Twinzel

The First Day Of School

I hadn't slept. I had been tossing and turning in my bed all night. Eventually, with a rather agitated sigh, I got dressed in my school robes and went downstairs to the Common Room. I pointed my wand at the fireplace and wordlessly cast a spell to light the fire, curling up in one of the seats infront of it. I grabbed my Potions book and flicked through it as the hours passed. This was the only first year book I had yet to read, and I was engrossed in it. It appealed to me and before I knew it, Slytherin students woke up and dripped into the common room. I hastily stuffed my book in my charmed bag and hoisted it on my shoulder as I stood up, giving a few people a curt nod before I made my way through the door and towards the Great Hall for breakfast. I was keen on avoiding to be alone with Slytherin's as much as I could. I was despised by the idea of 'blood purity', so naturally they would soon be despised with me too. The mute, weird girl. I grimaced at the thought, the grip on my bag's strap tightening in agitation right as I strode in the Great Hall. Not many people were up yet, I noted as my green eyes scanned through the room. Headmaster Dumbledore was seated in the middle of the Teachers table and next to him sat a grumpy Professor Snape. A few eager Ravenclaws were already up, discussing some books with one another. I rolled my eyes at this, envying their ability to verbally discuss things with each other. A luxury I would never have. I sighed and stared at the food on the tables, debating weither or not to eat. I was hungry, having skipped dinner last night. But I didn't want to give Snape the satisfaction of seeing me give in after the stunt I pulled yesterday. Instead, an idea formed as I slowly strode towards the teacher's table with a sheepish smile. I might as well get to learn our Headmaster a bit more. 

Dumbledore broke his conversation with Snape off and looked down at me through his half-moon spectacles with kind, curious blue eyes. '' Good morning, Miss Potter. You are up early today. '' His kind voice broke the awkward silence, easing my nerves with a warm smile. I opened my mouth to respond, before masking the movement with a cough. How is it that I keep forgetting to make no sounds? From the corner of my eyes, I saw Snape staring at me intently. As if he was eager to hear me again. I was sure he wanted to find out what exactly happened right outside Gringott's Bank a few days ago. Not today, old git. I felt my fingers tingle as I rested my hand on the table, conjuring a piece of parchment without my wand. Dumbledore hadn't noticed, his kind eyes focussed on my face. Mr Gloom & Doom next to him however, was mildly disturbed by this. Snape 0 Potter 2. I slipped my wand from my sleeve and flicked it, a text forming on the parchment. Dumbledore adjusted his glasses and let his blue eyes read along the lines. I am indeed. I'm afraid my night was a bit troubled. I do have a question however. Why is it the hat seperated me and my brother? He is my means of communicating with the world, and I am his shield. I left it at that, not particularly eager to explain the shield part. Both Mr Gloom & Doom and Dumbledore had read the text and I saw it, saw the question about the shield linger in Dumbledore's eyes. He lifted his gaze to meet with mine but I dodged it, instead staring at the parchment. I knew damn well that Dumbledore was gifted in Occlumency and Legilimency, and if I were to stare directly at him, my small protection wall would crumble and he would be in my mind, memories and thoughts. Not at all disturbed, Dumbledore only chuckled once. '' Well, my dear. Perhaps the time has come for the both of you to find a way to get what you need, without another one's help? After all, you can only improve from this. '' His kind voice offered, his sparkling eyes desperate to catch my stare. But I was busy mauling over his words, chewing on my plump bottom lip in the process. He had a point there, a very good one. I would become stronger if I fought this obstacle on my own, and more power meant more protection for my brother. Absendmindedly, I flicked my wand again. Thank you, Headmaster. I will leave now. After they read it, the parchment crumbled before disappearing in thin air. More and more students were filing in the Great Hall for breakfast, which was my que to leave. I turned around, tucking my wand back in my sleeve. '' Miss Potter. '' A voice drawled, halting me in my movement. With impatience etched on my facial features, I abruptly turned around and arched a brow at Snape. Yes, I absolutely did not like him. Snape furrowed his eyebrows at my defiant expression, but nevertheless kept speaking. '' I noticed you did not eat dinner last night, and are about to skip breakfast this morning. Is there any reason you refuse to eat, aside from the hormonal teenager thought that you are too fat? '' He sneered, clearly entertained by his own words. I merely rolled my eyes, a small snort leaving me. I knew I was not fat, he wasn't going to be able to hurt me with that. I mustered up a cheeky smile for him, before I turned around and walked to the doors to leave. '' Detention, Miss Potter. For ignoring a teacher. Tonight, 8 pm. '' He hissed after me. I gave him a thumbs up as I continued for the doors, turning in time to bump into someone.