11 Feb 2024, 17:46
Literary Labyrinth
@Ambre McNaway
Theo stepped into the library, his footsteps muffled by the carpeted floor. Halting at the beginning of the extensive shelves, he observed with fascination as books soared effortlessly into students' hands. He wondered to himself if the books themselves knew they were sought after, or was it the wizards using magic to summon them. Nevertheless, as a Muggle-born first-year, Theo found himself in unfamiliar territory and out of his depth.
The boy extended his arm awkwardly along a row of shelves, palm open, but the book he sought remained unmoved. Swiftly dismissing his embarrassment, he pondered, "Maybe that's not the right approach." It was evident that he was still acclimating to the differences between Muggle schooling and the magical world. Abandoning his attempts at magic for the moment, he decided to walk down the row of shelves personally in pursuit of the elusive book, yet it continued to remain un-found.
Frustration etched across Theo's face, and just as he was on the verge of giving up, he spotted the spine of the book in the hands of a young Slytherin student. Without hesitation, he swiftly approached her, a hint of aggression in his tone. "The book on Transfiguration history. Where did you find it? Was there another copy on the shelf?" His words were forthcoming, direct, and perhaps a tad rude.
Theo stepped into the library, his footsteps muffled by the carpeted floor. Halting at the beginning of the extensive shelves, he observed with fascination as books soared effortlessly into students' hands. He wondered to himself if the books themselves knew they were sought after, or was it the wizards using magic to summon them. Nevertheless, as a Muggle-born first-year, Theo found himself in unfamiliar territory and out of his depth.
The boy extended his arm awkwardly along a row of shelves, palm open, but the book he sought remained unmoved. Swiftly dismissing his embarrassment, he pondered, "Maybe that's not the right approach." It was evident that he was still acclimating to the differences between Muggle schooling and the magical world. Abandoning his attempts at magic for the moment, he decided to walk down the row of shelves personally in pursuit of the elusive book, yet it continued to remain un-found.
Frustration etched across Theo's face, and just as he was on the verge of giving up, he spotted the spine of the book in the hands of a young Slytherin student. Without hesitation, he swiftly approached her, a hint of aggression in his tone. "The book on Transfiguration history. Where did you find it? Was there another copy on the shelf?" His words were forthcoming, direct, and perhaps a tad rude.
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"I stand astonished at my own moderation." Sta - 8 | Eva - 4 | Str - 3 | Wis - 10 | Arc - 10 | Acc - 8 |