[BEING GRADUALLY REWRITTEN INTO THIRD PERSON]
"The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance"
- Aristotle
What if this inward significance was being able to create a piece moments before it happen...
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The first day back begun with the sun attempting to battle through the closed curtains of every dorm room. It's bright light begging to rid their rooms of the darkness which lurked whilst also wakes the inhabitants for the day ahead
Ophelia slowly fluttered her eyes open as she adjusted her sight to the light which peak through. A yawn escaped through her lips as she pulled herself up. Her head turned to see Luna idly lying on her bed, skimming through a magazine
"Why didn't you wake me up Luna?" She questioned, wondering why her friend didn't wake her up when she had
"You looked peaceful" Luna admitted, glancing to her before refusing her gaze to the magazine
With a sigh, she rolled out of bed before opening her trunk. Grabbing all parts of her uniform, she wandered into the bathroom where she immediately got changed
Her fingers glided down the buttons, doing them up as her shirt then hugged her torso. Once she had finished getting dressed, her hand firmly held onto her hairbrush as she glided it through the morning mess of hair she had
"And she said I looked peaceful" The girl muttered to herself which managing to tame the birds nest which once sat on her head. Her curly hair dropped down just under her shoulder blades as she fought to bring the top half back whilst letting the bottom part loose
After finishing her fight with her hair, she returned back into the dorm where she then hauled her boots from her trunk. A content sight slipped through her lips as she went an inch or two higher
"I'm ready to go" She told Luna whilst grabbing her bag. The blonde haired followed her actions after rolling out of bed
"Let's go" Luna smiled as they left their dorm and passed through the common room. Small smiles were graced to their house mates who mirrored their warm actions. The duo made their way through the peaceful corridors, enjoying the morning silence before school officially began for the day
Eventually the two arrived in the great hall where they took their seats at the great hall. The two of them taking their preferred breakfast for the day
"Morning" A voice chirped, they turned their head to see Ginny slumping into the seat besides them. Her tone of voice juxtaposed to her behaviour
"Your happy to see us yet annoyed you had to get out of bed" Ophelia assessed
"Congratulations you get a gold medal" Ginny sarcastically rolled her eyes
"Another invisible medal for my collection" She grinned making Ginny groan before taking a slice of toast
They fell into a smooth conversation about something, making them question how they even got to that topic. Smiles were on their faces as they fully basked in the new year ahead
Momentarily Professor Flitwick hobbles over, handing the two Ravenclaws their schedules which they immediately assessed. He, as per usual, added the common encouragement speech. The words of wisdom to earn their house points so they could win the cup
Not long after, Professor McGonagall handed over Ginny her timetable. However she had a much more shorter words of encouragement before bustling off to fill in her other duties. Seconds later they all then connected their lists, comparing their classes
"Charms first" Ginny sighs as they then grab their belongings, swinging it to drape over their shoulder. The three rise from their seats, promenading out the Great Hall and through the corridors once again
Eventually they arrive to the charms class where they go in. Having the fortunate scenario where they were one of the first, meant that they were able to find seats together. They sat on their chairs, waiting as their other classmates come bundling into the classroom and taking their seats. Soon after Flitwick comes strolling in, a greeting smile of his face
"Good morning class"
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After many hours the day of lessons came to their end. The main gist is the day had been the topic which were going to be covered across the year. Resulting in them figuring out they would practically be doing theory work for the next week or so
However coming out of Herbology had Ophelia slightly flustered. Her mind was in a haze as her thoughts were flying on many alternate directions
During the lessons she had been quietly getting on with the task, studying the attributes of mandrakes. It was then when her ears listening in to the hushed conversation on the table besides her. She couldn't help but listen in seeing as her classmates were doing a great job at keeping quiet
Now she had heard of the murderer who somehow had accomplished at escaping from Azkaban. How he did that amazed her immensely. But this murderers name was first unknown to her, having once asked her father who turned her down by merely saying 'he couldn't remember'. Yet it was during the lesson she discovered that the murderer was in fact a 'he' and called Sirius Black
This is what through her into the frenzy. His last name was one she had heard from her mother. In fact it was her maiden name. She had told her curious daughter not long before she died. However Ophelia merely thought this was to please her curious pestering. But what she didn't know that this was to lead her in the soon to becoming right direction
Therefore hearing of this mans name made her think of possible possibilities. For example was this just a mere coincidence or could perhaps she unknowingly be related to this mass murderer. Personally she wasn't too fussed about either, just hoping he didn't come to murder her
Soon enough she was snapped away from her thoughts by a rather confrontational clap in front of her face. With a flinch, she came back to reality to find both Ginny and Luna staring at her. Somehow they had managed to get from the greenhouses to the courtyard
"Where did you come from?" Ophelia questioned, not sure when Ginny had joined them
"My mum" Ginny replied making the girl roll her eyes. She shook her head as they then took a seat on the nearest bench
"Are you alright?" Luna worriedly asked, quickly putting the back of her hand to Ophelia forehead. It was only moment before her hand was whacked away
"I'm fine" Ophelia insisted with a small laugh "Just thinking"
"Well if you need help or whatever talk to us, ok?" They made sure, earning a reassuring nod from her "Promise?"
