…Revenge…
I avoided Dudley and Harry for the next week. Dumbledore was going to come get Harry soon and he was now busy with that. I was already packed and ready to go so I was spending some time with Seamus. He'd showed me around town at all the places he hung out growing up.
His mum made lunch and I enjoyed it immensely when she showed me his baby photos. Seamus went red at a few and I made a mental note to spend some time with Mrs. Finnigan so I could get more details without Seamus blocking every chance I get. His mum found our interactions adorable. She left to go shopping and we were left alone.
I flopped onto Seamus' bed. "I think those pictures were adorable!", I giggled. Seamus went red again and he pointed a finger at me. "I especially like the one where you were…", I was cut off by Seamus kissing me. I gasped in surprise and he deepened the kiss. I wrapped my arms around him as his hands rested on my hips. "Let's not mention those pictures again Del.", he mumbled against my lips.
"But you looked adorable…", I began to complain but his lips connected with the sensitive spot on my neck. "Not fair!", I gasped. He nipped the spot and I moaned. "What's so wrong about me finding you adorable?", I murmured. He shot me a playful glare and pouted back. "Love, those photos are embarrassing. Let's not mention them again.", he ran a hand up and down my arm.
I flipped us over and kissed him. He tsked at me and I kissed his neck. I smirked as he groaned. My hands traveled up his shirt of their own accord and he moved them, so his hands held mine. "I think you need something else to do.", he groaned as my lips traveled further down. by the time he was done speaking my work was done. I had written my name in hickeys on his chest.
I sat back on his lap and admired my handy work. He sat up and looked down at his chest. A low growl emanated from his mouth and hopped up and raced to the other side of the room. Seamus chased me around eventually capturing me. He threw me over his shoulder and threw me on the bed climbing on top of me. "Aww! Is my baby embarrassed.", I cooed teasingly. He growled and there was a mischievous glint in his eyes. "Are you really trying to get away with this love?", he asked.
I tilted my head and nodded. He leaned down and kissed me. "Am I forgiven?", I ran my fingers through his hair. Seamus was lost in thought. I kissed his neck to busy myself. He groaned and his hands traveled up my shirt. "Just what do you think you're doing?", I gasped in his ear. His lips found mine and he kissed me passionately. My leg slid against him exciting him.
I heard his mum come back in the house. I rolled over and jumped up. "Well look at the time! I have to go!", I said innocently. I grabbed my jacket and went to the door. My hand was on the doorknob when Seamus pulled me back towards him. "We're not done talking about this.", he whispered. I winked at him and kissed his cheek.
I sat on Ginny's bed and we waited for Hermione to come in. "I heard from Hermione and Ron that you've spent some time at Seamus' house this summer.", she remarked as I looked out the window. I laughed and nodded. "What did you do?", Hermione asked as she came in quickly closing the door. We stared at her. "Del what did you do? Ron just told me that Seamus has been oddly silent.", she put her hands on her hips. "Well, you know my first visit was a bit tense.", I began.
"Harry and Dudley picked me up from the station and Dudley noticed a hickey on my neck.", I whispered as I wrapped up the story. Ginny rolled her eyes and Hermione looked at me waving me forward. They knew there was more to the story. "So, on my last visit I wrote my name on his chest in hickeys.", I grinned. Hermione smacked my head with a newspaper.
I winced and pouted. "You did deserve at least that Del.", Ginny sided with Hermione. I threw my hands in the air. "They'll fade before we get back to school.", I shrugged. "He's going to get you.", Ginny chuckled. I thought about it. "You think he can pull one over on me?", I scoffed. We heard the sound of apparition. "That is my cue to go to bed.", I winced.
I went out to tend to the garden for Mrs. Weasley. I could hear the people inside scurrying around. I went in to wash up. An owl tapped at the window. It was a note from Mrs. Finnigan and inside was one of Seamus' baby photos. I put it inside my locket. "What are you grinning like a maniac for?", Harry asked. I jumped and turned around.
