//------------------------------// // The Key // Story: Magical Mysteries of Hogwarts // by Juliaa //------------------------------// Twilight's POV "Alright you two! Welcome to our first extra Herbology classes. Yay!" Discord didn't sound too enthusiastic. "As I have said we will learn about this glowing plants and take care of them or whatever." Fluttershy looked excited while I was annoyed with his lack of interest. "Okay let's start planting!" "But wait" I said. "Don't we first need to learn about these plants? Or warnings? Or how to properly plant them? Or safety? Or literally anything??" "Nah, those are for nerds." WHAT? "I agree with Twilight" Fluttershy's voice was quiet but he apparently heard it because he instantly answered. "Alright then we will learn about it! I happen like teaching about this glowing stuff." "Yay!" He listened to her just like that? Why did he not to me? Does he know I saw him there? Is it because I am Slytherin? Am I annoyingly curious about it? I mean Fluttershy did say it in a nicer way while I got angry and annoyed. I facepalmed myself and both of them looked at me confused. "Didn't you say you want to learn it?" "I do! I do! I was just thinking about something." "Okay." Discord looked very suspiciously angry at me. Oh no, he knows, he definitely knows. The rest of the class went well, Discord told us everything we need to know and gave us extra homework, which I like. Then we planet the seeds. I wasn't able to ask any questions or anything because he spent whole time helping Fluttershy. Maybe he just hates me. Great, another Snape. But Fluttershy and him get on well. Seems like she will have to ask around more after all. ------ Later I was walking around the hallway when Pinkie basically jumped on me. "Have you heard?" "Heard what?" "About Celestial Ball?" "What's Celestial Ball?" "It's a ball that will be held soon. They are discussing which date to put. Isn't that exciting?" "Yeah, I guess it will be fun!" "Yes, we will be able to dance whole night and bring a date!" Pinkie was excited but then she looked at the clock. "Uh, gotta go! See you soon!" "See ya!" A date. And a ball. That sounds fun. But I don't even know would I rather go with Sunset or Rainbow Dash. ------- Days passed and Friday came. We all gathered at night. "This is it" I've said. "Let's open it!" Sunset was determed. We all took out our wands and made sure no one was around. Then I put in the key and opened the room. The light flashed from the room and we entered it. When we did we saw a key in the middle of the room with glowing rock on it. Around the room was a ghost. She was screaming. "Uhmm, hello?" I tried to get her attention. "Who dares to enter this room?" the ghost was angry. "What do you want?" "We just wanted to find out what mysteries this room holds." "Very well. I wasn't screaming to get someone's attention for nothing! If you want to find out the secret this key holds take it! But beware, there is a price to pay if you want to know the secret." "What price?" Sunset asked confused. "And where do we take it?" "You will see!" she said calmly but then angrily yelled. "Now LEAVE!" And we all ran outside and quickly locked the door. "What do we do now?" Applejack asked. "I don't know. Maybe there is a map or some button or spell which can help us" I replied. "I think we should go back to our rooms, someone is coming!" Rainbow warned us and we all quietly sneaked back to our rooms. ------ Next few mornings I have spent analysing the key. There must be something to it. But I couldn't seem to find the answer. And honestly, our Herbology extra class came way too soon. Discord seemed like he didn't sleep last few days and he was very annoyed and stressed. "Excuse me?" Fluttershy asked. "Yes?" "Discord, are you alright?" "Yeah, I'm fine." "Are you sure?" I joined. "No offense, but you don't look very well." "Yes! I am fine! Perfectly fine! What could possibly be wrong? It's not like some of you all students here mess with things you know nothing about! If whoever did that continues they will ruin everything!" Fluttershy and me looked at each other confused. "Ruin what exactly?" she asked. He sighed and has already calmed down from what appeared to be a small mental breakdown. "Nothing. Now let's get back to work." He proceeded to teach so I turned and whispered to Fluttershy, "you need to find out what it is." "Me? Didn't you say you will ask him?" she whispered back. "Yes but he hates me. He seems to like you though! You need to do it." "Uhm..." she didn't look comfortable at all. Then she sighed, "alright. We need to find out what we are going into after all." ------ I took a walk outside the castle. I needed some fresh air. I saw Hagrid outside his house taking care of a few bowtruckles. I approached him. “Do you maybe need help?” I’ve asked. “Well of course! I could use some help! Just be careful. Bowtruckles are—” “Peaceful but very shy creatures. I studied about them but never took care of one.” Soon Sunset approached. “Hey, can I join you too? I’m trying to stay away from my ex Flash Sentry. I mean what are the odds that your ex ends up in the same house as you?” she sounded frustrated. “Sure, we could use some help!” Hagrid said. We spent an hour helping Hagrid and then I left to take a walk in the corridor. ------- At the corridor I saw Applejack. “Hi!” “Oh hello!” “What are you up to?” “Waiting for Rainbow to go watch Quidditch practice. She said she wanted to try to join the team next week.” “Oh nice! I hope she makes it!” “Me too!” “You and her get along well.” “Yes. You and her too. Why do you ask?” “I was just wondering do you maybe like her?” “Hey guys!” Rainbow interrupted. “What are you talking about?” “Nothing!” I’ve said while Applejack said "Quidditch" at the same time. “Okaay, weird. Anyway, shall we go?” “Yep! Do you wanna come with us, Twilight?” “No thanks. I still have some book to finish. Have fun you two!” “Thanks you too!” --------- Fluttershy's POV I was sitting alone near a window in the hallway. It was the middle of the night and everything was dark. I just needed to take a walk. How did I get involved in this? I mean I am glad to make friends and this seems like a fun adventure but I don’t want us to get hurt. This can be very dangerous. And how am I supposed to find out things about Discord? Why me? Why can’t anyone else do it instead? They are much better at communicating. As I was wondering all of this, I have suddenly heard footsteps. I got scared and hid. Suddenly, I saw Discord. Oh no. I have decided to follow him anyway. He went to the door and had the key to open it. “I need to find out who took the key. I’ll ask the ghost. I need to stop them!” he whispered to himself, but it was loud enough to be heard. It also made me gasp. “Who’s there?” he suddenly turned around and I tried to hide as quickly as I could hoping he didn’t see me. “Fluttershy?” Oh crap!