The Feathered Serpent: Chapter 24

Note: All characters in this fic are over the age of consent.

The Dueling Chamber of Hogwarts was a hubbub of chatter and excited conversations as students gathered for the upcoming meeting wherein several students would be attempting to climb up the ranks as usual.

The stands stood high above the large platform erected in the middle, surrounded by the cushioned floor and spell-resistant walls to protect the onlookers. The multitude of students mulled about, discussing the developments expected of the first session after the Yule holidays.

The past few sessions had been quite uneventful, at least when compared to the first one when a certain pair of students had obliterated forty students each in the duels, climbing two ranks in a feat that had never happened before or repeated since then. It came as a shock to everyone when considering the students were first-years who, although they knew the spells and how to cast them, were either not knowledgeable enough to compete against older students or did not have enough practice. Those two, however, had demonstrated that they were different, and everyone had taken note.

The mood had been divided during the next session when they didn’t show up. While a large group of students were disappointed that they would not get such a phenomenal showing again, there was no lack of duelists who were relieved that they would not have to go against the pair of demons who ruthlessly dispatched one opponent after another.

As the students talked amongst themselves, most of them missed the figures that entered the chamber. It was only when someone shouted, “It’s them!”, that they looked over, and the buzz intensified instantly.

The couple kept a look of confident amusement on their faces as they walked in together, arm in arm and presenting as united a front as they possibly could, and gracing the students with a typical celebrity smile, they walked along the walls toward the changing area at the back.

Eyes followed them on their way as whispers rippled the crowd. One session. That was all they had been present in, and yet, they were considered legends in this chamber.

They spotted Professor Flitwick who called them over, and exchanging a glance, they walked toward him.

“I’m sure these students are expecting another splendid performance from you two, as am I,” Flitwick smiled. “Before we get started today, there is something I’d like to discuss with you.”

Harry and Daphne straightened as one, nodding as they gave the former duelist their undivided attention. They knew Flitwick wouldn’t have called them over if it wasn’t something important.

“As you know, the European Dueling Tournament will be held over the summer. It’s a prestigious tournament that attracts the finest young duelists from across the continent,” Flitwick paused, his gaze sweeping over them. “And I believe you two have what it takes to represent Hogwarts, and indeed, Wizarding Britain.”

Proud smiles emerged on their faces and they gave Flitwick a respectful nod. It was an honor to have someone of his stature speak those words.

“We’d be honored, Professor,” Daphne intoned respectfully.

Flitwick smiled in approval. “I thought as much, however,” he added, his tone turning serious, “it is not so straightforward. There is a caveat to all this. Only students ranked Duke or Duchess are eligible to participate in the qualifying tournament held here at Hogwarts.”

He paused, letting his words sink in. “While your first showing was… remarkable, climbing three ranks so quickly, you’ll need to reach those ranks if you want to even have a shot at qualifying.”

Harry and Daphne exchanged a meaningful glance, both knowing the task they had ahead of them.

“Now, you managed to win forty duels in quick succession in your first session,” Flitwick praised, his voice filled with pride, but it quickly took on a note of caution as he continued, “but the duels from now on will be against higher ranked duelists, which means you won’t have such an easy time going forward. You’ll be challenged, the duels will last more, perhaps you’ll even lose one or a few, but things will be tougher from now on. There is no doubt about that. You have until the second week of February, which means just over a month, when the qualifiers will be held. Time, as you can see, is not exactly on your side.”

They nodded, seeing where the man was coming from, but as they exchanged a confident glance, they knew it was an easy task for them. They were confident that they could make quick work of anyone they faced, and it was because they believed the others were trash. They knew they were stronger and more capable than anyone they could come up against. It was an attitude that was borderline arrogant, but they had everything to back it up with their performance, and that was all that mattered. The duels might be longer and their progress might not be as drastic as it was in that one session they had attended, but there was no doubt in their minds that they could attain the rank of Duke and Duchess, and perhaps even beyond that, in the one month that remained.

“I wish you two the best of luck, and I want you to know that not only I, but all the members of the staff and even the students have very high hopes of you two,” Flitwick smiled, and with a final nod, he left them to their thoughts.

“Well, we knew already that it was not going to be easy like it was last time,” Harry smiled. “The higher ranks are indeed much better and capable.”

