Room of Requirement

Written by: Kim (kimberleus)

Characters used from the guild:

•Dogvetusa - Professor Dragonflame
•Amunet022 - KRis Everlily
•Surfinbigwaves118 - Meggie Floobottom
•Kimberleus - Evelyn Adams
•Zippyangel1223 - Holly Jolly

Dark Secrets
Chapter One

It's the winter holidays. About 11/12 of the castle's occupants are on a family vacation or simply at home. That's not the case for a group of close-knits friends; Evelyn Adams, KRis Everlily, Meggie Floobottom, Hermione Granger, Holly Jolly, Harry Potter, and Ronald Weasley. All are currently in their sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Every sixth year is studying for their N.E.W.T.s at the end of this term. Ron, Harry, KRis, Holly, and Meggie each have chosen two N.E.W.T.s. Evelyn and Hermione both have the heaviest loads working to pass four N.E.W.T.s. The N.E.W.T.s will decide what jobs they can look at after Hogwarts. No one is too sure what they want to do past their seventh year but all are sure they can get by with what they have picked. But with all this talk of what to do after Hogwarts, Harry's mind continues to go to the prophecy that Professor Dumbledore told him about at the end of last term. Will he have a future to plan? Harry is grateful that his friends aren't sure what to do either. He may not be able to keep making up excuses as to why he isn't thinking about his future. With Lord Voldemort regaining his full power and many of his Death Eaters, Harry becomes more and more worried that he won't live to see the end of his seventh year…

"So guys, what should we do today?" asked Holly, who along with Harry, who was quite upset when Professor Dumbledore cancelled quidditch.

"Who knows? There isn't much to do in the castle," replied Ron.

"Though we could go out and play in the snow again!" exclaimed Meggie with a squeal. She seems to have bit of a soft spot for the outdoors. You can always see her around Hagrid. They both love animals, in any shape or size.

"Well, classes do start up again tomorrow. I'm sure we can catch up on a bit of reading and make sure all of our assignments are finished," said Hermione with a nod.

"Hermione, do you realize that we did that the first week of the holiday? We don't have any work left to do," Harry pointed out.

Everyone laughed except Hermione as laughter echoed through the Great Hall. Since they weren't in the same house, they have to meet in places other than the usual common room.

"Why don't we visit Professor Dragonflame? The professors have returned from the holiday, haven't they? I'm sure she can teach us a new Charm." suggested Evelyn.

"We should! It would be better stuck in here all day lazing around," agreed Hermione.

"Wow, since they both of you agree on something, let's do it!" said Ron half laughing. Hermione and Evelyn just looked at Ron like he was mad but both knew he was telling the truth. All term Hermione and Evelyn have been competing for the affection of their professors.

Kris and Evelyn were good friends growing up. But Evelyn was invited to go to Durmstang instead of Hogwarts. They have always kept in touch through owls and were together during summer holidays. For some reason this year Evelyn came to Hogwarts. No one is too sure why, not even Kris, and Evelyn probably won't clue anyone in anytime soon. While Evelyn has been here in Hogwarts, everyone in KRis' group of friends has accepted her as a friend of their own except, of course, for Hermione. Evelyn and Hermione are remarkably similar. Both are highly intelligent and are at the top of their year and are very good with spells and the like. Both have been having a difficult time being around each other, but are somehow making it work, for their friends' sake.

After hearing everyone's groans about the holiday had not ended yet, and that they would visit Hagrid afterward, the group made their way to Professor Dragonflame's office to see if she had the time to spare in teaching them a charm.

"Hello? Professor?" asked Meggie slowly opening the door and peeking inside the dark room.

"Meggie! Come in. Do you have the whole lot with you?" said the Professor with a chuckle.

"Yes Professor," smiled Holly. "We were wondering if you had the time to teach us a new charm."

"I'm sorry guys, I don't. I have an incredible amount of work to finish before classes start tomorrow," she said sadly. "But we will be learning an exciting one during the first class. It will be worth the wait," said the Professor with a grin on her face.

Professor Dragonflame has been teaching at Hogwarts only since the beginning of term. Professor Flitwick didn't show up for this term. No one has a clue as to why and Professor Dumbledore didn't shed any light on the matter either. Professor Dragonflame is quite the opposite of the former Charms Professor. She was about double the height of Professor Flitwick, thin, good-looking, fair to all even though she was a Slytherin while at Hogwarts, kind but stubborn, intrigued by muggles, and there's something about her that you just can't put your finger on.

So the lot made their way down to the grounds and to Hagrid's hut next to Forbidden Forest to chat and see if he had encountered any new and exciting over the holiday. Meggie was leading the pack since she was so excited to hear of any new stories Hagrid had. Hagrid was heading outside when Meggie was about to knock on the door.

"Hey you all! How was your holiday?" asked Hagrid excited they had come to visit him.

"It wasn't too bad. But we were wondering what you had done over your holiday," said Meggie trying to hide her excitement.

"Oh, well, you know, nothing too exciting. I think I may have found Grawpy a lady friend to keep him company in the Forest," replied Hagrid with a smile.

Everyone just seemed to stare at Hagrid in disbelief. No one seemed to want to argue that that may be a bad idea.

"Well, that's nice. At least he won't be so lonely anymore and picking fights with other creatures in the Forest," said Meggie, trying to be supportive.

"I better get started on things I need ter do on the grounds. I'll see yer lot tomorrow," said Hagrid as he walked down the stairs and towards the back of his cabin.

Everyone waved goodbye and started towards the castle again.

"Well that was a great idea! I think that took about a whole of twenty minutes!" Ron said sarcastically.

"Oh, get off it," said Hermione.

They all decided to call it a day and head back to their respective common rooms. They all have grown tired of each other and were sure that others were beginning to come back to the castle. Ron, Hermione, and Harry walked toward the Gryffindor common room. Evelyn and Holly went to the Hufflepuff common room. KRis and Meggie walked to the Ravenclaw common room.