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Chapter 28 Second Year Tryouts 
Saturday 15th of September 1973 

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The Legilimency research had 
been postponed for two days now,

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as regulars could never seem to 
find enough time alone to 

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actually begin reading the book.
But he never left his side, 

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always eager to tag along no 
matter how dull the matter 

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seemed. 
Finally though, that Saturday, 

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Barty had managed to land 
himself in detention, giving 

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regulars the rare solitude he 
craved. 

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Detentions had become a 
recurring matter for Barty, 

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always managing to ask the wrong
questions or pushing the 

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teacher's limits. 
Not that he did it on purpose, 

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he was simply too curious and 
intelligent for his own good. 

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With most of the older students 
of Off to Hoxmead, the castle 

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was as quite an empty as one 
could hope for. 

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Still, regulars wouldn't take 
any chances, making his way up 

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to the Astronomy tower, where 
the air was crisp but the 

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silence was guaranteed. 
The tower held a special place 

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for him. 
It was there, in that remote 

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height that he had first pierced
together. 

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Lupin's secret. 
Now it served at now it served 

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as his refuge. 
A place to think undisturbed, 

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and one of the few places in 
Hogwarts that fell truly his 

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own. 
Wrapping his cloak tightly 

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around him, he sat down on the 
cold stone floor, pulling the 

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book from his bag. 
He kept his expectations low. 

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Hogwarts Library wasn't known 
for its comprehensive selection 

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of books and subjects the school
might deem too powerful or too 

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dangerous. 
Yet he combed through the pages 

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meticulously, and finally the 
familiar word appeared in 

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elegant ink on the worn page. 
Legitimacy. 

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The origins of legitimacy are 
largely unknown, though it is 

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believed to date back several 
centuries. 

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Records suggest Salazar 
Slytherin himself, who lived in 

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the 10th century, was a master 
of this art. 

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Alongside the other Hogwarts 
founders. 

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He is credited with enchanting 
the Sorting Hat to possess the 

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form of this skill. 
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legitimacy requires neither one 
nor incantation, but most, but 

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most practitioners depend on 
both. 

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When performed without occulmacy
defences, it grants the 

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legitimans access to their 
targets, thoughts, memories, and

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emotions. 
Direct eye contact enhances its 

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efficient effectiveness, and 
only a select few have ever 

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truly mastered the craft. 
And that was it. 

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No instructions, no real 
guidance on how one could begin 

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learning legitimacy, or perhaps 
more importantly, occulmacy. 

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The book describes it as a skill
requiring innate talent and 

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practice, neither of which were 
easily acquired. 

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If Snape was indeed attempting 
to learn legitimacy, that could 

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mean he would have access to 
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Regulus. 
The dark thought settled in his 

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chest. 
He couldn't allow someone like 

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Snape to have access to the 
contents of his mind. 

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There are too many thoughts he 
needed to protect, one of which 

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is Lupin's secret. 
A secret he wouldn't allow Snape

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to uncover and expose. 
So really, he didn't have any 

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choice. 
Creature. 

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He called quietly, his voice 
echoing in the empty tower. 

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He'd never called his family 
herself this far from home, but 

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if ever there was a time to make
an exception, this was it. 

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He held his breath, almost 
doubting Creature would appear, 

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but after a soft pop, there he 
was, his wide eyes full of 

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concern. 
Master Regulus, is everything 

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OK? 
Creature asked, his voice barely

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above a whisper. 
Yes. 

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Regulus replied quickly, 
softening his tone. 

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I just need your help with 
something. 

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Creature eyed him rarely. 
Rarely. 

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It was no secret the Alf took 
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for regulars he was more than 
just a servant, he was a friend,

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one of the few he could trust 
unconditionally. 

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Anything from us, Sir Regulus. 
Creature murmured, though he 

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looked uncertain. 
I need you to go to my father's 

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study, there should be a book 
there. 