“Well, that’s why they’re higher ranked,” Daphne remarked. “Remember that Hufflepuff girl? Her aim was on point.”

“And her opponent. His shields were sturdy as well.”

“It’s going to be exciting though, isn't it?”

“I don’t think I’d call a hectic schedule exciting, Daph,” Harry remarked dryly. “Moody is demanding as fuck, plus we’re supposed to start our animagus training properly soon. It’s going to be a tight and tiring schedule if we aim to make it to all these meetings.”

“But we’ll manage,” Daphne intoned as they resumed walking. “It’s only for a month, maybe even less if we go all out.”

“Which we’re not,” Harry said firmly. “Challenging ourselves, remember?”

“Just a little bit?” Daphne asked cheekily. “Come on. Five percent.”

Amused, Harry shook his head as she grinned. Together, they walked by the rows, ignoring the whispers around them as they reached the entrance to the changing room, nodding at the small group of students that stood nearby. Their eyes widened slightly at being acknowledged, and the couple shared an amused glance as they walked past them into the tunnel.

“Look at you, a natural celebrity,” Harry teased, squeezing Daphne’s hand in his as she parted, going over to one of the lockers that glowed once she stopped in front of it. Her combat attire appeared inside on its own.

“Don’t you get started now,” Daphne groaned. “You know how tiring it is to put on a front like that?”

“Oh, believe me I know,” Harry sighed. “Merlin, I never thought I’d ever have this kind of life before I entered the Wizarding World.”

“I can imagine,” Daphne replied. “Alright, then. Let’s get ready for the show, shall we?”

“Eager to captivate your fans, eh?” Harry asked, amused, as he glanced at her.

Daphne tapped the combat attire with her wand, and her clothes shifted instantly, her school uniform appearing in her hands which she promptly pushed inside the locker, shutting it close.

Smirking, she turned to her boyfriend and asked teasingly, “Jealous, Mr. Potter?”

Harry repeated the gesture, watching with satisfaction as Daphne’s eyes raked over his form. He turned and slowly walked over toward her, coming to a stop in front of her. Her head tilted upward, gazing deeply into his emerald orbs as Harry took hold of her chin, leaning close.

“Of those losers? Who can do nothing but watch when I am the only one who can do all sorts of things to you?” He asked huskily, his eyes glinting, and Daphne’s eyes flashed as well. “And don’t think you’re the only one who gets ogled here. But we both know you’re the only one with exclusive rights to this and everything else.”

He took her hand and rested it right over his groin, his breathing ragged as he felt her give him a gentle squeeze.

“You’re planning to climb up ranks today, right?” She asked huskily. “Because your actions for sure don’t make me believe you are. And trust me, if this goes any further, none of us are getting on that dueling platform, I’m telling you that.”

Harry’s gaze darkened, his hand reaching out and caressing her delicious curves over her sexy combat attire.

“Maybe I don’t mind that too much,” he said. His voice was gruff and his eyes filled with desire as he leaned closer, their lips almost touching. Their eyes shut close and Harry felt her hand climbing up his chest slowly. “Maybe I show you why I can never be jealous of those losers, while you show me why those silly fangirls can’t hold a candle in my eyes because it’s impossible to beat perfection.”

Daphne’s hand fisted the front of his clothes, and the other hand slowly climbed up, brushing over his groin and coming to rest on his chest. Their breaths were one, and Harry grabbed her by the rear, pulling her front flush against him. A soft moan escaped her when she felt him, firm and telling, against her lower belly.

“You’re making this very hard right now, Harry,” she said throatily.

“Nah, love. It’s you who’s made it hard.”

Daphne’s eyes snapped open and she leaned back, gazing at him for a moment as Harry stared back. Both their lips twitched, and in no time, they dissolved into peals of laughter, holding each other close.

“Really? That’s it?” Daphne gasped.

“What? It just came to my mind!” Harry protested mid-laugh.

“Uh-huh, it came, huh?” Daphne teased.

“Way to prove you’re any better,” Harry retorted.

Grinning, she stood on her tiptoes, pushing her lips against his, and Harry immediately responded, pulling her close. They kissed passionately, their lips moving together in perfect harmony as they stroked each other, feeding into the desire each held for the other. It felt as if hours had passed when they finally pulled back, their eyes lustful and locked intensely.

