𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲-𝐨𝐧-𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 [ george weasley ]

➵ seven | something strange

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𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐋𝐘-𝐎𝐍-𝐏𝐔𝐑𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐄
chapter seven ─ something strange
(in your neighbourhood)

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HEIDI THREW HER QUILL DOWN ON THE TABLE. "That's it," she announced. "I can't hack it. If I fail Defence and have to drop out and turn to prostitution, that's okay." The lack of a response from the older girl next to her confused her, as Alita was skeptical of Heidi's un-academic ambitions and never missed an opportunity to share her opinions.

"Lita? Are you in agreement?" Alita's eyes were glazed over, focused on the wall behind Heidi's head. Heidi waved her hand in front of Alita's face, and when that didn't work she picked up her quill and poked Alita's forehead with the tip.

"If you're turning to prostitution, don't you think some defence spells would come in handy? Not that you'll have to, since you're not failing."

Heidi groaned, sliding down her seat until her chin rested on the table. "It's Halloween," she complained. "Everyone's gone to Hogsmeade, and we're in the library." She lowered her voice, leaning in conspiratorially. "Stuck with the first years. I'm losing my mind, Lita. I'm going positively batshit crazy, and only you have the power to save me."

"Don't you dare make that face at me. No ─ is your lip shaking? How do you do that?"

"It's trembling, thank you very much, because I'm sad. I'm stuck in the library and all my friends are in Hogsmeade without me!" Heidi crossed her arms over her chest.

"Alright, I'll make you a deal," Alita proposed. "If you can remember the whole magical beasts song, I'll set you free."

Suddenly revived, the force with which Heidi sat up sent sheets of parchment flying full-speed towards the floor. "Merlin, thank you so much! I'll never complain about school ever again." Alita's ensuing disbelieving laugh confused her, as she was entirely serious in her resolve.

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Heidi found Alicia and Angelina in Osh's Corner Bookstore and Bakery, already halfway into a pile of baked cakes and pastries that would have made any sane person sick at the sight. Fortunately, both girls were entirely unhinged, and therefore able to eat their way through the bakery on their own without an issue.

"Merlin, Heidi, you have to try these cakes! We got one of everything," Alicia said through a mouthful of raspberry scone.