Light in the Dark // Sebastian Sallow

Professor Sharp

(Athena)

September and October have flown by so quickly. It's getting more hard to hide this bump of mine, making people talk more about me. I haven't ran into the three mean girls since I yelled at them in the beginning of the year.

Anne, Ominis, and I have been practicing our charms and spells more than ever. Poppy, and Garreth have been slowly transporting the beasts to there farm, and also letting loose the beast that are ready to be freed. Natty has been extremely distant as of late. I'm assuming it's because of quidditch. Which is also why Sebastian and Imelda have been away as well.

"Athena, may I see you after class?" Professor Sharp says quietly to me a few moments before class ends making me jump a little to his unexpected presence.

"Absolutely, sir." I say rubbing my fingers to the bridge of my nose.

I'm so tired. I've been having my nightmares again, and they have been getting worse and worse.

"Hey are you alright?" Sebastian says in a whisper, breaking me from my trance.

I shake my head in response, trying not to show my nerves to him. "I'm alright, just tired."

"I know you've been having your nightmares again. Perhaps we can ask Blainey if there is anything you can take while pregnant? I'm sure she would know.. actually you haven't been up there to see her in quite a while. Maybe you shod go after you talk with Sharp...."

"You worry to much Sebastian, I'm perfectly fine." I say now feeling irritated.

"You're just being stubborn. If you don't go I will." He says crossing his arms with his clever smirk.

"Sallow, do you really want a detention before the quidditch match this week? If so, then keep talking." Sharp says from his desk not even looking up at Sebastian.

Sebastian kisses my cheek and heads back to his spot by Garreth.

Garreth, Sebastian, and even Ominis have been working tirelessly to try and get the gas out of our house. They say they just need a few more charms, and maybe a potion to counter the gases. It has brought Sebastian and Garreth closer, I can say they are now even... friends?

Even Leander has offer to help them out. Sebastian is still not a fan, but Leanders father actually gets rid of poisons and gas's for a living for the Ministry. So reluctantly Sebastian knew Leander might be able to help.

The class was dismissed and Sebastian came over to me "I have quidditch practice, are you sure you'll be alright?" Sebastian says kissing my hand.

"Sebastian."

"Just to the nurse blainey... for me, will you?" Sebastian says kissing the inside of my hand.

"Alright, fine. After I talk with sha-"

Sebastian kissed me and says "thank you. I love you. I'll see you at dinner." And rushes off to the door.

I roll my eyes and continue to clean my place before making my way to Sharp.

"You wanted to see me, sir?"

"Yes, how have you been feeling?" Sharp asks putting his papers down and looking up at me.

Im thrown off by the question a bit, not really thinking Sharp was one to care about how I'm feeling "Umm.... Alright..."

"Good. Good. My wife has been asking about you and Sebastian now I can give her a clear answer."

"Oh... okay. Yeah I'm fine, tell you wife I said thank you for asking...."

"There is something else I need to discuss with you."

"Is it about the Magnolias brothers?"

"Indeed. My Aurors have been keeping a close eye on them, and his followers. They are getting more strong by the minute. As of right now they are in America recruiting anyone that will listen. Showing off the ancient magic they hold. My friends I'm America say it's getting and over there as well.... You need to keep yourself here. Protect yourself and your baby. Please do not go looking for trouble. We have arrested many dark wizards in Hogsmeade, they were trying to find your where abouts. They cannot get in here, but please tell your husband to be careful with his new potions job. I'm going to give him a direct floo work for just him to use at Pippins."

My stomach drops hearing the information Sharp just shared.

"I will tell him professor, I'm almost finished with my book. Once I'm finished I need you and Professor Weasley to keep it safe, and pass it down to people to trust. You can read it if you like. You will be my keepers. I trust you both with my whole heart."

"I will do everything in my power to keep it save. I promise." Sharp says with determination.

"Thank you."

"If you need any help with your little ones, my wife would gladly help. Just so you know. She always wanted children, we just could never...."

"Thank you sir, absolutely. Thank you for the offer."

"You're dismissed, be safe Athena."

"Thank you sir, for everything."

I swish my wand and my bag and books follow me out the door.