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Hogwarts Secret Scandal
Chapter 3
Hey There, Hogwarts
Dressed in her American best, Serena finished off her outfit by strapping her blue and white starred kerchief bandana-style on her blond head. She sighed as she looked over at the clock. They had two hours to get to London and catch the Hogwarts Express. Though she was ready with a packed trunk and wearing muggle-friendly attire, her heart and mind was not ready for the trip and change to Hogwarts.
"All set," she muttered to her cousin Mina who was freaking over what to wear.
"Serena, tell me," said Mina, "this, or this?" She held a miniskirt with a pretty halter top in her left hand while holding one with a tank and jeans in the right. "Oh, you look cute!"
"Thanks," Serena shrugged, glanced over her outfit and looking at the ones in Mina's hands.
"Well?"
"I don't know. You're going to have to change into your robes anyway, right?"
"So what?" Mina demanded. "This is my last year in Hogwarts, last ride aboard the Hogwarts Express—I want to look good! Right, the mini skirt or the jeans?"
"You're not ready to go yet?" Luna demanded as she walked in the room. "Mina, come on! We're going to miss the train!"
"Serena and I can just apparate there…"
"I can't so please, get moving!" Luna barked and she began to step out of the room. She turned around abruptly and pointed at outfit in the right. "The jeans…you know Dad won't let you wear that mini skirt in public. You'll have muggles try to get through the barrier…again…" Luna turned out of Mina's room. Serena furrowed her brow and looked at Mina.
"What's she talking about?" Serena asked.
"Oh, the last time I wore a miniskirt a group muggle guys tried to follow me onto platform nine and three quarters," Mina put her hand on her hip and grinned. "I think Dad had to use a memory charm on them…"
"Here we are, Rini," said the guardian cat Luna in her human form. "Do you have everything?"
"Yes," Rini replied, pulling on her bag. "My trunk's on the luggage cart already."
"Good," said Luna.
"Now remember, you have to be careful around Serena," Artemis told Rini firmly. "I know you want to try to hurry this but it could be dangerous."
"Dangerous?" Rini demanded. "If Serena and Darien don't get together it'll be dangerous for me! I'll cease to exist!"
"We know," Artemis said softly, "but you know they don't remember each other. They'll have to learn everything again. Don't force them. You know the plan so keep to it."
"I will," Rini muttered, "but what if Serena falls for someone else? Or of Darien does?"
"If our cards play out right," Luna answered, "that won't happen." Luna looked at the gray kitten on Rini's head. "You keep her out of trouble, Diana."
Diana winked. "I'll keep her company too!"
"Why can't you come too?" Rini asked. "Do you really have to pretend like you're working for the ministry?"
"Yes," said Artemis, "Dumbledore wants us to be in the Order and everything. He believes it will help keep Darien safe."
"From what?" Rini inquired. "I didn't think he'd actually be in danger, like this Harry Potter kid he told us about."
"Dumbledore didn't tell us," Artemis answered with a shrug.
Rini glanced at the clock behind Artemis' head. She had five minutes. "Well, I'd better get going."
"You know how to contact us if there's trouble," Luna said and she gave her a quick hug and a kiss on the cheek followed by Artemis. Rini waved at her 'parents' and stepped on the train.
Artemis and Luna waited on the platform for a while and they walked to the barrier just as Serena came running out with her two cousins.
"One minute to go!" Mina screamed, pushing her belongings to the wizards loading the luggage cart. "Hey can you put this in for us?"
"'Scuse me," Serena muttered to the mysterious white haired man and black haired woman, peering over her shades.
Pulling her trunk, Luna Lovegood panted under her breath. "Last year…then I won't have to put up with this…I'll be able to get on the train early…"
"Well," the black haired woman muttered to Artemis, "it seems some things never change. Serena still can't get to school on time."
"Yes, but I've got a feeling this time, Luna," Artemis whispered, "Serena was ready but Mina's the one to blame for the hold up."
They watched curiously as the girls they used to train to be the sailor scouts board the train, acting as if they never even met. Soon, that was all going to change. Arms around each other, the two cat guardians watched the Hogwarts Express leave. The girls had no idea what was waiting for them once they got at Hogwarts.
