Between angels and insects

They landed in front of a black door. A white Tribal sign was covering the wood. They were in a dark corridor with paintings of ancient mythologcal characters on the wall. Hermione shivered slightly, it was a cold and bleak place. Seena held her tightly against her and opened the door quietly.

“Nothing’s changed here. Still my same old room.” She whispered before walking in. “Come in!” Seena switched the lights on and Hermione could finally see the room. It was not as small as she had imagined it. Fairy lights were hanging along the walls, spreading a red light in the room. Hermione immediately got the feelings of rage, violence and darkness coming from this little red neons.

“When Melvin disappeared, the Ancients decided that I would be able to take care of myself. And after all, I was sixteen, so they just thought I was old enough to...you know, have my own room and all...me entering High School, being a teenager...” Seena explained while sitting on the bed.

“Where are we exactly?” Hermione asked while scrutinizing the room. There were posters of famous Muggle rock bands - Hermione recognized some of them – an electric guitar and an amp on the corner, piles of clothes and old books on the floor, a cupboard and a cd player above it. Hermione was struck to notice that there were no windows in the bedroom. Seena had been completely shut from the outside. And the young girl finally noticed the knives and needles on the floor, there was still blood on the blades. The brunette saw what Hermione was looking at and quickly stood up to come next to the girl.

“I-um...was kinda psycho you know...Needed those shits to forget who I was. Who I am.” Hermione came closer and spotted holes in the concrete black wall. “When I was angry I had to evacuate everything out of me, you know. When my super strenght appeared, I had to stop doing this ‘cause they said the walls would break.” Seena went to pick up her guitar and stroke it as if it was a pet. “See, it must sound weird but...music’s the only thing that helped me to go through it. I was furious when I was told I couldn’t bring Muggle’s things with me. I didn’t even know what a Muggle was, and it sucked you know... I even had to bring my skateboard back here after Hooch said it was forbidden.” Hermione remained silent, listening carefully to her lover. “I don’t understand why wizards are so narrow-minded. I mean, why do they hate Muggles that much?”

“I don’t think they hate Muggles...they just think they’re different and don’t want to melt with them. I’m what they call a ‘Mud-blood’...” Hermione frowned. Seena noticed the hurt in her eyes at the sound of this word. “In fact, my parents are Muggles, both of them. And the ones who call themselves ‘Pure-blood’, like Malfoy, think that I’m not worth to be a wizard.”

“Humans do that too. Some of them think they’re superiors because they’re white or blond or...Even me, I used to think that because I was the Nemesis you know? Above the rules, unattainable, immortal and all. And there was this girl who helped me to have my head screwed on the right way.” Hermione raised an eyebrow. “Yeah, she was quite nice, though sometimes she was stalking me to force me to do my homework. And gradually, I fell in love with her and I ended up like a total geek when she was around. But the best thing is...” Seena came closer to Hermione, her lips inches apart from the girl’s. “ she makes me feel alive for the first time in my life.” The brunette kissed Hermione with passion, trying her best to show her feelings for the young girl through this kiss. Then Hermione led them to the bed and laid them down on the mattress, still kissing her. Their hand started to roam over each other’s body, and soon their breath became ragged.

“You know” Hermione whispered “I’ve never done that before, with anyone...”

“You’re doing great...” Seena replied while licking her girlfriend’s ear. “Besides, you don’t have to worry. I’m gonna show you...” None of them knew how long they had been making love. And in fact, for both girls, it seemed like time had stopped its course just for them. They stayed a long time in each other’s arms after that, simply looking at each other. Then Seena broke the silence.

“Now tell me, where do you want to go? I can take you everywhere you want. Just let me read in your mind the place you want to visit and we’ll be there in a minute!” Seena grinned and Hermione laughed happily.

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The next morning in the Great Hall, two girls at the Gryffindor table had bags under their eyes but a smile from ear to ear on their faces.

“What’s up with you two?” Harry frowned as he was finally noticing the change in his friends’ behavior.

