So sorry! I'm sorry I haven't been in the mood to write for a while. After I got off my cruise I just haven't felt like writing for Harry Potter. Then after writing a bit of my Batman one which I think is okay but that's just me I started thinking of Draco and Lizzy then I had to think of some Fred and Lizzy so basically this is what I got!

Chapter 10: Dueling Club!

Sunday morning I woke up ready to see what the day will bring us. Harry would be out soon so I shouldn't worry too much. I hate that I always freak out a lot because of him. Ugh Harry is going to be the death of me one day. "Morning Lizzy, how you doing?" It was Annie. "I'm better I got to stop being so worried about Harry he'll be fine right?" she nodded her head "Of course! He is your older brother."

I laughed and nodded my head "That's true so we ready for breakfast?" she nodded her head and we made our way to the great hall where Fred and George were talking to one of their friends. "Lizzy! Nini!" They called us over.

I smile at Fred. God he was too cute. "Hey Fred, hey George you guys having a good morning?" they nodded their heads together "Yep, how about you lovely girls?" Annie blushed fifty shades of red looking away embarrassed "Can't complain, Harry will be out probably after breakfast. Thanks again for putting up with me." Fred pulled me into a side hug and gave me a kiss on the cheek.

"Darlin we'll always be here to help ya." I blush a bright red. He kissed me for no reason! He likes me! He really likes me! George laughed "Ladies this is Chester Black, he's a good friend of ours." I smile at the boy he was very pale and had straw colored hair and a lot of freckles.

He was tall yet not as tall as the twins; his brown eyes were very pretty, very skinny for a boy and seemed pretty smart but then again he was in Ravenclaw. "He helped us get out of trouble with Snape last year and we just sort of clicked."

I smile at the boy "Nice to meet you Chester." I say extending my hand to shake one of his bony hands. "No need for introductions for you, you're Elizabeth Potter." I nodded my head "That's what it says on my papers." He laughed softly "I'm Annika Weisswad, I usually go by Annie though." He smiled and shook her hand. "Nice to meet you Annie,"

"So you helped get Professor Snape away from the twins?" he nodded his head "Yeah my mom was coming over to visit me and I kind of threw my mom at him when I saw him trying to blame them for the mess in the potions lab."

I laugh softly "What year are you?" He smiled "He's in our year," George answered with a laugh. I nodded my head "So are we going to eat or what?" I ask with a big grin on my face. I wanted to know more about Chester and I guess it didn't help that he was a major cutie.

At breakfast I learned that his mom raised him and that how his dad was missing, he really loved his mother, his favorite subject was Care of Magical Creatures, and that he had two aunts and three uncles. His grandparents sounded so sweet how he always got a box of cookies by the end of the week usually on a Friday.

After breakfast we were wandering around the halls. Chester taught me how to skip rocks! We had originally left to look for Harry but I couldn't find him to save my life! Man this castle is huge! Chester suggested that he is probably sleeping in his room, not likely but I guess I had to let it go.

"So want to skip stones?" I shrug my shoulders "I don't know how to…" I confessed. Fred smirked about to speak when Chester spoke first "I'll teach you."

Fred's Pov:

I glare at Chester's back as he was teaching Elizabeth how to skip rocks. I was going to do that! He was flirting with her. It was very clear to see how he kept touching her. I didn't like it. That was my job! How dare he try to steal my girl!

"So all you have to do is snap your wrist and watch it fly!" My little Lizzy was giggling trying to mimic Chester's moves. "Agh! I'm no good at this," George bumped my shoulder "Here try it like this." I smile to myself. Chester moved out of the way for me. I grip onto a smooth circular rock and place it in her right hand. I hold my body behind hers and show her how to do so.

This was the perfectly cute thing a guy could do to a girl he likes. I could feel Lizzy basically melt in my arms. I knew I was handsome, I was very handsome. Haha she would just punch me if I said that but eh oh well.

We were laughing and smiling till I heard that shrill voice. I instantly freeze feeling my body stiffen in fear. No. Not her! Alecia Donnie. "Oh Fred!" I shiver clenching my eyes tightly. I didn't even want to go on that stupid date. Jessica mostly insulted us for our pranks. "Freddy! There you are! I've been looking for you all over!" she cried out latching onto my back.

Lizzy stepped away close to Chester. No! Get her away, someone get her away. "Hi Alecia…" I grumble out annoyed "Oh I had the most wonderful time with you on our date." I glare at George who was laughing at my misfortune.

"Did you now." I mutter trying to pry the girls hands off me. "Freddy want to go out again? But this time just the two of us." I panicked and pull out of her grip fast holding Lizzy in front of me again "Can't you see I uh…I have to help Elizabeth here with her potions homework!" I lied.

She looked up at me confused "Please play along." I begged through a whisper. I didn't want to be around her. "Uh right. I don't get potions that well." I hear her mutter I sighed with relief "But I see her always in Snape's classroom!"

I curse to myself "That's because I get detention a lot of the time thanks to those two. Teaching me their ways." I relax wrapping my arm around her shoulders "Yep, she needs to learn how to not get caught now." Alecia pouted crossing her arms over her chest "That's not fair, why don't you teach me your ways and I could teach you a few things." I shiver in disgust.

"No thanks I'm kind of busy at the moment." She sent a nasty glare at Lizzy and huffed before leaving. I sink to the ground now that she's gone. "Thank god!" I cry out my arm over my eyes. "I take it that you didn't like your date?" I hear her beautiful voice ring though my ears.

"No, it was dreadful! She kept bossing me around and then she would keep touching me." I shiver in disgust. Brighteyes was laughing at me, not a mock laugh well I don't think. Yeah it was more of her nervous laugh. She does that from time to time.

I find that super adorable, of course who wouldn't? Her nervous little giggle was always adorable, she was adorable.

Lizzy's POV:

Around lunch time I saw Harry, Ron, and Hermione! They were avoiding me. They had to be of. I frown and take my spot next to Fred and Annie. "Hey Lizzy," he greeted me with a smile. I smile at my brother in greeting and open my book.