Sitting in the compartment with Mina and her boyfriend was pure torture. Serena kept staring out the window or flipping through her books so she wouldn't have to watch them. She was surprised that Draco Malfoy--being such a pureblood with his 'Mudbloods are inferior' attitude—didn't force her out of the compartment when she came on the train with Mina. He acted like Serena wasn't even there. That was fine. Then she wouldn't have to talk to him.
Still, t made Serena want to throw up hearing her cousin talk so sweet to Draco. 'Why is she wasting herself with him?' Serena thought, glaring over her new Standard Book of Spells Year 7 book to see Mina sitting on Draco's lap and tickling his chin. 'She can do so much better! He doesn't even care for her! Ugh!'
Why did she come and sit here for? Why wasn't there anyone else in this compartment? Mina and Draco only needed one seat the way they were acting.
"Oh get a room," Serena muttered and looked outside the window. "Are we there yet?" she wondered out loud.
Draco and Mina were still talking and making out. Serena cleared her throat.
"Hey."
No response. They were still busy.
"Hey! Mina! Hey!"
Serena picked up her chocolate frog container and threw it at Draco's head. It hit his perfect silver hair with a thud and bounced off.
"What the…?" he asked as he and Mina pulled apart. "Who…?" He glared at Serena. "Did you just hit me with that chocolate frog wrapper?"
"Yes," Serena answered, "I tried saying something but you were too 'busy' to hear me."
"What is it, Serena?" Mina asked.
"How much longer until we get to this school?"
Before Mina could answer, Draco pushed his girlfriend off his lap and got to his feet. "Don't use that tone when you're talking about Hogwarts. You know nothing about it."
"I just want to know how long the ride was," Serena muttered.
"Well, you should use more respect when you're talking about it."
"It's just a school!"
"Wrong!" Draco shouted. "It is more than just a school. It institution for magical learning. It is the only place like it in England. We learn everything from Potions to History of Magic to Ancient Runes—that place you went to may be just a school, you mudblood but Hogwarts is greater than that."
"Don't call me a mudblood!" Serena snarled.
"Hey, stop!" hissed Mina. "Draco, you're not very fond of Hogwarts. You never liked Dumbledore."
"Yes, that's true," Draco sighed.
"Mina, just tell me how long it will be until we get there," Serena said tiredly.
"About an hour," Mina answered.
"Then I'll spend that remaining hour on the train somewhere else," Serena muttered.
"Why?" Mina inquired. "Was it something I said?"
Serena grabbed her bag. "No—it's what your boyfriend over there said. By the way, Malfoy, Sugar Pink doesn't suit you."
"What?" Draco mumbled as Serena walked out. He brought his hand to his lips and felt the sticky remains of Mina's lipstick.
"Sorry," Mina said softly.
Serena looked around for another compartment. Where did Luna go? She seemed to have disappeared when they all got on the train. As she came up the train, a door open and she bumped into a small pink haired first year.
"Hey!" Serena cried. "Watch where you're going, you little brat!"
"It's not my fault you're clumsy, Serena," the girl muttered.
"What?" Serena gasped. "How'd you know my name?"
"Oh, er, never mind," the girl said, "I guess I'm just….psychic…" she strode passed Serena and let out a sigh. 'That was close.'
Serena heard laughter from a compartment to her right. She peeked through the glass and saw her younger cousin Luna with Harry Potter and his friends. "Hey, Luna, I was wondering where you went off too."
Luna glanced up. "Where were you?"
"I was with Mina and Draco," Serena replied with a sigh. "I didn't want to sit with them anymore."
"Can't blame you," Harry stated.
"Room for one more?" Serena questioned as she looked over the packed compartment. Besides Harry and his friends, there were two other people Serena hadn't met yet.
"Always," said Hermione.
"Thanks," Serena pushed her bag in the hanging overhead and took the space Harry made for her. Serena looked at the redheaded girl by the window. "Hello, I'm Serena—Luna's cousin."
"Oh yeah, Luna's told me about you," she said brightly as she shook Serena's hand. "We're in the same year. I'm Ginny Weasley."
Serena looked from Ginny to Ron. "I guessed you two must be related."
"Yeah," Ginny said with a shrug, "we are."
"Who're you?" Serena asked the sandy haired boy holding a toad.
"I'm Neville Longbottom," he answered softly and shuffling his toad to his other hand, reached over to shake Serena's. Serena paused then shook Neville's hand.
"Hi Neville," she said, "Um, what's the name of your toad?"
