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𝐈'𝐦 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝

The atmosphere is buzzing with energy, hip-hop music pulsating through the room as Ollie, Al, Christina, and Will gather around the tattoo parlor, excitement flickering in their eyes. The walls are adorned with vibrant artwork, and the scent of ink hangs in the air. They're all looking at tattoos when Al, a mischievous grin on his face as he points to a tattoo design on the wall. "Did you know they had a tattoo of your face?" He says and looks at Ollie. She grins in response. "Wow, thank you, it's beautiful." She says, sarcasm obvious i her tone, putting a hand on her heart, pretending to be flattered. "I'm flattered."

On the other side of the room Will and Christina were looking at the other tattoos when Christina picks up a large one with some sort of symbol on it, turning to Will to ask his opinion. "Like it?" He glances at the design, admiring it with mock seriousness. "Yeah." She smirks. "Where would you get it?" He shrugs, pretending to think deeply. "I don't know." Christina looks back to the design. "Where do you suggest?" She asks playfully. Will leans closer to her. "Anywhere you want."

Ollie couldn't help but grin; the chemistry between them was undeniable. She felt a rush of warmth, secretly shipping the two of them, imagining how perfect they'd be together. The music pumps louder, filling the room with an infectious energy, and they all lean closer together, excitedly discussing ideas as they continue to browse the designs. Laughter echoes in the parlor, creating a momentary escape from their worries about training and rankings.

As the scene unfolded on the screen, the energy in the Great Hall shifted. The upbeat music and playful banter between Ollie and her friends in the tattoo parlor created a stark contrast to the intensity they'd seen earlier. Students chuckled at Ollie's sarcastic quip about the tattoo, while others leaned forward, intrigued by this lighter, more carefree side of her.

Lily Potter, watching with a soft smile, seemed both relieved and surprised to see her daughter sharing this moment of joy. James let out a quiet laugh, though the sadness in his eyes remained, knowing how much they had missed. Even Harry, sitting among his friends, glanced up at the screen with a curious smile, as if seeing his twin sister in a new light.

At the Slytherin table, Draco Malfoy exchanged amused looks with Blaise and Pansy. They, too, seemed drawn in by Ollie's sharp wit and relaxed demeanor in this rare moment of levity. Nearby, a few of the older students from other houses whispered excitedly, impressed by Ollie's charm.

For Ollie's parents, the scene was bittersweet. While they felt pride seeing her finding moments of happiness and friendship, it also served as a painful reminder of the life she had built without them. They could only watch, filled with both guilt and admiration, as she joked and smiled - showing a side they had long neglected.

As the group continued flipping through tattoo designs, Ollie smiled to herself, listening to their excited chatter. Eventually, she looked up and casually said, "I already have a tattoo." The others paused, surprised, eyes widening with curiosity. Will raised an eyebrow. "You? When?" Ollie just shrugged, a small smirk playing on her lips. "I got it a while ago," she replied, not offering any more details. Her mind drifted for a moment to her childhood, memories of being nine years old, defiant and eager for something that felt like her own, not her brothers. But she pushed those thoughts aside, keeping the story to herself. The others, intrigued but respecting her quietness, went back to their tattoo plans, though she could still feel their curious glances from time to time.

A ripple of shock swept through the Great Hall. The Hogwarts students leaned forward, eyes wide with surprise at Ollie's revelation. Whispers spread quickly among the tables, a mix of fascination and disbelief. "Olivia Potter, with a tattoo?" Hermione whispered to Harry and Ron, her eyebrows raised. Even Harry, who had barely known his sister, looked stunned, his brow furrowed in confusion as he tried to picture the girl he had barely noticed doing something so bold.