Master of Mischief Keeperoliver Chapter 12
A/N: Well, I didn't get the response I was looking for as to the pranks I needed. I did get two, one from Weatherwitch, and one from Luiz. Both decent, but both have been used, especially the itching powder, on several occasions. On another note, I have suggestions to take notes, when ever I add a character to the story, so that I don't forget them. To that I say, 'Where's the fun in that?' I really enjoy making a fool out of myself, by the lame attempts at covering up my blunder. Those are much funnier than remembering names, places and numbers. And one note, has any one noticed the banners that go up after a prank pulled by Gryffindor? Do you recognize the reference to which they are made? I know I'm old, but even this precedes me, The reference I mean. Good luck, the Keeper.
MOM-}
The first full day back from the Hols, Slytherin, still hyped about being the first House to complete a prank against the Gryphs, attempted to strike again.
As the students entered the Great Hall for lunch, Harry felt something was amiss. He stopped everyone from sitting down, and asked Ron, Seamus and Dean to join them for lunch. Ron shrugged his shoulders, and walked over to the Gryphs table.
Harry excused himself, as Ginny, Hermione and Luna just joined the gathered students. Ron, Seamus, and Dean sat down, and as soon as they did, they started turning pale, and sweaty.
This quickly passed. Harry looked at the benches, and cast a disclosing spell, which showed him that there was indeed a spell cast on the benches. Hidden by his body, Harry reversed the spell, and sent it back to it's sender. All of a sudden, Pansy, Blaise and Tracy got real pale, and sweaty also. Again it also soon passed. As the six people ate, the food they were eating soon expanded to five times what they had eaten. Their stomachs started to expand as well. Soon, Ron let out one of the loudest belches ever heard, soon followed by Seamus and Dean. Then at the Slytherin table, Blaise, Pansy, and Tracey did the same. But it didn't stop there. As the burps kept coming faster, the air was getting warmer and Fragrant, in a bad way. Like a garbage pail. You could see the six rolling their tongues around in their mouths in an attempt to get the taste out of their mouths. Ron, Seamus and Dean soon got over the prank, but the three from Slytherin kept on going. Soon, the burps were igniting when they were six inches away from the students faces, each time with a different color. Finally the flames gathered around the students heads, creating the effect of flaming hair. One red, one green, and one orange.
It was then that a banner appeared over the Slytherin table that read, {To those who feel they don't need a bath, It would be best to not incur his wrath. Who knows what evil lurks beneath the roof of Hogwarts, the Master knows}
At that point, the banner burst apart, and each bit turned into Humming bird that seemed more interested in the drinks on the table than anything else, and soon the table was being attacked by hundreds of little birds that made the most annoying noise that the students could think of. That is the Slytherin students, anyway, as the other tables did not seem to be affected by the sound hundreds of Hummingbirds were making.
Daphne got up from the Slytherin table and went to sit by Draco. Hermione, Ginny and Luna greeted her with a nod, and Draco greeted her with a kiss, which gathered quite a few wolf calls from the surrounding students at the Gryphs table, causing Daphne to blush, and Draco to grin.
MOM-}
It was a week later, during Potions class, when a massage to Professor Snape unexpectedly shortened the lesson, and asked Harry, Ginny, Hermione, Draco and Neville to go to the Headmistress' office. They filed up to the office, with all kinds of questions, but no answers.
When they received permission to enter, Professors Potter, Lupin and Tonks were seated, already waiting for them. Minerva had them take a seat, and asked them to be patient. All of a sudden, the floo fired up, and James Potter walked through the flames, followed by Sirius Black and a young Lady.
Harry's eyes got huge, and started to fill with tears, as he jumped out of his seat, and hugged the young Lady shouting, "Sam! Oh Sam, I missed you so much." He said as he kissed her all over her face. Sam giggled at her brother's antics, and hugged him back. When every one in the room realized who it was, all eyes were tearing up.
Samantha left Harry's arms, and ran to Lily, who pulled her daughter into a gentle embrace, whispering, "Oh sweetheart, I love you, and Mommy missed you. I wish we were able to visit you more often, but they wouldn't let us, because of your treatments. Oh, look at you, all grown up, and so beautiful."
