 Rhibear ~ Madam Solo ~ Dark Brooding Girl ~ Accio Jedi ~ Gryffinclaw ~ Just a doll
Norman didn’t mind waking up at this hour. He was an early riser by nature and would’ve been awake about an hour from now for his morning run anyway. What he did mind was waking up to Rosier’s voice (aka the most irritating sound in existence) blaring through the castle. At the sound of that alarm, he sprang into action. He practically leapt out of bed, tugging on his shoes and a sweatshirt over his pajama top. Grabbing his wand on his way out the door, he ran down the flights of stairs as fast as his legs could go, ushering along any students he saw on the way.
He made his way into the courtyard, standing in the spot that gave him the best vantage point to watch the students, Rosier, and his followers all at the same time. Despite his nonchalant outward appearance, he had a bad feeling about this. He’d encountered dark wizards before, and all of those encounters eventually ended one way. Was this the time? Merlin, he hoped not! If what he expected did happen now, these children were in very real danger!
These days, Heath wasn’t sleeping much. He had been lying in bed, tossing and turning in a vain attempt to fall asleep, when he heard the alarm. Suddenly wide awake, he three the blankets off and got out of bed. He was able to get his shirt, trousers, and shoes on in under a minute - thank Merlin he was used to quick wardrobe changes! For once, his theatrical experience actually came in handy this term! He pulled his school sweater over his head as he rushed out the portrait hole. There wasn’t time to put on his robes and tie, but half a uniform was better than none at all, right?
He sprinted the rest of the way to the courtyard, his heart pounding faster with every step, though he wasn’t sure if that was from the exertion of running the whole way or from the sense of dread creeping over him. What was this about? Was this a mass execution? Were they being summoned in the middle of the night to die? Feelings of fear and impending doom overwhelmed him, emotions that he hadn’t felt this strongly since that night two terms ago when he thought he was going to fade from existence. Just like that day, he hoped that if he did die here, he’d go before…
Heath’s dark eyes searched the courtyard for the girlfriend, but he didn’t see her anywhere. Please let her make it here in time, he thought frantically as he stood near a group of his housemates (Avalon, Ivy & Ingrid).
__________________ Old voices I had thought long since dead whisper of another life I might have led
If I could take that second chance, If I could make my life anew, If only dreams came true... |