1994-95
THIRD YEAR
This was a year that Silas would never forget and showed without a doubt why he was in Ravenvlaw. Most of his summer was spent learning how to dance. While being a third year, Silas would only be at the ball if he attended with an older student (something that was
never going to happen). It didn't matter to Aunt Narcissa who believed that he should learn as it was something the elite learned at some point.
Through Uncle Lucius and his connections, Draco and he were aware of what the forthcoming year would entail. It caused Silas to wish he were part of any other family. Given the choice he opted out if attending the World Cup in the same box as the Malfoys. He watched the game from a different section. When his uncle decided he and his 'friends' would have 'fun', Silas was crowd watching. Up until his aunt had side-along apparated him. He'd read about the fall out and what he'd missed in the paper.
This year's defense teacher had him wary, silent, and staying clear of the man. Did the Headmaster really dislike the children of known and suspected Death Eaters so much he'd bring in someone to kill them?! It had already been proven for the past two years that the old man was as biased as the rest of the staff when it came to not only the Slytherins but Potter as well. Silas didn't buy into the whole 'Moody is here for Potter's safety'. What a load! But the headmaster was powerful and known for his crafty mind.
Granger just proved her ignorance, stubborness, and that she was just as vain and egotistical as any Pureblood. She showed why muggleborns were reviled by the echelon of the wizarding world. For all her supposed intellect she never once to his knowledge used common sense before committing to her crusade. Nor did she look up anything about house elves before she began her foolish campaign. It would have been pointless to ask Weasley about the creatures but surely she could have asked that Patil girl or some other Gryffindor Pureblood. It disgusted him when people wasted their abilities.
The arrival of Durmstrang and Beauxbatons was something he'd looked forward to. To learn how things were done at the other two schools. If there was a possibility of transfering. Not that his gaurdians would ever allow it, but it never hurt to learn more about schools and their ways. He'd been able to speak briefly to students of both schools. Briefly because while Potter should only be a phenomenon in his home country, it turns out he was an international one. At least on one side of the hemisphere. It was annoying as well as disappointing and Silas resolved to learn what he wanted by 'skulking about' as some put it.
Surprised but pleased that the Hogwarts Champion wouldn't be a Gryffindor, Silas had cheered along with everyone else. Until the usual happened. Another Potter fiasco that had the Ravenclaw wonder if the only way he'd be free of a year free of such a thing would be when the berk graduated. Unless he pulled a Flint and stayed for an extra year. While not agreeing that Potter put his name in the goblet, it was obvious someone had. From the looks on the Slytherins' faces no one there had done it to humiliate the Gryffindor.
While he didn't wear a badge to show his views on Potter being champion, Silas supported Diggory. He thought the badges childish albiet a bit clever. It was obvious that the 'golden trio' were having issues again stemming from Weasley's jealousy. It was hilarious to watch the red head whenever Krum was around. Hilarious and a bit pathetic actually. Much like any boy around that Delacour girl. Asking around the Beauxbatons students he learned she was a Veela. While fascinated, Silas veered away whenever she was about. The same with Krum since he drew people because of his fame. Silas had learned though that both foreign schools didn't have houses like Hogwarts. It seemed their school was the only one divided as such.
Learning about the dragons had the Ravenclaw quite curious. Had they planned on bringing four on coincidence or had they been informed they had an extra champion? The creatures had Silas wishing he could study them. Find out why they were immune to magic, how they could fly unless they had hollow bones like a bird. If they wer more like their cold blooded reptile cousins or if they were more like mamals. Unfortunately, none of his curiosity was satiated during the first task. Except that dragons had good eyesight and varying degrees of intelligence. Too bad neither Krum nor Potter didn't cause an eye to come out. It would have answered if they saw in color or infared. Silas had wondered about that when the dragon opted to not chase after Diggory's transfigured rock dog. The Ravenclaw had to give credit to Potter for thinking to use his broom. No one else had thought of that.
Not seeing the big draw to watch the second task, Silas would have preferred to do something other than staring at a lake. Unfortunately, it seemed the whole school had to be there to 'show their support'. So, he brought a book he'd smuggled out of Malfoy manor and disguised as a history book. He was only interrupted and interested when the champions resurfaced. He'd been torn between amusement, disgust and horror that the person Potter would miss most was Weasley. Perhaps it was because Granger was already taken? At least it wasn't his stalker that awaited him at the bottom of the lake. And he'd honestly thought that if the great Harry Potter didn't save the hostages they would die? That would break so many rules and cause a war to break out. Wizards wouldn't stand for it.
Up until the third task, Silas had wondered how he could lure a Mermaid. Of course he'd seen the one that spoke with the headmaster. That was what had him wanting to see one again and at a much closer range. It was the same fascination that gripped him in wanting to look at a Dementor last year and the dragons this year. Of course he never got to accomplish his goal. Maybe he could ask his uncle to let him accompany him to the Ministry next summer. Perhaps he would be able to speak with those in the beast regulation department. They must know about such creatures.
The third task also seemed mandatory and a sulky Silas sat in the stands with books. He didn't feel much like talking to anyone while waiting for the task to be over and staring at a hedge. He did wonder at the Durmstrang's missing headmaster. Like with the lake the Veela girl was first back and in last place for being unable to continue. Krum was next which meant the victory would be Hogwarts. That was good enough for Silas who thought the tournament should be called now.
Instead they had to wait until Potter showed up with Diggory's dead body. That had been unexpected. While he and the rest of the students were being ushered back to the school, Silas had looked back wondering if that was where Karkoroff had gotten off too. It wasn't until the morning that it was confirmed that Diggory was dead and Karkoroff had vanished. Then Headmaster Dumbledore told them about Lord Voldemort which caused his heart to beat faster. If the Dark Lord was back, he'd get his followers wouldn't he? So his parents might be broken out? They were loyal after all.