𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐬 - regulus black

chapter sixty one

It was a calm morning in the Potions classroom by the end of March, until Slughorn suddenly interrupted Adena and Regulus' studious work.

"Miss Winsten, Mister Black! I'm planning a party very soon, something a little fancier than usual, to celebrate Slytherin's future victory of the Quidditch cup. I have a good feeling this year... Oh and I invited important guests, if you know what I mean my boy," said Slughorn joyfully, while giving a wink to the teenager.

"What does he mean?" asked the girl as she watched their teacher inviting other students.

"Some famous Quidditch players he wants me to meet..." sighed the boy as he started mixing the potion.

"He really wants you to get into Quidditch."

"Yeah, but I can't tell him I don't want to become a professional player, he'll be disappointing."

"Well, I guess it's better that way then... Do you think I can bring Jacob along since he wants to be professional?"

"Sure, at least they would've come for a good reason."

The last Quidditch match of the season was supposed to happen mid-April and would confront Gryffindor against Slytherin, the ultimate rivals. The Slytherin team has been training non-stop while their housemates started dueling more frequently in the hallways with the Gryffindors, resulting in nothing more serious than students having blue hair or abnormally large teeth.

The sun was back during April. It was shy but still present. Adena was taking a stroll in the park with Candace, something she had not done in a while. The wind was still wincing, but it felt good to have some fresh air.

"I suppose you didn't start studying yet."

"Exactly. You know me, I'm so lazy," laughed the blonde girl.

"You'll pass anyway... you're like Jacob, you can pass without much studying. That jerk passed with six O.W.Ls and even got an Outsanding in Care for Magical Creatures. That wasn't even surprising for us, but McGonagall was surprised to see him in class this year."

Candace laughed before saying, "But he still wants to be a professional Quidditch player, right? Then it doesn't really matter if he doesn't get good marks."

"Yeah right... By the way, have you thought of your project?"

"Yeah, a little..." she muttered with a sigh.

"What? What's the problem?"

"McGonagall told me I should get at least five Outstanding or Exceeds Expectations. And Transfiguration and Potions aren't my top subjects you see..."

"Oh... wait, what would you like to do?"

"Hm, Healer."

"Really? I'd like to do that too!" exclaimed the young Ravenclaw with enthusiasm.

"Seriously? Wow I thought I'd like better something Astronomy-related," exclaimed next Candace, her eyes wide in surprise.

"Well, Healer is my second option. But I still have time to think."

"Hm."

"If you work hard, I'm sure you'll get good grades. You can ask Lily for Potions and maybe Briella for Transfiguration. She's good right?"

"Yeah, but I can also ask one of the boys..." laughed the girl.

"Well, I guess so... they're that good?"

"Oh yes, James, Peter and Sirius have a certain talent for Transfiguration."

"Then ask them!"

"Yeah, I'll ask them, thanks sis."