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Hearing my cue, I opened the door all the way, and walked inside. I stood still at the entrance to the Great Hall. I was even more impressed. I was amazed by the outside, but the inside was even greater. I looked down from the ceiling, only to meet about 200 pairs of eyes staring straight at me.
Kit sauntered in after me, and began to rub on my legs, purring. Taking a deep breath, I began the long journey down the hall, to what seemed to be my doom.
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Chapter 3: Walking Down the Isle.
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I walked down the Great Hall, and with 200 pairs of eyes on you, it's not that easy. I looked to both sides, walking slowly. On my right, I saw my new friends, smiling proudly at my. Ginny was giving my two thumbs up. Turning my head to the left, I spotted the Slytherins. Most of them were glaring at as if I were someone who was here to kill them. Malfoy was glaring at me the most, after most of the others had lost interest. Kit, liking all the attention she thought she was receiving, purred very loudly, wanting to show off.
As I reached the Sorting Hat, I saw Professor Dumbledore give me a small smile. Professor McGonagall lifted the hat, and I sat down on the small stood in front of the entire school. She placed the hat on my head what seemed to be minutes later.
"Hmm…there's definitely lots of courage, yes, lots of that, and eager to please too.
'Oh yeah, why don't you go ahead and tell the entire school my love life, why don't do!' I complained in my mind.
"Now that's a good idea," the Sorting Hat complimented, "not to mention a short temper and quick wit. Hmm…I see greatness in you, great powers to come. You could do great things. And with greatness comes a thirst to learn. Very well, better be SLYTHERIN!!!!"
The entire room was silent, then suddenly, bursts of arguing and complaints shouted out. The Slytherins were all shouting complaints of having me in their house. Some of the teachers were whispering amongst themselves, afraid what the Slytherins will do to me. And Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny were yelling out, wanting to know why I was sorted into Slytherin and not Gryffindor. But they were all shouting that they wanted a re-sorting.
"My my, so much commotion over only an itty-bitty little girl," the Sorting Hat chuckled.
"Oh, shut up, would you," I grumbled.
"SILENCE!" Dumbledore bellowed, "Now, I know many of you disagree with the Sorting Hat's decision, but what's said is said. Miss Halliwell is not part of the Slytherin house and there is nothing you can do. Now I expect the Slytherin students to treat their new housemate like an equal. Would Draco Malfoy please stand up?" Malfoy slowly rose out of his seat, glaring at me. "Miss Halliwell, you may make your way to your new housemates and take a seat next to Mister Malfoy." I was reluctant to leave my seat in safety to go to my new housemates in Slytherin. But I went, not wanting to get into trouble in my first day at school.
"Now that we are all settled into our houses, please, enjoy the feast!" the headmaster concluded.
As I walked to my destination, all the Slytherins were glaring at me, and they all looked as if I would die if I looked at one too long. Malfoy didn't bother waiting for me to reach him before sitting down. When I almost reached my seat, a pug-faced girl got up and sat down next to Malfoy. I sat down into the seat next to Malfoy, making sure there were at least two feet in between us. The boy next to me immediately scooted closer to his friends and started whispering to them. In front of me was the two obese boys Malfoy called Crabbe and Goyle.
"Drakie-poo! You don't have to worry at all! I'll protect you from that filthy mudblood!" the pug-faced girl cooed.
"Pansy," Malfoy replied, "How many times do I have to tell you to refrain yourself from touching me."
I giggled quietly to myself, but the girl must have heard, because she sent a death glare to me, but then turned around to the group of girls and started talking to them.
"Still haven't managed Parkinson to stay away from you have you?" the boy with a slight Italian accent next to Crabbe and Goyle taunted.
"Oh shut up Zabini would you. You might be my best friend but that doesn't mean you can say anything." Malfoy barked.
Apparently Malfoy had a best friend, a boy named Zabini. This was very interesting for me, because I never knew people like Malfoy could have any real friends.
Kit hopped onto the bench in between Malfoy and me and began scratching at Malfoy. "Halliwell, would you please keep that bloody thing away from me?!" Malfoy protested.
I gently scooped Kit away from him and stroked her. After I set her down, I took out her kitty dish and cat food from my bag and filled it up. She gave a grateful meow, bent her head and began to dig in. Deciding that was a good idea, I filled up my plate and began to eat.
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After the last of the deserts had disappeared, Professor Dumbledore got to his feet again and the hall fell silent.