"I was minding my own business thank you very much.", I pushed him out of the room. I put my hand over my heart until it calmed down. Hermione walked past with Fleur and I smiled at the look on both of their faces. At dinner Harry still hadn't forgotten about earlier. "He's probably ok right Del?", Ron asked. I jumped and looked to Ginny for an answer.
"Seamus hasn't been sounding like himself in his letters, but you wouldn't know anything about that would you Del?", she pinched me under the table. "Oh, no. I wouldn't. He hasn't sent me any letters.", I responded. Harry gaped at me. "Then how do you know how he's doing?", he gave me a look. "His mum. She sends me notes every now and then.", I shrug.
"See! Seamus is fine.", Ron went back to his food. Harry scoffed. "Yeah, he sure is. Fine enough that he returned my little sister with hickeys.", he muttered. Ron choked on his food. Ron stared between me and my brother in interest. "What did Seamus' mum send you today?", Hermione asks innocently. I shook my head. "You won't say?", Ginny looked dumbfounded. I nodded.
We were in Diagon Alley getting school supplies. I made sure Mrs. Finnigan brought Seamus for his supplies earlier in the week. I could not have him telling my brother what I did. Ginny was still mad at me because I wouldn't tell her what I'd received. I pouted and walked away letting her brood in silence.
The station was packed, and I put my things away quickly running into Luna on my way. "Come on! Let's go find Ginny!", she called. I stopped walking. "Ginny's mad at me.", I murmured. my voice caught in my throat and my eyes stung. Luna put an arm around me and led me outside. I hugged Mrs. Weasley and turned to board the train. "Delmira!", Mrs. Finnigan called.
I walked over knowing that my brother was watching. "Did you get the photos?", she whispered. I nodded and she gave me a quick hug. "Mum what did you send Del?", Seamus voice sounded from behind me and I jumped and hid behind his mum. "SEAMUS! You scared her. It's ok Del. Just ignore the attitudal boy. You let me know right away if he misbehaves.", she gave me one last hug. I was facing Seamus and he looked mad. I stuck my tongue out at him and he opened his mouth to say something when his mum turned around.
She shot him a look before she left. I rocked back and forth whistling. Harry and Ron came over and began asking questions. "What do you mean I've been acting weird! Your sister bi…", he didn't finish his sentence. I pulled him onto the train. we walked for a while before I found the compartment where I'd stored my things. I pulled him inside and closed the door.
"Harry doesn't know, and I don't want you to tell him.", I hissed. Seamus folded his arms across his chest. I wrapped my arm around his neck and looked into his eyes. "We can continue talking about the 'incident' if you want.", I offered. He shook his head. "What did my mum send you?", his voice was low.
"Oh, look at the countryside!", I gasped ignoring him and going to the window. Seamus pulled me over to him as he sat down. I fidgeted on his lap. He watched me with a smile. "Del, what did my mother send you?", he asked as he moved my hair out of my face. I put my head on his shoulder.
"A picture of you.", I whispered. He froze and lifted my head up. "Where is the picture?", he mumbled. "At home.", I lied. He scoffed. "Why would I need a picture of you when I have the real thing?", I asked kissing his cheek. He went red and I giggled. "I'm still going to tell your brother what you did.", he muttered when he recovered.
I laughed. "Both my brother and my cousin would love to know why I was returned home with a hickey. Do tell him.", I teased. Seamus was temporarily flustered. "Do they know about your newest tattoo?", he countered. It was my turn to freeze. "Fine! I apologize for writing my name on your chest with hickeys.", I waved my hands in the air. We heard a gasp and I saw Luna close the door and take off down the corridor. I slapped Seamus' arm. "Now I'm in trouble!", I complained.
I got up to follow her, but Seamus pulled me back down and wrapped his arms around me. He smirked and pulled a book out to read. He ignored my complaints as I squirmed and tried to get out. I gave up and just laid back on the seat. The train arrived at the Hogsmeade station and I sat up tiredly.
I sat between Hermione and Ginny at the feast. Harry and Luna were missing. I kept looking for them. "Your best friend is missing Ronald and you keep eating.", Hermione beat Ron with a book. He kept eating and I tapped Hermione's arm. "He's over there.", I whispered.
