The Quidditch game began an hour after she got her fair share of bullying in the afternoon. Everyone was watching while the weather conditions outside were worsening.882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG74xYd4pqv
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Eliza wasn’t a huge fan of Quidditch even if she liked playing and liked flying around; no, she chose to stay in and wander the castle on her own. That was how she met Nearly Headless Nick again, right in front of the Great Hall.882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQdVy3jkcsb
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“You knew my parents, didn’t you?” She asked, taking a seat outside the Hall. He nodded and flew in front of her. “How was my mother?” She asked curiously.882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGKM7OBbbCF
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“You want to know how she met your father, don't you?” He told smugly, reading her act. “Unlike Lilly and James Potter, your parents took very little to understand they are good for each other but they never acted on impulse; at least, not your mother. She was a bit of an introvert and kept everything to herself.” He stopped, knowing that he shouldn’t tell her more, as Dumbledore requested.882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡubqzUbFnDT
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“Sirius Black, James Potter, Remus Lupin and Petter Pettigrew. These names, what do they mean now compared to what they meant back then?” She asked slowly, placing her thoughts in order.882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3LnyXeH0Y3
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“Now, they are forgotten names of wizards who either fell victims to the Dark Lord or became traitors. Back then,” The ghost chuckled bemusedly, “They were definitely what you would call the golden crew; four young boys having fun and learning magic just like you and the rest of the students are doing now.”882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsf54G4Bayo
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“What about the Slytherins who became Death Eaters?”882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz4Q5qtUOpL
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That question was already too close for him and he wasn’t prepared to disappoint Dumbledore. He tilted his head to the side and walked through the wall. He ran away, avoiding questions regarding Slytherins.882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo2Q1kY8aSO
Eliza was on her way to the Common Room when she heard her name being called from the hall. Her head spun around faster than her body, making her dizzy for a moment before she met Hermione’s scared face.882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQzwcmBSA8G
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“Harry got attacked by a dementor!” She started, so fast that Eliza barely understood. “He’s in the hospital wing now but his broom broke,” She filled her friend in while grabbing her hand and dragging her behind.882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBFAHNvNAqL
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“That is unexpected,” Eliza wasn’t very touched by Harry’s unfortunate meeting with the dementor and that was obvious in her tone. Hermione rolled her eyes and led Eliza to the hospital wing.882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgr3trh7YUk
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There, the brunette wasn’t sure why she had to be brought with all the other friends from the team lurking around Harry’s bed. Besides, he was looking well for someone who just met a dementor.882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ50ns1g4etY
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However, for him it seemed like her appearance meant something because he smiled gratefully.882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCeADo70HEh
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It was next day when Harry got discharged that he looked after her. It was confusing when he met Remus instead, who led him outside for a chat. The professor looked tired and wanted nothing but to sleep.882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSDrBRMr2ie
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Meanwhile, Eliza was writing her essay on the Second World War, which was a big thing for muggles. From what she found out, Russia and Germany represented a threat from the early stages and Hitler was the man with the mustache that killed more than half a population only because they were Jewish; the Holocaust was called.882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZdPi1VwYsO
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“This man should have been hexed out of the picture,” She mumbled while writing down a shorter version of what was written in the book.882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw2kmFOPQLV
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“That would’ve been impossible.” Someone responded, taking her by surprise.882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQFzyuy9BAH
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Eliza’s head rose quickly and looked around for the person who talked to her. It was a boy dressed in normal clothes, probably preparing for the upcoming break. Eliza still couldn’t believe how fast time passed and how close was Christmas.882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwMv5A4hHPZ
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“Sorry to interrupt. I only came to return a book and heard you talking from around the corner,” He walked closer to her, showing how tall and handsome he was. “I’m Cedric Diggory, by the way. I’m a fifth year,” He smiled softly, showing the usual trait of his house: Hufflepuff’s kindness an charms.882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdwHBmB3z7v
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“Oh. I’m Eliza Molley, third year,” She introduced herself, getting up quickly and pushing a few books off the table in the process. He had to help her gather them, making her blush faintly. “Thanks,” She mumbled, getting a book from him.882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwYFApDxqr1
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“I know who you are. You have a few fans in Hufflepuff, my good friend being one of them.” He chuckled, making her raise an eyebrow in confusion.882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7Q4eyAru9O
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“Fans? But I just transferred here a few months ago and I’m definitely not a social butterfly,” She responded, completely unaware of how funny Cedric was finding her.882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWtek6VDqoy
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“You have been noticed, believe me.” Those words only made her blush more, her ears getting really red. “So, the Second World War. You’re not doing well at muggle studies, are you?” He changed the subject.882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpudf4rWWOG
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“I’m not because there are so many names!” She moaned sitting and getting back to writing. The deadline was tomorrow and she wasn’t even halfway. “So many things happened. I don’t know how muggles can look so happy after all this destruction,” She continued, making him nod and sit across her.882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWJ9AQC4eJv
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“I have a free period now. If you want I can help you.” She couldn’t say no and he knew it. It was too much for her and she gladly accepted any help.
