Light in the Dark // Sebastian Sallow

Pink Feather (spice warning)

(Athena)

Sebastian and I decided that I would keep my ring on my neckless and keep our engagement from people for a little while. It was just our thing and we really were enjoying it.

Monday afternoon Sebastian had Quidditch practice so I spent time time In the library working on my ten page essay for potions. I keep playing with my neckless feeling the new ring on it. It makes me blush every time I think about this weekend. I can't believe Ominis and Anne got married, and Sebastian proposed to me. What! I could twirl around in the snow and lay there for hours with how happy I was. I don't even like snow.

Before we left, Ominis asked Sebastian if he would mind if he took the Sallow last name. "You are my brother, it would be an honor to share the last name with you." Sebastian said holding his shoulder tightly.

Ominis always hated being a Gaunt. This was his opportunity to finally get away from the stupid name. I was happy for Ominis Sallow.

"Athena, do you have the answer for number 34 for transfiguration class?" Natty says pulling me out of my trance.

"Here.." I say pulling out my paper and handing it to Natty.

"Oh your a saint! Thank you!" She says ripping the paper out of my hands and copping my homework.

"Ive got your back, and you've got mine." I say cheerfully.

"You've been in an awfully good mood since you got back this week. Is it because Ominis and Anne got married?" Natty says smiling.

"..... absolutely. It was the perfect weekend away." I say smiling at her.

"Mhm... yes... okay well here, happy birthday my friend! I didn't see you before you left that day so..."

She hands me a wrapped gift, I opened it and it reveals a pink feather, with ink. "A pink quill..." I say curiously.

"It's from a Flamingo in Africa! They are beautiful creatures! Pink reminds me of you." She says smiling up at me.

"A Flamingo? Whoa Natty... how did you get this? This an amazing gift!" I say reaching over the table and hugging Natty Tightly. "That you so much, and yes I do like pink."

"Believe it or not, during the summer I had went back to Matabeleland, Africa! I got to catch up with all of my friend and run around as a Gazelle. It felt nice to let loose, of course we have to worry about the Poachers there. Luckily most of my friends are birds and small creatures like me. However I do have one friend who can take the shape of a Lion! His roar is amazing!!" She says laughing. "I got you that from my friend Amara. She can turn into a flamingo she had lost a feather so I took it!" Natty says as if she is is reliving the moment.

"Wow Natty, that's bloody brilliant. I would love to be an animagus...."

"It was not an easy process by any means my friend." Natty says sternly. "However if you are serious I can help you over the summer if you would like..." Natty raises her eyebrows.

"Wow, Natty thank you." I say in disbelief.

She takes my hand from across the table. "I saw the ring on your finger at the wedding. Congratulations." Natty says quietly so no one else can hear us. "I won't say anything. Your my best friend, of course I was going to notice." She laughs.

I sigh give her the 'I've been caught' look "thank you my friend. Were very excited don't get me wrong. We have just decided we don't really want to hear the professors and everyone talk about it all the time. We don't want a lecure. We're just going to enjoy each other. No weddings for us for a while." I say giggling.