“We’ll go out there, we’ll push as far as we can, and then we’ll fuck off from here,” He said promisingly, staring down at her.

Daphne’s eyes flashed as she grinned. “Don’t fall back like last time.”

She stole a quick kiss and leaped away from him, grinning teasingly.

“Oh you’re so gonna get it for that comment, you minx,” Harry promised.

“Looking forward to that,” Daphne replied, blowing him a kiss, and she turned around, walking away toward the dueling chamber. She gazed at him over her shoulder as she walked, putting an extra sway to her perky rear and watching in satisfaction as he kept staring at her. Oh, they really needed to get this over with as soon as they could.

XXXXX

Harry nodded at Julia Prewett who gave him a cheeky grin as she walked past him after her duel ended. He stared straight ahead as he walked.

The evening had been more challenging than the previous one, and as they’d known already, progress had been slower. The session was nearing its end, and they had yet to climb even one rank. However, even after the challenges so far, both he and Daphne had won 19 duels each, having lost none, and it had brought them to the doorstep of the next rank.

Unlike the previous session, he had gone ahead of Daphne in all the duels. At Flitwick’s nod, he climbed up on the platform as it reset, and gazed at his opponent. It was a girl from Gryffindor who stepped up on the platform.

She was shorter than him but had an athletic build, her posture straight and her eyes had laser sharp focus. Her demeanor made him feel that her rank of a Countess was well earned. Considering he did not recall seeing her in any of his classes, he concluded that she must be an older student.

As she gave Harry a respectful nod, he returned it with a small smile, all the while checking out her stance. He had understood a fair bit about dueling stances so far, and hers was textbook defensive. It meant she was one to absorb the pressure and counterattack as soon as she got the chance.

“Harry Potter. Katie Bell. Ready? Begin!”

“Shall we?” Harry asked, raising his wand.

All he received in return was a sly smile as she fired a sharp, precise Expulso that Harry easily batted aside. However, it did earn his attention.

He flicked his wand, sending a sharp cutting curse aimed at her feet. She jumped, the curse striking the magically resistant wall behind him, and retaliated with a stunner that Harry batted aside once again.

They kept trading spells, with Harry batting hers aside while she either dodged or shielded against his. As their duel went on, she spoke, her voice calm and teasing. “You know, Potter, I’m not sure if I should be flattered or annoyed. Everyone says you’re unstoppable. I almost feel bad ruining your perfect streak.”

Harry smirked at her little attempt to goad him. He fired a silent Incarcerous that she shielded against once again, and the magic-infused rope began to slam violently against the shimmering barrier, slowly battering away its strength until both exploded in a shower of sparks and fumes.

“You’re free to try, but let me tell you. It’d take more than silly attempts at distraction to beat me,” he replied calmly.

Katie laughed. “You’re a charming one. But don’t expect that to make me go easy on you. I’m here for the win.”

Another bolt battered at her shield, exploding it upon impact and sending her skidding back a few inches. Katie’s eyes widened at the sheer force of the impact and she bit back a cry of pain as she felt her left knee buckle slightly as she came to a stop. 

She held herself, calm and collected under the pressure, and retaliated with a multitude of simple to cast yet highly effective spells that flowed in perfectly with her spell chain. Harry either dodged or batted them aside, feeling the flow of magic from the stunner that passed mere inches from his ear. That would’ve easily concussed him if it’d hit.

Swatting the final spells aside, Harry regarded her. He noticed how her stance had changed. It looked much tighter than before, and he did not miss how she was favoring her left side, facing him on her right. He adjusted his strategy accordingly and feinted to the right as he cast a silent Banishing charm.

Katie jumped the gun and her eyes widened as she was sent stumbling. A hiss of pain escaped her when it flared in the same knee again.

“Fumos!” She cast, attempting to obscure herself in a cloud of smoke.

Harry was not phased in the slight. Instead, he was amused that she thought he would not have a counter to such a simple spell. A concentrated Ventus dispersed the smoke just as he saw a powerful Blasting curse heading his way. This time, he brought out a shimmering barrier that held firm, to his opponent’s surprise, the blast echoing throughout the dueling chamber. As the smoke cleared, Harry stood, entirely unscathed.

