The Bookworm

Chapter 2

I sat in the library quietly, reading 'the murder bag' a crime muggle book. It is a good book to read when I am not in the mood to read school books, and just want to relax.

Harper-Mae sat with Noah chatting about their plans for the evening, they're going on a date. I didn't want to intrude so I sat alone on the floor. With my earphones in and music playing quietly.

I glance up to see Hunter and Damien wander in along with a few other popular Slytherin's. I glance back down as my book is kicked out of my hand.

"A muggle book? You're no slytherin." Snaps Damien, Hunter looks appalled but clearly didn't want to cause a scene so stands quietly with the other boys. Damien continues, "Why do you have to be such a weirdo? No wonder you have no friends. You're so fucking boring"

I sit unable to stick up for myself. I hate to say it but Damien scares me, he has a strange power that seems to rule everyone. Hunter, his own brother won't even stand up to him. My eyes welling up I look down, shame flooding my heart. How was I a slytherin when I can't even stand up for myself?

"Look at me when I'm talking to you!" Damien snaps. I glance up my eyes now filled with tears, a glimmer of guilt flashes through his eyes but they soon return to normal. "Weak that's what you are. Crying, now that's another level of pathetic"

"That's enough!" Echoes Noah's voice, "Leave her alone now man"

"Or what Pottah." Huffs Damien. Hunter glances at me like a dear in headlights mouthing a small sorry. As Damien storms off the popular boys following.

I get up grabbing my book that is now all creased up and a page or two slightly torn. I run to my room crying . My tears flooding my pillow once I am comfortable on my bed. A slight knock on the door startles me.

"Electra-Ivy it's Hunter can I come in?" He says hopefully.

"Yeah" I mumble through tears.

Hunter comes in immediately clambering onto my bed and enveloping me in a hug. Humming a song quietly to sooth me. I could tell he felt guilty as he gave me the odd smile every time I glance up at him.

Once I stop crying we say our goodbyes an he leaves. I curl in my bed, music playing softly from my phone to help me sleep.

I wake up feeling groggy from my crying the night before. I sit up in bed with a huff, knowing I'll have to use a little bit of makeup to cover up my dark circles and puffy cheeks.

I get up, applying a little makeup and getting dressed into my uniform. I was dreading the lesson ahead. Potions, a lesson I shared with Damien, I didn't want to face him but also didn't want to miss a lesson.

A few hours later I walk into potions class, early as usual. Snape gives me a wide smile as I take my seat, slowly the classroom fills. Damien glares at me upon entrance, soon redirecting when Hunter walks over and sits beside me.

"Today we will be making Amortentia. Who can tell me what that is?" Snape says. Soon asking Aurora.

"The most powerful love potion. It is said to smell different to each person, based on their desires"

We all begin making the potion. I measure the ingredients and Hunter places them in a cauldron. Once everyone is finished. Snape selects a few of us to smell it.

"Aurora, Callum, Jack, oh and Electra-Ivy."

Aurora smells hers, "pumpkin spice, blueberries and tulips"
Callum smells, "Grapes, dandelions, and oranges"
Jack smells, "Pineapple, firewood and linen."

Next was my turn. I immediately smell Damiens cologne, it wouldn't escape my nose, but I couldn't say that, I'd be seen as a weirdo again. I do my best to lie, "Peppermint, olives and firewood"

"Very good, class dismissed."

We all pile out of the class one by one. The end of the day calls for one thing, the library to read again.

I stroll to the library deciding to go to a more private spot incase Damien makes a reappearance. Once I finish my book I head back to my room. Putting on a little bit of music and eventually passing out.

I jump waking up abruptly . I check my timetable seeing I have dark arts first thing. Changing into my uniform quickly and go to dark arts class.

"So class today we are going to try something a little different" says our professor. "The Erised mirror needs to be moved but will be staying in my classroom for a few days, so we are going to use it whilst we can, correctly of course. Can anyone tell me what the mirror shows in its reflection?"

"The users deepest desire" answers Noah gaining 5 points to Griffindor.

"Yes well done. Everyone form a line" calls the professor as everyone fights for a place in the line, when the door swings open. "Damien your late"

"I know professor, sorry" he smirks.

"You can go first."

(Switch to Damien POV)

I walk into class late, I overslept again.

"Damien your late" the professor huffs.

"I know professor I'm sorry" I smirk.

"You can go first" the professor smiles averting his eyes to a mirror. "Go look in the mirror, tell us what you see"

I walk over to the mirror. Glancing into it.

Electra-Ivy stood beside me, in a dress, a white dress. Almost like a wedding dress.

No that can't be right. I need to lie.

"I can see myself, as my father. Rich and powerful. Without a care in the world." I huff. Hunter glances at me weirdly, but returns to normal pretty quickly.

Everyone took it in turns to look into the mirror and call out what they see.

Hunter saw himself as the captain of the slytherin Quidditch team. Electra-Ivy saw herself as a mother of twins. Noah sees himself as the Griffindor Seaker.

Eventually the lesson came to a close and we all venture off to go to the grand hall for food. I spot Electra-Ivy go back to the common room and dorm areas. I decide to just grab some grub instead of going to upset her again.

(Switch to Electra-Ivy POV)

After leaving the dark arts lesson I decide to just head straight to my room. I put some music on my phone and relax for the night. Aurora joins me and we just listen to music together for the evening.