AN: Ok guys just a little FYI-I don't know what sex Blaise Zabini is cause
JK didn't say in her books but for the purposes of this story he's a guy.
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Chapter 4 Irish Glances
The first week or two went pretty well for Maranquin. Draco couldn't see how she could do Arithmancy work without a groan; but then he'd been there for quite a while longer than she had. They had gotten along quite well with only the occasional fight.
"Draco Malfoy if you don't drag your arse out of that shower this second I'm coming in there and taking pictures!" She pounded on the door again.
" I'm getting out when I'm ready." Said Draco and went back to singing in his shower. Then Maranquin heard a loud thump.
"Draco if you're going to sing in the shower please remember not to do the choreography." She chuckled
Oh crap, that did some damage. Said Draco rubbing the large black bruise that was forming on his buttocks (AN: hehe what a funny word!)
"Your lucky I didn't come in there with a camera. I'm sure Harry and Ron would love to have a music video of your little performance. Next time you wont be so lucky so you better get out now."
Draco appeared at the door wearing a towel "You girls are so impatient. You'll probably be much longer than I was." He said indignantly.
"In case you haven't noticed you've been in there for an hour and missed breakfast." She said before she disappeared into the very steamy bathroom.
"Oh sod it" muttered Draco under his breath. He went to his room and put on his long robes portraying the Serpent of Slytherin. He was just fixing his hair when Maranquin walked in. The Gryffindor was fully dressed in long dark green robes with her now dry hair hanging loosely down and around her shoulders. A little was pulled into a braid in the back.
Draco stood gawking for a moment before he said "Damn you dress fast. How did you dry your hair that quickly?"
"I don't waste time preening myself arrogantly in front of a mirror for hours on end." She gave him an accusing look.
"I do not. I just care to look classy to show up the Gryffindors." Uh oh wrong move. Draco thought instantly regretting what he said. "I didn't mean you of course I meant Potty and his pet Weasel." Maranquin gave him a disapproving look. "Look, Potter has always been, and will continue to be my arch nemesis. Nothing is going to change that." He said leaving the room. He called in an agitated voice" Hurry up, we have Care of Magical Creatures and I can't wait to see what new bit of fun that oaf Hagrid has in store for us.
She followed him through the Entrance Hall out to the grounds. As soon as they got outside Draco started chatting excitedly about Quidditch. Maranquin looked a little lost but smiled away anyway. What the hell is Quidditch? She thought to her self I'll have to ask Dumbledore about that. They saw Harry Ron And Hermione already at the Paddock outside Hagrid's hut. There was nothing in the Paddock and Hagrid was nowhere to be found.
The rest of the class arrived chatting about all sorts of things, Quidditch, how stupid Divination was, how Krum was kicked off the Bulgarian team because of bad sportsmanship and seducing the veelas, and how you could run a car off of the grease that dripped off Snape's hair. Harry and Ron were wondering where on earth Hagrid was and hoping whatever new creature he had found hadn't eaten him alive.
Maranquin was kind of nervous to meet Hagrid because she was almost twice as tall as she was and looked a little fierce. Draco saw the little nervous look and said, "Don't be scared of Hagrid. He looks mean but he's just slow and stupid. You might want to watch out for his err interesting little friends though; I got scratched by a Hippogriff in third year."
She looked relieved about Hagrid and didn't look overly concerned about his vicious critters. "Thanks." She smiled at him and he felt the big black thing he used for a heart melt.
"No-no problem." He stammered. Just then the students all stopped talking and joking because they saw Hagrid come out of the Forbidden Forrest with-
"Firenze!" Shouted Harry at the Centaur who was walking alongside Hagrid. The Centaur looked up and smiled as he saw Harry.
"Potter boy" he said calmly "You have grown quite a lot since the last time I saw you last."
"Firenze has agreed to come an' talk to ye' 'bout Centaurs." Said Hagrid in a cheerful voice. All of Maranquin's fears of the tall gamekeeper were snuffed when she heard him talk. He reminded her of an old friend back home.
