~Everything's Not What It Seems~
Alex and Justin are siblings sent to Hogwarts to learn about magic just like their father. There they meet new friends, fall in love, and find out that truly everything is not what it seems.
Disclaimer: J.K Rowling and Disney Channel own the right to all these character. I am only borrowing them :)
Alex's POV
"That was brilliant!" Fred screams as the twins walk me to Potions.
"That was more than brilliant, that was bloody amazing!" George screams excitedly.
"Thank you very much!" I bow then laugh as we continue to head towards my first class.
"So, why are we walking you to Potions early?" Fred asks with a frown.
"Because, I want Professor Snape to look over something for me." I shrug and look forward.
Ever since that day I rejected being Harry's friend, let alone his girlfriend, I've become Snape's favorite student. He's always giving me points for little things like giving him an assignment with legible writing or finishing a potion without making a large mess. He even once offered to look over any of my assignments before I turn them in, and since I am so good at this class, I decided to take advantage of his offer. I mean, I think I might actually get an A in this class! When I reach the dungeon, I thank Fred and George before waving goodbye and entering the room.
"Professor Snape, its Alex!" I wait a while for a response but don't get one. Maybe he's with another professor? I sit down at my seat and pull out the assignment, reading over it as I wait. After a few more minutes I hear the door open. I assume its Snape so I continue reading the paragraph I was on. I hear steps towards me… which don't sound like Professor Snape. When I look up, I see and furious Malfoy, still with his neon orange hair and bright green robe. I hide a laugh by coughing as he angrily walks towards me.
"You think this is funny, Russo?" Malfoy spits as he continues to walk towards me.
I roll my eyes. "No, I think it's hilarious!" I look back down at my paper, ignoring him as he continues to charge towards me. When I feel his hands on my shoulder I look at him in shock, I see anger in his eyes, anger I have never seen in anyone's eyes. I ignore the weird feeling and look angrily back at him. "Don't touch me!" I push his arm off my shoulder so he grabs my wrists. I try to wiggle free, but he's too strong. "Malfoy, what the hell!" As his hold on my wrists tighten I start to feel pain I know that tears are welling up in my eyes. I continue to struggle free, not caring that he is stronger than me. The door suddenly flies open and I look up panicky towards it to see Harry standigat the door with a pile of books at hand. He looks strangely at Malfoy then at me, when his eyes meet mine they go wide and I see a flash of anger in his eyes. He charges towards Malfoy and pushed him to the floor, as Malfoy's grip is torn away from my wrists I feel pain slash my arm. I shriek in pain, falling back almost tripping over Malfoy who is now on the floor. I look down at my wrists and see long, deep scratches and blood slowly dripping out of them. I look angrily tMalfoy to see him looking at Harry with hatred. His eyes flash towards me but as soon as they do Harry steps in front of me blocking my view of Malfoy. I feel warmth as I look at Harry standing protectively towards me.
"You'll regret even putting your hands on me, Potter; I'll report you for this!" Malfoy angrily says as he stands up.
"You do that, and I'll report you for harassing Alex!" Harry angrily yells back. Malfoy gives me a long cold stare before running out of the room. When the door closes, Harry turns around and look at me with concern. "Are you okay?"
I nod and give him a weak smile. He nods at me then looks down, his eyes go wide for a second then he looks worriedly at me. I look down and remember I'm still holding out my bleeding arms. Before I can look up I see Harry grab onto my arms.
"I'm going to kill him! Come on Alex, I'll take you to Madam Pomfrey." His hands move to mine and he starts to pull me towards the door. It's then I realize that Harry is holding my hand, it feels warm and familiar but… but it's not right. The image of Cedric comes to my mind causing me to quickly pull my hand away from Harry's. Harry turns around and look at me with confusion.
"I'll go myself, I don't need your help." I say harshly before looking into his eyes. Immediately I see the hurt flash through his eyes as he thinks over my words. I quickly regret my tone but I keep my uninterested expression on as I collect my things. As I pass Harry he says nothing, only stand there looking down sadly at his shoes. AS I exit the room I don't dare look back, I dare not look back at my savior who I can't stop being a jerk to.
