Chapter 291

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-February 14th – Valentine's Day-

In the afternoon after morning classes my friends and I returned to our common room, where we started doing homework passed by Professor Sprout.

Our intention was to study in a quiet and comfortable place, so that we could quickly finish our homework before the next class, but this did not happen, as every 2 minutes someone interrupted us.

Well, it would be more accurate to say that someone interrupted ME.

And speaking of interruption, at this very moment, one of the reasons for my headache today was coming towards me.

"Hmm...Hi Ethan" Cintia Owsen, a red haired fourth year girl, said with an embarrassed look, "This is for you" she then handed me a box neatly wrapped in red paper.

Taking the box with a slight strained smile, I started to open my mouth to thank her, but before I could say anything she turned and quickly left, her face completely red as she smirked.

And seeing this scene I just sighed helplessly, and Padma and Sue, seeing my look, chuckled slightly, with Stephen giving me a sympathetic look while Michael rolled his eyes.

And as I was still looking at Owsen's back I didn't notice that Luna, who had been quiet and acting strangely today, or more strangely than usual, was also looking at her back with narrowed eyes.

"With this one it's already 15" Terry said, drawing attention to him.

"I'd ask why you're counting, but I'll consider it another one of your oddities," I said, and Terry gave me a dry look.

I then looked back at the box in my hand, smelling the familiar chocolate scent that would usually make me happy, as I have a sweet tooth.

But smelling this candy today was already making me nauseous.

"Ugh" I moaned, throwing this little box into my bag, which was almost full of other chocolates and other Valentine's gifts I received.

"I really don't know what to do with all that chocolate and candy," I said, looking at the candy in my bag with a strange look.

"You could burn them all" Luna muttered under her breath, and Sue, who was the only one close enough to hear her, turned around and looked at the girl who was supposed to be sweet and kind with a strange and suspicious look.

"Man, I know Ethan is cool and fun when he's not being weird or scary" Anthony started to say, ignoring my glare at him, "But why is he getting so much attention from girls today? I don't remember being like this last year"

"Well, the answer is simple" Terry said, "After Ethan broke that record in the last Quidditch match, a lot of girls became fans of his" he finished, looking around, seeing that there were some girls with heart shaped boxes in the hands that looked at me blushing.

"Actually he already had a few admirers even before this match" Padma commented, shrugging.

"Yes, but now the number has increased, and if before there were girls who admired him, now there are those who love him" Lisa said, wrinkling her nose in a slight frown since she knew some of these girls.

"That's stupid," Michael said in mockery.

"Even if I don't like it, I have to agree with Michael, this is stupid" I said, and my friends looked at me curiously.

"I don't understand. Why would that be stupid?" Anthony asked, "I know being interrupted or stopped every minute must be annoying, but it's just some girls in love handing you chocolate"

"Yes, and I'm sure several boys at school would love to be in your shoes" Stephen continued.

"My problem isn't with them handing me candy or other gifts, it's the fact that they don't even know me and are 'in love' with me," I said with a tired sigh.

"Some of these girls probably never even thought about me before I broke that record in the last match" I continued, looking at a few girls in particular, "And what really pisses me off and I think is stupid is that they're only interested in me for because of this little momentary fame"

And listening to my explanation the boys and girls looked at each other for a moment, realizing that what I said really made sense.

"Well, I can understand you, but I think you're wrong to say that this fame is going to be momentary" Terry said, "You've just become one of the biggest chasers at Hogwarts, and I don't think I need to remind you just how fanatic everyone here is for Quidditch"

"Yes, and with everyone loving Quidditch, and your name going down in Quidditch history at Hogwarts, I doubt you'll be forgotten anytime soon" Stephen finished for Terry.

"Yeah, and let's not forget your good looks." Sue said, and we all turned to her with weird looks, "What? I'm a straight girl, and no one can deny that Ethan is good looking" she defended herself.

"Well, she's not wrong," Lisa said, with Padma nodding.

"Thanks girls, but I don't think it would work out between us" I said wistfully, sighing sadly.

""Idiot"" Lisa and Sue said rolling their eyes good-naturedly.

"When did the conversation shift from talking about Ethan's fans to how 'awesome' he is?" Michael asked with a frown.