He walked in with a bloody nose and Luna came in after him and went to her table. He explained how Luna helped him get off the train. I turned to talk to Ginny. "Hey Del how was your summer?", Parvati asked. I blinked in surprise. She waved her hands, "I only mean that when we were on the train Luna ran past muttering something interesting."
I got up and sat closer to Parvati. "What did you hear?", I asked while Ginny and Hermione blocked Harry from the conversation. "Did you get a new tattoo over the summer?", she whispered catching the obvious tension. I nodded. Lavender leaned over, "Are you trying to get your brother to kill you?" I gasped and put a hand over my heart. "I'm more worried about the reaction my cousin would have if he found out. My cousin and my brother have been working overtime during the summer to keep me from enjoying my normal activities. I'm bored and tired.", I sniffled.
They looked at each other in surprise. "How were able to get a new one then?", Lavender asked. "Oh, that was easy. I just told them a different train time then the actual one. When I got off the train I just went and found a shop.", I shrugged. I turned back to my brother who was now glaring at the five of us. he pointed a finger at each of them then pointed at Luna, "The five of you now know something about my sister and you aren't telling me. What is it?", he demanded.
We fell silent. "Fine. Ok. Don't tell me. Hey! Seamus what did you two do the first day she went to hang out at your house?", Harry rounded on a now startled Seamus. "I already know she lied about the train time so she could get there early. She didn't show up with a new piercing or…", I jumped and dragged my brother out of the hall by his robes, all the while waving at students as we passed.
Once we were well away from the hall, I let him go. "Harry James Potter what in the HELL has gotten into you!", I punched his arm. he shot me a look. "You're keeping something from me, and I want to know what it is.", he muttered. "And I want to know what Dumbledore has you doing, but you don't see me throwing fits and asking questions. Honestly, Harry I would've told you already if you could just calm yourself down. The feast is almost over. Let's go to the common room.", I turned and began making my way up the stairs.
Harry walked behind me still muttering and complaining. "You can't be in big brother mode all the time!", I yelled back to him. "You can't be in big brother mode all the time!", he mimicked. I rounded on him. I waved my hand, and he went silent. "Peace and quiet.", I sighed happily. I continued walking and we ran into the others on our way up to the tower.
"What happened? She pulled you out of the hall so fast no one could say or do anything.", Ron complained. Harry grunted and mimed at me. I whistled cheerfully and kept walking. "What did you do?", Ginny asked with interest. "For siblings that ask too many questions and insist on knowing everything, a silencer charm. Sweet peace and quiet. Now he won't ask any more questions!", I clapped my hands excitedly. Ginny high fived me and ignored the glare Ron gave her.
Harry tapped my shoulder as I began to walk up to my dorm. "No. I'll undo the charm in the morning. Wouldn't want you questioning people. Go to bed now.", I waved him off. I went up to bed and slid my robes off. "You really got another tattoo!", Hermione gasped. "It's mum and dad and Sirius.", I whispered touching my arm. She nodded sadly and put a hand on my shoulder briefly before going to bed.
I sat at Gryffindor table minding my own business and eating my food. Harry walked in and stormed over. "How were able to brush your teeth?", Hermione asked. He glared and tapped my shoulder. "The charm allows him to do simple things eat, breathe, drink, brush his teeth, but the minute he tries to question someone about me his mouth sticks shut like he ate too much peanut butter.", I snickered.
I waved my hand and Harry's mouth opened and he took a deep calming breath. "Delmira Lily Potter, I just wanted to know what my little sister was up to.", Harry sat beside me. "Well, Harry James Potter, life sucks sometimes and we can't always get what we want.", I shot back. He kicked me under the table and choked back a yell. "I would appreciate it if you would stop questioning me. I have proven I can behave. I didn't do one bad thing this summer!", I sniffed my displeasure at being kicked.
Ginny choked on her juice. Hermione went red and slid over to talk to Ginny. Harry sat up and looked at them, "You two know something about Del that I don't. What is it?", he got up and sat by them. I smacked my hand on my forehead. Luna sat by me and looked at the scene in amusement. "How much did you overhear yesterday?", I whispered.