And it was true, as Samantha was the exact image of her mother, except for the Brown eyes. Her bright red shoulder length Hair,. had a bounce to it as she ran to her mother. "Mom, oh mom, I missed you too. Dad told me where you were, and I just couldn't wait to see you."
Sam then went to the rest of the people in the room, starting with Minerva. "Hello Aunt Minnie, how are you?"
"I'll be fine, once you get that Aunt Minnie out of your system. Been talking to that reprobate of an Uncle have you?"
"Sirius said that you liked to be called Minnie, Didn't you Uncle Snuggles?"
Sirius' screwed up like he ate a lemon."Sammy-poo, I asked you not to call me that?"
"Ya right, as if I would listen!" This brought on a laugh from the group, and Sam continued her rounds. Remus and Tonks were next, "Hello Godfather, Godmother, how are you?"
They both pulled her into a hug saying, "Right now Samantha, we are doing better then we were seven years ago. A whole lot better. Don't you dare do anything like that to us again sweetheart."
"I promise Moony, and Nymphadora, that I will stay the picture of health."
Ron got up, and pulled her into a hug, "Finally, I got my girlfriend back. Sammy girl, I missed you a lot, ya."
"Missed you too Ronnie-kins."
"She sure hasn't lost her sense of humor has she?" Ron asked.
She went to Draco, and he pulled her into a hug, picked her up, and spun her around. "Samantha, life just isn't the same without you. It is so good to have you back."
"It's good to be back Drake, and this time, I hope, For good."
"Me too Lil darlin."
She then went to Hermione, "And who might you be, if I may be so bold to ask?"
"You may, and my name is Hermione Granger, Harry's pretend sister."
Sammy looked at Hermione and said, "Pretend, I think not. Harry has told me all about you, and per usual, he neglected to tell me how beautiful you are. All he said was that you were good looking in a sisterly way, of course."
Hermione laughed at this, and looked at Harry in a caring way. "Thank you oh brother of mine."
Sammy then was standing in front of Ginny, "Save the best for last did you, midget."
"You wish freckles. I just put it off as long as I could."
"Freckles, I'll have you know these are a mark of distinction, which Harry seems to love very much don't you Harry?"
"Most definitely. I wouldn't change you one bit, not one freckle. Well maybe one, but we will have to talk about that one later, when it's less crowded."
"HARRY! Please, your Mother and Father are right here."
"That's why I said later sweetheart?"
Hermione didn't know what was going on, and thought there was going to be a fight, When Harry, Ginny and Samantha started laughing, and Sam jumped into Ginny's arms. "I missed you sis, more than I did my prat of a brother. But don't tell him that, or he will go sit in a corner and sulk all day."
"HEY! I heard that, and I don't sulk, I brood. Big difference there. Brooding is more manly." More laughs ensued, as they all gathered around Samantha, and listened to her story about her stay in Chicago. About her first baseball game, American football game, Meeting Michael Jordan at a Chicago Bulls Basketball game.
Soon it was lunch time, and they all headed down to the great Hall, where Samantha sat with her brother and his friends for lunch. Fred and George soon joined them, and they played catch , with her being the thing they tossed around. She laughed so hard she started to hurt, and they stopped, saying they were sorry, as they saw the look of pain on her face. She hit them in the arm, and said, "Don't you dare say your sorry, that was fun, and I completely enjoyed it. I laughed so hard, my sides were hurting, that's all. Now come here and give me a kiss you carrots." And they did.
When Fred sat next to Hermione and put his arm around her and drew her in for a kiss, Sam, giggled, and asked, "What 's that all about, someone has taken the heart of the unattainable Fred Weasley. The confirmed womanizer has picked his lot in life. Will wonders never cease?"
"You know, if you didn't look so much like a Weasley, we would trade you in for a kinder model."
"OH, come of it. You know you love me, and wouldn't trade me of for anything. I'm too cute, and any trade wouldn't be a fair trade, as I am worth too much to you two."
George looked at Sam and said, "Just a bit big on yourself there aren't you half-pint?"
"Oh my lord, he talks. George actually said something. Quick, somebody, take this down. the silent one has spoken, and it was almost funny. Second wonder today. Boy, you leave for a short period of time, and everything changes."
Lily had watched the exchange between Samantha and the Renegades, and was amazed how well she got along. She turned to Minerva, and was about to ask her something, when Minerva said, "Lily, how do you feel about Samantha starting school this year, She is getting along great with her friends and we all know how smart she is. She would be caught up by the end of the school year, especially with all the help she would be receiving."