I went back to Alchemy. I liked it. And Draco was very sweet to have gotten them for me. What did I feel toward him? I couldn't possibly like him could I? I mean when I'm around him I feel like my heart won't calm down…but when I'm around Fred it's basically the same thing.

He's one of my best friends but I can't think he actually likes me. Draco said he liked me. I don't know why though, he and Harry don't get along and Draco tends to bother most of my friends. "Elizabeth?" Harry asked in his worried tone.

I glance up at him he was confused staring at me. They all were. "What?" I ask confused "You okay? You're acting different." I shrug my shoulders and mark my book "I'm okay, trust me I am." He nodded his head "Guess what happened last night." Annie moved to sit beside George thinking I needed to have time with my brother.

I stare at Harry waiting for him to continue "Dobby came last night in the middle of the night. Apparently the Chamber has been opened before." My eyes widen in shock. What? "And Dobby was the reason the bludger was after me." My eyes grew larger. WHAT!?

That lousy house elf! "Why?" I say as calmly as I could. "He said he was trying to protect me from whatever is in the chamber of secrets…he wants me to get you and me out of this school as soon as possible." I shake my head "I don't get it. How come he hurt you? That doesn't make any sense!"

He sighed "He said that if I was severely injured and had to go home I would be safe. I don't even want to know what he was planning on doing to you!" I shake my head shocked "Dobby is going to get you killed…" He laughed softly.

"That's what Ron said. And something happened last night. Colin Creevey was petrified last night." I gasp. No! Not Colin! He might have been a tad obsessive and annoying but he was a good kid! That's horrible. "When did you get out of the hospital wing?" I ask trying to change the subject.

He hesitated for a moment "I just got out; Madam Pomfrey was making sure I was completely healed." Liar. I knew he was out. Fred and George had checked before they came to breakfast. Why was he lying to me? "Oh okay," I smile at him.

"I hope you got some rest! I couldn't sleep, I kept seeing Quirrell trying to kill you…" he smiled at me softly "Don't worry about that okay? He's gone. We beat him and we're both fine." He placed a small kiss on my temple. I snuggle into his chest and smile.

I loved my brother. I just wish he would tell me the truth about what happened this morning.

The news that Colin Creevey had been attacked and was now lying as though dead in a hospital wing had spread through the entire school by Monday morning. The air was suddenly thick with rumor and suspicion. The first years were now moving around the castle in tight knit groups, as though scared they be attacked if they ventured forth alone.

Ginny Weasley, who sat next to Colin Creevey in Charms, was distraught. I felt so sad for Ginny they had become good friends. Fred and George those idiots were covering themselves with fur or boils and jumping out at her from behind statues to try and cheer her up. They wouldn't stop complaining to me that Percy was an arse when he threatened to tell their mother on them.

Then there was the trade thing going on. Students all over the school were trading some belongings of theirs for talismans, amulets, and other protective devices that were sweeping around the school. Neville had bought a large gross green onion, a pointed purple crystal which was actually kind of pretty, and a rotting newt tail before anyone of the Gryffindor's told him that he was in no danger.

He was a pure blood. He probably wouldn't be attacked. The monster would go after…muggle borns. And Hermione is a muggleborn. I was tempted to give her one but it won't help. This monster has been alive for far too long.

Draco and I were studying our Charms homework the first week of December we had a test that Wednesday. "So what do you have planned for Christmas?" I look up from my notes. "You know I'm staying here," he nodded his head and bit his bottom lip.

"What would you say if I told you that I'm staying too?" I froze snapping my head to look up. He was staying for Christmas? "You're staying?" He nodded blushing as he looked at his notes "My mother and Father are visiting my Aunt and they don't want me to come, they said I'm too young." I nodded my head a small smile on my lips.

"Well hey, it's not that bad being here for Christmas." He nodded and moved his hand over mine. "Yeah…I know." He was holding my hand. There goes my heart. It was thumping against my ribcage. I felt my face heat up as he stared at me. I coughed to myself and look down at my notes trying to hide my face with my hair.

"Uh Charms. That's what we were doing." I glance up and saw that smile, he was still holding my hand. I smile to myself and get back to work. I had to pass this test. I wasn't going to fail Charms because this is acting all wonky.

The second week in December Professor McGonagall came around as usual. She was collecting names for students who would be staying at school for Christmas. Of course I signed up. I wasn't going to be going back to the Dursleys anytime soon.

Ron and Hermione signed the list as well. Guess Ron's parents were seeing Charlie again. Harry, Ron, and Hermione kept thinking Draco was being strangely suspicious about it but eh it wasn't that bad. Thursday we had double potions and I was more than happy.

Professor Snape was prowling through the potion fumes, making waspish remarks about my house. Slytherin kept sniggering in delight. I roll my eyes "Knock it off Draco." I snapped annoyed "Come on Lizzy just having a bit of fun~" he sang a smirk on his face as he flicked another puffer fish eye at Ron.

"Pourquoi êtes-vous si ennuyeux ?" I asked exasperated. Professor Snape stopped next to me an eyebrow raised "Say again Ms. Potter?" I blush slightly "Oh um…I just asked why Draco was annoying is all…" He smirked slightly. "Insulting a fellow student in what was that French?" I nodded my head waiting for my punishment.

"Impressive Ms. Potter, do it again and you will have detention." I nodded my head "Yes Professor," he nodded his head looking over my Swelling Solution "Excellent work Ms. Potter." I smiled brightly "Thank you professor." He looked over at Harry's. "Obviously Mr. Potter should pay closer attention to what he is doing. Ms. Potter due enlighten Mr. Potter on what he has done wrong."

I nodded my head and sighed when he left. "It's a shame that you have to tutor your own twin when it comes to potions Lizzy." Draco said leaning over so that we could talk. "Snape's favorite student wouldn't want to get into trouble now would he?" Draco laughed a smile on his lips "Oh we all know that you are his favorite."