"Hickeys and tattoos!", she whispered back. I groaned silently and turned to watch Harry who was still trying to get information from Hermione. Professor McGonagall handed out schedules and I took mine happily. She moved down the table to discuss schedules with some other sixth years.
"Please Hermione. Just tell me what you know.", Harry pleaded. Ron finally looked up from his food. "Bloody hell! Are you still on about that?", he sounded amazed. "I already know that someone left a mark on my sister but neither of them wants to tell me what is going on.", Harry stared at Seamus. Seamus went red and looked down at his schedule.
"You see Dudley and I went to pick Del up from the station. Dudley saw a hickey on my sister's neck. Isn't that weird. She didn't have one when she left. What else did she return with? Did she have a new tattoo and you're not telling me? I still have the letters Seamus. You sounded different. So, what happened?", Harry looked from me to Seamus. Luna began laughing.
"Hic-…", she started, and I covered her mouth with my hand. "It's time for our first class right Ginny!", I smiled as Luna fought to speak. Ginny helped me pull her from the hall and we headed to our first class. "Harry doesn't need to know everything about me and Seamus' relationship.", I told Luna as we ran up the steps.
She frowned and looked at me. "How did you get him to give you enough time to write your name on his chest in hickeys?", she wondered aloud. We heard a coughing sound behind us and turned to see Neville and Colin. My face went red and they held their hands up in surrender. "We won't tell Harry!", Colin squeaked. I rolled my eyes. "You two are the easiest to get information out of.", Ginny laughed teasingly. I waved them forward and leaned closer to Luna and Ginny.
"He started it. It was hardly my fault. So what! I already apologized. Next, I have to figure out a way to get Mr. Overprotective off my case.", I whispered. Ginny ruffled my hair and laughed. "You did something more than writing your name on his chest for Seamus to go quiet in his letters.", she laughed. I went a deeper shade of red.
"I grazed him accidentally.", I mumbled. Luna and Ginny stopped walking. "You grazed him?", they asked highly confused. I fidgeted uncomfortably and began pushing them towards the classroom. "Do you mean you 'excited him'?", Luna asked. I stumbled and a choking sound escaped my lips. Ginny burst out laughing and Luna threw her arm around me pulling me to her. I buried my face in her robes to hide my embarrassment.
"You're so adorable Del!", Luna giggled. I whined and they led me to the class. "I'm serious. That's why he was acting off. I sort of left in a hurry after the incident.", I mumbled. Ginny threw an arm around my other shoulder. I whined and complained until class began. Luna smiled and Ginny smirked as I fidgeted and grumbled in my seat.
Luna dragged me from the library before dinner a week later. "Why?", I complained trying to put my bag over my shoulder as she dragged me along the corridor. "Hermione has been looking for you all day.", she answered. I nodded and followed her. As soon as Hermione saw me, she jumped up and waved me over. "What's wrong?", I asked.
"You know how to do wandless magic. Can you teach me?", she whispered. I was stunned. "Of course. would you like to begin now?", I asked. She shot me a look that said lower your voice. I waved my hand and a candle appeared. Then I waved my hand over the candle and a flame appeared. Ginny leaned over. The flame flickered and turned into the Gryffindor lion. It roared and turned into the Hufflepuff badger and chittered. It curled up and turned into the Slytherin snake.
It hissed and flickered into the Ravenclaw eagle and cawed. All four animals reappeared and stalked around the candle. I waved my hand and the candle disappeared. I winked at Hermione. "I think I can teach you.", I smiled. Hermione's jaw dropped open and Ginny hit the back of my head. "That's how you tied everyone's laces together, isn't it?", Ginny asked, "You use wandless magic."
I shrugged. "All you have to do is think clearly.", I mumbled slightly embarrassed. "You're the one that tied our laces together.", Ron looked up. I turned away to talk to Ginny. "How are your classes?", I asked her. She caught the hint, and we began talking about her classes. Ron kept mumbling and Harry joined him. I snapped my fingers, and a tray of food flew into the air and landed in front of Ron. They stopped talking as Ron began to eat.