Lily had here wish granted by the Woman she thought of as her mother. She reached across and hugged her and said "Thank you Minerva, I was just about to ask you the very same thing." And Lily left the Professor's table, to go talk to Sam.
To say that Sam was thrilled at the thought, would be to put it mildly. She went through the roof with joy. She couldn't wait to tell Harry and Ginny. She already knew that Harry and Ginny were together, and she also knew that they didn't realize that they were bonded. But she knew, as she could feel it. She felt another bond forming as well, but she wasn't quite sure from where, as it was still weak. She joined her mother in the Headmistress's office, to be sorted, and the hat was placed on her head. "Another Potter, I didn't think you were coming until next year? Well then, where to place you. You are smart, smart enough to be in Raven claw, You are loyal, almost to a fault. You are cunning, oh you are cunning. you would do well in Slytherin, but I sense you would only be happy in one place, and you have been through enough, so Gryffindor."
"Thank you Mr. Hat. That was a most enjoyable experience. I do hope that we get a chance to talk again, as you seem quite Brilliant."
"Oh yes, you would have done well in Slytherin, my dear, and thank you for your compliment. And I too, hope we get a chance to talk again."
Lily led Sam up to the Gryphs Dorms, and told her the pass word and followed her in. She was greeted once again by friends, and were quieted down by Professor Potter. "I would like to introduce you to your newest house member, Miss Samantha Potter, first year student."
The room went quiet for a few seconds, as they caught on on to what Lily said, and then they broke out in a wild cheer for their newest house member. Lily stayed for a few minutes, and started to leave, when she turned around to find Hermione. When she found her she called her over.
Hermione joined Lily and said, "You wish to speak to me Professor?"
"Yes Hermione, I was wondering if you could help Samantha the same way you helped Miss Weasley and Miss Lovegood, enough to get her through the year. She really is smart, and is a quick learner, but she has no idea as to wand movements. Oh dear, we need to get her a wand."
"Professor, between Ginny, Luna and myself, Samantha will have everything she needs other than a wand. Has the new mall opened yet, so that she doesn't have to go all the way to Diagon Alley."
"Not quite yet, but I do believe that the wand shop is fully stocked, and we might be able to get her in there tomorrow to get her wand."
"Did Mr. Ollivander open a shop there?"
"No, this shop is called Wicked Wands, owned by a man named Alexander Ashwood, And I think he customs makes his wands right there at the shop. He is able to do this because it is not as busy as Olivander's, and he doesn't need to keep as big of a stock on hand. He will also be selling second hand wands, at a reduced price, as long as the wand picks the owner."
"I can't wait for it to open, as it sounds like fun, and it will feel good to be able to shop and not freeze our bits off."
"Hermione, I didn't know you had bits?"
"Please Professor, not so loud, and yes, I am starting to to grow a rack, as the boys like to say."
Lily laughed at this, and was joined by Hermione. Hermione was breaking out of her bookworm self, and becoming quite a well rounded young lady.
MOM-
The next morning, Samantha was up early, for her that is, getting up at 8 AM. She joined her group of friends, and was there long enough to eat before the students headed of for class and she headed off for her mother, who was taking her to the mall for her wand.
As cold as it was outside, it was quite comfortable inside the enclosure taking her to the Mall. Once inside the Mall, Sam looked around in wonder, at the different stores that were there. The smell of the food coming from 'A taste of Home' was mouth watering, and if she hadn't just ate breakfast, she would have begged her mother to stop and get something to eat. As it was , they were stopped by Molly, as they walked by, and Samantha was pulled into a Weasley hug, although much gentler than Molly's usual Hugs. She also gave them each, a iced cinnamon roll, and a glass of orange juice, which Lily and Samantha demolished in record time, as it was the best roll either of them had ever had. If this was just a sample of the food Molly was going to be serving, she was going to be a great success. They left Molly, saying it would become a definite stop of theirs on every visit to the mall.
