Sometimes people are afraid of falling in love, because it sometimes comes in a way we never expected.
There was something awfully wonderful about this morning, I just couldn't place what it was. it was a Saturday morning, there was nothing particularly special about today I told myself. Groaning, I swung my legs out from under my sheets and placed them flat on the cold floor. None of my roommates were up yet, I tended to wake up early than the rest.
I made my way out of the dungeons and down to the hall, I was eager to stuff my face with food. Right away I grabbed as much bacon as I could and scooped some eggs onto my plate. I was looking for the orange juice when I heard someone call my name.
"Em!"
I groaned and desperately wished I had waited for my roommates. The voice was making his way towards me, I knew exactly who it was and had no intention of acknowledging him. Taking another bite of my eggs I kept my gaze ahead and caught sight of the Gryffindor table, Potter, Black, Pet were there but where was…
"Em didn't you hear me calling you? Come love we're late."
Nikolaus Carrow was every girl's dream well, almost every girl.
"I am not your love and I am not going with you anywhere! And only my friends may call me Em, it's Emery to you." yanking my hand from his. Nik was as I said every girl's dream, he had smooth black hair and eyes girls have described like amber, was on the Quidditch team with me but, he was an Arsch. I had no interest in him and he had no interest in me, he wanted me.
Thankfully Narcissa had risen and was striding her way to the table now. Unfortunately, that also meant Lucius wouldn't be too far behind, he followed her around like a puppy dog. He was almost as bad as Potter was with Evans. Carrow, seeing his friend coming took this as an opportunity to sit right next to me.
"Emery, why do you deny yourself me? You know how joyous our families would be if we joined together." I scrunched my nose up in disgust and turned to greet Narcissa.
"you're up early"
She sat down and helped herself to a light plate, she giggled as she looked up and saw the scowl on my face. "you should be grateful I'm up early"
I rolled my eyes as Thackary had joined us, the three boys fell easily into a conversation about Quidditch. I looked at Narcissa and she picked up her plate as the same time as me and we swiftly made our way out of the great hall. I hoped Carrow didn't follow I really wanted a peaceful Saturday. We sat outside the doorway to the great hall and finished our breakfast, the three fools walked right past us and didn't even notice. It was due to this fact I volunteered to take our plates back. I promised to meet Narcissa back in the common room and walked into the hall, it was mostly Ravenclaws and Gryffindors at breakfast. I assume Hufflepuff and my own house liked to sleep in on the weekends, I left the plates on the table and hurried out of the hall again.
Leave it to me to be careless and run right into someone.
"oh, I'm terribly sorry I wasn't looking where I was going. Are you alr-" I cut myself off it was Remus I had knocked over, he looked very worn down. He waved a hand at me as if to say it's fine but stumbled. I caught him and put his arm over my shoulder, he must have been ill he actually let me carry his weight.
"ge jam" I couldn't quite understand what he said.
"oh, Remus let's get you to the nurse" he shook his head as if to say no, he collected himself and managed to stand up on his own.
"I'm quite alright miss Dietrich, I apologize for that display."
I blushed slightly at the use of mt last name "no you're alright I ran into you throwing you completely off balance." I lied I know he's ill I'm not stupid but, I wouldn't want anyone to pity me and Remus seemed like a man of pride.
"I'll be on my way, best not leave James and Sirius alone with no supervision they" he stopped abruptly looking at my house robes. He put some distance between us, of course Remus was no different he assumed all Slytherin were bad. I thought he might not be one to judge too quickly but I was wrong.
"Na Sicher…" I said to myself
"well then as I can see you're not too thrown to judge me by the color of my house I'll leave you then. Since apparently, I might hex you or do something awful such as hold you up as you lost your balance. If you'll excuse me, I have to go be böse elsewhere. "
Turning on my heel and leaving the corridor, I didn't even allow him the chance to rebuttal and he wouldn't because Gryffindors could be arrogant and I'm beginning to think it's contagious.
I made my way to the library, there was some new books I wanted to check out I haven't had time to read and I hadn't found time in the week. I quickly found my selections brought them up to the desk to check out. I had to hurry back to the dorms to change into my practice clothes, I knew everyone would notice if I were late, being the only girl tends to draw attention. Today could have been a relaxing day but, Nott just had to schedule a practice even though Gryffindor clearly had the assigned booking for the pitch.
I wasn't even in the pitch yet and I could hear there was clearly a fight brewing.
"-bloody can't read Nott the sign up says Gryffindor you prat!"
Sometimes I think Nott and Potter fancy each other, they love to rile each other up. One can't hate another's house that much and my mother always said there is a fine line between love and hate. Potter and Nott have danced all over that line if you ask me. I was so lost in thought I didn't notice Regulus come up beside me. Regulus and I hardly ever bothered to argue in these events, it accomplished nothing, and it was rather hilarious the faces boys make when they're mad. Fifteen minutes had passed and finally I had enough.
"ALRIGHT THAT IS ENOUGH! Nott let's go! If we bring the coach down he will tell us it's Gryffindors spot anyways, Thackary put your Verdammt shirt on you are not going to fight Sirius like that, Carrow If you even dare utter a word about how you like it when I get "fiery" I will hex you into oblivion. Let's head back now."
I picked up my broom and turned to leave as I turned though, I caught Sirius say to Nott "yes, I see you're led by women who cave easily" one moment I was right behind Regulus and the next I was looking Sirius right in the eye.
"no, I did not cave because I am a woman and weaker. I choose to walk away from a pointless argument and not waste not another second of this day off when we don't have a need for practice, obviously your team desperately needs it."
Everyone on the team was sore at me for letting Gryffindor take the pitch but, it was theirs to take in the first place at least this way Carrow won't bother me, they're all too busy sulking. I saw a shadow fall across me and turned to see the source.
"promise to meet back in the dungeons eh? Lies!" Narcissa could be very dramatic at times but she'd get over it. I moved my bag so that she could sit down.
"honestly Em, I don't know how you can stand to read on a perfectly good day like this?" her eyes scanning the room most likely for a gentleman to keep her distracted.
Clearing my throat "what else would be better to do on a day like today?" I had my prefect duties later but, that didn't count for anything to her.
She scrunched up her face in thought for a moment "ah! You could go on a date with Thackary the poor thing follows you around like a puppy. I could do your hair! Do you have any idea how your hair is the envy of almost every girl at Hogwarts?"
Actually, I had no idea, there was nothing wonderful about my hair, I had chocolate colored hair that went to my midriff. Some say it's the combination of my eyes and hair, which were only bluish grey. I was plain as far as I knew of, I wouldn't be the first girl with these features and I wouldn't be the last. Shaking my head at her words I got up to go back to the common room with her. When we got in the first thing we saw was blonde hair fly at us, Rosaline our friend had enveloped me in a bone crushing hug.
"oh thank goodness you're alright!"
I pulled away from her "why wouldn't I be alright?"
Narcissa suddenly seem to gasp in surprise. "oh! Yes, that's what I forgot that Marauder was on you this morning, what was he doing?" she asked incredulously.
They were afraid for me because of that? "oh, we ran into each other no biggie." I went to sit on the sofa as they continued to stare at me in horror. I knew this wouldn't be the end of it so, I made myself comfortable.
"He just ran into you? He didn't try to hex you or prank you? I think you should get yourself checked out just in case." I rolled my eyes in response.
"Remus is harmless perhaps kinder than the others but, still judgmental. Overall though he's no one I need to worry about."
Right well there is the first chapter! I'm going to start working on the second one share with me some thoughts ideas suggestions or questions. I do not own anything either the HP world belongs to Jk Rowling
