Supervision Duty ((Sadie then anyone))

[Lenora Byers]

The fifth of November, Bonfire Night. Lenora was excited that Hogwarts was celebrating this year, what fun. Of course she would be busy with supervision duties, as a prefect she had to make sure everyone was being safe and what not… These were still children and that was still a real fire. Plus when crowds got together people tended to do silly things… But hopefully everyone would be mature enough and the night would be quite enjoyable. Lenora left her hair long and pulled it out of her face using a hair band before beginning a search for her pink scarf. It would be chilly that night, Lenora would need to dress for the cold and then maybe huddle by the fire where she would be able to take off a layer or two.

The school was buzzing with excitement, Lenora could feel it as she walked through the halls. Many people seemed to be wearing winter cloaks, as she was, though not as many seemed to be bright enough to wear a hat and gloves. Lenora sang to herself as she passed a few suits of armour and could almost swear she saw, out of the corner of her eye, one turn its head after her. Of course, that was something she was quite used to, having spent almost 7 years living in the castle. It was certainly something she was going to miss after graduation, though. How different everything would be after graduation… she was even planning on moving to London which would mean moving out of the family home, for real this time not just the school year.

As Lenora entered the grounds she felt the chill of the wind sweep her cloak and was quite glad she bundled up. The bonfire was set to be down by the lake so Lenora decided to run around over to there first. There were people milling about, excited to get the party started. The fire was just beginning to crackle and pop. First and foremost Lenora walked over to the snack table where she grabbed a bottle of butter beer, sure there was more than enough to go around but she feared if she came later they may all be gone.

Drink in hand Lenora started wandering through the crowd, looking to see what she could help out with, and how everyone was getting along. Nearby the bonfire, in the slowly growing crowd, Lenora spotted a familiar head and made her way over to say hi. “Sadie?” Lenora asked as she drew near. “I thought it was you, hi!” she said as she took a seat beside the younger girl. “Looks like it’s going to be quite the party tonight, doesn’t it?”

[Sadie Rivers H6]

Sadie couldn’t believe it was the time of year again for the bonfire. She couldn’t wait either. To watch all the younger students playing around the fire and to see all the prefects with their watchful eyes making sure that none of the younger ones hurt themselves or each other. Every year though, Sadie had went to the bonfire alone, this year was of course no exception. Although Sadie had hoped it would be. Sadie seemed to be shy when it came to making new friends and most of her friends had been way too busy to associate with her, or at least that was what she had assumed. She hadn’t tried to bother any of her friends about the lack of time they had been able to spend together. Sadie’s year had been a bit rough on her anyway. Sadie had given up the search for any other family members over the summer. She had found Sierra after all, which had left her to know that she wasn’t the last of her family living. Sadie sighed at the thought. She had to get rid of the thoughts so that she could enjoy her time at the bonfire.

Sadie looked through her wardrobe trying to find just the right outfit. She wanted something that would keep her warm but at the same time would scream house pride for all the different houses. Sadie found the perfect outfit at the very back of her wardrobe. One of her favorites as well, a multi-colored sweater dress that looked wonderful with Sadie’s favorite black tights. The dress came just above Sadie’s knees and the tights would keep her legs warm so that she wouldn’t freeze. This with Sadie’s black combat boots added, and the ensemble would be complete. She could grab her white jacket to wear over it, so that none of her other coats would interfere with the outfit. Sadie had coats of every color, but with her wanting to show school pride by wearing all the house colors, a white coat would look the best. Sadie dug the clothes out of the wardrobe, found the boots and the coat she needed, and proceeded to the bathrooms so that she could shower and do her hair before going to the bonfire. Grabbing her make-up bag, wand and hair supplies on the way out, Sadie remembered that she needed a towel. She took time to grab that and made her way out of the dorms.

After a hot shower, dressing and taking the time to do her hair and make-up, Sadie finally felt confident enough to make her way out to the bonfire. Maybe tonight she would find someone to talk to, or even be able to talk to one of her friends, who knew what the night would bring. Sadie found the drink table, grabbed herself a butter beer and moved toward the bonfire. Finding a good place not so close to the fire that she would get extremely hot, but not so far away that she would get too cold, Sadie stood looking at the ever growing crowd, not paying attention to anything particular until she heard a familiar voice. Turning to see whom had called her name; Sadie smiled realizing it was her older friend Lenora. As Lenora approached, Sadie heard her question, “I think it’s going to be big. Just hope none of the younger ones go crazy this year.” She answered calmly.

Sadie knew that if Lenora was thinking the bonfire was going to be quite a party, then she must be on prefect supervision duty. “Don’t they ever let prefects have fun?” Sadie asked Lenora jokingly. She knew being a prefect was a huge responsibility and it entailed making sure every student in Hogwarts was safe. But it seemed as if the prefects never got to have any fun of their own. Sadie wondered if it was all work and no play for her friends who were prefects.

[Lenora Byers]

Lenora chuckled when Sadie said she hoped none of the younger students went crazy. “Oh, they always go crazy. That’s half the fun of the night. I mean, enjoying the bonfire ourselves is nice, but there is something fun about watching the excitement in everyone else. You can almost feel the air buzzing… Sure some would call it the breeze,” Lenora joked “but you can feel people are just raring to go. Waiting for someone to do something big so they can all follow. It’s exciting, can’t help but catch a little bit of the crazies.”

The fire popped and crackled a comfortable distance away and Lenora snuggled into her fluffy scarf. It was a comfortable night really, despite the excitement trying to bust it’s way through any kind of calm. But it really was nice. As Lenora took a swig of her drink she heard Sadie ask if prefect work was always just that, an un-enjoyable job. “Sure, I am on duty, but it’s fun enough.” Lenora said looking back over at Sadie. “I mean, sometimes it would be cool to just be able to let go and relax but… this is a responsibility I have been granted and I am proud of it so… Plus it’s great to know I am doing something to help the school which has given me so much. Besides, it is fun. I still get to enjoy the bonfire like everyone else. I still get to eat and drink, talk to my friends as you can see” Lenora said with a wink at Sadie.

There was a shout as a group of third year boys started jumping on each other on the other side of the bonfire, Lenora’s attention caught and she watched to make sure they were all staying a safe distance from the fire before turning back to Sadie. “Sorry, but yeah, being a prefect does have it’s responsibilities but it’s fun too, in a different way I guess. It’s fun and exciting to know that not only am I enjoying a good party but I get to almost play hostess too, in that I make sure everyone is having a good time but not tearing up the place.” Lenora said with a small laugh. In all honesty, she really did enjoy being a prefect, and not just for the honour it was to have been made one.