Deep In My Soul Chapter 20
Disclaimer: JKR's not mine.
It was now the day of the ball. Classes were cancelled. It was also the last day before Christmas Break. Every single girl (save Angie) was running around like chickens with their heads cut off. There were fights over showers, arguments over whose dress looked better and over who had the best date. Angie just laughed when she woke up as she watched the girls fight for who got to be in the bathroom first. She loved her family but they were totally crazy. Angie wouldn't have to fight with anyone for the bathroom later. She had asked Kyle if she could use his bathroom (he was Head Boy). He said she could as long as she wasn't long.
Kyle told Angie that Tori had also asked to use his bathroom and he agreed let her as well. Angie said "That's fine. Actually that's perfect, she can help me get ready."
When they entered, everyone in the room turned to the Great Hall doors. Everyone was wondering why there was a girl in the hall. It was then that Angie realised that her and Tori were the only girls present at this time.
She walked up and sat next to Darien. He kissed her on the forehead and wrapped and arm around her waist.
"Princess, what are you doing here? Shouldn't you be getting ready for the dance tonight?" Emmett said. Harden, Emmett and Saxton had become best friends with Ben and Kyle and the rest of the family so they had also taken to calling her Princess.
"What? Can't I sit with my boys? Well if I'm not wanted, I shall take my leave." Angie said before standing up. Darien laughed and pulled her back down next to him.
"In answer to your question, No. I'll start to get ready about 2 hours before-hand won't we Tori?" Angie said.
Tori nodded and said "Yea, we aren't crazy. I know if the two of us got ready now, we'd be bored and probably rip our dresses."
Angie laughed and nodded. The boys and two girls then spent the day by the lake talking. At about 4 the girls decided to head up and get ready. The boys were going to do the same. Kyle went with the two girls and got ready first.
The girls told him how handsome he was when the head girl (also his girlfriend) Cassidy Lucas walked out in a beautiful Red tea-length gown, her long blonde hair contrasting perfectly.
"They are right. You do look handsome." Cassidy said. Kyle looked at her stunned. He held out his arm and said "We should head down to help get things ready."
Cassidy nodded, took his arm and winked at the two girls before the pair walked out.
Angie and Tori made their way to the bathroom before hopping into nice warm showers. They washed their hair before hopping out and walking into Kyle's room in only their underwear.
Angie put her dress on and let Tori do it up. Tori did the same before they walked into Cassidy's room. Tori instructed Angie to sit at Cass' vanity before doing her hair and makeup. Angie did the same for Tori. When she finished the two girls looked at each other deeming themselves appropriate before the clock chimed stating it was time for the ball to begin.
The two girls heard the Head's common room portrait open and they knew it was Saxton and Darien. They told the boys to meet them there.
Tori kissed Angie on the forehead and said "You look gorgeous. Good Luck Princess."
Tori left the room first walking down the stairs and giggled at Saxton's face.
Saxton's POV
As Darien and I walked up to Kyle's common room, we wondered why the girls were there.
Our thoughts were answered when Tori came down the stairs. My breath caught in my throat as I looked at her. She was in a beautiful High-low gown that was light blue with a dark blue belt on her waist. Her normally mid-back length blonde hair was pulled back in a messy style bun (I later found out was called a chignon). She had a faint layer of pink blush on her cheeks. Her eyes were lined in brown, contrasting beautifully with her blue eyes. She had a shimmer of silver eyeshadow on a shiny pink lipgloss on.
My jaw dropped and she started to giggle. I offered her my arm and we walked out of the common room after she gave Darien a quick hug and said "see you pair down there."
Darien's POV
After Tori left I waited for Angie to come down the stairs. When she did, I nearly fainted. She was in a beautiful white sheath dress with a slit up the side. It was strapless and hugged her figure, accenting her highlights (legs, abs and breasts). It had a small amount of detail: a few lines embroided onto the bottom. She was wearing a pair of silver stiletto shoes. Her ebony hair was in loose waves reaching her back. A small section from the front was straightened and pulled back into a half ponytail with a diamante clip holding it in place.