I giggle softly "I'm the rare gryffindor student he likes. You are the Slytherin, not many people can say that you are a favorite." He rolled his eyes. "Yeah well every one of the teachers loves Granger. She has to be so smart in everything…" He didn't get to finish his sentence when Goyle's potion exploded. It showered the entire class.

I felt some land on my clothes. Apparently Draco had turned around and got a face full of the Swelling Solution. His nose began to swell like a balloon. He blocked the splash. Goyle was blundered around, his hands over his eyes, which had expanded to the size of dinner plates.

I saw Professor Snape trying to calm the class down. "Silence! SILENCE!" he roared. "Anyone who has been splashed, come here for a Deflating Draft- when I find out who did this…" There was no need to finish this. Everyone knew that Professor Snape was one of the scariest things at Hogwarts.

Draco had hurried forward his head drooping with the weight of a nose like a small melon. As half the class lumbered up to Professor Snape's desk, there were students arms weighing them down like clubs, others were unable to talk through gigantic puffed up lips.

Thankfully when everyone took a swig of the antidote the various swellings had subsided, I was lucky to have been able to watch Professor Snape make the Antidote. Just in case someone was to be splashed. I never expected this was to happen though.

Professor Snape swept over to Goyle's cauldron and scooped out this twisted black remains of what I figured was one of Fred and Georges firework. It went dead quiet in the room. "If I ever find out who threw this," Snape whispered, "I shall make sure that person is expelled." He was staring at Harry.

Harry had this look of confusion on his face but he gave it away with the small smile on his lips. I roll my eyes god that boy had a death wish. That was the last class for the day, when the bell ran Harry, Ron, and Hermione rushed out of the room before I could even utter a word to them. "Rude…" I mutter shocked.

"Want to hang out with us?" I smile at Draco softly "How about later I'm going to get to work cleaning." Draco waved his friends off "I'll join you." I stare at Draco confused "You want to clean?" He laughed to himself "Is that so strange?" I nodded my head. "Yes!"

Professor Snape sighed walking over to me "Ms. Potter your list is on my desk." I nodded my head "Going to talk to Professor Dumbledore?" he nodded his head "Correct I must report what has happened in my class." I nodded my head "See you soon Professor Snape." He nodded and faced Draco.

"What are you still doing here Mr. Malfoy?" he seemed genially confused "I wanted to help Elizabeth clean..." I shake my head "Nope not dreaming." I mutter after pulling some of my hair. "Do as she says." Was all he said before leaving the classroom.

"Lets get to work." I laughed at his ready expression in his voice. "Okay um I'll get the mops can you get us a bucket of water?" he nodded and looked around. I went to the small storage closet and grab the two mops.

Coming back I saw Draco staring at the bucket with distaste. "Step aside pretty boy," I say handing him the mops. I pick up the bucket and fill it up with one of the sinks. "Okay what we have to do is mop the floors, wash the chalk board, clean the desks, clean the windows, clean the pots, and dust."

He stared at me like I was crazy "That will take hours!" I laughed "Not really I do this all the time. We only have to mop because of the spill, usually I have to sweep." He nodded his head still not liking the idea of having to manual labor. "Can't we just use magic to clean this mess?"

I rolled up my sleeves and pull my hair back out of my face. "We could but I would rather do it by hand." I explain with a shrug. Draco was horrible at cleaning. He would complain saying it's for the servants, or how he was going to get the potion on him again.

I was the one to mop up that. He just cleaned the rest of the floor making weird noises whenever he got close to potion debris. I rinse out the bucket and fill it up with clean water and grab the sponges cleaning off the chalk board. Draco he just stopped and stared. That was the least of things.

"Why do you do this every day?" he asked after a half an hour of just watching. "Why not? I doubt Professor Snape has time to do this and he likes things to be in order and clean." He scuffed "How would you know that?" I face him looking up from a halfway clean desk. "I asked him."

Professor Snape joined and saw Draco just sitting and watching. "Mr. Malfoy I thought your intentions were to aid Ms. Potter's work?" He said coldly. "I was but I was taking a break." He scuffed and stared down at me. "Ms. Potter when do you take a break?" I blink a few times "After I'm done sir," he nodded "Not toward the beginning of your tasks?" I shake my head no.

"Mr. Malfoy if you indeed wish to help, I would advise you to suck it up and get a move on helping your fellow student." He stared at Professor Snape shocked. "Could you clean the cauldrons for me?" I ask softly staring into his grey blue eyes. "S-sure,"

I go back to scrubbing the desks down; Professor Snape was grading potions at his desk. "Ms. Potter, how did your charms test go?" I smile to myself "Great! I knew almost every answer; it's just a few of them I'm not so good at."

He nodded "How was your meeting, Professor?" I ask starting to dust the area around us. "Very dull I must say, have you been reading that book I lent you?" Oh the dueling book! "Yes," looking up I saw a smirk on his face. "You'll need it very soon." I nodded in understanding.

Draco's POV:

Ugh! I can't believe I'm doing this! I don't clean. A Malfoy doesn't need to clean. How is it Elizabeth does this almost every single day! And why was Professor Snape talking to Lizzy as if they were close. I was close with Elizabeth not him.

I just felt angry that she was talking to him. Why am I even here? I could be with my friends getting ready for Christmas. "Very dull I must say, have you been reading that book I lent you?" What book?! He gave her a book?!

He knew Lizzy was obsessed with books and would enjoy anything magical. I constantly saw her reading books from the library about magic. But what book did he give her? It can't be Alchemy, I already gave her one. Could it be potions?

No. He doesn't usually give out potion books. Then what did he give her?! "Yes," her soft voice called out after a minute. Oh her voice was like a lullaby, so beautiful, so enticing. "You'll need it very soon." What does that mean?!

Lizzy was at my side and I swear I could smell her sweet scent drift off her skin. She smelled so sweet. "Need some help?" I nodded my head and watch her scrub the pots. Looking around I was shocked. She was fast when working but she does it thoroughly.

