My Life Is A Riddle (A Hogwarts story)

Chapter Nine: First broom ride

Black was the talk of the school for the next few days. I couldn't help but feel overly protective of Harry. He was like the brother I never had. I don't know what I'd be without him. The golden trio and I had a free period right now. Hermione was in the Library, of course, Harry and Ron were playing wizard's chess and Jonny was off with Fred and George pranking people. So it was just me. I decided to walk around the castle. I was up at the astronomy tower just admiring the view when Hedwig came into view. She landed on the banister.
"So many kids" She puffed. I laughed. I untied the letter from her leg and read opened, finding Violet's childish scrawl across the paper:

Dear Evangeline,
Thats a cute owl. Whats her name? Things here are brilant! Vicious Vicki cant come anywhere nere us wivout a guardian by her side. I call him our guardian angel. She hasn't layed a finger on any of us since you left. Aparrantly sumone from child servises sawed what hapend and came ova rite away. Its good to here your doing grate. We are being fed and clothed propaly now and we all have our own rooms. We all miss you soooo much. Will we ever see you again???

Love Violet xoxo
p.s: There is a present for you in the envelope. I hope you like it. Its from everyone :)
p.p.s: Please send us a foto of your friends.

It's good to know that Vicki isn't harassing them anymore. I reached into the envelope and pulled out a photo. It was a photo of all the kids at the orphanage and they were all...smiling and laughing. They had new toys and the orphanage looked new. Happiness washed over me for them all. I was glad that they could finally have a real childhood. Tears brimmed in my eyes as I looked at the photo. I really miss them.
"Thankyou Hedwig" I said.
"Not a problem. They really do miss you" She said. I smiled and petted her head. I gave her a treat and she flew off, probably to Harry. I walked for ages, not really knowing where I was going, but ended up on the Quidditch pitch. I really want to try out but I have never even ridden a broom let alone actually played. I saw a broom just lying in the middle of the pitch. I looked around and saw no one around. I guess it couldn't hurt to fly just this once. I walked over to the broom and picked it up. I climbed on and lifted a little into the air. I was hovering a few inches off the ground. I went to fly a little higher but lost balance a little.
"Whoa...come on, I got this" I said to myself. I took a deep breath and flew off into the sky. It felt incredible. I flew around the goal posts and in and out of the stands swiftly. I saw a quaffle on the ground so I flew down and grabbed it. I used my wind powers to make it fly in a random direction and I flew and caught it every time. I took a few shots and got it in every time.
"-And Blackbourn is flying through the air, swiftly as ever, grabs that quaffle and off towards the opposition's goals. The opposition's chasers are nasty, but she makes her way through! Oh no what's this?!? There is a bludger coming straight her way! She just dodged it, slightly losing balance but look she's back in. Flying down the pitch, she throws the quaffle! It's...it's...IT'S IN!! TEN POINTS TO GRYFFINDOR!!!! Weew!!" I commentated, pretending I was playing an actual game. Don't judge me! I then heard laughing and clapping coming from below me. I suddenly turned red from embarrassment and flew back down to the ground and found Oliver Wood standing there. Oh merlin!

~Oliver Wood's P.O.V~

I was packing up the Quidditch equipment from training earlier. I couldn't carry everything at once so I had to leave a broom and a spare quaffle behind. I'll come back in a minute. But when I came back the broom and quaffle weren't on the ground anymore. I looked up to see a girl riding the broom and throwing the quaffle around. She has some real talent but I can't quite make out who it is. She flew down the pitch like she owned the place. Catching every quaffle and getting it in the goals every time. Then I heard her start talking to herself.
"-And Blackbourn is flying through the air, swiftly as ever, grabs that quaffle and off towards the opposition's goals. The opposition's chasers are nasty, but she makes her way through! Oh no what's this?!? There is a bludger coming straight her way! She just dodged it, slightly losing balance but look she's back in. Flying down the pitch, she throws the quaffle! It's...it's...IT'S IN!! TEN POINTS TO GRYFFINDOR!!!! Weew!!" She commentated herself making me chuckle. Blackbourn? Blackbourn. Oh! Evangeline! The new girl. I didn't know she could play. I clapped and laughed and she flew down to the ground, her face as red as the twins' hair
"I-I'm sorry. I'll just be leaving" she said, face still red.
"No, wait!" I said quickly. She turned back around slowly. "Have you ever thought of trying out for the team?" I asked. Her eyes went wide.
"umm.." She said. "Kind of, but I've never played before. This was actually the first time I had ridden a broom" She admitted.
"Well, you're really talented" I complemented. She blushed adding to her already red face.
"Thanks" She said.
"There's a tryout tomorrow. I would love it if you tried out. And I'm sure everyone else will too. You have a lot of potential to become a great chaser" I said. She blushed again.
"Thanks. Maybe I will try out. Here's your stuff back" She said handing me the broom and quaffle.
"You keep the broom. So you have one for tryouts" I said, her eyes went wide and she smiled broadly.
"Really, oh thankyou so much! I have to tell Harry, Ron and Hermione!! See you tomorrow" She yelled behind her as she ran back up to the castle. I have a feeling we're going to win the Quidditch cup this year...

