Melpomene || H.G

𝟸𝟶: ᴇᴘʜᴇᴍᴇʀᴀʟ

Word Count: 7,384

A/N: this is a little reminder that this is a slow-burn story. I honestly like testing some patience with it, but I'm also impatient if I ship someone in the book, LMAO. Don't worry because I'm developing Calista's character right now. And for now, I'm going to show you Calista being a girlfriend. There will be interactions with Hermione, don't worry!

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Calista and Jiwon spent the rest of the night having a heart-to-heart conversation about their blossoming relationship. Their communication was already established through their friendship, but they needed to delve into what they wanted for themselves and each other. Both ate their takeouts and gave each other full attention until they fell asleep. 

The remaining days followed were a whirlwind of romance and adventure for the two witches. They explored more tourist attractions, their laughter echoing through the cobblestone streets of Paris. They shared a few passionate kisses in a secluded place, their hearts pounding in unison with the city's pulse. 

On their last day, Jiwon took Calista to Beauxbatons Academy of Magic, initiating to be the one to fly for them. The grand, ornate building stood tall against the backdrop of the French countryside. As they approached the gates, Calista felt a wave of nostalgia wash over her, remembering her first time seeing Gwangwon and Hogwarts. 

Jiwon led Calista through the familiar halls, her laughter echoing through the empty corridors. They stopped in front of a classroom where Jiwon and their friends had spent countless hours studying and navigating their new lives. Calista looked around, utterly speechless at the places where the older witch mentioned were her favorite spots. 

They returned to their shared hotel to prepare to leave as the night fell. They ate their final meal before they could go. Calista wanted more days to stay in the country, but they had a week before they needed to return to their respective schools. Calista and Jiwon flew back to London safely with new perspectives, happiness, and discoveries. 

Calista brought Jiwon back to the hotel where their friends were staying. Everyone was asleep when both of them went inside using the copy of the keys. The older witch invited her to sleep with her since they were exhausted from their thrilling adventure. They decided to share the couch to prevent them from interrupting everyone's sleep. 

Their friends were stunned when they discovered both of them on the couch once they woke up from their slumber. Seojin and Dahyun, being the naughty witches, took their cameras and captured the moment. Yujin and Yewon were gushing about Calista and Jiwon cuddling in their sleep, while Daeun did not speak nor react to the sight, simply not wanting to disturb them. 

When Calista woke up, her friends revealed the Polaroid to her and teased her about it, but she was not annoyed seeing how adorable she and Jiwon looked together. Her friends had also informed her that Yunhee had sent a letter to her a few minutes ago. She cursed at herself from exhaustion, which made her forget to tell her that she would stay at the hotel with her friends.

The black-haired Ravenclaw returned to her house once she had breakfast with them. Yunhee was ecstatic to see her daughter look stress-free and invited her to talk with her over tea. Calista told her about every tourist attraction she and Jiwon visited, and she also gave her mother a souvenir she had bought before she left the foreign country. 

The hallway upstairs was silent, and she wondered if her friends were not in the house or still sleeping. She checked every bedroom until she reached Esme's room, revealing they were all gathered in one bed, peacefully immersing themselves with a book in their eyes. The three older witches looked at the door and smiled at her.