It took us a half hour to clean all the pots and dry them, she wouldn't let them sit and dry like I was going to let them. "You clean that half and I'll get this half. You can use your magic to clean the windows alright?"

I was glad we got to use magic but…I don't know any cleaning spells. She must have guessed it. "Scourgify. That's the incantation." I nodded my head and tried it for myself. "Scourgify." Soap flew out of my wand dashing the entire window with bubbles. Professor Snape stiffened slightly before going back to work. I wonder why?

I smile brightly that was easy! I turn and saw Lizzy taking some paper towels and wiping them clean; sunset came through and engulfed her form. I felt my jaw drop. She looked…she looked so beautiful. The door opened to show one of the Weasley twins. "Brighteyes you done yet?" he asked with fake annoyance.

"Mr. Weasley…" Professor Snape growled. Elizabeth laughed "Fred be nice! I'm almost done." I saw her wave him off finishing off her window. I gulped as I saw the annoyed look she gave me. "Honestly Draco can't you wash a window?" I blush softly and shrug my shoulders.

"I believe Mr. Malfoy is distracted from his duties Ms. Potter." Professor Snape said. He better shut up! She looked confused. Cocking her head to the right as she stared at our professor "Get out of my classroom Weasley." Snape snarled at Fred? How did she know who was who?

"I'm just here to pick up Elizabeth we have a study date." He said proudly. He didn't have any sort of date! I had a study date with Lizzy! Looking over I felt my eyes widen in shock as I stare at her. Her eyes were wide, mouth agape, she had dropped whatever it was that she was holding.

What was going on here! It looked like she liked one of the Weasleys. That's impossible! She was just starting to like me. When I held her hand in the library she didn't pull away and she was blushing because of me!

What was going on. No, no, no! Her beautiful green eyes were cast on the ground as her face became as red as her gryffindor scarf! "F-Fred! I-I'll be done i-in a bit o-okay?" What was that?! She was stuttering which was by the way incredibly adorable, but why was she stuttering.

"Malfoy." He growled at me. I glare at that good for nothing Weasley "Okay see you in the common room Brighteyes," He said smirking in my direction before leaving. That, that, that petite pute! (Little whore)

Lizzy's POV:

He's doing it again. He's making me think I have a chance, I know I don't but Oh my goodness he's making my heart flutter in my chest. I can't believe he caught me stuttering. Draco was giving Fred a horrible look, one I usually got from Aunt Petunia.

"What a plonker," I jumped and stare at Draco when Fred finally left. "What?" I ask confused. Did he just call Fred an idiot? "How can you be around them so much? Wouldn't you get tired of being around them?" I blink a few times.

"Don't you get tired of being around Crabbe and Goyle so much?" I ask countering his statement. "Yes, that's why I'm around you." I look down and finish my cleaning. "Fred isn't that stupid. They both are incredibly smart…" he just rolled his blue grey eyes.

"Whatever… we all done?" I nodded my head. "Yeah we're done." I gave Professor Snape a smile "See you tomorrow Professor Snape." He nodded his head grunting a farewell as Draco and I left. "You don't like that Weasley do you?" my face heated up immediately.

I froze for a moment as we were walking alone. "W-what would give you t-that idea?" I ask cursing my stutter. "I-I mean even if I did like Fred he would never like me back. I'm younger than him and not that smart and not even in his league…" Draco had grabbed my arm stopping me from walking. "Don't talk like that."

I frown staring at him. "But I…" He shook his head "You're wrong. You are one of the smartest witches in this school and you're by far the most beautiful." I look away laughing nervously "Yeah not really, Hermione is the smartest witch at Hogwarts and there are plenty of other girls that are prettier than me."

He shook his head forcing me to look at him. "I don't think so. Sure Granger is smart, she's a know it all and has to be the best at everything and prove that she is better than everyone. I could never even talk to her because of how much of a snob she is."

I gasp softly "She isn't…" he cut me off "Plus I'd rather spend my free time with you than with her. I can relax around you but…" He cut off midsentence looking around to make sure we were alone. "You distract me so much." He finished knowing we were alone.

I distract him? How did I distract him? "What?" He smiled brushing some of my hair behind my ear "You distract me, in a good way though." I cock my head confused. How was getting distracted good. I saw him sigh before wrapping an arm around my waist "You can be so clueless sometimes." He pulled my body closer to his.

I gasp softly feeling my hip slam into his. It stung a bit but I tried to ignore it as Draco Malfoy was staring at me. What was going on? He was super close to me. I felt my heart beat loudly in my ears I wasn't sure what to do.

Was he going to kiss me? Did I want to be kissed? I could feel his breath on my skin. His eyes kept looking at something on my face. What was it? My lips? Did I have something on my face? I stare at him. I mean really stare. He was cute. Very cute.

Bleached blond hair slit back, pretty blue gray eyes, his face free of blemishes; I just didn't know what to do now. "Elizabeth…" He whispered softly, my mouth went dry. Just the way he said my name was so entrancing. I felt like I was under a spell. "Bloody Hell!" I squeak jumping away my books falling in the process. Ron's voice had scared me.

I clutch my heart oh god I couldn't breathe.

"You jerk! Essayez-vous de me tuer?!" I yelled hitting him with one of my books. "Speak bloody English!" He yelled back. Draco snickered to himself "I'll talk to you later Lizzy." He called out before walking away in the opposite direction. (Are you trying to kill me?!)

"What were you doing alone with Malfoy? Don't tell me you like that bloody git!" I huffed annoyed looking away "He's a bad guy Lizzy! How can't you see that! He's going to unleash that monster on the entire school! Aren't you scared he's going to hurt Hermione?"

I glare at Ron. "I'm terrified that the monster will hurt her but I know it's not him…I do not!" I yelled finally understanding that he thinks I like Draco Malfoy. I of course don't. That's a lie. I might have a tiny crush on him. Okay another lie. I liked him a lot but I liked Fred more…I think.

My head hurts just thinking about whom I like and who I don't like. "Didn't look like that to me! It looked like you and that git were about to suck faces!" I shiver slightly. I didn't want to kiss him! Especially not those lips that looked so tempting a few seconds ago.