The duel stretched on, with Harry slowly pressing advantage. He wanted to finish it quickly without resorting to serious spells but the girl before him was not helping him out in the slightest. He sidestepped a tripping jinx and shot a cutting curse forward that clattered against her shield, shattering it once again. He had to give it to her. Her shields were powerful and she could erect one at a moment’s notice. She had the best defense he’d seen from anyone else in his duels so far.

That defense finally crumbled when Harry conjured another series of magic-infused ropes that began battering away relentlessly. One shield crumbled, followed by another, and another, until she could not conjure anymore. She flinched as the ropes lashed down on her, but Harry stopped them right above her so that she could feel only the raw magic oozing from them.

She opened her eyes slowly just in time to watch the ropes slither around her, binding her arms to her sides.

“Still think I’m charming?” He called out, making the ropes tighten around her. Katie let out a grunt, eyeing one swirling rope that wrapped around her wrist that held the wand, tightening until she was forced to relinquish her hold. The wood clattered on the floor as Flitwick called the duel in Harry’s favor.

Harry released the ropes, levitating her wand over to her. She rubbed her arms and sides gingerly, wincing when she touched a patch of skin where she had been squeezed particularly hard.

“Good fight,” he said sincerely.

She gave him a grudging nod, accepting her wand back, and gazed at him with a look that conveyed both her respect and frustration.

“You’re lucky I let you distract me,” she muttered, gingerly massaging her bad knee.

“Sure I am,” Harry said in amusement. “You fine with that?”

Katie let out a sigh and nodded. “Part of the trade. Can’t avoid them every time.”

“True that,” Harry nodded, watching her press her wand against the knee and mutter an incantation, the spot glowing blue for a moment. Her grimace lessened and she tested her knee out, nodding when she felt it was fine.

“Temporary fix, but it’d do for now until I can see Madam Pomfrey.”

Harry nodded, and his part over, for now, he turned around, walking away as the crowd cheered.

His eyes found his girlfriend who was leaning back against the tunnel wall, gazing at him in amusement.

“You took your time,” she commented as he got closer. Harry merely chuckled as she walked past him for her duel, and assumed his place against the wall, his eyes on the dueling platform.

Daphne’s opponent was a tall and wiry boy from Slytherin, his sharp eyes gleaming with confidence. He was already an Earl, and he bowed as Daphne came to a stop, the action deeply exaggerated. Her eyes hardened a bit at his mockery, her stance precise and ready.

The duel began in a flash and the boy moved first, intent on gaining an advantage. He cast hard and fast, a series of powerful Blasting curses shooting out of his wand all around Daphne.

The blonde remained poised, raising a wide-area shield that absorbed all the curses, although it exploded in shards of sparkling blue right after. Aiming through the black smoke, she fired a barrage of stunners, disarmers, and stinging hexes aimed all around the other end of the platform. However, her opponent proved that he was no pushover as he deftly ducked and weaved through her spells, shielding from any that he could not dodge.

“I must say, you’re as graceful as you are deadly,” he commented with a smirk as he shielded against another stinging hex.

Daphne’s lips contorted in a sneer and she gave her wand a swift flick, sending a wandless Silencio straight at him.

Although he blocked it, the choice of the spell was enough of a response. She followed it up with a series of spell chains that left the audience whispering excitedly, and it took all he had for him to keep her spells at bay. A few still grazed him, his ear stinging where the curse brushed past him, and small gashes could be seen on his upper arms and sides. They were bleeding but not profusely.

He retaliated with another barrage of Blasting curses, and this time, Daphne ran and weaved through the explosions with the grace of a ballerina. The ground shook, but her training with Moody came in clutch, making her keep both her balance and her sense of direction. Even as she dodged and moved erratically, she fired precise spells that he was forced to shield against.

“Very impressive,” he muttered, panting as beads of sweat formed on his brows. He found himself getting tired, but she looked as if she could go for hours without breaking a sweat. As the last of the explosions rang out and she jumped, he aimed a Reductor curse straight at the spot above where he saw she would land, attempting to destabilize her, but she anticipated it. With a precise twist of her wand, she increased her speed and reached the spot before his curse could, and she redirected the curse, to his shock. He saw his spell coming back at him with double the force and he erected a hasty shield, the force of the impact sending him stumbling backward.

That was her opening, and she cast a precise Expulso that struck true, the impact sending her opponent back as it caught him across the front. He cried out and tumbled over, as Daphne flicked her wand and disarmed him in an instant.

