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So this was it, Desiree’s last night at Hogwarts. She knew this night was coming all term long, but she’d tried to block out the emotions by focusing on other things like studying for her NEWTS or picking the right university. Now she had her exams taken, her university chosen, and her trunk packed. Now the emotions were all she had left.
She entered the Great Hall, a box tucked under her arm and a smile plastered on her face. Her bright blue eyes scanned the decor. Although she’d hoped for a Hufflepuff victory for her last term, she would be a good sport about it. Slytherin had earned it fair and square.
Desiree approached her familiar house table, sitting near Maria and Yukie. “Hi, Maria. Hi, Yukie,” she greeted her friends with her usual smile and princessy wave. “Fancy a sugar cookie?” She pulled a large platter of cookies out of the box, setting the box itself under the table in front of her so as not to block anyone’s way. The cookies were shaped like badgers, scarves, and Hufflepuff shields - each decorated with yellow and black frosting. She had cookie trays for the other three houses and some for the professors as well, but she’d hand those out later.
“My p- gift to you.” She almost said “parting gift” but couldn’t get the words out. As she looked around for a distraction from her rising emotions, she noticed the beautiful little lavender plant on the table in front of her. Probably from Professor Devries, she reasoned. She giggled to herself. That reminded her of her dad; she’d heard he used to give parting gifts to his students. A thought suddenly occurred to her. Was this what her dad felt when he left Hogwarts?
__________________ 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... |