Chapter 3

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I woke up at 4:30, got dressed, and started doing my warmups before I started dancing.
Once it was 7, I started to head down to breakfast after waking Natasha. On the way down to the Great Hall, I realized I hadn't changed out of my dance outfit, but I didn't bother heading back to change until after I ate as I was too hungry to care at that moment.

(Her outfit)

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(Her outfit)

When I entered the Great Hall, I noticed that there weren't many people here, only a few for each house. I spotted Draco and Blaise, so I went over and sat down next to Draco.
"Hey there, fellas. How are you doing on this fine morning?" I asked as I sat down
"Hey, Mara. Can't speak for Blaise here, but I'm doing fabulous." Draco replied
"I'm doing quite well right now as well. What is this outfit you are wearing, Amara?" Blaise questioned
"It's one of the outfits I wear while doing ballet, duh," I answered.
"Can you show us some moves?" Draco pleaded
"Not right now; I am far too hungry to do anymore dance at this moment. I might show you after classes. Maybe even Tasha will show her moves too, or dance with me." I replied
"Okay."
At that moment, Snape walked over.
"Here is your timetable Ms. Shadow," Snape said as he handed me a piece of parchment.
"Thank you, Professor. Also, if you want to, you can call me Barnes, so we don't confuse my sister and me."
"I will let the other Professors know of your wish as well, Ms. Shadow," Snape replied with a minuscule smile, "I will see you three later in Potions, try to stay out of trouble until then."
"No promises, Professor, trouble always follows me wherever I am. Still surprised I am actually still breathing at this point." I noted, mumbling the last part
"Try your best, at least," Snape stated
"Fine, I will try, but if someone does start something with me, I am sure as hell gonna finish it." I said firmly, "Wait before you go, Professor. If I were to hypothetically have a couple of daggers or knives on me for protection, what would you or other professors have to say about that?"
"I would be fine with it as long as it is strictly for self-defense, but I do not know how the other professors would feel about it. Why do you ask a hypothetical question like that?"
"Because I wanted to see how you would feel about such a thing before I did so. We were taught to always have a weapon on us besides our own hands and brain, to help protect us from the people who wish us harm." I explained
"Well, thanks for letting me know about this. Am I correct in assuming Ms. Romanoff will do the same thing?"
"Yes, sir. Might be something different from a dagger, might be a gun as she is much more comfortable using those than knives."
"Thank you again for letting me know. I will see you later." Snape said before walking back to the staff table
"You seriously carry weapons on you at all times?" Draco questioned shocked
"Yeah, I mean not right at this moment, but typically you will never catch us without at least one weapon on us."
"Hey, Nat. Glad you could finally join us." I chirped
"Thanks for waiting for me." Nat sarcastically said
"What. I was starving and couldn't wait any longer."
"Let me guess, dance?"
"Yup"
"Why didn't you wake me up so we could practice together?"
"Tried, you didn't even move."
"Whatever. What is there to eat today?" Nat asked, looking over the table.
"Food," I answered
"Thanks a lot, that was very helpful." Nat rolled her eyes

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