Drop in the Ocean

Upon arriving at Hogwarts, Celeni, Joyce and Ethan picked the nearest horseless carriage that will bring them to the castle. They sat comfortably and as it accelerated, the wind touched Celeni's face and she realized that she was staring at Ethan who was right across her.

"Hey Ethan, did you enjoy your summer." Joyce interrupted the moment.

"Yeah, definitely. I didn't go anywhere but practicing Quidditch with my sibs was a blast. My dad gave me a new broom for making it Quidditch Captain." Ethan said.

"How come you never told us that?! You have been arranging line-ups and you never considered friendship over skill. But thanks for the candied apples you've sent me. They're really sweet. You're really sweet." Celeni said.

"Yeah, your mom should give me the recipe. I think I'll sell them in my grandmother's neighborhood. A lot of Muggle kids there would love it." Joyce said.

"I was eating it hidden because I'm not allowed to have sweets. My mom's a dentist you know." Celeni said.

Then they arrived at the towering castles of Hogwarts where the first thing that Ethan did was to look for Madam Hooch to inquire about Quidditch schedules.

"We just arrived Ethan, come with us to the feast. Madam Hooch will be there." Joyce said.

"No, I want to talk to her before the Sorting." Ethan said.

"Very well then, do what makes you feel good inside." Celeni said.

So Joyce and Celeni made their way to the Ravenclaw table in the Great Hall where a long line of First Years were waiting to be sorted. Then they notice certain absences at the Gryffindor table.

"Hey Celeni, the great Harry Potter is missing."

"Yeah, also his sidekick. Percy did tell us that right?" Celeni said.

Then, a surprise approached them.

"Hi there Celeni… and Joyce. I'm sorry again. And bon appetit," a handsome Oliver Wood approached them.

"Thanks Oliver. I did say your apology was accepted right?" Celeni said.

"But one person didn't." Oliver said in reply

"Hmph," Joyce angrily muttered.

"Alright then, I have to go back to my table and do all the cheering stuff. See you soon." Oliver said.

"I don't know what your problem is but I think you should give the guy a chance. He is genuinely apologizing." Celeni said.

"Well Celeni, it's obvious that he likes you." Joyce said.

Celeni blushes. "Well, I don't think so. I think he's just being nice. And you're totally being close-minded about being friends with him."

"So I guess you like him too huh."

Celeni blushes again (it's becoming a habit!). However, the first Ravenclaw (Haydensen, Sarah) was Sorted and the two friends dropped the topic and stood up to clap and cheer.