“Nothing!” Hermione and Seena replied at the same time. They looked at each other and giggled like kids.

“There’s definitely something going on! Come on tell us!” Ron managed to say despite his mouth full of croissant. Harry, Ron and Ginny stared at them deeply. Hermione glanced at Seena who just shrugged.

‘You’re the one who tell them. Not pushing you to.’ The Nemesis projected in her girlfriend’s mind.

‘Maybe later, when we’ll be alone, the five of us.’ Seena nodded and swallowed her pancake whole.

“We’ll tell you later, if you want. It’s quite important in fact and-” Hermione was interrupted by Dumbledore’s voice coming from the teachers’ table.

“Students! I have something to say to you, something for which I attach much importance.” Everybody stopped eating the breakfast to look at the Headmaster. “Death Eaters had been seen around the school. So you won’t be allowed to go to Hogsmead until the situation calms down. Please be extremely careful, and don’t walk alone in the school after the curfew. Mr Filch and the head houses will make sure of that. Thank you for your attention.” The tension filled the air at the end of Dumbledore’s speech. A chorus of whipers and exclamations began in the Great Hall.

“Death Eaters...aren’t they Voldemort’s flunkeys?” Seena asked casually. She noticed that each of her friends, even Hermione were frozen and glancing at each other. “What’s wrong? They’re just dumb hooded guys!” she exclaimed.

“Don’t say that! They killed many Muggles and wizards. They’re dangerous!” Hermione replied and glared at her girlfriend.

“Why are they here? What do they want?” Ron was panicking.

“Me I guess! As usual...” Harry muttered.

“You know what? I’m not afraid of them!” Seena stood up, everybody stared at her with fear. “I’m not gonna hide and shiver just because they’re around. I don’t care!” Seena shrugged and went away. “See ya later...”

The four Gryffindor kept looking at her even when she was out of sight.

“She’s insane!” Ron yelled, getting glances for the students around.

“No...In fact I’m afraid of what she might be up to...” Hermione whispered, trying her best to control her shaking hands.

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Hermione was glad to see that her girlfriend was not skipping class. But she was really worried about her. Seena remained silent all day long, and she didn’t make a move towards Hermione. It was ten when Hermione went up to the common room.

“Have you seen Seena?” She asked to Ginny Weasley. The redhead shook her head. Hermione was walking away when she felt a hand on her shoulder.

“Wait!” The messy-haired girl turned around and looked at her. “You two are together, right?” Hermione looked down and sighed.

“Yes, we are. I guess...I wanted to tell you in first but...after what happened this morning...”

“I understand. I’m glad for you, I think you’re great together.” Ginny gently squeezed her friend’s shoulder and smiled.

“Try the bedroom, she might be there, it’s quite late.” She said before hugging Hermione.

Indeed, Seena was in the bedroom, alone. When Hermione entered, the brunette stopped what she was doing and looked at her.

“You’re going there aren’t you?” the younger girl said. It was more a statement than a question. Seena didn’t reply. “Let me come with you!”

“No!” The Nemesis shouted. There was a silence. “ You’re the one who told me they were dangerous, remember? I won’t take the risk to...” Seena stopped once again.

‘Lose you...’ she finished in Hermione’s head.

“And I don’t want to lose you! I can’t! Take me with you or I-I...”

“You what?” Seena asked with a threatening tone. “Tell everything to Dumb D? Make me expelled? Hit me? You can’t do anything!”

“I won’t talk to you, nor even look at you again!” Hermione shouted. Seena’s mouth was opened wide, she hadn’t expected this. Finally she gave up.

“Okay...you’re coming, but I want you to take this.” She handed a little wood puppet to her lover. “It’s a Guardian. If you’re in danger it’s gonna create a shield around you. I guess it can work with your form of magic. Keep this on you okay?” Hermione nodded and put the puppet in her pocket. Seena walked to her and took her in her arms.

“Everything’s gonna be fine, baby.”

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