Rebecca Warren and The Third Wizarding War

Chapter 15: William The Pukwudgie

Isabelle had no more issues from Eva. At least not directly, but sure enough, the rumors started again. Vanessa told her classmates about how she had singlehandedly fought Rebecca off of her. Vanessa had very little notice of scars, but she also had on more makeup than usual, which to Rebecca, made her look funny. Rebecca had no shame in hiding her scars. She also didn't like a lot of makeup. She only wore it if her family was hosting some stupid party for rich people.

None of the professors seemed to want to stop the rumors either. Only Professor Scammander took points from anyone who dared mentioned the fight. Vanessa lost twenty points and was threatened with more detention after trying to call out Scammander for favoritism.

Rebecca had received her detention letter from Professor Stetson and would be serving it on the upcoming Saturday. Throughout the week, Stetson would call Rebecca up to attempt more nonverbal spells. Rebecca was sure it was just to show off her black eye. Rebecca had been trying to do nonverbal spells and had only succeeded in them when it came to charms (her best subject). However, Stetson wanted dueling and defensive spells. Rebecca was absolutely sick of trying Stupefy that she went back to her seat and lost Wampus twenty points for doing so.

Once Saturday morning arrived, Rebecca set foot for Professor Stetson's office. When she arrived, Stetson was waiting outside the door. She looked to be in a terrible mood.

"Follow me." She said quickly. Rebecca did so without question.

During their walk, Stetson said, "You're terrible at fighting. Why did you even bother?"

"Excuse me?" Rebecca asked.

"Any smart witch would had used her wand and blasted her opponent off their feet. But instead you rather deal with what's on your face."

Rebecca kept quiet. She wasn't going to explain herself to Stetson, but Rebecca asked her, "Why didn't you give Vanessa detention?"

"Professor Codmen will be overseeing hers." Stetson said.

"But how come you didn't give her detention along with me?"

Stetson led Rebecca outside onto the North side of the school. The grass had mildew still and it was foggy. It was October and the leaves were falling as autumn announced its arrival.

"Miss Bancroft's sister said you started it, therefore you will be punished." Stetson said.

Rebecca asked no more questions. They were now approaching an old pukwudgie. He was about half the size of Rebecca. Of course, this was not Rebecca's first encounter with one. There were many of them at Ilvermorny who ran security and maintenance of the school. Rebecca assumed her punishment would be doing one of the two and she doubted Stetson would trust her with security.

"William." Stetson said to the pukwudgie.

"Professor Stetson. First student of the year you sent me. I'm surprised it hasn't been sooner." The pukwudgie had a brash voice.

"I guess they don't like hand cleaning." Stetson said. "Make sure this one stays with you until noon."

"Noon?" Rebecca asked. "That's four hours!"

"Four long hours of scrubbing." William said. "Will do Professor. So long."

Professor Stetson walked away and back into the castle. William spat onto the ground and said, "Like hell I do what she says." William turned to look at Rebecca. "You're only supposed to be here to clean the statues of the founders. That shouldn't take longer than two. Besides, aren't you the one who fought that Bancroft girl?"

"Er, yeah." Rebecca said. A smile drew across William's pointy face.

"Excellent. I heard about it. Us pukwudgies hate her. I tell you what. You help me with these statues and I'll see to it Bancroft 'misplaces' her homework."