𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟏

                                    

                                          
In Gryffindor's common room, it's warm, cozy, and comfortable. Snow falls outside the windows, but a pleasant fire burns in the hearth. Evelyn and Jennifer are wrapped in blankets, drinking tea while playing wizard's chess. Jennifer looks concentrated, staring intently at the chessboard with eyes as blue as Evelyn's own. Her wavy, chestnut-brown hair reaches down past her waist but is now tied up in a loose braid.
"Jenn..." Evelyn says cautiously.
"Yes?" her sister replies.
"You know Lupin," Evelyn continues.
"Mm," Jennifer says, moving a chess piece.
"I..." Evelyn pauses. She tries again.
"Well, I... I think... it's kind of like... no, I don't know. Never mind, it was nothing."
Jennifer finally looks up at her sister.
"You're really in love with him, aren't you?" she asks.
Evelyn covers her face with her hands and groans loudly. "STOP! Okay, YES, I am! I'm crazy! Stupid! Someone kill me!" she exclaims.
Jennifer smiles slightly. "After everything we've talked about you and Professor Lupin, it's not that bad, is it? It's natural to fall for your teacher..." she murmurs.
"Yeah, but what about... wait a minute... so you're totally okay with me liking Professor Lupin now? What happened to what you said to me the other day?" Evelyn says, upset.
Jennifer looks down at her lap. "I like Snape," she says so quietly it's almost inaudible.
"WHAAAAAAAAAT???" Evelyn screams.
"Shhh!" Jennifer responds. "Not so loud! Yes, I like Snape. I know it will never be anything between us, but I would like to be his friend, just his friend and nothing more. Just like we are friends with Hagrid. That would be enough. Sure, I want him... But just being his friend would be enough! It would be like winning the highest prize... it would be wonderful... but I've started having feelings for him."
Evelyn stares at her sister. "Wow... you haven't said anything about this, and I thought you thought I was crazy for falling for a teacher. But you're right. I should be glad to have Lupin as a friend, at least," she says. Then she laughs. "It must be a family trait, we're both a bit crazy!" she jokes.
Jennifer smiles. "Boys come and go, but sisters are forever. At least we have each other!"
They sit in silence for a while, just enjoying the warmth of the fire and the calm tea. Jennifer sprawls out on the sofa and Evelyn leans back in her armchair, still smiling. It feels like a weight has been lifted off their shoulders.
"We should really talk more about stuff like this," Evelyn says after a while, breaking the silence. "I feel so much better when we talk things out."
"Yeah, me too," Jennifer replies. "It's just that it feels so hard to open up sometimes. But I know I can trust you."
Evelyn nods and picks up a piece of chocolate from the table between them. "Here, have a piece. It always helps when you're feeling down."
Jennifer takes the piece and bites off a bit. "Thanks. I think when you have feelings like this... it feels like you're alone in them. But when you talk to someone you trust, it gets easier."
Evelyn smiles and takes a piece of chocolate herself. "Yes, and sometimes it's also good to get perspective from someone else. Maybe we don't always need all the answers, but just having someone to listen is a big help."
"I'm really glad I have you, Jennifer," Evelyn says, reaching out to take Jennifer's hand. "We might not always understand each other's feelings completely, but at least we can support each other."
Jennifer gently squeezes Evelyn's hand and smiles. "That's what sisters are for. We're strong together, and we'll get through this."
They continue talking and playing chess, always glancing at the fire crackling in the hearth. The atmosphere is relieved and filled with understanding and support. Through their conversations and laughter, they discover that it's not about having all the answers but about sharing their journey through life together.
A few hours later, Jennifer and Evelyn get up to head to bed. Outside, the snow is still fresh and white, but inside the common room, there's a sense of warmth and togetherness.
"Goodnight, Evelyn," Jennifer says, giving her sister a goodnight kiss on the forehead. "See you tomorrow."
"Goodnight, Jennifer," Evelyn replies, smiling. "Sleep well."
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The next morning in the Great Hall, the atmosphere is lively as students gather for breakfast. The Gryffindor table is full of chatter and laughter, and Jennifer sits with her friends. They are deeply immersed in conversation while eating breakfast. Jennifer keeps an eye out for where Evelyn usually sits, but it seems her sister is running late. Professor Lupin is at the staff table and glances around the hall. He notices that Evelyn is missing from the Gryffindor table, where Jennifer is with some of her friends.
Suddenly, the sound of hurried footsteps and a door slamming open is heard. Evelyn rushes into the hall, breathless and looking stressed as if she has just run a marathon. Her clothes are disheveled and she seems overwhelmed by the panic of missing breakfast.
Jennifer sees her sister come in and immediately stands up. "Evelyn! What happened?" she calls out, but Evelyn is too busy trying to find a seat to respond.
Just as Evelyn sits down at the table, the calm breakfast moment turns into a shocking scene. The Weasley twins, Fred and George, appear behind Evelyn and Jennifer with large watering cans in their hands. They both look like they're about to carry out one of their infamous pranks.
"Good morning, Gryffindor!" Fred shouts, pouring water over Evelyn and Jennifer with a laugh.
George quickly follows with his can, and water pours down over their clothes and food. Jennifer and Evelyn get soaked from head to toe, and the previously peaceful breakfast moment turns into a water-splashing disaster.
Professor McGonagall, who has just seen what's happening, rises quickly and walks over to the Weasley twins with an angry expression. "What on earth do you think you're doing?" she says sharply. "This is absolutely unacceptable!"
Lupin, who has also observed the whole scene, stands up from his seat with a mix of irritation and concern. He walks towards the pranksters with a serious expression. "Fred, George, you need to stop this immediately. It's not okay to disturb others like this."
Fred and George, still laughing but now with a hint of guilt on their faces, put down their watering cans and try to hide their laughter. "Sorry, professor. We just wanted to give them a surprise," George says while wiping water droplets from his face.
"It's not a joke when it affects others, especially not during breakfast," McGonagall says in a stern tone. "You will clean up after yourselves immediately and make sure this doesn't happen again."
The Weasley twins nod and quickly begin cleaning up the water, while McGonagall and Lupin give Evelyn a sympathetic look and return to their seats, still irritated but relieved that the situation is under control.
Jennifer turns to Evelyn, who is sitting wet and red-faced. "Are you okay?" she asks with concern in her voice.
Evelyn tries to smile despite the situation, but she is clearly upset. "Yeah, I'm okay. I'm just shocked and wet."
Jennifer helps Evelyn dry off and they try to restore order at the table.