The Outcast Part II: Morgana's Magic
[ A/N: If you haven't read "Snape's Secret" by professor Issabelle Snape, you 'might' wanna do that, but I think you can get most of this either way. It discusses lots of interesting things about Morgana (and Issabelle's) past. To all who have reviewed "The Outcast Part I" and "Snape's Secret", Thank You! [
Morgana quickly gained friends and popularity at her new school. It seemed that everyone liked her bright and sunny personality and saught her company often and she rarely had a minute to herself. Of course, Morgana had decided her best friends were her house-mates in Gryffindor, but she also tended to get along rather well with Draco Malfoy.
This, to Ron, Hermione and Harry, seemed very peculiar but the good chemestry between the two was unquestionable and if she had thought she liked Harry, she knew she liked Draco just as much.
The weeks had been going by rapidly and suddenly Morgana found herself with a week until the Yule ball without a date. This left her feeling slightly down and she decided that today was the day that her problem was going to be solved.
" So, Harry, " She began, as they made there way down to breakfast that morning, " Who are you taking to the Yule ball? "
" Gee, Morgana, I really haven't thought about that yet. "
At just that moment, Draco joined them and faced Morgana with a devious grin, " How would you like to go with me? I'm sure we would have a lot of fun. "
" Really? " Morgana asked, looking at Draco and grinning broadly, " I would love to go with you! "
" Great! See ya later, Morgana! Can't risk being late for transfiguration! "
" Are you okay? " Harry asked, as they continued towards Herbology. " I mean, you're muggle-born and Draco Malfoy seems to hang off of you like a precious stone. Its almost creepy. I'd be careful, Morgana... "
" Well thanks for your concern, Harry. I was just about to ask you to go, " Morgana whispered, " But Draco kinda put me in a spot there. I mean, I'm in trouble! I don't even know what to wear! "
" Well, I have lots of dress robes and we're about the same size. I can loan you an outfit for the ball. " Hermione offered, " We can go look togather at lunch. "
" Alright, then. Thanks, Herm. "
" I am so excited! Between you guys and me, Ron asked me!! "
" That's great! " Harry said, grinning, " I'm really happy for you. I think I am going to ask Cho again. "
" Good luck, Harry. " Morgana said.
Herbology came and went, and so did Transfiguration, and soon it was lunch. After a delicious meal of honey-garlic chicken and mashed potatoes, Hermione and Morgana got up and were ready to go look at dress robes.
" Morgana! " Professor Dumbledore said, " I'm so glad I found you. And, you too, Hermione. I am sure you will be most helpful! It's time to take you to get your robes for the ball. "
" This is going to be fun! " Hermione said, grinning. " Did you hear that Morgana already has a date? "
" Yes indeed. Draco was just going on about it to Cabbe and Goyle at the Slytherin table as I went by. Its nice to see that she is well liked in all the houses. Mr. Malfoy's behavior towards muggle-born wizards has drastically improved. I think that his new-found friendship with Morgana is wonderful. Now, let's go. We don't want you to miss your afternoon lessons. "
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The robe shop was full of beautiful robes, shelves filled with beautiful shoes and gorgous accessories. Morgana, who was still very unaccustomed to being able to afford such fineries, stood staring at the selection in amazement.
" Wow... I don't know how I'm going to decide! "
" Well, " Hermione said with a grin, " We can start by figuring out what size you take. But, considering how slender you are, I doubt you will have any real trouble. "
" Exactly... " Morgana said, " I really don't wanna goof this up! "
" I'm sure you don't, dear. " a tall woman in sleek black robes said, extending her pale long fingered hand, " Narcessa Malfoy. Pleasure to make your aquaintence. You're Morgana, I presume? You're going with my boy, Draco? "
Morgana felt herself want to squirm under the inspectful mint-eyed gaze of this woman, " Yes, I am Morgana., and the pleasure is mine, Mrs. Malfoy. "
" Narcessa, dear. I am quite certain we will get along splendidly. " the woman said, giving a smile which sent shivers down Morgana's back, " Now, I'm going to take a wild guess and say you're here looking for clothes for the Yule Ball. My will Lucius be pleased when he finds out what a classy girl Draco has chosen! "
" Well... Uh.... "
" Now, let me see... I think the robes you'll want to look at are back here. " Narcessa continued, pulling Morgana over to a more dressy section of the store and waving a hand at some very elegant -- and expensive -- dress robes.
