A Troubled Time / Sebastian Sallow

Chapter 3

Lucy sighed softly as she laid in her bed in her common room. It was morning time and the events from yesterday were still fresh in her mind. After the troll attack, she wanted nothing more than to drink butterbeer at the three broomsticks, but Ranrok had other ideas for her. Her and Sebastian overheard everything; Rookwood teaming up with Ranrok to try and kidnap her.

Lucy shook out of her thoughts, knowing she'd need to talk to Fig about everything that had happened. "What did I get myself into?" Lucy held her wand in her hand. If she had never picked up that time turner, she could be back in her time, watching movies with Jess. She rose to her feet, opening her desk, staring at the last few items she had from the 21st century. The left side of the drawer held the outfit she was wearing when she arrived. She giggled softly imagining everyone's reactions seeing her in this. It was a pair of jean shorts, but, for the era, it was far too scandalous to wear.

Next to the pile of clothes sat her dead cell phone. She was surprised it even came back with her, but the lack of wall outlets prevented her from charging it. She only hoped she could learn an electric spell to charge it. She knew she couldn't make calls or anything on the device, but her music was on there after all.

She took out the device and flipped it in her hands, putting it into her pocket. She was hoping it could be something she could ask Fig as well.

Lucy mindlessly made her way outside of her common room, making her way to the central hall. She sighed and took a seat at the end of the mermaid fountain. She rested against her arm, pulling an apple she snagged from her common room before she had left.

She watched as the students filed into the hallway. A variety of greens, blues, reds, and yellows filled her vision, each one talking to one another.

"May I join you?" Lucy jumped at the voice that spoke from beside her. She looked up and saw a pair of brown eyes and a red lined robe. Lucy smiled seeing the girl before her.

"Natty! Of course, please." Lucy made room for her to sit down.

"You look like you needed the company. Is everything alright?" Natty sat up straight, facing her. Concern laced her features as she checked Lucy's face for any sign of what could be wrong.

"It's just a lot to take in. So much has happened these past few days." Lucy sighed softly.

"I know exactly how you feel." Natty placed a hand on Lucy's shoulder. Lucy sent a smile her way, remembering their conversation about Uagadou.

"I just..." Lucy stopped hearing a group of girls nearby having a rather loud conversation. They four seemed to be arguing about something.

"Black shouldn't be headmaster. He not only hates the job, but he's utter rubbish at it." A girl in Hufflepuff robes crossed her arms.

Another girl scoffed, "Black is a great headmaster, though I do wish he'd get rid of the muggle borns already. They don't belong here." The Ravenclaw spoke.

Lucy chewed at her cheek, remembering Sebastian's warning about prejudice against muggle borns.

"Black is a terrible headmaster. He's extremely rude and does whatever he pleases. Not to mention him canceling quidditch." A Gryffindor shot a glare at the Ravenclaw.

"I don't care who the headmaster is. As long as they're pure-bloods that's all that matters." Lucy swallowed softly, locking eyes with the Slytherin that just spoke. Her hair was dark and she looked very familiar. It dawned on her that it was Imelda. Lucy could feel herself glaring at them, hearing the words they spoke.

"Do not let them get to you." Natty pulled Lucy's attention back to her, "I pity people like that actually. Being so closed minded must be exhausting." Natty sent a gracious smile her way.