Angie had on, like Tori, a light sprinkle of pink blush, accentuating her high cheekbones. Her eyes were lined with silver and she had a rose coloured eyeshadow on. She also wore a rose lipstick with a clear gloss over the top. Her chest area and shoulders were covered in a silver glitter that shone when the light hit the area.
Angie looked up at me, concern shining in her eyes. "Does it look ok?" She asked in a quiet voice.
I was speechless. She thought it looked bad. I walked over to her and lifted her chin with my finger so she would look at me. I kissed her gently, noticing her lipstick didn't smudge before saying "You look absolutely breathtaking. I'm going to be the envy of every guy in the room."
She laughed her melodic laugh before accepting my arm and we walked out of the room and towards the hall.
Normal POV
Kyle and Cassidy had been working tirelessly along with the teachers to make the hall look beautiful. The room looked like it was covered in icicles with snow falling (picture the Yule Ball setting in Goblet of Fire).
Music was playing and people were dancing with their partners or friends. When Angie and Darien entered, some people stopped talking and gapped in shock at Angie, Claudia included.
Tori smirked before turning to James and Sirius. "Look at the door." She said before turning back to talking with her mum.
They did and they too gaped. Angie looked stunning. "What's up boys?" Prongs said (whenever both James' and both Sirius' are in the room, the Elder two shall be named by their nicknames).
All James and Sirius could do is point. When Padfoot and Prongs turned to the doorway, they too were rendered speechless.
"Okay, why are Padfoot, Prongs and my sons staring at the door like that?" Hermione asked Lily.
"Mu-mu-mum, look at the door." James said.
Hermione and the others did just that. Hermione heard Harry gasp and smiled. Hermione walked over to her daughter and said "You look fantastic. So do you Darien."
"Thanks mum, I think I have shocked a few people." Angie said with a giggle.
Hermione nodded and whispered "Especially your father."
Angie laughed and the two teens and Hermione walked over to Harry and the others. Angie threw her arms around Harry's neck and said "Hello daddy. Do you like it?"
Harry hugged her before saying "You look gorgeous baby."
"Thanks daddy. Hey everyone." Angie said when she released her father.
Everyone replied with a "hey" before the kids all decided to go off and dance.
Harry watched as his daughter spun around with her brothers, boyfriend and friends. He smiled as he watched her smile.
Hermione came up behind him and wrapped her arms around his waist. Harry pulled her in front of him before kissing the top of her head. Hermione leant back into him and said "You know, she'll always be your little girl."
Harry looked down at his wife and smiled. "I know," he replied "And I'm glad she found Darien, but I wanted to be the only man in her life a little longer."
Hermione smiled at Harry before kissing him and joining the kids on the dance floor.
Harry smiled at his wife and kids when he felt a hand on his shoulder. He turned and saw his father, Sirius and Remus standing behind him.
He offered them a seat and they sat next to him. They sat down and followed his gaze. James smiled and said "You kids always grow up to fast."
Harry smiled and said "I know, but I wish she would slow down a little."
The Marauders laughed and Harry said "I just wish, I wish that I could see what she was like as a little kid."
"You can Harry. I filmed every part of her life so that you could see her. Let's go home and I'll show you." Hermione said returning to the men.
Harry stood up and he and Hermione walked up to Dumbledore's office and flooed to Potter Manor.
Harry turned on the muggle TV in the lounge room as Hermione went and got the tapes of Angie. She returned with 4 shoeboxes full of movies. She put in the first tape and pushed play. It was of Angie when she was a baby. Hermione was holding her and waving her little hand. Hermione on the tape then said "Wave to daddy baby." Harry smiled and tears welled up in his eyes. Hermione wrapped her arms around him and snuggled in closer. The next was of Angie when she was a toddler, about 3. She was having a plate of vegetables, gravy and chicken for dinner when she decided to rub it through her shoulder length black hair.
Harry laughed at this. They kept going through the videos. Harry saw his daughter's entire life and he felt like he had been there. When the tapes were all finished, he looked down at his wife and smiled. He kissed her forehead which made her look up.
"Thank you babe. Thank you so much." Harry murmured as he kissed her nose.
"You needed to see it all so that's why I did it." Hermione whispered as she felt Harry's lips travel down her face.
