AN: Got my wisdom teeth out, and actually I did better than the doctor's predicted; in fact, I did A LOT better. I actually defied most of what they said(: Except for the pain part. MAN, am I in pain. But not only do I have a bag of broccoli pressed against my jaw, I have decided to write! Writing distracts me from the pain, so after the taking of a few drugs and several naps throughout the day, I am up and ready to write! (Plus my mom just stuck Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in. SUCCESS!)

But enough of my ramblings! Welcome back to the world of mystic and magic. Let us begin.

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Aurora Anetta Alexandria Abdullah couldn't remember the last time she received so much attention from, well, anyone. She was so used to the neglect and snubbing she received from people back at home that this was way different. She wasn't sure if it was good or bad.

Maybe they're just all…lyin' to me! Maybe they're plannin' a-a major prank. Because they hate me!

One must always feel bad for her. After all, she came to Hogwarts with no confidence because people constantly abused and bullied her back at home. Yet, when she arrived to Hogwarts, her social status miraculously changed and she instantly became the most popular and desire girl in school.

Not that she thought anything of it. She still thought she was the homely, boring loner that no one wanted to be around.

And yet everyone wanted to be around her.

But now Aurora hunched over a book in the Gryffindor common room, curled up with on the sofa in front of the fireplace. She sat with her knees pressed to her chest, Stardust curled up next to her. Ever since she was a young girl, Aurora often escaped her life into books, and though she had been made fun of for it, it made her more intelligent than most of the other students she had been around.

"What are you reading?"

Aurora's head snapped up, jumping slightly when the silence around her was broken. Leaning against the arm of the sofa was Harry Potter in all his glory. The v-neck sweater he wore fitted him perfectly, showing off his firm muscles. He smiled at her and sat down on the small sofa, making himself comfortable next to her.

"I-It's nothing, really. Just something to pass the time," she said, quickly setting the book aside and looking down at Stardust, who snoozed quietly next to her.

"How is she so small?" Harry asked, following Aurora's eyes down to the little Pegasus. Aurora sighed quietly, rubbing a finger against Stardust's head, and the young winged horse whinnied quietly in response.

"It's, uh, well… I found her a few months ago on a…trip. She was badly injured after being attacked by a-a troll, close to death," Aurora began the explanation, never lifting her head to look at Harry. "I felt so bad for her because, well, I love animals…and Pegasus's are my favorite animal…and she was just so beautiful, I couldn't just leave her.

"So when I found her, I, uh…well, don't tell anyone this so I don't get in trouble, but… I performed a healin' spell on her. Very complex, mind you, but even though I'm just a fifth year student, I am brilliant and catch onto things quicker than most. So when she was healed, I took her home with me. The only problem was…"

Aurora paused, glancing up at Harry nervously.

Should I really tell him?

But the attentive, genuine look in Harry's eyes, a look that took her breath away, encouraged her to keep talking. She felt that she could trust him. After all these years, he was the first person she could trust because no one had given her a reason to trust them, and even though she barely knew Harry, he gave off a trustworthy-persona.

Being the naïve, innocent girl she was, she believed she could trust him even though she didn't know him at all. But it was her innocence that guys were attracted to. She was so pure it showed through her appearance as well, a stunning element. Her baby soft skin glowed and her beautiful, smooth cheeks were tinged a perfect pink even when she wasn't blushing.

"The only problem was, m'foster parents are muggles, and they can't know about anythang…magical. Not until they legally adopt me, o'course. So I had to find a way to sneak her in. So, being as magically-inclined as I am, I created a spell to-to shrink her, I guess you could say. Sure, there was one already in the textbooks, but this one I created, er…fit my needs better. Plus I needed a reason to show how much more talented I am than other witches and wizards of my age."

Harry was leaned forward, his chin rested on his fist, hanging on to her every word. When she was finished talking, he leaned back and thought about her words for a moment, nodding.

"Wow," was all he said. He reached over and started to stroke the top of the fawn's head, smirking.

"You're just full of surprises, aren't you, Aurora?"

Aurora smiled at the little compliment. Harry stood up and moved closer to her, never taking his eyes off of her. For a moment the two just stared at each other in silence. But then Aurora became too nervous and she lowered her gaze, blushing a deep red.

"Harry!"

The two on the couch turned to look at the newcomer. Ron stood in the doorway, eyes narrowed at the other boy.

"Isn't it a little late for you two to be…conversing?" the ginger questioned suspiciously, eyes glued to Harry with an emotion Aurora couldn't quite figure out.

"Isn't that for us to worry about?" Harry retorted. Aurora noticed his sudden change in mood, his tense demeanor. For a moment, Aurora looked between the two, noticing the strain between them, and she swallowed the growing lump in her throat.

"Whatever," Ron grunted, looking at Aurora before shooting Harry one last angry glare and ascending the stairs. Almost immediately, the air changed and Harry's mood lightened. He turned towards Aurora and smiled warmly.

"Sorry, Ron…sure is something else," he sighed, shaking his head in playful disbelief. Then he leaned forward and rested his hand on the back of her elegant head.

"But you do need your sleep," he said gently, his nose brushing up against hers. Aurora's heart pounded in her chest while she stared first at his eyes and than his lips, back to his eyes, watching every little movement he made. His breath was warm against her face and sent shivers down her spine. She closed her eyes and pursed her lips just slightly, waiting for what she thought was the inevitable.

Then he leaned her head forward and kissed her gently on the top of her head, a gentle, loving gesture, before withdrawing.

"Goodnight… Aurora Anetta Alexandria Abdullah."

Aurora opened her eyes and slowly lifted her head to watch him leave. But even as he left, he glanced back at her one more time with a longing gaze before he disappeared on his way to the boy's dormitory. After he left, Aurora released the breath she didn't know she was holding, lifting her hand to her forehead.

Harry Potter, he… he just… he kissed me! Not on the lips, but… omigawsh, he kissed me!

Aurora sat back and picked up her book, too distracted to read. A giddy feeling rose in her, ecstatic because of the simple gesture. But she looked at the book, reading the title one last time before she gave it up.

Magick Moste Evile by Godelot.

Aurora Anetta Alexandria Abdullah frowned at the restricted book and looked away, staring into the last of the dying flames.

This is where it begins. If I'm goin' to learn anythang…this is how.

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