"Trevor," he replied, looking at him.
"Tell us a bit more about Salem, Serena," Ron said.
"Well, we don't have to wear our uniforms all the time," Serena said.
"Seriously?" Ginny inquired.
"Yeah," Serena said, "just wear them for special meetings and stuff. Oh, and we go on field trips all the time."
"Field trips?" Ron asked excitedly. "We never go on field trips!"
"Where would we go?" Neville asked grimly. "Especially now?"
"Yeah, the closest things to field trips here would be Hogsmead Weekends," said Harry casually.
"I'd love to go on a field trip," Hermione stated thoughtfully, "it would really help us for our NEWT's."
Serena continued to tell her new friends about Salem Witches Institute, asked questions about Hogwarts and whatnot. Despite leaving all her friends back in Salem and going to a completely new school, she was happy that she was able to meet new friends really fast. Then when she started to feel better, Hermione announced they were arriving.
"Oh, we should be getting into our robes," she said.
"Oh great," Serena groaned, reaching into her bag. "Do we really have to wear these all the time?"
"Just about," Hermione answered.
Luna had to help Serena with her tie. It would take forever for Serena to finally get the hang of it. By the time Serena was all dressed, they pulled into Hogsmead Station.
"You'll be crossing the lake with Hagrid," Ron informed as they came off the train.
"Who?" Serena asked.
Harry pointed to the big man with long dark hair and a beard. He was calling for all the first years. "Him."
"You sure?" Serena asked, staring at the man as he gathered the first years together like a herd of sheep. "I'm not a first year though."
"Yeah, but you need to get sorted," Hermione said.
"Hope you're in Gryffindor!" Harry called as he went to the coaches with his friends.
"Me too," Serena sighed.
"Firs' years, firs' years!" the large man named Hagrid called. Serena came up to him. "Ah, yeh must be the new student?"
"Yeah, I'm Serena White," Serena replied.
"Well, get in," Hagrid said, pointing to a boat with other first years. Serena sat in it to see the same pink haired girl sitting in it.
"Oh, hello," the pink haired girl said.
"Hi," Serena muttered. 'I still can't believe I'm doing this.' She added mentally.
They rowed to the other side of the lake. Serena glanced at the water a couple of times and wondered what was lurking below. She thought it was best not to think of it.
Se followed Hagrid and the first years inside and he left the group with a stern looking woman with graying brown hair in a bun.
"The firs' years, Professor McGonagall" said Hagrid, he nodded to Serena, "and the new student."
"Thank you, Hagrid" said Professor McGonagall and Hagrid left. Professor McGonagall looked the lot over and told them about the four houses. Serena crossed her fingers in her pocket when McGonagall mentioned Gryffindor. When McGonagall was done, she led the new students to the Great Hall. Serena took in a deep breath as she looked the place over. She never thought how large it was. The dining room at Salem Witches was nowhere near this big.
"Whoa," Serena mumbled, looking up the enchanted starry ceiling. "Cool…" She paused or a moment to gaze at the ceiling. The moon was unusually large. Serena brought her head back down and followed McGonagall. Sitting on a stool was the Sorting Hat and it broke into song. Serena rubbed her forehead. She forgot that the Sorting Hat sang every year.
"Now it is time for the sorting," she said, picking up an old black hat. "We will start with our transfer student from Salem Witches Institute, Serena White."
"Go Serena!" Her cousin Mina shouted in a whisper.
Serena stepped forward and sat on the stool McGonagall indicated. Feeling foolish, she tapped her fingertips on her knees. This thing was supposed to pick her destiny? Why couldn't she just pick one? Why not fill out a little survey and the Headmaster would send her to her house? Serena had little faith in the hat but it seemed to place her cousins well. She hoped it would make a right choice.
After about a minute on her head, the hat spoke to her. "Interesting. Never before have I had to sort an individual like you. I find great courage in you—so great that you are willing to die fighting for what you believe in."
"Huh?" Serena asked the hat in disbelief. "Me? Fight? You must be joking."
"Ah, but it is true," the Sorting Hat insisted. "You are not afraid to make sacrifices. You are very loyal to your friends, would do anything for them, even die for them."
"I don't wanna die," Serena mumbled, tapping her knees nervously. "Just hurry and sort me, please! People are staring!"
