With a name destined to get her into trouble, Sapphire Black knew that the only way to live life was by taking risks and never looking back. Her brother, family and friends at her side were all that she needed to make it through the poor handout sh...
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It was no surprise to anyone that Umbridge had banned groups and activities by the morning, though Sapphire was confused as to how she found out. Not only that but it meant there was no Quidditch groups allowed without asking either.
"You've heard then," said Harry as Sapphire, Angelina and Alicia joined him.
"Oh yes, we've heard," Sapphire replied in a low voice. "You realise this included Quidditch, right?"
"What?" Harry gasped.
"I have to actually ask her for permission—"
"No way," said Ron.
"So I mean this, Harry. You cannot lose your temper with Umbridge. She already hates me as it is, don't give her another reason to take the team away," Sapphire warned.
"Okay, okay," Harry assured. "I'll behave myself."
"I can't believe this is happening," said Sapphire, running her hands through her hair. "As if I don't have enough to deal with."
After the meeting at Hogsmeade, Sapphire and Alex attended the order meeting. She and Alex had no choice but to explain the meeting to the Order, considering they already knew. They weren't particaurly happy about it but Alex had made them agree to it provided they were careful.
The meeting had put her more on edge than she was. They'd discussed the fact that Umbridge had been making their lives hell, only to be told there was nothing they could do. Sapphire had been sharing glances with Snape during the meeting too, which Sirius caught on to towards the end. He'd asked her about it once everyone had left but it had only left the both of them frustrated when Sapphire refused to tell him. Alex had stepped in, eventually, claiming that they'd had a disagreement.
Sirius didn't believe that and he knew that Sapphire knew that.
On top of that, Sapphire's nightmares had morphed into what seemed like visions of dark corridors. She felt herself moving, as though it wasn't herself, and othertime it felt like she was physically feeling Harry's emotions on top of Voldemort's. It was exhausting.
"What do you mean, 'enough to deal with'?" Hermione questioned curiously.
"Uh, you know, head girl and quidditch on top of N.E.W.T.S," Sapphire trailed off. "Don't you worry about it?"
"It's probably because you're helping Fred and George do something they shouldn't be—"
"That's not it," Sapphire shut down immediately. "Anyway, I'm more concerned about the Quidditch. Alex already got permission, no surprise there for the Slytherins but he's argued she has to let the other teams play or they'll have no one to play against."