He finally reached her mouth and kissed her passionately. Hermione returned the kiss and wound her arms around his neck. Harry's arms wrapped around her waist and pulled her up onto his lap. Hermione ran her hands through Harry's hair, her nails grazing his scalp. Harry shuddered in delight before he stood up, lips still connected with Hermione's. She wrapped her legs around Harry's waist and locked her ankles.
Harry started to walk up the stairs to their bedroom. When he was there, he fumbled with the doorknob before finally getting the door opened.
He carried Hermione through the door and slammed it shut with his foot. The door locked with a SNAP and that was the last that was heard from Harry and Hermione Potter that night (thanks to a silencing charm.)
The next morning, Hermione woke up deliriously happy. She was wrapped in the warm embrace of her husband, a thin sheen of sweat still covering their bodies after the previous night's activities.
Hermione rolled over and came face to face with an awake Harry. She smiled and kissed him.
"Morning baby. How did you sleep?" Harry asked as he played with Hermione's hair.
"Great you?" Hermione sighed.
"The best ever in fifteen years." Harry said before he wrapped his arms around Hermione's waist and hugged her closer. Hermione nuzzled his neck with her nose and wrapped her arms around his chest.
"Come on, we should get up. Your parents, Sirius, Remus, Tonks, Chris and Stacey will most likely pop over soon and I don't think they want to see us naked in bed." Hermione said.
Harry smirked before flipping himself so Hermione was lying under him. Hermione giggled but moaned when Harry started to kiss down her neck.
"Harry, come one stop. Your family will be here…" Hermione started but was interrupted when she heard a POP and Sirius calling out "HARRY!! HERMIONE!! WHERE HERE AND I'M HUNGRY. YOUR MOTHER WOULDN'T FEED ME HARRY!"
Hermione laughed at Harry's pouting face and pushed him off her. Hermione threw on some clothes and Harry went for a shower.
Hermione walked down the stairs and laughed when she saw Sirius rummaging through her fridge.
"Sirius," Hermione said "If you sit down and shut up, I'll make you something to eat. Hey everyone. Are you all hungry?"
When everyone shook their heads Hermione started to make some bacon, eggs, toast and pancakes for herself, Harry and Sirius.
"By the way Hermione, I did feed him this morning but the Human-Garbage-Disposal here ate without tasting so he is still hungry." Lily said.
Hermione laughed as she put the plate in front of Sirius and set two more places.
Harry walked in a few seconds later. He smiled and waved to everyone before picking Stacey up and swinging her around. Stacey giggled before Harry stopped swinging her and she said "Unci Hawwy, is Angie coming home today?"
Harry smiled and said "Yes she is pretty girl. Would you like to help me get her room ready?"
Stacey nodded enthusiastically before she leaped out of Harry's arms and headed for the stairs.
Harry and the others laughed before following the little girl upstairs.
"She is so beautiful. She reminds me heaps of Angie at that age. Easily excitable and had to be involved in everything." Hermione said.
The adults nodded and started to get ready to pick up the kids.
With Harry and Stacey
"Uncle Harry, can we put the purple butterfly bedspread on her bed?" Stacey said as she pranced around Harry on their way to the linen cupboard.
Harry laughed and said "Sure sweetie."
Stacey squealed and helped Harry carry the linen.
The two changed the bed, cleaned up the room and opened the windows. The two of them then moved to both boys rooms and did the same.
After that, Harry and Stacey walked back downstairs. Harry sat at the table and began to eat his breakfast.
After he ate, Harry, Hermione and the others apparated to the Platform where they met the Weasleys to await the impending arrival of their kids.
With the Kids
Angie woke up the morning after the dance, feeling so blissful that she felt as though she could fly without her broom.
She rolled onto her back and grinned up at the roof. As she remembered what happened the night before, her smile became even wider.
Flashback
Angie was laughing as she was twirled around on the dance floor by her brothers. She was passed along to Darien who hugged her. When a slow song started, everyone matched up with their dates and began to dance. Angie wrapped her arms around Darien's neck and he wrapped his around her waist.
Angie rested her head on Darien's chest and she felt him rest his head on hers.
As
the song was about to end, Darien bent his head and whispered in her
ear "Can we go outside?" Angie nodded and the pair walked
off the dance floor. Angie slid her small hand into his and smiled
when he entwined their fingers and rubbed his thumb across her hand.
