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Cold November days...brr..I'm not too fond of this weather...but at least hanging out with Hermione,Harry and Ron is fun...even it's outside.
Harry was reading "Quidditch through the ages"...until Snape came and confiscated the book,using some lame excuse.
Harry went after him after some time,asking for his book back,but when he came back,he kept saying that Snape is the one who wanted to steal whatever it is that the 3-headed dog guards.Way to go,genius...
me:He wouldn't...
Hermione:I know he's not very nice, but he wouldn't try and steal something Dumbledore was keeping safe.
Ron:Honestly, Hermione, you think all teachers are saints or something?I'm with Harry. I wouldn't put anything past Snape. But what's he after? What's that dog guarding?
me:That's none of our business.We should stop meddling in Dumbledore's problems.
Hermione:See?She's right!Now Harry,you go and relax.You need all your strength for tomorrow.You too,Raven.You both need it.
We said our goodbyes and went back to our common rooms.Inside the Slytherin CR people weren't too stressed.Everyone was confident we'll win,just because they always win.I...wouldn't put my trust in that really...
I mean,it's obvious!It's Harry Potter on the other team!And who am I?Nobody.
Just then,Marcus came near me,with the rest of the team,Jessie and Emma,cheering and acting like they won already.It's making me sick.
They were trying to get me to celebrate and have fun with them.No thanks.I'd rather not.
Jessie:Loosen up a bit,come on!
Emma:We'll win!Chillax!
Marcus:We have the best team anyways,don't worry!Just catch the snitch and that's it.
Draco:Saint Potter stands no chance!
I was getting overwhelmed by all this pressure put on me.Basically,everyone was expecting me to catch the damn snitch while they chill?Haha...
Well...all this pressure..made me snap.
me:LEAVE ME ALONE,DAMMIT!STOP CELEBRATING SOMETHING THAT HASN'T HAPPEN!
And with that,I pushed Marcus and Draco from my way and went straight outside,back in the autumn cold.Great thinking,Raven.Damn you,little genius!
At least I can cool off....Hopefully...
I mean...The dark calms me,and it's cold,so I get quite numb,and cold,so I can freshen up my mind.
....
Okay that sounded weird.
I slid down the big tree,in front of the Black Lake,leaning my head on it,closed my eyes and took some deep breathes,trying to fill my lungs with the cold air.
The only thing you could hear was the harmony music of the crickets and of the toads,and occasionally,the waves the water would make,when a fish moves too close to the surface.It's enchanting,really.
This tree...is said to be marked as the "property" of the Marauders.A.K.A. the biggest pranksters in Hogwarts history.Honestly,I'd have loved to meet them,or maybe prank with them...but I suppose I could just stick to pranking with the twins,from time to time...
Staying here like this,is so relaxing that I feel like all my worries went away.No more Quidditch,no more trap-door treasure chest,or Cerberus,nor annoying people...nope.Nothing.Just me and the chill nature.
I felt like I was inside a fairytale,but the charm was soon broken when I realized someone was besides me.And that someone was no one but the nicest snakes ever.
Draco:Enjoying the night,Black
me:Well guessed.
Draco:What are you doing here?All alone.
me:Trying to relax.
Draco:Because of all the pressure?
me:Everyone in the CR including you kept putting pressure on me about tomorrow.Celebrating like a bunch of idiots,saying we will win because I will catch the snitch.With everyone yelling and cheering,I felt...like I'd pass out there.Do you have any idea how much I wanted to die there?
Draco:I suppose it was kind of too exaggerated?
me:You guess?
Draco:*shrugs*I know we will win.Saint Potter won't know what hit him.
me:That's exactly the thing I was trying to run from!You guys don't KNOW anything!That's exactly MY problem!Harry WILL catch the snitch!I know it already!I had a dream last night!
Draco:Dreams are just dreams though.Milliseconds of vivid imagination and fantasy.You dreamt what your subconscious knows stressed you the most these days.
me:Wh-what?
Draco:*glancing at me*Dreams sometimes have a meaning,but that is hardly ever.You have been stressing yourself with this match for weeks.And since you're a pessimist,your brain is used to bringing yourself down.Need I say more,or is your idiotic self too stupid to comprehend even the simplest of facts?
Woaw...I never knew Draco was indeed so smart.I mean,he and I are tied as the first in our house.Our grades are the best in among Slytherins,but among 1st graders,he's the third.Just after me and Hermione.But grades don't define our intelligence,hence,him talking so easily about dreams fascinated me.
me:I know and I understood what you said.It's just...I don't particularly dream too often,but when I do,some details come true.Sometimes,even the whole main idea.That is why I'm scared of.Also...I'm more of a realist,not a pessimist.
Draco:I want to see the day when a "realist" as you say,will see the bright side of the situation too.
me:But...That's exactly the point.You don't see the dark side,nor the bright one.You see the REAL side.
Draco:How about we make a bet.
me:I don't really like bets...
Draco:Just hear me out.
me:Fine...
Draco:If we win the game,then I win the bet.If we lose,then you win.
me:What's the catch?
Draco:*smirks*Glad you asked.The loser gets to buy the winner something.What do you say?
me:I refuse.
Draco:What?!Why?!
me:Because,since I'm 90% sure I will win,then you will have to buy me something and I refuse to see anyone wasting their money on me.Not that it ever happened,with the exception of Snape bringing me here,and the broom...but that's besides the point.But,if by any chance,the 10% happens to become true,then I will have to buy you something.Of course,that wouldn't be a problem...if I,in fact,happened to actually DO posses any monetary means.Hence,my incapability of finishing my side of the bet.
Draco:*sighs*Whatever.We should get back to the CR before we get busted and possibly detention too.
me:*worried look*That's exactly what I need...
We went back to the CR in silence,slowly and stealthy,not to be spotted by anyone,and successfully got inside.Saying our good-nights,we went to our rooms like nothing happened,until I hear his last words,before a door slammed shut.
"Good luck,Black.You won't need it though".
Getting inside the bed,trying to relax-which wasn't what one could call "fairly easy",my mind kept flying in different directions.All those motherfucking miracles that have been happening so far..Now,all I can hope for is...luck.

