SCARLETT: THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX

Chapter 13: The First Meeting and Eliza cracks

Finally it was time for the meeting and I lead the younger Hufflepuffs to the room on the seventh floor that Hermione told me about. She called it 'The Room of Requirement'.

Harry was there already, but he barely acknowledged my presence. I guess he was angry about me blowing off his apology. Well, if he ever does do it again, it'll probably be too late.

Everyone filed in and Harry pointed out the sneakoscope. There were pillows to fall back on, chairs, books on Defensive magic and more. I guess that's why it's called The Room of Requirement. It gives you what you want.

"So Umbitch can't get in?" someone asked.

"Yep." replied Harry.

The meeting began and the first spell was 'Expelliarmus'. Zacharias Smith seemed to think that this was too easy, but Harry put a stop to that.

I had already mastered that spell ages ago so I helped the younger ones with theirs.

Posey was doing extremely well. Her aim was really good and she managed to get Rose Zeller's wand to fly out of her hand completely and into her own outstretched one.

I clapped her on the back and went to practice with Olivija.

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The next meeting was Friday, so I only had to deal with Umbridge for one more lesson tomorrow. What I didn't know was that it was the day that Eliza would snap.

"That's it!" She screamed, standing up on her chair. "This is ridiculous! We need to be learning for our O.W.Ls! Plus, there are people out in the world that could kill us in one strike! We need to be prepared!"

Umbitch just smiled. "Detention every night for the rest of the week, Miss Gabriel-Slater." She said sweetly.

I pulled on Eliza's sleeve so she would sit down and not make things any worse.

Buy loads of that cream, Liza. You're gonna need it.
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Dear Scarlett,

A little boy with blue hair showed up at our door yesterday. His name is Liam and he was beaten by his father. He's the same age as Theo.

He was holding a little baby, who he said was named Micah. Liam said that his mother had died giving birth to her and his father was drunk all the time now.

I wanted to let you know, because there will be two new faces when you come home!

Please tell the girls. Pictures to come!

Mum x

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I was supposed to find out my Animagus form ages ago, but things have been so busy. I contacted Professor McGonagall and walked to her office while Eliza was at her detention.

"Miss Carran," said Professor McGonagall, I understand that you are here today to discover your animagus form. Please stand here."

I did as she requested and suddenly a cauldron appeared in front of me. McGonagall told me to drink 2 spoonfuls of the mixture inside, so I picked up the great big spoon that I usually use for gravy at home and gingerly drank some of the frothing green liquid. I fought the urge to spit out the stuff; it tasted horrible, like sawdust mixed with sweat and a dash of cheesy feet. I felt my shoulder blade quiver and all of a sudden flowers were swirling around me. I felt my body being lifted from the ground and hair growing on my skin. I returned to the floorboards as a wolf.

It felt extremely strange. Like I hadn't shaved in months, and I had lost the ability to stand. I also didn't feel like I was in the right frame of mind. I growled at McGonagall, a teacher. Hopefully, from experience, she'll know that I didn't do that on purpose.

McGonagall taught me how to change back and dismissed me. When I returned to the common room, Eliza was sitting in a chair, cradling her flushed hand.

I went up to our room and got the cream. Eliza took it gratefully from me and smeared it all over her hand. After she did this she sighed in relief.

"That feels better." she said. "Oh gosh, I'm glad i stocked up on that stuff. I've got another one tomorrow night!"

I caught a glimpse of what it said. Lies are unhealthy.

I patted her back sympathetically. "Just hang in there and think of Friday's meeting. it's after your detention tomorrow."

Eliza nodded. "I'll just have to think positive..." she sighed.

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Short chapter today!

School is so boring -__-

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