Skylar Rogers || 1st Year

The Truth of a Name

Mom's Howler was like an echoing banshee. It was hard tuning out the boys's joking about the letter. Especially during classes. Brianna didn't bother speaking to anyone and focused on her homework instead. It is obvious to everybody in the castle that she got highly embarrassed. Hopefully at lunch it won't be of topic anymore. Lunchtime was starting as all houses were coming to the Hall. Harry looked around confusedly. "Where's Brianna?" He asked. I shrugged. "She told me she forgot something in our room. Hopefully nothing worth freaking about." I said. Ron looked at me in disbelief. "What could be more freaky? Her girly things or that Howler ya Mom sent?" He asked. Hermione crossed her arms while raising an eyebrow as we sat on our house table. "Or perhaps someone told your Mom about her date with Malfoy." She added. I scoffed. "Doubt it. Magic isn't the only thing she got. She got the natural talent to know if we're hiding something or not." I said. Ron looked at me in disbelief. "She does? Sounds like my Mom." He said. Hermione nodded in disagreement and began making her lunch. "You're ruddy ridiculous. Harry, tell her she's being mental." She said. He smiled sheepishly. "I would believe you but it's highly possible. When we were five, we accidentally broke my Mom's glass vase and Sirius helped magicked the pieces together. Alex picked her up but stared at the vase and asked did we broke Mom's vase." He explained. Her eyes widened. "You're joking?" She asked. We nodded our heads no. I chewed my favorite chicken sandwich and sighed. "Thankfully she promised to never tell Lily. Mom could really tell something fishy was going on." I said. Harry fiddled with his lunch. "Where is Brianna?" He asked. Hermione shrugged. "Is she still in our room?" She asked. Finally, Brianna walked beside the last of Ravenclaws coming in. She inhaled a deep breath and smiled confidently as she sat between myself and Hermione. "Hi everyone." She said cheerily. I sighed. "Hey, are you ok?" I asked. "Where were you?" She asked. Brianna shifted herself and made her plate. "Actually in the library. Hiding my face from anybody noticing after that horrible morning." She told me. Well...that's not worrisome. Ron looked at her weirdly. "I wonder why." He mumbled. I playfully rolled my eyes. "Brianna, chill out! You got a horrible Howler from Mom. Guess what? It's normal here. Nobody's thinking or caring about this. You're acting like you've been bitten by a wild animal and ghosting around. So what you're grounded? At least you're not grounded the whole summer." I sassed annoyedly. She was really being dramatic. One of her worst qualities I know. Brianna huffed irritatingly. "Sky, you're a git." She growled. I fake smiled while scrolling on a name app. "And you're being dramatic." I told her. Hermione rolled her eyes. "Guys, stop it! Let's all forget what happened earlier. It doesn't matter at all." She said. Harry cleared his throat. "And no. More. Fighting. Understood?" He said firmly. We groaned quietly. "Understood." We mumbled in unison. Hermione raised an eyebrow sternly. "Understood?" She repeated. We huffed. "Understood." We repeated. I ignored Brianna and still typed on this game.

During our free time, we hung out in the common room. Hermione sat on the armchair, reading A Wrinkle in Time while Ron played Exploding Snap with Harry on the carpet. I sat criss-crossed on the couch still playing on this 'Name Meaning' app. You type your name and it'll describe what it means or facts about it. I haven't typed my name yet but I'm extremely curious about the meanings of their names. "What's that you got?" Someone asked. I snapped out of my thoughts when Harry stared at my phone. I smiled excitingly. "I downloaded this name meaning game that tells what your name means or any facts for it." I told him. He looked at the screen curiously. "Blimey...let's try it!" He said, smiling. Ron and Hermione flunked themselves beside me. "Try what?" They asked in unison. "Check out this name game! It'll tell what your name means or any facts. First I'll type my name." I said. Ron hummed in response. "Kinda weird game." He said. I nodded in agreement. "True but- Hermione cut me off. "Not true! Sounds nice!" She beamed. Harry rolled his eyes. I typed my name and information about my name popped up. We shifted ourselves before reading. I giggled. "Skylar loves to party and have fun. She can always make you smile. Skylar is completely down to earth, sweet and kind. She is the best friend anybody could ask for!" I read. Harry playfully squeezed me into a hug. "Aww!" He teased. I laughed. The fuzzy feeling returned. "Ok! Ok!" I giggled. Hermione chuckled. Ron huffed impatiently. "Cmon, what about mine?" He whined. "Can't you be patient? Golly!" She asked annoyedly. We laughed more. I typed his name and his name facts shown. "Ron is a person who radiates happiness. A very kind person who is well rounded and good at everything. Very unique and interesting person." Harry read. Ron smiled arrogantly. "Blimey! I'm very awesome!" He said. Hermione rolled her eyes. "Whatever. My turn." She added. I typed her name and another thing popped up. "Hermione is very funny, smart and usually good at everything she tries. She is an amazing friend and will always be there for you. Always genuine and will try to help in need." I read. She smiled confidently. Ron playfully rolled his eyes. Harry chuckled. "True facts." He said. Somehow this game made me yawn. I stretched and sighed. "I'm getting bored. Let's do this later." I said. Ron nodded. "How about binge-watching Netflix?" He suggested. "How about not spoiling our dinner?" Hermione asked sarcastically. I fake smiled. "How about you two quit bickering and watch Netflix?" I sassed. They stuck their tongues at each other before sitting down. Harry sighed. "I'm living in a soap opera." He muttered. "And it's not over yet." I said, smirking.