"Yes, much courage and loyalty. You believe greatly in justice and things that are right. You would find to the death for them."
"But I'm not a fighter," Serena whispered, "I'm not…I'm just an ordinary girl, just an ordinary witch."
"Ordinary? Wrong. I haven't found many with the qualities you possess. There are two houses here that will guarantee you success. There is one that you wish to belong to than the others. You are brave and daring, kind and caring and I find that you are most suited for…"
Serena crossed her fingers inside her pocket. "Please say…"
"GRYFFINDOR!"
Serena grinned broadly and took the hat off her head. As she made her way to the Gryffindor table, her cousin Mina was throwing a fit.
"Gryffindor? I don't believe it! She's supposed to be in Slytherin with me!" She groaned and folded her arms. "Stupid Sorting Hat…"
"You made it," Harry smiled as Serena took the seat next to him. "That's excellent."
"I know," Serena stated, "too bad my cousin Mina doesn't' think so."
Serena nodded over to Mina and Harry looked at her. Catching his brilliant eyes, Mina gasped, turned red and began talking to Malfoy. Harry groaned.
"Why does she bother talking to him?" Harry wondered out loud.
"Beats me," Serena said.
"I don't even think he likes her," said Harry.
"You're probably right," Serena agreed.
They turned their attention to the group of first years being sorted. Ron bellyached as usual about the wait and Serena could agree with him. She would have to eat as much as possible since she would be spending her breakfast time doing detention. Biting her lip, she put her hand to her stomach.
"I hope this is over with soon," Serena groaned, "I'm starving!"
"We're not even through the 'G's yet," said Ron.
"Gray, Rini," McGonagall called.
The girl with the pink pigtails handed her gray kitten to another first year then stepped forward and sat on the stool. She didn't care where she ended up. All that mattered to her was that she would be able to do her task.
"You have a keen mind, I see," said the Hat, "but there is something more than wisdom you seek. Something you won't stop at nothing until you've got it. You are brave, loyal and ambitious. I must be very careful where I put you."
"I really don't care," Rini whispered, "just put me anywhere. Whatever you think that will help me the most."
"Yes, I see," the Sorting Hat commented, "you would do well in any of the houses. I sense a familiarity in you. I have sorted one or two like yourself. I find that you will do well in…"
"SLYTHERIN!"
Rini got to her feet and removed the hat. She seemed tolerant with the Hat's choice. If it would help her getting her parents together, that was fine. She thanked the girl for holding Diana and sat on the edge of the Slytherin Table.
'Geez,' Rini thought, 'they don't look really friendly.'
The sorting continued and Serena played around with her silverware. Then finally the last person was declared a Ravenclaw. Dumbledore stood to his feet.
"Let the feast begin," he said.
"Oh yes!" Serena exclaimed as all the platters filled up with delicious looking food. She stabbed a couple slabs of roast beef and placed it on her plate, two Yorkshire puddings and a spoon full of new potatoes. Licking her lips she drizzled it with gravy.
"I forgot how good English food was!" Serena said, biting into a Yorkshire pudding. "I miss Yorkshires!"
Serena cut her meat with her knife, laid it down and ate a piece with her fork. She ate halfway through her meal the American way until she noticed a few students looking at her.
"Sorry," Serena mumbled, "I haven't gotten the hang of eating with my knife and fork yet. Why do you guys eat with your fork and knife all the time?"
"Me dad says in the olden times they used to eat with their hand and a knife," Seamus Finnigan said, "so they could stab someone's hand when they tried to steal their food."
"Oh," Serena said, "that's a good idea, I guess."
"So who's that woman that sorted us?" Serena asked between mouthfuls.
"That's Head of our House," Hermione answered, "and the Transfiguration Teacher, Professor McGonagall."
"Transfiguration?" Serena inquired, "That's my favorite subject!"
"Well, that's good. She gives us loads of homework," Ron groaned, "too much if you ask me."
"No she doesn't, Ron!" Hermione snapped.
"Well, for us being in her house," Ron stated, "I'd say she gives us too much."
"Don't start thinking just because you're head boy you'll get less homework," said Hermione.
"Oh, whatever," Ron muttered.
"What's with those two?" Serena asked Harry.
"Dunno, they're always arguing about something," said Harry.
