a cloudy but bright day, perfect conditions for the Hufflepuff and Slytherin match. Ravenclaw and Gryffindor were decked in articles of yellow and black, offering tokens of support as they passed The Great Hall was abuzz with talk of Quidditch the following Saturday morning. The sky in the ceiling revealed Hufflepuff and hisses of defeat to the Slytherins, who sulked at their table from lack of support.
"Don't know why they're surprised." Harry announced, looking over at their table, "They're the least favored house."
"Stupid gits, the lot of them." Ron's voice was muffled as he shoved a large forkful of egg into his mouth.
Ashley let out a laugh as she re-adjusted her yellow headband, fastening the buttons on her peacoat that she had enchanted to turn yellow.
"I'm hoping they win." Hermione wished, "I would hate to see Slytherin take the Quidditch and the House Cup again."
"They haven't won since first year." Ron told her, "They won't win again."
"Well, I'd rather win the House Cup." Hermione rolled her eyes, "It's much more prestigious than Quidditch."
Harry and Ron dropped their forks to look at her. Just as they were ready to pounce on her for her comment, the post came in.
The usual squeals of surprise echoed in the air as students tried to catch their parcels before they fell into their porridge and cereals. Ashley looked for her daily paper, nearly dropping it into Ron's bacon.
"Oi!" Ron said, "Whotcher there!"
"Sorry." Ashley smirked, the smug look quickly falling off her face as a series of portraits decorated the front page:
DEATH EATER ATTACK IN DIAGON ALLEY
A band of Death Eaters attacked Diagon Alley late Monday night, leaving many injured and at least one fatality, the Head of Board of Investigators Delinda Fleagle, whose body was found in a back alleyway, clearly struck with the Crutacius Curse several times before put to her death.
Investigators aren't sure who tortured Fleagle, although Bellatrix Lestrange is strongly believed to have committed the crime, fleeing the scene long before Ministry officials were able to find her. Investigators also found a Death Eater outfit containing a large-sized cloak and mask that had been abandoned in an alleyway. There has been no trace of the wizard or witch who wore the outfit, although it has been confirmed that it was not Bellatrix Lestrange.
Fenrir Greyback is also a suspect heading the attack, as many of the eye witnesses that were submitted to St. Mungo's had claw-like scratches and marks scattered on their bodies.
The death of Delinda Fleagle has caused much upset at the Ministry, and have remained quite tight-lipped about the incident until Wednesday afternoon, when an official statement was released declaring the intent of arrest of Bellatrix Lestrange and Fenrir Greyback, who will be brought to Azkaban to receive the Dementor's Kiss upon capture.
A third party member was claimed to have been seen fleeing the area where Lestrange and Fleagle were believed to be, disappearing with an unknown woman who tried to help the Death Eater escape the clutches of Lestrange, where she had performed the Crutacius Curse on the John Doe multiple times. Identification of the unknown man and woman who helped him is needed, and anyone who has any information should contact the Ministry immediately.
There has been a curfew set on Diagon Alley, to ensure the safety of the shopkeepers and residents, until further pending from Ministry officials.
Ashley dropped the paper as she saw the large pictures of Bellatrix and Fenrir grace the front page, their large portraits throwing her glares and silent cackles.
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Slytherin's angel
FanfictionIt had all come down to this. He had left the one thing that had made him happier than anything else...for this? But there was nothing he could do. He couldn't go back, knowing that this was his fate. He had left her. And now, there was no way to...
