Chapter Twenty-Four: I Promise You

Emmalie had been tense, actually that was putting it midily, she was on edge. There was no way Umbridge was going to let go of the sneaky trick Dumbledore pulled. She would want revenge for going behind her back on consulting a new Diviation teacher without her, a half human one at that, and letting Trelawny stay. No way was Umbridge going let that go anytime soon. Silently Emmalie prayed the Defense curse would kick in and Umbridge would dissappear. But as March faded into April, it looked like Umbridge was here to stay.

O.W.L's drew nearer and Emmalie was glad her Holiday studying was paying off. Between learning how to Apparate and master Occlumency, secret D.A meetings, and late nights doing piles of homework, she felt herself reaching a breaking point.

But somehow she had pulled through, she even manage to pass her Apparation class and get her license. She was completly relieved that the only part she splinch was one eyebrow, thankfully the one that her long side bangs covered. The proctor didn't see and proclaimed her pass. One thing to cross off her long list of Things-To-Do.

The next was D.A meetings. Every thing so far had been good practice but Emmalie had finally come to something she hadn't done, a Patronus Charm.

Some people like Cho, Hermione, Luna, and Ron had manage to produce a Coperal Patronus. Whilst Emmalie had yet to. Harry didnt help by reminding them that it was easy to do it in a classroom but not under attack. Well she knew that, but with him breathing down their necks no wonder barely anyone could do it. Harry himself was practically attacking them.

She took a deep breath, closed her eyes, closed out everyone elses happy thoughts. She used the Occlumency she had thus far learned. In a small group like this, everything in her mind was hers. All she needed was a happy memory. Though she didn't have many to choose from, never the less she was trying.

Really the best time she had was over summer, talking with Remus. It wasn't exactly one happy thought, but she was very happy in Remus's presense.

Concentrating on that, Emmalie spoke the words, "Expecto Patronum!"

As she opened one eye to see what happened a large white light had brust from her wand and a steathly deadly pathner landed gracefully infront of her. Mostly everyone stopped and looked has Emmalies patronus roared and stared at everyone.

"oh wow"

"Amazing"

"Pretty."

"Impressive."

She smiled to herself and got her pathern to walk over to her. It was nice to know that she had such a fierce Patronus to protect her. She kept her happy thoughts and her patronus in tact, feeling quite proud. So far she had a best one compared to the Swan, Rabbit, Horse, Otter, Dog, and Boar she had seen.

But has the door open then closed Emmalie lost her happy feeling; something was wrong. She saw a small house-elf with eight hats piled on his head and had to stifled the laughter threnthing to come from her mouth; now she knew where Hermiones hats went. Dobby was already free, so clothes did nothing for him.

But the trembling house-elf instantly killed her laughter.

"Harry Potter sir...Harry Potter sir...Dobby has come to warn you...but the house-elfs have been warn not to tell.."

Dobby ran into the wall, his many hats causing him to bounce off.

"What happened Dobby?" Harry demanind, holding the little creature, trying to make sure he didn't punish himself again.

"Harry Potter...she...she..."

"Whose she, Dobby."

stepped forward, she knew that hag knew. In an instant she read Dobby.

"Umbridge Harry! Its Umbridge! She knows!"

Harry turned back to Dobby, who was terribly frighten "is she coming?" he asked fearing yet knowing the answer.

"Yes Harry Potter yes!.

At Harry's yell, Emmalie grabbed Nevilles hand. "Come on!"

They still had ten minutes till curfew, she had to think quick. Umbridge and whoever was looking for them would most likely look for students who had been running. She slowed down as she heard footsteps. In a quick motion she pulled Neville to her.

"Neville quick trust me..."

She threw her arms over his neck and pulled him down to her lips. Neville tensed, "relax or else they'll be suspious." she mumbled against him.

Slytherins passed by looking for people, Pansy caught sight of them..."Ew no snogging in the hallways."

They turned to look at her, both were red in the cheeks, and a little out of breath.

Pansy held her wand out..."Longbottom Come with me."

"Miss Parkinson, what is going on here? Not picking a fight I hope?" Snape spoke as he seem to come out of no where

"N-No Professor Snape. I was just looking for Gryffindores, under Professor Umbridge's orders."

"No need to bother Professor Umbridge, the only broken rule here is Public Display of Affection. I'll take care of this..."