"Ahem – just a few more words before you go now that we are all well fed and watered. First years should note that the Forbidden Forest is called forbidden for a reason. Those grounds are restricted to all pupils. I have also been asked by Mr. Filch, the caretaker, to remind all students that all Weasley's Wizard Wheezes Joke Shop items are not allowed, and that he has posted a list of items that should not be used in the entrance hall. Now that those words are spoken, it is bedtime. First years please follow their house prefects. Off you trot! And would the Head Boy and Girl, and Miss Halliwell please come up front."
"I guess I'll see you later Draco," Zabini said, and walked away.
I put Kit's dish away and got up. I walked slightly ahead of Malfoy, getting to Dumbledore the same time as Hermione did.
"Hey Hermione."
"Hey Melinda. How are you doing? I just think it's totally unfair you have sit with a whole bunch of Slytherins who apparently hate you a lot."
"Thanks"
Dumbledore cleared his throat, "Now, I would like to show you your dormitories."
We exited the Great Hall and walked through several corridors and up several flights of stairs, finally to enter a dark corridor lit only by a few torches. We passed many pictures, all with moving people in them. I only stared at them in awe. We stopped at a portrait of a young girl spinning wool and a young boy reading a book on how to tend a certain plant and tending to a plant at the same time. "Children, may I introduce Lady Sandrilene fa Toren and Brair Moss. They are the portrait door to your rooms." Dumbledore explained.
"Now Dumbledore, there is no need to be so formal, you may call me Sandry. I just know that we are going to become great friends!" The blue eyed girl exclaimed.
"These two, Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy are the Head Boy and Girl, and Melinda Halliwell is a new student this year. This password is unity." Dumbledore introduced.
The portrait opened up into a short hallway and led to a large common room, couches surrounding a coffee table in front of a fireplace on the right and a door led to a balcony beyond that. To the left was a piano. A kitchen was behind the couches with a stove, sink, refrigerator, and a table with chairs. Straight in front of them was another portrait with a dragon in it, and a staircase next to it.
"This portrait leads to your room Mr. Malfoy. There is a bathroom inside. The stairs will lead to two rooms which are Miss Granger's and Miss Halliwell's. I assume, you will be able to know which room is whose. There is a bathroom in between you room which you two will be sharing. You may all choose your own password into your room. I trust you three will be all right on your own." Dumbledore turned to walk out. "Oh, and before I leave, if you need something food for your kitchen, just wish of it from the refrigerator. But permanent things in there will need to be taken from the kitchens. You only need to leave a list and a house elf will retrieve it, or you may go to the kitchens yourself." With his final words said, he left.
(A/N: if that didn't make any since, let me explain. If you wish for something, you can take it out, but when you put it back in, it'll disappear once you open the fridge again. But something permanent will stay in there until you use it up and throw it away. Like if you wish for ice cream, you can eat it and put if back, but if you open the freezer again, it won't be there. But if you get something from the main kitchens example milk, that will be there until you finish it and throw it away. Just to clear things up. Hope that made sense.)
After the portrait hole closed, Malfoy ignored us and went into his room. Hermione and I walked up the stairs and reached two portraits. It was very obvious which portrait led to my room and which led to Hermione's. On the right was a portrait of Harry and Ron. And to my left was a portrait of three women I hadn't seen in a long time.
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I simply stared at my portrait door without a word. Hermione gently touched my shoulder and whispered, "Are you ok?"
"Yeah," I replied, "I'll be fine. You go into your room first."
Hermione nodded and left.
I couldn't believe the sight before me. Was it truly them?
"Hello honey." One of them said.
"Hey…Mom."
"How are you? You doing ok?"
"Yeah, I'm good."
"Good."
"How are Wyatt and Chris?" my Aunt Piper asked.
I chuckled. Of course the first thing Aunt Piper said was going to be about Wyatt and Chris. It was understandable. She hadn't seen her sons in almost a year. "They're fine. You were there for Wyatt's wedding and baby Piper's blessing. She's gotten really big now. Emily's actually pregnant again. And Chris finally has a steady girlfriend. They're both still managing P3."
"Aw! My little nephew has a girlfriend!"
"Paige! Chris has had a girlfriend before" Piper scolded.
"More like girlfriends" Mom snickered.
"Phoebe" Piper growled.
"Aw, I missed your constant bickering." I sighed.
"Well, we're here now Baby." Mom reassured.
"I'd like to go into my room if you don't mind."
"Sorry can't do that just yet. We need a password." Paige said.
"Oh, forever charmed." All three women nodded and the portrait opened.
