Mischievous Glint | George Weasley

Chapter 9

I was in the Slytherin common room, trying to read a book in peace. The couches were packed with people, and a few girls were either sucking face or clinging desperately to Draco's arm.

I rolled my eyes at the scene. I was wearing my tucked in white shirt and a pair of tailored pants instead of a skirt. The fit clearly revealed my curves, the fabric stretching tightly across my chest, drawing the usual googly eyes and quiet comments from the boys in the room.

Fortunately, most of them were currently too busy shoving their tongues down each other's throats to bother me. Feeling almost like a voyeur in the middle of all the public displays of affection, I got up and headed to the bookshelves to return my book. As I glanced back at the crowded couches, a sudden realization hit me. I remembered Professor Trelawney telling me I held a hidden power inside me, and Professor Lupin's words echoed in my mind, powers just like my ancestors had.

Needing answers, I immediately left the common room and rushed straight to Lupin's office.

"Professor, sorry to barge in, but I think I'm ready." I said breathlessly as I entered.

"Ah! Y/N, how nice to see you again." Lupin smiled warmly. "Don't worry, you didn't barge in. It's just the right time."

"You might be right, Professor. Do you think I might be able to perform magic without a wand? Like the wandless magic Dumbledore does?"

"About that, dear, you are still young. All you have to do for now is concentrate and practice once you truly witness the magic manifest. What kind of powers you have, we don't quite know yet. Only you can find that out."

"But I have to learn how to control it, right? From what I've heard, it might end up controlling me if I don't."

"No, no, dear, it won't control you." He laughed gently. "But you might lose control if you aren't careful. Have you practiced at all? Tried to see what you can do without your wand?"

"No, actually."

"Have patience. Why don't you give it a try right now? All you need to do is focus. Believe in yourself."

I nodded, opening my palms and clearing my mind to focus hard. A sudden tingling sensation started running through my veins. It felt icy cold at first, creeping up my arms and flooding into my fingers. When I opened my eyes, my fingertips were glowing slightly, surrounded by a faint, shimmering emerald aura.

I looked up at Professor Lupin in absolute surprise, finding a proud smile stretching across his face.

"Yes! You're doing it!" Lupin exclaimed. "Now, give yourself a rest. Practice, and just remember to clear your mind."

Fuck. Shit. Fuck. Wank! It actually worked.

"Thanks, Professor." I smiled, and he reciprocated.

"There, just what I was thinking." He laughed. A sudden knock sounded at the door.

"Come in." Lupin called out. The door swung open to reveal Harry.

"Y/N? Hi. What are you doing here?" He asked, looking between us.

"Well, it looks like your friend here possesses some rather unique powers, Harry. She might not even need a wand much longer, just as I mentioned to you both earlier." Lupin explained.

"Really? Can you show me?" Harry asked, his eyes lighting up with excitement.

"Umm... I'll try, hold on." I murmured nervously.

I concentrated again, tapping into that same reservoir of energy. The emerald aura instantly flickered back to life, dancing along my hands and fingers. I gasped softly at how much easier it felt the second time, smiling up at Harry.