"Please don't tell Harry. If he finds out he'll have a fit!" Ron frowned "I don't know it's something he should know…" I frown "Please I'm begging you! I'll, I'll let you copy off my Potions work and help you with History of Magic." He thought it over before nodding.

"It's a deal." We shook hands before walking off to Gryffindor tower. "So what did you leave class in such a hurry?" he shrugged "Hermione wanted to show us this really big book she thought was 'fascinating' it wasn't it was just a stupid old book." He spoke looking away from me.

Seriously what were they hiding from me?

A week after the almost supposed kiss Harry, Ron, Hermione, and I were walking across the entrance hall and saw a small knot of people gathered around the notice board. Everyone was reading a piece of parchment that had just been pinned up.

Seamus Finnigan and Dean Thomas beckoned us over, they looked rather excited. "They're starting a Dueling Club!" Seamus said a large smile on his face. "First meeting tonight! I wouldn't mind dueling lessons; they might come in handy one of these days…"

"What you reckon Slytherin's monster can duel?" Ron said reading the sign with interest. I clamp a hand over my mouth to hide my small laugh. That was kind of funny. Just kind of. "Could be useful," Ron said to us as we made our way to dinner.

So this is why Professor Snape gave me that book. He knew I would sign up and want to learn new ways to duel and be able to protect myself. Man he's smart! "I'm in." I spoke sitting down next to Harry. "Are you sure you can handle being out of your room away from your books?" Harry teased.

I gasp softly "Oh no my babies! Oh I'm sure one of the twins could be a dear and watch over them." Annie giggled at me and smiled "I don't think I could come so I shall watch them." I giggle at the girl "Oh thank you Annie my sweet little savoir."

She like many other first years were scared yet hung around me. I didn't mind. Ever since Harry, Hermione, and Ron were sneaking away from me I felt lonely. Annie helped me out a lot and was just really fun to be around.

"I shall make sure they are well read." She says very much like a responsible adult. "Oh thank you, but be sure that they are in bed by ten, I wouldn't want the little dears to be tired." Harry and Ron were laughing at us. Hermione she just stared at me like I was crazy.

"Hermione we're just messing around," She only blinked. What was wrong with her? She's been avoiding me to be with the boys so I picked up a few things from Annie. "Yeah 'mione learn a joke when you hear one." Ron laughed out.

Ron has been amazing. Ever since he found me and Draco almost…well I'm not sure what we were going to do but I think it was a kiss. He hasn't said anything to Harry or Hermione. Though I do see him giving deadly glares at Draco when we see him, anyone who saw this just figured it was because the two hated each other.

At eight o'clock that evening I had tossed my book on my bed and rushed to the Great Hall with my twin and two best friends. Annie had too much homework to go but she said for me to tell her some new defensive spells.

Upon entering the Great Hall the first thing I saw were that the long dining tables had vanished and a golden stage had appeared along one wall, lit by thousands of candles floating overhead. The ceiling was velvety black once more and most of the school seemed to be packed beneath it, all carrying their wands and looking excited.

"I wonder who'll be teaching us?" Hermione asked as we edged into the chattering crowd. "Someone told me Flitwick was a dueling champion when he was young, maybe it'll be him." Ron said with a small shrug. That's incredible well he was a charms professor so maybe that would be fun learning more from Professor Flitwick.

"As long as it's not…" Harry began, but he ended on a groan. Looking up onstage I felt my own shoulders slump with annoyance. It was Gilderoy Lockhart. He was walking onto the stage, resplendent in robes of deep plum. Well it couldn't be that bad. Professor Snape was walking right behind him.

Professor Snape was wearing his usual black robes. Lockhart waved an arm for silence and called "Gather round, gather round! Can everyone see me? Can you all hear me? Excellent!" I roll my eyes annoyed. God we wouldn't learn anything from this man!

"Now, Professor Dumbledore has granted me permission to start this little dueling club, to train you all in case you ever need to defend yourselves as I myself have done on countless occasions- for full details, see my published works."

Was it possible for someone to hex their own ears off? "Let me introduce my assistant, Professor Snape," Lockhart said flashing a wide smile. "He tells me he knows a tiny little bit about dueling himself and has sportingly agreed to help me with a short demonstration before we begin. Now, I don't want any of you youngsters to worry, Elizabeth, you'll still have your Potions master when I'm through with him, never fear!"

Great he had to say that in front of everyone. Sure just because I like Potions doesn't mean I want the entire school to know. They don't need to know what I like and what I don't like. "Wouldn't it be good if they finished each other off?" Ron muttered to Harry. I roll my eyes "I'd rather Professor Snape just finish Lockhart off period."

I don't get why Lockhart was still smiling. Did he not understand that Professor Snape could destroy him with the flick of his wrists? He was giving him that evil look, he was not happy. His upper lip was curling with distaste.

Lockhart and Professor Snape turned to face each other and bowed; well Lockhart did, with much twirling of his hands, while Professor Snape jerked his head irritably. Then they raised their wands like swards in front of them.

"As you see, we are holding our wands in the accepted combative position," Lockhart told us. "On the count of three, we will cast our first spells. Neither of us will be aiming to kill, of course." Though with the look Professor Snape was giving Lockhart he was contemplating it.

"I wouldn't be on that," Harry murmured, watching as Professor Snape was baring his teeth. I nodded staring at the two "No arguments there." I muttered in agreement. "One- two-three-" both men swug their wands above their heads and pointed them at their opponent; Professor Snape exclaimed "Expelliarmus!" There was a dazzling flash of scarlet light and Lockhart was blasted off his feet. He flew backward off the stage, smashed into the wall, and slid down it to sprawl on the floor.

Draco and some other Slytherin's cheered. "Do it again!" I yelled in a different voice. Harry and Ron doubled over laughing at me. "What who said that!" I ask accusingly but I couldn't help my smile. "Lizzy!" I smile to myself and shrug my shoulders.

