Out of The Shadows (Golden Trio Era) {1}

Gryffindor Celebrations

It was finally Quidditch season at Hogwarts. Harry's first match is today, Gryffindor versus Slytherin, Mikayla knew how nervous Harry was, he seemed paler the few days leading up to the match. The Great Hall was full of the delicious smell of a Fry up, the sound of Quidditch talk filled the air as Harry refused to fill his stomach, "I suppose your stomach will be empty so you can't puke." Mikayla added to the conversation, for some reason Harry decided to take a bite of his toast. "Reverse psychology." Mikayla whispers to Hermione who gave an confused look to why her words helped Harry eat.

By eleven o'clock the whole castle was in the stands, some held binoculars. Hermione, Ron, Neville, Mikayla, Seamus and Dean sat on the top row holding a 'Potter for President' sign that had a lion and colour-changing lettering. Mikayla filled up with pride as she watched the Gryffindor team walk onto the pitch. "Just a warning guys, I shout a lot at Quidditch games." Mikayla admits to her peers as Madam Hooch blows the whistle.

The match was going well until Flint blocked Harry's dive for the snitch. "REF! FOUL!" Mikayla screamed at Madam Hooch who give Gryffindor a penalty. "What's going on with Harry?" Dean asked as Harry's broom was bucking like a wild bull. "That's the Broom Jinx or the Hurling Hex." Mikayla says worryingly, Hermione grabs Hagrid's binoculars, "You're right and it's Snape doing it look." Mikayla looked through the binoculars at Snape, he was staring at Harry murmuring, Mikayla handed the binoculars to Ron, "What do we do?" He asks once seeing what Snape was doing. "Leave it to me." Hermione tells them walking off, "I need to get closer to try a counter-curse or to stop him from hurting himself if he falls." Mikayla told Ron, she darts to the closest end of the Quidditch to Harry. Since she can't find out what counter-curse to use, she takes out her wand preparing to cast the cushioning charm. Harry was hanging on with only his hands on the broom, it finally stops bucking and Harry's able to regain his seating. Mikayla rushed back to Ron and Hermione. Harry dived towards the ground and as he landed he looked like he was about to get sick when he spat out the snitch. "He's got the snitch!" Lee Jordan screamed, "Gryffindor win!" Everyone but the Slytherin's cheered, Ron, Mikayla and Hermione the loudest of them all.

The foursome made their way down to Hagrid's for tea. "It was Snape, the girls and I saw him. He was cursing your broomstick, muttering, he wouldn't take his eyes off you." Ron explained what happened with Harry's broomstick. "Rubbish, why would Snape do somethin' like that?" The four of them exchanged looks before Harry told Hagrid about Snape trying to get past the three headed dog. "How do you know about Fluffy?" Mikayla found Hagrid's naming process quite interesting, he gives the name that reflects the opposite of the animals nature. Mikayla wasn't paying attention to the conversation that sounded hostile when she tuned back in, the name Nicolas Flamel was mentioned. Hagrid immediately regretted what he had let slip to the four youngsters but unlucky for him regret doesn't rewind.

When they returned to Gryffindor Tower a celebratory party was happening. The Weasley twins greeted them at the door. "Where have you four been?" George asks in a overprotective mother tone, "Mikayla, can I tempt you to a butterbeer?" Fred asked in his normal tone. Mikayla agreed to go with him to get a drink leaving the other three to deal with George. "Well done, Fred." Dean Thomas pats Fred on the back before giving Mikayla a smile. Fred and Mikayla stop at the stairs where the drink table is, "Where did you get all this?" Mikayla asked before she could stop herself, "Hogsmeade, we're good friends with the bartender in the Three Broomsticks. The food we got from the kitchen." Fred said in a proud tone, handing Mikayla a butterbeer, "Thanks." She says quickly smiling at Fred, "No problem at all." Fred winked at Mikayla. She drank the butterbeer and became less rigid as her and Fred get to know each other better. Hermione interrupted Fred telling Mikayla a story about the trouble him and his brother cause in school, "Mikayla, we should be going to bed now, plus you're supposed to send your letter to your parents weekly." Hermione eyes flickered between Mikayla and Fred, "You know what it's a Saturday, relax." She smirked walking away, "I don't know what that was about but continue." Mikayla smiled at Fred, they talked for hours about family, the trouble they get up to, their favorite foods and Quidditch.

The common room was almost completely cleared out, "woah, it's 2am." Fred informed Mikayla after he check his watch. "Freddie, we should clean this just incase we get an inspection." George tells Fred before looking at Mikayla, "I can help if you guys want it. I'll reorganize the room while you two get rid of the food and drink." Mikayla offers, the boys agreed to let her help. She took out her wand, stood at the back of the portrait and traced and 'S' in the air, "Scourgify" The entire room was clean with a sparkle on the floor and tables. Mikayla moved everything to it's rightful place using the Levitation Charm, they learned on Halloween. When Fred and George re-entered the common room, they looked around impressed by how ordinary the room looked. "Ok, you're officially a member of the Clean-up committee." George chuckles giving Mikayla a fist pump. Fred followed George's actions, "We'll just have to keep you around." He smirked winking at Mikayla, "Goodnight boys." Mikayla said in a flirtatious tone as she smiled over her shoulder and walked into the girls dormitory. Mikayla got into her nightgown, and laid down on her four-poster about to close the curtains when she noticed Hermione was still awake, Hermione was wearing a smile, "Can we talk about this tomorrow?" Mikayla asked, pulling her covers on, "So, there is something to talk about." Hermione questioned gleefully, "I think so anyways." Mikayla responded, finally closing her curtains.