POV Ismelda
As MC and I were walking to the courtyard I noticed MC looking a bit down but I brushed it off as him having an off day. After a few minutes of walking we made it and started planning.
MC: So Ismelda what ideas do you have in mind for making Barnaby notice you.
Ismelda: Well actually I wanted to ask you about Liz.
MC: Liz?
Ismelda: Yeah you know the four eyed animal loving girl.
MC: Yeah what about her?
Ismelda: Well i'm pretty sure she likes Barnaby and that's a big problem.
When I said those words I saw MC's eyes flicker almost as if he wondered about something. But in almost the same instant they went back to their dull color of old.
MC:...This could be a problem.
Ismelda: You think.
MC: But I have a solution.
Ismelda: Which is?
MC: Ask him out.
I couldn't believe what he just said. He wants me to just ask out Barnaby. Is he insane. But before I could form my any words he sensed my discomfort and explained further.
MC: Listen there's a festival coming up soon. If you ask out Barnaby and have him go with you to the festival you don't have to worry about planning anything.
Ismelda: (blushing slightly) Oh... You're right.
MC: Also I'm sure Hagrid and Kettleburn will bring creatures for some sort of petting zoo and do you know what that means.
Ismelda: That Liz will be out of the way.
MC: Exactly. Now if you'll excuse me I have to go meet Barnaby.
Ismelda: Why?
MC: Because I want to make sure he understands what's happening when you do ask him.
Ismelda: Thanks MC.
MC: Anytime Ismelda.
As I watched MC head towards the Great Hall I noticed someone following behind him at a distance but I thought nothing of it but it did look like they were holding something. I went off to my Common room and waited for MC to finish his side of the plan.
MC POV
I dragged myself to the Great Hall and unluckily for me Barnaby was there and he was sitting by himself so I took the seat in front of him and we began talking.
Barnaby: Hey MC how are ya!
MC: I'm fine but I wanted to ask you about the festival coming up.
Barnaby: Oh yeah I was meaning to ask you about that. Um what's a Fest val?
MC: Festivals are fun places where you can do all sorts of fun activities like face painting and dueling. You know things like that.
Barnaby: Oh cool. So what did you want to talk to me about.
MC: Well I wanted to know if-
Before I could continue a plate of two sandwiches appeared in front of me which is weird considering I did summon anything. I was gonna eat but because of my constant neglect of my health lately I decided to take a small bite. But this tasted weird. This sandwich wasn't normal but I felt something inside of me changing but after a while I ignored it and went back to what I was supposed to do.
??? POV
???: (staring from a distance) Now you're all mine MC.
Merula POV
I was headed to the common room when I noticed Ismelda headed there as well so I decided to walk along side her and chat with her about MC and Barnaby.
Merula: Hey Ismelda.
Ismelda: Hello Merula. Do you need something?
Merula: No but I wanna talk to you about MC.
Ismelda: Why? You know he doesn't like you in that way and probably never will.
Merula: I know that but I want to ask him to the festival and I don't know how to go about it after everything.
Ismelda: Well you probably shouldn't even..... Wait a minute.
Merula: What?
Ismelda: I have an Idea.
Merula: What is it and will I have to do anything stupid.
Ismelda: No.
Merula: Okay what is it?
Ismelda: You see MC is helping me get Barnaby to go to the festival with me.
Merula: Okay and?
Ismelda: And that means if you ask MC we can turn it into a double date.
Merula: What's in it for you?
Ismelda: MC's help if I mess up and you and I together means everyone is less likely to come near us. The only problem is MC agreeing but I'll talk to him.
Merula: Ismelda that's probably the most brilliant idea anyone has ever had.
Ismelda: I know thank me later. Right now let me lock down Barnaby.
Merula: Okay!
We reached the common room and to say I was excited was and understatement. I might actually get a date with MC! I'm super happy and proud of Ismelda for coming up with such a great idea.
(next day)
POV Penny
I was brewing a potion in the artifact room when Rowan and Ben walked in and greeted me with hurt smiles. I knew why they were hurt it was because of what MC said back at the three broomsticks.
Penny: Hey guys how are you feeling.
Rowan: Honestly very awful. I feel like I failed as a friend to MC.
Ben: Same here. We've been trying to figure out what to do for days.
Penny: Well try not to worry the festival is coming up in a few days. Maybe that will lighten his spirits up a little.
Rowan: Yeah but that solution is only temporary what will we do after.
Penny: We'll come to that when we get to it.
Just then Tulip came into the room looking very excited about something.
Tulip: Guys guess what! I solved MC's problem.
Penny: What! How?
Tulip smiled brightly but something about was really off. It wasn't a genuine smile of helping your friend but a smile of greed and satisfaction.
Rowan: Tulip! Don't just stand there tell us what you did.
Tulip: I gave MC a Love Potion!