1994
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All students in the Study Hall had their books shoved into their faces, Triwizard Tournament had just begun, and everyone wanted to finish their piles of homeworks. If they didn't, it will be a struggle for them to enjoy the event, almost half the school body is in the Study Hall. Not one is making a noise, all attention is put on their academics.
The first task will be held in a few weeks, making it harder for students to fully complete their studies. With professor's handing out homeworks every single day, it was a surprise the students in Hogwarts hasn't gone insane. Still, each and every one of them are stressed, full of headaches from sleeping late doing essays and written works.
But it wasn't a problem for Diana July Laurier.
She never had difficulties in terms of academics, always on top of the class, the 15 year old ravenclaw's goal was to always be the first. Never second and never last. It was her ultimate goal as a student, to be on top of everything and so for the last three years in Hogwarts- she did exactly that.
Brighter and smarter than Hermione Granger, the chestnut bushy haired girl from Gryffindor. Diana never understand why Hermione Granger always look at her like she's some sort of enemy. Sure she can be a little competitive at times, but she always thought it's silly to consider someone as a rival for being better than them.
Diana closed her transfiguration's book, she was done studying for the night. All her homework was done and written a week ago, thus all she needs to do now, is go back to her dorm and rest, or maybe write her mother a letter, to tell her how she's been in Hogwarts and all about the exciting Tournament.
"Luna" she called the messy blonde haired girl who's sitting across from her. "I'll be going to my dorm, are you coming?" she queried, already hoisting her book bag in her shoulder.
Luna shook her head no then smiled widely "You go first, I still have to find my shoes" Then she furrowed her eyebrows "Nargles... Again"
Diana gave her a nod then bid her goodbye, she immediately left the Study Hall. Luna was a bit odd, an odd ravenclaw to say the least. Still, she's her friend. Others had warned her about Luna's strange behavior and they told her that she was a lunatic however, she didn't believe them. Yes, Luna was indeed a bit weird however, she's lovely. One of the nicest and understanding people Diana had met.
She has fondness of befriending whom people find are oddity, despite her eminence.
Diana had a bit of reputation in Ravenclaw, she's one of the popular students in their house. She maintained her perfect marks, thus she was extremely attractive as well; Black long wavy hair that cascades down her back, perfect nose, plump natural pink lips and blue eyes- just like their house crest.
The only problem is that she doesn't know that, she thought she look average.
Another reason why she's popular is because of her family. Every member of the Laurier Family is or was a ravenclaw student. Not to mention, they're pureblood. Which is something to be proud of, Diana is one of those students who are well... Let's say.... Blood supremacist... But she never had called them disgusting or Filthy, she just thinks that pureblooded students like her should be given- advantage than those who are halfblood or muggleborn.
She never wanted them to die or to be killed, she just thinks that halfblood or muggleborns should not have the same opportunities as them. For no reason. She sometimes think why she's a racist, she reckon it's because her parents wired those thoughts in her mind.
Which she's right.
Whilst making her way to Ravenclaw's common room, her body collided with another just as she was about to take a turn. She stumbled down on the floor with her book bag. She felt a sharp pain in her arse, and she immediately shut her eyes and winced ever so slightly. Her skirt went up her thighs and once the pain in her arse slowly withered she looked up only to see a pair of grey eyes with a tinge of blue, like the sea.
Malfoy.
Her heart briefly stopped beating, she was shock. She instantly stood up, grabbing her book bag and straightened her skirt, she never would have thought she'd bumped into Draco Malfoy... Her longtime crush ever since second year.
Though no one knew, she was still nervous. Who wouldn't be nervous when Draco Malfoy is looking down on you? Despite that she remained calm, and stared at him with a unwavering gaze. "Malfoy" her voice sounded so formal, so business-like.
"How clumsy can you Ravenclaws be?" He snapped then pushed past her. She was taken a back. Her mouth parted open in shock. She wasn't just disrespected, The Blonde boy disrespected every Ravenclaw just because he bumped into her.
She knew Malfoy wasn't the nicest, infact, He is a Bully. Constantly harassing the Golden Trio and everyone who came to be unworthy for him, for short- Mudbloods and blood traitors. Even if she wasn't one of them, he was rude to her, this was their first direct encounter, their first words with each other. She couldn't help but feel a little down.
But she shook her head, dismissing the thoughts. He's just a crush, nothing else, I shouldn't swoon over him like a fangirl. That's just pathetic, she thought. Then she proceeded to make her way towards her common room, clutching her book bag tightly.
Once she stood in front of the oak tall door, the portrait of the eagle knocker moved then spoke to her. "at night they come without being fetched, and by day they are lost without being stolen, what are they?" he questioned.
Diana stood there, putting a hand over her chin. Thinking furiously to get the riddle right. Then a thought hit her. "Dreams?" she queried.
