Demigods at Hogwarts

Chapter Twenty-One: Good News

Will's POV
I leave the infirmary, waving goodbye to the other Apollo campers currently there. My mind, as usual drifts back to Nico and how much I miss him... I was still waiting for a reply from the last letter I sent him. What if he's found someone new there and isn't interested in me anymore? I think to myself, but quickly shake that thought out of my head. Neeks wouldn't do that to me.

I hadn't go much to do, so I decided to go to practice my archery skills. I walk through the camp, smiling and greeting various campers. My smile is just a mask, however. Really, my heart is aching because if how much I miss Nico. You really do seem to notice more when the person you love is in another country and you can't just visit whenever you want. I try to push the thoughts out of my mind, not wanting to think about how much I miss him, but I end up thinking about him more.

When I reach the archery arena, I grab a bow and a quiver full of arrows and walk over to the shooting area. I notch an arrow, and shoot. I manage to hit the target, but it is at the edge of it, not near the bullseye. I continue to practice, managing to get a few arrows closer to bullseye.

After about half an hour, I have only managed to get one bullseye. I notch the last arrow in the quiver- I had already collected the arrows I have shot a few times, but that is irrelevant. I aim the bow and close one eye, but as I let go, I hear a camper call out to me: "Hey, Will!" My arrow ends up several feet in front of the target in the ground because I was distracted. I turn around and see Nyssa, smirking at me.

"Oh, erm... Hey Nyssa. How's the hand?" I ask, gesturing to her hand currently wrapped in bandaged after she managed to hit it with some tool in the forge.

"What? Oh, great, actually. It's getting much better. Thanks, by the way," she replies, smiling.

"You're welcome. Did you want something?" I ask her quizzically.

"Oh, yeah! Chiron says he wants to see you," she replies. I grin brightly.

"Thanks, Nyssa!" I exclaim, before running over to the Big House, forgetting to pick up my arrows and put them away.

I arrive, out of breath. I make my way into the Record Room and take one of the seats au onus the ping pong table. Chiron and Mr D were at the front standing up and crowded around the table, was Connor and Travis Stoll, Katie Gardner, Miranda Gardiner Clovis, Grover and Juniper.

"Ah, Will. You showed up," Chiron says.

"Sorry if I kept you waiting, I ran here as soon as Nyssa told me," I say apologetically.

"OK, then. Let's get started. I called you here today because, after Will's nagging, I have managed to get hold of the headmistress at Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry. I have decided that I will send you seven there. I'm sure you will know about it as there are already eleven demigod there, who you know. You will be sent tommorow. Your book have already been bought in Ancient Greek, as has your equipment, but you will need to have your wand and uniform sorted out at Diagon Alley, on the day you are spending in London. You will be sent to the school the day after that. Understand?" Chiron explains. I can't help it, but a huge smile cover my face.

"Thanks, Chiron!" I exclaim happily.

"No problem. You should go to pack now," he says. With that, we get up and head back to the cabins. I still have a massive smile plastered on my face.

After packing my bag, I decide to Iris-Message Nico. I walk into the bathroom and make mist using the tap, and throw a drachma into it.

"Oh, Iris, goddess of the rainbow, accept my offering and show me Nico di Angelo, at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardary," I say. The mist shimmers and I see Nico appear, cleaning his teeth. "Hey, Nico!" I exclaim, suddenly, as he hasn't noticed yet. This startles him, making him jump, drop his toothbrush and spit out the toothpaste in surprise.

"WHAT THE HADES?" He yells, but then sees me. "Oh, Hey Will," He says calmly as if he hadn't just screamed. I burst out in uncontrollable laughter. "Hey... Stop laughing at me!" He complains.

"Sorry, Neeks... It was just... So... Funny..." I say between laughs.

"Yeah, yeah. Whatever. What did you want to tell me?" He asks, changing the subject.

"Oh, yeah. Chiron just called a few of us in for a meeting and we're going to Hogwarts!" I exclaim. I see a skill break across his face.

"Really? That's great! We can be together again!" He says happily.

"I know! I can't wait!" I agree.

"Who else is coming?" He asks me curiously.

"Oh, um, the Stolls, Katie, Miranda, Grover, Juniper and Clovis," I reply.

"Oh, OK. What's the bet Connor and Travis will be the school pranksters?" He jokes.

"Basically one hundred per cent," I reply, grinning.

"Yep. I have to go now, I'll see you soon. Bye," he says, smiling at me.

"OK, talk to you later. Bye, love you, Neeks," I say, smiling back at him.

"Love you too," he replies, before swiping his hand though the mist, cutting off the call.