Being a Greengrass after all should sound pretty serene.
But being a part of "the Emeralds" should not, especially when hearts become entangled with the infamous Regulus Black.
Goodness, lawfulness, or evilness. Which path will they tread in the ti...
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November 1st, 1976
The weather is starting to get a bit cold as they transition into a dull November, which marks the beginning of Quidditch season.
Just as the emeralds surprised Avery on her birthday, they did the same on Evan's birthday in October - although it wasn't a surprise as they all knew it was coming anyways. Avery struggled between giving a mixtape, advanced broom care kit, and her set of funny potions, but eventually decided on the first and the last as the broom kit would be too cliché.
Now it's the very first Quidditch match between Ravenclaws and Slytherins as the latter won the Quidditch Cup last year. Avery can't sit still during mornings like these, so Pandora eyes her nervousness at the Ravenclaw table as they're eating breakfast in the Great Hall.
"You'd better win this one," Barty says to her, "We can't have Slytherins winning again."
Pandora, who has charmed blue highlights in her hair to represent her house, nods in agreement, her eyes sparkling with excitement. It doesn't matter to any of the emeralds if they're friends or not when it comes to Quidditch; they'll support only their own house.
"Yeah, show those snakes who's boss."
Avery smiles weakly at her words.
"I'll do my best, but I can't help the fact I'm not the fucking seeker."
Pandora replies, encouraging her, "True, but you can keep those goals from being scored. I believe in you, Ave."
Barty quips, "Just distract the Slytherin seeker."
Avery gives him an incredulous look, "That is Regulus Black for you."
Barty grins, unable to resist another suggestion, "Even better. You can just aim the Bludgers at him and knock him off his broom."
"Oh, great idea. Why didn't I think of that before?"
She's clearly not serious, but her nerves are beginning to show.
Pandora shakes her head, "Uh uh - I don't think Madam Hooch would approve of that strategy."
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The air in the field is thick with tension as the teams take their positions on the field. The crowd is divided, with a sea of blue and bronze on one side and green and silver on the other. There's a palpable sense of rivalry, with both teams determined to win.
Avery can spot Dorcas in a green jacket at the stands with Barty and Pandora beside her, who are waving blue flags. In the middle, Remus Lupin stands at the commentary while his friends are right behind him, apparently all of them supporting Ravenclaw based on their choice of attire. It isn't shocking, considering their despise for the Slytherins for whatsoever reason.
The team captains shake their hands before the game starts, Amelia on one side, and Emma Vanity on the other. Avery can't help but admire Emma's stern expression and how she looks so good in her Quidditch uniform admist of her nervousness.