"I should've done that four years ago.", I joked. Hermione tsked at me and shook her head. "Oh, before I forget Madalyn wanted me to give this to you.", I pull a letter from my bag and hand it to her. "What does it say?", Ginny peered over. I smacked her leg and tsked at her. She frowned and sat back. "Do you know what this is about?", Hermione asked. I nodded.
Hermione opened the letter and gasped. I grinned and closed my eyes. "I want to know what's going on!", Ginny complained. I opened my eyes and looked at Hermione who now had tears in her eyes. "A classmate of Madalyn's remembers Hermione and wanted to send a thank you letter.", I explained, "If memory serves me correctly Madalyn said you were offered a place at Beauxbatons."
Hermione nodded as the tears spilled down her face. "Aww. Don't cry!", I cried reaching over wiping tears off her face. Hermione cried harder and put her head on the table. I looked at Harry for help. "What's wrong?", he asked. "Del gave Hermione a thank you letter that has been passed through acquaintances.", Ginny rolled her eyes. I had tears in my eyes now too.
"See! We can do nice things too!", I sniffled. Ginny patted my head. Hermione stopped crying and began reading again. Harry tried to read the letter. "It's in French Harry.", I informed him. He frowned at me and I smiled back. "Why are you crying?", he asked. "The letter is so sweet.", I sniffed. "Talking about what parties you missed?", he wondered.
"No. it's just as Ginny said. It's a thank you letter. I helped someone a while ago and they sent this through people they knew, knowing it would get to me someday.", Hermione waved the letter in his face. I wiped the fallen tears. "I'll have to thank her in person for this.", Hermione mumbled as she tucked the letter away.
I spun my hand in the air lazily. A pendant levitated out of my bag and floated over to Hermione glowing as it neared. "She's been waiting for you to call. Don't keep her waiting.", I teased. Hermione took the pendant. "Go outside and open it. You'll be able to see and talk to her.", I winked. Hermione jumped up and went to the Entrance Hall.
"It's so nice to see good deeds pay off.", I sighed happily. "What was the last good deed you did before this?", Parvati asked. I thought about it. "I donated the paycheck I got from my last photoshoot.", I smiled. Lavender, Parvati, and Ginny all choked on their drinks. "You donated the entire thing?", Ginny gasped. "Yes. To help families who are having a hard time. I think some of it went to help people whose homes got destroyed by natural disasters.", I replied.
My brother stared at me blankly. "What?", I asked. "Who are you?", he wondered. "I'm your sister. I have always donated the paychecks I get from photography to those who need it more. I have a few tattoos that hold a very special meaning to me. I've done some crazy things in my life but I always even it out with good. For example, after every prank I pull I send money to a charity. I should keep pranking people.", I leaned my head on Ginny's shoulder.
"I know a way you can even out the crazy. You could tell me what my mum sent you.", Seamus muttered. I pulled the locket from my robes. "She sent me a very adorable picture.", I teased. "Oh, that's what you were doing!", Harry smacked his forehead in understanding, "I saw putting a picture in the locket, but I didn't know who it was from."
Seamus held out his hand and I held the locket away from him and shook my head. "It was a gift. Besides, she told me you're not allowed to take it from me.", I frowned. "It couldn't be that bad.", Harry laughed. I bit my lip holding back a laugh. "If it was that bad then I could just ask aunt Petunia to send some pictures of Del when she was younger.", Harry chuckled. My eyes went wide, and I shook my head. "That's not necessary.", I smiled as I kicked my brother under the table.
Hermione returned and handed me back the pendant. I shook my head. "I already have one.", I held up a bracelet on my arm, "How else do you think I snuck out of school." Harry reached over and hit me lightly on my head. "What?! I had someone here to tell me about all the lessons I missed.", I rubbed my head. "There's more?!", Hermione gasped. "Of course! I'm not the only one that left. We take turns looking out for each other. Oh, the pranks and things that have been done.", I let my mind drift slightly as the memories returned. My brother kicked me under the table, and I winced in pain.
