Chapter 19 – Hallowe’en
I was, once again, the last to leave the library, almost being kicked out by the strict and unfriendly librarian. Why is she even working here? Or is she isn't allowed to leave? Besides making sure the books are sorted and kept in order, she does not even help the students find any of them. Well, no matter! I was already done with my research anyway.
Since my last meeting with the Headmaster, I had two revisions of my spell, and luckily, he never shouted at me, nor did he raise his wand to cast some punishment on me. On the contrary, he looked... pleased? I don't really know; I just can't read his mood or thoughts at all. But... he said at our last meeting that it should be... good enough by now.
"It seems Father was right... I can trust the Headmaster." I murmured as I walked up the stairs, arriving at the castle's front gates. I was just looking around when something hit me on the top of my head, and I was dozed in cold water.
"Ohohooo~!" Arrived the loud laughter and a second water bomb from that annoying menace of a poltergeist.
"One day..." I grumbled, starting to rush towards our common room, followed by Peeves, who was still throwing them at me, cackling like a madman.
By the time I got back to our common room, I was drenched, as if I had taken a swim in the lake with my clothes on. Those who were still up and inside only glanced at me, quickly deducing what had happened.
"Peeves?" Quincy asked, coming up to me.
"Yeah..." I sighed, casting a drying spell on myself while looking around, noticing that very few older students were present. Mostly first- and second-years filled the room, which was eerily weird. I knew it was late but... not THAT late. "Where is everyone?"
"It is Hallowe'en Night." She said, looking at me incredulously.
"Is it?" I asked, thinking, furrowing my brows before remembering and slapping my forehead. "Ah, yes, truly, it is! I totally forgot... So... everyone else is out?"
"Yep. Pretty much." Quincy shrugged.