An: sorry for the late update.;( my mom took away my computer. Writers block doesn't help at all.
A Frenemy?
I run to Transfiguration because I of course first got lost then forgot what time it was. I was certain that I would be early but instead I arrived right on time. I walk into the classroom and sit in the empty spot between two Ravenclaw girls.
"Hi I'm Jessica." I think I may have whispered it. The girls strained to hear what I said.
"I'm Rose." The girl on my right said. "We've met before. I'm surprised that Al actually ditched you! He is being downright rude." She added an emphasized huff to the end.
"I'm Shannon." The other girl almost yelled it at me. Wow was she ever loud. "We met before too! You know, with my twin sister Brittany!" Ah, now I remember them.
"Nice to see you again." I get it out just in time. The girl behind me suddenly walks in front of me.
"I'm Nicole by the way." She walked back and sat down. Well she wasn't very social. Waiting for Professor Mcgonagall to come in, I opened the book I brought and started reading intently.
My head snaps up as a ball of paper hits the back of my head.
What book are you reading?- Nicole
So that's who threw it. I quickly write back:
Its a book called The House of 's written by Rick Riordan. It's the fourth book in a muggle series called The Heroes of Olympus. He also has a series that comes before and a series that doesn't relate much at all.
I discreetly handed it back. I did so just in time because the teacher chose that moment to walk into the room.
"In this class …" She paused for dramatic effect. " we will be changing the form or workings of things. This class will be difficult. I have no doubt that none of you will be able to perform the spells you learn on your first try." Her eyes scanned the class, almost like she was searching for something. "Today we will be learning how to turn a matchstick into a needle…" I zoned out as she started a boring lecture.
I absent-mindedly started doodling on a piece of paper when the professor asked me to demonstrate the spell.
"Feriverto Auguatim" I did the spell with a slightly careless flick of a wand. To be honest, I just couldn't remember what she said the motion was. Everyone stared in shock when my careless attempt ended up better than perfect. It was the shiniest silver ever, it even had a few sparkles almost, and it was the thinnest needle I had ever seen.
"50 points to Slytherin." That was all she said before turning around to try and embarrass other kids. I went back to my book. It was just getting to the good part when class ended. I was surprised and grateful that she hadn't pushed me to try more advanced magic.
I grab my schedule out of the middle of my book. I have Herbology with the Hufflepuffs. This should be odd. I'm not exactly good, shall we say, with plants.
"Morning Professor!" I call out skipping into the room.
"Good morning ms. … Jessica?" He asks me to probably just clarify my name.
"Yup!" I say half-heartedly.
"I was told to take you off the list because you have an allergy to grass, pollen, mold and dust. All of which is commonly found in this classroom." He looked at me with a sad glint to his eyes.
"What am I supposed to do all day? This means that I only have Transfiguration, which was this morning, as my classes today!" I was ranting now. It happened more often than not.
"How about I get you into some second year classes that go on throughout the day? I hear that you've performed every spell perfectly on your first try. You even excelled in potions. The potion you brewed yesterday would have taken at least a week for pros to make it as well as you did. You'll have no problems with higher level classes." He smiled encouragingly down at me.
"Sure!" I say and skip right back out of the room where the Hufflepuffs were waiting. I don't have to play with plants! I'll get to take other classes as well!
I'm sure that they were looking at me like I was crazy while I danced down the hall laughing my head off, but guess what! Maybe I am! I don't care! Today I can do whatever I want!
A few minutes later I made up my mind and took to wandering around the grounds. I had to stop every so often because my ankle still wasn't fully healed and I think I messed up my knee at some point.
I heard a rustling coming from in the forest so I walk closer. I realize how stupid that is so I climbed a tree to get a better look. There was a second year boy tied to a tree and he looked panicked.
"What are you doing?" He screamed At me when I came close.
"I don't want to hurt you. I just want to help." Saying this as calmly as I can. I normally yell back because I have a fuse about a centimetre long which gets even shorter when I'm tired.
"Are you mental?! You can't come near me! I'll hurt you! Please just leave!" I was begging with tears streaming down his face.
"Please let me help." I was pleading as well. "I don't want to see you get hurt! I swear I'll leave you alone later if you want but please tell me what I can do to help!" I was about to blow. Here I am offering him some help and he just wants me to leave. I let out a sound of utter frustration when he shakes his head. After a few seconds of staring at him dumbfounded I sigh. "How's this. You give me a reason that I believe to be worthy that isn't 'I will hurt you' and I'll leave." He nods and I wait for him to talk.
"Okay, here goes nothing. The reason I am tied up to this tree is because A. Someone did this to me and B. I am a vampire. today is one of the days where I end up having a thirst for blood." I was shocked into silence.
"OK. If you ever need anyone to talk to, you can come to me. Oh, and I won't tell." I said turning and walking away. I can't wait until Quidditch tryouts tomorrow.
