The narrow window of ideal autumn flying weather had passed several weeks ago, but Cho was determined to get in some extra practice. Her perpetual distraction over the summer had prevented her from practicing seriously, and she felt it was beginning to show. She soared around the pitch gaining more speed and confidence the longer she flew ( Read more... )

The news of the Death Eater escape had disturbed Cho, it was frightening. However, the most frightening part wasn't the escaped Death Eaters but the decisive lack of students who had linked the event to the return of the Dark Lord--they really weren't scared enough. She was stuck, feeling both a paralyzing fear and a desperate urge to do ( Read more... )

Hogwarts had always felt welcoming in the past--Ravenclaw Tower, with its blue drapery, large windows, and cozy study areas felt like somewhere she belonged. Now, everything felt removed and distant, as if all of her life up to this point had been lived by someone else. The whole castle was tinged with memories she would rather not think about. ( Read more... )

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