wrenfawcettā:
It had been almost automatic that her feet had taken her to the Quidditch Pitch. Classes were long over for the day and sheād done as much homework as she could bear. Sheād left the common room to go for a walk - unsure of her destination until she got there.
The field had never looked SMALL before, but after all the fields sheād seen the Harpies play on, the stands looked abysmal. Maybe it was that there werenāt enough people there. That had to be it. This field couldnāt possibly be small when it contained so many memories and brought her so much joy.
She felt the person walk up behind her and for a brief moment she was self conscious - standing their in her muggle clothes, arms clutched around her because the jean jacket wasnāt quite enough to protect her from the cold. A moment ago the field had seemed like nothing, but now she wondered how small she looked in the midst of all of this. Ā She let out a sigh, or maybe it was just a particularly loud exhale, not bothering to turn to look at her company. Unwilling to tear her eyes away and back to reality just yet.
āI can hardly wait for this place to be filled with people cheering and yelling and flying. It canāt come soon enough - donāt you agree?ā
Ā Ā There was a unique love/hate relationship withĀ Quidditch for Lucius, as he had come to discover over the years. It was one of the only places that he felt was neutral in terms of importance; and one of the only places where Luci did not feel like the top of the food chain. The humbling nature of the Pitch, as well as the bad memories from the accident in the year prior, always gave the pale wizard mixed feelings.Ā
Ā Ā And yet, it had always felt essential to his success at the castle. It brought popularity, admiration, direction, and purpose. Without it, what would Lucius have to call his own? It didnāt matterĀ that he was less than the best, for once, he just simply... was. Ā Ā Ā That was the beauty of it, right?Ā
Ā But ever since the incident that had left him with a slight limp, Lucius had been practicing privately, eager to thrust himself on a track of improvement, needing moreĀ from the game; more from everything. Heād been surprised to see a figure standing there, especially someone he made a point of not knowing well. When she spoke, Lucius half considered simply stalking away, and not giving Wren the time of day as he normally would.Ā
Ā Ā āYes,ā He answered instead, voice cool and slow, practiced to a degree of perfection that commanded attention and respect. If she wasnāt aware of who had walked up, she would be now; the Malfoy tone was unmistakable.Ā āI believe we all are in eager anticipation for the next big game. In fact, isnāt it your house versus mine? I am veryĀ thrilled to see the outcome of that.āĀ














