Hello, all! So this IS a rewrite of my story the Serpent. Same title, plot, and characters.
On a side note: Alya is not just a regular name I pulled out of the air. It, just like the other members of the Black family, comes from an astrological view. Alya, "snake", comes from the constellation Serpens, hence the name Alya Hydra Serpens.
Anyways, here is the rewritten version of The Serpent.
Disclaimer: I DO NOT, NOW WILL I EVER, OWN THE MAGICAL WORLD THAT IS HARRY POTTER. IT ALL BELONGS TO JK ROWLING. LONG LIVE THE QUEEN.
The Great Hall was buzzing with chatter when the doors slammed open and in walked Draco Malfoy with his cronies. The Slytherins made their way to their respective table, Draco talking to them about something seemingly important since they all listened and nodded with interest. The Golden Trio, who had been suspicious of Draco since the beginning of term two months ago, took notice of this and watched carefully. Hermione and Ron were had their eyes set specifically on the blond male, now seated at his house table, whereas Harry's attention was drawn to the girl who had trailed in behind the group.
Her hair was as black as midnight, falling down her back in curled waves. Her eyes were a striking emerald green, much like the colors of her robes that signified that she was a member of the Slytherin house. Her skin was a contrasting paleness against the more vibrant colors of her hair and eyes. She emanated the aura that only that of a Pureblood could give off in the way that she carried herself, her chin raised high and straight as she haughtily stepped towards the Slytherin table.
Out of the corner of his eye, Draco Malfoy glanced at Harry, not unnoticed by Hermione or Ron. The two Gryffindors followed the Slytherin's line of sight to see Harry still staring with interest at the female approaching Draco Malfoy. Draco took his eyes off of the Boy Who Lived to look up at the girl, who leaned down to press a kiss against Draco's cheek. Draco smirked in an almost endearing gesture and scooted over to allow the girl access to a seat between him and Pansy Parkinson, who immediately struck up a conversation with the girl. Draco glanced towards the Golden Trio to find the three staring intently at him and his friends, more specifically the girl next to him.
Draco's eyebrow quirked in acknowledgement before he turned to whisper in the girl's ear, drawing her attention the Gryffindors who had now turned their heads away to converse quietly between them, occasionally taking peeks back at the Slytherin table. When all three glanced at the snakes, Draco and his cronies were blatantly staring right back at them. The mysterious girl at his side smirked at the three students while Draco lifted his goblet of pumpkin juice at them in a mocking gesture before turning to the group and whispering something that broke them out into a round of laughter. Except one.
Hermione and Ron turned their gaze away from the Slytherins in disgust, followed by Harry who hesitated to tear his gaze away from the mystery girl. The mystery girl stared at the Boy Who Lived for a while before Pansy caught her up in a conversation once more.
Well, here you go! A ridiculously rewritten version of the Serpent! Hope it was a little better. I will get to rewriting the rest sometime soon. Please review and let me know how I'm doing so I can improve the story. Thanks!
-alice