Euphemia Ryan, or as she prefers to be called Effie, is one of the most out spoken Hufflepuffs you'll ever meet. With wit, charm, and the determination that most Hufflepuffs possess she is ready to face Hogwarts and leave her legacy at the school. W...
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After eating her weight in pudding Effie was pretty content. The music was still as loud as ever and laughter was echoing through the night air and yeah she could feel a headache coming on, but her heart was so full of joy that none of those things affected her good mood and the pride she felt for her country winning the World Cup.
Everything was so peaceful and surreal she couldn't believe it, and the good moment was shattered all to fast by the what used to be sounds of singing turning into screams of terror. Suddenly everyone in the tent came to alert and started apparting out of the tent as quickly as they could. Effie was up on her feet and out of her chair in seconds looking around the tent for her father, uncle, brother and sister.
Just when she thought she saw her father, brother and sister but they apparated away leaving Effie with the sudden fear of abandonment. "DAD," she screamed the worry evident in her tone. "U-UNCLE BARRY, DAD; WHERE ARE YOU," she screamed again attempting to get her voice above that of the crowds. She moved against the crowds hoping to see a familiar face as the people raced by but saw none.
Just when she decided it'd be best to head back to her tent she saw them. Hooded wizards marching towards her, something about them was familiar about the cloaks that they were wearing it took a moment before it clicked and then she realized. Death Eaters. The bloody Death Eaters showed up. With a gasp Effie quickly turned away and began to run with the crowd attempting to get out of the reach of you-know-who's old followers.
Just as she was coming upon the woods someone grasped her arm causing her to quickly turn around and aim the wand she had had in her boot towards her attackers face. She sighed in relief when she realized it was her Uncle Barry and allowed him to drag her along with him into the woods not loosing the grip he had on her arm.
The two of them were following a path of lanterns, that were barley giving off any light. Effie noticed the worry etched on her uncles face and knew that this was most likely more then just a little skirmish. She looked behind her to try and see if she could make out any faces in the crowd and gasped when she saw that the dark mark had been cast upon the late night sky. She tugged on her uncles arm and pointed. All plans of running away were discarded as Barry apparated the two of them out of the woods and to the hill besides the family house in Ireland. Pale in the face and stomach turning from the method of transportation Effie and her uncle ran towards the house in hoping that Kat, Jake and John had already made their way home.
They were approaching the back door when it was sprung open and Kat came out with their mother, Julia, who ran in and hugged the two of the tightly. When they were finally released from the hug Julia informed them that her husband had gone back to see if he could find daughter.
"Julia send him a patronus and let him know that Effie's back, I'm going back to see if I can help anyone. Be safe." Giving his sister in law a kiss on the cheek he apparated again going back to the field of tents that one could only assume had been demolished by Death Eaters. Why they were called that still confused Effie, as it made to sense to her for someone to want to voluntarily eat death.
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The next week went by with many whispers from all members of the Ryan family, well everyone except Kat, who was still as confused about the Death Eaters as she first was when their parents told her the stories so many years ago. Effie tried her best to help Kat understand but it was almost like she didn't want to understand and instead wanted to live in her little fantasy world forever where the only demon was growing up.
Meanwhile, Effie had seen a variety of owls constantly flying in and out of Jake's window following the attack. He was most likely gloating about his 'near death' by Death Eaters, which anyone in their right mind would know is a lie. So Effie decided to avoid him as much as possible not wanting to barge to much into his business.
With all of her family keeping to themselves Effie decided that it's the best for her to stay to herself as well. For the three days following the tournament Effie stayed in her room leaving only to snag food from the kitchens as she had her own bathroom. The only owl she sent out was a reply to Alex who had questioned her as to whether or not she knew why dress robes were on the list of things to bring to Hogwarts. She had replied, phrasing in the nicest way possible, that there would be a fancy ceremony or something such as a dance. She then added a quick note that the she couldn't wait to be forced to go to said event as she knew Alex would force her to go no matter what he said or did.
That's how her thoughts wondered from the topics of dress robes and death eaters to running away to America and attending Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Not that Effie would ever dare run away and if she did she would most definitely go somewhere other then America. The country just seemed to young in her opinion, if she did run away she'd go to a school that has more history such Castelobruxo the Brazilian school for magic. She had heard all about the golden rock and temple like structure of the castle. From talking to Professor Sprout she learned about how the school has exchange programs that allow students to study the magical plants and animals living in the jungles of South America. However much she may want to go on a trip to the school, as Professor Sprout suggested she should, she couldn't stand being away from her friends and her home away from home. Hogwarts.
Hogwarts is a place that has everything she needs. Friends, food, a bed, and of course the entertainment. From the drama of the boy who lived to pranks by the notorious Weasley twins. Hogwarts has given her the experience of a lifetime and she wouldn't dare turn it away.
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I do more nothing in my spare time then I do anything else.
I now have a plot line so updates will hopefully be more regular.
Sorry this is shorter, the chapters will be longer once our story reaches Hogwarts!
