A/N: I'm sooooooooooooooooooooooo sorry that I didn't update for such a long time! I've been super busy with a ton of school work. I've been working on a debate, newsletter on the I Am Number Four series for English, State Standardized Tests, EOCs, and a bunch more. I also forgot my place in the story and had to deal with that.
Two things about this chapter. !: I know it's short. I've had really bad writer's block and it took me forever to even write this.
2: I take a huge time jump in it to try and speed up the story. I'm going on a huge trip in about three weeks with little to no internet and no computer so I'm gonna see if I can finish it before then to save ya'll from another break.
I'm super sorry for procrastinating on this chapter. Just been super busy and didn't have that much time to write it.
Hope ya'll enjoy!
Ava:
Once we got back to the common room, Harry, Ron, and I meet up with the demigods next to the fireplace like always. Just as we sat down, Professor McGonagall walks into the room, causing the room to fall silent. McGonagall raises her hand, scanning the room until her eyes land on me. I give a small smile while she winks before turning back to the wizards.
"Attention students: from today on out, the demigods and their host Ava Crowley will be staying in an attached tower to the Common Room so they will not serve as a distraction for you. If you have any comments or complaints, please feel free to share these with me or Miss Crowley. That will be all," she says before walking out of the room. Yeah. Her or me my ass. The wizards in Gryffindor stare bullets at me and whisper quietly between themselves. I give a small smile before dashing up the new staircase with Harry, Hermione, Ron, and the demigods on my tail.
Once upstairs in our new dorm, the demigods' jaws drop to the floor. I have to admit, no matter how used to magic I already am, I was not expecting a fully stocked demigod lounge. Equipped with weapons, dummies, armor, and many other Greek things that I couldn't possibly name, the room looked more like a weaponry than a common room. I look around, trying to get the full picture. Around the perimeter of the room is nine doors, each one with the name of a different demigod. I look around again, looking for my room. There, right next to the main door, was a door with Ava written in cursive across it. I walk over to my door, butterflies in my stomach. I grab my doorknob, completely zoned out from the rest of the mayhem in the room. As I turn the knob and open the door, the unmistakable scent of books and my old perfume waft down the stairs behind the door. Without a moment's hesitation, I race up the stairs and am faced with a white, chipped door. A smile creeps across my face. Did he really do this? I think as I open the white door to reveal my muggle room. A squeal escapes my lips as I rush over to my bookcase and gaze lovingly at my large collection of novels. Unwanteds, I am Number 4, The Naturals, Hunger Games, Divergent, The Mortal Instruments, Percy Jackson, and Harry Potter. Everything's here!
I jump up and down in excitement, squealing at the top of my lungs now. Heavy footsteps come up the stairs as Percy and Harry run up and stop at my doorway.
"Is this your normal room?" Harry asks me, looking at me in wonder. I nod, tears streaming down my face.
I walk over to my purple bed, and lay down. As I lay down, a corner of something hard digs into my back, causing me to sit up quickly. I turn around, a little gasp escapes my lips as I pull Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix out from under the comforter.
"What's that Ava?" Percy asks me gently as he and Harry walk over to my bed.
I shake my head. "Nothing that I can show you," I say honestly as I get up and place the book back on the shelf next to the rest of its series. I wipe my eyes and turn back to look at Percy and Harry, who stare at me with concern.
"I'm fine. Just missed this. That's all," I say before leading the way back down the stairs, back to the new life that I now lead.
******A few months later during dinner in the Great Hall***
Ava:
Life at Hogwarts has gotten surprisingly easy. The demigods and I pretty much live up in our new dorm, save for dinner and Dumbledore Army meetings, which we can get to through two hatches that branch off from the main staircase in. Dumbledore really thought of everything.
"Ava, not to be rude or anything, but when are we actually going to fight or do something?" Jason asks me curiously. I sigh, expecting this question.
It's been a few months since they revealed themselves to the school and all we've really done is train and relax. Not a very action-packed quest.
"Soon. I don't know how much is different than the original book but I think soon," I reply right as Dumbledore dismisses everyone from the Great Hall and up to bed.
On the way to our Common Room, Annabeth and Percy come up beside me and drags me into a passing classroom.
"What?" I say, already tired. Babysitting a group of demigods 24/7 is very exhausting.
"About what Jason said earlier. When exactly will we actually do something? It's been rather quiet lately," Percy asks me, his sea-green eyes looking a little duller than usual from lack of action.
"Honestly, I don't know. Everything's off from what I read," I confess, looking at Annabeth hoping for a glance of sympathy.
"Well," Annabeth says, no sympathy in her eyes. "Can't you just look in your book again? You have it here right? Or I could for you…"
"NO!" I shout, stepping back. After a moment of stunned silence, I move back, a little embarrassed.
