"I miss you," Fred said one morning while he and Tori were walking to class.

"You see me every day. We have several classes together." Tori raised an eyebrow, a smile on her face as she looked up at him.

Fred smirked sheepishly. "I'm trying to swoon you, Tori. Lee told me all about hit it won Alicia's heart or something."

Tori laughed, leaning against a wall. "Don't ever take advice from Lee." She went up to kiss him when she felt a sudden force jerking her away.

When Tori looked up, she and Fred were hit several feet apart. Professor Umbridge had walked by and was now rounding the corner with her wand out.

"Are you alright?" Fred asked, glaring after the teacher. "Yeah," Tori nodded, "Fine."

There was absolute no doubt Umbridge was taking her Insquitor powers to an advantage. She began making all sorts of ridiculous rules.

Educational Decree Number One
Any student found in possession of a spell check quill will be punished.

Educational Decree Number Nine
Students found in possession of sweets from "unauthorized suppliers" will be expelled.

Educational Decree Number Twenty-Four
Music playing is forbidden during study hours.

Educational Decree Number Twenty-Six
Boys & girls are not permitted to be within six inches of each other.

"This is getting insane," Alicia mumbled, watching as Filch nailed number twenty-six into the wall above the Great Hall on a Friday. "You're just upset you can't go snogging Lee anymore," Katie replied, causing Alicia to jab her in the gut.

"She's taking over the entire school." Tori sighed, staring up at the other decrees. "It's not fair. I reckon she'll find a way to ban the upcoming Hogsmeade trip."

The three girls ventured out into the courtyard, where Fred and George were showing off their new firework to a small crowd who had gathered to watch.

The twins were passing it back and forth as many of the people standing around cheered.

Fred passed it to George before George passed it to Tori. She juggled it before throwing it back at Fred, he was tossing it up in the air when the spark suddenly died down and Umbridge was standing there with her wand outwards.

The crowd immediately groaned as she turned away and the twins came together. "That's a second time this week," George mumbled as the crowd of students got smaller and smaller. "How are we supposed to get customers if she keeps stopping us from showing our products?"

"She doesn't care. The nasty old toad." Tori made a face at the Professor from behind her back before grabbing Fred's hand. "Come on, we're going to be late to Herbology."

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Later that night in the common room, Tori was studying with Fred when Angelina burst into the room, looking grumpier than normal. "Let me guess... Harry's got another detention?" Fred asked, not even glancing up from his Charms homework.

"He claims he didn't do anything wrong." Angelina spat, taking a seat on the red couch next to them.

"He probably didn't. Umbridge is out for him, anyway."

Umbridge was really out for anyone. It was now known for her new form of punishment after McGonagall had loudly expressed her shock towards the use.

Tori hadn't yet gotten a detention, but she wouldn't be surprised if she was the next. Umbridge had made it quite clear she didn't like Tori. She used any excuse she could to take house points away against her.

Miss Silvers, you're not reading the right page. Five points from Gryffindor.

Miss Silvers, you're being too loud in the corridor, five points from Gryffindor.

Tori wanted to turn her into a frog, but she imagined that wouldn't go over well.

"Georgie and I find it flattering she's put up Educational Decree Number Nine, she can at least try and name us," Fred mumbled, grabbing his wand so the book in front of him would rise up.

"No, she shouldn't," Tori replied. "Keep it quiet. Sell your things at Hogsmeade, I don't need you two getting expelled."

"I thought our seventh year was supposed to be a fun one," Fred complained, slowly letting the book drift back down towards the table. Angelina had gotten up by then and sighed.

"I'm going to bed. I've got to figure out how we're going to practice without a seeker again. I mean, Slytherin's got a new keeper from what I've heard she's good. Ron needs more training..."

"She? Who's the Slytherin keeper?" Tori interrupted. She seemed to have already known the answer when Angelina made a face realizing what she had said.

Angelina hesitated before sighing once more. "Your sister."

Tori let out a rather odd laugh, causing Fred and Angelina to exchange looks. "Well, at least we don't have to worry about me getting seriously injured, yeah? I mean, with Avalon there was an actual risk. What's my sister going to do, throw the quaffle at me?"

"I guess so," Angelina said slowly. She said goodnight and headed up the stairs towards the girl dormitory.

"You sure you're okay?" Fred asked as Tori leaned her head on his shoulder. "Yeah. I guess."

this is literally one of my shortest chapters but i don't want to start anything yet.

i get to go into school tomorrow.
yay.