The eagle knocher shook his head "Incorrect" he stated.
She thought for a moment again. What could possibly come at night and by the day they're lost? She asked herself. She lick her lips and her face scrunched up until she had another answer in her mind. "Stars?"
The oak door creaked open and she smiled widely then pushed it, to get inside. It was never a problem for her to get inside regardless of the riddle password she has to face everyday. Some Ravenclaws had a hard time at first but eventually, their minds broadened and became sharp-witted in terms of these riddles.
Once she took a step inside she was greeted by the loud chatter occuring at the couches, the 2nd years were playing wizards chess with tons of bags of chips next to them. She ignored them and quickly head up to the stone steps, going upstairs to her dorm that she shares with another fellow Ravenclaw.
She turned the door knob then pushed the door open, revealing their wide room with stars in the ceiling. It was aesthetically pleasing to the eyes, thus the room wasn't that cozy, it was a bit cold. Just what she wanted.
"You came earlier than I expected" the blonde haired girl said while reading a book in her bed with her stomach facing the ceiling. Her eyes locked with Diana.
"I've finished my studies early, Clarette" Diana grinned then went to her closet and slipped her book bag down the table next to the wardrobe. She grabbed a shirt, pajamas and immediately slipped out of her robes and uniforms.
"I have good News! Diana!" Clarette stood and placed the book down the bed, she advanced towards Diana who just finished changing clothes.
"What?" Diana questioned, looking straight at the excited girl beside her.
"Theo Nott just asked me to watch the First task with him!" the blonde haired girl beamed and jumped in delight.
However, Diana's face fell. "What?! So am I going to watch the Task alone?" She pouted.
Clarette was her bestfriend along with Luna who's always with her wherever she goes. Meaning if she goes with Theo Nott, and Luna is with Neville and Ginny, then it only means that Diana will be alone, watching the task.
"You can tag along, Diana" Clarette said, excitement plastered onto her face, but Diana didn't like the idea.
If she goes with them she'll be third wheeling, she didn't want that. She didn't like that. She'll still be left alone, and so she sigh "I'd rather not, Clarette. Thanks, Congrats for you and Theo though"
The blonde haired girl grinned from ear to ear, she hugged Diana without warning, making her surprise. "I am so happy Diana but, how about you?"
Diana pulled herself from the hug then crossed her arms, her nose wrinkled at the question "I'll be fine, don't worry" she lied.
"Anyways, it's getting late. I'll be sleeping" She added then plopped down to her bed. Clarette went to her own bed and layed down with a huge feelings of bliss in her heart.
Diana on the other hand, she rolled over to the side, then pulled the covers up to her body. She closed her eyes, attempting to sleep but her mind drifted to the blonde boy.
she wondered. Why was he rude to her? It was their first words to each other. She didn't even know if Malfoy knows her or if that was his first time landing his eyes on her. Because surely, for Diana, she was invincible, she's absolutely sure that Malfoy doesn't know her despite her being the top of the class. Main reason is because he has eyes for a third year student, it was all around the school.
Astoria Greengrass. Third Year. Pureblooded. Slytherin. Absolutely Beautiful, more than just average.
Although she's only 13, she had the face of an angel, she was so beautiful and Diana had always envy her. It was no secret that Draco Malfoy likes her, she was everything he wanted.
Sometimes Diana had wished that she was Astoria and maybe Draco Malfoy would've noticed her, but she quickly shake the thoughts off. She found herself ridiculous for even thinking about the Blonde boy, he will never talk to her again, he will never lay eyes on her again, so she should probably stop this silly crush she has on him.
And so... She drifted to sleep...
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Diana July Laurier
"As we all know, the triwizard tournament is coming up, so you must pass all your essays by this day. The only student who have passed their requirements is Laurier" Professor Flitwick's voice snapped me out of my thoughts.
I tilted my head up and look at him, he gave me a smile and I did the same thing, before roaming my eyes around the room. I sat at the very far back right side row of the classroom, with Clarette next to me.
Charms Class is always boring, however, I somehow manage to get everything inside my head regardless of me daydreaming. It was a skill of mine that I had perfected, to be able to learn lessons while daydreaming.
"I forgot about the essay" Clarette whispered to me, I shook my head at her then grinned.
"You'll be able to finish it in 10 minutes, nothing hard it was basic" I reassured her. Clarette is also a very clever witch, though not as smart as I am, she has passion for transfiguration, something I couldn't understand why. I hated transfiguration, easily the hardest subject out of all.
While Potions, the easiest. And my favorite. The teacher who taughts Potions however, is not my favorite. Snape has a huge favoritism and he hates students who aren't in Slytherin, it's a miracle he gave me a high mark.
"Mr Malfoy!" Professor Flitwick suddenly yelled. I turned my head around and saw Malfoy with his book bag hanging in his shoulder. He looks so handsome just standing in front of the door. His eyes dash around the room and landed on mine, or so I thought. It was just a glance, barely a second, he just saw me and it meant nothing to him.