I talked to Hermione and Ginny as we went up to Gryffindor Tower. Seamus tapped my shoulder and I waited until Hermione and Ginny were far away before turning around. "Yes?", I sighed. He pulled me into a side passage. "My mum sent you an 'adorable' photo?", he muttered. I nodded and he groaned. "It was a gift, and you can't take it back.", I reminded him. He stared at me blankly. "Would it make you feel better if I showed you my childhood photos too.", I offered.
He tilted his head, "You have them with you?" I ruffled his hair. "Can I take some photos of you?", I asked sweetly, ignoring his question, "I only have that one photo and I want more." He leaned closer to me waiting for my answer. I grabbed his hand and pulled him up to the common room. I motioned for him to wait in a chair. It wasn't hard to find the photo albums, but I did take my time.
I opened the albums and showed him the pictures. Seamus looked over them and I could tell he was fighting the urge to laugh. Harry came over and looked on in interest. "I haven't seen some of these.", he mumbled. "Their school photos.", I teased. Harry pointed at the last photo album behind my back. "You two have to promise me you won't get mad.", I mumbled. Our friends' conversations halted. "You know how me, and my friends went to parties, dared each other to do strange things, and the photo challenges right? Well, this is all of it in one place, but you can't get mad.", I looked between the two nervously.
They looked at each other and communicated silently. Ginny reached for the album and I stepped away. "Nope. You've already seen it once.", I reminded her. She back in her seat, folded her arms across her chest, and pouted. The two turned back to me and nodded. I handed the album over and ran and hid behind Hermione. "Is it that bad?", she asked. Ginny laughed and nodded. Harry and Seamus began to shake, and I could feel their anger from where I was hiding. They weren't even halfway done yet.
"You know I don't think they'd make it past the halfway point.", Ginny remarked. "I know, and Peeves was so helpful too. I wouldn't have been able to take some of those photos without his help.", I shook my head. They made it to the end of the album. "Del, how much have you donated to charities?", Seamus asked. I turned to the window and looked into the Forbidden Forest. "What do you mean?", Hermione asked. Ginny filled her in quickly. Hermione went over and flipped through the album.
She gasped and hit Harry on his head. "These aren't dates! They're how much she donated to charities. I recognize some of them from my friends' photo album. They all have one. It's like a bad decisions' diary.", she scanned the pages. Ginny rushed over. "Almost 700 thousand galleons since I was 6 years old.", I confessed. I looked at my friends' reactions in the windowpanes. Hermione and Ginny had dropped to the ground in shock, and Harry and Seamus had dropped the album. "Would you believe me if I told you that out of everyone in my circle, I've paid the least?", I wondered aloud.
"Who has more than you?", Ron scoffed. I pointed at Colin. "He's been in the group a shorter time and has already paid nearly 900 thousand galleons.", I replied. Seamus picked the album up and put it with the others. Colin glared at me. "And you're total would probably be more than mine if you hadn't been grounded.", he waved me off. I nodded. "Yes, I probably would've gone to the Bermuda Triangle for my photos.", I joked. Seamus and Harry threw pillows at me.
I shrieked and ducked. "Words are just as effective as actions.", I pouted. "While your being so honest is there anything else you'd like to inform us of while we are holding back our anger?", Seamus asked. "There's the newest tattoo. I stopped drinking. Me and some friends jumped off of the top of the world's highest waterfalls. I visited a few underwater volcanoes. I went and visited some wild dragons with Madalyn. We also went skydiving into a hurricane. Oh, I went and rode some bulls with a few friends. I helped take the movie poster pictures for a couple erotic films. What else. Oh, I've also directed a few erotic films back in my first year.", I rambled.
The room was deadly silent. "How many is a few erotic films?", Parvati asked. I began counting on my fingers. After I made it past 40, she shook her head and asked me to stop counting. "It's why I didn't see anything wrong with my actions at that photoshoot.", I told Hermione. Comprehension dawned on her face and Ginny walked over to me. "You are insane.", she chuckled. Harry had gone pale. "Do you see now why I'm always in overprotective mode. I knew from when she thought dancing around with fire was a good idea.", he mumbled.