" Thank you, Mrs. Malfoy. I think Hermione and Morgana can take it from here. " Dumbledore said firmly, forcing a smile.
" Well then, I'll leave you to your shopping. Nice meeting you, Morgana! "
" Good bye, Narcessa! " Morgana replied, waving at the woman as she walked away.
" I was afraid she'd never leave! " Dumbledore said, rubbing a hand against his forhead, " However, she was very helpful showng us where the dress robes are, and I do want to get you some nice robes and accessories so that you can really shine at that dance! "
Morgana looked at the robes nervously, having never touched anything so expensive or exquisette before. Finally, she had narrowed it down to three that seemed to look wonderful on her. The first was made of ice blue satin, the second of gold velvet and the third of rose silk.
" Which do you think, Herm? " Morgana said, placing each gown infront of her slender torso in turn.
" They all look marvelous, Morgana. "
" I think I'll get the rose one. Its my favorite. " Morgana decided finally, hanging the other two up.
After Hermione helped her choose some cream colored ribbons for her hair and a pair of black mary janes, they followed Dumbledore to the front and he paid for Morgana's things. Then checking his watch, he smiled.
" We have just enough time for lunch. " he said, guiding them to the three broomsticks where they all ordered fish and chips. By the time they got back, lessons were over but all of their teachers had been told in advance and didn't mind anyway. Morgana couldn't remember a time when she had ever had so much fun.
******
The next day, however, brought a letter which send large grey clouds upon her otherwise sunny horizon. Once again, Dumbledore had received an owl, this time from Snape.
" Albus, " his heavy writing scrawled across the parchment, " I am writing you this letter to tell you of a rather bizarre event which occurred only yesterday. Voldemort brought Issabelle and I with him on an attack against a small town called Auroria. Upon seeing the wounded, she went into a strange trance and -- I am dead serious here -- flew! She healed all the villagers and then collapsed at Voldemort's feet. She is now recovering in his private chambers as we speak. It has come to my attention that he has taken a rather fond liking to her and is nursing her wounds himself. I will continue to inform you as this situation and all others of importance progress. Sincerely, Severus. "
" Wounded?! Healed an entire village?! I know of the powers that she and I posess but that's just plain dangerous! " Morgana exclaimed upon reading the letter.
" Please explain, Morgana! " Dumbledore said, suddenly very eager.
" I shall try, Profesor. " Morgana said taking a deep breath, " Have you ever noticed that Issabelle has powers that are different? "
" Yes. "
" Well, Issabelle is the HopeBringer, an ancient sorceress who has the power to bring people back to life, heal virtually anything and survive practically anything. She can also move things with her mind, walk through walls and become invisable at her will. "
" How do you know all of this? "
" Its very simple, professor. " Morgana replied, " As you know, I was living on the streets of London. The reason for that is that your Ministry of Magic forbade Issabelle the right to adopt me when I was a child, because the were afraid it would displease lord Voldemort and cause unnecessary violence. But because Issabelle is the HopeBringer, she was able to help me survive even under these conditions. "
" I honestly cannot see how that would be possible. Please enlighten me. "
" Very well. With the HopeBringer comes another sorceress, a sidekick of sorts, called the HopeGiver. That's me, professor. Issabelle and I are sort of like twins. We can read eachother's minds and know eachother's thoughts. "
" Amazing! I thought these powers only existed in myths! "
" No, Professor. They are as real as you and I are standing right here. I cannot tell you how Issabelle and I managed to get these powers to begin with: that just happened... What I can tell you is that Voldemort will not hurt Issabelle because he is trying to get her to marry him! "
******
" Say, Morgana, what can you tell me about your aunt? What kind of a lady is she? " Draco asked later that afternoon, sliding an arm around her waist.
" She is the most brave and noble person that you will ever meet and I am very proud of her. " Morgana said, looking at some of the other students trying to transfigure a magazine into a comicbook.
" No, I mean why is Voldemort so into her? My dad said her follows her around all the time with a silly grin on his face. "
" Err... Your dad watches Voldemort?! "
" Uh, no... Um... I gotta go... Bye, Morgana!! "
" I wonder what that was all about... Draco's dad workin' for Voldemort? No way! That's crazy!! " Issabelle said, walking back up to the Gryffindor commonroom to hang out with Herm, Ron and Harry.
