It was Friday evening which Zephyr had off. She was sitting outside on the castle grounds with Hermione's Hogwarts: A History. But she wasn't reading at all, her mind drifting to different places while staring at the clouds with beautiful reddish glow. Reading was never her thing. She saw Harry and Ron going down to Hagrid's hut. They disappeared inside and Zephyr was again slipping in her beautiful world when she felt someone sit beside her.

'Hello, dreamer!'

Aries grinned at her and she smiled at him. He dropped Daily Prophet beside him. Zephyr stared at the moving images in them. She had once seen it in Laura's room but before she could reach out for it Laura had already hidden it back. On the daily prophet, one article caught Zephyr's eyes.

Gringotts Break-In Latest

Investigations continue for the break-in at Gringotts vault at 31st July, it is widely believed it was work of evil witches or wizard unknown.

Gringotts goblins confirmed that nothing had been taken. The vault had been searched and emptied the same day. Rumour, that the vault number was 713, confirmed.

'Strange.' Zephyr muttered. Aries at what she was reading. He seemed a bit uneasy. 'What's strange?'

'My vault number is 714......... the goblin seemed a bit pale when we reached our vault......... he was okay when we reached back up.......' She muttered and Aries looked at her confused. Then she suddenly exclaimed. 'Exactly! He was afraid to go there because it is believed that the break-in was done by someone evil. You get it Aries?'

'I don't?'

And she went on explaining him everything. Aries nodded still a bit edgy. 'So you saying that your vault is 714 and when you went to take some money out the goblin with you was really afraid cause your vault was just beside the vault which was emptied. Also, everyone believed that the break-in was done by someone evil.'

'Yes,' she breathed.

'Why are we discussing this? It's obvious he was afraid.' Zephyr looked at him confused. 'I just felt to discuss it. Anyway, I haven't met your Hufflepuff friend Cedric yet, so when are you going to introduce us?'

***

Zephyr returned to Ravenclaw common room after dinner. She sat at one of the tables staring at the starry ceiling above. Her half completed Transfiguration homework lay before her. The stars above and cool air coming from the window brought peace to her and she was soon gone into a deep slumber.

When she woke she caught a glimpse of Nivalisa's black hair near the girl's dormitory. She saw her books laid out on the couch. Zephyr looked around and silently walked towards it. There lay at least eight books. All were thick and with a dark cover.

Zephyr opened one of them and could only read the word 'Dark....' As she heard thundering footsteps coming down. She closed the book and ran towards the chair on which she was sitting. She opened her Transfiguration book acting to read it but her ears were perked up to listen to Nivalisa's moments.

Nivalisa, who hadn't noticed Zephyr before, looked surprised to see her in the common room. She grabbed her heavy large books and left for dormitory, leaving Zephyr wondering what was in those books. She shook her head and completed her transfiguration homework.

Zephyr didn't notice when she fell asleep again. She was woken up by Aries in the morning. Her body was all sore because of sleeping in an uncomfortable position. Aries shook his head. 'Who said you to sleep here? What are the comfy beds in our dormitory for?'

Zephyr stretched like a cat. She grabbed her wand and bag and left with Aries for breakfast. They parted ways as Zephyr left for Gryffindor table and Aries for Ravenclaw.

She covered Hermione's both eyes with her hands, feeling happy and energetic. But Hermione didn't share her enthusiasm. 'Zephyr...'

'Hey, what happened?'

That's when Zephyr noticed Quidditch Through The Ages in her hands. And she started babbling about flying tips she had learnt in there. Though she was her friend, Zephyr couldn't help but be a little annoyed at she bored them with her tips. Only Neville was interested and listening to her.

'Hey it wouldn't be that difficult,' Zephyr tried to console her, 'and even if you fall Madam Pomfrey can easily help you. Magic can easily heal bones. Also-'

'You're not helping Zephyr.'

Zephyr couldn't help but smile sheepishly. The mails came and owls circled over every one's heads. Zephyr didn't receive any letter nor that was she hoping for. She watched Draco walking down towards Neville. Zephyr silently tugged at his robes. Irritated he looked behind. 'What?'

Zephyr narrowed her eyes. 'What are you planning to do?' He shrugs his shoulders muttering 'Nothing'.

But it didn't turn out 'Nothing'. He walked off and snatched Neville's remembrall. Harry and Ron were ready to fight but Professor McGonagall was there quicker than light so Malfoy returned the ball.

As the Slytherins and Gryffindors had the flying lesson on Thursday, Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff had them on Friday. Zephyr walked off towards dungeons for Potions with Hufflepuff while Hermione left for Transfiguration.

The day went by quickly and in no time Zephyr was back in the common room after dinner. Extremely tired she made her way to bed really early. In her dreams, she saw the visions she had been seeing, but more clearly this time....

There were two men shaking hands. There was a sparkle of trust and faith in both of their eyes. The man with silver-beard and half-moon spectacles nodded and went away...

The scene dissolved and a new one came which was blurry...

There was a three headed dog......... there was a stone...... there was a mirror........ there was a commotion..........

She woke up. Her head was throbbing as she looked around. Everyone was asleep. It was around midnight she figured. The bearded man, he was none other than Dumbledore. But what was happening? Why was she seeing these visions? She had no idea.

She tried to sleep again but she couldn't so she walked down the stairs. She heard whisperings from the common room. Zephyr silently tried to hear who it was. '.......why? I don't really think so.'

She figured it was Aries. She was going to jump out but the next voice made her freeze in her movements. 'This book has each and every information.'

Zephyr peeked around the corner and saw Nivalisa giving Aries the same book she was reading the day before. Zephyr frowned. Why was Aries talking with her?

'I am going to sleep now.' Nivalisa muttered. Zephyr wide-eyed hurriedly ran back to her bed and jumped in, closing her curtains. Thoughts swarmed her mind and thinking she fell back asleep.

***

Next day when Hermione told her about her flying lesson during breakfast Zephyr couldn't believe her. Till now she wondered why did Harry and Ron despised Malfoy so much, but she got her answer. He definitely was an arrogant, spoiled brat. But what could he do? He was treated like a prince at his home.

Zephyr saw as Malfoy came up to Harry mocking him about getting expelled. Harry came up with a perfect response so Malfoy challenged him to a duel. Hermione was flaring as she stalked off towards them while Zephyr walked towards Malfoy. 'You aren't really going to show now, will you? You'll definitely tell Filch or some teacher about them to get them detention right?'

'How well you know me Velodisantes.' He sneered. Zephyr narrowed her. 'No need to speak like that mister.' And she walked off.

She saw a flustered and glowing red Hermione standing beside Harry. 'Hermione leave them, if they don't listen they'll pay.'

'Yes, we didn't ask you for even a sickle. So keep your noses aside.' Ron muttered. 'Yes Mr Weasley, we'll see when you won't be able to pay even a knut.'

And she walked away dragging Hermione beside her.

During her flying lesson, Zephyr was extremely angry as Nivalisa turned out to be the best flyer of their class. To say she was jealous was an understatement. She wasn't a bad flyer but she definitely couldn't compare to Nivalisa.

Angrily she went back to the castle and told Aries all about it. He managed to calm her down. 'Who cares? You aren't a loner like her, now are you?'

That made Zephyr laugh out loud. Then her mind went back to yesterday night where she gave him a book. The question still remained why he was talking to her. She wanted to ask but she decided otherwise. And then she enjoyed the tasty dinner and stuffed the question to the back of her mind.

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