As school started, Vera quickly realised that she was the most talented witch in her year. The classes were way too easy for her, as she found the third years books still easily managable. The only girl that was a little behind her was Hermione, despite her muggleborn status.
Vera made friends with Hermione and Ron and Harry were both good friends of her. The bushy haired girl was nice, but Vera had a general idea why the others didn't like her. Whilst Vera was usally ahead of the work, The other girl tend to rub it in like a know it all. She did not mean to be harsh or to boast, but the other kids didn't like it and quickly started picking up on her. Vera defended her as she could, sending hexes here and there, but due to that she often landed herself in detention. Harry and Ron also wouldn't be friends with her, which throughruly hurt her.
Draco Malfoy apparently didn't took well Vera's attack on the train, as he took every opportunity to say something bad about the Potter boy or the Black girl. This enfuriated Harry but Vera just ignored it, labeling it too inmature to deal with.
She excelled in Tranfiguration, Charms, Herbology and Potions though Professor Snape was a hindrance factor. Apparently he and her father were archenemies in their schooldays, or that was told by her aunt Andromeda. The girl seem to think it was childish to act like this way. The adult couldn't accept the fact that Vera wasn't her father, and that annoyed her.
In DADA classes , they learned nothing, she just simply slept through the lessons, much to Hermione's disaproval. She was excited for the first flying class of the year. She had flown around in his uncle's garden on a Comet Sixty, but she preffered flying without a broom. This was a fact that little know about the young girl, she was an unregistered animagus. She could turn into a beautiful phoenix, but haven't tried if her powers work like the real ones.She dind't wanted to tell anyone, believing that this kind of information in wrong hands would lead to a terrible event.
When the class came, they all went up to their brooms. Their professor, Madam Hooch all ordered them to stand next to a broom and command "Up!"
Now on three! One, two three!" They all shouted " Up!" Vera's broom after another try came into her hand.
Then when it came to flying, Neville Longbottom suddenly jeked upward, and then fell down hard on the ground. "Broken wrist, yes. Let's go to the hospital wing" said Madam Hooch. "And if anyone gets on their broom they will be out of Hogwarts before they can say " Quidditch!""
Vera noticed that Neville dropped the rememberball he received from his Gran at breakfast. She was about to pick it up when Malfoy snatched it from her. "Give that back Malfoy!" she said angrily.
"No. I will found a proper palce for it until Longbottom arrives." he said with a wicked smile and parted from the ground. Vera was about to jump on her broom, but Harry was faster. He flew after the Slytherin boy, who threw the ball up to the air. Harry dived for it, only stopping a little time before smashing into the ground. Vera ran to her best frined, half laughing. "That was awesome!"she said to the black haired boy.
"Harry Potter!" Vera felt her heart drop. McGonagall was walking to them looking pale and furious.
"What were you thinking?! You could have broken your neck!" " But professor it wasn't him! It was Malfoy who" " Be quiet Miss Black." Follow me , Mr. Potter."
Vera watched helplessly as her friend walked away with McGonagall.
"I bet he will get expelled for that!"sneered Malfoy.
Vera couldn't resist any longer. A well directed stinging jinx has made it's effect on the the blond boy. And the best part was the he couldn't complain without showing off parts he may not have wanted.
They were sitting in the Great hall eating dinner when Harry arrived and told them the news. It looked like Ron might have a hearth attack.
"You're joking." "No, I am not!"said the boy the a broad smile. " I am going to be a seeker."
"Harry that is brilliant, congratulations! " said Vera beaming. "When I heard that git sneering I thought I would hex him on the spot."
"Well you did." Ron pointed out.
" And how come you haven't received a moth detention from Snape already?"asked Harry, looking bemused.
"Because where I jinxed him is not a spot to show off to anyone, even Snape."as Vera smiled wickedly, the two boys roared with laughter.
The twins came to congratulate the black haired boy too. When the three of them stood up to leave, they came across Malfoy, eho was looking at them sourly. "
What's up Malofy, thought you never see me again ? Sorry to dissapoint you. " said Harry. " Now that your little friends are with you you feel brave?"he said looking over to Crabbe and Goyle.
" I could beat you anytime if I wanted to. What about a wizarding duel? What's wrong? Don't know what it is?"
" Of course he knows. I'll be his second. Who's yours? snapped Ron.
With a little hesitation, Malfoy chose Crabbe. " In the trophy room at midnight. That's always empty. Can't wait to see you lose." he said and walked away.
