Okay, people. I decided to update this story again, and this is also to let you guys know I put the poll about what story to update next back up, because the talent show has already come and gone. The romance will come eventually, but it could be awhile – Angel's only a first-year, after all. It will come eventually, though. For a while, though, it will be just the one-sided crush. Also, Harry, Hermione, Ron, and Ginny won't really be mentioned all that often for at least the next few chapters. Harry might be, but only in passing.
Disclaimer: I own nothing used in this story, once again, except for the original characters. I also do not own the things that their names came from, and I do not own any of the characters from the "Harry Potter" series or the rights to any of the books that Angel may or may not read throughout this chapter.
Note: If something is surrounded by parentheses, that means that it is something that I as the writer am saying, NOT something that the character is thinking or doing. Now, on with the story! Also, sorry for all the Hufflepuff or Slytherin fans out there – there is some mean stuff about both those houses in this chapter. Oh, and sorry if Ariela is too much of a girly-girl and too boy-obsessed. I was basing her off of a girl I know that is just as annoying as Ariela.
The afternoon was rather eventful. I didn't meet anyone else, and Ariela was kind of quiet for the rest of the day. On the way to dinner, I saw Harry Potter! I could feel my cheeks going red, and I could hear Ariela gasp and giggle next to me. Oh, Merlin, I didn't need another girl in love with Harry, particularly not my new friend! It was bad enough when it was my sister, but not Ariela, too!
I glared at Ariela and then smiled at Harry. He said hi to both of us, and we walked away smiling and giggling. Ariela asked, "Hey, wasn't that Harry Potter? The Boy who Lived and all that?" I nodded, and she squealed in excitement. Oh my gosh, he is super-cute! Hey, do you know him?" I nodded again. "That's so cool!" I just nodded again, beginning to feel irritated. Before she could ask another question, I told her I was too tired to talk. Finally she backed off.
Ariela and I again sat together. She was talking for most of it, but I just ignored her. Then, after we finished, we went back to the common room and did our homework. By the time we were done, I was beginning to wonder how she could have possibly gotten into Ravenclaw, but then I remembered her wandwork earlier that day. She had been really good, and maybe she was smart. But she wasn't really showing it while we were doing our homework.
Finally, it was time for bed. Since Ariela was here, she, Luna, and I would move into another room with a couple of other second-year girls, Raven Lambert and Becky Allen. (Guess where I got the last names. ; )) Raven had long, black hair tied back by a black headband and light gray eyes; Becky had light brown hair tied back by a pink hair-ribbon and dark blue eyes. I felt a connection with Raven for some reason, but I was too tired to wonder why. I went to the bathroom, brushed my hair and teeth, and put on my pajamas.
I was trying to sleep, but I kept tossing and turning again. Plus, I could hear someone crying. I opened my eyes and looked over into the next bed, Ariela's. I could see the tears streaming out of her eyes. I walked over to her and shook her shoulder to try to wake her up. When her eyes finally opened, I asked her what was wrong. She blinked up at me. Then she said, "I just miss my sister. This is the first time we've ever been apart. We've been through everything together. My powers aren't as strong as hers, and I was almost labeled a Squib. But Haley helped me convince them I did have powers. I've always been smarter, though, and she was always slightly evil, so I'm not really surprised we're in different houses, but I'm still upset."
I hugged her and said, "Well, my entire family's been in Gryffindor for years, and I'm the only one who's ever been in Ravenclaw. How do you think that makes me feel?"
She looked up at me, still slightly upset, and then smiled. I smiled back and then went back to sleep.
Okay, people, this is the end of the chapter. The reason it ended the way it did was because my computer is being stupid. Sorry about that, but I still hope you like it! And, yes, I added more original characters because I couldn't think of other characters that would be the year above Angel. Their first names are from the "Vampire Kisses" series, and the last names are from the "American Idol" winners last year. Sorry! Please R+R!