He is so like Treebeard. Thought Maranquin. Never rushes what he has to say so he seems a little slow but he's really quite bright on the inside. I think I'm going to like this chap.
The centaur, Firenze, walked over to Harry and put a hand on the raven- haired boy's shoulder. "It is good to see you again young Potter."
Harry who was not quite sure what to make of it said "Err…. You too Firenze. Umm…. how's Mars doing?" The instant he said it he regretted it.
Firenze's eyes got a distant misty look to them. " Mars was bright last night. It was aligned with Mercury and Jupiter. They formed a line that connected Cassiopeia with Ursa Minor. This was a rare occurrence indeed for it happens but once in a millennia. Strange forces are at large, new obstacles good working in line with evil and the prophecies are……"
"Now there Firenze 'nough o' that there star gazin'. You came te' talk to us 'bout Centaurs an' what is special 'bout 'em en' all. Not too much o' the moon talk a'right?" Said Hagrid a little bewildered by all the star theories.
The class was utterly silent as the starstruck centaur gave his little speech. Harry was extremely relieved to hear Hagrid talk for the centaur, who had quite a strong grip, still had a good hold on Harry's shoulder. And if you've ever met a teenaged centaur talking passionately about stargazing, watch out. They have a crushing strength that could easily maim a guy.
So Harry stood there rubbing his shoulder while Firenze began explaining the life of centaurs and what they do. The Centaur kept looking over at Maranquin while he spoke. His eyes were scanning her trying to figure out who and what she was.
After about an hour Hagrid decided it would be a good time for Firenze to stop. The class was starting to nod off and snores could be heard coming from Crabbe who stood lazily leaning up against the paddock.
As the students left Firenze finally knew where he had seen Maranquin before. He called out to her in a language that no one else could understand.
Could I have a word lady? He said with a grin on his face.
Maranquin turned around to look at him. "Pardon me?" she said trying to look confused. He trotted over to her and spoke this time in English. "You are the daughter of Couronpànim, are you not?" She gasped, " Can we talk elsewhere?" she whispered looking fearfully around.
He smiled "but of course m'lady come for a walk down by the Forbidden Forest."
"Alright" she said a little reluctantly. He led her down to the edge of the woods and they began to stroll.
How do you know who I am? She asked cautiously. He seemed oddly familiar but she couldn't put a finger on where she recognized him from.
I was at the coronation of King Legolas of Mirkwood. You were there with your father before he… went west. Maranquin looked a little relieved and then a wave of grief swept over her at the mention of her fathers 'voyage'. She looked away and began to shake slightly.
Firenze caught her just as her knees gave way. He set her down carefully on the grass. He tapped her cheek with his large hand to wake her up. Her eyes came back into focus as she tried to sit up.
I'm sorry I didn't mean to give you grief. Oh dear this wont help the weakness at all. Do you have a portkey to Rivendell? Questioned the young centaur looking genuinely concerned.
I do but I haven't needed to use it yet. I hoped I wouldn't have to but I think I might tonight. Seeing the look of sorrow on his face she said Don't feel guilty you are not the cause of it I assure you. I haven't paid Elrond a visit lately and I need to 'catch up'. Hearing this Firenze grinned.
Oh it must be tough to be you Elven weakness from your Mother and Mermish light from your father. Tough life you've got.
She grinned as she walked back up to the castle. Come and visit me sometimes. It's so good to speak the Silvan tongue again.
I will m'lady, I will
AN: Ok guys I know this chapter is little confusing but all will be reveled shortly. Hmmm….. can anyone guess what the elven weakness is?*evil grin* Review with your guesses.
Also a poll-
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POLL:Should I put some nice juicy lemon scenes in here or should I leave things to the imagination? Review and tell me.
Also for all the slow ones who you have to spoon feed information to Yes, Maranquin is Half Elven Half Mermish. I'm not going into anymore details now but all will be reveled. Cummon guys review I want to get up to ten….is that so much to ask? I wont beg for reviews because that is tacky BUT.,.. I have mob connections who will hunt you down if you don't. (Spoonfedders: that was scarcasim) Hope Ya like it. Next chapter should be up soon. Soooooo sorry for the delay on this one.
