Among The Great Fight [ON HOLD]

Chapter Thirteen- Different

The warm breeze felt good against my bare arms and the sunlight brightened up my fair skin. The water in front of me seemed peaceful as the wind blew the small waves towards me. I sighed wondering what my life would be like if I just continued to say no.
Would I be happy? Would I be free?

I know there are talks about the dark lord returning, but yet I want to believe it's not possible. I don't want to believe that someone  could kill thousands of innocent people just because of blood or because they believe in different beliefs than they do. Who could do something like that?

I get up making my way towards the Hufflepuff common room. Lately, I couldn't sleep and the bags under my eyes proved it. I sighed as Neville came up to me with weary eyes. "Oh hi Eliza," his voice beamed, I smiled slightly looking at him like a child. "Hey Neville." He looked at me for a second before he walked away.

As soon as I get into my dorm, I plump on my bed feeling awfully tired. I groan when I remember that I have essays to finish and some homework that needed to get done. Before I could get up, my roommate comes in frowning, she places her hands on her hips as she sits right next to me. "Are you finally going to have some rest for once and not smog your boyfriend?" Rolling my eyes, I smack her playfully, shaking my head at her. "Oh shut up. I just been having trouble sleeping. That's all."

"Yeah sure... I wonder why that is." Her tight black curls bounced as she held her head back and smirked. I laugh slightly thinking while I start to think about my dream the night before.

My dreams are taking a turn for the worse. Everything is grey, black even as the two figures slowly walk towards the girl. They seem different as they stand tall, yet their arms shaking as they quickly press their lips to her forehead. As soon as they do that, they leave which seems like hours, days even, sometimes it feels like months and lately years. I watch in terror as another human-like figure sneaks its way towards her. The figure is male, and it's silhouette is casting a dark green aura. I suddenly envision snakes slithering on me while feeling exhausted. Its almost like the snakes are trying to talk to me, but before I can find out, a voice cries out following by a loud beep. The dark figure disappears along with the snake leading a bunch of other figures taking its place. When they are done, or whenever they show up, they don't talk. They just look at her with pity eyes and leave. In which feels like I have been given up on.

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I haven't realized I've been sleeping until Holley, my roommate, throws a pillow at my face. "Wake up," she yells, "it's time for breakfast." Slowly opening up my eyes, letting them adjust to the bright light coming from the window. I wince in agony as it gave me an instant migraine. I roll over, placing the blanket over my face, moaning for her to leave me alone.

Holley just stands at the side of my bed grinning evilly, "Come on Eliza, you are going to be late for class." I mumble some unpleasant words towards her making her grin once again. "Oh right, you asked for it." She takes her wand, mumbling a spell as she flicks her wrist in the process. I feel a waterfall of cold, icy water touch my skin, making me jump in anger. "What the hell," I scream at the top of my lungs, "I'm awake!"

She clutches her stomach, laughing hysterically as she points to my wet clothes and also my drenched hair. "If I didn't know better, I'd say you look like a wet mop." I roll my eyes, grabbing some dry clothes and a towel, making my way towards the bathroom. I quickly wash my hair then dry off, which gives me only ten minutes to eat breakfast. I can hear my stomach growl loud like an airplane engine in which I then remembered that I skipped dinner.

Knowing I won't have time to eat, I head to my potions class. The Ravenclaw's shared this class with me, and I couldn't be more grateful for that. My partner, Gage, a tall, skinny, brunette with brown skin and black eyes, was especially smart in this subject. I mentally thanked the universe for the help of the perfect partner. Heading towards my seat, everyone is huddled together whispering about the Tri Torment in mostly exciting tones while the select few, were disappointed that they couldn't compete due to their age.

I, on the other hand, was glad that the school was honored with such a unique event, but I sure as hell wasn't going to compete. To me it's for the brave, and like Dumbledoor stated, it's not for the faint-hearted.

"If only I was of age, then I could really make our school proud." Gage said to his group of friends.

I sit down, putting my papers and quill on my desk. I had forgotten about the potions essay that was due today, but I shrug it off as my eyes wonder around the room. Snape walked in, coming up from desk to desk, collecting the homework. As he appears next to my desk, I shake my head telling him that I didn't do it. "Miss Griswold, I hope you will consider doing something for once." The stares from other students make my cheeks heat up, causing me to lay my head on the desk.

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I race to the Great Hall, causing me to run into Credric and Harry. "I'm sorry," I mumble, trying to take a step closer towards the hall. "It's alright," Credric says softly, "how are you and Draco?" I stop where I'm going, trying to ignoring my noisy stomach. "Fine," I say quietly, "we're fine." Credric nods slowly looking at me with pity. I move over slightly as I eye the double doors leading to the delicious food. "I'm sorry, but I got to go." I cry. Harry looks at me, debating to even say anything, but he finally speaks up. "What happen to you, Eliza?" He asks.

This strikes me as I freeze up. What did happen to me?