Spells
"Class's dismissed," announced the DADA professor.
All the students rushed out except for Wren, Rowan, and Merula. It wasn't often that they had a class together so they waited for each other. Plus it didn't help that Merula was in a different house with stricter rules about outside visitors.
"Can we stop by Ravenclaw?" Wren questioned as she slung her bag over her shoulder.
Merula shrugged, "Sure, but why?"
"Badeea from Transfigurations wanted to meet with me today," Wren answered. "Let's go."
As they walked out of the DADA classroom, they heard screaming from their left. A Slytherin first-year walked by and nodded at Merula.
"Rula, what did you do?" Wren hummed curiously.
"It's nothing to worry about," Merula assured, taking Wren's and Rowan's hands to drag them towards the stairs. "Come on, you don't want to keep Badeea waiting."
"But what if it's someone who needs helps?" Rowan pointed out.
Wren pouted, "I don't like being late to a meeting. Also, who was that girl? Is she your friend, Rula?"
Merula grumbled, "She's my dorm-mate and a possible friend."
/ - / - /
"Hi Wren," Badeea beamed when the trio arrived.
Wren smiled, "Hi Badeea. This is Merula and Rowan."
Badeea nodded, "I heard the rumors. You're rarely without them."
Merula frowned, "And do you believe every rumor you hear?"
"Of course not," Badeea replied, shaking her head. "I've spoken with Wren multiple times out of class."
"Rula, don't be mean," Wren scolded.
Merula huffed, "I'm not being mean, just defensive about you."
Rowan cleared her throat, "So what are you two meeting about?"
"Ahh," Badeea grinned, taking out a book and handing it to Wren. "I found it in the library and put a page of notes in there for you to read over. I think we'll be able to make a spell like the one you want. It'll take a while to get it right."
Wren took the book, "Thanks, Badeea. I'll see if Witcher will sit for a portrait later. I can't wait to create a spell with you."
Badeea blushed, "I can't wait to create one with you too."
"So what kind of spell are you two trying to create?" Rowan questioned.
"Invisible protective floating mirrors," Wren answered.
Merula nodded, "Like in those pictures you keep drawing during playtime with Avery. I guess I'd better get the bandages ready."
Wren rolled her eyes, "I'm not that clumsy. I won't break every one of my mirrors."
"Only the first few," Merula teased. "Well, if business is done, I'm going to grab a snack and go study a bit before dinner."
"Hug first," Wren insisted, holding out her arms and beaming at Merula.
Merula looked around to ensure that there weren't any other Slytherins around before hugging Wren. "I'm only doing this because it's you."
Wren giggled and squeezed Merula tighter. "I know. Love you, Rula."
/ - / - /
"Rowan, do you know Latin?" Wren asked as she studied Badeea's notes on mirrors.
"No but I could learn it," Rowan answered.
Wren giggled, "If you think about it, magic has a Latin core. Therefore, we know a little bit of Latin."
Rowan rolled her eyes but smiled, "Then why do you ask?"
"Well..." Wren hummed. "I read through my books and I could only find a Disillusionment Charm but we don't get to learn that until our fifth year. However, I want the object, in this case mirrors, to be invisible, not just hidden in the surrounding."
"Intriguing," Rowan nodded. "What else do you want it to do?"
Wren rolled onto her back and sighed, "I want the mirrors to protect the spellcaster which is why it needs to float around in the air. Also for it to last for a while. Making a spell is hard."
Rowan reached over and squeezed Wren's leg, "You'll get it but first, where are we going to get mirrors? How many do we need for practice?"
Wren laughed, "I don't know. Let's pick this up another time. I'm getting sleepy and we also have Astronomy later."