C.7 Reunion

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"How was your Christmas?" I ask Cian.

The students who went home for the holidays just got back. I was waiting in the Great Hall as students slowly started arriving from the train. Cian was the first one I saw.

"Oh it was great, mum made so much food and dad bought us loads of-" he stops himself. "Sorry Lannah, I shouldn't talk about it, I know you were alone on Christmas," he says.

"No, it's okay! I'm glad you had a good Christmas!" I say smiling.

He smiles back and then sees my necklace.
"I see you got some Christmas gifts too?" He says.

I like down at the necklace hanging from my neck. This was the gift inside of Scorpius' envelope. It was a thin gold chain with a small Golden Snitch charm hanging at the end.

"Isn't it great? Scorpius got it for me," I say. The smile immediately leaves Cian's face.

"So you two are friends then?" He asks.

"Cian, he's really not that bad when you get to know him," I say defending Scorpius.

"I feel like ever since you've started hanging out with him I rarely see yo-" Cian is cut off when someone shouts my name.

"ALANNAH!"
I look up and see Rose running towards me, followed by Albus and Scorpius.
She finally reaches me and engulfs me in a big hug. When she finally pulls apart from me, I see Cian has left.
"Oh I missed you so much!" She says. She turns and looks at the boys, "They did too, although they'll never admit it."

"Oh shut up, Rose," says Albus rolling his eyes.

"Albus kept talking about how you're top of the class in DADA," says Rose.

"Well she is!" Says Albus.

I smile at the fact that he spoke about me to the family, I mean, I am technically part of their family.

I see Scorpius behind Albus and smile at him.
"How was your Christmas Scorpius?" I ask.

He shrugs, "It was alright. I don't think it was as exciting as theirs," he says looking at Albus and Rose.

"He's right. Our Christmases are pretty hectic," says Rose.

"Big family," agrees Albus.

"Oh Albus, there's Fred," says Rose. "Come with me, I need to ask if he remembered-"

"Fred? Fred Weasley?" I ask in confusion.

"Yeah, uncle George's son," says Rose. "Albus, come," Rose pulls Albus along to go speak to their cousin.

I look at who they walk up to. An older boy, with the signature red hair. I smile at the fact Fred had a nephew named after him.

I turn back to Scorpius. His eyes are looking at the necklace I have on. I smile.
"Thank you. For the necklace," I say.

"I hope you like it. I figured you wouldn't get many gifts so when I saw that in the shops well... anyways. I'm glad you like it," he says.

"Oh, I love it. Makes me more excited for us to join the quidditch team next year," I say. He laughs.

"Me, definitely. I think you still need some more practice on your broom though," he says. He's referring to our last flying class when I fell off my broom.

I roll my eyes. "I have plenty of time to practice, second year is so far away,"
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After winter, spring crept up slowly but somehow quick at the same time. Snow melted, the sun started shining bright as ever, and most importantly, exam season approached.

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Between all my classes, quidditch matches, and extra studying sessions with Rose, it seemed June was already around the corner. I had barely gotten a break from studying, hoping to get near the top of my classes with my scores. I would never tell anyone, but I sometimes feel as though good grades will make up for the fact that I don't have wizard parents.

And my hard work has been paying off. The only competition in my year is really Rose and Scorpius, both working just as hard as me. I only hope Scorpius' studying will rub off on Albus. He really needs to get himself together for exams.

With all my studying, I had barely been able to write to Harry as much as I used to. He said he understands, and he's proud I'm studying more than he did.
I have to admit, besides studying, I've been writing to him less because I feel bad about not going to see him on Christmas. He had helped me out so much throughout my first year and I didn't accept his offer to visit, and I didn't even send a gift with Albus. And besides that, I've had even more on my mind with the thought of seeing my parents again in just a month.

I've only exchanged letters with them a few more times throughout the year, I think they just want to check that I'm alive every once in a while.

Today, I was in the study hall with Scorpius while reading one of their latest letters to me. I was supposed to be studying, but re-reading their letters made me worried about how they're going to act when I see them soon.

"Alannah?" Scorpius asks snapping in my face.

I look up at him.
"Yeah, sorry," I say, tucking away the letter.

"It's strange, with exams coming closer and closer, you're getting even less focused on studying," he says. "Have you just accepted the fact that I'll score higher than you?" he teases.

I smile faintly,
"No, I'm just... well, I'm worried about the summer. You know, seeing my parents."

"Oh," he says. "I'm sure it will be fine."

I nod.

"Alannah. It will be fine," he says again, looking at me.

"I hope you're right," I sigh.

"Just, maybe don't overwhelm them with information about Hogwarts. Just pretend to be their little muggle," he laughs.

I smile. "Hey! I am not a muggle."

"I know, I know. But you know what I mean. They won't be thrilled to hear about your talking plants in herbology. Just, keep it simple. If you need someone to talk to, just send me a letter."

"As if I'll be writing to you," I roll my eyes. But deep down, I know I will.
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"Finally, our last exam," sighs Rose as we walk to Charms.
We had just finished our DADA exams. I found it quite easy, but pretended to be frustrated when Rose told me she found it difficult.

As we're walking towards the class, Cian falls into step beside me.

"Ready for charms?" He asks.

"I think so. Try not to blow anything up will you? It'll distract me," I say.

"Haha, very funny," he says.

"I'm only joking, I have full faith in you Cian. The Slytherins already had their Charms exam, according to Scorpius, it's the easiest one," I say.

"Right, Scorpius," Cian mutters.

"All right, well, good luck you two!' Rose says as we reach the classroom.

I take a deep breath and walk into my final exam of first year.
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I place the sweater Harry had sent me on top of the rest of the clothes in my trunk and close it. I was packing all my things, getting ready to leave the castle shortly.
Last night had been my last feast here. It was amazing, as always. Besides the fact that I could basically hear Albus snoring during McGonagall's farewell speech.

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