~In Front of Great Hall~
Finally I'm free from the infirmary. I have been in there since before even my first class started so I missed so many classes… not that I should be complaining. But it is lunch now… so I don'y really know what's happened between then and now. When I went in and showed my wrists to Madam Pomfrey, she insisted that I tell her who did it to me and she even ended up called Professor McGonagall. They also spent forever trying to contact Professor Dumbledore to find that he wasn't even on campus. But, Madam Pomfrey STILL made sure that I have a meeting scheduled with him before dinner today to discuss my 'bully.' I tried explaining to her that it's not possible for someone to bully Alex Russo… but the lady just wouldn't listen! Whatever, maybe some food will get my mind off this. I smile as I the door of the dining hall comes to view. I'm about to head towards the doors hear someone calling my name.
"Alex, Alex!" I turn around and see Cedric running over to me with concern on his face.
"What's wrong, Cedric?" I look at him in worry.
He grabs my hands and pulls my arms between us as he examines my bandages. Oh, shoot! I knew I should have put on a sweater before I exited the infirmary! "Who did this? Tell me!" He looks angrily at me.
"No one, I just…" Shoot, I need to think of something. Before I can continue he interrupts me.
"No, I know someone did this! Neville told me, he was in the infirmary and heard all the commotion with Madam Pomfrey and Professor McGonagall. Now don't make me ask again, who did this?" I look into his eyes to see real worry; he really is worried about me. I wrap my arms around him and at first he's stiff but he returns the hug a second later. "Alex…"
"I'm fine. I'm happy though that you care so much." I pull back from the hug and plant a kiss on his lips. He smiles weakly, but still his eyes show concern. Dammit Malfoy, you're gonna pay for this!
"Alex, you can't let whoever did this to you, get off so easy. You should have told Professor McGonagall and Madam Pomfrey!" I sigh and let go of our embrace.
"I have a meeting with Professor Dumbledore tonight, if it makes you feel any better, I'll tell him." He smiles at me and nods then laces his fingers with mine. That worked…
"That does make me feel better; I want whoever did this punished! Come, let's go have lunch." I smile and we both walk towards the great hall, hand-in-hand.
When we get through the doors of the great hall, I'm surprised to see stares… ugh, I thought people were finally used to Cedric and me being together! Cedric leads us to our usual spot at the Gryffindor table while I look around and see lots of looks of pity from everyone and glares from the Slytherin table. That's when it hits me; does the whole school know about what happened? I'm gonna get that Neville if it's the last thing I do! I sit down beside Cedric who is sitting across the table from Justin then fold my arms angrily over my chest.
"Stupid Neville!" I mumble under my breath.
I hear a chuckle beside me as Cedric wraps an arm around my waist. "Don't be mad at him, he is only worried like everyone else. No one should get away with hurting a girl."
"Yeah Alex, no one gets away with hurting my sister! Why did it happen anyway?"
I put my head in my hands. How did I let his happen? I had everyone in a jolly mood with my prank this morning and now everyone pities me? I was the pranking queen this morning… though only Fred, George, and Malfoy know that… and now I'm the poor girl who got hurt by someone and refuses to tell. Please, can I really just kill Neville now?
"Alex, Alex are you okay?" I take my head out of my hands and nod at Cedric, who is looking at me with concern beside me.
"I'm fine… I just wish I didn't go from the pranking queen to the pitied princess in a matter of hours." I say as I start to put food on my plate.
"What do you mean?" Cedric looks at me with a raised eyebrow.
"Oh Alex, please don't say what I think you're trying to say." I look at Justin to see him looking hopefully at me with a frown. Aww, poor Justin… too bad I won't tell a lie… well, not about this anyway.
"Yeah, I'm the one who did the prank on those Slytherin this morning."
Harry's POV
"So you were there when it happened?"
"Yes Mione, I swear if Alex weren't there at the time, I would have hexed him!" I clench my fist as the memory of Malfoy hurting Alex replays in my mind.
"What matters is that she's okay." Hermione assures me as she puts a hand on my shoulder.
"But Harry, haven't you heard? Alex isn't saying who the one who hurt her is." I look at Ron then at Hermione who nods in agreement. How can she not tell on that conniving Malfoy, he deserves to be punished! If she won't punish him, I will!
"She doesn't have to, I'll tell Professor Dumbledore myself, tonight!" I look up at Ron and Hermione who nod in agreement. "He'll listen to me, then he'll punish Malfoy for hurting her." Because no one gets away with hurting Alex.
Alex's POV
Uggghhh, I'm so hungry! I'd rather be in the great hall right now, waiting for the food to arrive like most of the other kids.
"Right this way Ms. Russo."
I look at Professor McGonagall who stops near a statue of this big bird… an eagle maybe? Professor McGonagall motions me towards the statue, I go to it while she says a spell and a staircase appears, lifting me up with the statue. When the statue stops moving I step forward into a hall until a door comes. I knock on the door.