Serena shrugged and helped herself to some more roast beef. She caught the eye of Professor Shields at the staff table. He was grinning as he reached for his glass. He raised it as if doing a toast. Grumbling, Serena piled food onto her plate.
'I can't believe I've serving detention already!' Serena thought. 'Well, I am making sure I'll be full for tomorrow!'
Serena shoveled food into her mouth, nearly choking on it. The Gryffindors at the table stared.
"Damn, girl," said Dean Thomas, "slow down! There's plenty to go around."
Serena swallowed her mouthful and skewered a new potato. "I have to eat as much as I can tonight because I won't be able to eat breakfast."
"How come?" Dean asked.
"I'll be in detention," she groaned as she ate her potato.
"But today's the first day of term," Harry stated as he turned to her. "How could you get detention already?"
Serena shrugged. "Our new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher thought I needed some discipline." She nodded to Darien up at the staff table. The Gryffindors around her followed her gaze.
"Hey, I know him," said Ron, "I knew he looked familiar when we came in."
"You know him?" Serena asked. "I'm sorry…"
"He was in the same year as my brother Percy," Ron explained, "a prefect as well. They really didn't along very well." Ron suddenly paled. "Oh no, I hope he doesn't start giving me detention too!"
"There looks to be extra teachers this year," Hermione pointed out. "Who you reckon those women are?"
Serena didn't look up as she was still trying to fill her stomach up and looking at Darien made her want to be sick. Harry and other Gryffindors looked at the staff table. Hermione indicated the women sitting on the far end of the table. One had long greenish-black hair, wearing dark red robes and the one next to her had short light brown hair wearing dark blue robes.
"I'm not sure who they are, Hermione," said Harry. "It doesn't look like anyone else is missing."
"Oh man, I hope we do not have to take extra classes!" Ron fumed.
"Better not or I'm leaving before I even get started," Serena grunted.
The main course finished and many different puddings appeared on the tables. Serena squealed with glee as she grabbed as many as she could. "Rhubarb and apple crumble—custard! I miss that stuff! Oh wow—trifle!"
Rini looked up from the Slytherin table to her future mother. "I see some things never do change." She sighed and went on eating her desert while other Slytherins conversed.
"Nice hair," said one of the first year boys to her right.
"Oh, thanks," Rini smiled.
"What spell did you use?" the Slytherin asked with a smirk.
"What do you mean, spell? It's my natural color."
A Slytherin girl laughed. "No way! That's impossible. You had to have had some hair changing potion or something."
"But it is my natural color," Rini insisted.
"Well, whether it is real or not," said a boy, "you ought to change it. You can't be in Slytherin with hair like that."
"You've got a problem with my hair?"
He nodded.
"Well, too bad because my hair's staying like this!" Rini hissed.
"It's so stupid!"
"Hey!" Rini shouted.
"Leave her alone!" snarled a pug faced girl with brown hair. "I happen to like it!"
"Oh, you do, do you?" said the boy.
"Yeah, and if you want to start something with me," she went on, "think again—my sister's a prefect you know!"
She nodded to the seventh year girl with the same pug-like face but with darker hair. She was trying to get the attention of Draco Malfoy.
"Oooh, your sister's a prefect, I'd better be careful!"
"You're just jealous because your hair's not pink," the girl muttered, causing Rini to start guffawing into her custard.
"Who would want to have pink hair?" he demanded as a few others nodded in agreement.
"Well, I would," she said with a shrug, "it'd be nice for a change."
"Oh shove it, Rose Parkinson," grunted a dark haired girl. "You'd look like a real dummy with pink hair."
"Well, that's your opinion," Rose groaned. She turned to Rini. "Really—how did you get your hair that pink? Did you eat a lot of bubble gum flavored beans and they changed your hair?"
"No, seriously," Rini insisted, "this my real hair color."
"It is?" Rose inquired, taking hold of Rini's bubble gum colored hair. "No way…you were born with pink hair? You had no spells to make it this way?"
"It's real," said Rini firmly.
"Wow," Rose mumbled and she looked up at her sister. "Pansy! Come check out this girl's hair!"
"Oh no," Rini frowned as the dark haired, pug-faced seventh year came over.
"What is it, Rose?" Pansy Parkinson asked.
"Look at this girls hair!" Rose said excitedly, pulling on Rini's hair and making her wince. "It's pink! And she didn't do a spell to it or anything!"
