Emerald Dreams- Sebastian Sallow x Ominis Gaunt x FemRavenclaw Mc (my oc used)

TTT-Chapter 26

I made it to Professor Weasley's office without too much drama, closing the door behind me quietly. She was writing something, so I waited for her to address me.

"Ah! There you are, dear. I had hoped you would join me soon, I wonder how you're faring with everything this year?" She looked up with a smile, beckoning for me to sit. I perched in the chair, smiling politely.

"As well as I can be, professor. I have to admit, the last task threw me a little." She shifted, leaning forward slightly to lean her elbows on her desk, fingers crossed. "I admit, I was not sure how things would turn out. I was not the most comfortable with the suggestion, as we did already have another task in mind. But you handled it wonderfully, showing great leadership and improvisation skills." 

I nodded quietly. "I also notice you have been spending a lot of time with Mr Sallow and Mr Gaunt. You seem to have become a good influence for the two of them, but I do wonder if there is more to it?" I blinked, unsure of what she was implying. 

"Professor?" "ah, forgive me, I seem to have gotten distracted. I did have a reason for you coming here. I wondered if you would accompany me to the clock tower?" I nodded politely, standing and waiting to follow her as we moved out of her office. What could she possibly want to show me?

"You see I was hesitant to show you this last year, as certain events took place and you in particular would have taken things to heart. I wanted to give you the chance to heal a bit before showing you. Think of it as a... Christmas present of sorts." 

I had honestly forgotten about Christmas, so much had happened in these past few months, it was crazy to think about. Christmas holidays had started already, but I had decided to stay at school this year.

My parents, while sad, understood that I wanted to be around my friends. "Are you alright Emily? You seem a tad distracted." I gave my head a small shake, bringing myself back down to earth. "Sorry professor, I was thinking of my parents. What was it you wanted to show me?" 

She led me into what looked like a store room at the bottom of the clock tower. I had been here before, dueled many students in crossed wands in the main hall here. She tapped a couple of the bricks, knocking on one of them, the wall beginning to move and change.

 I stepped back, surprised. The wonders of this school would never cease. Inside was a small bedroom, with Anne smiling up at me from her spot on the bed where she sat with a book in her hands. 

"You finally found me." I looked at Professor Weasley confused. "I know Anne is here for the tournament professor, I don't understand." Anne got to her feet, taking my arm and leading me to another door on the far side of the room.

 "I can take it from here Professor, thank you." Anne smiled, and Professor Weasley nodded, taking her leave. "Merry Christmas you two." she said before the bricks shifted back into place.

Anne guided me to the door, before releasing her hold on me to go back to her book. "It's probably better if you head in there alone. I'll be out here if you need me." I nodded, taking a deep breath and opening the door.