Chapter 4 Irish Glances
The first week or two went pretty well for Maranquin. Draco couldn't see how she could do Arithmancy work without a groan; but then he'd been there for quite a while longer than she had. They had gotten along quite well with only the occasional fight.
"Draco Malfoy if you don't drag your arse out of that shower this second I'm coming in there and taking pictures!" She pounded on the door again.
" I'm getting out when I'm ready." Said Draco and went back to singing in his shower. Then Maranquin heard a loud thump.
"Draco if you're going to sing in the shower please remember not to do the choreography." She chuckled
Oh crap, that did some damage. Said Draco rubbing the large black bruise that was forming on his buttocks (AN: hehe what a funny word!)
"Your lucky I didn't come in there with a camera. I'm sure Harry and Ron would love to have a music video of your little performance. Next time you wont be so lucky so you better get out now."
Draco appeared at the door wearing a towel "You girls are so impatient. You'll probably be much longer than I was." He said indignantly.
"In case you haven't noticed you've been in there for an hour and missed breakfast." She said before she disappeared into the very steamy bathroom.
"Oh sod it" muttered Draco under his breath. He went to his room and put on his long robes portraying the Serpent of Slytherin. He was just fixing his hair when Maranquin walked in. The Gryffindor was fully dressed in long dark green robes with her now dry hair hanging loosely down and around her shoulders. A little was pulled into a braid in the back.
Draco stood gawking for a moment before he said "Damn you dress fast. How did you dry your hair that quickly?"
"I don't waste time preening myself arrogantly in front of a mirror for hours on end." She gave him an accusing look.
"I do not. I just care to look classy to show up the Gryffindors." Uh oh wrong move. Draco thought instantly regretting what he said. "I didn't mean you of course I meant Potty and his pet Weasel." Maranquin gave him a disapproving look. "Look, Potter has always been, and will continue to be my arch nemesis. Nothing is going to change that." He said leaving the room. He called in an agitated voice" Hurry up, we have Care of Magical Creatures and I can't wait to see what new bit of fun that oaf Hagrid has in store for us.
She followed him through the Entrance Hall out to the grounds. As soon as they got outside Draco started chatting excitedly about Quidditch. Maranquin looked a little lost but smiled away anyway. What the hell is Quidditch? She thought to her self I'll have to ask Dumbledore about that. They saw Harry Ron And Hermione already at the Paddock outside Hagrid's hut. There was nothing in the Paddock and Hagrid was nowhere to be found.
The rest of the class arrived chatting about all sorts of things, Quidditch, how stupid Divination was, how Krum was kicked off the Bulgarian team because of bad sportsmanship and seducing the veelas, and how you could run a car off of the grease that dripped off Snape's hair. Harry and Ron were wondering where on earth Hagrid was and hoping whatever new creature he had found hadn't eaten him alive.
Maranquin was kind of nervous to meet Hagrid because she was almost twice as tall as she was and looked a little fierce. Draco saw the little nervous look and said, "Don't be scared of Hagrid. He looks mean but he's just slow and stupid. You might want to watch out for his err interesting little friends though; I got scratched by a Hippogriff in third year."
She looked relieved about Hagrid and didn't look overly concerned about his vicious critters. "Thanks." She smiled at him and he felt the big black thing he used for a heart melt.
"No-no problem." He stammered. Just then the students all stopped talking and joking because they saw Hagrid come out of the Forbidden Forrest with-
"Firenze!" Shouted Harry at the Centaur who was walking alongside Hagrid. The Centaur looked up and smiled as he saw Harry.
"Potter boy" he said calmly "You have grown quite a lot since the last time I saw you last."
"Firenze has agreed to come an' talk to ye' 'bout Centaurs." Said Hagrid in a cheerful voice. All of Maranquin's fears of the tall gamekeeper were snuffed when she heard him talk. He reminded her of an old friend back home.
He is so like Treebeard. Thought Maranquin. Never rushes what he has to say so he seems a little slow but he's really quite bright on the inside. I think I'm going to like this chap.
