148 Back at the Raven (1/2)

Arth separated from Hermione and Ron when they arrived at the school and went to the library. From there, he went up the secret passageway Luna had told him during his second year that lead to the Ravenclaw Dormitories.

When he arrived, he was met with a familiar large bronze door with an eagle shaped door knocker located in the middle.

”A number times itself is equal to the same number multiplied by two but in reverse. What is the number?”

”Nine.”

Without a second moment of hesitation, Arth said the answer and entered the dormitory.

Arth saw heads turn when he walked in and gave a small little wave.

One of the older students raised an eyebrow.

”What brings you here Arth? If you are looking for Luna again, then she isn't here.”

Arth had by now spent enough time in the Ravenclaw Dormitories for most of the people to be familiar with him.

”I'm not here for Luna today, Stephen.”

The sixth year student named Stephen let out a surprised look.

”Then what else are you here for? Books?”

”Nah, I was here because I had a question.”

Immediately, the Ravenclaw Dormitories quieted down. Typical Ravenclaws, couldn't help but be interested in problems.

Stephen had a brilliant glimmer in his eyes and the corners of his mouth started to inch upwards.

”What exactly is this... question?”

Arth tilted his head and placed a finger on his lip as if he was debating on whether to tell them or not.

”Well... it's more like a feeling, a missing puzzle piece that doesn't make sense.”

”What?” Asked Stephen with a burning gaze. The other Ravenclaws also watched on with very very interested looks.

Arth gave a smile.

The fish had caught on to the bait.

”It's about Sirius Black. I'm sure you've heard of him by now.”

”Who hasn't.”

”Well... I've recently come across a few pieces of information that seem to... contradict with what I have been hearing about Sirius Black as a person.”

Stephen frowned.

”What information?”