章 24: Hogwarts! (Part-2)
AN: Alright so the small impromptu break was due to my keyboard just giving up on me. I got it today and as it was a little late today so today's chapter will be a little shorter about 1.4k! Anyway, this week I'm trying out some new things!
1. 1.5-2k words per chapter instead of 1k.
2. Focusing on the narrator's POV style of writing! I noticed my trying to write everything from 1st person perspective can sometimes hinder the story so I am changing the default writing style to 3rd POV with Balise's POV mixed within. Anyway, enjoy the start of the Hogwarts arc!!
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{1st Sept 1993}
{Main Hall, Hogwarts, Scotland}
{8:13 PM}
The great hall was lit up in traditional fashion if someone were to count the number of candles floating a couple of meters above everyone's head the total would come out to be 1029. Blaise sat in the middle of Slytherin's table enjoying his meal as the people around the table kept shifting. While some were motivated to find out about their friend's summer escapades, for most of the students in Slytherin the annual shift would take place starting today.
Calypso sat down beside Blaise with a graceful move while dismissing Flint who was talking about Quidditch and his plans for this year.
"To what do I owe the pleasure on the first day back, Rosier?" Blaise picked up another serving of chicken from his plate and took a small bite, keeping his expression blank.
"Selwyn," Calypso started with a measured look before continuing, "you know we don't have to have such animosity anymore." her expression measured as she carefully examined Blaise's face for any hint of displeasure.
It was common knowledge in Slytherin's house that there was no profit in fruitlessly antagonizing the fourth year, not only the retaliation would be painful, but depending on Blaise's mood it could be humiliating too.
"Hmm, and why is that soo?" Blaise asked with a quirked eyebrow. According to every one of his memory, he and Calypso have clashed multiple times almost every few weeks over one thing or another since their 2nd year.
"Because now you don't have an annoying additional baggage attached to you," she answered calmly sneering in Daphne's general direction. Blaise's eyebrows rose again, indicating his surprise so Calypso rolled her eyes and explained, "You and I both know that the only reason we clashed was that we were destined to fight against each other for our seats on the table."
'But now that the stupid bitch fucked up her best chance for a free entry, it makes things a little more open for contention.' Calypso thought as she continued, "and you were never actually interested in the seat ever, were you? The only reason you collected favors was for her, and now that she fucked up, it's perfect revenge." Calypso finished triumphant, hiding her ecstatic expression behind a blank mask.
Her hopes fading when Blaise responded sharply with, "I don't need anyone's help with my revenge," he hammered his point with a well-controlled wave of mana, and Calypso's breath hitched for a second.
"But you do have a point, there is no point in our petty sqabbles, I would rather spend that time doing something productive," Blaise whispered closing the distance slightly moving towards Calypso.
This time her breath audibly hitched as she gazed into his eyes, the dark pupils hiding a ring of silver were enthralling as she visibly stilled for a second before the smirk on his face pulled Calypso out of her trance. Her face broke into an involuntary smile as she rubbed his hand with and continued, "And what would that include?" her voice a little husky as she sat in anticipation of this new Blaise's response.
'Merlin...'
While Calypso was lost in her thoughts, Blaise looked at her carefully, light blond hair framed her face flowing behind past her shoulders, her eyes a light grey color hiding both a hint of desire and intelligence beneath them. Distracted by her soft touch Blaise looked down to her ample breasts and slim figure hidden behind the dull Hogwarts robes.
'At least a C-cup, hmm...'
"That would include me not getting involved in the house squabbles, I need more time for some other projects," I finished pulling away a little breaking the staredown.
"Hmm, yes your shop is rather successful," she looked intrigued before changing her mind and asked, "So you are going to be neutral? You know Emile won't like it, she was always sweet on you!" Calypso complained.
"Of course, have you seen this," Blaise indicated towards his body and Calypso's eyes widened. Blaise has never so blatantly flirted since his 1st year, but back then he wasn't a magical prodigy with limitless potential.
'And Daphne snatched him before anyone could have a chance, now he's fair game...'
Calypso's eyes flash as she smiled, "Hmm you do make a compelling point," her eyes roaming across Blaise, "But maybe she is a little too old for you! maybe someone your own age could keep up with you better." she leaned on Blaise's shoulders lightly testing her theory.
"Perhaps," Blaise left the statement hanging as he picked at his chicken before taking a small bite.
They ate in silence for a few seconds before her agitation broke out once again, "I'll see ya around Blaise!" she said a little loudly, her charming voice reaching a few tables in both directions.
'heh,' Blaise smirked at her attempt to start some rumors so he replied, "Looking forward to it!"
As the whispered continued around him Blaise frowned once again after looking at the teacher's table not noticing any scared-looking wizard with a purple turban hiding the shade of an extremely dangerous wizard.
'This just got a lot more complicated, at least the Philosopher's stone is still here...'
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{1st Sept 1993}
{Room #1, 4th-year Slytheirn's Dorm, Hogwarts}
{9:43 PM}
Blaise sat down on his bed and flopped on the mattress a few times. The rest of the dinner had been interesting, Blaise was quite popular in Slytherin, and even though he felt like it was a tedious task to do soo many greetings, it was a necessary evil.
Blaise groaned before pulling his trunk out of his pocket and placing it beside his bed. After opening one of the secret compartments Blaise pulled out a small container containing a baby Runespore.
As the three snake's heads were hissing angrily he picked up their transparent cage and slipped quietly out of his room after casting a disillusionment charm on both the cage and on himself. The trek outside the castle was uneventful as Blaise continued towards the edges of Hogwart's wards before finally, he felt the change in mana around him.
'Fucking finally...' Blaise cursed silently as he put the cage down before summoning a dead branch and transfiguring it into a replica of the cage.
'Now for the final touch, Serpensortia~'
A black mamba flew from Blaise's wand directly into the cage, the snake hissed angrily at his surroundings before the cage was shut down and Blaise prepare for the next step of his plan, he aimed his wand at the Black Mamba and mumbled softly, "Inperio~"
A haze overcame his thoughts for merely a second as Blaise's mind easily overpowered the creature's primitive mind as it stilled, waiting for further instructions.
'Raise your head, lower, higher...' Blaise gave some basic commands to the snake and as it followed the basic command Blaise lowered his wand and repeatedly checked over his control. Having achieved success in gaining test subject 1, Blaise pointed his wand towards the Runespore and repeated the process encountering no delays.
'Fred and George could be active doing who knows what, and maybe they have the map too, it's better to get this over with.'
Blaise levitated the cages and used another three disillusionment charms to quickly make his way towards the abandoned lavatory on the second floor. Upon noticing no weeping ghosts, Blaise placed the two cages down in front of the sink and quickly confirmed the snake engraving on the tap.
'Observe'
[A Bathroom tap]
[Entrance to the Chamber of secrets.]
I issued a mental command and opened the cage of the Black mamba which quickly slithered towards the tap and on command hissed at the sink. Seeing no movement from the sink, Blaise concealed his disappointed expression and looked at the Runespore.
'A magical snake speaking Parseltongue should work right?'
The Runespore also followed its predecessor's footsteps which has already been discarded with a quick Evanesco~
'Please work!'
Blaise prayed as the three heads of the Runespore hissed at the sink together ...
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AN: See you guys tomorrow at regular time!!
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