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Regulus said, choosing his words
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He knew Creature would be taking
a risk, and he didn't want to 

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make it more difficult than 
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Something that might mention 
legitimacy and occulancy, he 

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added. 
At the mention of these words, 

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Creature wrinkled his nose in 
disapproval. 

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Please, Masa, Regulus should not
try to learn such an art. 

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Creature, I need the book. 
Regulus tone grew sharp, and he 

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knew Creature noticed. 
He rarely spoke to him like 

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this, without the familiar 
politeness that had always 

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defined their interactions, but 
he was desperate and he couldn't

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afford to let Snape or anyone 
else have an advantage over him.

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For a moment creatures shoulders
sacked his face, his face a mix 

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of disappointment and resolve. 
Yes Master, I shall go fetch the

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book for you. 
He replied, his voice smaller 

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than had been moments before. 
Then was another soft pup. 

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He was gone. 
Regulus stood in the chilled 

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silence of the Astronomy Tower, 
watching the spot where Creature

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had been a moment before. 
The cold autumn breeze slipped 

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through the open arches, 
brushing his cheeks as he tried 

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to shake the feeling of Guild 
and gnawing at him. 

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Creature had never looked at him
with such weariness, and the 

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pang of regret twisted in his 
chest, but this was necessary. 

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He needed the knowledge, and he 
couldn't afford to delay any 

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longer if he turned his 
attention to the book in front 

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of him, trying to make sense of 
what little information he had 

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found about legitimacy. 
The lack of guidance was 

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frustrating, and the more he 
read, the clearer it became that

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learning legitimacy without a 
mentor, or at least a more 

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detailed text, was almost 
impossible. 

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The only way to truly protect 
his mind from Snape, from 

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anyone, was to learn occupancy. 
He closed his eyes, trying to 

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picture the process. 
How could one protect their mind

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from intrusion? 
He imagined shutting his 

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thoughts away behind the door, 
locking each one securely, but 

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it felt flimsy, more like a 
Daydream than anything real. 

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There is no guidance, no 
structure, just the quiet 

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aspiration to hide what he knew.
The soft pop creature reappeared

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at his side, a thick, weathered 
book clutched in his gnarled 

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hands. 
Master Regulus, the book you 

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asked for. 
Creature's voice was low, the 

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worry unmistakable. 
But please, Sir, Master should 

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not attempt these arts alone. 
Regulus took the book from him, 

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its cover worn and embossed with
the faded, ominous emblem of 

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serpents twined around each 
other. 

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He didn't meet Creature's gaze 
as he muttered. 

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Thank you, Creature, I'll be 
fine. 

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But Creature didn't move. 
Master Regulus, Creature begs. 

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These ads are not for young 
masters to meddle with. 

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They twist the mind to make it 
vulnerable. 

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Vulnerable. 
Regulus almost laughed at the 

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irony. 
Creature, if I don't learn this,

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my mind is already vulnerable. 
There are people here who'd see 

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into my thoughts if they could, 
and I can't let that happen. 

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Creature nodded slowly, but his 
eyes held a deep sadness. 

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Very well, Master Regulus. 
Creeta only asks that master. 

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Be careful. 
I will. 

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Regulus promised gently at this 
time. 

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He squeezed Creeta's shoulder 
briefly before the elf 

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disappeared with another pop, 
leaving Regulus alone with the 

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book. 
He opened it carefully, turning 

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to the index and scanning for 
occlamacy. 

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The entry led him to a passage 
towards the middle where he 

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found where he found an 
introduction to the art of 

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blocking one's mind. 
The description was technical, 

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outlining the basics the skill 
documents must learn to empty 

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their thoughts, acquire their 
emotions, and fortify their mind

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against intrusion. 
It mentioned meditation 

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exercises, but it was vague, 
almost as if it assumed the 

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reader already had some 
experience. 

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Experience which, quite frankly,
12 year old regulars did not 

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have. 
Saturday 22nd of September 1973.