"I thought you were just going to say you got a new piercing.", Lavender admitted as she sat down by me. I raised an eyebrow at her, "I have enough piercings already, but the tattoos have a special meaning to me. I have a feeling I'm going to get more.", I sighed wistfully. "Really?", she asked. "Yep. They all carry a special meaning. I'm going to just go and get a butterfly tattoo just because it's pretty. I want it to mean something. Lavender you just gave me the perfect idea for my next tattoo.", I hugged her.
I put the albums away and got my sketchbook. I hurried back down and began drawing. "How are you so easy going about this?", Ginny poked me in my arm. I held up the finished drawing. She stumbled back into a chair. "Do you want to come with me next time so you can get one?", I offered. Ron and Harry jumped up, "No!" I looked at Ginny, ignoring our brothers. She stared at the drawing. I flipped to another page. "You might like this one better. It fits you more.", I smiled.
There was a tapping at the window, and I let Madalyn's owl in. It dropped off a note then flew over to the fire. I scribbled a response and winked at Hermione. She hurried over and read the note. Once the owl was gone, she smacked my shoulder. I took a photo of Hermione. then I turned to Ron and Harry who were still upset and snapped their photo too. Lavender, Parvati, and Ginny were next. Followed by Dean, Neville, and Colin.
I walked over to Seamus who'd been silent since I told them about my adventures. I ruffled his hair and took a photo. Ginny was still looking over the sketches. Some people had begun to go to bed and dragged their shocked friends and roommates up to the dorms. Seamus still hadn't moved. I sat down next to him observing his frozen state. "I think I broke him!", I told my brother. Our friends looked over and stared. He still didn't move but he was still breathing.
I poked his arm but got no response. Dean and Ron led him up to their dorm. "So, now that your brother is gone! How about that tattoo?", I whispered to Ginny as I walked back over. She handed me the book. "I think when Seamus comes round, he's going to ground you again.", she smirked as she got up. She went up to the dorm with Lavender and Parvati. I pouted and stuck my tongue out playfully. Hermione grabbed my things and took them upstairs as Harry motioned for Neville and Colin to leave too.
I sat down in a chair. Harry sat across from me. "You reckless child. You broke your boyfriend. What are you going to do?", he muttered. "You two have been asking me for a while now to spill about my adventures. Then you get the answers and suddenly, I'm a bad child. I told you the truth. Besides, he already knew about the new tattoo.", I confessed. Harry sat back in his chair. He was seething and I leaned over and patted his knee.
I pulled my robe off enough for him to see the tattoo of the initials. He softened and I rose from my seat. "Don't jump to anger so quickly. And you can tell Seamus that when he comes to.", I left for bed.
A week passed and Seamus had still not completely come out of his frozen state. I sat by the lake and sketched in my book waiting patiently. I heard someone walking closer and put my book down. "Del?", Seamus asked. I waved for him to sit down. He folded his arms and did not move. With a sigh I put my things in my bag and stood up.
"Yes?", I whispered, "Are you still upset?" He stepped closer to me. I took a step back and he pulled me closer. "I am very upset, but I already agreed not to get angry. So, can you imagine how irritating it is to not have anywhere for that anger to go?", his voice was low and caused shivers to run down my spine. He stepped closer so there was no space left between us and stared into my eyes.
I stared back at a loss for words. He leaned down, "What on earth would possess you to do some of those things?", he whispered. I didn't answer him. There was something in his eyes I couldn't place. Seamus backed me towards the trees. "I don't know, but that's why it's a bad decisions' diary. I was young when I did most of those things. I- I don't know, but I do know I wouldn't take it back. None of it. It made me who I am. It was the best way for me to learn at the time.", I whispered. He grinned.
