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“And then I realised I already had the same shoes but in RED.”
Isabelle Lightwood laughed. She was sitting across the table in the Great Hall from Magnus. Her uniform looking perfect as always with her own added flair. Her signature red lipstick , her high heeled boots and long raven black hair styled into loose curls.
Her nails were painted black today with a touch of silver and the Slytherin serpent shining on her robe. Her snake shaped bracelet she designed herself elegantly fitting her arm.
“That sounds like quite the dilemma, so did you buy them or not?” Magnus Bane laughed back.
He had been friends with Isabelle Lightwood from the day she entered Hogwarts School Of Witchcraft And Wizardry. She was a rather bright first year and had automatically stood out.
They met on the train to school and had become quick friends when Izzy complimented his eye liner. He was ecstatic when it was announced that they were in the same house, she was the perfect fashion adviser.
“ Of course I did. It would be crazy not to, they were so comfy.” She commented.
Jace sat next to her stuffing his face with hash browns.
“I thought you only bought two pair of shoes? How the hell do you even have space for all your clothes in your dorm?”
Jace was Isabelle’s brother, a true gryffindor through and through. He was in his third year and already a star player on the Quidditch team. He got easily competitive from time to time, which got really entertaining. Especially since many of the times he had to play against Magnus.
Next to Jace sat Clary and her best friend Simon, both Hufflepuffs. Clary had incredible artistic abilities, which meant she had an eye for decor. She was on the event planning committee of the school since she had a talent for it.
Simon was Clary’s best friend. He was just one of those people who always had his head in the clouds. He obsessed over Sci-fi Fantasy related fiction and had a love for music. Nice guy, but Magnus wasn’t very close to him.
“Extending spell. Izzy’s got one on all her storage spaces.” Alec muttered without removing his eyes from his textbook. “Now can you guys pipe down a bit? I have a Charms test, fifth period .”
And then there was Alexander Lightwood. The eldest of the Lightwood siblings. He was a shy guy, in Magnus’s opinion. Didn’t really say much. A very goal oriented Ravenclaw, even in his fifth year. He was as much as an enigma to Magnus, as he was cute.
You’d think with those deep hazel eyes and his fluffy black hair he’d be radiating confidence , he was pretty , there’s no denying it. And it seemed that the only person who didn’t seem to care, was him.
Magnus wished he could get to know Alexander , talk to him about his interests and what makes him happy. However, the only problem was that Alexander couldn’t stand him. At least that’s what he thought. He almost seemed to avoid Magnus and hardly ever looked him in the face.
Sometimes Magnus wonders what goes on inside Alec’s head.
“Okay, okay we get it .” Izzy whined. “ But you really need a break big brother. You’ve been busy working all weekend .”
“Yeah, “ Simon joined in. “You could come over and watch Star Wars with me this weekend? Or we could do a Percy Jackson reading marathon like last time? What do you say?”
“A reading marathon sounds great Simon, but I’m not sure. I have this project due next Monday and I’m not sure if I’ll get it done in time.”
“Dude, relax. “
Jace took a bite from his second piece of toast.
“You always end up doing great on your projects. If you want a quick break you should join us and watch the practice match after classes today. I could give you some tips on flying if you want?”
“I’ll think about it.” Alec said blankly, obviously horrified by the idea of flying with Jace.
“Well you need to clear your schedule for Saturday, Alec.” Clary piped in
“Why?”
“What do you mean WHY?? The Yule Ball is this Saturday and you better join us. I’ve been working on the arrangements for it for weeks.”
The bell rang which meant they had to leave for their first class. Magnus took the last bite of his sandwich and got up from
the table.
“Well I’m off to Herbology, I’ll see you guys later .”
“Bye Magnus” Isabelle waved before walking off to her own class. Her boots clicking against the wooden floor.
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“Drink it. I dare you.” Ragnor Fell , Magnus’s best friend prodded him with a vial bubbling with a dark murky green liquid .
They were sitting in Potions, except the class room was empty. Classes were over for the day and Magnus was hanging out with Ragnor , like he did everyday after school.
Professor Sylvia the new potions teacher was a preppy young lady who was very obviously just excited to be teaching young minds. She always let the more gifted students visit the classroom even when class was not taking place, in this case, Ragnor Fell.
“What even is that?” Magnus peered, face scrunched up in disgust.
“A powerful brew of dragon scales, water pixie hair and .... stuff.”
“Stuff huh? The last time I had to drink STUFF I had pink hair for a week. A WEEK RAGNOR.”
“Yeah, but it’s not like you looked bad!!”
“That’s because I had to re arrange my entire wardrobe just to match. Even Isabelle thought it was a nightmare to get done.”
