Chapter 17

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---Present Time---

"Don't worry! I'll be an awesome protector!" Gilbert announced proudly, pounding his chest as if to show he was made of steel or something. Matthew just rolled his eyes, shoving his wand into his pocket.

He's such an idiot, even if I do like him, Matthew thought, a bit fondly.

"Did you always have a polar bear?" Elizabeta suddenly asked Matthew.

"Yes! Well, of course, he's a magical polar bear. He was magically experimented on, and we adopted him because he can fit within the guidelines for pets at Hogwarts. He can Transfigured himself, you know. His name is probably Kumajiro-"

Gilbert cackled. "Probably?! You don't know your own pet's name!"

Matthew sighed. "He doesn't remember mine," he defended himself, pushing his glasses back up.

"He's just a bear, Matthew-" Elizaveta was interrupted by a "Who?", undoubtably from the "just-a-bear".

"Mattie! Come hang out with us instead! And Kuma-who-cares can tag along too!" Alfred shouted, yanking Matthew away hurriedly. That was a little bit too close for comfort.

---4 years ago---

The Hogsmeade groups had started to trickle back into Hogwarts, in large quantities or simply by themselves.

Kiku and Yao were about to head to the Ravenclaw dorms when their path was blocked by a looming figure. Natalia.

Natalia brushed aside her silvery hair as she paced towards them. Then she threw a hard punch at Yao.

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"Fight, fight, fight, fight, fight!" Several Hogwarts students cheered.

"I am not going to fight her! I've been taught not to resort to violence!" Yao protested, bent over and ignoring his bloody nose.

"You must fight me! Whoever wins gets Big Brother!" Natalia shouted, raising her wand.

Yao stood at his full height, staring at Natalia.

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