"Really?" Pansy questioned, looking at Rini. "You're not a—oh—what are they called—wizards that can change their appearance—oh crumbs--they're…"
"Metamorphmagus," Blaise Zabini whispered.
"Yeah! A Metamorphmagus! Are you one of those?"
"Um, no," said Rini, "as far as I know, I've always looked like this."
"I wish I had pink hair," said Pansy. "Then maybe Draco would notice me more."
"Yeah, right," muttered a seventh year down the table.
"Hey, quiet you!"
'Maybe I should've disguised myself a little,' Rini thought, looking down at her bowl of custard.
After eating four helpings of roast beef, sausages and mashed potatoes, Yorkshire puddings and two of every desert, Serena felt absolutely stuffed and sleepy. She folded her arms on the table and put her forehead on them.
"Wake me when it's over," she moaned.
She didn't even get the chance to fall asleep when the remains of the food disappeared and Dumbledore came to his feet. Harry roused her awake and she slapped his arm away.
"Five more minutes," she mumbled.
"Serena, wake up, Dumbledore's about to speak!" he hissed, elbowing her in the ribs slightly.
Serena pushed herself up and propped her chin in her hand. "Oh, please be quick. I ate too much."
"Welcome to Hogwarts," said Dumbledore brightly. "I believe this will be an exciting new year for all of you, despite the latest events concerning Lord Voldemort."
There were a few scattered gasps around the great hall but Dumbledore didn't look the least bit afraid.
"In these times we must be careful, and vigilant as Mad Eye Moody would say," Dumbledore went on, "but that doesn't mean we still can't enjoy ourselves. There will be some changes, some surprises this year. Let us start first with the three up here." He nodded to Professor Shields and the other unknown women to stand.
"May I introduce to you Professor Darien Shields, our new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher," Dumbledore informed. There were a few people who recognized him as a student here a little more than three years ago. Some girls gasped and whispered about his good looks.
"I am sorry to inform you that our wise—yet—dead History of Magic teacher Professor Binns has finished his unfinished business we must say," said Dumbledore and there were many sighs of relief around the room. "And had crossover."
"Finally," Ron mumbled.
"Our new teacher here, Moira Ovile will take his place," Dumbledore informed as Professor Ovile took a bow.
"Wow," said Ron, "not only is she alive but she's thriving!"
"Ron!" Hermione hissed.
"She is really beautiful," Seamus Finnigan nodded in agreement. "I think I'll be able to stay awake in class from now on."
"Same with me," said Dean Thomas.
"Oh, boys," Hermione groaned.
"And as well, our Flying Lessons teacher and Quidditch Referee Madame Hooch has decided to retire," Dumbledore said, "but do not worry," Dumbledore held up his finger before the Quidditch Players had a fit. "Quidditch will still continue on! Madame Amara McCloud will take her place."
Madame McCloud nodded at the students, her hands planted on her hips.
"Please welcome our new arrivals to Hogwarts," Dumbledore stated and the hall erupted in applause. The three new professors bowed graciously and took their seats. Serena couldn't take her eyes off them. Why did she have a feeling that she'd seen them somewhere?"
"I trust you make them feel welcome," Dumbledore said hopefully. "Quidditch Tryouts will take place next Friday time for those of you wishing to participate. Now for another surprise. In addition to our Halloween Feast, we will have a Masquerade Ball."
"Not another one!" Ron buried his face in his hands.
"What are you mad about?" Ginny demanded. "Fred and George gave you new dress robes."
Some didn't look happy about wearing dress robes again. They began talking amongst themselves how they didn't know they had to get them. Others were ecstatic began talking about who they were going with and what they were going to wear. Dumbledore told them to be silent again.
"This will be different from the Yule Ball three years ago," Dumbledore told them. "It will not be so formal. In the Masquerade ball you are free to be creative, wear costumes. No need to wear dress robes. Come dressed as a vampire or a monkey, just don't come as a witch or wizard, that's too easy."
"Well, there goes my idea," Serena muttered.
"We will have games, dancing and our musical guest will be the Star Brothers featuring Michelle Murdock."
"Michelle Murdock, here?" a few Ravenclaws said.
"Her music is so beautiful!"
"I've always wanted to see the Star Brothers in person!" Parvarti said excitedly to her friend Lavender. "The lead singer Steven is absolutely gorgeous!"