“Are you going to drink it or not?”
Magnus huffed. He could always say no, it’s not like Ragnor would force him. Then again, it’s RAGNOR we’re talking about. The guy who spent Christmas break in Hogwarts just so he could study the effects of his potions he asked some of the house elves to drink. The guy was passionate about his work. If Magnus DIDN’T agree he’d probably trick some poor unsuspecting chap into being his next lab rat.
He rolled his eyes.
“Hand it over.”
A smug grin crept over Ragnor’s face as he gave away the vial. Magnus pinched his nose close and took three big gulps , and from the corner of his eye he spotted Ragnor with evil glint in his eyes jumping up to grab his notepad.
“So? Feel any different?” He stared Magnus up and down, expectantly .
“Not really, do I appear any different?”
“No. Another failed potion.” Ragnor slouched. His face dropped.
“Maybe next time , Cabbage. You never know.”
The conversation was cut short by an incessant ringing. Magnus swiped open his phone and snoozed his pre-set alarm.
“Looks like that’s my que. I’ll see you later.” He mumbled getting up swinging his bag upon his shoulder.
“Already?? Wait, but what if it has delayed effects?”
“I’ll be fine, little Cabbage. And hey, if something DOES happen, I’ll have you to take care of it . Now I really have to go, I’ll get late for practice.”
“I don’t get why Quidditch is the only thing you’re ever on time for. It’s almost as if you’re deliberately tardy for everything else.”
“It’s called being fashionably late. And what kind of impression am I going to leave on a team whose LEADER doesn’t take practice seriously . Now bye“ Magnus rushed out.
“Hmph. See you later.”
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It had been ten minutes and the weird bubbling feeling still hadn’t left his stomach. Magnus vowed that he would never intake any of Ragnor’s potions again .
He almost broke his arm from that flying Bludger a second ago because he had been trying not to throw up. The bubbling sensation was slowly spreading throughout his body and was progressing towards his head now.
“Hey I’m going to take a break guys, I’m not feeling so good” he said slowly descending his broom and dropping down to the field.
“What? But we just started!” Jace said objectively.
“Sorry, Trace but I need to find Ragnor.” Magnus walked off the field and put his broom in the locker room, he changed out of his training robes as quick as he could and headed back inside the castle.
His head felt light and his ears were ringing. What the hell had he drunk? His vision started to sway.
There were a bunch of kids hanging out in the corridor and just as he passed them by, the ringing in his head turned into sounds. Almost sounded like whispers . He reached the Potions Classroom just to find it empty.
*Now what ?*
He walked out and spotted Ashley West who was scrolling through her phone outside the classroom and speed walked up to her.
“Hey , have you seen Ragnor around?”
**Is he okay**
Ashley’s voice rung in his head.
“Yeah I’m fine , I just- Have you seen him or not?”
“Um yeah, I think he went to the dorms like five minutes ago.”
**Magnus looks pale**
*What the heck?? Why weren’t her lips moving?*
“No, I’ll be fine . It’s okay.”
“Huh? How did you-?”
“Gotta go , I’ll see you later Ashley. “He turned and rushed away.
That was... weird. How did she talk like that? Ugh, it didn’t matter he needed to get to-
Magnus tripped over his own feet and knocked into someone, causing them to fall down too.
“Oof , hey slow down. What’s the hurry?”
Magnus looked up .
Alexander
“Oh god, I am so sorry.” Magnus scrambled up extending his hand . “Here.”
Alexander’s eyes widened when he saw who knocked him over.
**Oh fuck**
Alexander took his hand and got up. “It’s fine. You’re- I’m fine.”
** Calm down Alec. Just be cool.
This was getting freaky. Really freaky. I can hear peoples thoughts?!!
“I had to get to Ragnor , I guess I was in too much of a hurry.”
**Ragnor? Why?**
“It’s okay, just watch where you’re going next time.”
**Shoot. Was that mean? That kinda sounded mean. **
“No it’s- I mean, yeah I will. Sorry.”
**Don’t say sorry when you’re making my day.**
What?
“It’s alright.”
**Wait, why does he look agitated? **
“Magnus, are you okay?”
“ Yeah, I’m just not feeling the best right now. Stomach problems.”
** Do something **
“You should head over to the Hospital wing and get that checked.”
“I’m okay Alexander, really.”
**Shit. I love him saying my name**
A soft secretive smile was spreading across Alec’s face, so slight he almost missed it.
What the hell is going on??
“Are you sure?”
“I’m positive.” Magnus smiled.
** HOW THE FUCK CAN SOMEONE BE THIS CUTE AND HOT AT THE SAME TIME**
WAIT WHAT?!