"You don't have to be so grouchy my friend, someday some girl will be interested in you" I said to him, smiling amused to see him staring at me.

"I still wonder why I talk to you guys" he said, and we laughed.

"Obviously it's because you love us" Stephen said, smiling at his friend, who stared at him for a few seconds.

"And who are you anyway?" Michael asked.

"Shut up" Stephen lightly punched Michael in the arm, who let a small smile appear on his face.

'Tsundere' I thought with a slight snort, knowing that even with all the teasing we made with Michael, he knew we weren't serious and that we really liked him, even if he pretended not to notice.

*Ring!*

And in the middle of our jokes e talks we heard the bell ring, signaling the end of the break and the beginning of the afternoon classes.

"Hmm, now we have Potions class" Padma said looking at her schedule, and everyone groaned.

"Ugh, I wish we didn't have potions for the rest of the year" Anthony said.

"Usually I like the classes, but this time I have to agree" Sue said, with a frown, "Looks like this year Professor Snape is doing worse than other years"

I knew why Professor Snape was being more spiteful and cruel in his classes, with the first reason being called Remus and the second Sirius.

"Well, there's no use standing here complaining," I said, grabbing my bag with my supplies. I then turned to Luna, "What about you Luna? What's your class now?"

"Hmm, it's History of Magic" she said shaking her head slightly, "I hope Professor Binns talks about the great wrinkled beavers feast of 1672"

"Feast of the wrinkled beavers?" Anthony asked, with him and Terry looking at each other.

"Yes, they say it was quite a party" she said smiling.

"Well…" Anthony trailed off, thinking for a while, "I would really appreciate it if Professor Binns would talk about this party in our next class, it would be an interesting class" he said, really meaning it.

"True" Lisa agreed, "I know it would be better than having to listen to him narrate the goblin rebellion for the thousandth time"

And listening to this everyone agreed with Lisa and Anthony, and Luna's smile got happier, seeing that no one was judging her for talking about another one of her weird things.

"But that being said, I think we better get going" Lisa continued.

And with that everyone else grabbed their materials and together we walked out through the common room entrance.

But halfway through, after reaching the grand staircase, I felt two powerful magics passing through the gates of Hogwarts.

'Hmm, what are Nick and Penny doing here?' I wondered.

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-Headmaster's Office-

[POV - Dumbledore]

"Hello Albus" Nick said after entering my office, as jovial and elegant as the last time we saw each other, which was almost two years ago.

And beside him, accompanying him while wearing a beautiful and simple blue dress was Penny, looking at me with a gentle smile.

And that smile reminded me of the time when I would go to their house for my research and studies, where she would happily receive me, sometimes even treating me like a child.

Not that I'm not a child for them, since even with my old appearance and experience I still hadn't lived or witnessed as many things as they had.

"Hello Nick and hello Penny" I got up from my seat to greet them, "I wasn't expecting a visit from you today" I said, and I really wasn't, as I didn't know they were here until they passed through the castle wards.

"Well, we were on vacation and decided to spend a few days here in Great Britain, and we've decided to pay you a surprise visit" Penny said, coming over to me and giving me a light hug.

She then pulled away and returned to Nick's side, who held out his hand to me, and I shook it.

"And does this vacation happen to have any connection to a certain black haired prankster and an ex-prisoner?" I asked with a knowing look.

"Maybe" Nick answered me, smiling mysteriously, and my lips twitched.

'Hmm, so this is how others feel when they talk to me?' I wondered.

I then shook my head, "Well then, I'm sure you didn't come all this way just to talk" I said, "So what's the reason for your visit?"

And with that question Nick and Penny looked at each other before turning to me.

"Well, we wanted to talk and make a small request to an old friend of ours, but we don't know his current address, so we wanted to know if you're still in touch with him or if you know his address." Nick said, and I looked at him with a raised eyebrow.

"Old friend? Who?" I asked.

And at my question a small smile appeared on Nick's face, "Well, of course I'm talking about our magical creature-loving friend... Newt Scamander"

End.

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(End AN: Yesterday was my mom's birthday, and it was fun to see her reaction to the surprise party we prepared.

I actually don't know how she didn't find out about the party, since it was obvious that my sisters and I were organizing one.)