Chapter 2: Matching Panties and Tie!

Madam Hooch began her usual lecture, a speech you had heard so many times that your mind began to wander to a particular Slytherin: Merula Snyde.

Throughout the class, Merula hadn’t said a word to you, whether good or bad. That changed when Madam Hooch announced a broom-flying race and instructed everyone to partner up. You disregarded Rowan, Ben, and even Penny, your closest friends, as you walked over to Merula. “What do you want, [Last Name]?” she demanded. “I was wondering if you’d like to have a race,” you challenged. Being a competitive soul, Merula accepted with enthusiasm.

Before starting, you made a subconscious decision to let her take the lead. As Madam Hooch blew her whistle, Merula dashed off with you following closely behind. You discreetly cast a spell to generate wind in the direction of your race. As she expertly dodged a tree, you glanced over and were surprised to see that her panties matched her tie: green with white stripes!

However, your distraction caused you to realize too late that you needed to change direction, and you collided with the Whomping Willow. The tree, not appreciating the contact, sent you flying into the air and then pummeled you. Merula, Madam Hooch, and the others rushed over to assist you. After a moment, you awoke to find yourself in the hospital wing with a mysterious card on your lap. You opened it and discovered it was a get-well card, but the sender’s identity remained a mystery.