Daphne stood tall, her breathing steady as Flitwick made the announcement and the crowd around her exploded in cheers.

She gave her wand a flick, banishing the wand that had clattered by her feet back at its owner.

“Good fight,” she called out and turned around, walking off the platform as he remained sprawled on his back, groaning.

She ignored the cheering crowd and made a beeline for the tunnel wherein Harry stood waiting for her. Before he could say anything, she grabbed him by the collar and furiously slammed her lips against his, pouring everything she felt into the searing kiss.

Harry reciprocated her fully, both in the kiss and emotionally. He grabbed her, pushing her body to his as he kissed her. Their tongues met in a frenzy, desperate and eager as they rolled around in both their mouths alternately, with Daphne keeping Harry pushed firmly against the tunnel wall.

They knew the crowd of students and the other duelists were on either side of them, only a few yards away, but they couldn’t bring themselves to care.

“I want you,” Daphne whispered huskily as she gazed up at him with half-lidded eyes.

“Merlin, you’ve no idea how much I want you right now,” Harry whispered, biting her lower lip gently, making her sigh in approval. “When that Bell girl was trying her luck earlier—“

“And that bloke with me,” Daphne interrupted. “You are mine, and I am yours.”

“You are mine, and I am yours,” Harry repeated meaningfully, nodding. “So what? We just sack it off and put our plan of climbing ranks for later?”

“Well, I don’t think we’re pushing any ranks anytime soon if all duels from here on out are gonna last this long, that’s for sure,” Daphne replied.

“We can always go all out and bring out the big guns.”

“I don’t think any of these lot would be able to take it, love,” Daphne replied in amusement. “And I think it’s better this way. Helps to improve our creativity if we limit ourselves like this.”

“That was the intention, wasn’t it?”

Daphne remained quiet for a moment, her eyes darting from one side to the other before she took his hand and began dragging him back to the changing area. There were about a dozen duelists in front of different lockers who changed to or from their combat attires and walked out in one direction or the other, with a few going through the tunnel they had just come out of.

They felt eyes on them and ignored them expertly. None were friendly, but there was no hostility either. Most were either wary, impressed, or calculating, and those were perfectly fine.

The rest of the students watched as they made their way to two adjacent lockers and changed into their school uniforms, and surprised looks were exchanged around them as they walked away. They were in no mood to continue the evening and were indeed sacking it off.

XXXXX

In the evening at Hogwarts when most of the students either had their dinner early or were otherwise occupied in their studies around the castle, a certain broom cupboard was the hub of some violent activity.

The wooden door slammed shut, glowing faintly as a multitude of privacy and silencing charms enveloped it, creating an almost separate world inside.

Harry, his eyes filled with lust and desire, had Daphne pinned against the wall, his hands tangling in her silky blonde hair. Her eyes mirrored his, her desire palpable as she gazed at him invitingly, her breaths coming out in short, eager gasps.

Her dainty hands explored Harry’s chest, pushing through his blazer to trace the lines of his muscles through his thin shirt.

She could feel his heart racing, matching the rhythm of her own. Her fingers moved to the buttons of his shirt, slowly undoing them, revealing the smooth skin beneath. Harry's breath hitched as she leaned in, pressing a soft kiss to his collarbone, her tongue darting out to taste his skin.

Not wanting to be left behind, Harry’s hands, rough and calloused from years of intense workouts, moved to his girlfriend’s hips, pulling her closer. He could feel the heat radiating off her even through the layers of their clothing. Their lips met hungrily and insistently, and Harry immediately pushed his tongue inside her mouth, working on burying hers into submission as they wrestled hotly, their hands wandering all over each other.

Daphne moaned out loud, the sound mostly smothered by the kiss, as she pressed her curvaceous frame against his, her hands pulling him closer.

Their kiss deepened, growing more urgent, more insistent, and more passionate. Harry’s hands wandered, slowly slipping lower until he was caressing Daphne’s perky rear over her skirt. She moaned in approval, and Harry almost smiled into the kiss. He ventured further, his hands reaching her thighs as he hiked up her skirt, her fingers tracing the smooth, warm skin of her legs.

Daphne moaned in approval, urging him on as her hands moved to his trousers, her fingers deftly unlocking his belt. She slipped her hand inside, pushing past the waistband of his boxers, and Harry bit her lower lip gently when her dainty fingers wrapped around his member and slowly started to stroke him, trying to bring him to full mast as soon as she could.

