*SPOILERS for Hogwarts Legacy*
Immediately following the report of Solomon Sallow's murder, Sebastian is detained and awaiting trial. Ominis and Celestina agree that their decision was the righteous one, but struggle with guilt, regret and the betra...
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"Sebastian has been expelled–and will soon face trial at the Ministry."
Celestina felt her stomach drop. She wrung her hands. Her long, dark strands fell from her shoulders as she looked down on the cold, hard floor of the Undercroft. She exhaled a slow, ragged breath.
It felt as though there was a thick fog surrounding her and Ominis. The already dimly lit Undercroft made it hard to see. Celestina could only see Ominis, but the three feet that separated them seemingly stretched and pushed them further apart.
She couldn't bear to look at Ominis' face. Even though he could not see her, he would feel her gaze on him.
It was done. After much deliberation, they had agreed that the best path forward was for Sebastian to face the consequences of his actions. Ominis had reported it to Professor Black, which means that Ominis received Anne's blessing. Despite this, Celestina found it difficult to breathe.
"Black allowed me to speak with him."
Surprised, Celestina's eyes darted back to Ominis.
"I was able to tell him about Rookwood cursing Anne. At first he wouldn't believe it. Then he realized it all made sense. Though I feel that now he's grown angry with both goblins and Dark wizards.
"He was quiet, mostly. In shock. If by some miracle, his trial ends in release, I hope he avoids returning to Feldcroft. Perhaps somewhere like Hogsmeade would do him some good— be surrounded with people. But also close enough to Hogwarts that he has company." Ominis' tone was deliberate, as if reciting an incantation.
Celestina released a breath. She nodded. "Have you had a chance to speak with Anne?"
"She was shocked about Rookwood too," Ominis whispered. "But in some sense, she was also relieved to know who was responsible. I think it brought her a sense of peace."
"I'm glad to hear it," Celestina said. She wasn't sure if she believed her words just yet. The pain and anger that were etched on Sebastian's twin sister at the catacombs still lingered in Celestina's mind. But Anne, who has endured being cursed, losing her parents and uncle, and now turning her brother in, deserved some positive news—however small.
"She deserves peace," Celestina added.
"She does."
Ominis sighed. "Sebastian is my best friend. I can't imagine Hogwarts—or anywhere–-without him." He closed his eyes shut, as though he were trying to shut out a picture in his mind.
"Although we wanted to turn him in," he started, "I think now Anne is torn. I am torn. As much as we all wanted him to face the consequences of his actions..." His voice drifted, unable to finish his thought.
So he felt regret as well. Her lips parted but no words came out.
What could she possibly say to reverse what they had done? Sebastian killed his uncle, he had gone too far. Turning him in was the right thing to do. So then why did she feel like she—they— had done something horribly wrong?
