Wands and Wishes

Sweet Dreams

They had finally made it to the end of their last year. N.E.W.T scores would be sent out when the rest of the students would receive their letters but for the first time in seven years there would be no letter enclosed for them. As they sat under the tree, looking out over the lake for the last time, the atmosphere was bittersweet.

"At least now we can finally help the Order, really help I mean." Eridanus murmured, pulling grass up and tearing it to shreds.

"What use could I be?" Ronan sighed, throwing a rock into the lake.

"Everyone is skilled at different things." Iris pointed out as she continued to watch the sky, though staring at clouds was nothing compared to the stars.

"Great so I'll just be cooking the entire time." Ronan huffed, throwing another rock with more force this time.

"Are you forgetting how much you've improved in Transfiguration?" Iris said encouragingly, "Besides you've always been good with Herbology and both of you are amazing at Care of Magical Creatures."

"Do you really think we can win this Iris?" Eridanus asked.

"We'll never know if we don't try." Iris answered solemnly, "But I'm not going down without a fight."

"So, we're really doing this?" Ronan questioned.

"I am." Iris declared, sitting up so that her friends could see her face and know how serious she was.

"So am I." Eridanus announced, "Voldemort has destroyed my family, I think it's time for some pay back."

"Well I can't let the two of you go into this without me." Ronan stated with a weak smile, "All for one and one for all right?"

"You've been reading muggle books again I see." Iris chuckled, falling back onto the grass, "So I guess only time will tell from this point on then."

"All for one, and one for all." Ronan repeated.

"Yes Ronan." Eri assured, laying her head on his shoulder, "All for one, and one for all."

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After that life began and no amount of divination could have warned them against everything they would have to endure.

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Dear Doe,

I know you're worried but I promise you, we're all doing just fine. Spots was sent to help Moony in Germany, Peanut has been sent to Wales, and I'm on my way to Greece. Bed rest is probably driving you mad, especially knowing what we're all doing but I promise everything will get better. I miss you too.

Love Always,

Little Bird

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Little Bird,

It's a boy!

Prongs

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Dear Little Bird,

Three more people have gone missing and I haven't heard from Peanut in a while.

Spots

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Dear Little Bird,

We found Peanut, he had to go into hiding when death eaters destroyed the village he was in. I've already written to Spots and she's on her way back. Please be safe.