[ A/N: If you haven't read "Snape's Secret" by professor Issabelle Snape, you 'might' wanna do that, but I think you can get most of this either way. It discusses lots of interesting things about Morgana (and Issabelle's) past. To all who have reviewed "The Outcast Part I" and "Snape's Secret", Thank You! [
Morgana quickly gained friends and popularity at her new school. It seemed that everyone liked her bright and sunny personality and saught her company often and she rarely had a minute to herself. Of course, Morgana had decided her best friends were her house-mates in Gryffindor, but she also tended to get along rather well with Draco Malfoy.
This, to Ron, Hermione and Harry, seemed very peculiar but the good chemestry between the two was unquestionable and if she had thought she liked Harry, she knew she liked Draco just as much.
The weeks had been going by rapidly and suddenly Morgana found herself with a week until the Yule ball without a date. This left her feeling slightly down and she decided that today was the day that her problem was going to be solved.
" So, Harry, " She began, as they made there way down to breakfast that morning, " Who are you taking to the Yule ball? "
" Gee, Morgana, I really haven't thought about that yet. "
At just that moment, Draco joined them and faced Morgana with a devious grin, " How would you like to go with me? I'm sure we would have a lot of fun. "
" Really? " Morgana asked, looking at Draco and grinning broadly, " I would love to go with you! "
" Great! See ya later, Morgana! Can't risk being late for transfiguration! "
" Are you okay? " Harry asked, as they continued towards Herbology. " I mean, you're muggle-born and Draco Malfoy seems to hang off of you like a precious stone. Its almost creepy. I'd be careful, Morgana... "
" Well thanks for your concern, Harry. I was just about to ask you to go, " Morgana whispered, " But Draco kinda put me in a spot there. I mean, I'm in trouble! I don't even know what to wear! "
" Well, I have lots of dress robes and we're about the same size. I can loan you an outfit for the ball. " Hermione offered, " We can go look togather at lunch. "
" Alright, then. Thanks, Herm. "
" I am so excited! Between you guys and me, Ron asked me!! "
" That's great! " Harry said, grinning, " I'm really happy for you. I think I am going to ask Cho again. "
" Good luck, Harry. " Morgana said.
Herbology came and went, and so did Transfiguration, and soon it was lunch. After a delicious meal of honey-garlic chicken and mashed potatoes, Hermione and Morgana got up and were ready to go look at dress robes.
" Morgana! " Professor Dumbledore said, " I'm so glad I found you. And, you too, Hermione. I am sure you will be most helpful! It's time to take you to get your robes for the ball. "
" This is going to be fun! " Hermione said, grinning. " Did you hear that Morgana already has a date? "
" Yes indeed. Draco was just going on about it to Cabbe and Goyle at the Slytherin table as I went by. Its nice to see that she is well liked in all the houses. Mr. Malfoy's behavior towards muggle-born wizards has drastically improved. I think that his new-found friendship with Morgana is wonderful. Now, let's go. We don't want you to miss your afternoon lessons. "
******
The robe shop was full of beautiful robes, shelves filled with beautiful shoes and gorgous accessories. Morgana, who was still very unaccustomed to being able to afford such fineries, stood staring at the selection in amazement.
" Wow... I don't know how I'm going to decide! "
" Well, " Hermione said with a grin, " We can start by figuring out what size you take. But, considering how slender you are, I doubt you will have any real trouble. "
" Exactly... " Morgana said, " I really don't wanna goof this up! "
" I'm sure you don't, dear. " a tall woman in sleek black robes said, extending her pale long fingered hand, " Narcessa Malfoy. Pleasure to make your aquaintence. You're Morgana, I presume? You're going with my boy, Draco? "
Morgana felt herself want to squirm under the inspectful mint-eyed gaze of this woman, " Yes, I am Morgana., and the pleasure is mine, Mrs. Malfoy. "
" Narcessa, dear. I am quite certain we will get along splendidly. " the woman said, giving a smile which sent shivers down Morgana's back, " Now, I'm going to take a wild guess and say you're here looking for clothes for the Yule Ball. My will Lucius be pleased when he finds out what a classy girl Draco has chosen! "
" Well... Uh.... "
" Now, let me see... I think the robes you'll want to look at are back here. " Narcessa continued, pulling Morgana over to a more dressy section of the store and waving a hand at some very elegant -- and expensive -- dress robes.
