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| “Professor, the Slytherins challenged us to a match. We wanted some revenge for this morning, but they started cheating.” “Yeah Professor, Flint threw a club at Angelina, which hit her skull.” McGonagall’s nostrils flared and her eyes flamed at this piece of news. “Then he was going to curse Sarah, but Kat intervened.” Carlton had landed and was protesting to McGonagall. Flint hadn’t landed but hovered. He seemed to be waiting for something. The triplets landed and joined the throng that now surrounded McGonagall. Flint dived with another club in hand. Smack! It impacted with Katerina’s head knocking her unconscious. Fred caught her before she could hit the ground. George leapt back on his broom and charged at Flint who had pulled out of his dive. The other Gryffindors seemed shell shocked. Eva shot a glance at Oliver who looked nauseated. More Slytherins took to the air to help Flint battle off George. McGonagall was fast losing control of the situation unfolding before her. Fred gave Katerina to Sarah and Alicia to take care of along with Angelina. Fred picked up Kat’s broom and handed it to Lee. The two flew off to join the conflict in midair. Eva, Ellie and Richard went to help as well. Oliver and Carlton had ventured over to Sarah and Alicia to help with taking Angelina and Katerina to the hospital wing. The other Gryffindors were still appealing to McGonagall, who had stopped listening because something else had caught her eye. “STUDENTS!” A familiar voice bellowed. “Holy cow.” Lee muttered because standing beside Professor McGonagall stood Dumbledore. “Land at once, please and explain yourselves.” There was a sudden shouting amongst the children. Few voices were distinguishable from the din. Angelina and Katerina were beginning to regain consciousness. Flint had finally landed and was trying to defend his actions. “You hit like a flobberworm, Flint.” Angelina groggily muttered. “Yeah and you’re uglier than Snape, which is saying something.” Katerina snarled as she shook her head. Flint started toward them waving his wand, but found his way bared by Carlton and Oliver. “Mr Flint, you are in detention for one week and fifty points will be taken from Slytherin. As for the rest of you, next time you decide to play Quidditch on school property please have a member of staff as a referee. Now hurry up you’ll be late for your next lessons. Miss Johnson, Miss Silvermoore, do you require medical attention?” Both girls shook their heads. “Then you will also attend your next lessons.” “You heard Professor Dumbledore, to your lessons with you. Hurry now.” McGonagall began to usher the students from the pitch. Fred and George lifted Katerina to her feet and Sarah and Alicia did the same with Angelina. “You sure you’re alright?” Oliver stood in front of Katerina. She smiled at him. “I’m fine.” She soothed. “Why are there two of you?” Oliver looked worried, But Katerina just laughed. “I’m kidding. I’m all right really. I’ll see you later. She called back over her shoulder as Fred and George dragged her back towards the building. She sighed. “Stop thinking about that.” George scolded “What?!” The twins laughed at the dumbfounded look on Katerina’s face. “Oh Oliver you’re so gorgeous I love you mwah mwah mwah.” “Fred quit it, that isn’t funny.” The twins and Lee howled with laughter and took off across the lawns with Katerina in hot pursuit. “Wait till I get my hands on you, I’ll kill you!” During their next few lessons Fred, George and Lee taunted Katerina about Oliver finally resulting in her screaming at them during transfiguration. “Miss Silvermoore, If you don’t mind lowering your voice, you might be attempting to transfigure yourself into a banshee but there is no need to make so much noise and since you are attempting this I assume you have already turned your match into a needle.” She peered over her glasses at Katerina. “Yes Professor.” She held up the needle to show McGonagall. “Can you change it back into a match?” McGonagall seemed to be a lot warmer to Katerina. Katerina picked up her wand and began to mutter under her breath. Very gradually the needle in her hand became a match again. “Bravo, Miss Silvermoore, 10 points to Gryffindor.” The other Gryffindors cheered. As Katerina sat down again George whispered, “It doesn’t matter how many points we lose in potions now, coz Kat can make them up again in transfiguration.” Fred grinned and nodded. Katerina ignored them both and concentrated on turning a box into a plate. By the end of the lesson, Katerina had earned back the 50 points she had lost in potions. “Off you go class and remember I want those essays in by Friday. Miss Silvermoore can you please remain behind a moment.” Katerina packed up but stayed at her desk. “We’ll give Oliver your love.” Lee hissed as he and the twins left grinning from ear to ear. “Don’t you dare,” She called after them. When the classroom had emptied McGonagall approached Katerina. “Miss Silvermoore. Do you know what an animagi is?” “Yeah, it someone who can change into an animal.” “Correct. I myself can become a cat and you show the potential to become one yourself. I am offering to help you train to become one, if you want to.” “Yes, I’d love to, I mean….” “I warn you it is very hard work and will require total commitment. You will have no time for any other activity like Quidditch.” Katerina paused for a second. “Ok, I still want to do it.” |
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