"Come in."
I open the door and walk in, I look around the room to see all sorts of magical items, painting like the ones in the hallways of the school, and an old bird… strange. I look forward to see a desk, and the old bearded headmaster, Professor Dumbledore, seated behind it.
"Awww, Ms. Russo. I was expecting you. Come sit." Dumbledore smiles as he points to a chair across from him. I walk slowly forward and sit down, then look at him innocently. Wonder how long before I can make the old man decide he doesn't want to deal with this anymore?
"So Ms. Russo, it has come to my attention that someone in this school has physically hurt you. I've been told it's a bully, but you and I both know that that can't be the case." I raise an impressed eyebrow at him. Props to yah old man, looks like you're as smart as everyone says you are.
"Professor, the point that matters is that I'm okay, I don't care to see the person punished." Not by the school anyway… I will punish him myself on my own time.
"That's very noble of you to spare the person but as the headmaster of this school it's my responsibility to make sure every student feels and is safe. If every student were to be pardoned like this then would I really be carrying out my responsibilities?"
No… I guess not. But I've never been known to be a tattle-tale and I'm not gonna start! But he does look like the noble type… and serious, he'll never let this go. Unless… it just keeps getting put off until he forgets!
"Professor, I really don't want to talk about this matter, maybe we can discuss this another time, when I'm ready to talk." I look at him innocently. This look ALWAYS works.
Professor Dumbledore studies me a while before taking a deep breath and nodding. "Very…"
"Professor!" Before he can finish a familiar voice comes from behind us. Harry! I look behind me to see Harry walk in; his eyes go wide when he sees me. "Alex?" He looks at me while as he walks towards us, then his eyes shift towards Professor Dumbledore. "Professor, I came here to tell you about the person who hurt Alex, I was there." NO, stupid Harry, don't you dare!
Dumbledore looks at me then at Harry, then motions for Harry to sit down beside me. "Explain."
Harry watches me nervously as he walks towards the seat next to me. I glare at him which causes him to look quickly towards Professore Dumbledore again. "Professor, this morning I went to Professor Snape's class early because I realized I forgot my Transfigurations book in the classroom on Friday. When I came there…"
"Professor, I thought this was a private meeting between you and me." I interrupt and look at Dumbledore with a displeased look on my face.
"Ms. Russo, since you do not want to speak about the person who harmed you, I'm sure it's fine that Harry does." He looks back at Harry and nods for him to continue.
"But it's just a scratch!"
"It wouldn't matter if no marks were left over, it is not acceptable in this school for any student to act physically towards any other student, any who do will be punished! You may continue Harry."
I fold my arms over my chest and glare at Harry as he explains to Professor Dumbledore everything that happened this morning in Professor Snape's class. When he finally finishes, Dumbledore nods at Harry then looks at me.
"I don't know what you did to provoke Mr. Malfoy but either way, he will be punished. You both will hear of his punishment tomorrow morning. Thank you Harry, good night to you both."
Harry and Professor Dumbledore both stand up, Harry heading towards the door and Professor Dumbledore towards a door behind his desk. His room maybe? I stand up and follow Harry out of the room, when I'm down the stairs I see Harry waiting there. I look at Harry with a frown as he walks toward me.
"You're welcome." The moment those words come from his mouth the regret I felt this morning immediately is replaced with anger.
"WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT? Because of YOU I'm going to look like a TOTAL snitch, how can ANYONE trust me after this? I told you I didn't need your help… but of course, Harry Potter ALWAYS has to come to the rescue! Harry, just… just… STAY AWAY FROM ME!"
Harry takes a step back, his face showing shock while his eyes showing hurt. My heart drops a little when I see him like this, but I don't even flinch as I continue to glare at him. He looks at me a while longer before turning and walking away without another word. Once I can no longer see him anymore, I feel the regret fill my body, a kind of cold feeling that has worsened since this morning. That was mean… even for me. I head towards the common rooms, suddenly not so hungry anymore.
HIYYYAAA!
So I was gonna post this yesterday morning but when I went back to edit the chapter, I found myself adding a lot and changing stuff.
Then last night till now I haven't been able to log on... IDK why, it works now though so W.E. :)
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Dana1290: I'm happy though to add you because now I have a story for Max in the upcoming year, cuz I plan on focusing it a little less on Alex and a little more on Justin. But I am going to have more importance to Max also.
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