Moonlight

Chapter Ten

February 28th 1976

The anticipated 3rd Quidditch match was finally held today. Ravenclaw vs. Slytherin. For Lilith and Pandora, it was one of the hardest days in school. Of course, they would support their house but on the other hand, they wanted to support their friends.

Lilith noticed the difference from their last match in October. The hype was less. Not as many bets and way lesser students cheering and running around in the two-house colours. Pandora and Lilith made an effort to look like Ravenclaw supporters. They weren't die-hard Quidditch fans but they wore blue clothes and some blue makeup.

It was a cold day and the wind was blowing the hair in Lilith's face. She brought her blue striped scarf closer to her face. Evan walked beside her, his ice-cold hand in her warm one. Pandora was already ahead of them talking to Alicia. When they arrived at the tribune they split up into their houses. Pandora, Alicia, and Lilith got seats in the second row. They were quite early and it took a few minutes before other students arrived.

Lilith recognized the guy who had asked her about the party back in January. Augustus Clockwork. She'd been to that party but they haven't met there. He waved politely, already sitting with his friends. Lilith waved back.

„And what will you do when Slytherin wins? "Alicia asked the girls. „They won't, Alicia. Believe in our team, "a girl with blue makeup threw in. Stella, her sister sat down beside Lilith. She looked a lot like Alicia. The same red hair and the same smile. „Hey, sis! I never said I didn't believe they'd win but I was curious, "she answered her younger sister. Then, Alicia turned back to Pandora „So, will you celebrate with them? "

Pandora threw a help-seeking glance at Lilith. They've been struggling with this problem since their second year. Back then, Slytherin had won the game, and being their friends, Lilith and Pandora celebrated with them. Some of the Ravenclaws never approved. When they were twelve, they cared a lot about the approval of their housemates but now... now they just want to be happy with and for their friends.

„Yes, we probably will celebrate with them. They're our friends, "Lilith answered for the blonde. Stella's face changed. She didn't look very happy about this. „I get it. I mean, I hope we win but all this house rivalry... it's stupid if you ask me, "Alicia admitted. Stella's unhappy face fell and she looked like she had to process the words first. „Right, "Dora agreed.

The tribune was full of students. The wind was blowing heavily and despite the hair in Lilith's face she tried to focus on the field. She could make out the two teams. Blue on the one side and green on the other.

„Welcome, welcome, my fellow classmates! "The commentator greeted them and after a few more words, the game started. The Ravenclaws had a perfect start. They goaled and blocked, creating a grand distance between their points and Slytherins '. But soon enough, the Slytherins took over. The players swooped and turned. They chased each other and the Quaffle. At some point, Regulus was chasing the Golden Snitch. Ravenclaw's seeker was pretty close to catching it but in the end, Reggie held it in his hands.

„SLYTHERIN WINS! "

March 16th 1976

The classroom was loud and chaotic. Paper flew in the form of animals across the room. The students chatted and exchanged notes. In the background, a group of Slytherins even cast spells on a book of Ravenclaw.

The professor kept talking. He either didn't mind or he didn't notice. He kept talking about the habits of a vampire. He drifted over into the dangers and known stories about these creatures.

"And most of you might have heard of Dracula- "the professor stopped right there. He breathed heavily and with a thump, he fell to the ground.

The students were shocked. They stopped doing whatever they did and brought him to the hospital wing. He wasn't in severe anger but he had to stay a few days to be sure.