that he gave her before into her box where she kept her ball gown. It's the waste of galleons if she would just throw it away.