Beatrice Lestrange has always been an outsider in her own story. Born into one of the darkest families in the wizarding world, she grew up under the looming shadow of her infamous mother Bellatrix Lestrange.
Despite this, Beatrice is nothing like th...
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It was the beginning of October, and the Hufflepuff common room was alive with the chatter and laughter of its inhabitants. The fire crackled merrily in the hearth, casting a warm glow over the room where Beatrice, Hannah, Leanne, Susan, and Justin had gathered.
Justin was recounting a particularly hilarious tale from his last Herbology class.—So, I'm supposed to be watering these venomous tentacula, right? But instead of just watering them, I accidentally knocked over the entire bucket of water. The tentacula started flailing, and suddenly the whole greenhouse looked like a scene from a mad scientist's lab!—
Hannah was practically in stitches.—Did you end up with a plant trying to strangle you?—
Justin nodded, trying to suppress his laughter.—Not quite, but I was chased around the greenhouse by a particularly feisty plant. Professor Sprout walked in right at that moment and just stared at me. It was like something out of a movie!—
Susan, lounging in a chair with her feet up, shook her head, chuckling.—You know, Justin, I always knew Herbology was dangerous, but I didn't realize it was a full-contact sport!—
Leanne, who had been listening intently, joined in with a grin.—I think you're due for a detention just for entertaining the plants. They're probably still talking about the chaos you caused.—
—True,—Justin agreed with a dramatic sigh. —If they had a chat room for plants, I'd be the hot topic for weeks.—
The group continued to laugh and joke about Justin's botanical misadventures until the conversation turned to the much-anticipated first trip to Hogsmeade, which was just around the corner.
Susan's eyes lit up as she asked,—So, what's everyone most excited about for our Hogsmeade trip?—
Hannah's grin widened.—I'm definitely going to hit up Honeydukes. I've heard they've got a new line of chocolate that's supposed to be enchanted to taste different every time you eat it!—
Justin chuckled.—Sounds like a great way to lose track of time while you're trying to figure out if you're eating caramel or strawberry.—
Leanne nodded.— And don't forget the Three Broomsticks! I've been dying to try Madam Rosmerta's famous butterbeer. I've heard it's the best in the wizarding world.—
Beatrice smiled.— I'm looking forward to the shops, of course, but also just getting out of the castle for a bit. It's going to be nice to have a change of scenery.—
As they continued discussing their plans, Ernie Macmillan joined the group, his face bright with enthusiasm.— I'm planning on picking up some new supplies at the apothecary. They say they've got some rare ingredients in stock.—
Leanne teased him,—Oh, Ernie, only you would get excited about potion ingredients.—
Before Ernie could respond, the common room door swung open with a dramatic flourish. Zach strode in, his usual cocky grin in place.— Well, well, what's all the commotion about? Planning your next big adventure, I see?—
