The Chronicles of Savanna Black

Chapter 6- Nighttime Wanderings

"There you are!" Fred said and I looked up from my Transfiguration homework.

"We've been looking all over for you." George said.

"What's up?" I asked as I rolled my essay.

"Why do you do your homework here alone when you can join us?" Fred asked.

"We could help you." George said and I snorted.

"Help me what? Douse the fire inside the common room? Besides, I like it here." I said and looked at the lake.

"Ah, it seems you're not the only one who's in love with the giant squid, George." Fred said.

Next thing I know, I wasn't working on my homework anymore, but instead I was watching and trying not to laugh as George and Fred tickle the giant squid's tentacles.

"Join us, Sav." Fred said as George took my hand and I stood beside them.

"What are you three doing?" someone asked and the three of us turned to see Percy, the twins' and Ron's bossy brother.

"Trying to befriend the squid, Perce." Fred said.

"I'm going to ask it out for a date." George said.

"And what's your excuse?" Percy asked me.

"Ink." I answered and he looked at me, at loss for words while Fred and George laughed.

"McGonagall wants to see you, Black." Percy said.

"I guess I'll see you later, guys." I told the twins.

"Here, Sav, let me help you." Fred said as he held my hand and walked me to the grass.

"Thank you, Sir." I said, smiling and bowed at him.

"None at all, Lady." Fred said and winked at me. I smiled at George who was trying not to laugh.

I put on my shoes, dried myself up and headed to McGonagall's office. I knocked and then entered when McGonagall said I can.

"Miss Black." Professor McGonagall said and gestured for me to sit. 

"Thank you, Professor." I said.

"I trust you are excited to come and walk around Hogsmeade this weekend." she said.

"Yes, I am, Professor." I said and smiled.

"Are you going alone?" she asked.

"Fred and George asked me to come with them." I answered.

"Well, it seems, that we have no problems, then." she said and I looked at her.  "I was going to stop you from wandering around Hogsmeade."

"Why..er Professor?" I asked.

"Miss Black, you and I both know that Sirius Black has escaped Azkaban and we cannot let you walk alone. If he sees you..." she began.

"He'll see me and we'll see what happens next." I said and she looked at me with a mixture of sadness and fear or maybe it was just the trick of the light. "But don't worry, Professor, before that happens, I'll make sure I hand in my essay on your class." I added teasingly and she smiled.

"Go on, Miss Black, have a biscuit." she said, indicating at the small plate. I took one.

"Thanks, Professor." I said, stood up and left her office.

(GEORGE's POV)

"Do you think Savanna's in trouble?" Fred asked me and I looked at him.