Harry’s hands slowly slid upward under her skirt, one reaching behind her to grope her plump rear while the other moved to her knickers, his fingers slipping beneath the fabric. He pulled it to the side, exposing her pussy and he found her wet and ready for him.

Daphne moaned into his mouth, her hips moving against his hand as he gently stroked her lower lips. Harry obliged her, his fingers moving steadily as he parted her folds and ran a finger over her slit. He felt her shiver against him and reached further in, gently pushing two fingers inside her warm, wet pussy. Daphne’s hand tightened around his length and she pushed his trousers down with his boxers with the other, stroking him hard and fast. She did want to cum, but not before she’d had him inside her.

“Harry,” she whispered as Harry broke off their kiss, his mouth latching on her neck, and with a moan, she acquiesced, tilting her head to the side so that he could do whatever he wanted. “Harry… I need you, baby. Now.”

Harry didn’t need to be told twice. With one hand, he pulled her knickers over her rear and down her thighs where they fell by her feet. Daphne helped him out fully, pushing his trousers down and he stepped closer to her. He hoisted her up, and her legs eagerly came to wrap around his waist. She kept herself upright against him, her arms wrapped around his neck as she pressed herself against him.

Harry pushed her back against the wall and positioned himself at her entrance, the thick, purple head of his prick pressing against her wet opening.

He gazed deep into her sapphire orbs, finding the desire burning in those pools that blazed in his, and slowly, inch by inch, he began to slide inside her.

Daphne let out a long, drawn-out moan of pleasure as she felt her inner walls part wide to accommodate him. Her fingers dug into his shoulders, and her heels pressed into his back.

Harry let out a soft groan, relishing the feeling of being inside her welcoming, warm depths once again. He savored the moment, immersing himself in the sensation of her tight walls hugging him so intimately. Slowly, he began to move, his hips rolling against hers as he fucked her.

Daphne matched his rhythm, her grasp around his neck and waist tightening as she pulled him as close to her as possible. She responded eagerly to his thrusts, moaning and crying as their sexes kept slamming with wet, resounding claps. Their faces remained pressed together, their breaths mixing as they kept their eyes closed, feeling the heat building between them.

Their lovemaking was slow and passionate—a far cry from the urgency that seemed to have overtaken them earlier. 

Harry’s hands roamed Daphne’s body, caressing her breasts over her bra and shirt before he moved on to her supple arse, her succulent thighs, and that pussy of hers that he was fucking so readily. He truly could not get enough of her.

Daphne’s hands were just as busy, her fingers tracing the lines of Harry’s muscles, her nails digging into his back and leaving marks through his shirt.

Their pace slowly quickened, their bodies now moving with urgency as they closed in on their mutual climaxes. His thrusts became deeper, more insistent, each pushing Daphne closer to the edge, and in turn, pushing him toward the precipice as well.

Daphne’s moans combined with the lewd sounds of them having sex, and Harry’s grunts echoed inside the small broom closet. Her body tensed as she neared her climax.

“Harry…” She gasped, her voice barely a whisper. “I’m close. I’m so close.”

Harry's response was an animalistic growl as he intensified his thrusts even more, his hips moving faster as he hammered away inside her. Daphne wailed as the sensations overwhelmed her, and Harry grunted at the sheer tightness he could feel around his cock as Daphne’s body tensed, her orgasm washing over her. Her entire body convulsed with pleasure, shaking violently between his body and the wall as she creamed around his cock.

However, it was impossible for him to hold back any longer, and he could feel his body tensing as he too neared his release. He leaned down, his lips finding hers, and he slipped his tongue into her mouth, mimicking the movements of his hips. Harry followed her soon after, his body tensing, as he let go, his release filling her.

They stayed like that for a while, breathing heavily as their sweaty forms remained pressed together. Their breathing was ragged, and their hearts were pounding in perfect sync. Slowly Harry felt himself slip out of Daphne, to her vocal protests. He chuckled and lowered her to the ground, gazing at her lovingly.

“That was great,” he smiled, pulling her close.

“It was,” Daphne nodded, wrapping her arms around him as she hugged him tightly, turning slightly so that she was cuddling him.

They shared one last kiss before leaving the broom closet together, their hands entwined.

To be continued…