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Wrigglers woke up that morning 
feeling like he'd swallowed a 

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bag of wriggling flubberworms. 
His nerves had him practically 

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vibrating, every bit of his 
usual composure blown to pieces 

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by the storm that had apparently
taken up residence in his 

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stomach overnight. 
Today was Quitted Trials Day, 

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the day he'd been anticipating 
and jutting for weeks. 

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He dreamed of playing for 
Slytherin for as long as he 

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could remember. 
It was the kind of ambition he'd

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hardly dare voice, even to 
himself, but he'd never wanted 

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something like this before. 
Well, maybe one other thing. 

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It was barely 6:00 AM when he 
yanked A groggy Barty from his 

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bed and dragged him down to the 
Great Hall, determined to fuel 

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up. 
Reg, it's too bloody early for 

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this. 
Barty mumbled around the yawn, 

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giving him a bleary eyed look. 
Honestly, I can't even see you 

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properly, why couldn't you wait 
another hour? 

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Because you'll think me later. 
Regulus replied with a smug, 

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pouring himself a cup of coffee 
despite the pang of guilt that 

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followed. 
His parents had always 

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disapproved of coffee, so Cross 
his mother would say best to 

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avoid it. 
But today was special, and he 

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needed all the energy he could 
muster. 

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Barty stifled another yawn and 
shoved a few scrambled eggs onto

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his plate. 
Don't worry, mate, you already 

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know you'll make the team. 
Regulus took a slow sip, 

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savouring the bitterness. 
Maybe, He muttered. 

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But I want to earn my sport 
party, not get it handed to me 

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just because of Sissy. 
Rolling his eyes, Barty gave me 

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a look of pity mingled with 
sleep deprivation. 

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Fine, fine, earn it then. 
Just know that if you don't make

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it, I'm going back to bed 
immediately. 

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Regulus managed to laugh, a 
brief moment of ease before the 

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nerves crawled up his spine. 
The two ate in relative silence,

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broken only by the occasional 
murmur of Barty's muttered 

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complaints. 
After breakfast, they made their

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way up to the pitch. 
With each step, Regulus's heart 

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pounded a little harder. 22 
people were trying out today for

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seven spots. 
He quickly scanned the pitch, 

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catching glimpses of familiar 
faces from last year's team, a 

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few second years trying to hide 
their jitters, and even a 

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handful of upperclassmen, 
including Evan Rosier, who was 

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pacing, rubbing his hands 
together like they might betray 

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him. 
Wrigley, as you made it. 

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A voice snapped him out of his 
spiraling thoughts. 

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Edmund Hampton, a towering 6th 
Gabita he'd spoken to earlier 

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that term, was grinning at him. 
The boy already had his queer 

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robes on, radiating confidence. 
Oh, hi. 

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Regulus replied, trying to 
muster a convincing smile as he 

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shoved his hands into his 
pockets to hide the faint 

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tremor. 
Edmund eyed him, clearly amused.

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Nervous, are you? 
Regulus scoffed, though his 

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cheeks tidded pink. 
Not terribly well. 

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Don't be. 
Edmund said to clapping him on 

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the shoulder, nearly knocking 
him off balance. 

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It's just quit it mate, just 
quit it. 

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Regulars muttered under his 
breath. 

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Right. 
He couldn't help but smile 

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despite himself. 
What position are you after? 

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Edmund asked, still smiling in 
the laid back way of his seeker.

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Regulars answered quietly, But 
with Sissy already there, I 

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might have to rethink. 
Smart move. 

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Edmund chuckled. 
Could always join me as Beater 

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could use a hand up there. 
Before Regulars could reply, 

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Nurses. 
His clear commanding voice rang 

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out. 
All right, listen up. 

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Trials are about to begin, so 
let's get things started. 

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But first a quick announcement. 
I won't be your captain this 

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year. 
Bull Stride will be taking over 

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the news. 
Had regulars like a rogue 

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bludger, Assisa wouldn't be 
picking the team. 