They then made it to Wicked Wands, and entered to a beautiful shop, that had only a few wands in the window, and a huge selection of Wood and cores for Samantha to chose from. The selection process was relatively simple, as she passed her hands over the cores, and felt which was best suited for her by the strength of the magic. Hers happened to be Hair of a Unicorn mane. And the best match for wood, cherry. It took 5 minutes for Mr. Ashwood to assemble the wand, and when he took the money from Lily he immediately mounted it on the wall with a sign stating this was his first sale, and who it was to. Samantha was very proud of the fact that she was so honored. She tested her wand, and it worked perfectly.
They worked their way back to the castle, and were in time for Sam to get to her first class, which happened to be with her Mother. Unfortunately, she was not too successful, and was sad that she was such a disappointment to her mother. Lily being the attentive mother that she was saw this and asked Sam to stay after class. she told Sam that Until Hermione and Harry helped her with wand movement and concentration, she would find things a little difficult, but not to worry about it, as it would get better.
Her mother had been right, as after two weeks working with the different students, she found her class work becoming easier.
Soon, the Mall had officially opened, and as treat, the whole school was given a Hogsmeade weekend. Colin Creevy approached Samantha, and asked her if she would accompany him to the Mall. Samantha liked Colin, and agreed to go, and even as a date. Colin lit up his face with a smile, and punched the air, like he had just won a victory over an enemy.
Fourteen students walked to the Mall that Saturday, in the comfort of the covered pass, while there was a snow storm blowing outside. The students were thankful for the heat in the passage and the protection it provided.
Once in the Mall, It was sheer heaven to all the students, as there was two of everything there, and sometimes three or four, like four places to eat, depending on your tastes for that day, but by far, the favorite place to eat by all, was "A Taste of Home' as Molly was sure to have something to suit your taste, and it was bound to be the best you ever tasted. Another popular place, was the 'Three Rings Quality Quidditch Shop'
Hermione was in love with the fact that there were three book stores. To ensure proper balance, they each specialized in four subjects taught at Hogwarts, to include rare and hard to find books.
The fourteen students broke into seven pairs each going in different directions.
Harry and Ginny decided they wanted to go look at the Magical Spencer's gift shop. Harry laughed as they went in, seeing all the gags they had on display, with some being a bit suggestive and riske' They looked around for a few minutes, bought a couple of 'T'shirts and left. Harry's T shirt said Property of Ginny Weasley, Ginny's said I'm Ginny Weasley and he is mine. They, then went to an ice cream parlor, and enjoyed a sundae.
They toured the rest of the Mall, and met up with Sam and Colin, and had them join them for lunch in Molly's restaurant, and enjoyed the fine meal she had prepared. Molly tried to refuse their money, but Harry won out in the end, and paid for their meals. Colin thanked Harry for his treating Sam and Him. Harry just shook it off. Colin asked Harry if he would mind having a group photo taken, so that he could send a copy home to his little brother, showing of his friends to him, and they all agreed and had their picture taken in front of a Memorial of the people who had lost their lives to war with Voldemort. It was a bust of Albus Dumbledore, with a plaque behind it with the names of the others who had lost their lives.
They separated once more, and Harry and Ginny went to the second floor, and found a Botany Shop owned by Frank and Alice Longbottom. That is where they found Neville and Luna. They looked around there briefly, and left
They found the same thing upstairs that they found down stairs, a storefront with brown paper covering all the windows, and a sign saying, 'The Future Site of W.W.W.' The twins were looking ahead to the future with this, and he hoped they were able to accomplish it.
Harry didn't know the future was now, as Sirius had agreed to back them in their venture, and offered to help set it up. and even work there, if needed. What they agreed upon was Sirius running it, and managing it until the twins were out of school, and then share the ownership and management.
The two lovers then went back downstairs and went into Peter's dress robes shop. Here is where Harry and Ginny spent the rest of the afternoon, and most of his money, as he bought a complete new wardrobe for Ginny and Himself. Delilah gave him a 20% discount, and Harry had no say in the matter. Peter told Harry that he would deliver the clothes to him on the next day, after the alterations were completed.
Harry and Ginny decided to call it a day after that, and went back to the castle. When they arrived back to the Common room, they found Draco, Daphne, Fred and Hermione already there, enjoying each others company. They both agreed that Hermione looked so cute sitting on Fred's lap and snuggling into his chest. She was blossoming into a beautiful woman. She was nowhere near where she was last year at this time. She was a witch, she knew it, accepted it , and was now enjoying it.
Yes, Hermione Granger was a witch in love, and was basking in it's glory.