~Evangeline's P.O.V~

I raced back into the common room with the broom in my hands. I got to the portrait and said the password then jumped into the common room as soon as it opened. I ran over to Harry, Ron and Hermione who were sitting on the couch.
"omigoshguesswhatiwaswalkingaroundtheschoolwhenicameacrossthequidditchfieldandtherewasabroomandquafflesoidecidedtoridesincenoonewasaroundandiflewandthrewthequafflearoundforabittheninoticedsomeoneclappingandiflewdowntoseeOLIVERWOODstandingtherethenhesaidhesaidthatihaverealtalentandthinksishouldtryoutfortheteamtomorrowandomigosh Evangeline breathe...breathe" I said really quickly all in one breath. I was panting. The trio were just staring at me like I had grown another head. They sat there for a few seconds.
"Huh?" Ron said.
"Yeah all I got from that was and Oliver Wood and team and...wait a minute" Harry said as he saw the broom in my hand. "What's that?" he asked. I smiled.
"I was walking around the school when-" I started but Hermione cut me off.
"Just get to the point!" Hermione said getting impatient.
"Wood wants me to try out for the team tomorrow!! He said I have real potential!" I said.
"That's awesome Ang" Harry said.
"But I thought you had never ridden a broom before?" Ron questioned.
"I know that was my first time" I said.
"Wow you must be talented then" Hermione said. Soon everyone came into the common room. Classes must have ended. I saw Fred, George and Jonny walking this way.
"Should have seen his face-"George started
"-It was priceless" Fred added.
"-you should have been there Evangeline" All three said in unison.
"Oh merlin, you guys are rubbing off on Jonny" I said they all laughed.
"Hey, I need a photo of you all" I said, remembering my letter.
"Why?" Everyone asked.
"To send back to Violet and all the kids at the Orphanage of course" I said, obviously. I grabbed my muggle camera and lined everyone up. I set the camera's timer on and placed it on top the fireplace. I ran over to everyone.
"Okay everyone say, butterbeer" I said.
"Butterbeer" Everyone repeated and the flash went off.
"Okay, now funny face" I said and everyone pulled a unique funny face. The flash went off again. This time were all just laughing and goofing off. Fred and George were holding me above their heads and I was posing like superman (a muggle comic book hero) and Jonny was flexing his muscles on my head. The flash went off and then I was put down. I went over to the camera and reviewed the Polaroid, shaking them to show the pictures. They were awesome. I made enough copies for one each and to send back to the orphanage. I grabbed a piece of spare parchment and a quill and started writing:

Dear Everyone,
I am so glad to hear things back there are working out so well. The owls name is Hedwig. As for me seeing you, I am not sure at this point in time but I will try and visit over the summer ok? How's that sound? I loved the photo. It makes me ecstatic to see you all smiling and laughing. I miss you all too and take care.
Lots of love

Evangeline xoxo
p.s: I sent the photos just like you asked, with all my friends in it. Also there is another present in a box on Hedwigs legs. I hope you like them.

I decided to send them some jars of candy from Honeydukes. They like all kinds of sweets so I think they'll love these. I told Harry I was using Hedwig again. He said it was no problem and that I don't have to ask each time.
"Here you go. I hope that isn't too heavy for you" I said.
"It's fine, although a treat might just make it a little easier to carry" Hedwig said. I laughed and handed her a treat.
"There you are, you silly little owl" I said ruffling her feathers.
"You owe me two treats when I get back now" She joked, but I knew she would be expecting them. I laughed.
"They'll be here when you get back" I said and with that she flew out the window...