Pyrrhic Victory

thirty one.

Year Three
thirty one. Blink

Blink.

In a blink of an eye September first made it to Britain. Magnolia's mother went to Diagon Alley to pick up her children's supplies this year. Magnolia was more than excited to get out of this house, as well as Lucille.

Lucille had been packing since August first, her robes, books, wand, oh and Hogsmeade permission slip. Since they were third years this year they were aloud to go to Hogsmeade village. They were hesitant about the trips this year, but let the children go anyways.

Magnolia was ecstatic to see all her friends again, but also Fred Weasley. She had wondered if he even still remember her, she sure remembered him.

"Mags, here is your Hogsmeade permission slip." Persephone handed Magnolia her permission slip. She had been worried about everything else she totally forgot about Hogsmeade. She stuck it in her trunk, and sat down for breakfast. This was Franklin's first last day. Persephone's eyes watered every five minutes just at the thought of it.

"This year matters the most, there is going to be scouts at the games. Madam Hooch said my biggest competitor is Oliver Wood." Franklin was telling everyone at the table. Xayne had his face dug in the Daily Prophet like usual, but Persephone liked listening to her son, especially since he'll be moved out soon.

"The one difference between Oliver and I is I care about my teammates, Oliver doesn't." Franklin smiled as Claudius bursted into laughter, Magnolia gave a small chuckle.

"Yeah hopefully they won't cancel cup this year." Claudius says as he stabbed his fork into his eggs, and Franklin nodded. They had cancelled the Quidditch cup competition last year, because of the Chamber of Secrets.

"Oh! Hurry up! If we don't get on the way we are going to be late!" Persephone said looking at the time, all the Malvorseve children shoved food into their mouths. Said goodbye to their father, grabbed their trolleys, and headed to the fire place.

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"Okay, Melody, Lucy, Josh, you've got everything?" Elizabeth asked her children frantically, they all nodded. They were almost late as Elizabeth had to take fifty pictures of her children.

"Mum, hurry it up." Melody rolled her eyes, and Elizabeth sighed as she put her camera down.

"Very well, to the car dears." She instructed her children to her van. William had headed back to his flat in Manchester only two weeks ago, Lucille and missed him dearly.

After a thirty minute car ride, the Vagabonde's arrived at King's Cross. Lucille wanted to run down to Platform 9 3/4. When they had got to the platform, she was the first to run through. Melody came second, and then Joshua with Elizabeth.

"Love you mum!" Lucille yelled as she was about to board the train. Elizabeth waved, and Lucille made her way to where their friend group usually sat.

"Lucy?!" She heard a voice call out, she turned around and say Magnolia. Lucille smiled widely before both of the girls engulfed in a hug. Lucille had noticed that Magnolia's hair had gotten a lot longer.

"How's everything been with your?" Lucille pointed to her head referring to her mind. She didn't want to say it aloud as she didn't want many students knowing.

"Actually good, I'm only able to do it now when I think about it," Magnolia smiles, in the past month she had practiced on her brothers on doing it only when wanted.
"For example, your thinking about,"

Magnolia face turned into a frown, as she had saw Lucille's thoughts and feelings.

"How to tell Draco you can't be friends with him." Lucille sighed, and they decided to walk on. Lucille couldn't just tell him to stay away from her and Blaise and Magnolia.