"Sorry but it wouldn't be right. Besides, there is a lot of books in my room. Some concerning you and your friends. No one should go in there," I say honestly.
Percy nods. "Okay fine. Just tell us when you think something important is going to happen," he says before leaving the room with Annabeth, leaving me alone.
"What are you doing in here Miss Crowley?" a low, smooth voice says behind me. I jump, startled.
"It's not polite to barge unannounced into a room like that. Now why are you here?" The voice says again. I turn around and jump back again, realizing that it is Snape.
"Sorry Professor. Percy and Annabeth just had to ask me abo-"
"No explanation needed Miss Crowley," another voice calls out happily. I turn in the direction of the voice, relieved to see Professor Dumbledore.
"Thank you Professor Dumbledore. Sorry Professor Snape," I say in turn before making a dash for the door.
"Miss Crowley?" Dumbledore calls, causing me to stop and turn around again.
"Yes?"
"Mr. Potter may need your assistance now. If I were you, I'd see him in the Room of Requirement," Dumbledore says with a smile.
Great. Just great. I was really hoping to just relax and watch the latest Avengers in my room peacefully (all new movies and books that I wanted just appear in my room whenever I wish).
"Okay. I'll head there now. Thank you Professor," I say before rushing out of the room and up to the Room of Requirement where Harry and Nico were practicing.
"Good. Now try it again without using magic," Nico says before raising his sword again to meet Harry's.
"Hey guys," I say, breaking in before they started practicing again.
"Hey Ava!" Harry calls cheerfully as Nico just grunts. "Look what I found!" he says, holding out his sword.
This sword is completely different than the one he usually used to practice. It's flat and rough looking, not the normal polished silver you normally see. And the blade is tinted red, almost looking like it's covered in blood but yet clean at the same time.
I hold out my hand as Harry hands it over. As I grab the hilt, a shock jolts through my body, causing me to drop the blade in surprise.
"What?" Nico says, looking at me with concern and curiosity.
"It just shocked me!" I say, leaning down to inspect the sword closer. Carved into the hilt was a little serpent. I pale, walking slowly away from the blade with my dagger in my hand.
"What's wrong?" Nico says again, looking really worried now.
"The hilt," I manage to stutter as I continue to move away from the sword.
"Nothing's there Ava," Harry says, picking up the sword and turning it over to inspect it.
"He's right Ava. Are you okay?" Nico says to me as he looks at the hilt with Harry.
I frown, knowing what I saw. I creep closer until I'm right next to Nico. I look down at the blade again.
"It's right there! Look. A serpent!" I say, gesturing to the engraving with Anoia.
"Nothing's there Ava," Harry says with concern. "Come on, let's get you up to bed, you're probably tired."
As the two lead me out of the room, I swear I hear a dark laughter coming from the sword that Harry carries on his hip.
A/N: See!? I told you about big jump. I just had to try and speed up the story so that seemed like the easiest way. Sorry if you didn't like it.
Quick shoutout to haylee for the idea about Harry's sword. Completely her idea that I'm running with.
Before I do reviewer responses, quick thing.
Thank you to everyone who reviewed. You inspired me to continue this story. Honestly, I was thinking about quitting it but then I looked over your reviews and changed my mind. Ya'll are all awesome! Thank you for being the most supportive followers and readers ever!
Reviewer Responses:
Guest: I'm sorry! Like I said at my beginning A/N, I've just been super occupied with school and personal stuff. Hope this was worth the wait though. Will try to post on time from now on.
Ava B: I'm just going to respond to all of your reviews in one response if that's okay. I'm soo sorry for keeping you waiting. Bad writers block and a lot of school work and projects. Luckily, schools almost over so I'll be able to post more starting in about a week or so. You could say I was on hiatus but it really wasn't' intentional. Sorry though! It should. I'll have them change it in the next meeting then! Thanks for the idea. I'll obviously give you credit. Again, I'm super sorry for keeping you waiting. Thank you though for motivating me to try and update faster! You're awesome!
xXMoonyLightXx: Surprise...Sorry. :) I'm happy you liked it! It took me forever to come up with a name. It was hard! Love you too!
haylee: No problem! You're story was awesome! Can't wait to read more of it! Thanks! i actually got the idea from a combination of different fanfics I've read here. Besides, it wouldn't seem right if they were in the dorm and not attending actual classes... Oh. Ava's gonna be practicing in future chapters. I skipped the creation of Dumbledore's Army to save time because I've been busy. Thanks! I ran with your idea about the sword if that's okay. It was a great idea. It's definitely gonna lead to that. Thanks for the idea. Sorry to keep you waiting. Hope this was worth it!
A/N: Again, sorry for the huge break. I will try to update in about a week. Thank you all for being so supportive and awesome!