Wands and Wishes

Like Fire and Powder

Iris stared out the train window with a blank expression. For the first time in three years she would not be riding home with Lily for her sister had decided to spend the beginning portion of the summer with James Potter. She tsked while trying to ignore the sense of abandonment that was creeping over her as she thought of her sister.<br />

It wasn't as though they hadn't had their ups and downs through the year, it was expected from Lily being with James Potter and herself being with Ludo Nencings. They were at the very least in a better place than they had been after the first Quidditch match but things certainly hadn't gone back to normal either.<br />

The sound of the compartment door opening drew Iris's attention from the hustle and bustle of the remaining students outside. A part of her hoped to see Lily but the sight of her two best friends, Ronan and Eridanus, taking seats on the bench across from her was just as satisfying. </p>

<p>"Where's Prince Charming?" Eridanus asked as she removed her rain drenched cloak.<br />

"I think he's with Severus, the two got on the train together but I haven't seen him since." Iris answered with a chill to her tone, after all she and her boyfriend wouldn't be seeing each other the entire summer so it would have been nice to spend a few more hours with him before having to say good-bye.<br />

"Do either of you have anything to eat?" Ronan asked as his stomach rumbled.<br />

"I swear all you think of his food!" Eridanus huffed as she pulled a wrapped up cinnamon bun from the inside pocket of her cloak and handed it over to him. </p>

<p>Ronan took the cinnamon bun with a happy smile on his face as Eridanus rolled her eyes at him in feigned disgust. It was clear to Iris that her friends had grown closer to one another over the school year and it amused her to see the new ways in which they were beginning to act with each other.</p>

<p>"Do you have room for two more?" Ludo asked as he popped his head into the compartment with a smile.<br />

"So long as it's not one of your shadows." Eri sighed, waving a hand at him to enter.<br />

"I'd rather eat a dung bomb then be one of his fans." Severus grumbled as he walked in behind Ludo and took the seat near the window across from Iris.<br />

"Isn't he such a nice friend?" Ludo chuckled as he took the seat beside Iris.<br />

"Better than some." Eridanus remarked with a shrug.<br />

"So does anyone have any summer plans?" Ronan asked now that he was finished his treat.<br />

"Going to the wedding of my cousin Bellatrix." Eridanus stated indifferently, everyone knew she wasn't the biggest fan of her family.<br />

"I think we're just staying home." Ronan said though seemed to be thinking it over as if he wasn't entirely sure.<br />

"What about you princess?" Ludo asked, turning his attention to Iris who was staring out the window again as the train began leaving the station.<br />

"Hm? Oh!" Iris laughed awkwardly, "I'm just going to be working on my summer homework, I don't think my family has anything planned this year."<br />

"Maybe we can come and kidnap you." Eridanus suggested with a mischievious smile.<br />

"I wouldn't complain. Petunia is a nightmare, my parents are never home, and Lily is....with Potter until sometime in July." Iris replied, "But at least I have Severus."<br />