His eyes quickly went to Professor Flitwick who is rather mad that he just arrived. "Late? Again? This tardiness is unacceptable Malfoy, this is the third time this month" He stated.
Malfoy ignored him and instead he took out a roll of parchment and advance to the small professor who's standing on a table, to make himself taller. "The essay" was Malfoy's only response.
Professor Flitwick snatched the essay but with anger then he yelled "Detention!"
Malfoy only rolled his eyes then went to sit on the last chair in the very far back left side of the classroom. Across from mine, giving me every opportunity to sneak glances. My eyes are fixed at the professor but I could see him dropping his book bag down then rest his head onto the table to sleep.
He really loves troubles and detention doesn't he?
I bit my lip then completely turned my head to the side to see him, he's probably sleeping so he wouldn't notice if I just watch him- oh my god he stared at me.
I quickly averted my eyes from his and down to the table. I didn't expect for my eyes to met his. I thought he was sleeping, turns out he rested his head onto the table and his gaze is fix in my direction.
Fuck.
Great. Now I can feel myself getting hotter and my face flushed. I am such an awkward person, why am I even nervous?
My heart raced fast, and I rub the back of my neck with my hand from the nervousness I felt. I can still feel his gaze on me. It makes me want to rush out of the room and just scream. I mean, I am screaming, internally.
I took a sneak glance again and Holy mother of Merlin. HE. IS. STILL. STARING.
Is he really staring at me? Orrrrrrr is his eyes just rested mindlessly at my direction?
Maybe I'm over reacting . Yeah. Maybe I am. I tried to take my mind off of him however when I accidentally landed my eyes on him, I noticed that he was slightly smirking, in my direction. I turned my head around to see if maybe he's actually looking at Clarette however, this girl is listening intently at Professor Flitwick.
I blushed. What if it was me he's smirking at? What? No way in the world that would happen right? Yeah. No way.
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Six classes in one day, thank God there weren't any new homeworks. I am so ready to go back to my dorm and sleep. I hoisted my book bag up my shoulder as I felt it slipping down. "Honestly, Potter was a bit stupid don't you think? Entering the tournament" Clarette questioned me as we took a turn.
"Yep" I answered without hesitation although I didn't find the topic intriguing. "Who would've known the chosen one was smart? I wonder how he put his name in the goblet"
"Ageing potion"
"Couldn't be" I shook my head, I found myself slowly getting into the topic "Dumbledore's too smart to be fooled by such a dimwitted potion"
Clarette sneered "Whatever change of subject, do you saw Cedric Diggory when he was chosen? Isn't he handsome?"
I smiled faintly then turned my head at her "Yeah he's cute" I scrunched my face "Hufflepuff though" then I rolled my eyes.
"Why what's the problem with hufflepuffs?"
I lick my lips then gave her a distasteful look as we continued walking "oh please, Clarette you know my encounters with Hufflepuff boys"
"OH, HAHAHAHA" Clarette.
I bit my lip as I remembered the horrible moment I encountered with a few hufflepuff boys last year. It was around the 3rd semester, Hogsmeade trip, me and Clarette were drinking hot chocolate on some steamy shop when suddenly three hufflepuff boys came towards us and each gave me a letter; a love letter.
It was such a nightmare because in those letters they wrote just how obsess they were about me and it scared the shit out of me, those guys were around my age and I keep on cringing when I remember their faces when I rejected all of them. They look they were going to cry. Babies, I might say.
They couldn't handle rejection so they insulted me, and of course I wouldn't let them disrespect me like that so I transfigured them into a galleon. I was almost reported, but Clarette was there to threaten them. So, problem fixed.
"That was hilarious, and oh-" Clarette suddenly stopped in her tracks and held my arm, stopping me in mine. "Did you heard what happened at the courtyard a few days ago?"
I furrowed my eyebrows, looking at her with confusion. "No, what happened?"
Then she let out a huge laugh, she wasn't hiding trying to hide it. "Malfoy was transfigured into a ferret by Mad-Eye!"
"What?!" I yelled then laughed along with her, soon my laughs turned into a high grunt "I should've been there! Was it hilarious?"
She nodded her head while still cackling "It was! He was so terrified if only you were there, I almost peed my knickers when I saw his expression"
I can't believe I lost the opportunity of seeing Draco Malfoy turned into a ferret, It would've made my day. But then I recall his odd behavior during Charms class, I couldn't understand was he looking at me or what?
No he's probably not.
And with that me and Clarette went to our common room and this time, she was the one who answered the riddle correctly. We run upstairs to our dorm, played a little bit of games and slept
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A/N: Diana July Laurier looks like the picture in the media up above. That's what I imagined for her to look like and I hope you don't criticize me for it.