"I know," Lavender said, "and Tyler's always been my favorite!"
"The who?" Serena asked but before the girls could answer Dumbledore continued.
"Yes, I see most of you are looking forward to this already," Dumbledore smiled, "The rules still apply as it did for the Yule Ball, only for fourth years and up. Third years can come if invited and upperclassman."
The first to third years groaned. "And I had a good idea for a costume too!"
"More information will be posted on the notice boards around the school," Dumbledore explained, "now, Mr. Filch, our caretaker has asked me to remind you that Fanged Frisbees, Screaming Yo-Yos, Exploding Snap and others are prohibited in Hogwarts. The list will be outside his office for viewing. You will receive your course schedules tomorrow at breakfast. Now off you trot!"
"Hermione, before anyone else asks you," Ron said as he got to his feet, "you're coming with me to that ball!"
"What?" Hermione demanded.
"I mean—will you come with me, please?" Ron rephrased softly.
Hermione sighed. "Yes, I suppose I will."
"Excellent."
Serena put her hands in her pockets as she followed her new housemates. "Hey, who are the Star Brothers again? And this Michelle Murdock person?"
"Michelle Murdock is a violin player," said Lavender, "she's quite good if you like that sort of thing. But the Star Brothers are absolute dreamboats if you ask me! Why couldn't they come play earlier?"
"No idea," said Parvarti, "I wish they played for the Yule Ball instead of the Weird Sisters."
"The Weird Sisters weren't so bad," said Dean Thomas.
"I'm not saying they were," Parvarti told him, "I'm just saying the Star Brothers are better. Haven't you heard of them, Serena?"
"No, not unless they came to play in America," Serena stated.
"Well, now you'll get your chance to see them," Lavender said excitedly. "They are quite a new band anyway."
"They're so gorgeous," said Parvarti dreamily, reminding Serena about her cousin Mina. "Steven's the lead singer. Nathan's the keyboard player and Tyler plays guitar. My personal favorite is Steven. He's more outgoing and likes to flirt!"
"Hey, can you tell me where the Defense Against the Dark Arts class is?" Serena inquired. "I have detention with Professor Shields tomorrow during breakfast."
"Detention already?" Parvarti questioned, taken back. "What'd you do?"
"I um, accidentally hit him in the head with a paper ball," Serena answered.
"That's really bad luck," said Lavender, "but at least he's good looking."
"It's right here on the first floor," said Parvarti, "we're about to pass it—yeah, there it is." She pointed at the door for the Defense Against the Dark Arts room. "Too bad you'll have to come all the day down here from Gryffindor tower."
"How far do we have to go?" Serena wondered.
"We're on the seventh floor," Hermione informed.
"Oh great…" Serena groaned. "I'm having loads of fun already."
To Be Continued
I thought I would be able to include Serena's detention but this chapter became rather long. But it will be in the next one, I promise! I'm sure you're all wondering about that. And yes, if you're wondering, the Star Brothers are the Three Lights, well sorta. They're actually look-alikes not the "real" starlight's. I was trying to think of a musical guest for the Masquerade Ball and went for Three Lights look-alikes, kind of like the British version of the Three Lights. Their names: Seiya/Steven, Taiki/Tyler, Yaten/Nathan are about as close as I could get them. Seiya's new name was tough.
I know "Star Brothers" is not very original. I tried thinking of something but I was kind of thinking of the "Hanson Brothers" at the same time, so yeah, there you go.
There will be two other challenges for Jay Fanficlover I'll be doing in the future.
1: "Awakening of the Blood Moon" Chaos possess another victim and makes a new army of Sailor Animamates and attacks Crystal Tokyo during the 68th century when Reenie is sixteen. She is sent to Hogwarts to be safe, but how long will that last? Set in year 6.2: "Mere Memory" Voldemort sends Lucius Malfoy to Japan with Tom's enchanted diary to find an old warlock in hopes to fix it so Voldemort can fuse with Tom Riddle and become stronger. However, Lucius Malfoy runs with the scouts and loses the diary.
There is another one that is a Lucius/Serena story and I labled it "Earth Bound Evil." I'm not feeling very inspired for this fic but this is open for anyone who wants to do it. Check with Jay if you wanna do 'em. I'm also going to do a request "From out of the Past and into the Dreams of the Present" for Mae-E. Not sure when this will be up though.