"Do you think he's all right?" She squeaked through her fingers. "Who cares?" Harry and Ron said together finally able to act normally again. "He'll be fine, see he's getting up now." I say staring at Lockhart as he was getting unsteadily to his feet. His hat had fallen off and his wavy hair was standing on end.

"Well, there you have it!" he said, tottering back onto the platform. "That was a Disarming Charm- ass you see, I've lost my wand- ah, thank you, Miss Brown- yes, an excellent idea to show them that, Professor Snape, but if you don't mind my saying so, it was very obvious what you were about to do. If I had wanted to stop you it would have been only too easy- however, I felt it would be instructive to let them see…"

I roll my eyes annoyed. Oh god. Professor Snape was looking murderous. Possibly why Lockhart had noticed, because he said "Enough Demonstrating! I'm going to come amongst you now and put you all into pairs. Professor Snape, if you'd like to help me…"

The two move through the crowd, matching up partners. Lockhart teamed Neville with Justin Finch-Fletchley, Professor Snape reached us before Lockhart thankfully. "Time to split up the dream team," I smile up at my Professor. "Weasley, you can partner Finnigan. Potter…" I cock my head to the side thinking which one he's talking to.

Harry didn't care he moved closer to me. I felt him grab my hand tightly. It hurt a little bit. "I don't think so," Professor Snape said smiling coldly. "Mr. Malfoy, come over here. Let's see what you make of the famous Harry Potter. Miss. Potter you can partner with Miss Abbott." I nodded my head looking around for her. She was the pink faced girl with blonde pigtails. I smile at her.

She waved a big smile on her face. "Miss Granger you can partner Miss Bulstrode." Draco strutted over, smirking. Behind him walked a Slytherin girl she was large and square and her heavy jaw jutted aggressively. Hermione gave her a weak smile yet she didn't return it. "Good luck," I call out before rushing over to my partner.

"Hi Hannah right?" she nodded her head blushing nervously. "I-It's nice to meet you Elizabeth." I smile at her "Nice to meet you too Hannah, just call me Lizzy everyone does." She nodded a large smile on her face.

"Face your partners!" Lockhart called, back on the platform. "And bow!" I face Hannah and bow with her. "Wands at the ready!" he shouted. "When I count to three, cast your charms to disarm your opponents, only to disarm them, we don't want any accidents. One. Two..."

I raise my wand and gave a nervous smile. "Good luck." I say was distracted by my twin brother being knocked back from a spell. "Rictusempra!" He shouted at Draco the moment he got up. A jet of silver light hit Draco in the stomach. Hannah didn't seem to mind. She seemed to be interested in what was going on between Harry and Draco as well.

"I said disarm only!" Lockhart shouted in alarm over at the battling crowd. I glance at Hannah who gave a shrug. We turned and back to the scene at hand closer together now. Neither one of us wanted to do any harm.

Hannah was nice. She could have gotten me when I was distracted. "That's for trying to kiss my sister!" I gasp in fear. He knew?! I'm going to kill Ron! Draco sank to his knees in laughter. Harry sent a tickling charm at Draco, he could barely move from the laughter. Huh that spell is a strange one. Gasping for breath Draco pointed his wand at Harry's knees and chocked out. "Tarantallegra!" and the next second Harry's legs began to jerk around out of his control in a kind of quickstep.

"Stop! Stop!" Lockhart was screaming, yet the boys wouldn't listen to him. Professor Snape took charge. "Finite Incantatem!" he shouted. I sighed seeing Harry's feet stop dancing and Draco had stopped laughing, both were able to look up.

Looking around us there were Neville and Justin lying on the floor panting, Ron was holding up an ashen faced Seamus who kept apologizing for whatever his broken wand had done; but Hermione and Millicent Bilstrode were still moving; Millicent had Hermione in a headlock and Hermione was whimpering in pain; both their wands lay forgotten on the floor.

Harry was about to move but I was quicker. "Everte Statum!" I snarl out. Millicent had let go as she and Hermione had pushed away. Harry caught Hermione before she hit the ground. I rushed over to my best friend "Are you okay?" I ask softly looking over her battered form.

Hermione was shaking in fright. "Dear, dear," Lockhart had said skittering through the crowd, looking at the aftermath of the duels. "Up you go, Macmillan…Careful there, Miss Fawcett…Pinch it hard, it'll stop bleeding in a second, Boot I think I'd better teach you how to block unfriendly spells," Lockhart said standing flustered in the midst of the hall.

He glanced at Professor Snape who's black eyes glinted, and looked away quickly. Wonder why? "Lets have a volunteer pair, Longbottom and Finch-Fletchley how about you…"

"A bad idea, Professor Lockhart," Professor Snape said gliding over like a large and malevolent bat. "Longbottom causes devastation with the simplest spells. We'll be sending what's left of Finch-Fletchley up to the hospital wing in a matchbox." Nevilles round, pink face went pinker from embarrassment.

"How about the Potter twins?" Lockhart started. I look up confused "Another bad idea. Ms. Potter would not raise her wand to attack Mr. Potter." He smirked to himself. "How about Malfoy and Mr. Potter?" Professor Snape suggested with a twisted smile.

"Excellent idea!" Lockhart was gesturing Harry and Draco into the middle of the hall as the crowd backed away to give them room. I frown would they ever stop trying to hurt the other? No. That was a given. "Now, Harry," Lockhart said "When Draco points his wand at you, you do this." He raised his own wand, attempted a complicated sort of wiggling action and dropped it.

Oh god. My brother was going to end up in the hospital wing yet again because of this man! "Lockhart quickly picked up saying "Whoops my wand is a little over excited…" Professor Snape leaned down and whispered something in Draco's ear.

Harry's Pov:

As much as I want to enjoy destroying Malfoy for what he tried to do to my baby sister I couldn't help but be nervous. Snape was planning something. I nervously look up at Lockhart "Professor, could you show me that blocking thing again?"

"Scared?" Malfoy muttered so Lockhart couldn't hear him. Everyone but Lockhart could hear him! Lockhart was so into himself that if it didn't have anything about him he wouldn't pay attention.