It was really peaceful for the next hour or so and Cedric genuinely helped her shorten the material by a lot. The essay was over and so was the one about werewolves that was due a few hours ago. For Charms, the only thing Eliza was doing wrong was control; she was putting too much force into her charms and could only start it but not handle it to the end.882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkZ1DbdT6nK
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"Would you like me to help you with charms, as well?" Cedric asked but she shook her head. 882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSflMNCExxe
"No, it's alright. Thanks for helping me with Muggle Studies. You should go spend quality time with your friends before you leave." She said as she gathered her essays.882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMEzSZsnSsQ
"Are you sure?" He asked gently but Eliza only nodded her head. "Are you staying here for Christmas?" He continued when she moved to place the books back in the library.
"No. I have a lot to catch up on, especially Divination," She mumbled, her tone dripping with anything but excitement.
Cedric found it amusing and laughed it off, "I believe that is not one you are good at? Seeing the future, I mean."
Eliza chuckled and rolled her eyes as she put the last book on the shelf, "I'm that kind of person who doesn't have the curiosity what will happen beforehand. Especially in Potions," She whispered the last part but Cedric heard it alright.
"You're not the only one who hates Slytherins, especially Professor Snape." He commented, though he tried his best to keep his voice down.882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNuybTEeo7t
Eliza glanced at him with a grin, "That's the only future I'd like to catch a glimpse of: his downfall,"
After her little studying time with Cedric, Eliza was merrier. she knew she had to go and give Snape her werewolf essay a long time ago but she didn't seem to be in any hurry.882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXrs2Dq23zY
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Actually, now that she was walking towards the dungeons, she was curious where Willy sent the letter because it definitely didn’t reach her father. When asked if he knew where to go, he nodded so he went somewhere and handed the letter to someone, but whom?882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUM77wGVzHq
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The Slytherin house was pretty much the whole dungeon and the few portraits on the walls were glaring at her. When she finally got in front of Snape's office she shuddered, feeling a chill down her spine.882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiCx7xUWS4o
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“Are you going to enter or not? I don’t have all day,” His voice beamed from inside.
When Eliza pushed the door open and entered, Snape could swear he saw Ophelia coming to him for help with Potions. Her dark curls would move on her shoulders while walking in like she was a noble. But Eliza had something Snape had only seen at Sirius Black and he hated it; he hated how many memories a kid could trigger in his mind and he hated how his precious Lily and the warm yet sarcastic Ophelia got taken away by those Marauders.882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7Wplje93Zk
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“Black,” He spit with venom, having the stupid face of the young Sirius in his mind. “What are you doing here?”882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwQZ6FnMgKp
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“I have the werewolves’ essay that I couldn’t give on time because I had other problems,” She mumbled while walking closer to his desk. 882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfuAUc82z8i
His glare was murderous, “That does not concern me. You have not given me the homework in time; you get extra work on the break,” He started, not even glancing at her essay.882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiKVA4rXXlA
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Eliza’s eyes widened and tried her best not to vex his face. Snape could see her grasping the edge of his desk with one hand while the other was grasping the paper tightly.882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNzKDk5ju8U
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“I want ten pages about defensive spells,” He started. She was ready to comment but he suddenly rose and grabbed something from his desk. “And no matter how much it would pleasure me to have your father caught and sent back to Azkaban where he belongs, don’t send letters that could reveal your identity.”882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDodnHJRvnT
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Her eyes widened when he pushed the letter into her hand with a scowl.882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8vpfZgmmVN
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“You have been a friend of my mother, haven’t you?” She started, startling him. “Why are you so rude to me? I haven’t done anything to you and neither did my mother!” She yelled, finally losing her patience.882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXyjSdHtQFo
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“That does not concern you. Now leave!” He was taller than her and so much more imposing but she inherited her father’s stubborn personality and didn’t budge from her spot.882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEs0I3pvU2s
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“No. I want to know what my mother’s relationship was with you, Malfoy and Regulus. All of you have ended up as Death Eaters, haven’t you?” She continued, her eyes narrowing on her professor.882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7UPmNXeliI
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Snape actually seemed to ponder her question for a few minutes before he decided that if she wasn’t going to leave nicely, he will. He couldn’t tell her anything and not because he promised Dumbledore but because he promised Ophelia.
For the whole Christmas break, Eliza spent most of her time practicing charms with Remus and playing with her black kitten who was the newest member of the family.882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm9LCgbuXlZ
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“What about Mooney?” She started bemusedly, “Or what about Furvus? It means Black in Latin. It’s a dead language yet most spells are in Latin, aren’t they? Besides, it means obscure, dark just like my family background.” Her explanation was done so well that it sent a chill down Lupin’s spine.882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8SzrfGTwpp
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“You’re prying too deep, Eliza.” Remus threatened, though he was really worried how far she could go with that.882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrSdmFlLaek
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She chuckled from her seat at the table and grabbed another book she got from Hermione; it was a muggle fantasy book called The Hobbit and no matter how confusing it was, it was very entertaining.882Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK6utuxDisZ
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“Not deep enough.” She mumbled, hiding her face behind the book.
