Double Trouble

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Jersey and Trixie look at eachother and yell,

"RAVENCLAW?!"

Trixie's POV:

My heart races as I'm told I am now in Ravenclaw. I thought I would get Gryffindor, but Ravenclaw?! Dad's family was Slytherin then he got put into Gryffindor, so I took it for granted that I'd be like him. I kept my eye contact to stay in Jersey's direction while I watched her look over at Malfoy. He was standing right next to her. I see him smiling and starting to grab her hand.

After I was sorted, McGonagall was pushing me over to the Ravenclaw table. I shuffled over towards Luna's direction. She scoots over and taps the bench on her side motioning for me to sit. At least I have someone who likes me in this house. Cho was sitting right across from her and was staring at Cedric. I wasn't sure who or what she was staring at the time but then I turned around to see Diggory. I feel like there is a little too much silence, so I try to break the ice.

"Hope he gets in Ravenclaw, do you?" I say with a slight giggle. Cho makes direct eye contact with me and says "Who's asking? An insignificant mudblood?" Well that did not go as planned. Without any hesitation, Jersey was right by my side. She pulled her wand out and aimed it towards Cho. "Don't you ever talk to my sister that way, filthy little halfblood. Or you'll take it up with me. And for your information we're purebloods." Cho had a disgusted look on her face.

I heard Jersey start to mumble something, "Avada k..". It all felt like slow motion. I heard Snape over her "expelliarmus", then Draco was right behind Jersey. Her wand fell out of her hand, and both Draco and I got her arms and pinned them behind her. Cho was nervous and left the great hall. I let go of her arm while Draco still had one behind her. I moved closer to Luna and felt her hug me. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Jersey grow a smirk and then Draco let go of her.

It wasn't my place to ask so I let it be, but next time I turned around, they were already back at their table. Dumbledore then spoke "Let the feast, begin!"

Not long after the feast, it was time to go to our rooms. As they always dismiss us at once instead of at tables, I felt myself catch-up to Jersey. She was walking with Draco but he parted off as he didn't like me so much. Jersey and I had a conversation on our way to the dorms. We talked about how much trouble she'd be in if dad found out she almost killed someone. Or how Snape unarmed his favorite twin and student. "I'm surprised he stopped you, considering you know.." I suggested. "It took me by surprise as well," Jersey exclaimed. "I'm used to me getting away with a lot, especially since it's him." Jersey opens the door to the Slytherin common room. I didn't realize I wasn't supposed to be in there since I'm used to following her.

I see Jersey walk over to Draco, "Your princess has arrived no need to fear." I heard her say. His smile quickly faded as he realized my presence. "What the hell are you doing in here Ravenclaw." I realize my surroundings. "I'm sorry" I mumble under my breath. I heard Jersey speak louder than my thoughts. "Trixie, you're a ravenclaw now." I turn around to leave the common room in embarrassment. But I tell them goodnight before I'm out the door on the way to my new common room.

When I arrive at my new house door, I don't know how I get in. I ask the painting what word I need to repeat. And they give me the useless clue "A ravenclaw is based on intelligence and you must solve this riddle." I interrupted the painting and said "You know what.. I'll just sleep outside tonight." We give off a slight chuckle. "Non-sense, the riddle is easy." They start off "Which came first, the phoenix or the flame." They ask.

What? I don't even know if the chicken or the egg came first. Now you're switching it to a bird who arises from flames and comparing it to the flame?! "Uh.." I trail off. "A circle has no beginning." Protested Luna. "Correct Ms.Lovegood." The door opens up and she waves me to go inside first. As soon as we get in, the common room is dull. "Thanks for getting me in, I need to figure out riddles if I ever want to sleep in my bed." I say with a chuckle.