I'm trying this again for personal reasons. Lately I've been reading so many TM/OC fanfics and I really want to have a go at writing this again. I've tried so many times, and I've never been able to get any fanfics actually completed, so for now, I'm only focusing on one~
I'm going to try my hardest not to make my OC or my friend's OC look like Mary Sues. In my mind, they don't really seem like they are, but I guess it varies from person to person.
Please no flaming nwn if you want to leave a nice review go ahead and feel free, but if you're just going to mindlessly say I bring shame to the fandom or I'm not worth the effort and time, please don't say anything~
Literally everything in this story minus the two OCs belongs to JK Rowling. Alexis belongs to my friend, Pika4chu, and Thalia belongs to me!
The plan he had was harmful, and Albus Dumbledore knew it well.
He was going to rely on the best student he had; a Miss Thalia Hiddleston of Ravenclaw house. Naturally, a girl with natural, well balanced instinct and the powers she possessed would be able to succeed, would't she? Dumbledore could only hope and softly stroke his beard, glancing at the door a few mere seconds before it burst open.
Professor Minerva McGonagall stood in the doorway, looking as grim faced as she always did. Though, there was a small twinkle in her eye that even Draco Malfoy couldn't overlook.
"I've gotten her, Headmaster," she announced, nodding at the girl behind her, who simply looked like she was bored.
Thalia Hiddleston was of average high, with nicely washed, curled dark hair, pale skin, and two gray eyes simply fit for observation. She wore her signature blue and gray tie, giving Dumbledore a rather curious look.
"Professor," she said softly, her face remaining emotionless, "I was told you wanted to see me, something about needing someone to look after Fawkes?"
Dumbledore chuckled at this and raised a hand to keep her from speaking again.
"No no, dear, that was simply a.. well.. let's call it a little white lie, a harmless one at that," he nodded, bringing his hand back to his side and his face falling serious. "What I would really wish to talk to you about is something much more severe. I can only trust a handful of students in this school, and seeing as how Harry is in no condition to be asked too much of, I'm sure you would be interested in helping me, yes?"
"Yes, sir," Thalia said, her eyebrow raising in confusion and interest. If it was something Dumbledore would originally have asked Harry Potter, one of the most famous wizards of all time, to do it, it must have been beyond important.
"As you know, Voldemort was thought to have been dead since the incident in Godric's Hollow years ago," he said, smiling when she didn't so much as flinch at the name. "Perhaps that is true, but what has a happened in the recent years, I'm sure you know by now that Voldemort is to one day return; after all, you are clever, aren't you? Very clever."
"Yes, sir, I'm well aware, but what has this to do with me?" she asked politely, tilting her head to the side. She was nearly screaming on the inside to find out what he was going on about.
Dumbledore opened his mouth to speak yes again only to be interrupted by the door swinging open wildly. A blond girl appeared in the doorway, red faced and looking incredibly determined.
"Sir! I heard that Thalia was he-" she started before stopping mid-sentence to hug her friend tightly. Thalia merely growled at her and awkwardly hugged back. "Thalia, thank god- I thought you were going to be in trouble, the way McGonagall was looking at you!"
"Professor McGonagall," Dumbledore corrected, "now Alexis, I think it would be best if you would return to the Slytherin common room. Miss Hiddleston is in no trouble, I assure you-"
"Actually, Professor," Thalia started, glancing back at him and putting her hands behind her back, "you would have allowed Potter to do this task had he not been bedridden, yes? He certainly would have had his friends come along with him, you know; that Granger girl and one of the Weasleys. If I may, I would be glad to take Alexis along with me to help me with whatever it is."
Dumbledore seemed to close his mouth and think about it for a few moments, stroking his beard and glancing around the room.
"Well," he started, giving the pair a small smile, "I suppose, it is only fitting.. and much more safe that way, yes.. you can look after one another.. not that I do not trust you on your own, Miss Hiddleston," he added quickly at the questionable look on her face, "I think that two heads are better than one, and don't you agree? Much more fun with friends, yes?"
Thalia seemed to think over his words. She gave a soft smile herself and said, "Of course, sir. Thank you. Now, please, tell us what we need to do."