Light in the Dark // Sebastian Sallow

Poppy

(Athena)
Transfiguration was actually very interesting! 6th years who got exceeding exceptions or higher on there O.W.Ls get to take the class.

Sebastian, Ominis and I all sat together which was actually nice because they are both really intelligent when it comes to Transfiguration.

Ms. Weasley walking into the classroom saying "Good afternoon class, as you know you will be learning how to do nonverbal spells today. This form of magic will make dueling more challenging for most of you. Not knowing what your opponent next move is is not easy. It will require much practice. Concentration and mental discipline is the key to nonverbal spells. I would like you to try change you plant into a mouse using only your wand and No Commands."

Only a few people were able to achieve it, it took them about a half hour. Ominis being one of them. "Well done Mate!" Sebastian said smiling

"I'm sure it's because you can't see it that's why your good at this"

Ominis turns to Sebastian "Sebastian piss off, but also your moving your wand wrong. You know how to change the plant into the mouse Sebastian just do the wand movement and focus."

Sebastian rolls his eyes and looks at me "okay mate."

Taking a breath in a take everything out of my mind and focus on my object, I move my wand all of a sudden my plant is now racing around the table. "I did it! Oh my gosh."

Sebastian smiles. Shortly after his plant is running down the table too!

"Alright everyone good work! Homework is to read chapters 7 & 8 in your book. And practice your incantations in your mind. Class dismissed"

We are eating dinner when I receive a letter

'Athena

Please meet me near by the portrait by the pear by the Hufflepuff dorms at 10pm.

Your friend
Poppy'

Sebastian looks at me "bloody hell I forgot about that. I'll be studying tonight so come and find me immediately after, okay?"

I look at him "absolutely I will. Maybe we can study after I'm done with Poppy?" He winks at me. Those butterflies are back.

"Alright Lads I'm going to head to the dorms and change, and shower. I feel gross. I'll meet with you tonight Seb." I smile and walk away.

I head into the dorms and run right into Imelda. "Imelda! Hey I feel like I haven't seen you in ages"

"ah yes I've been practicing a lot of quidditch of late! How are you?"

I tell Imelda to follow me to the showers so I can update her on everything. Im showering as she says "that explains why didn't see you last night or this morning!"

I don't mention the undercroft or the room of requirement to her. I put my towel on and hop out of the shower.

"Imelda, are you seeing anyone? I've never actually been with anyone before so this is all new and weird."

Imelda says "third year I shortly saw Leander Prewett. He's such a good quidditch player so naturally he got my interest. However it was third year so it was mostly hand holding and pecks on the cheek. So I guess not."

I stare at her "what happened to you guys?"

She starts "summer happened and we both just stopped writing to eachother. That September he was with Adelaide Oakes. That's alright though. I don't need a man."

I say to her changing my outfit "nobody needs a man, okay. However" I smile at her "next party, I'll hang out with you, and you can let loose a bit and maybe you'll find someone!"

"What time is it Imelda?" I say as I pull my hair back.

"It's okay 9:45"

with worried expression on my face "oh my gosh Imelda cover for me, I'll be back tonight!!!"

I run out the room putting my Disillusionment Charm on as I exist the entrance to the Slytherin dorms. I race to the Hufflepuff dorms.

"Hanging out with Sallow a little to much? Loosing track of time are we?" She becomes visible

"Poppy..... your... doorm... is so far... from mine." Huffing and puffing I finally catch my breath and become visible. "Sorry Poppy" I let out

"it's alright Athena I'm just so happy you made it! I have something import I need your help with."

I look at her concerned. "Are we talking about Poachers? What are they after now? Do we need to fight another dragon?"

Poppy smiles "no there not after a dragon this time. Well sort off ... these are very rare and are also very dangerous beasts. They are called Chimaeras."

"What are Chimaeras?" I ask very confused.

Poppy smiles and turns to the portrait and trickles the pear. And secrete door opens and I follow her into what looks like the kitchens with many house elves still cleaning up from dinner, I actually spot deek.

"Deek! Hey!"

Deek smiles and says "Ms. Johnson! This isn't the place I would normally see you. How are you? Are you and Ms. Sweeting here hungry? Come let's get you some snacks!"

I giggle with Poppy as we sit down and Deek comes back with exploding bon bons, toffee, and cakes.

"Deek thank you so much! You are amazing to us!" Poppy says eating and exploding bon bon.

"So Poppy please explain what a Chimaeras is." I continue to eat some toffee

"well it's a beast that has the head of a lion... body of a goat.. and the tail of a dragon. However my gran and I have been studying them and I think I can tam it. Poachers have brought one this way and I'm not entirely sure why or even how they found it. But they aren't very common so I'm assuming they'll try and hurt it and try and get tons of money for it. It was spotted by coastal cavern. I know we can get it and maybe release it back or I don't know."

"Poppy if this is really important to you then of course I'll help you. We just have to figure out a plan of action."

She take my hand "thank you Athena. Now that we got that out of the way. How are you?"

I tell her all that has happened between Sebastian and we continue talking until she yawns.
"okay I'm calling it a night Athena. I can't believe you and Sebastian sort of together, at least he asked you on a date. It only took forever. I'll write you a letter about meeting up with you to save our beast. Until then my friend."

We hug and I head to the room of requirement.