❝𝐈 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐧𝐨 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝.❞
Jupiter Black has been isolated from the outside world her entire life up until the age of thirteen. During a duel with her mother, Jupiter tragically witnesses her death and flees from...
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𝙲𝚑𝚊𝚙𝚝𝚎𝚛 14
THE GROUP OF US IN 'DUMBLEDORE'S ARMY' WALK ALONG THE CROOKED BRIDGE. "First, we need to need to find a place to practice where Umbridge won't find out." Harry says to us as we quickly walk forwards. "The Shrieking Shack?" Ginny questions. "Too small." I point out and Hermione chimes in.
"Forbidden Forest?" She asks only to get cut off by Ron. "Not bloody likely." He calls out with a scoff. "Harry, Jupiter, what happens if Umbridge does find out?" Ginny asks us and Hermione joins in. "Who cares?" She says and I pull a shocked look with a chuckle at the girl. "I mean, it's sort of exciting, isn't it? Breaking the rules." I smile at my best friend.
"Who are you and what have you done with Hermione Granger?" Ron asks, flabbergasted. "Anyway, at least we know one positive thing that came from today." Hermione smirks as she speaks to me. "What's that?" I ask her and she giggles, lowering her voice to a whisper.
"Harry couldn't keep his eyes off you." She whispers with a giggle. My cheeks warm and my hair flares to a bright pink. I look to the side, spotting Harry's gaze on me, which causes my face to warm even more. I lift my hands and tug at the scarf around my neck to loosen it. A cool breeze chills my warm skin and I force my hair back to its ebony black colour.
I can hear Harry chuckle at the sight of me flustered. I clear my throat before announcing to everyone. "Over the next few days, we should each come up with a couple of possibilities of places we can practice. We've got to make sure wherever it is, there's no chance she can find us." I keep my voice quiet, but making sure it's clear and understood.
˓𓄹 ࣪˖ ⋆ ࣪. ˖ ࣪⭑
"You've done it Neville. You've found the Room of Requirment." I say in shock as I look around the large open space. "The what?" Ron asks me. "The Room of Requirment only appears when a person has a real need of it, and it's always equipped for the seeker's needs." I tell the ginger who nods.
"So... say you really needed the toilet..." I look at the boy with a face. "Charming, Ronald." Hermione clicks her tongue. "Yes, that's the general idea." I say to the boy. "It's brilliant." Harry says and looks around the space.
"It's like Hogwarts wants us to fight back."
˓𓄹 ࣪˖ ⋆ ࣪. ˖ ࣪⭑
"Today, we're are going to start with everyone trying to disarm this dummy. As I do not know each of your abilities personally, this will allow me to have an understanding of your capabilities. And even though this may seem easy, it is better to be prepared and practice than to be unprepared." I call out as I face the line of students.
"I will demonstrate first along with Harry and then each of you will have your own attempt." I tell them before turning around with my wand at the ready. "Expelliarmus." I mumble and the wand on the dummy comes flying into my hand. I walk forward and place the wand back in the dummy's hand, moving out of the way for Harry.
He catches the wand and moves to place it back with the dummy. "Now it's each of your turns. And don't feel pressured or upset if you don't manage to do this, this is why we are practicing." I say with a small and kind smile.
Neville steps forward with a gulp and flourishes his wand as he calls out the spell. His wand flies from his hand and flings backwards through the line of students.
I take a step towards the boy. "You're flourishing your wand too much. There's no need for all of the extra movements, try it like this." I move my wands slowly to demonstrate the shape. I accio his wand to my hand and hold it out to him. "Don't cast the spell, but do the movement slowly with me." Neville nods at my words and slowly copies me.
"Good, Neville." I say to him and he smiles awkwardly before moving to the back of the line.
I feel eyes on me and look at Harry who stares at me softly.
My stomach erupts into butterflies and I clear my throat with a small smile on my lips before turning back to the cue of people with my heart pounding quickly in my chest.