When the reached the Room of Requirement Darien paced in front of it. When the doorknob appeared, Darien covered her eyes and lead Angie into the room.
"Darien." Angie said with a giggle.
Darien smiled before taking his hands from Angie's eyes. She gasped when she saw the sight in front of her.
It was the Salem common room. The fire was alight and snow was falling outside the window.
Angie turned to Darien, tears sparkling in her brilliant green eyes. Darien wiped them away gently and led Angie to a lounge.
"Thank you." Angie said.
Darien smiled before pressing his lips to Angie's. Angie wrapped her arms around Darien's neck as he ran his tongue along her teeth and the inside of her lips. When she opened her mouth, his tongue swiftly entered and joined hers in a beautiful dance. When they broke away, Darien moved a piece of loose hair from her face and whispered to her "I love you."
Angie smiled and felt tears down her cheeks. "I love you too." She replied before kissing him long and passionate again.
End Flashback
Angie rolled out of bed and made her way to the shower. She go dressed into a pair of jeans, boots and a tank top, added a small amount of foundation and eyeliner before returning to her room and finished packing.
She dragged her trunk down to the common room before she left to go to breakfast.
Angie sat down at the Gryffindor table and filled her plate with pancakes, toast, bacon and eggs. As she just swallowed a mouthful of food, Darien came up behind her and kissed her on the neck.
"Hey baby." Darien said as he sat down next to her. He filled his own plate with food and then picked up her hand and entwined their fingers.
Angie smiled and continued eating her breakfast. A few minutes later, their friends and family casually walked in.
After breakfast, the group walked back up to the common room and retrieved their trunks and pets. They all walked back down to the Great Hall were they waited for the carriages to take them to the train.
When they got on the train, the kids broke off into two groups and went to two different compartments.
Angie, Darien, James, Sirius, James' girlfriend Megan, Sirius' girlfriend Lucy, Tori, Saxton, Mina, Emmett, Jess and Harden all went to one compartment and the others went to the other.
Darien wrapped his arms around Angie's waist and kissed her hair.
During the train ride, the couples talked, ate, snogged and just had fun.
When the train slowed down, the couples stood up, got their trunks and got off the train.
The kids all met up and searched the platform for their parents. When they found them, they all walked up to them, hugged them before they all apparated back to their homes.
When they got home, Angie went straight up to her bedroom. She threw herself onto her bed, face down. Angie then rolled over, stood up and turned on the cd player in her room. She slowly fell asleep
Angie woke up an hour later when she felt someone poking her in the side. Angie turned and found herself gazing into the amber eyes of Stacey.
"Hi Angie!" Stacey shouted before throwing her arms around her neck.
Angie grinned and hugged the little girl back. "Hey sweetie. How are you?"
"I'm good. Did you like your bedspread?" Stacey said.
Angie smiled. She noticed she had her purple butterfly bedspread on. She nodded to the young girl and said "Did you do it?"
Stacey nodded and grinned when Angie replied "I love it."
"Come on Angie. You have to come downstairs now. Your mummy said dinner is ready." Stacey said.
Angie rolled out of bed and followed the little girl out of the bedroom and down the stairs to the kitchen.
On the stairs however, something caught Angie's attention. She saw the black eagle owl that had sliced her arm open. It was pecking on the window at the stairs (the house is three stories).
"Stacey, run downstairs now. Don't come up until I call out." Angie said placing the young girl behind her.
Stacey did as she was told and as soon as she was down the stairs, Angie opened the window. The owl flew in, dropped the letter and flew out again.
Angie carefully walked back upstairs to her bedroom. She shut and locked the door before walking over to her desk. She placed the letter on it and pulled out her wand. She quickly scanned the letter, checking for any evil spells. When she found none, she opened the letter carefully.
She scanned the letter before standing up as fast as she could and running downstairs.
The letter read:
Dear Angela.
You are strong to be able to beat what has happened to you lately.
But, do you think that the little Lupin girl is as strong as you? Stacey is her name right? She is so sweet. I think she would be a nice little addition to my family.
Well, you might want to watch her quite carefully because I'm coming to get her.
TBC