Light in the Dark // Sebastian Sallow

Studying

(Athena)

I sit with Natty, Poppy, and Imelda as we are all struggling with potions we figured we'd study together.

We are sitting outside of the castle because it's a beautiful day. However our study sessions have turn into life sessions really quick.

Poppy claps her hands squealing a little bit "Athena!!!! That was so romantic of Sebastian! You know a lot of girls around here fancy him, but he never really seemed interested. Just sort of had his head in his books and stuck to Ominis and Anne. I'm so happy for you guys!" Imelda shook her head in agreement. "We'll enough about me, how about you guys?"

Natty blushes and says "well I know it's sounds crazy but I've never had an interest in him before. Over the summer he got very handsome and he's so incredibly smart. Amit and I have starting chatting. He's taking me on a date this weekend. Maybe he'll share some of his intelligence with me about the stars. I'm very smart but I don't understand the stars like he does. He is a ravenclaw after all. And I just really fancy him at the moment."

All of our jaws drop to the floor after her confession Imelda and I say at the same time "what!" And Poppy claps again happy for her friend.

We all laugh and Imelda speaks up "well... I train a lot for quidditch, but in defensive against the dark arts class I started dueling with Hector Jenkins. Who is actually very competitive but can keep up with me. He asked me out last week and I said yes."

I shove her playfully "AND YOUR TELLING  ME NOW? Didn't we just have a conversation about dating and guys like not to long ago?"

She rolls her eyes "yes we did and it got my thinking and then I started talking to Hecktor." I give her a big hug. I'm so happy for her.

Everyone turns there head at Poppy who is now frowning "I have no updates. Honestly  just getting use to having actual friends that aren't beasts. Let's take this one step at a time friends!!!!!" She smiles and hugs all three of us at the same time.

Natty says "We love you Poppy, friends are always amazing I'm so glad I have you ladies to talk to. We need to study more often" she says with a wink and we all laugh.

These ladies are my best friends and I couldn't be more happy. People who actually understand me. They don't judge me or pretend to be my friend. It's also so easy to talk to them. I've never been able to open up to people. With this group I feel like I would do anything for them and I can tell them anything.

"Hey ladies there's one more thing..." I say as we sit enjoy the sun.

"What's up Athena?" "Are you okay?" "Oh noo here we go"

I take a deep breath. "after my date with Sebastian we overheard to guys talking about someone wanting my magic. My Ancient magic.... I'm not nervous but I'm not suppose to leave the castle until they have more protection. I wouldn't ever want to put any of you in danger. Since you all are my best friends, just please be cautious about your surrounds and the people you don't know. Okay?"

Natsai puts her hand on my shoulder "I will keep a ear out while I'm at hogsmeade, I find you can always find information at Hogsmeade. We'll be by your side no matter what. You helped each one of us, besides Imelda... but still. Thank you for telling us. For a Slytherin you sure are Brave.. are you sure you got sorted in the right how?" She says laughing.

Imelda laughs, "yeah okay like she'd want to be in same house as Garreth. He's such a twat."

I realized "oh my gosh he was staring at me hard this morning while I was sitting with Sebastian in the Great hall!!! What the heck is that about? I haven't talked to him since that party."

Nat smile fades, she must of forgot? "He's been off lately...." She says in a trance "he hasn't been the same since that night. Not to any of us. There must be something going on. Maybe I can talk to him?"

I say petrified "No, Natty that's not necessary. People change that's his own problem."

We end our conversation because Hecktor came over looking for Imelda, "Hey beautiful, May a steal you away from these ladies?" We all look at her to encourage her to go with him.

We hang around for a little longer to actually study which was quite nice because they opened my eyes to some thing I didn't realize I was doing wrong and Vs Versa. We all hug and head to the Great hall. We're all In different houses so we go our separate ways to go to our own tables.

I see Ominis but no Sebastian. I sit next to Ominous "Hey! Ominis did you have a good day?" Ominis looks concerned.

"Athena have you seen Sebastian at all today?"

"No I've been with the ladies today. I haven't seen him since breakfast."

Ominis looks at me "I think Anne wrote him a letter, he said it was from her and then left the dorm. I've been looking for him everywhere but I can't find him."

I stop eating and my heart starts pounding "I'll find him Ominis don't worry! Thank for you letting me know, you are such an amazing friend to him. You know that?"

" yeah yeah now go find him."

I go to the only place I know Ominis doesn't know.