The centaur, Firenze, walked over to Harry and put a hand on the raven- haired boy's shoulder. "It is good to see you again young Potter."
Harry who was not quite sure what to make of it said "Err…. You too Firenze. Umm…. how's Mars doing?" The instant he said it he regretted it.
Firenze's eyes got a distant misty look to them. " Mars was bright last night. It was aligned with Mercury and Jupiter. They formed a line that connected Cassiopeia with Ursa Minor. This was a rare occurrence indeed for it happens but once in a millennia. Strange forces are at large, new obstacles good working in line with evil and the prophecies are……"
"Now there Firenze 'nough o' that there star gazin'. You came te' talk to us 'bout Centaurs an' what is special 'bout 'em en' all. Not too much o' the moon talk a'right?" Said Hagrid a little bewildered by all the star theories.
The class was utterly silent as the starstruck centaur gave his little speech. Harry was extremely relieved to hear Hagrid talk for the centaur, who had quite a strong grip, still had a good hold on Harry's shoulder. And if you've ever met a teenaged centaur talking passionately about stargazing, watch out. They have a crushing strength that could easily maim a guy.
So Harry stood there rubbing his shoulder while Firenze began explaining the life of centaurs and what they do. The Centaur kept looking over at Maranquin while he spoke. His eyes were scanning her trying to figure out who and what she was.
After about an hour Hagrid decided it would be a good time for Firenze to stop. The class was starting to nod off and snores could be heard coming from Crabbe who stood lazily leaning up against the paddock.
As the students left Firenze finally knew where he had seen Maranquin before. He called out to her in a language that no one else could understand.
Could I have a word lady? He said with a grin on his face.
Maranquin turned around to look at him. "Pardon me?" she said trying to look confused. He trotted over to her and spoke this time in English. "You are the daughter of Couronpànim, are you not?" She gasped, " Can we talk elsewhere?" she whispered looking fearfully around.
He smiled "but of course m'lady come for a walk down by the Forbidden Forest."
"Alright" she said a little reluctantly. He led her down to the edge of the woods and they began to stroll.
How do you know who I am? She asked cautiously. He seemed oddly familiar but she couldn't put a finger on where she recognized him from.
I was at the coronation of King Legolas of Mirkwood. You were there with your father before he… went west. Maranquin looked a little relieved and then a wave of grief swept over her at the mention of her fathers 'voyage'. She looked away and began to shake slightly.
Firenze caught her just as her knees gave way. He set her down carefully on the grass. He tapped her cheek with his large hand to wake her up. Her eyes came back into focus as she tried to sit up.
I'm sorry I didn't mean to give you grief. Oh dear this wont help the weakness at all. Do you have a portkey to Rivendell? Questioned the young centaur looking genuinely concerned.
I do but I haven't needed to use it yet. I hoped I wouldn't have to but I think I might tonight. Seeing the look of sorrow on his face she said Don't feel guilty you are not the cause of it I assure you. I haven't paid Elrond a visit lately and I need to 'catch up'. Hearing this Firenze grinned.
Oh it must be tough to be you Elven weakness from your Mother and Mermish light from your father. Tough life you've got.
She grinned as she walked back up to the castle. Come and visit me sometimes. It's so good to speak the Silvan tongue again.
I will m'lady, I will
AN: Ok guys I know this chapter is little confusing but all will be reveled shortly. Hmmm….. can anyone guess what the elven weakness is?*evil grin* Review with your guesses.
Also a poll-
Audience cheers! YAY!
POLL:Should I put some nice juicy lemon scenes in here or should I leave things to the imagination? Review and tell me.
Also for all the slow ones who you have to spoon feed information to Yes, Maranquin is Half Elven Half Mermish. I'm not going into anymore details now but all will be reveled. Cummon guys review I want to get up to ten….is that so much to ask? I wont beg for reviews because that is tacky BUT.,.. I have mob connections who will hunt you down if you don't. (Spoonfedders: that was scarcasim) Hope Ya like it. Next chapter should be up soon. Soooooo sorry for the delay on this one.