𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐑

XII ; hogsmeade & memories

chapter twelve.
( hogsmeade & memories )

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CHRISTMAS WAS AROUND THE CORNER AND FLITWICK WAS MAKING IT KNOWN WITH THE VARIOUS DECORATIONS IN THE CASTLE. The smell of hot chocolate and warm pie filled the air, giving such a homey feel. Eleanor almost couldn't wait to go back home to spend the holidays with her family.

But before they could take the Hogwarts Express back to King's Cross for a short winter break it was Hogsmeade weekend. What was even better about going to Hogsmeade today was the snow that created a thick layer on the ground as they walked.

The air was chilly as they wore their warm coats and hats, every so often blowing hot air into their hands to keep them warm.

As Eleanor made her trip to Honeydukes, grabbing every sweet she could possibly find. She couldn't help but notice the round spectacle boy climb out from underneath the floorboards. Of course he had his invisibility cloak but she was surprised that no one seemed to notice the floorboards lift and placed back down. She knew it was Harry up to know good, he always seemed to get himself in sticky situations.

As Eleanor went to follow the boy, Alfie caught her hand "hey where are you off to? We're just about to head to Zonko's" he asked as his cold pale hand held onto her stopping her in place.

Eleanor quickly made a lie in her head "Oh Cedric said he wanted me to help him with a present for mum so I'll be back. I'll meet you at Zonko's"

Alfie nodded believing her excuse and let her go. Eleanor had no clue where Harry could've gone but she was quick to notice the footprints appearing in the snow. She thanked Salazar that it was snowing and was able to spot him. she kept a safe distance, she honestly didn't understand how the boy just couldn't stay in one place, if Sirius Black was really here to hurt Harry this was not the time or the place to be in Hogsmeade at the moment but then again Hogwarts wasn't safe either if Sirius Black mysteriously managed to get inside and out of the castle without a suspecting eye.

It still bothered Eleanor that she had no idea how he could've gotten in and out of the castle, 'maybe he knew of secret passages to and from hogsmeade' she thought just like Harry did, Sirius Black was quite the prankster along with Harry's father James, so it wouldn't be far fetched if he did know.

"Eleanor!" she heard from behind her stopping in her tracks and turned to the familiar face of her brother.

"Cedric" she breathed out "i was just looking for you, um" she said looking behind her looking at the door of The Three Broomsticks.

"Oh funny enough i was looking for you, anyways i'm going to need your help to wrap a few gifts" Cedric told her

Eleanor snapped her eyes to Cedric "what you can't wrap your own gifts?" she asked laughing

"Your a lot better at it than i am, but do you want to go inside you keep looking at the door?" he asked as he saw her awkwardly glance every so often towards the pub.

Eleanor looked back to Cedric, she was sure Harry would be okay by himself "No actually, let's go to Zonkos" she said and as soon as she turned in her direction she saw the most three unlikely people in Hogsmeade.