Dinner went by very fast. I barely listened to anything Dumbledore said because I was looking for that guy I saw earlier. I found him over at the Gryffindor table, to my own horror. I had just confirmed my worst fear. HE WAS A WEASLEY. I ducked my head down in shame, thinking of how disappointed my father would be of my thoughts towards a Weasley. Although I didn't believe in my father's views, a daughter never wants to disappoint her father. I nudged Dauphine.
"OW! What is your problem?" Dauphine said a little too loudly. I pinched her arm before she let out another loud shriek. I peeked up to look right into my brothers harsh eyes. I stuck my tongue out at him before recognizing how many people was looking at me….oops. I glanced at the Gryffindor table to look right into his eyes. Then a strange thing happened… another person who looked just like him turned around and looked at me. Great. He was an identical twin.
Then I slowly looked around to see half of the dining hall looking at us. Father taught me to never be embarrassed. If people were looking at you, they were jealous of your power as a witch. Though I thought that was all bullocks, it did help your confidence in situations like these.
"Dauphine, if you don't fake a smile and pretend like you're okay, I will make create my own curse and make sure to test it on you!" Suddenly Dauphine demeanor changed. She was smiling and waving in only an instant. I smirked. Malfoys knew how to threaten.
"But really, what is your deal you butch?" She said much more quietly. I couldn't help but laugh at her saying the word 'butch'. We watched an American muggle movie at her house and they kept saying that word. We didn't even know what it meant, but we loved the sound of it.
"The guy I ran into earlier? Well he was a Weasley," I paused, noticing that everyone had gone back to their own business. "And he has an identical twin!" I had to force myself not to look back at him to see if he was still looking. A blush ran up to my cheeks at the thought of him. Dauphine laughed. But when she laughs, it sounds like a dying animal. The snorting and the gasping sounded awfully painful.
"Do you mean Fred and George? They're the biggest pranksters of the school! How could you not know them?" She began scanning the room for the twins. People were starting to leave, along with Draco and that annoying pest of a girl Pansy. I mean really, who the hell names their kid Pansy? They're set up for failure from birth. Draco gave me a glance, before I nodded and he walked away. Twin telepathy. It's like we had our own little language of him asking if I was alright.
"Can you see them? I can't look again or I'll look desperate," I suddenly had an interest to a mark on the table. I began picking at it and studying it closely, trying to not think about his eyes again.
"No, I think they've left… Oh look what you did, you buffoon! I have a bruise on my arm from you," I rolled my eyes at her stupidity. I was more annoyed he had left. But what was I expecting? For him to say goodbye?
"Okay Dauph, let's go to our dormitory."
The next day of classes went by with professors introducing themselves and instructing on what we would be taught throughout the year. I was fascinated by our Defense of the Dark Arts teacher. Draco and I were sat next to each other, and we couldn't help but laugh at how ridiculous the oh so great Dolores Umbridge was. We knew our father was involved with the reason she was here, so we made a pact to not anger her, fearing our father would hear about it. Well, Draco was afraid. He would be severely punished, while I would get a little slap on the wrist.
I was able to talk to Professor Snape. I did like him. Although I knew he was involved with Voldemort, as was my father. I tried to pretend like I didn't know, but I had seen my father's dark mark on many occasions. The whole family pretended like it didn't exist. They were afraid to talk about it, while I was revolted by the fact Father would do that. He wasn't as heroic as I thought he was.
While in the library in the afternoon, I spotted a familiar hair of red. I was looking for a book to help with my essays that Umbridge assigned on the first day of classes, when I saw it out of the corner of my eye. His back was to me, but I knew for sure that it was him. He was sitting alone with a book in front of him. I turned to walk away when I stopped myself.
Don't be a coward. What better way to show that I don't have the same beliefs as my family, than to talk to a Weasley. Not just to spite them, but to show the world I'm a force to be reckon with. Plus he's very charming and I'm sure he's a delight. So what are you waiting for you butch? Go talk to him.
I took a deep breath before turning around. I walked straight over to the table and put my books on the table. He looked slightly startled.
"Hello, I'm Danielle. We met on the train yesterday," He looked a little different, but maybe it's just the light. "You know, we bumped into each other and I fell? Well I just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. I thought I could sit at the same table and talk and do our school work. Is that okay?" He kept staring at me, not saying a word. My nerves were beginning to get the best of me. Then, he started laughing. He laughed so hard he started crying. My face was so red; I thought it was going to melt. I looked around the library to see everyone staring at me. Yet again. I had tears welling up in my eyes and I knew I had to go. I packed up my books and almost ran out of the library.
How embarrassing. There was nothing I could say to make myself feel better. I must be so awful; he would laugh in my face about that. Tears were streaming down my face. How could he do that to someone? I felt someone grab my arm and spin me around.
"Oh great you again! " His whole face was so red from laughing. It made me want to curl into a ball and die.
"I want to apologize, you see I'm not…"
"FRED!" a loud voice interrupted us. I peered over his shoulder to see the other twin coming toward us. He even started walking faster when he saw me crying.
Then I felt a brick hit me. He was a twin. There were two of them. They were identical. YOU DUMB BUTCH. I had spoken to the wrong one. I think I want to die now.
"George is the one I think you were talking about. He's been talking about you nonstop," The twin said under his breath before "George" came over.
"Are you alright? What has my brother said to you, because I'll make sure he pays for it, you slimy slug!" "George" said. I was getting more mortified by the second. I wasn't even sure who was who. The other twin started explain.
"You see George, this lovely girl had us confused. While I was waiting for you to come to the library, she came up to me and introduced herself and started telling me what happened yesterday. Which I've heard a million times," Georges face got red as he said that. "I couldn't help but laugh! I've broken this poor girl's heart by doing it and I'm dreadfully sorry." I quickly wiped off my face before answering him. At least they were being nice about it.
"No it's quite alright. You two should really wear nametags. You would save everyone some trouble," I was starting to get back some confidence. They both laughed and introduced themselves.
"Well I'm Fred, the one you talked to in the library," He bowed before gesturing to his brother.
"I'm George, the one who rudely knocked you over on the train. Sorry about that again," He reached for my hand and kissed it. I blushed and made a mental note. George had a bump on the top and his nose and Fred doesn't… this is going to be difficult.
"And I'm Danielle. As awkward as this has been, I think I'm going to go to my room until dinner. I've had enough humiliation for the last two days to last me a lifetime," I said. They both did a chuckle at the same time. Just like Draco and I use to. Fred bid me farewell before going back to the library, leaving me and George alone.
"I'm sorry about everything. My brother never wanted to make you cry and neither did I," How nice could a guy be. "Maybe after dinner, we could go to the Astronomy tower? I've heard there's going to be some stars that are for the books," I couldn't talk for a second. I was so taken aback… OH MY GOD YOU BUTCH SPEAK.
"Yes!" I said a little too loudly. "I mean, I'm sure I could do that," He smiled before telling me he'd meet me outside of the dining hall. I could've stared in his eyes forever. "I'll see you then," I said before we went our separate ways. I looked back to make sure he was in the library before skipping the rest of the way to the Slytherin common room.
Hello everyone! I didn't do an authors note last chapter, but welcome! I know the first two chapters are slow, but I want to be sure you get a feel for Danielle and of course her sidekick Dauphine! Please review and let me know what you think. I have a lot in store for this story, so don't give up hope yet!
-Jordan
