Chapter 130 - – Hogwarts A History (1/2)

The following day at on breakfast the Gryffindor's tried to thank her and apologize profusely. Rowan had merely ignored them and grunted about them owing her one. All in all, even detention wasn't quite so bad as Filch was remarkably silent as he allowed her to polish the Hogwarts trophies and plaques. Filch was even as kind as to allow her a fifteen-minute break to rest when he saw her looking a bit fatigued. And at least she'd had plenty of time to think to herself.

The first time back in the library since her detention, Rowan found Pettigrew measuring his history of Magic homework. Professor Binns had asked for a three-foot-long composition on the Medieval Assembly of European Wizards. ”I don't believe it I'm m still two inches short!” Pettigrew complained, and letting go of his parchment, which sprang back into a roll.

”I'm still off by five inches,” Sirius desperately said as he turned to glance over at Lupin, who was diligently taking notes.

”Lupin let me read your composition,” Sirius desperately begged as Pettigrew nodded his head in an agreement.

”I won't, you've both had ten days to finish it,” Lupin stubbornly said as he didn't even raise his head to respond.

”I only need two more inches, please,” Sirius pleaded again. Seeing Lupin coldly ignoring him, he turned towards Rowan to only see her raise her eyebrow at him.

”I've already turned mine in,” Rowan truthfully said as Slytherin had already had History of Magic the day before. Sirius wilted as Pettigrew sighed again and returned to their frantic scrambling to finish their homework before the next day.

The four of them were immersed in their own things that they didn't even notice James arriving. Furrowing his brows, James said, ”Hello, I'm here!”

”Hello James,” Lupin briefly said as he glanced up from his work, before ducking his head back down. Pettigrew and Sirius merely waved their hands, before scrambling back to write. While Rowan didn't even attempt to raise her head and merely continued to work.

”It's like I'm not even here,” James grumbled as he took his regular seat next to Rowan.

Glancing over at Rowan, James says, ”So, are you going to call in that favor yet?”

”No,” Rowan mumbled as she crossed out another name. ”But I will eventually.”

”I'll be waiting,” James promised, before starting on his own work.

They were all soundly working when they heard the raised voice of Madame Pince say, ”Professor Adric, exactly what is that you would like for me to do?”

”As I have already explained myself, I am looking for relics and I would appreciate it if I could borrow a copy of Hogwarts: A History,” Professor Adric coldly stated.

”And as I've already told you, Professor, all copies have been checked out and at present, there's a two-week waiting list,” Madame Pince said with some satisfaction.

”Very well, Madame,” Professor Adric snapped. ”Put me on your list, I expect to be placed at the very top of the list, Professor's privilege!”

”Yes, Professor,” Madam Pince said through thin pressed lips. Professor Adric proudly with some satisfaction turned away and left the library.

Safely out of earshot, Madam Pince is heard saying, ”That ill-mannered man! I shouldn't allow him near my books at all!” Still muttering, Madam Pince stomps past them as the boys are left open-mouthed at seeing the librarian flouncing away.

”I wonder what Professor Adric wants with a copy of Hogwarts: A History?” Lupin mused out loud once it was safe.

”Something dark and evil,” Pettigrew instantly replied.

”But Hogwarts: A History is merely a biography of Hogwarts,” Lupin explained as he chewed on the tip of his quill in concentration.

”Well, whatever it is it can't be good!” James said. ”We've got get a copy in our hands and see for ourselves!”

”That's the spirit!” Sirius exclaimed as their homework was quickly forgotten and they began to plan.