Chapter 2
These classes are utterly stupid. Seriously she did this shit when she was ten, how are people struggling? Well Regulus isn’t which is good at least she doesn’t have to add tutoring to her schedule. But looking at the other half of the room to the Hufflepuffs where someone’s potion just exploded, she cringes. They wouldn’t last a day in France let alone in the real world.
Hogwarts in general is a bit odd I mean whose idea was it to split people up by characteristics they share when they are 10 and allow that to be their whole personality. Also only allowing people with the same characteristics to socialise with each other seems a bit small minded.
‘Why hello mysterious Black sister’ Barty Crouch Jr. says while sauntering over with Evan Rosier in tow.
‘Hello Crouch, Rosier’ she replies curtly not knowing if their friends or foe yet.
Although Regulus does seem to know them as he rolls his eyes and replies.
‘Barty here is desperate to know all about you so don’t indulge him.’
Leaning forward and smirking she says
‘Want do you want to know’
Barty does seem to preen at the attention as he also smirks and copies how she is sitting so their eye to eye.
‘Oh, you know the usual like why the Black family would hide away such a pretty person as yourself.’
‘Shut up Barty’ Regulus replies but she can’t help but laugh.
‘I appreciate the compliment.’
Glancing at Rosier he seems to be glaring daggers at Barty which is interesting. To test the waters, she says
‘Don’t worry Evan you can have Barty back now.’ She says smirking while sitting up.
‘Ohhh are you jealous Evan don’t worry I only have eyes for you.’ Barty says while playfully batting his eyelashes.
Evan seems to calm down at this smiling softly. Also confirming that these two are obviously a thing.
‘Don’t make me throw up and get back to your station before we lose house points.’ Regulus states sternly
‘You’re such a buzz kill, but seriously you will sit with us at lunch right.’
‘Sure’
‘Cool ok by then.’
‘So there your friends.’ She asks when they’re out of ear shot.
‘Somehow’ Regulus mutters
‘And they’re together I assume.’ She says while lowering her voice a bit.
Regulus whips around at this with a bit of a stressed face.
‘Yes, but you can’t tell anyone.’
‘Noted but in that case, someone should tell them to be less obvious.’
……
Classes continue throughout the day though Estelle doesn’t really learn anything if she is being honest. Hopefully this will change throughout the school year.
Although while she is heading back to the common room to drop off a few things before lunch she finds herself being surrounded by a bunch of sweaty idiots. Or better known as Mulciber, Avery and Snape.
‘Well hello Black’
‘Hello.’ She drawls coming to a stop
‘We just wanted to come and say hi as your fellow Slytherins.’
‘Well, hello then I will be on my way if you don’t mind.’
‘Oh, but I actually do mind.’ Mulciber states holding her against the wall by her hips.
‘You are very pretty you know. Shame they kept you locked away in France for so long.’
‘Why is that?’ Snape asks
‘None of your business.’ She says coolly
‘Tut tut don’t have to be so rude we’re just trying to get to know you better.’ Avery drawls in quite an annoying manner.
‘Get off of me you pig.’ She says spitting in Mulciber’s face.
He then pulls her arms down, so she drops her books and is able to move closer to her. Which is quite stupid of him as now she has access to her wand in her pocket and can move her legs freely. Although for now she doesn’t reach for it using another tactic instead.
‘Do you really think this is wise boys.’
‘Why’ Avery grunts
‘Well, this might be my first day here, but I am still a Black therefore it is common knowledge to not fuck with them.’
The boys look at little more cautious than before but still hold their ground.
‘Is that all we should be scared of your last name.’ Snape snarls
‘No, you’re right I am just a girl I suppose… but.’
‘But’ Avery snaps
Smirking she continues
‘But whatever you’re going to do is still very dumb as well I’m just better.’
With that she rips out her wand and at the same time kicks Mulciber in the dick. She shoots a simple Stupefy in the direction of Snape knowing he would react quicker than Avery would. This theory is proven right as she is still able to cast a stunning spell at Avery before he can retrieve his wand.