My room amazed me. There was a green and silver bed, which I knew as Slytherin colors. A desk, a bunch of dressers and drawers, a big bookshelf, and a vanity table with a mirror were also included. But what impressed me the most was the view. The two walls that were facing the outside were instead windows. I could see a forest and valley, all green and beautiful. A glass door led to a balcony outside. Another door was right next to the windows. I walked to the door and opened it. When I looked inside, I saw Hermione doing the same thing at the same time. We laughed.
"I was just about to take a shower." Hermione announced.
"Oh, ok. You take a shower first and I'll unpack."
"Ok."
I turned around and closed the door.
I went to my trunk and started to unpack. My clothes went in the dressers and drawers. My books went on the bookshelf and my school things went on my desk along with my laptop. Accessories went in a drawer and make-up went on my vanity table. I took out my figurines, pictures, and awards and placed them randomly in the room. In one of the corner away from the bathroom and entrance door, I placed a stand exactly like the one in the manor's attic, and on top of it, I put my replica Book of Shadows. I had made it with Wyatt and Chris before I left in case I got in danger and needed it. I put Kit's castle bed and things next to mine and Safra's perching pole and her things on the other side. Kit's litter box went right next to the bathroom door with many spells on it to keep the smell out, and to clean itself. I knew I couldn't use magic for personal gain, but that was only for wiccaning magic, so I used a spell I learned with my wand to do it instead. It was beginning to look more and more like home. I put in my final touch: my iPod players and speakers. I magically stuck speakers for my iPod in every corner. Now it was like home.
I finished unpacking the same time Hermione knocked on my bathroom door. She stuck her head in, "I'm finished, your turn."
I took my toiletries and other things in. I saw that Hermione already set up her stuff on the side closest to her door. There were two sinks on the counter, a tub with a showerhead in it, and a toilet. I set up my own things on my side and got in the shower.
When I was done, the whole bathroom was all fogged up. I got out and dried myself off. I brushed and flossed my teeth and then went back into my room and changed into a pair of shorts and a thin light blue camisole and went to bed.
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Sometime in the middle of the night I woke up. I felt so restless. I looked at the clock and saw that it was only 4 o'clock in the morning. My stomach grumbled announcing that it was hungry. I remembered that I didn't eat that much at dinner because I was too nervous. Deciding to fill it up, I went downstairs into the kitchen to get something to eat. Turning on the lights, I saw a dark shadow in there and screamed loudly.
"Would you stop that bloody screaming? It's so fucking annoying." Malfoy grumbled. He was sitting on the kitchen counters eating a piece of toast. He must have wished it, I thought.
I walked towards the refrigerator and held the handle. Wishing for mint chocolate chip ice cream, I opened the door. There, in the middle of the freezer with nothing else in it, was a pint of Ben & Jerry's mint chocolate chip ice cream. Taking it out I walked over to where Malfoy was sitting and opened a few of the drawers. Finally finding a spoon, I sat down at the table and opened the ice cream. Taking a scoop and eating it, I smiled. It had been so long since I had been able to enjoy good ice cream. I took another bite and looked around the kitchen, finally resting my eyes on Malfoy.
"Take a picture mudblood, it would last longer." Malfoy drawled, "and take your filthy eyes off of me. I know it's tempting, but I don't want any undeserving lower level eyes ogling me." He smirked.
I was about scream at him that I wasn't a muggle-born, and in fact a pure blood. I was about to scream at him that there was nothing filthy about me. I was about to scream at him that there was nothing good about him and that there was nothing to be impressed by in him, but I remembered. I couldn't blow my cover so early, just when I got here. I scowled at him and went back to enjoying my ice cream as best as I could.
Malfoy finished his toast before I was done. He was about to leave the kitchen when he stopped in front of me.
"Oh now I'm deserving of your attention?"
"You better watch out bitch. I won't hesitate to hurt you or your mudblood loving friends." He left me sitting there with steam coming out my ears and fire blowing out of my nose. My eyes burned with rage. But I immediately recovered. I once again forgot about my cover.
I returned to my ice cream and put it back, knowing it would disappear. I washed the spoon in the sink and put it back in the drawer I found it in. Slowly leaving the kitchen and making up my way back up the stairs, I officially marked Draco Malfoy as my enemy.
It was going to much harder keeping things a secret here at Hogwarts than I originally thought.
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Another chapter added. My "editor" is very enthusiastic about this story, like she is about all the other things I write.
Quote of the Chapter
"There are people who have money and people who are rich. – Coco Chanel