Pansy nodded, unable to argue with her Head of House. She sent Emmalie a vindictive smiling, knowing how much Snape hated Gyffindors and walked quickly away.

Snape stood before them, with a slightly raised eyebrow. She knew what was coming he had to do it. "Longbottom," he said with a sneer, "Miss. Bristol..." the sneer slightly subsided, "I think 25 pionts each from Gryffindor is appropiate. And Miss. Bristol since it was you who threw themselves first I also think a detention filled Easter Holiday is only appropiate. Longbottom dismissed."

Neville gulped and gave Emmalie a sypathetic look, before scurring off, and leaving her to defend for herself. What would she do or more likely say to not make this awkward.

"Professor..." she started.

He held up his hand. Taking a quick look around, he spoke quietly, "I don't know what you've been up to, Emmalie something that no doubt involves Potter and vast rule breaking. Don't think I'll save you all the time. My office, 11. Don't be, late."

Emmalie stood there a bit stunned; Snape had actually called her by her name and seemed worried about her. Her expression softened, damn she was coming to care for the snarky dark Professor. Sighing she made her way quickly to the common room.

Neville assulted her as she walk through the portal. "What happen?"

She grimmaced, "Detention for the whole Easter holiday."

Neville smiled softly, "At least its not a month."

"hehe yeah!...er..."

They looked akwardly away from each other...unsure what to say after sharing a kiss...

"Thanks Emmalie, you uh saved us back there."

She smiled, "Anything for a friend!"

Yet her smile didn't last...

Emmalie stared in horror along with several other student at the new notice the next day.

-By Order of-

The Minsitry of Magic

Dolores Jane Umbridge has replaced Albus Dumbledore as Head of Hogwarts

Every student seemed to know about what happened in Dumblesdores office last night. Emmalie took a quick look into Harry's mind. Most of the facts where right, Dumbledore took the blame. After all they had named themselves Dumbledores Army. As good as that name was, it was a mistake. And now Dumbledore was gone and it was their fault not just Harry's. They all shared the blame.

"Fudge will soon wish he'd never dislodge me from Hogwarts...I promise you..."

"I promise you..."

If he wasnt going into hiding where was he going? How would he protect the students. With Umbridge in charge things were gonna get ugly and fast.

"well, he cant have disapperated! You can't in this school-"

That had made Emmalie smile slighty. He was Albus bloody Dumbledore and could do what ever he wanted. But still she felt incredibly guilty

"I promise you..."

Emmalie sat across from Neville in lunch, to down to eat. She poked around her food while trying to talk to Neville. Yet Dumbledores words echoed around in her brain "I promise you"

She seriously hoped he could keep it...if not

BOOM!

A loud sound from the second floor had immediatly ceased all chatter in the Great Hall. Everyone looked questionably at the closed doors. Rising from her seat, McGonagall calmly walked to the closed doors and opened them. Fireworks came rushing, twirling and making sounds. Umbridge followed shortly after casting spells and causing the fireworks to multiply and whiz even louder.

"Well, don't you have classes!" Umbridge screeched.

unable to hold her laughter, Emmalie ran out of the hall with Neville in tow. "Wow remind to kiss who ever is responsible for this. I'm offically in love."

Neville grinned at her.

The fireworks spread through-out the school and classes progressed as usual. Emmalie was pleased to note that the teachers did nothing to help Umbridge, and perhaps were enjoying watching her run around the school. She, herself was glad that Umbridge spent her first day as Headmistress running around the school. She had no doubt in her mind that Flitwick or McGonagall could have gotten rid of the fireworks in a second and before they had a chance to spread.

Later as she head to Gryffindor common room; and passed a heavily dishevled Umbridge, much to her pleasure, she was pleased to see that the cause of the commotion were the Weasley Twins.

As the last few people headed up to their rooms after the party, Emmalie approached the twins.

She smirked, "Well you guys have got to be the most bloody brilliant people alive. Why I hope to marry one of you some day." she leaned in closer to one of them, "perferably you George." she winked and kissed him quickly on the lips, then Fred. "Goodnight, you brave ass lions."

The tip of both Weasley's ears turned red.

"Dibs" they called at the same time and laughed"Well gotta love a girl that loves jokes..." started Fred

"and that can tell you apart." finished George.

"Even though we both know I'm the handsome one."