The days following after, Helga was most likely to be found with the injured Pegasus, practicing spells or walking through the woods, looking out for Ragnar or other potential danger. The young thestral foal was found by her side most of the time.

But today was different. It was after all a beautiful day and a celebration day. Everybody celebrated this day, because years ago, Merlin did not want to say how many, Merlin began to teach young children. They called today the passing of the Gifts. New wizards and witches would find their gift, their special talent. This day was celebrated every year, but the ceremony happened only once in seven years.

Helga was sitting on the ground in a flower field. The wind played with her red flaming locks. She looked at the preparations of the feast. Everybody looked happy, everybody had a smile. She wasn't.
She didn't want to know her destiny, she just wanted to live.

She saw Merlin talking to Salazar. Great Salazar, Merlin's favorite because he remembers Merlin of himself. Young, Cunning, Ambitious and overal charming. He valued his friends, that was something Helga could appreciate. He grew handsome, charming grin, dark mischievous eyes and a mop of black wild hair on his head. He still wore green, at least some things never changed.
Rowena was talking to Marygold, a fellow student who was just as smart as Rowena. Rowena looked still as beautiful as the day Helga met her. Raven locks, plump lips, shining diamonds as eyes. She was performing a spell and talked about it's potential.
Goderic was another man, he often played a sport he called quid... Ish something with the other wizards. He chased after girls, or girls chased after him. He always volunteered for dangerous missions or just to go first in class. But he was also always ready to stand by his friends.

A soft nudge freed her from her thoughts. The young Pegasus smiling in a special way. He layed down next to her and made a content noise.
Helga laughed as she softly petted him. But while the sun shone beautifully, a shiver went op her spine. She slowly scanned her surroundings, her eyes falling on the intrance of the woods. She looked back towards her friends and then she decided. She petted the young foal one more time before standing up. She threw one look over her shoulder before she moved towards the forest. She didn't see the dark eyes that flickered at her while she entered. A happy dark that turned confused.

Helga walked through the forest, her gut feeling leeding her towards the Thestrals. "Hey young ones." She whispered before she petted them. They neighed and skipped happily towards her. Suddenly they froze stiff and looked towards a big tree. They all turned around and ran away as far as they could. Helga turned around confused. She shivered and felt the dark look that someone gave her.

"Hellie!" Someone yelled. In an instant the dark feeling was gone and Helga finally felt the sunshine again. Salazar entered the clearing. He looked concerned. She looked at him before looking back at the tree. Salazar followed her gaze.
"Are you okay?"

"Someone was here." She whispered.
Salazar looked at her. Her eyes told him she was speaking the truth. Suddenly her eyes flashed and she looked at him with fear in her eyes.
"He's not gone." She said. Before turning around and sprinting towards  the tower. She performed the cloaking charm on herself and Salazar followed her.

"Who are you speaking of?" Salazar screamed after her. Suddenly he was tackled to the ground and felt a soft hand round his mound preventing him from speaking.

"Shhhh, he may under no circumstances know where we are. Now, walk slowly towards the tower as quiet as you can, I'll follow and tell you everything later." He felt the hand loose the grip on his mouth before it disappeared. He followed her advice and walked towards the tower without making any noise. When they entered the forcefield, they ran toward Merlin.

"Merlin!" Helga shouted. Salazar ran after her. Merlin was on stage, he had already started the exchange of the gifts, starting with his oldest students. Helga started wurming her way through but Rowena and Goderic stopped her.
"Not now, never interrupt a gift." She guided her and Salazar towards their seats. Salazar gave Helga a look, she knew what it meant. He didn't understand what it was, but he understood the danger. They needed a way to talk to Merlin.

Salazar was a genius and simply cunning. He made a spell that could make oneself an animal and you could get somewhere unseen. It was strange because it was no simple spell, the preparation for it took months. He learned it the others, but only them. He performed the spell quickly and transformed into a snake. He slithered towards the stage. Someone noticed him, a girl, only a first year, and deathly afraid of snakes. She screamed, lots of students followed her. Helga used the distraction and ran towards the stage.
"Professor Merlin!" She called. He looked at her with a stern look. She faltered.

"Miss Hufflepuff, I hope you and your friend have an excellent excuse to interrupt the exchange of gifts." Helga looked determined but her stance wasn't so sure.

"I felt his presence, Merlin, sir. He's here." Merlin looked at her.

"I banished him Miss Hufflepuff, he is cursed and can never find us. Now, stop this nonsense and return to your place. I expect you tomorrow in my office." With that he turned towards the crowd and performed the silencing spell. Everybody went quiet.
"Now this is over, we continue."

Helga stood there defeated. Why didn't he believe her now, he saw him right? He saw her memory.
Goderic took her arm.

"Come Helga." He looked at her with pity and concern. Rowena looked at her with a soft look in her eyes.

"That was not wise Helga, you know how emportant this day is." Rowena tried to be sympatic but she could help but try to sooth it.

"You don't understand!" With that, Helga ran. Salazar turned back into a human.

"Hellie!" He was stopped by Goderic.

"Not now Salazar." Salazar rudely interrupted Goderic.

"You don't know her like I do, and you don't believe her, I see it in your eyes!" He turned and ran after Helga. Rowena put her hand in Goderics shoulder.

"Salazar stays Salazar. Don't worry, everything will turn out fine. Now, pay attention, it's almost your turn."

Goderic was called, he maybe started the same day as the rest but he was a year older so he got his gifts first. He got the speech from Merlin and walked towards the cavern. Once you enter, you can't come out till you fulfilled the exchange. He took one step in the cavern and on the moment he entered there was a lightning bolt who made a crack in the forcefield.