Looking down at Mulciber she lifts his chin, so he is looking at her.
‘Next time your little gang is anywhere near me you will show some respect.’ She snarls
quickly following with a binding spell for him and Snape followed by a Oppugno spell so they get attached by birds for ten minutes for good measure.
Picking up her books she senses people watching her. Looking over she sees Lupin and Potter openly staring at her. Not wanting to be seen with them around these three imbeciles she simply walks away.
Although to her dismay they follow her along for some reason also taking it as an invitation to start talking.
‘What was that?’ Potter asks
‘Like don’t get me wrong they deserve it but dam you just took on three people easily.’
‘Like Remus and I heard a noise so we came around the corner but before we can do anything your Stupefying Snape and handling the other two with ease. Also, your line there about the whole respect thing was bad ass just as a side note….
Wanting to stop the endless ranting that is James Potter she pushes the boys into an alcove so the three of them can’t be seen or heard.
‘Would you shut up’ she exclaims
Potter quite dramatically closes his mouth while Lupin just smirks.
‘What you saw there was nothing now can you please leave me alone.’
‘Sorry’ Potter says but the boys don’t move
‘Actually, we wanted to speak to you’ Remus says speaking for the first time.
‘Well?’
‘Sirius told us about the family therapy thing you’re doing, and we just wanted to say that it seems like a really good idea.’
‘Oh yeah definitely those two have needed to talk for ages and well we’re just thankful.’
Looking at the boys she notices the clear sincerity in their eyes. Somewhat relaxing a bit more she decides to give them an honest answer.
‘Oh right, well you know I don’t like seeing my family upset. But on that note how bad is their relationship?’
The two boys share a look before Potter answers.
‘I mean bad like they don’t speak to each other at all bad. Their relationship has always been strained I guess but after Sirius left it just stopped existing.’
‘Oh’
‘Yeah, and I mean I know that they both care for each other so it’s good that you’re getting them to talk.’
‘You do?’ She questions
‘Do what.’
‘Know they both care for each other I thought you only spoke to Sirius.’
Potter goes very read at that and seems to glitch slightly trying to answer before Lupin steps in.
‘James is just good at noticing things is all.’
‘Sure’ she says but is still sceptical
‘Anyways this was… something um remember do not tell anyone about this as I’m not supposed to be talking to you.’
With that she turns around and leaves grateful they didn’t follow.
…..
Entering the common room, she spots Crouch, Rosier and some other girl who she doesn’t really recognise but still decides to sit with as she can’t find Regulus.
‘Can I join’ she asks trying to be nice
‘Omg yeah it’s my favourite Black of course sit sit.’ Barty exclaims
‘We have had two conversations.’
‘Just shows how great you are’
‘Or how attention hungry you are’ the mystery girl responds
‘I’m Dorcas by the way Dorcas Meadows’
The girl states sticking out her hand. Which she accepts glad that she recognises the name as pure blood as it makes life a bit easier.
‘Pleasure I’m Estelle Black’
‘Trust me I know.’
‘Yeah, the whole school knows.’ Barty adds
‘They’re all desperate to become your friend I think after that truly dramatic entrance.’ Evan states laughing a little.
‘Like seriously did you and Dumbledore practise that because it was just perfectly dramatic true Black fashion.’
Rolling her eyes she responds, ‘of course we didn’t practise Rosier I’m just naturally fascinating obviously.’
That causes the group to immediately start laughing which is nice she supposes. I suppose it is good if she makes friends with people other than her brothers. Even if these people are one of her brother’s friends.
‘If you’re in Slytherin, why haven’t I seen you in class?’ She asks Meadows
‘Oh, I’m a year above.’
‘Oh right.’
‘You’re probably wondering why I’m friends with these idiots aren’t you and honestly I don’t have an answer.’
‘What rude Meadows’
‘Truely unforgivable.’ The boys say in tandem
‘Whatever’ she waves them off
Estelle thinks she will get along with Meadows as she seems like her. Yes, making friends is definitely a good idea Estelle thinks.