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Heath kept a close watch on the gnomes. They weren’t bothering him yet, but he knew that could change at any moment. He mentally formulated a plan to levitate his plant into the wheelbarrow without attracting their attention. It was a shame he hadn’t mastered the disillusionment charm yet! Then he could use that to hide the wolfsbane from the gnomes, but for now, he’d have to work with the spells he did know how to do. Suddenly an idea occurred to him!
He grabbed his wand, rising to his full height. “Wingardium Leviosa,” he cast, aiming at the wolfsbane. He guided it into the air higher and higher until it floated above his head. Hopefully the extra height would keep it out of the gnomes’ reach, but he wouldn’t waste time waiting to find out. Just in case it didn’t, he had to act fast! He quickly directed the wolfsbane through the air with his wand, watching as it gently landed in the wheelbarrow.
He was looking for another plant to dig when he overheard the exchange between the three girls (Kinsay, Fiona, & Bernie); he inwardly groaned, trying not to roll his eyes. Oh for Merlin’s sake, could they please have one lesson without people attacking each other (verbally, magically, and otherwise)?! No, no of course they couldn’t! Not with a headmaster who clearly encouraged conflict… Honestly, do they even hear themselves? He thought angrily. First off, two against one is not fair, even in a war of words! Second, gnomes’ nature is to cause havoc in gardens, not befriend wizardkind. Third and most important, how is it okay to cast spells at a first year in muggle studies but not to use a knockback jinx on a gnome?! What a hypocrite…
It was only his determination not to stoop to the Gryffindor girls’ level that kept Heath from pointing out the many problems with their logic - well, that and he expected they would turn on him too if he did. Instead he chose to offer encouragement. He gave Fiona a small nod as he passed her on his way to find another plant to dig. “For what it’s worth, I think you handled that well,” he whispered. “You weren’t being mean at all.”
__________________ Old voices I had thought long since dead whisper of another life I might have led
If I could take that second chance, If I could make my life anew, If only dreams came true... |