tagged/mentioned: zachary
Gemma huffed as she awkwardly pressed herself against the wall to let a group of giggling Hufflepuff 1st years pass by. They disappeared into a compartment directly across from Gemma, their excitement evident in their constant chatter. Rolling her eyes, Gemma stepped back into the aisle and strode through the train, peering in compartments to find a seat. Every one was full of students from other houses, or Slytherins much too young to bother with. I refuse to spend the entire ride with irritating children, Gemma determined, striding into the last carriage with a hint of annoyance.
She glanced in the compartments, begrudgingly settling on a compartment with an older Slytherin she recognized from past years. Sliding open the compartment door, Gemma glanced at the boy staring out the window at the chaotic mess of families and children on the platform.
βYouβre Zachary, right? A seventh year?β Gemma asked, her voice holding a slight edge as she dropped her bag on the seat across from him.



























