Hogwarts '06/7

[Scarlet Lioness]

Misty flew up and down the Quidditch Pitch- enjoying the fresh night-air and the feeling of being free.

[Phoenix in the Ashes]

Tearing down the notices in each of the common rooms, Dinas realied that mostly he was just doing this for exercise.

He was a little disappointed in himself - so he decided to unlock his wardrobe, and with a sigh, take out with broomstick. He leapt out of the window and flew over the grounds of Hogwarts at rapid speed, wind ripping through his hair.

That was better.

[choki]

Arven sat alone, staring blankly out of the window through the corner of her eyes. The impact of what Rowena said hit her hard. Arven Dark had actually tried to attack someone... not anyone but her fellow students and a teacher.

She then thought to herself, "What if I am still under the influence of the spell, would it happen again?" The commotion occuring near the fireplace momentarily brought her back to reality. There she spotted Rowena playing with her cat, Nox.

[Q.Araignee]

The fire was roaring, oblivious to the cold night outside, while Rowena tumbled in front of it with Nox. They were playing, play-fighting really, and Rowena was losing as usual. Nox was just too big, and kept pinning her to the floor- everytime she did, Rowena was sure that the cat smiled before leaping off her again.

After a while, Nox licked her face and settled herself by the entrance to the Common Room- almost invisible in the shadows. Rowena got herself up off the floor, brushing dirt from her robes and flicking the hair away from her eyes. She looked around the Common Room- Arven was sat by the window, looking out into the night, and Misty hadn't come back yet.

She frowned, checking the clock on the mantlepiece- it was almost ten o'clock, and even those in fifth-year or above had to be back by nine. After what had happened today, Rowena couldn't help herself from feeling a little bit worried about her. A million and more "what if's" ran through her head, becoming gradually worse the more she dwelt on it.

Without quite realising it, she had begun to sing in a whisper. It was an eerie celtic song she had heard only once before, yet the words came easily to her tongue. They had no meaning as they were in Old English, and yet they stirred something in her. Suddenly decisive, she walked over to Arven- when she spoke, her voice sounded ancient to her ears.

"It's ten o'clock and Misty isn't back- I think something's happened and I'm going to find out what. Are you coming or staying?"

[Scarlet Lioness]

The night was cold but Misty didn't care, flying gave her a sense of freedom and she enjoyed thinking time.

Misty stopped in mid-flight when she noticed another broomstick flying in her direction. I wonder who that could be...

Misty shrugged. Probably another student like me wanting some fresh night-air.

[Phoenix in the Ashes]

Dinas halted. Someone else was out there, flying.

[Scarlet Lioness]

Misty continued her flight around the pitch, still wondering who the other person was.

The person appeared to be coming closer to her, and Misty started to recognise the body shape. That's no student- It's Dinas...

[Phoenix in the Ashes]

Dinas sighed briefly. That girl wasn't supposed to be out here so late. He approached her with a stern look on his face.

[Scarlet Lioness]

Man, more detention... Misty thought as Dinas flew to her with a cross look on his face.

"Hi, Proessor...umm..sorry I'm out late, but, i, needed to...er..clear my head...you know...after...hmm.." she smiled awkwardly...

[Phoenix in the Ashes]

"The incident that didn't take place?" Dinas said with a brief smile on his face. "I understand."

"However," he continued, "I just can't let this sort of this fly. I'm sorry Misty, I am, but I can't let you get into bad habits, running around the school whenever you wish."

Misty realised now why she slightly disliked the man looking at her sternly.

He continued once more.

"So two detentions should do it. Both of them at the quidditch pitch at 9 o' clock on Monday and Tuesday night."

"Bring your broom," he smiled.

[Scarlet Lioness]

Misty listened as Dinas rambled on.

"Bring your broom" she heard him say.

"Umm..Wait Professor, when was it again?" she smiled. "Sorry I didn't catch the time..."

[Phoenix in the Ashes]

"Good night, Miss Burns," he smiled and flew away.

[Scarlet Lioness]

"Good Evening, Professor!" she cringed inward. Why didn't I listen!?

She flew towards the ground and dismounted.

She headed towards Gryffindor Tower instantly.

[Phoenix in the Ashes]

He wondered whether or not she would figure out the correct time.

He thought he might teach her some of the techniques professional beaters used to use on him that affected him the most.

[Scarlet Lioness]

Damnit! Damnit! I should've listened. When does he usually set his detentions...umm...help! Umm...maybe I should go to the Quidditch Pitch at 8pm-ish...they're usually around that time...and he said bring your broom...so I assume its something to do with flying...argh!

She continued to battle with her mind untill she crawled into bed at almost midnight..