Chapter 28 – Picking a fight! Part-2

    {Great Hall, Hogwarts}

    {1st Sep 1991}

    "Quidditch trials will be held in the second week of the term. Anyone interested in playing for their house teams should contact Madam Hooch..." Dumbledore spoke and the entire hall burst into applause, the motivation for quidditch that students had was a little astounding to Rigel.

    "...And finally, I must tell you that this year, the third-floor corridor on the right-hand side is out of bounds to everyone who does not wish to die a very painful death." Dumbledore''s words were greeted with sporadic laughter from across the hall and a whole lot of confusion from all around the Great Hall.

    Rigel could see Prof. McGonagall shaking her head as a wave of mutters sprung out across the hall.

    "...Absolutely barmy-"

    "-Every year it is something-"

    "-I thought Quirrell would be the end of it-"

    It was quite interesting for Rigel to see the contrast in approaches taken by Gryffindor vs Slytherin. He had read the original story from Harry''s perspective and the whole narrative revolved around him. So while most of the Gryffindors took his warning as a joke, the Slytherin cursed at him for making their education a circus for him to enjoy.

    "And now, before we go to bed, let us sing the school song!" cried Dumbledore. The simple sentence caused the whole upper-year Slytherin to hiss in annoyance as Dumbledore flicked his wand. A golden ribbon flew from his wand and twisted upon itself to form letters in the form of calligraphy that were visible to all.

    "Everyone pick their favorite tune," said Dumbledore, "and off we go!" bledore began waving his wand around and most of the Gryffindors and Hufflepuffs immediately chimed in, almost shouting as they attempted to drown out each other.

    [Gideon Rosier Lv 18]

    "Professor Snape is the only professor who will be impartial to you, so if you are in any serious trouble, although I suggest you don''t get caught, demand to have Professor Snape with you anyway. Though don''t disturb him for any silly detentions or anything like that." Evelyn added as an afterthought.

    [Evelyn Rowle Lv 21]

    Rigel wasn''t sure if Gideon was mute because Evelyn was stronger or because that was his persona. Although looking at the difference in levels Rigel doubted it was entirely by choice.

    "Once you enter the common room, be mindful of where you sit. You are also free to go up and look for your room. The Boy''s dorm is through the right doorway and the girls are through the left. Your rooms would be on the ground floor itself..." Evelyn finished as they arrived in front of the blank wall.

    "Katharos..." Evelyn spoke softly toward the wall and the blank wall burned away leaving behind a dark green door. "The password to the common room changes every Friday, make sure you remember the password as it will be posted early in the morning on the same day."

    She touched the door and it soundlessly slid open revealing the first view of the Slytherin Common room to everyone present. The room was already crowded as several students were already sitting in various groups around the bonfire.

    Rigel quickly counted the mana signatures and there were around 117 wizards and witches in the common room.

    "Good luck," Evelyn whispered as she stepped through the door and walked toward a group of witches. Before Rigel could move into the door, Malfoy slammed into his shoulders, although that did nothing to him as the blond stumbled slightly. Still, he quickly regained his sneer as he walked through the door.

    "He is quite amusing isn''t he, I wonder where he gets all that confidence from..." Rigel muttered as he looked at Daphne. The blond was giving him a look that clearly said don''t say anything.

    "What I''m not gonna do anything!" Rigel shrugged innocently as he stepped through the door, though his good mood was spoiled as Malfoy once again spoke, this time his voice quite loud as he intended to gain the attention of everyone in the common room.

    "Well well well, looks like we have a half-blood trying to sneak into the hallowed halls of Slytherin..." Draco spoke causing Rigel''s smile to freeze for half a second.

    ''Well... he asked for it.''

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