HP Hogwarts (AU) - Fight As One

Chapter 17

Chapter 17- White Asters

Tension grows in the room. As soon as Seven's class finishes their OWLS test, a sudden surprise uproars later on after the other classes take their tests too. The Weasley twins have made some jokes once again at Harry's OWLS test. Seven and the rest of her class starts laughing and celebrating as well. The group then sits at the courtyard floor.
  "I hate how Umbridge always wants to be top of everything and be in charge for everything so she can boss everyone," Light face palms.
  "Look at what she wears every day too, so much pink! It's so not suiting her at all!" Keshie mocks.
  "Ack, too much pink.." Light gags.
Professor Umbridge have become very upset at what happened. She starts to be in a bad mood due to her not being able to control the whole school. One way or another, a student would disobey her. The student could not really feel much open to what they want to do. A few  decides to stay in their common rooms once their class ends than stay out with friends because they would just end up say something vile about Umbridge.  Professor Filch have been putting rules over a wall. Rules have been towering the walls, almost as if it was a wall of rules made for it only. There were a few students who even tried to take it out or destroy a few of the wooden rules on the wall. However, Filch and Umbridge will somehow find a way to put it back without empathy.
One day, the group assembles again because they are talking about classes in the hallway. Mrs. Norris stands at the hallway to check on students from time to time. Once a student is caught disobeying any of the towered rules, Mrs. Norris would run to Filch to tell him.
  "It is kinda sad that this cat is so cute but can be very naughty," Seven sighs, "I love cats.."
  "Yeah, I agree on Mrs. Norris being cute!" Nadja comments,"I love cats too!"
  "That reminds me, I have not introduced you to my cat! One of these days, I should show you my familiar! His name is Mako!" Seven grins.
  "Ooooh nice! That would be great!" Nadja smiles.
They then realize that Ian is now gone from sight. He was standing with the girls a minute ago.
  "Now where did he go this time?" Seven sighs in disapproval.
  "No clue," Light looks around.
  "I suggest putting a tracker on him so you know where your man goes, Seven," Keshie laughs.
  "He's not my man and never will be," Seven frowns, slightly blushing.
"Suuuureeee watch you change your mind at one given point," Keshie teases.
After a while of standing, they begin to scramble, going to their classes. During the afternoon, however, Seven gets an owl from Ian, telling her to meet by the courtyard immediately. She heads her way there in no time slowly. When she arrives there, she sees Ian standing, kicking the rocks on the floor slowly with his hands on his back. A brown owl darts around and lands on his shoulder. It is the same owl that gave her the letter. He smiles when he sees Seven. Seven goes to Ian.
"Hey.. thank you for meeting me here.." Ian smiles softly.
  "Yeah? What's up? You suddenly disappeared earlier when we were in a middle of a conversation!" Seven punches Ian on the shoulder lightly.
  "Sorry.. uhmm you see.." Ian looks at the ground.
  "Yes?" Seven responds.
The owl looks back and forth between the two. The owl then flaps one of its wings.
"Uhmm.." Ian chuckles nervously.
Seven taps her foot on the ground, signaling him to speak up because she is waiting.
  "I want to give this to you," Ian finally speaks up.
He reveals a bouquet of white Asters that he has been keeping behind him. Seven looks surprised.
  "I went to get this for you.. I really hope you like it.. I picked this flower because it represents my deep thoughts and affection for you.. you have been different from the rest that I met and that alone is special for me.. since the day I met you.. I thought you were radiant and still is.. always is!" Ian blushes, "I chose white Asters because you are a purifying glow and is like an innocent ray.. beautiful and dazzling."
Seven blushes from the sudden confession. She falls silent then starts blushing even more when trying to speak up.
"I do not know what to say.. I'm utterly speechless.. but thank you so much.. this means so much to me.. this is special to me.." Seven smiles as she takes the bouquet.
  "I'm glad you like it.." Ian brushes the back of his neck from embarrassment.
  "Thank you.." Seven smiles as tears slowly form on her eyes..
  "Please accept it as a way for me to show my affections for you.. I do not know how else to do so anyways.. I'm sorry for not being a romantic fool," he laughs.
Seven wipes her eyes then goes closer to Ian to hug him. Ian gets surprised by it but then he just smiles and hugs her back.
  "I too feel the same.." Seven closes her eyes in response, still hugging Ian.
  "I'm glad.." Ian hugs her tight.
  "Yes! Yes!" A familiar voice suddenly speaks up from behind.
  "Oh come on, shush! They'll hear us!" Another familiar voice speaks.
Seven and Ian lets go as Seven looks behind her while Ian looks at the distance. Turns out, Light and Keshie are hiding by a pillar. They then stands up and goes to Seven and Ian.
  "Oh yeah, I told them about this.." Ian laughs slightly.
Seven then chuckles while holding the bouquet tightly on her. She feels joyful.