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She had reassured him so many 
times he'd taken it as a given 

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that she'd be there quietly, 
keeping an eye out for him. 

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He opened his mouth to protest, 
but Bulstroe didn't give anyone 

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a chance. 
With a sharp whistle, he barked 

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out the first set of 
instructions, sending everyone 

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up into the air. 
As soon as regulars took off, 

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the weight in his stomach 
lifted, the sky stretched out 

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around him, and he forgot 
everything except the rush of 

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air against his face. 
He dove, swerved, and climbed 

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with confidence, feeling at home
with a broom beneath him. 

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Each drill blurred to the next, 
his concentration unbreakable. 

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After a gruelling series of 
exercises, Bulstrode finally 

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called everyone down, announcing
the results on the spot. 

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Seeker Nessissa Black. 
No surprises there. 

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Beaters, Rubber Cell, Lestrange 
and Edmund Hampton. 

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Edmund's grin stretched ear to 
ear, looking like he'd just been

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handed a year's supply of 
butterbeer Chases Me. 

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Sophia Caulfield and Regulus 
Black. 

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Regulus's heart sword. 
He did it. 

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He actually did it. 
Edmund gave him a hearty slap on

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the back, whispering Torture, 
didn't I? 

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And finally, keeper Evan Rosier.
Reg does raise an eyebrow. 

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Not ideal. 
Evan Rosier was hearty, his 

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first choice as a team mate, but
he supposed he couldn't be picky

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now. 
Ball Strode went over the 

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training schedule, droning on 
about drills, strategies, and 

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how absolutely no one was to be 
late for Monday practices. 

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But most of the team wasn't 
listening, too caught up in the 

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excitement of making it. 
Regulus bit back a smile, 

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letting himself enjoy the moment
of joy for once. 

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After Bulstrode's curt 
dismissal, Regulus and the 

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others headed for the changing 
rooms. 

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Edmund was immediately pulled 
into a conversation with 

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Rubberstan about strategies and 
ambitions. 

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The two older boys locked in a 
deep discussion as they walked 

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ahead. 
Although from what it sounded 

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like, it was mostly Rubberstan 
who spoke, talking about he 

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would become captain next year 
on Spoelstra had graduated. 

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Edmund did not look convinced. 
Regulars watched them go, 

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feeling a bit relieved. 
At least Rubber Stun hadn't 

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aimed any backhanded remarks his
way yet. 

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When they reached the changing 
rooms, Regulars quickly moved to

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the back, hoping to avoid anyone
seeing the scars on his legs, 

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faint telltale marks of spells 
he'd rather not explain. 

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He had already planned it out 
during this first year, before 

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he even made the team the best 
ways to hide his cars. 

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He had already, He had, after 
all, managed to hide them from 

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Bartir for a year, and he was 
planning on keeping them hidden 

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from his new team as well. 
But as he was about to leave, he

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noticed ever lingering, sitting 
on the bench and half heartedly 

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polishing his broom. 
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Instead, he was sitting in full 
uniform, looking like he had all

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the time in the world. 
Regulus reached for the door, 

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but an impulse made him stop. 
They were going to be team 

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mates, after all, and Regulus 
knew that he wouldn't manage a 

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full year of Evan's mean 
remarks, so he cleared his 

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throat and awkwardly spoke. 
Uh, Congrats, Rosie. 

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Evan looked up, meeting 
Regulus's eyes with a stare that

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was oddly hollow. 
He was quiet for a moment, like 

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he was deciding on what to say, 
until he finally spoke. 

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Yeah, you 2 black. 
He muttered, sounding strangely 

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subdued. 
Regulus shifted awkwardly, half 

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expecting Evan to sneer or make 
some scathing comment, but the 

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boy just sat there staring at 
the floor as of lost and 

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thought. 
Right. 

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Regulus replied, glancing toward
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So you had practice then?