𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐄𝐎𝐏𝐋𝐄 || marauders era

¹⁹⁷¹ first in flying

CW- Slight xenophobia & mentions of physical abuse

  THERE WASN'T MUCH difference between the first, second, or third day. Though they had Herbology with Hufflepuff and Transfiguration with McGonagall, both of them were going over the basics. It was Wednesday which meant they had lessons after hours, flying and Astronomy. The latter of which she was excited for. Her friend back home, Vivi, was obsessed with Space, especially after the moon landing. At Least Adelia would actually have prior knowledge in that subject. After another failed attempt in charms yesterday, she was looking for a subject to shine in. Hopefully, she'd show herself in some of her other classes too. In potions, they were starting their potions next lesson and she hoped she was half-competent in that.

That was currently the least of her worries as she stood in a line, ready for her first flying lesson. She and Mary had run off to the end, trying to hide away from the rest of the house. Unfortunately, Madame Hooch had other ideas as she created a second line to face them as she wanted to 'keep an eye' on everyone. This had left Sirius Black directly opposite her, sending her a large grin. She had learned his name yesterday after the lesson when a blonde fourth year had stormed over to him at the Gryffindor table, cursing his name as she dragged him out of the hall. Apparently, his family was less than pleased by his sorting, she heard a mention of a howler being on the way.

Marlene had explained what it was for the three muggleborns. Apart from that, the two hadn't really spoken since Monday night. The blonde had befriended the other girls from Gryffindor which made sense as the others had different friends outside of the dorm. She stood at the other end of the line, between Jules Browning and Herrow Selwyn. They seemed just like the girl. On the first weekend here, the three girls were strutting around together in the latest fashion, she swore that Jules even owned designer pieces.

Jealousy seemed extreme. It was vulgar, even. She didn't like the word. There was a negative connotation sewn through the word. But that sense of desire was there. Every time she saw the girl, that feeling was there. Sure, she didn't know a lot about her but not only was she from a rich family, but she also was the prettiest girl of their year, she dressed well, talked well, was kind to everyone she was around, and was undeniably intelligent. It was hard to deny that sense of wanting whenever she was around, even if she didn't know her full story. Because nobody's perfect, she knew that and was well aware of that fact but people constantly got close.

"Listen to me carefully. You do as I say and you'll be able to avoid injury." Hooch said, marching down the centre of the children. "To the right of your brooms, everyone." She said, watching as they scrambled into the right position. "Come on, now," Hooch told them, not wanting any messing about. "Raise your left hand over the broom and firmly say 'up' until the broom lands in your hand. Then you wait. Nothing more without my instruction."

There was a flurry of 'up's as everyone attempted to summon their brooms. It didn't take long for the first brooms to go up. Marlene's was first. That seemed to have offended Sirius' bespectacled friend as he glared at the blonde before summoning his own.

Adelia's broom was rattling around the floor as she tried to command the broom into her hand. She tried to concentrate but she could feel the stares of her successful classmates. The girl sucked in a deep breath. She was too in her head. Maybe that was her issue.

"Up." She demanded and the broom snapped up to her hand in an instant. Relief instantly washed over her and she couldn't help the small smile she had on her face as she looked up. The girl noticed that she was the fifth person to have her broom in her hand. Just relax, she had to keep that in mind for charms. She had even beaten Sirius. The boy grasped his broom and looked up to see Adelia already looking his way with a smirk.