[center][color=9e005d][h1]Demetria Graves[/h1][/color][/center] The morning of returning to Hogwarts was a relaxed one in the Graves household. Demi woke up early to make a special breakfast for the men of her life, since it would be months until they could see each other again. They talked and laughed their way through freshly-baked cinnamon rolls with icing, scrambled eggs, bacon, turkey ham, hash browns and milk or orange juice. Having packed their belongings the following night and leaving them at the center of the living room, the family moved there to say goodbye to their father before apparating to the train station; Demi having just earned her Apparating licence that summer. Kaden, like the gentleman his mother had raised, carried Demi's trunk and owl cage until they had reached the crowded platform. Luke gave his brother a big hug before mounting his and Demi's trunks onto the train. Demi followed suit, giving Kaden a peck on the cheek. [b][color=9e005d]"I'll miss you so much, big brother!"[/color][/b] she told him sweetly, breaking the hug and looking into a pair of eyes just like her own. Kaden smiled, ruffled her hair a little and kissed her forehead. [b][color=7ea7d8]"I'll be counting the days until you guys are back, lil' sis. That's how much I'll miss you,"[/color][/b] he replied before turning to Luke, his face getting serious. [b][color=7ea7d8]"Make sure no bastards want to or even try to mess around with her, okay? Keep your eyes peeled.[/color][/b] Luke nodded. [b][color=0054a6]"You know it, Kae. I'll protect her with my life."[/color][/b] Demi rolled her eyes, a playful smile on her full lips. [b][color=9e005d]"Guys! It's always the same thing every year! You two and dad are the only men in my life. Quit being so darn overprotective!"[/color][/b] Giggling, she pulled her brothers into a group hug and said a last goodbye before Demi and Luke walked inside the train. They quickly found an empty compartment in which they settled their things and discussed the upcoming Quidditch season before the train began to move and they were joined by three scared-looking first years, Chris, Stella and Leslie, that couldn’t find anywhere else to sit. Demi, always having a soft spot for children, quickly erased their fears away and made them feel right at home. Before long, the five were sharing their background stories and talking animatedly. [b][color=fff79a]“What does that badge on your robes mean, Demi?”[/color][/b] asked Chris, pointing at a badge that was neatly pinned onto Demi’s robes. [b][color=fff79a]“How come we don’t have one?”[/color] [/b] Demi smiled proudly, plucking out the badge from her robes, placing it on her open palm and offering the kids a better view of it. [b][color=9e005d]“I’ve been named the Quidditch captain of the Gryffindor team this year, so they gave me this badge to let people know. Only the team captains get it.”[/color][/b] [b][color=fff79a]“Woah…”[/color][/b] Leslie whispered in awe, her brown eyes staring at the badge in reverence. [b][color=fff79a]“What’s Quidditch?”[/color][/b] asked Stella. The question was no surprise, seeing as the young girl was a Muggleborn. The rest of the trip went on with Demi and Luke trying to explain the basics of Quidditch to the kids while they shared the Chocolate Cauldrons that the Graves had bought. The fivesome was so immersed in conversation that they failed to see the Old Hogwarts’ ruins. Before long, they had arrived at the platform just in front of the old school. The first years, having heard the call for them to step outside first, exited the compartment, giving Demi and Luke warm hugs before departing. Demi carefully stepped off the train, being hit immediately with a warm breeze and the smell of pine trees. She looked around at all the hassle, suddenly missing the days when Kaden joined them. She dreaded to think that she would be on her own next year. Pushing the unwelcome thoughts aside, Demi made her way to the Great Hall alongside Luke. Her blue eyes wandered to the Quidditch field, with its house flags waving high in the air, seemingly calling out to her. She bit her lower lip longingly, wanting nothing more than to take her broomstick and get the buzz and freedom that could only be reached by flying through the clouds. Of course, she'd had to wait until the next day. They were now inside the castle and facing the stairs of the Great Hall when a crash and laughter reached Demi's and Luke's ears. Going through the double doors, Demi had just enough time to notice that a girl she only knew by sight was lying right on top of someone else's chest before a round of cheers and appoause suddenly filled the dining hall. She whipped her head in the direction of the noise, only to notice that it was coming from the Gryffindor table, where all the students were standing and beaming in her direction. [b][color=9e005d][i]It seems word got out FAST that I'm captain...[/i][/color][/b] she was thinking, right before she let out a shriek of surprise when Luke and the rest of the Gryffindor team all took Demi into their arms and made their way to the table singing: [b][color=9e0039][i]Demi is our Queen She will not let the other teams win That's why Gryffindor's all sing Demi is our Queen.[/i][/color][/b] They carefully sat Demi down in the middle of the table, where the other students made their way to congratulate her. Her face bright with embarrassment, she shook hands and thanked fellow students for what seemed like forever, when they heard a familiar voice of the Slytherin table say: [b][color=c4df9b]"Who in their right mind would let [i]Graves[/i] of all people be Captain? It seems we'll have an easy win this year."[/color] [/b] The whole Hall went quiet. Standing up and smiling confidently, Demi turned to face the person. [b][color=9e005d]"I hope you keep that same train of thought when we win the Quidditch House Cup this year [i]again[/i], just like it's been for the last two years."[/color][/b] she said cheekily, blowing them a kiss before taking her seat again.