He kissed me lightly and I wrapped my arms around him. I'd missed him over the week. "I guess this means I'm not mad at you anymore.", he mumbled. I smiled and kissed him. "Can I see the photo my mum sent you?", he asked hopefully. I smacked his shoulder softly and frowned. He chuckled and ruffled my hair. I took the locket out of my shirt. The locket clicked as I opened it and I showed him the new photo of him I'd put inside. He went red and reached for the locket, but I'd already put it back in my shirt.
He raised an eyebrow and I moved around him. He spun me around and pouted. "Please!", he begged kissing me. I was about to cave in, so I broke the kiss. "No, that's not fair.", I whispered. "Good.", he winked kissing me again. I gasped and he deepened the kiss. "Not fair.", I whispered. "Don't care.", he replied as he trailed kisses down my neck.
…Hogsmeade…
I was walking with Luna and Ginny around Hogsmeade taking a breather from studying. We were going to meet Madalyn around noon. At 11 we began to make our way down the street towards the Shrieking Shack. No one was there and we slipped past the fence and up to the shack. Once inside we began to look around for people following us.
Madalyn slipped down the stairs and smiled. She skipped over and hugged me then Luna and Ginny. We followed her to where she was set up. I sat down first and got a mini tattoo of the letters DA swirled with ribbons of the house colors. The second new one was my zodiac sign. The third was an eternity symbol with a pair of foxes the Gryffindor lion in the background. The fourth was the Deathly Hallows symbol. Satisfied I hopped up and Luna sat down and got Ravenclaw eagle and a bunny tattoo. Ginny got a Gryffindor lion and horse.
Madalyn left first. We walked back into Hogsmeade together and went our separate ways. Ginny left to meet Dean and Luna wanted to restock on sweets. I wandered the streets on my way back up to the castle. Seamus' arms wrapped around me from behind. "Where've you been love.", he whispered. "Everywhere.", I whispered back teasing him. He let me go and I held his hand as we walked back up to the castle together.
"You got more tattoos, didn't you?", he gave me a once over. I laughed and walked backwards in front of him. "Why? Did you want to see them?", I teased. "Behave yourself Del.", he warned. I pouted and stuck my tongue out at him. He dropped my hand, stepped around me, and continued walking. I called after him, but he kept going. I ran after him jumping on his back. I wrapped my legs around him so I could secure myself. "Really?", he scoffed. I kissed his neck in response and he continued walking.
"You have working legs and can walk you know.", Seamus scoffed as we neared Gryffindor Tower. I nuzzled into his neck. He stopped and sat down on a bench. I slid around so I was in his lap. "Why'd you walk away from me?", I mumbled. He stared at me. "I don't like it when you do that. Why?", I put my face on his chest. He groaned and wrapped his arms around me. "You're such a worry sometimes.", he laughed lightly.
I looked at him defiantly. "I was going to walk back but you jumped on me.", he moved my hair out of my face. A smile tugged at my lips. "You never answered my question.", I reminded him. My eyes searched his. "I do believe I told you to behave yourself. Isn't that response enough?", Seamus shook his head. I put my head on his shoulder. "Would you rather I tell you what they are?", I whispered.
He shook with silent laughter. I ran my fingers through his hair then decided to ruffle it. "Why do you keep messing up my hair?", he inquired. "You look adorable with messed up hair.", I kept playing with his hair. He pulled my hand from his hair. I sat up and tilted my head to look at my work. He pulled my face to his and kissed me. "So, what tattoos did you get?", he asked.
I told him about all four tattoos and watched his reaction carefully. His eyes lit up and traveled down as if he was imagining where the tattoos were. I tsked at him, "So you would actually like to see them." He nodded and I smirked and jumped off his lap. I held my hand out to him. He took my hand and I led him to the common room.
I sat in his lap while I drew in my sketchbook. The trio came in looking disheveled and out of it. "What happened?", I asked. Hermione quickly filled us in. I closed my sketchbook and stared at them. "Are you kidding me? Who in the world would do such a thing?", I whispered. Harry shook his head. I walked over and gave my brother a hug.
He didn't respond right away but he did hug me back. "I have some theories on who did it but these two don't agree with me.", he muttered. Hermione and Ron rolled their eyes and said nothing.