Sallowed By You | Hogwarts Legacy Sebastian x MC fanfic

A Trip to Hogsmeade

The inevitable happened. I thought I may have been imagining it when I saw Sebastian and Imelda together. Now, my fears were confirmed. The gossip around school was that they were going on a date in Hogsmeade. I couldn't ask Ominis. It would be too obvious. All I could do was attempt to tame the green eyed monster, and it wasn't going to be easy.

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A couple days had passed since Sebastian had seen the incident between me and Ominis. The entire school was abuzz with the latest gossip that the most attractive fifth year boy was going on a date with the Slytherin Captain. Somehow it managed to reach my ear countless times a day. Finally, I retreated to the Room of Requirement, needing an escape. It was the only place that truely felt like mine, and well, Derek's. I only went left my the room for classes, meals, and exploring the highlands. It also helped that I had managed to conjure a bed in there. I often wondered if my room mates grew curious of where I would sleep at night. But I couldn't share a dorm with Imelda. Every time I saw her, I'd think of the date they'd be going on.
What dug the knife even deeper, was that Sebastian stopped any attempts to speak to me. Imelda was now his sole focus. Although, I couldn't blame him, I didn't even want to be in my presence.
He'd sit with Imelda during class, leaving Ominis and I.
"I didn't cause a rift between you two, did I?" I asked.
It was a perfectly valid question after he saw us the other night.
"No, I just don't like Imelda," Ominis laughed.
"I can't imagine why. She's a peach," I said sarcastically.
I looked over at them.
"Why are they hanging out together?" The question escaped my mouth.
Ominis signed. "I don't know. You know Sebastian, if somethings bothering him, he keeps it in instead of talking about it. My guess is this is his way to cope."
I nodded. "He does, until he has a meltdown. But honestly me too. That's why we got along so well."
It was true. We had always bottled up our issues, until we had to let it escape. Sebastian was the only one I could confide in and show that side of me to, because he had done the same.
Ominis could sense me pouting.
"Chin up. Everything will work out in the end," he said.
"You know what would cheer me up. A trip to Hogsmeade this Saturday," I said cheerily.
"Good idea!" Ominis matched my enthusiasm.

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Friday came and went. I woke up Saturday around noon. Late the previous night I had been taking down a dragon fighting ring with Poppy. My muscles ached and I had bruises all over my body. The teachers would surely get suspicious. I studied in the Room of a Requirement until 4pm, which was when Ominis and I had agreed to leave. When the time came, I threw on a pair of blue pants, a white quarter sleeve button up shirt, and a brown corset. Then I added some knee high boots to match.
Not long after, I met Ominis in the common room. He wore brown slacks and jumper, which probably wasn't the most appropriate for the warm weather that day.
We took the Floo Flame to the town square in Hogsmeade.
The cozy atmosphere filled my lungs. Hogsmeade looked as if it was straight out of a storybook.
"Care for a butterbeer?" I asked.
"Sounds perfect," he nodded.
Ominis and I walked to the Three Broomsticks. We sat at the most secluded area of the tavern and Sirona brought us our butterbeer.
I recalled the events previous night, and even opened up about the Keepers.
"Well you've certainly been busy," he said.
I nodded.
"You know I've never told anyone but you and Sebastian," I said.
"No wonder you broke down the other night."
Ominis just knew. He could see right through me. I don't know why I hadn't spoken to Ominis sooner. He was an incredibly kind and caring person. I could see why him and Sebastian were so close.
"Yeah, it's all a bit much. Isn't it?" I laughed.
I sipped my butterbeer and Ominis shared parts of his past.
"Sebastian mentioned something about that," I said.
"He really told you everything, huh?" He asked.
"I'm sure he didn't think you'd mind."
"Still, he never shared what you told him to me," Ominis said slowly.
"Ominis, you know you can trust Sebastian. He wouldn't...." I stopped mid sentence.
My eyes jolted to the large wooden doors at the front of the tavern.
Sebastian and Imelda had walked into the Three Broomsticks.
Imelda wore a beautiful light blue dress. As for Sebastian, he wore grey slacks, with a white button up shirt that hugged his frame nicely.
I froze.
"Aura?" Ominis asked.
"It's Sebastian," I whispered.
As soon as Sebastian noticed us, he approached.
"What are you guys doing here?" He asked.
"Just some butterbeer between friends," Ominis replied.
"Well, I guess you won't mind if we join you then," he said.
I glanced at Ominis. He stiffened. Neither of us wanted to deal with Imelda.
Sebastian's eyes moved between both of us.
"By all means," Ominis said.
Imelda groaned and sat beside me. It was clear she didn't want to be there.
The four of us sat there awkwardly, and I suddenly became hyper aware of how I was casual dressed compared to Imelda.
"What have you both been up to?" Ominis asked, breaking the silence.
"Strolling through the gardens at Hogsmeade," he said.
"Interesting, I didn't take you for enjoying that kind of activity Sebastian," Ominis teased.
"Clearly you don't know him," Imelda snarked.
I looked at her. Did she really just say that to Ominis?
"And who's idea was it exactly Imelda?" I asked.
"Hmph, mine," she said.
Ominis and I gave a laugh. I even thought I saw Sebastian smile.
Imelda was not pleased.
"Well, at least I'm not from a nobody wizarding family and starting at Hogwarts my fifth year. You know, there's rumours going around as to why. Maybe because you're not from a wizarding family after all?"
She cocked an eyebrow.
My heart dropped. It felt as if a knife had entered my gut. Was it that obvious? I thought I had been holding my own but clearly that didn't matter. People will still have something to say regardless.
Sebastian watched me, mouth agape. Ominis had a similar look on his face.
"I..... don't know what you're talking about," I said.
Suddenly, I felt as if all eyes were on me.
"I have to go," and I stood up, leaving without another word.
"Aura, wait...." Ominis shouted after me.
As if I needed more reason to hate Imelda.