Written by @hauntqd Collab with @lily-pad Warning(s): None ♕ Prologue ♕ (PoV: Amaryllis Dove - 1st Person) It had been 3 months after the Sorting. I was a Hufflepuff. I didn't *mind* being a Hufflepuff- we were friendly, peaceful creatures with timid minds and kind hearts. But despite everyone's outgoing demeanor, I had yet to make any friends in my own house. Sure, I was acquaintances with a few, but it never went more than that. I did, however, have a friend in Ravenclaw. He was a sweet, timid boy, with messy brunette hair and soft hazel eyes; he usually wore crooked glasses. He went by the name Parker Hillson. I would call myself close to Parker. We met in a compartment on our way to Hogwarts, and ever since then, we'd talk and joke whenever we would see each other. Days like today, I would go to the Library and study with him. Neither of us talked; we just enjoyed each other's company. Occasionally we'd share interesting facts we stumbled upon, or even quiz the other person. On this particular day, we were sitting at a circular table near the center of the library. The Librarian (who I had yet to learn the name of) was not in the room. Parker was munching on some snacks- candy from home, I assumed. We were simply minding our own business, talking and laughing at some points... We were quite peaceful, until *he* showed up. A small boy, who was their age (but was so short he could pass as a 7 year old) stormed through the Library doors, hands (and hawkthorn wand) thrown in the air. I recognized him as a Gryffindor, though I couldn't place his name. He created absolute *chaos* in the library in a few seconds, throwing books and kicking over chairs and desks. Parker and I, (the only ones preoccupying the room besides the boy) gazed at him with utter shock and curiosity. What was he doing!? He seemed to have spotted us only just then, and stormed over. Parker was practically *shaking*, as if scared that the boy would somehow hurt him. I probably had the same terrified look on my face- he was a disaster! "Oh, hello!" He said brightly, curly black hair jumping slightly as he hopped over to them. He flashed a grin, shiny white teeth standing out from his dark skin, "I'm Darius! Who are you? Do you think I'll get in trouble?" Parker stuttered profusely, "U-Um-" "I-I'm Amaryllis, I'm in Hufflepuff," I said, shooting Parker a reassuring look, "And this is Parker, he's a Ravenclaw. Um- yes, you probably will get in trouble-" "Great!" Darius interrupted, jumping up and punching the air. I stared at him and shock. Great!? What was so great about getting in trouble? The doors slammed open once again. Parker and I, (scared it would be the librarian) both ducked our heads, pretending to be “minding our own business." But the footsteps were light and careful, not a heavy stomping. I peeked up and spotted a beautiful girl with dark, wavy hair, all carefully placed and brushed. She had fair skin and intense grey-blue eyes that seemed to stare into the souls of each of us. She wore a Slytherin uniform, all neatly fitted. She was the definition of both elegance and beauty. "Who are you childish kids?" She said, mainly towards Darius (who seemed to be challenging her glare). "Um... Aren't y-you a child-?" Parker stuttered, but then squeaked when the girl turned her eyes towards him. "Yes. I am. Though, frankly, I am *much* more mature than you. The name is Emilia, and if you don't want to get in trouble you should probably leave. *All* of you." And that was the start of a beautiful friendship. ♕||---------------------------||♕ That was kinda long for a prologue xD This is a collab series between my good friend and I! <3 (Go check her out, she's awesome) Both Emilia and Parker belong to her :) I hope you stick around for this series! It'll be Hogwarts-worthy :D (*cringes at own joke*) Also, in-case you're wondering about my uploading schedule: Royal Liars will be posted every other day, and Rules and Roses will be posted the opposite days (again, every other day). If I do end up doing a comic, I'll work on that in my free time. One chapter of it will probably be posted once a week. That's all! I hope you enjoyed it <3 Bye!~ ~ Haunting
