Knowing You
A/N: I reread what I've written this past few days. I realized there are a lot of mistakes. I have problems with my grammar but with the way some words were used, I feel so terrible. Maybe it's the Spellchecker of MSWord... I feel bad. Anyway, here's my third chapter... have fun!
Sorry it took me a long time to upload.
Thanks to my 2 reviewers... I appreciate it. Hopefully you'll like this one.
Chapter Three: Common Room
Lily's POV
So far, I'm enjoying my very first meal in Hogwarts. To my delight, the owls arrived and I got lots of mails. Most of them came from my former classmates, and from some professors. Did they miss me that much? Duh! I noticed a parcel that's quite heavy. In spite of my curiosity to open it, I saw another letter that came from Quidditch and Beyond, and I opened it immediately.
Ms. Lily Evans,
We in the Quidditch and Beyond would like to extend our sorrows of what had happened to your Nimbus Eighty. Fortunately, as a VIP member of the club, we are going to get all the help we can have from different broomstick- makers experts. It will take a long time but we can assure you that it's going to be back in its original state.
Thank you for trusting Quidditch and Beyond.
Respectfully yours,
Ethan Davis Quidditch and Beyond Vice-President
P.S. Attached is the report of damages done to your Nimbus Eighty.
Nimbus Eighty is still drenched with liquid when it has arrived in the
office. After a few hours it turned to a dark blue shade. Experts tried
to ride Nimbus Eighty but failed due to heaviness brought by the liquid.
Its ends are now flaky.
Sigh. I'll just get Flake at the owlery and have my Silver Arrow shipped here. That way, I'll still be able to get access around the school. Sigh.
"Is everything alright?" Adam asked.
"I guess so..." I just said.
As I am about to finish my meal, a group of students arrived. Everyone in the hall erupted with laughter. I didn't have a good view of the people who just arrived, so I asked Chris what's going on.
"It's the Slytherins." Chris replied, laughing. "Fellow fifth years. I don't know who played a prank against them, but it's definitely the best one I've seen so far."
I decided to stand up and see it for myself. They have dark blue faces. The hair seems flaky but gooey. Then I realized something, that's exactly what happened to my broomstick! So those were the effects of the water! I mean the goo.
"Eureka! Ha-ha... I think I knew who did it!" Adam exclaimed loudly. Everyone in the Gryffindor looked at him. "Not that I'm gonna tell you." He said, while smirking at them. He turned towards the end of the table and told the guys, "How come, you Marauders, weren't able to invent this?" He asked with a mock-look on his face.
Good thing, it was only heard by the Gryffindors. I have no clue what's going on Adam's head. I'm not sure if he knew it was I. Chris didn't mind him, he just went on with his meal, and so was George. It seems like this is a natural scene to them. Then I glanced at the Marauders, and by the looks of their faces, their prides been hurt. Just like the way Peter popped her balloon. That's when I started to smile, maybe things will go my way then. I thought, grinning like an idiot.
Back in the Gryffindor common room, my cousins and I are gathered in the couch. Everyone are enjoying today's weather outside. I guess most of the students are out in the sun. The quidditch field is crowded; the grounds are filled with students; and even the ghosts are enjoying themselves.
We have the common room by ourselves, or not. I heard some noises from the stairs. Again, I was sitting by the window, that's why I have a good view of the grounds.
"Spill cousin Lily, I know it's you." Adam blurted out.
"What do you mean you knew it's me?" I asked innocently. So he knew it was partly my fault. Partly because I didn't knew that it has effects like that. Partly because it's not my fault I keep on failing the spell for that damn water.
"Oh come on, that's so new to Hogwarts. You see, the Marauders were able to do something like that. For the color in their faces, usually the Slytherins will just go to the Hospital Wing to have it removed. Then Professor Kern, Head of Slytherin House, will report it to the Headmaster and it will be announced during breakfast. I'm not sure if they reported it already to Kern though." He said shrugging.
"Adam, I thought you're smarter than that. What if the Marauders we're able to think of something new?" She shot back.
"I don't think so Lily." Chris said. "They'll be doing something scarier than that."
"Fine. I admit, but it's not entirely my fault!" I gave up already and I can't help but grin at their shocked faces.
"How did you do that? I mean, that looks like childish but it definitely embarrassed them in front of the whole school." Adam replied.
I swung my legs and sat in one of the couches. "See, I was trying to conjure up water for my balloons." Then I patted my pocket to feel if I have balloons. Yes I have it and I took it out. Grinning, "Charley is not so happy because she always taught me everything she knew and it so happened that water is the only subject I'm a failure." I shrugged. "I didn't mind though, as long as I have balloons with me levitating, I don't want air with it. It makes me feel like a no-brainer."
"Ever since you're small you always have trouble with water Lily. I don't know why." Chris said.
"And to make matters worse, I still can't swim." I said sighing.
"After all the lessons Uncle Ralph paid for?" George said, referring to my summer swimming lessons dad paid for.
"Yeah, and the bastard Geoff is very annoyed at me." I said, referring to my tutor.
"Don't worry Lily, you'll be alright." George told me.
"Hopefully." I just replied.
I went back at the window and stared at the students in the ground. What's in store for me here in Hogwarts? Will I make it? I heard some noises in the stairs leading to the boys dormitory. I thought we're all alone. I shrugged.
"So guys, why don't you give me a tour?" I told them and we decided to head out.
Hanging out with my cousins is the best thing for me. I loved them so much that I'd trade Petunia and sell them to the goblins and lived with the Collins forever. My relationship with my own family is a failure, and the Collins helped me realized that I'm still loved and am still part of a family. Their family. I stared at my cousins as we walked through the corridors. Then George gave me a funny look.
"I don't like that look Lily." He said.
I grinned. "I was wondering, you were never angry or envy of me whenever I spent time with your dad, or if he always bring me something just like whatever he brought for you all."
"How can that make us angry?" Adam replied. "We've got a so-called cook in the house," Adam docked as I tried to punch him. "We've got a nanny who'll take care of Paul and Tommy..." He ran away from me this time.
"Know what Lily, you're such a drama queen." Chris said. "You're our special flower sent by Merlin." They started running away from me and I chased them laughing. We ended up heading outside the grounds and they introduced me to their friends. Happily they never mentioned the word cousin. I liked to make a name for myself, without being branded as Collins' cousin.
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