"You wish," I spoke glaring at him. How dare he even try to kiss my sister! I would destroy him. He wasn't worthy of my little sister, he was pathetic and a coward. He couldn't protect my sister even if he wanted to.

Lockhart cuffed my shoulder happily. "Just do what I did, Harry!" I stare at him confused. "What drop my wand?" I saw Lizzy laugh with that Hannah girl next to her. A few students were laughing but Lockhart wasn't listening to me.

"There- two- one-go!" he shouted in my ear. Malfoy raised his wand quickly and bellowed, "Serpensortia!" the end of his wand exploded. I watched shocked as a long black snake shot out of it, the snake fell heavily onto the floor between us, he was ready to strike. There were screams as the crowd backed away terrified of the snake. All except Lizzy.

My sister was insane just a bit. Then again she wasn't scared of snakes like the rest of the group. "Don't move, Potter," Snape said lazily, he was clearly enjoing the sight of me standing motionless staring the snake directly in the eye. "I'll get rid of it…"

"Allow me!" Lockhart shouted. He brandished his wand at the snake and there was a loud bang; the snake instead of vanishing, flew ten feet into the air and fell back to the floor with a loud smack. Enraged, hissing furiously, it slithered straight toward Justin Finch-Fletchley and raised itself again, fangs exposed, poised to strike.

I could hear Lizzy yell 'stop' as I made my way over. "Leave him alone!" I was shocked that the snake slumped to the floor, docile as a thick, black garden hose, its eyes now on me. I didn't feel afraid anymore. The snake wasn't going to hurt anyone. I can't explain it but I knew it wouldn't.

Looking up I was expecting Justin to be happy, confused, relieved anything but angry or was he scared? "What do you think you're playing at?" He shouted at me before I could say anything he stormed out of the hall.

What was that about? Snape stepped forward, waved his wand, and the snake vanished in a small puff of black smoke. He was looking at me as if studying me. What was going on? I didn't like the look everyone was giving me. The eyes kept going back and forth between my sister and I.

I felt a tugging on the back of my robes and Ron muttering for me to 'come on' in my ear as he dragged me out of the hall. Hermione dragging Lizzy in tow. She looked just as confused as I was. As we were leaving through the doors, people on either side drew away as though they were terrified of catching some sort of disease.

They dragged us all the way back up to the empty Gryffindor common room. Ron pushed me into an arm chair. "You're a Parselmouth. Why didn't you two tell us?"

"What?" Lizzy asked confused. "I'm a what?" I asked. "A Parselmouth!" Ron said. "You can talk to snakes!" I look at Lizzy and Hermione. Hermione had sat her on the couch and was looking her over as if she was a science experiment.

"I know," I spoke without a care in the world. "Well, that's the second time we've ever done it. I'm not sure how but somehow either Harry or I accidentally set a boa constrictor on our cousin Dudley at the zoo once, long story, but it was telling us it had never seen Brazil and one of us set him free without meaning to that was before we knew we were magical…" Lizzy was explaining smiling softly.

"A boa constrictor told you that it had never seen Brazil?" Ron repeated faintly.

"So? I bet loads of people here can do it." I said without a care in the world. "Oh, no they can't." Ron said matter of fact like "It's not a very common gift. Guys, this is bad." I glance at my sister who looked just as confused. "What's bad?" I asked feeling kind of angry. For starters Lizzy was looking nervous trying to hide away from everyone by curling into a ball.

She does this from time to time. And I really don't like it when people let alone my best friends make my baby sister feel like this. "What is wrong with everyone? Listen, if I hadn't told that snake not to attack Justin..."

"Oh, that's what you said to it?"

"What d'you mean? You were there, you heard me…"

"I heard you speaking Parseltongue," Ron said. "Snake language, you could have been saying anything. No wonder Justin panicked, you sounded like you were egging the snake on or something. It was creepy you know…"

Lizzy's Pov:

I shot up from my spot on the couch "How is that possible? How is it Harry and I spoke a different language? How can we do it without our knowledge? It's not possible is it?" Hermione shrugged her shoulders.

"D'you want to tell me what's wrong with stopping a massive snake biting off Justin's head?" Harry said confused. "What does it matter how I did it as long as Justin doesn't have to join the Headless Hunt?"

"It matters," Hermione speaking in a hushed tone "because being able to talk to snakes was what Salazar Slytherin was famous for. That's why the symbol of Slytherin House is a serpent." I frown looking at the ground. "Exactly," Ron said. "And now the whole schools going to think you're his great, great, great, great grandchildren or something…"

"But we're not," I said urgently. There was no possible way that Harry and I were his grandkids…was there? "You'll find that hard to prove," Hermione said. "He lived about a thousand years ago; for all we know, you could be."

How was this possible? I couldn't be Salazar Slytherin's great granddaughter. Could I? I forgot about Ron telling Harry and mainly paced in my room thinking of how it was possible.

The next morning the light snow had turned into a blizzard so thick that Herbology was canceled! Professor Sprout wanted to fit socks and scarves on the Mandrakes, a tricky operation she would entrust to no one else, now that it was so important for the Mandrakes to grow quickly and revive Mrs. Norris and Colin Creevey.

I was just happy I didn't have to go to Herbology. I left to go to the library and do some research maybe I could find some of Salazar Slytherin's family tree. The castle was darker than it usually was in the daytime; instead of sun pouring through the windows it was gray due to the snow on every window. I yelp feeling someone grab my wrist pulling me into an empty classroom. "What happened last night?"

It was Draco. He looked worried. "W-what?" He moved closer to me. I felt fear bubble up inside me. He was going to hurt me. I know he was. "What happened last night? I heard you and Potter talk to that snake."

I stare at Draco wide eyed backing away from him "H-How do you know it was me?" he gave me a deadpanned look. "I heard you," I frown as my back collided with a desk. Avoid all contact. I need to avoid getting hurt.

