Chapter 337 - Stick (1/2)
The fierce storm had blown itself out by the following morning. The ceiling of the Great Hall was still gloomy as heavy clouds of pewter gray swirled overhead. Rowan and Severus stared at their new course schedule. It would seem that for the most part, they'd still be in the same classes with their Slytherin classmates, excluding their new classes and the DADA class exchange. Unfortunately, from the looks of it, they'd be stuck with Gryffindor. Or at least, Severus was rather pleased about the sudden turn of events.
”So, what's your new schedule like?” Terry interrupted their thoughts.
Rowan handed over her schedule as Terry and the girls leaned over to stare at the piece of parchment. Tiffany tragically sighs and says, ”At least I have still Pandora with me. But on the upside, I expect that you and Severus will help us study from now on, oh great study masters.”
Severus snorts and with great dignity says, ”We both have new courses in case you haven't noticed.”
”Oh, I noticed,” Tiffany impishly grinned. ”I just elected not to.” Severus flashes Tiffany a glare, but Tiffany merely sticks her tongue back out at him. Rather surly at this point, Severus huffs and goes back to eating his breakfast.
After breakfast, Severus and everyone else headed off to Herbology, while Rowan had a free period. Thinking it might one of her last times of peace after grabbing her things she walks out onto the grounds. The grounds were soaked and there was a strong wind, but she rather enjoyed the fierce breeze. Wisps of escaped tiny hairs fluttered against her face as she walked across the muddy grounds.
The inky black lake looked as though it had grown overnight as the sandy shallows were almost gone at the moment only as a very thin, wet sandy ring. She watched the black lake for some time when she heard noise behind her. Glancing back, she spots the large boarhound now fully grown, Fang. ”Sit!” Rowan roars as she holds out her hand.
Fang tumbles to a stop and eagerly pants out her. Reaching into her pocket she pulls out a saved piece of bacon and tosses it the great big dog. Fang easily catches the treat as Rowan scratches behind his ears causing Fang to yip in joy.
”Hello Hagrid,” Rowan said without glancing up at hearing large movements.
”How 're ya, Rowan?” Hagrid beamed at her from behind his bushy beard. ”I 'eard ya and Severus are Professor Dumbledore's apprentices.”
”Yes,” Rowan replies and under her breath added, ”unfortunately.”
”Professor Dumbledore is the best,” Hagrid breathed most happily. ”The both of yer are sure to become great like him.”
”Hm,” Rowan replied, before bending down to toss a stick for Fang to chase. She hurled it as far as it could go sending Fang into the distance. Wiping her hands, she says, ”I'll see you around, Hagrid.”
”Tis nice to see ya, Rowan,” Hagrid said. ”Stop by for a cuppa soon.”
”I will,” Rowan replied, leaving before Fang came back. Behind her she could hear Hagrid gushing over Fang and tossing the stick for Fang to chase.
After gathering her things from the dungeons, Rowan was the first one up to Professor Babbling's classroom. She was reviewing some of the runes, when she glanced up to stare at the doorway. For a moment there she had the distinct impression she had been watched. Maybe, it'd be best to stick to the library during her free morning period.