𝓝𝔂𝔁 - 𝓵𝓸𝓸𝓴𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓪 𝓹𝓵𝓪𝓬𝓮 𝓲𝓷 𝓵𝓲𝓯𝓮

The beggining of the new

Today I woke up extremely early. I couldn't sleep anymore knowing that in a few hours I would start a new chapter of my life - a new school.
I prepared the robe yesterday so I didn't have to worry about it. I am amazed how they knew my exact measurements (they are not standard feminine.) I have wide shoulders and muscular legs. Usually, choosing clothes is a problem, either I do not fit the shoulders or the waist is definitely too wide. The same is with choosing pants, the ones that I manage to squeeze on the thighs will be significantly sticking in the waist ...
Well, such a life. I can say I like my body come sometimes it's problematic.
I was the only girl in Durmstrang so I had to fit in with both character and appearance. It was tough at first, but over the years I've gained respect and friends.
You are probably wondering why the girl ended up in Durmnstrang instead of Beauxbatons or Hogwarts, because as I have already mentioned,my parents occupy important positions in the ministry and for years they were on a mission in Scandinavia and they did not want me to be raised by someone else. My father was particularly interested in teaching me discipline and strength. Which school would be better for that than Durmstrang?
From now on, I will have to focus more on my studies than on strength tasks. I have to admit I'm quietly hoping to get into the Hogwarts Quiditch team.I know the teams at Hogwarts are of a high standard, when I was at the game I was very impressed.
Better to think about what else I have to do before I go to school. I have packed all my things in the previous days. I'll have something to eat for the road. I'll make power balls, they're good for everything. I will also put a map of Hogwarts in my backpack. You can understand the lost first graders but I already graduated from the first grade and I don't want to goof off.
It's still early my parents are still asleep. I call Freya for food and I will put her in a cage.She likes to fly at night and she comes back only in the morning, waking me up with a loud screech.
I will make breakfast for myself and my parents. I think today I will make porridge with freeze-dried fruit and pumpkin seeds.
Well, I guess I've already done everything. Oh I would almost forget, I was supposed to put on my make-up. I don't like this part, I'm never satisfied with the end result.The worst thing is to forget that you are wearing makeup and rubbing your face, and you only remember that you can't and pray that nothing gets smeared.
I somehow managed to put on makeup. A golden shadow and a sharp dark green eyeliner highlighted my expressive blue-green eyes. I also used a concealer and did my best to contour her face.
After a while my parents woke up and they all went down to eat breakfast prepared by me.
When my parents went to get ready, I checked again if I had taken everything. My parents will take me to platform 9 and three-quarters by car. This seemingly short journey seemed like hours.
Finally we arrived, and my father helped me to carry the luggage onto the train. Mom gave me a ticket and money for extra-curricular expenses. They said goodbye and the parents went to work. There were still 15 minutes until the train left. I stood in front of the train, looking around and watching the other students.I zoomed out for a moment listetning to the voices of other students talking.
I saw a lot of first graders nervously looking around, and I knew what they were feeling. I passed a group of students of my age, then another.
-It's nice to know everyone,
I sighed.
I noted that the groups mostly consist of only people from one house.
The loud screech of the train broke her out of her reverie.
-I think it's time.
She said taking a deep breath in as she got on the train.Most of the compartments were already taken, looking for one with Slytherin people around her age.
Finally, I managed to find a compartment with vacancies. I paused for a moment, not knowing how to break into the group. I knocked twice and opened the door trying not to show how stressed I was.
-Hey, is this seat available?
Their conversation settled on and they turned to me. There were three of them, two boys and one girl, all Slytherin.
One of the guys spoke up.
-Hey sure sit down.
-I don't think we saw each other
the second one aksed.
- Yea for sure we havent.I am new im Hogwart's.
I answered.
The girl looked at Nyx.
-Who are you then? the girl asked.
- I'm Nyx Quentin. I'm going to last grade now. And you? I looked around trying to start a conversation.
- I am Martha Murton and those are...
She got interupted by one of the boys.
- Cedric Harper and this is Antony Davis.
- I'm the main host of the Slytherin Quiditch teams. Looking at your posture, you may be interested in training.
Cedric said.
Martha and Antony just rolled their eyes. -Just don't bore her Cedric.
They both laughed.
-Shut up both of you, Cedric snorted. You're just jealous of me. 5 minutes would be too bad for the game, you would probably get a bludger in the head in the first minutes.
-Give it up, Cedric, she's probably interested in something else other than sports.
