What does growing up look like, and what does it mean?
For all the children in the wizarding world, growing up is a rapid process. They often possess a maturity and composure surpassing others, a trait especially pronounced among pure-blood families. First-year toddlers masqueraded as adults, mimicking the tones and expressions of their elders, while upperclassmen reveled early in the freedom to use magic at will. Only the children in the middle, caught between childhood and adolescence, reached the absolute peak of their rebelliousness, with conflicts following closely behind.
After finishing the last class of the day, Sirius walked Gloria back as usual, but a commotion loomed ahead. Gloria spotted a group led by Mulciber.
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