Chapter 102: Chatty Helena
"So how can I help you?" Nick asked not letting it slip that he was aware of her identity when she was alive. "I sometimes forget that my identity isn't well known anymore. I am Helena Ravenclaw , daughter of Rowena Ravenclaw and sister to your ancestor." The ghost introduced herself proudly. "Well now I'm at a bit of a loss since I'm not sure how to introduce myself anymore" Nick said honestly while rubbing the back of his head. Helena paused for a moment in thought "What were you called before you found out?" she asked calmly.- The initial instance of this chapter being available happened at N0v3l.Bin.
"Nicholas Iron." he answered honestly and she fell into thought again. "What about Nicholas I Ravenclaw?" She suggested helpfully. Nick let the name roll around in his mind for a moment before nodding. "That'll work for public events and business talks , though I prefer just being called Nick." he said honestly. "Why are you acting so nice to me anyways , everyone says you are a bit standoffish normally." Nick inquired interested to learn more. "Hmph! They are not family , you are , it's entirely different." She said disdainfully like merely talking about others wasn't worth her time.
'Alright so she's arrogant , makes sense I suppose considering who she is.' Nick thought with a mental shrug since he has no room to judge someone for being prideful. "You still haven't told me why you are here talking to me though." he pointed out calmly. She looked taken back for a moment before chuckling "Despite the side content you still remembered the main topic , yes you are certainly related to myself." she said happily. "To answer your question however I have for a long time assumed that someone like you simply didn't exist. You see your ancestor was my younger sister and was born a squib."-
"After a thousand years that house would be rubble by now surely." Nick said seriously. "Ha! as if mother would let something like that destroy what was hers. No she instead tied a self maintenance enchantment to the ley line under the island to keep the house in perfect condition regardless of how much time passed , I helped set it up I will have you know." Helena said proudly. "Wait island?" Nick asked in surprise. "Yeah if you bring me a map of England I could point out where it's at or I could just go with you over the summer to point it out." She said honestly.
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