The next day,I couldn't drink,eat or talk.Nothing.I was too scared.
I got my broom,changed in my Quidditch gear and went to the Slytherin Quidditch room,to get ready.
Marcus gave an encouraging speech and...we took off.

~current time~

Everyone started flying around,marking goals and what not.I and Harry were watching the game,scanning around to find the snitch.Where IS that little damn thing?!
THERE IT IS!
I took off as fast as I could,Harry following me.Seriously how fast does this shit go?!
Oh...Now I get why the Slytherin team is so hated...They play dirty...And their keeper is down...dammit...
Problem is that just like that,like a snapping of fingers,my broom went batshit cray cray and wouldn't listen to my commands.It...It's like am angry bull at a rodeo,dammit!Wha-what do I do now?! If this shit continues,I might fall!I'm already getting dizzy!
While trying to control the troublesome broom that had spasms,I noticed,for a split of second,that Harry has the same problem as I do.Coincidence?I THINK NOT!
But who'd be mad enough to curse BOTH seekers of a Quidditch match?!That doesn't make ANY sense!
Just as I was about to fall off,I managed to take hold of the handle and then the spasms stopped,so I managed to get back on the broom and continued in the Snitch-search,with Harry on my tail.
The Snitch was going dangerously fast VERY close to the ground,but neither of us would back down.
Fortunately,we both manged to get up in time.
I slowly started getting up on my broom,trying to reach closer and closer to the Snitch,same as Harry but...problem is...
HE FELL
And somehow,while he was falling,he managed to make me fall off the broom too,so we both somehow started stumbling on the ground like idiots...
We both got up but he...looked like he's about to vomit...?
me:Are you feeling okay...?
He had a sick look on his face,but then,he...spit the Snitch?!...WHOAA!!That was bloody AWESOME!
me:*hugs him*Congrats,Harry!Great job!
Harry:Rather said SICK job...
Everyone started congratulating and cheering for the Harry and the Gryffindors...with the exception of the Slytherins...Oh well...hope I won't get blamed for it...
I know for certain that in that night,the Gryffindor Tower was VERY loud with their cheers,while the Slytherin Dungeon was...quiet...dangerously quiet...
So,I did what any sane person would.
CELEBRATE WITH THE LIONS!
And it was fun!
Well...more like hanging out with Hermione cause I was too shy too celebrate and I felt quite out of place there...BUT I think it wasn't bad.Everyone was very nice and cheerful.And the drinks and snacks were ON POINT!
Now,my only worry is not to get killed by my own house for fraternizing with the "enemies".BUUUUUT that is a worry for the next day,not now.
Suddenly,the ginger twins came in front of me with huge mischievous grins on their faces.
Fred:Hey Black
George:Have a moment?
me:I believe I have the whole night.
Fred:*smirks*Perfect!
George:How about we play a game?
me:Enlighten me~
Fred:If you can tell us apart,we will give you a certain privilege.
me:Oh?And what privilege are you talking about?
George:Win,and you will see.
me:Fine then.Fred is on the left.George on the right.
They were both quite shocked.Maybe because I guessed so easily,or because I too,wore a mischievous smirk,unusual trade mark of mine.
Fred:How did you---?
George:Even our mother mistakes us!
me:Do you really want to know how?
them:Yes!
me:Well.....Too bad.One never reveals their secrets.
them:Oh come on!
me:Maybe with other occasion.Also,I am eager to find out more about my prize.
They sighed and lead to a secret place where nobody could find us.Then,they took out a dusty old looking parchment and unfolded it.It can't be...!
Fred:This,my dear,is the--
me:The Marauder's Map!Where did you find it?!
George:Snooped it out of Filch's drawer.
me:Wicked!No WONDER you're always so sneaky!This is a motherfucking miracle,I'm telling you!
Fred:Exactly!And!We are going to share it with you.
me:Thanks!This is amazing!Hopy Jegus this is ironically awesome!
They were chuckling at my enthusiasm,but I bare no mind.My thoughts were full of pranking ideas.
Fred:Who would you want to be your first victim,princess?
me:*smirks*Ssssssssssnivellusssssss
George:*chuckles*You got a tough one.
me:I will take it as a challenge.