Bailey/Beth's Point of View

I can't fall asleep. I don't really know why though. I sit up and look around my chambers. Perhaps a little walk would help? Yeah, that should help a bit.

I grab my wand and a simple green robe. "If only I had the map." I mutter and exit the room I rested in. "Lumos" a tiny beam of light emerged from my wand tip and I started walking to the kitchens.

A meow made me look up to see Filch standing before me holding Mrs. Norris in his arms. "Going somehwere seventh year?" he asked and I lowered my wand. "Argus." His eyes widened and he bowed in apology.

"My mistake professor. Might I ask why you are out so late?" He grumbled and I shook my head. "That concerns you very little Argus." I said and he scurried off. I watched him disappear and remembered Peter walking similar to him.

Peter.......... I shook my head and continued walking. I paused at the cross between the staircase to the kitchens and the staircase to the towers. I sighed and turned to go to the towers.

I stopped in fornt of the library and thought of some of my memories I made in there. I walked inside carefully, knowing Argus would come running i fI wasn't careful. I pointed my wand at a shelf and scanned it for the first book I read here. I grinned and pulled it out and onto a table with a small thud.

I blew on the cover and dust flew away to reveal the title: "To Understand the Way to Be an Animagus Legally and Safley" I rolled my eyes. I had refused to fill out the form and I know the other Marauders had refused as well.

I flipped it open and realized my little purple bookmark hadn't been removed. Of course now it was faded to a pastel purple. "So nobody has read it? Disappointing." I chuckle to myself and read the tiny print.

Eventually the words began to blur together and I took that as a hint to stop. I closed it and replaced it on the shelf with delicate care. The sounds of soles on stone made me whirl around my wand aloft.

Behind me stood Quirrel with a terrified expression and his hands up in surrender. "Quirrell. Odd to see you behind me in the library eh?" I asked not lowering it. "Indeed Beth. But I ask the question why you should be in the library so late." He sound turning this on me.

"Couldn't sleep. But I ask you now why you should be concerned of my motives. Why are you here?" I asked. he gulped, "Hall patrol?" I narrowed my eyes. "After being here for 10 years I can tell you now we have little reason for a hall patrol. Give me the truth you liar." I growl and his eyes widen.

"We-we-we-well I........" "You remind me of someone I used to know. But now stands the real question, Shoul I report against you or figure this out myself? I will find out what your hiding and it won't be a pretty sight." I hiss and he stares at me.

I lower my wand quickly a scowl on my face. "Best get on now and never have this occur again." I say and stride back to my chambers.

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"Any questions on the Gilpon Jinx?" I ask staring at the class before me. A hand raised timidly. "Yes Harry?" Everyone turned to him and I cleared my thoat. They quickly acted innocent and I shook my head.

"How often has it been used in Wizard History?" I smile thoughtfully. "Perhaps a handful of times but never has it caused maximum damage. The full effect of the jinx will have the result of the victim experience excruciating pain. Very few even know of it's existance."

They all scribble down the information and I chuckle. "No essay tonight but I do want you to find the name of one wizard who used the curse and tell me what you find in class tomorrrow." They all stand and leak out of the doorway but HArry, Ron and Hermione stay behind.

"Yes?" I ask moving to sit behinfd my desk. "Professor do you know anything about dragons?" I stare at her for a long moment. "No I do not. I personally have not considered thinking of dragons for any purpose since they are very rarely involved in my curriculum. Might I ask why you are curious?"

They gulp, "Um just wondering!" HErmione rushes and I frown. "Alright but remember I'm always open to talk about anything. Have a good day you three."  "You too Professor." They recite and make their way into the hall. I shake my head. Odd they ask about that.