serendipity | mattheo riddle

five

"So, when did you first come to Hogwarts? I swear I haven't seen you around at all before." Lydia questioned Amelie.

The two had decided to make a trip down to The Three Broomsticks in Hogsmeade after their Transfigurations class. They sat at a small table in the corner of the pub, sipping butterbeers and getting to know one another.

"I've actually been attending Hogwarts since year one. I've always kind of stayed to myself though which is most likely why you haven't noticed me. Not a lot of people do." Amelie laughed sadly.

Amelie was the furthest thing from a social butterfly. She was an introvert, whose beauty bloomed in quiet moments. She hated crowds of people and loud noises. She cherished her alone time, and would count down the moments to when she was by herself. Although she thrived alone, she did sometimes feel lonely. Like no one ever truly understood her. Yet, in her loneliness, she found a peculiar strength, an inner sanctuary where her thoughts took flight like silent doves, carrying the essence of her uncharted soul to the farthest reaches of the universe.

"I don't mind though." Amelie continued. "I prefer to be on my own. It's more peaceful that way."

Lydia didn't know what to reply back. Although she understood how Amelie felt, she couldn't relate. Lydia was, well, used to be a people's person. She would get her energy by making people's day. She loved seeing other people happy. She would always be the one to make people smile. She wore charisma like a crown, and luminated every room she walked in as if she was the sun on a hot summer's day. Now, things have changed. She wallows around the halls with her head down, trying to get from one place to another without being noticed. The vibrance drained from her face the second she was told she had to join the dark side. She wished to go unnoticed. To disappear until things were good like they used to be. But then again, were things ever really good?

"What made you agree to come here with me then?" Lydia asked, curious as to why Amelie agreed to go out with her if she didn't like confrontation.

"I guess I just always would see you walking around the halls waving at every person that passed by you. You just seem like the type of person that I would want to surround myself with. You're perfect in every way and I was hoping maybe being around you could help me become more outgoing and fun." Amelie sighed. "As much as I love keeping to myself, I don't want to spend my last year at Hogwarts sulking in my dorm while everyone else is out having a good time. I just want to be normal." Amelie finished, a sad grin plastered on her face, realizing she just released all her thoughts onto a girl she barely knew.

Lydia felt bad for the girl. She didn't understand why she thought she needed to go out and socialize to be considered "normal". Lydia also hated the fact that the innocent girl thought of her as someone she looked up too and aspired to be like. Lydia wanted nothing more then to tell the girl that there were so many other amazing people at Hogwarts who would love to be her friend. So many other options that were a million times better than her, but she knew she couldn't let this virtuous filled girl down.

"I'm flattered you think that way of me, but I assure you I am far from perfect. I have my flaws like everyone, I just don't show that side of me. I promise you Amelie, you do not need to change in order for people to be lured to you. Your amazing the way you are, however, if you are looking for a way to make friends, I think there's a back to school party coming up, maybe you would want to go with me and I could introduce you to a couple of people?" Lydia suggested, attempting to make the girl feel better about herself.

"I would love to, but I don't know the first thing about parties. I wouldn't want to embarrass both myself or you."

"Well, good thing this place doesn't close for another couple hours." Lydia smirked, referring to The Three Broomsticks.

The girls fell into multiple deep conversations that lasted until the very last second of the pub closing. Each hour, the two girls found themselves laughing and smiling even more. Little did Lydia and Amelie know, that evening would be the beginning of a lifelong friendship and bond like no other. 

A/N

shorter filler chapter today because ive been busy w school :)