Star Girl | Cedric Diggory

|*| Ninety Nine |*|

"I need a new code name," Aquila told Cedric one evening in the library. "Boa Constrictor isn't cutting it anymore."

"Quil, you're the eagle," he said. "Can't that be your code name?"

"That's my code name for when I'm an actual eagle," she specified. "I need one for when I'm a double agent. Something cool like... like 'Double Cross' or something."

Cedric sighed. "I've got enough code names to keep track of. Quidditch Boy, Star Girl, Responsible Mom, Boa Constrictor-"

"Don't forget Triwizard Boy," she added.

"I don't think you need another one," Cedric told her.

"Fine," she finally agreed. "Just refer to me as Eagle from now on."

"Okay, Quil," he said. "Whatever you want." They were silent for a moment before he asked, "How did it go with Umbridge?"

Aquila smiled. "Oh, man... is that a story..."

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It was a cold afternoon when the green haired Slytherin approached Professor Umbridge. She knocked politely on the door, and entered cautiously, making sure to close the door gently behind her. "Hello, Professor," she said. "Lovely day, isn't it?"

"Miss Whitman," the pink-wearing woman addressed. "What brings you here?"

"After that detention, you really opened my eyes," Aquila said. "I've been out of sorts lately, and I want to find a way to recollect myself-to reach my fullest potential. It is my final year, after all."

"And how do you propose you'll do that?" the toad-like lady questioned.

"I'd like to join the Inquisitorial Squad," she said. "If you'll allow it, that is."

"You think you're fit for such an esteem?" Umbridge asked.

"If you'll let me prove myself, I can be one of your best members," she told the woman. "I have information on a student ran group-a club, if you will."

"A student ran club?" the woman asked. "But all clubs have been disbanded."

"This is a club of vigilantes. They're calling themselves an army."

"How do you know so much?"

"I have my ways," she said ominously.

Umbridge stepped closer to Aquila. "Where are they located? When are they meeting? Who is in charge?"

"I can answer all of those questions and more once I'm a part of the Squad. If you don't want my services, I'll leave-"

"No!" the woman exclaimed, stopping Aquila in her tracks. The green haired girl smirked, knowing there was no way Umbridge would say no to her now. "I do believe you'll be a useful addition to the Squad. However, there is an initiation process."

Aquila was shocked, but she didn't show any signs of fear. "And that is?"

"Veritaserum," she said. "Truth potion."

"Professor, I'm afraid I can't drink such a potion," Aquila said as causally as she could. "I'm allergic to one of the ingredients, and my tongue swells up so much, I can't speak even if I wanted to. You'll have to trust me at my word."

"I'm afraid I can't do that."

"Then how will you learn of this army's whereabouts?" she asked. "Honesty is my best policy, you'll have to take me at my word."

Umbridge was backed into a corner. She chose to allow Aquila a spot on the Squad, and Aquila gave her the information she wanted. Their meetings were like interrogations, but all of the information given was false. Keeping the Squad away from the DA was Aquila's goal. She would lead them as far from the Room if Requirement as possible.