" Thank you, Mrs. Malfoy. I think Hermione and Morgana can take it from here. " Dumbledore said firmly, forcing a smile.
" Well then, I'll leave you to your shopping. Nice meeting you, Morgana! "
" Good bye, Narcessa! " Morgana replied, waving at the woman as she walked away.
" I was afraid she'd never leave! " Dumbledore said, rubbing a hand against his forhead, " However, she was very helpful showng us where the dress robes are, and I do want to get you some nice robes and accessories so that you can really shine at that dance! "
Morgana looked at the robes nervously, having never touched anything so expensive or exquisette before. Finally, she had narrowed it down to three that seemed to look wonderful on her. The first was made of ice blue satin, the second of gold velvet and the third of rose silk.
" Which do you think, Herm? " Morgana said, placing each gown infront of her slender torso in turn.
" They all look marvelous, Morgana. "
" I think I'll get the rose one. Its my favorite. " Morgana decided finally, hanging the other two up.
After Hermione helped her choose some cream colored ribbons for her hair and a pair of black mary janes, they followed Dumbledore to the front and he paid for Morgana's things. Then checking his watch, he smiled.
" We have just enough time for lunch. " he said, guiding them to the three broomsticks where they all ordered fish and chips. By the time they got back, lessons were over but all of their teachers had been told in advance and didn't mind anyway. Morgana couldn't remember a time when she had ever had so much fun.
******
The next day, however, brought a letter which send large grey clouds upon her otherwise sunny horizon. Once again, Dumbledore had received an owl, this time from Snape.
" Albus, " his heavy writing scrawled across the parchment, " I am writing you this letter to tell you of a rather bizarre event which occurred only yesterday. Voldemort brought Issabelle and I with him on an attack against a small town called Auroria. Upon seeing the wounded, she went into a strange trance and -- I am dead serious here -- flew! She healed all the villagers and then collapsed at Voldemort's feet. She is now recovering in his private chambers as we speak. It has come to my attention that he has taken a rather fond liking to her and is nursing her wounds himself. I will continue to inform you as this situation and all others of importance progress. Sincerely, Severus. "
" Wounded?! Healed an entire village?! I know of the powers that she and I posess but that's just plain dangerous! " Morgana exclaimed upon reading the letter.
" Please explain, Morgana! " Dumbledore said, suddenly very eager.
" I shall try, Profesor. " Morgana said taking a deep breath, " Have you ever noticed that Issabelle has powers that are different? "
" Yes. "
" Well, Issabelle is the HopeBringer, an ancient sorceress who has the power to bring people back to life, heal virtually anything and survive practically anything. She can also move things with her mind, walk through walls and become invisable at her will. "
" How do you know all of this? "
" Its very simple, professor. " Morgana replied, " As you know, I was living on the streets of London. The reason for that is that your Ministry of Magic forbade Issabelle the right to adopt me when I was a child, because the were afraid it would displease lord Voldemort and cause unnecessary violence. But because Issabelle is the HopeBringer, she was able to help me survive even under these conditions. "
" I honestly cannot see how that would be possible. Please enlighten me. "
" Very well. With the HopeBringer comes another sorceress, a sidekick of sorts, called the HopeGiver. That's me, professor. Issabelle and I are sort of like twins. We can read eachother's minds and know eachother's thoughts. "
" Amazing! I thought these powers only existed in myths! "
" No, Professor. They are as real as you and I are standing right here. I cannot tell you how Issabelle and I managed to get these powers to begin with: that just happened... What I can tell you is that Voldemort will not hurt Issabelle because he is trying to get her to marry him! "
******
" Say, Morgana, what can you tell me about your aunt? What kind of a lady is she? " Draco asked later that afternoon, sliding an arm around her waist.
" She is the most brave and noble person that you will ever meet and I am very proud of her. " Morgana said, looking at some of the other students trying to transfigure a magazine into a comicbook.
" No, I mean why is Voldemort so into her? My dad said her follows her around all the time with a silly grin on his face. "
" Err... Your dad watches Voldemort?! "
" Uh, no... Um... I gotta go... Bye, Morgana!! "
" I wonder what that was all about... Draco's dad workin' for Voldemort? No way! That's crazy!! " Issabelle said, walking back up to the Gryffindor commonroom to hang out with Herm, Ron and Harry.