Chapter 3 Fiends and Ferrets
Smiling Bridgett secretly thanked Ron for being so dumb. Holding out the apple she had Bridgett waited as a unicorn slowly walked up to her and began nibbling. 'He's so cute when he's back up in a corner' Bridgett chuckled remembering Ron's face when she had stormed out.
"I don't believe it" Hermione's voice sounded behind Bridgett. Remaining calm the best she could Bridgett turned her head. Ginny and Hermione stared in wonder at the beautiful beast now making its way towards them. Bridgett gently tossed an apple towards each of girl.
"Just relax and let him. Don't jerk away or move suddenly he's a very gentle creature. By the way his name is Moonrunner." Bending down Bridgett began tossing some of the meat into the forest. Slowly a snow leopard appeared. "This big beastie is Jasper and this" she stroked the head of a giant grizzly bear gulping down the rest of the food "is Louis. They go everywhere with me." Bridgett chuckled as Louis began nuzzling Ginny's pockets looking for sweets and Moonrunner practically knocked Hermione down looking for them. "They normally don't take to people so quickly but I guess your personality match to a perfect tee." Realizing that they didn't have any treats tonight the three animals blended once more into the darkness.
When they could no longer see them any more Bridgett face became serious "You can't say anything about them. If they were found out I would be forced to send them away. Their some of my closest friends and have been with me through the war."
Ginny finally shook herself and smiled at Bridgett "As long as we can help take care of them secrets safe with us. Besides don't want to ruin your tough act do we?" Hermione just nodded still looking into the forest for one last glimpse at the magnificent animals.
Bridgett lightly punched her in the arm "Come one Mi, let's get back inside." Linking arms with Hermione in the middle Ginny and Bridgett pulled her back inside teasing her all the way. Heading into the common room Bridgett couldn't help but pause "This is amazing!" Maybe she could settle into the school and not cause too much trouble.
Hermione quickly checked the bulletin board "Bridge you got the 9-12 shift on the 7th floor and I got the 13-3. That's great you can wake me up when you get back. Thank goodness I ate having to repair my alarm clock every time I have that shift."
Ginny suddenly began running to the stairs "Come on they put all 7th years together I think we're in the same room." Bridgett ran to catch up with Hermione right on her heels.
Finally reaching her Bridgett found Ginny pumping her fist in the air. Reading the names on the door Bridgett saw her, Ginny, and Hermione were in the same room with another girl. "Who is this Lavender Brown character?"
Ginny rolled her eyes "she's a flake. Dated Ron back in 6th year and still hasn't really gotten over it. Man she was annoying." Bridgett nodded filing the information away. Casting a glance at Hermione she noticed a slight scowl on her face 'I wonder if maybe she likes him?' Pushing the idea to the back of her mind Bridgett opened the door and ventured inside. Instantly she liked the room with its big windows and canopy beds. 'I don't know why but I seriously am in love with this school.' Finding her trunk Bridgett opened it and began preparing for tomorrow. By the sounds of Hermione and Ginny were doing the same thing. Pulling out her black messenger bag she filled it with her books, ink bottles, quills, parchment and a short story called 'The Wizard of Oz.' Then standing back Bridgett wavered her wand and sent her cloths into their designated drawers. Bending over her trunk once more she checked the last of her stuff. Then firmly closed the lid and locked. Hopping into her bed Bridgett pulled the curtains closed.
"Bridge you know we're all girls. You don't have to hide behind your curtains." Hermione teased.
Slipping out of her bed Bridgett put her dirty clothes in the hamper shrugging her shoulders. "Old habits die hard" was her curt reply before getting back in bed and closing the curtain completely. Laying back Bridgett sighed she wished she could tell Gin and Mi the real reason but they won't understand. Rolling over Bridgett closed her eyes and fell into a sleep. Somewhere around three in the morning Bridgett awoke for the 10th time that night.
"Alright who is that" she barked sticking her head out of the curtains.
"Lavender" was Ginny's sleepy reply but it could hardly be hear d over the snores.
"Does she always snore like a trucker with a cold?"
"Ya but you get used to it after a while." Hermione yawned.
"Well not me" Bridgett jumped out of bed and headed over to Lavender's bed picking up her wand on the way. Suddenly Lavender's snores stopped. Hermione and Ginny stuck their heads out of their curtains.
"What did you do?" Ginny demanded.
"I suffocated her with a pillow" was the calm replay as Bridgett got back into her bed.
"WHAT!" Panic filled Hermione's voice.
"Just kidding Mi I just silenced her but don't wake her up or it will wear off."
Hermione and Ginny exchanged a glance. "I think I'm going to really Bridgett." Ginny smiled.
"She reminds of another you/Ron/Harry/Fred/George all in one person" Hermione shuddered "Lord help us all." Bridgett chuckled; at least she had made honest friends.
The next morning Bridgett was up and in the Great hall just as the food appeared. Which was really early even McGonagall wasn't up yet. Eating her 2 eggs, a piece of bacon, and 2 pancakes Bridgett watched the other students file in. Already Bridgett had gotten a good feel of most of the students just seeing them interact with their friends. Studding her fellow Gryffindors, she noticed two misfits.
One Dean Thomas, that's what the girl next to him shouted when he tried kissing her, was probably what Bridgett would call a 'lady killer', boys who went after every female in sight and could careless if he could steal a kiss or not.
The other Seamus Finnegan, as the girls next to her whispered with a sigh, was what she would call a 'lady's man.' Her word for a boy who just attracts girls to him but looks for commitment before kisses, but by the looks of him he still enjoyed having two or three girls leaning on him. Bridgett rolled her eyes; if she wasn't a girl those two would defiantly make a couple of cool friends. Looking to the doors Bridgett waved as her friends and Ron walked in. 'I wonder if maybe I should be nicer to him. I mean he is hott' Bridgett snorted 'Nah probably thinks I'm a creep anyway.' Sliding in around her they began eating. Bridgett let her eyes wonder a little and sighed.
"What's wrong?" Ron asked he always was the first to pick up on people feeling. Bridgett shrugged and jerked her head slightly to her right where Malfoy was making hi way toward them. The whole group slouched over their food and put a hand over their eyes. Bridgett swung around in her seat and stretched her legs across the aisle. With it still warm out she had decided to wear a pair of dark blue jean shorts and a button up the front pink tank. Her hair was black with hot pink highlights to match her shirt. Malfoy stopped and let his eyes travel up and down Bridgett's legs.
"Oh fine like lamb chops." He licked his lips in both hunger and lust.
"Uh Rodent my eyes are up here so find them." Malfoy let his eyes take their time to reach hers witch had turned to an icy blue and looked cold enough to freeze. "What do you want ferret?"
"Ah my viperous honey I want you of course. I understand now you're a metamorphous and just fooling yesterday. What do you say you and me?"
Bridgett scoffed and stood up walking past Malfoy, who turned to watch her go but was disappointed to only see her cape billowing out behind her. Once out of the Great Hall, Bridgett coughed a couple of times and rubbed her arms. The look in is eyes made her skin crawl and fell as though he was undressing her with his mind. 'It almost reminds of… No I won't think of him.' Shuddering once more she continued on to the dungeons.