The bustling streets of Hogsmeade were alive with chatter and laughter as Hogwarts students explored shops, savored treats, and enjoyed their rare day outside the castle grounds. Jason, however, had a particular task. He entered a cozy compartment in a corner tea shop and spotted his grandmother, Q, waiting for him.
Jason cast : "Muffliato " -Prevents others from overhearing conversations
Jason: "Hey, Gran! How are you doing?"
Q's face lit up as she stood to embrace him warmly.
Q: "Jason, my sweet boy. It's good to see you. How are you?"
Jason: "Excellent, Gran. Guess what? I became an Animagus."
Q raised an eyebrow, her expression a mix of pride and exasperation.
Q: "Jason, slow down with the risky endeavors, will you? You're going to give me grey hairs—oh wait, too late."
Jason grinned cheekily.
Jason: "No promises, Gran. You know me."
Q sighed theatrically, shaking her head.
Q: "You'll be the death of me, Jason."
Jason: "Hey, don't blame me! You're already ancient. You could go at any moment… maybe right now—nope, still kicking. You're safe."
Q: "Safe, you rascal of a grandson. Here, take your package before I rethink letting you leave alive."
She handed him a four neatly wrapped package. Jason opened it to reveal a gleaming piece of goblin silver.
Q: "Congratulations on being selected for your Quidditch team. I understand the Firebolt—best broomstick on the market—but what in Merlin's name do you need goblin silver for?"
Jason's eyes twinkled as he carefully examined the silver.
Jason: "Well, Gran, I'm working on creating an artifact."
Q leaned back, arms crossed, intrigued.
Q: "An artifact, is it? You never cease to surprise me. Care to tell your old Gran what you're up to?"
Jason smirked mischievously.
Jason: "Not yet, Gran. At least let me make it first."
He stood, tucking the items into his bag.
Jason: "Now I have to run; my friends are waiting for me outside."
Q narrowed her eyes playfully.
Q: "Oh, look at you, bolting away after collecting your loot. Not even staying for a cup of tea with your Gran."
Jason chuckled as he headed toward the door.
Jason: "Knowing you, if this was just about package, you'd have sent an owl. You're probably here to meet someone else. Bye, Gran!"
Outside, Simon, Vik, Josh, JJ, Tobi, Harry Lewis, and Ethan stood waiting. As Jason approached, the group spotted him carrying three packages.
Jason: "Alright, lads, early Christmas for you. Catch!"
He tossed the packages to Simon and Tobi. They tore them open eagerly, revealing brand-new Firebolt broomsticks.
Simon: "No way…"
Tobi: "This… this is…"
JJ, Ethan, and Harry Lewis stared, slack-jawed.
JJ: "Oh my god!"
Ethan: "What!"
Harry Lewis: "I'm dreaming. This isn't real. It can't be."
Vik, meanwhile, looked utterly baffled.
Vik: "What's the big deal? It's just a broomstick."
Josh gasped in mock horror.
Josh: "Just a broomstick? Vik, this isn't any broomstick. It's a Firebolt! The fastest broom on the market."
JJ: "Jason, how did you even get these? They're impossible to find!"
Harry Lewis: "Professionals use these! People are waiting months to get them!"
Ethan: "This is insane. Absolutely mental!"
Jason raised his hands to calm them down.
Jason: "Alright, alright, don't cause a scene. My Gran works with Firebolt, so I managed to snag a couple."
Simon hugged the broom, grinning from ear to ear.
Simon: "Your Gran has the best job in the world. Thanks, Jason."
Tobi: "Mate, I can't wait to fly this thing. You're a legend, Jason."
Jason shrugged casually.
Jason: "No big deal. With these, we'll wipe the pitch with Slytherin."
Noticing the other boys looking wistful, Jason addressed them.
Jason: "Don't worry, guys. I could only get three this time, but by Christmas, all of you will have one."
JJ: "You're serious? Thanks, mate!"
Ethan: "You're a lifesaver, Jason."
Harry Lewis grinned.
Harry Lewis: "Guess I'll have to join the Quidditch team next year."
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The night was cloaked in a blanket of stars as Jason slipped silently out of Hogwarts, his footsteps barely audible against the soft grass. The castle loomed behind him, its glowing windows winking like fireflies. The forbidden forest stretched ahead, its trees whispering secrets to the midnight breeze. Jason stopped just inside the shadow of the first trees and pulled his wand.
Jason: "Okay, Gastly, you can come out now."
a swirl of mist began to form, coalescing into the mischievous, grinning face of Gastly. The ghostly Pokémon materialized with a faint shimmer, its purple haze swirling lazily around it.
Gastly: "Gas—gas!"
Jason grinned, guilt creeping into his tone as he responded.
Jason: "Yes, mate, I'm sorry. I should have brought you out more often."
Gastly tilted its head, its wide, toothy grin never faltering.
Gastly: "Gas-gas."
Jason chuckled, shaking his head.
Jason: "I know, I know. You're a social creature, and I've been keeping you cooped up. Let's make up for it tonight, yeah? Let's fly around a bit."
Gastly: "Gas-gas!"
It bobbed excitedly, its ghostly haze flickering with energy. Jason stepped back, his wand still in hand.
Jason: "Alright then, let's do this properly."
In the blink of an eye, Jason's form began to shimmer and shift. His limbs shrank, his clothes seemed to meld into his body, and black feathers erupted across his skin. A sleek, glossy raven now stood where Jason had been, its intelligent eyes gleaming under the pale moonlight.
Jason spread his wings, giving them a testing flap.
Jason: "Caw!" (Translation: "Let's go, mate!")
Gastly bobbed with delight and floated upward as Jason launched himself into the air. Together, they soared above the treetops, weaving between ancient branches and darting through the forest canopy.
The forbidden forest, often shrouded in menace, seemed to hum with a quiet enchantment under the duo's flight. Gastly twirled through the air, its misty form leaving trails that sparkled faintly in the moonlight. Jason kept pace, his raven wings slicing cleanly through the cool air.
Occasionally, Gastly would dart ahead, teasingly phasing through a tree trunk or a low-hanging branch, while Jason had to navigate the old-fashioned way.
Jason: "Caw-caw!" (Translation: "Show-off. I'll outfly you yet!")
Gastly let out a bubbling laugh-like noise, spinning in place before floating up higher.
As they reached a clearing, Jason landed on a gnarled branch, the wood creaking slightly under his weight. He ruffled his feathers, tilting his head to watch Gastly hover above him.
Jason (as a raven): "Caw!" (Translation: "Good night for a fly, isn't it?")
Gastly gave an approving hum, bobbing closer as if agreeing.
The pair continued their playful escapade for another hour, their movements a harmonious dance between ghostly wisps and sleek black wings. The forbidden forest, so often a place of fear and mystery, seemed to smile upon their lighthearted mischief.
As the first hints of dawn began to brush the horizon with faint golds and pinks, Jason cawed one last time, signaling it was time to head back. Gastly floated beside him as they flew low through the forest, returning to Hogwarts just as quietly as they had left.
Jason transformed back into his human form at the edge of the forest, looking down at Gastly with a grin.
Jason: "Well, mate, that was brilliant. We'll have to do this again soon."
Gastly: "Gas-gas!"
Jason chuckled softly and patted Gastly's swirling form before slipping back into the castle, leaving the forest to its secrets once more.
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