Hogwarts Legacy: Isidora's Final Pensieve (FemC+ Sebastian Sallow)

Chapter 1: Farewell Fifth Year

Everyone began to leave the great hall, the room decorated in Ravenclaw blue after winning the house cup. I couldn't help but be in shock, I did it! I finished my first year at Hogwarts as a fifth year and amazingly passed my OWLs. Not only that but I defeated Ranrok, took out Rookwood and Harlow and became the sole keeper of the Ancient Magic stored under the castle.

"Well Done Carys, we couldn't have won the house cup without you!" Samantha cheered, wrapping her arms around me. If anything I would have thought id caused my house more harm than good, I wasn't exactly a model student. I've had my fair share of adventures this year, instead of studying. "We all did it" I replied, returning the hug. The hall at this point was nearly empty but my eyes couldn't help but wonder, scanning the faces of the last few students. I spot Natty and Poppy smiling back at me as they headed towards the door, not the faces I was looking for, however. Then I spotted one, Ominis, his silver hair was unmistakable however he wore a sad smile, clearly forced. I knew this wasn't good, why was he alone I thought. Where's Sebastian? Did something happen?

Without a second thought, my legs moved from a walk to a run towards the Undercroft. Thousands of questions flooded my mind and I was overcome with panic. Had he really gone? Had Sebastian chosen to turn himself in? I must have been too lost in my own fears that I didn't see the figure in front of me as I swung open the door to the Undercroft. With a thud, several spell books dropped to the floor and pages flew everywhere. I had expected the thud to be me hitting the marble floor instead, I was held tightly, saved from the fall. "Sebastian?" I looked up to meet his gaze. He was as handsome as ever, I felt myself begin to blush at the realisation he was embracing me. "What are you doing here Carys? I thought you'd be in the great hall". I pulled myself away from him, trying to compose myself. "I was about to ask you the same question." I then looked down at the array of spell books around us. One was what remained of Salazar Slytherin's book from the scriptorium. "I didn't feel like I could go to the ceremony, I Don't deserve to celebrate. Not after what I did to Solomon" His voice filled with heartache. I'd never seen him look so defeated, I could only assume he'd finally processed what had happened that night in the tomb. 

I helped him pick up the books and scattered papers "Don't worry about the books, I'm getting rid of them. Im done using dark magic."I then remembered why I had rushed here, the panic returning. "Sebastian, you-you're not thinking about turning yourself in. Are you?" Sebastian chuckled, returning his gaze to me "Ah now it makes sense why you were in such a hurry. Worried about me were you?" I couldn't help but playfully hit him in response, hiding my embarrassment as to how true that statement was. Not something that i was prepared to admit to. "I wont deny the thought crossed my mind, i felt like i had lost everything anyway so what was the point in staying. Anne will never forgive me, Ominis has been distant, you-" he sighed "i dragged you through so much, put you in danger too many times, all because i had lost myself in my desperation to help Anne. I would have thought you'd hate me and want me gone. You have every right to and yet you're here looking for me. Why?"

I reached out my hand to his, "Sebastian, you don't get it, do you? I'm here because I care about you. I could never hate you, I hate myself for not doing more, I could have prevented it all. I could have used my power to help Anne but I was afraid, afraid of what it would do and afraid of it consuming me. Instead, I watched you fall further into the abyss and I can never forgive myself for that." My eyes welled up with tears. "I'm so sorry Sebastian."

"Don't cry, I hate seeing you cry. I should never have suggested you use ancient magic, to begin with, so please don't apologise. I may have strayed into the darkness but you were the light that brought me back. You're the reason I couldn't go to Black and turn myself in. Little Raven, you have been the best thing to happen to me this year and I hope for many more years of adventures with you. I can't exactly do that from Azkaban now can I?" Sebastian wiping away my tears, smiled at me cheekily. It was just like his smile at the beginning of the year. Was so nice to see the old Sebastian, I couldn't help but smile back. 

Suddenly Ominis appeared from around the corner. "Thought I might find you two here, we should really get packing. It won't be long till the train arrives". I hadn't realised how late it was. It's likely I'm the only one from my common room who's not ready to catch the carriages. "Oh merlin, I completely forgot. I guess I better go then." Looking sadly at Ominis and Sebastian, I began to turn away. "Carys i" Sebastian was cut off by Ominis "We better head back to Feldcroft. Somebody needs to look after the place and wait for Anne to return." Sebastian nodded in response, returning my sad expression. "Can I write to you over the summer?"  "Of course, send me an owl whenever you'd like. I really should get going though, before I miss the carriages. Take care, both of you" I waved goodbye and left for the common room. Sebastian turned to Ominis "you really do have crap timing" Ominus smirked, "oh were you about to declare your love, I'm sure that you'll get another chance. Let's get going, we'll see her again soon".

The platform was bustling with students, all trying to cram on their trunks and say their final farewells to friends who lived locally to the school. I managed to get my things on board the train and decided to take one last look at Hogwarts. It stood majestically on the cliffside, the sun peering out from a spire. I was going to miss all of it I thought as I boarded the train to London, not noticing the two students sitting on the grass verge. Sebastian and Ominis watched as the Hogwarts Express pulled out of Hogsmead station. Sebastian muttering to himself "I hope she'll be ok, I miss her already." "what was that?" Ominis replied brushing the grass off his robes. "Oh it's nothing, let's go" the two dragging their trunks behind them, heading in the direction of Feldcroft.