Well, say something about yourself Nyx.
Antony asked.
-Haha, appearances are not deceptive here. I love sports, especially Quidditch.
I said.
- You see guys I was right.
Cedric said proudly.
-I recently moved to London, previously lived in Norway and went to Durmstrang there.
I got interupted by Martha
-And it's not only boys that go to Durmstrang? I already know why you are so well built. she smirked.
-I was the only girl there ...
I smiled shyly.
-Wow, you had a good time there, huh?
Antony asked trying not to laugh.
-It was hard at first, but you can get used to everything.
I tried to answer this question as polite as she could.
Do you know who you will have a room with?
Cedric interjected.
Certainly not with you, Martha joked.
-I was just allocated a separate room.I said happily.
-I envy you so much, no one will disturb you or snore over your ear. It is rare that someone has a separate room. Lucky you.
Antony said turning back on us.
-All in all, it's a bit unfair.
Martha added.
-As always, you guys get offended do quickly.
Cedric snorted and winked at me.
Nyx smiled awkwardly.
Fortunately, the uncomfortable silence was interrupted by the announcement from the conductor that we would soon be there.
After a while, everyone started to leave. It got a bit of a haos and I got lost somewhere in the crowd of students. There was no time to look for my newly met friends now.
I followed the students, we were then divided into 3 people and led to wooden boats that were to take them to Hogwarts.
I sat in the boat and watched the great castle in silence. Two more girls sat next to me, one from Ravenclaw and the other from Huffelpuff. The one from Ravenclaw was quite talkative and kept telling some trivia about the school. She was a little annoying but I wouldn't let her feel it. The other Hufflepuf was much younger and was staring at me. After a while she asked a question.
-Are you a girl or a boy?
I sighed and grunted
-Girl, can't you see? the slightly scared girl nodded and remained silent until the end of the journey.
After a dozen or so minutes we were there.
After leaving the boats, they divided the students into groups and they all went to school, while I found a group of students I had met before.
-Here you are Nyx.
Cedric noticed me.
-Yes yes i got a little lost but i am here.
How are you going yo find yourself in a castle as large as even a small group of people, you get lost?
Martha laughted.
Martha dont!
Cedric warned her.
-Hey dont worry Cedric, its alright.
I said patting his shoulder.
-Well, what got into you, you know this butch for less than 3 hours and you are already defending her.
Martha continued
-You smell of jealousy, you know that? Calm down and never call me a butch again.Got that?
I said warningly.
Or what? Martha said in a provocative voice.
-Because this.
I grabbed Marthas arm and arched it backwards laughing.
Martha screamed.
-Let me go, it hurts you bastard.
I released her and she fell straight into the mud.
- You already know why.
I moved forward, leaving the group behind. I had to cool down,
I wasn't proud of what I had done. I entered the school and went straight to my room. Just in case, I took the map out of my carry-on backpack.
I was just running ahead so that no one would catch up to me.My room was just around the corner. I made a sharp turn and bumped into someone.
-Be careful how you run! I heard a sharp voice.
-It was an accidnet, I'm in a hurry.
I said with my voice breaking.
All the time looking down to avoid being seen, I tried to circle around the character I collided with.
Suddenly the figure grabbed my hood. Instinctively, I twisted the person's arm. -Shit!
The woman screamed and pulled me against the wall taking hood off my head. I started to yank.
-Nyx is that you ?! Where are you rushing like this, young lady? A woman laughed.
- I know this voice...
I thought
- For sure you know. Woman took her hood of.
My jaw dropped.
-Mrs. Lestrange?
I swallowed loudly.
- Yea cant you see? I dont think I changed that much in a week, did I?
I looked down and shook my head.
- Well, well,well.You look nice miss Quentin even with tears running down your face like that.
Bellatrix wiped my tears.
- Now let's go to your room and you will tell me what happened.
- No its fine.I dont need help.
I tried to break free from Lestrange's grasp once more.
Ms.Bellatrix chuckled.
-You are not the only strong one here honey. Let's play it like this I give you 10 seconds to break free.If you do I let you go.If you dont we go to your room and you tell me what happened.
I had no other option but to agree.
- Fine.
I agreed.
- Okay then 10,9,8,7...
I used the grip I had learned in Durmstrang, but Bellatrix blocked the punch at just the right moment and grabbed me by the throat and pressed against the wall again.
-3,2,1. Time's up.
-Well that was unexpected.She doesnt look strong.She is half my hight.