After he was gone, Harry turned to Ron and Vera. " Care to explain what did I just agreed to?"
" To a wizarding duel. You duel until one of you kill the other and then the second takes his place." explained the blond girl. Seeing the look on his face she quickly added" But you wouldn't be able to kill each other obviously. Just send sparks really. "
"If that fails, just punch him in the face. That should work. " said Ron .
"Excuse me." It was Hermione.
"Hello Hermione what's up?" said Vera in a peacemaking voice.
"I heard you are having a duel with Malfoy. I don't think that is a good idea. Thikn how many points you will lose if you get caught. "
"Well I think it is none of your business. " said Harry, looking annoyed.
"Then blame yourself if you get caught!" she snapped and left.
"You know, Hermione does have a point. What if that slimy git just tells Filch that you are going to be at the trophy room this night? " Vera mused.
"We'll be careful, Vera don't worry. " responded Ron. " No, No I am coming with you. Only I know a stunning spell that you can use on Filch."
"Well said, my friend. " beamed Harry, as they departed.
They met down at the common rooom at eleven-past thirty, feeling nervous and excited. But as they tried to exit , voice said" Wait!"
" You," groaned Ron " what are you doing here?" "Trying to stop you from doing something foolish."
" Hermione, we won't get caught. Stop worrying!" Vera said looking little bit annoyed.
"Come on guys let's leave." said Harry and they exited through the portrait.
"Then I am coming with you. " responded Hermione. Stepping outside, and then jumping backwards.
"What is that?"she asked with concern. " It's Neville! What are you doing here? " Ron said looking awestruck.
" I didn't know the new password snd I couldn't get in." said the round faced boy. "Well it's no use now, the fat lady is elsewhere."
"Don't leave me here!" Neville panicked. " The baroon has passed two times already!"
"Fine, let's just go." said tiredly Harry.
When they arrived at the trophy room , the thing Vera anticipated has became true. Filch's voice was cutting through the silence.
" They are here, dear, smell them out!"
Harry pointed at the dorr behind them, and they slowly sneaked out. Then Filch's voice came again. "Over there!"
"Run!" Harry shouted. They all did like their life would depend on it. Up the third floor, where they stopped at the Charms classrom.
" We have to get back to the Griffyndor tower."said Ron out of breath.
"I told you" said Hermione clutching her chest" I told you that Malfoy just tipped off someone and it was a trap"
"Will you please save this argument after we get back to our commen room?" said Vera angrily.
"Oh no , Peeves!" The poltergeist was sliding towards them , giggling. " Oooh , students out of bed! This should be fun!"
"Go away Peeves! " snapped Ron, and waved off the ghost. This was a bad idea.
"STUDENTS OUT OF BED! STUDENTS OUT OF BED AT THE CHARMS CORRIDOR!
They all ran towards the end of the corridor, to the door, but it was locked.
"That's it! We're doomed! Ron groaned histerically.
"Move over!" snarled Hermione. She tapped the lock with her wand and said "Alohomora!" The door opened and they quickly rushed in.
The corridor was deserted as they entered. This wasn't right. Then Vera realised " I think this is the forbidden corridor!"
"And now we know why." said Ron with a face pale as the wall. Neville looked like he might cry.
A three headed dog was in front of tnem , his face is filled with rage. One of the heads snapped at Harry, trying to bite his head off, but Vera quickly reacted.
"Protego!" She cried, and a silver barrier was created between the two heads of the dog and the boy. The shield caught the dog off guard, and it bounced back a little, giving them enough time to sprint out of the corridor. They practically flew to the common room, where they collapsed into the armchairs.
"Who was that maniac who put that in a school?" Ron said looking both pale and furious.
"Did you ever use ever use your eyes? Didn't you see what it was standing on? asked Hermione.
"Why would I watch the floor? I was busy with one of the heads trying to rip my head off! " snapped Harry.
" There was a trapdoor on the floor. It's obvious that it's guarding something. It is not that hard to figure it out." said Vera a little sneer in her voice.
" I will see you tomorrow. By the way you're welcome Harry for saving your life."she said in a stony voice as she departed to the girls' dormitories before they could respond.
As she got in bed , a question was still bothering her. Why would anyone want to guard something in a school? Why not in Gringott's ? Thet she remembered a newspaper cutting. Someone broke into Gringott's but what they were trying to steal was not there. It has been placed elsewhere the day before. Vera thought she's just found the location of the thing.
A/N hello! I know this took a while but I had to study for an exam and didn't want to upload it up unfinished.