Runespoor: Stronger Together

Isaac wrote down everything from my wand, telling me everything checked out with school as well; Hogwarts sent over my grades to the ministry weekly so Isaac could look over how everything was going.

I mentioned of needing his help with the Patronus Charm. Isaac was enthused to get started, offering to come by to see me or if it made me feel more comfortable, he'd put me into his schedule at work, whenever was a good time for the both of us, and I'd come by.

After I left, I went to the jeweler's and asked about a new charm to put on Emelia's bracelet; it wasn't much, but I think this one would be just as special, when I explain the meaning to her, if not more than the rest.

It was custom-made, so I had to kill some time in London. I grabbed a quick bite to eat and once I came back after a while, it was ready; I was excited to show this to Emelia. I paid for the charm, thanked the jeweler and walked out the shop.

I glanced down at the time and saw it was almost noon; I was happy I'll return to her earlier than I thought. I vanished the small jewelry bag I was given and went to the nearest flower stand, buying a bouquet of white roses for my daring vixen, its stems wrapped in a gold-patterned ribbon. Once I gave the money to the vendor, I traveled back to Hogwarts through floo; the green flames engulfed me swiftly and then disappeared just as fast. When I looked around, I found myself outside the magical school.

Walking through the school's main entrance, I altered a few of the white roses to our signature Slytherin green and enthusiasm took over me.

I looked down at my watch again and thought maybe I'd find Emi in the library again, as I did before.

I was greeted by some classmates as I made my way to the library, congratulating me and Emi's relationship. I thanked them, but in truth, I wanted to correct them; I hadn't asked her properly to be mine. I wanted to do this right.

Emi deserved the best and I had to deliver – prove to her I could do just that.

She'd done so much for me; I wanted to do more for her.

I made it to the red doors of the library, going through with anticipation, the door's squeak, echoed throughout the quiet atmosphere. I winced at the noise and searched for Madam Scribner, knowing she was glaring at whoever was responsible for the sound.

Sure enough, she was at her desk, glowering at me.

"Sorry," I apologized in a hushed whisper.

She just shook her head and went back to whatever she was doing.

I straightened up and searched the bottom floor for my earth angel but couldn't find her; I thought maybe she was on the second floor.

She does love a view...

I went up the spiral stairs and began exploring around, attempting to find a familiar head of hair.

I did find a well-known head of hair, but just not the one I was looking for.

I shifted my head left and right, making sure no one was around and fast-walked towards Alistair, sitting in the chair, near the shadows, reading a book.

"Alex?!" I hissed, surprised he was out of the Room of Requirement, my eyes vigilant of whatever – or who – was around me; his eyes snapped up to me.

"Sebastian! H-hey!" he said, equally as startled, "you're back early," he recognized, putting down his book.

"Yeah, I got everything done that I needed to do," I answered, looking at the desk and seeing Emelia's bag along with her books and parchment scattered around. "Why are you here? How are you here? Scribner can catch you!"