I thought.
- Haha that's the trick, you can't see my strength in me.
Ms.Lestrange winked at me again.
We both reached my room quickly. I was surprised to find that everything was already in place: my clothes, suitcases, books and even the owl.
I walked over to the window, looking outside, trying to avoid talking to the teacher. Miss Bellatrix sensed it and started talking.
- You have a cute owl, what's her name? Freya I replied.
Like this goddess of love and war? -Something like that.
-Really interesting name. Suits hers.
Mrs. Lestrange put her fingers into the cage with the owl, and it pecked her.
She hissed and stepped back.
- I see, she has the character of her owner. Bellatrix grinned.
I turned facing the teacher and apologized for my owl.
-There is nothing to apologize for, it's her reflex. She doesn't know me and I got too close. I could have foreseen it. I can already see that you both are similar to each other.
Now I want to hear what happened.
I sighed.
-I just don't like being called names, especially by someone who doesn't know me. Instinctively, I grabbed a girl and bent her arm. I think nothing happened to her, but my first impression was not the best.
- See it didnt hurt did it? By the way dont worry I totally understand Martha Murton is quite annoying specimen.
- Wait I didnt say that it was her, how did you...
Ms.Lestrange shushed me.
- That's not your concern darling.
I understand that the first days can be hard, you will get used to it, but please come to dinner tonight in the main hall, it will be after sorting to the homes of the first graders, which is probably around 9 p.m. Have a nice evening Nyx.
Before I could say anything, Bellatrix left, leaving me with loads of thoughts.
I spent the rest of her free time unpacking the rest of the stuff, going through the item books and talking to Freya.
This time I remembered to leave early so as not to be late. To get to the main hall it was necessary to walk a long distance. I took a map of Hogwarts with myself, just in case. It seemed it is a blank parchment, only after uttering the spell the map appeared.
Already a little calmed down, I came to the main hall. I was delighted with the decorations and the sumptuous feast in the hall. I walked over to the Slytherins table and sat as far from Martha as possible. I also noticed Selina, the girl did not see me fortunately. In a moment the Professor Dumbledor began to speak. He spoke about the rules and prohibitions and gave a motivational speech.Finally, he welcomed the first graders, suddenly remembered something, and added.
-I hope you will warmly welcome the new students of our school, not only first graders, but also our new slytherin student. She moved to us from Durmstrang and will spend the last year of her education with us, welcome Nyx Quentin!
I felt as if I had burst into the ground. They all looked at me. Stressed out, not knowing how to act, I smiled slightly and bowed towards the headmaster, thanking him for the greeting. Then I looked at the staff table and met eyes with Mrs. Lestrange who nodded her head and winked at me, mouthing "you got this".
I looked around and saw people staring at me, some were whispering to each other. I could hear some voices saying:
- Durmstrang?! this is so far away.
Isn't it all boys school?
She seems so strong.
Hardly anyone moves from school to school while studying, I wonder why she had to change schools...
I tried to ignore the whispers and started eating. There was everything on the table: roast chicken, salads, grilled vegetables, toast, pancakes, various dishes, desserts, drinks. I put a piece of chicken and cheese toast on my plate and poured myself some pumpkin juice. I was starting to eat those delicacies until someone interrupted menand said.
- Hi newbie. You are kind of a celebrity now arent you? Everybody is talking about you.Just dont get full of yourself.
I looked up irritated.It was Selina with pack of her friends. She smiled rudely and left.Only one girl left there standing and staring at me. I gazed at her.She blushed and Selina grabed her hand and stormed off the Great Hall.
- Selina is jealous that she is not in a center of attention.
I thought smiling to myself.
I finished my food, talked to some slytherin students and started walking to my room.
I got lost in my thoughts when suddenly a Gryffindor student ran into me.
-Are you alright?
I held out my hand to the student.
- I am sory, I was doing something and forgot about the year opening ceremony. I helped her to get up and looked into her eyes for a moment, they seemed to be red.
- Thanks for your help, I'm Gabriella Dawn.
-Nice to meet you. I am Nyx Quentin, go now because you won't make it to dinner.
The girl stood up quickly and she ran to the main hall.
I shrugged and made my way to my room. I didn't have the strength for anything anymore, so I took a shower, prepared the books needed for tomorrow, let the owl outside so that it could fly and went to sleep.
-It's been a long time since I had such an intense day, but I must admit it could have been worse.
Goodnight Hogwart's.
I said and fell asleep immediately after closing my eyes.