I step away from the desk and walk around another one while he tried to get to me. "Will you just stand still?" He asked exasperated. "Why? So you can hurt me?" I ask accusingly. He stopped and just stared at me. "Do you really think I could hurt you?" I froze staring at him.

My fear never left. "I-I…" he sighed and shook his head "I promise I won't hurt you." I stare at him uncertain. "Promise?" he nodded his head "Cross my heart." I sat on a desk close to him and stare at my lap.

"Lizzy you can talk to snakes?" I cringe in fear shriveling up expecting pain any moment. "Y-yes?" he held my hands into his looking them over making me unclench my fists. "Are you…?" I shot my head up and glare at him.

"Me and Harry have nothing to do with the monster!" I snapped. He stared into my eyes for a while. "I believe you." I cock my head to the left. Some of my red hair fell off my shoulder and dangled in the air. "You believe me just like that?" he nodded his head a small smile on his lips.

"Of course, we're friends and I trust you more than anyone in this school." I nodded my head feeling a small smile spread to my lips. "Really?" he nodded his head and bit his lip. "Elizabeth…I-I well um…" I stare at Draco confused. "Yes?" I ask softly staring at the boy in front of me. He was blushing and stammering.

"Well what I wanted to tell you was that…I like you. I like you a lot and I…" he was staring at the ground when his eyes briefly met mine. "I like you too Draco." He looked up shocked. "You do?" I nodded my head smiling at the boy.

"C-can I try something?" I shrug my shoulders slipping off the desk and staring up at him. He was tall for twelve. "Okay um here it goes…" he was leaning in. I felt my eyes widen he wanted to kiss me? I felt my heart flutter in my chest. Did I want to kiss him back? I bite my bottom lip and smile softly.

I did like Draco. I started to lean in as well I'm not sure how to do this. The door to the class opened up and we jumped away "So anyway as I was saying Draco all you have to do is say Everte Statum when in a battle. Hope that helps." I say with a small smile.

Draco looked confused for a moment before nodding "Thanks Lizzy I owe you, Hi Professor thanks for letting me study in here." He said to Lockhart "Anytime Draco, Elizabeth we're you trying to have a little study date since your first class was canceled?"

I laugh nervously scratching the back of my neck. "Oh I guess you could say that Professor, what can I say he is quite the catch." I say with a laugh. "I'll see you later Draco, bye Professor." I hightailed it out of there!

I didn't know where I was going or what was going on but I just had to get somewhere else. I quickly walked back to the common room where I saw the twins. They looked tired. "Brighteyes!" I stare at them confused. I was still a little confused with what was going on with Draco.

"We got out of Transfiguration and wanted to see you." I smile softly "Hey guys," I sat beside them and sighed holding my head. "You okay Brighteyes?" I wasn't sure what one said it. "Yeah…Draco just tried to kiss me though." Fred shot up from my right screaming out 'WHAT?!' staring down at me in shock.

"What did you do Lizzy?" I shrugged my shoulders "Nothing Lockhart interrupted us before it happened…" Fred grabbed my shoulders "Were you wanting to kiss him?" I stare into his eyes and shrug my shoulders. "I don't know I was hopping my first kiss would be from this guy I liked…"

George smirked and nodded "Oh I see, you don't want to kiss Draco because you like someone else right?" I nodded my head and blush at Fred's intense stare. "Well I'm gonna take a cat nap see you two later!" he ran off laughing.

Now I'm left alone with Fred.

"Uh who do you like?" He asks sitting down next to me again. My face heated up immediately. "N-No one I-I was just t-talking crazy…"

George's Pov:

Come on Freddie kiss her! She's wanting you to be her first kiss so do it already. I stood waiting on the stairs watching with interest. "What are you doing?" I clamp my hand over Ron's mouth and point to the corner couch where Fred and Lizzy were.

"Shut up, they'll see us." Hermione let out a small giggle "What are you planning?" Ron was struggling to get out of my hold. "Well you know how Elizabeth likes Fred right?" they nodded after I finally let go of Ron.

"Well Fred has a huge crush on Elizabeth, he's liked her for a while now. And she was just telling us how Malfoy was trying to take her first kiss." Ron growled "Not again!" Hermione covered his mouth "Shhh!" wait again? He's tried it before?

"What?" Ron sighed "I caught him last week trying to kiss her." I smirked "Well hopefully Fred will kiss her." We watched the two talk and I saw how she was timidly looking up at Fred as she spoke. "No come on you can tell me, I might know him."

She looked away from Fred and was playing with her red hair. "H-he's makes me laugh a lot a-and is on the Quidditch team." Fred was getting jealous again. "Is it Oliver?" her eyes widen slightly "No, he's a bit too into Quidditch." Fred nodded.

"I like the guy but his whole life here is dedicated to Quidditch." She glanced up at him and smiled softly at him "Well he has a really nice family, they seem to like Harry and Me." he was getting there. Come on Fred she's basically screaming it's you.

"You like George?" Her eyes widen in shock. I smack my head and hear a few groans "How thick can he be?" I nodded in agreement. "W-well no, not exactly not that there is something wrong with George…"

Fred looked utterly confused "Well then who do you like?" he had his arm behind her chair not touching her. "Do I really have to say it?" he smirked and nodded his head "I uh…I like…Fred I like…" he leaned down and kissed her!

Finally!

Lizzy's Pov:

My eyes widen in shock as I stare at his closed eyes. His right arm was around my shoulders while his left hand was cupping my face. I swooned falling into his hold. My first kiss. I felt my eyes drift closed he kissed me.

"I like you too Lizzy." I smile up at him brightly. "You do?" he nodded his head playing with some of my hair "I have for a while now." I squeak and felt him place another kiss on my lips.

I finally got my first kiss…and with the one who I wanted to have it with!

Hope you like this chapter! Sorry again that I haven't been updating! Looks like Draco can't catch a break but at least Fred was able to kiss her. Tell me what you think in the comments and I'll try to update as soon as I can! I love you all my little creatures! Hope you all are enjoying the beginning of June!