Major Trouble
By: Hermonie and Selena Silvermoon
Rated: PG
Disclaim: We do not own, I repeat do NOT own Harry Potter. JK Rowling owns Harry Potter. Would we be writing fanfic if we did.. I, Selena Silvermoon, own Hempstead, the le Therone family, anything having to do with Night Harbor Society. AS well as any characters that you do not recognize and the torture I have put Mrs. Rowling's poor creations through.
Now on with the story. Chapter Twelve One Step Over The Line
Headmaster Dumbledore escorted Professor McGonagall, Val escorted Selena, Harry escorted Ginny, Ron escorted Hermione (Catilia), Draco escorted Blaise, and Lavender walked with Kat. Angel waited in the hall looking around. Her hopes seem to fall until someone tapped her on the shoulder. She turned around hoping to see her beloved. " Oh, it's you Professor Lupin." Angel concealed her disappointment and gave him her full attention. " Can I help you sir?" Professor Lupin said nothing, but offered her his arm. She smiled at him and slipped her small arm through his. " A lady should not go to a ball unescorted." He told her simply. " Why thank you very much professor. I thought. well it was nothing. We should get there quickly or they might wonder where we are. Do you mind teleporting?" " Not at all." Professor Lupin knew that there was more to what Angel thought than she was letting on. But he also knew that a lady of her status would never reveal it. Professor Lupin had, unlike some of the others, figured that although they were very modernized the people of Night Harbor had kept the old ways. And Professor Lupin found the amazing and delightful. " Take a deep breath and clear your mind." In a shower of gold mist they were gone and reappeared in front of two giant ivory and glass doors. Two Senior Warriors stood at the doors and bowed to Angel. " Good evening Raphiel and Grachion. I will be sure to put this in your reports.' Angel smiled at the joke and so did the warriors before opening the doors for Angel and Professor Lupin. " Your sister has not yet arrived. But you are to report to the lounge for your entrance Princess." Raphiel whispered as she entered the grand ballroom. " Professor Lupin I regret to inform you that I must leave you here and attend to my royal duties as a princess. Forgive me please." " Nothing to worry about princess. Just remember to have fun you deserve it. You have worked very hard." " Thank you professor. You can wait over there," Angel pointed to space full of elaborately decorated tables, " for the others. They should be here within a few minutes. I will see you soon." With that Angel turned and walked up the grand staircase towards two mahogany doors. They opened magically and she walked into the ornately furnished parlor. No one was there yet so decided to take a seat on one of the plush, velvet red couches that faced a gas-burning fireplace. Angel let herself relax and in a few minutes the doors opened and in walked Selena, Val and Draco. Draco! Angel did a retake and sure enough it was Draco. She stood up and glared at Selena. " What is he doing here?" " Antonio was called for an emergency. It couldn't be helped-" " Mother!" Angel said vehemently. Selena bowed her head silently and then looked back up with a grave expression on her face. Selena knew what would be coming and she prepared her self. " Yes." Angel's hair flew around her and her eyes began to glow. Angel threw up her left arm and a vase flew across the room. " Angel calm down now it couldn't have been avoided." " Yes it could have and you know it." Angel calmed down on her own and looked at her sister evilly. " If Antonio couldn't come why is Val here? Special privileges pricepessa." She spat out. " No, Angel you should know better." " Really? Are you sure she wasn't playing favorites again." " Angel that's not fair-" " What is it? First come first serve. I'm only second best." Selena was fed up and she let her own anger take over. " Of course you're only second best. You never have been as good as I am and never will be." The comment hit Angel like an unexpected blow to the face. It stung and the wound was deep. Selena immediately knew she had gone too far. Selena had known Angel would act like this. In a way Angel had every right to. Angel wasn't allowed to love the man she loved. She had the right to feel whatever she felt. " Angel I'm-" " Tell me your sorry and I'll kick your ass. Let's get this over with." Selena complied with what her sister said and linked her arm through Val's. They stood in front of the doors and Angel and Draco followed suit. Just as the doors were about to the Hall were about to open for the two couples the lights dimmed. " Good evening ladies. I am sorry that I am late." Interrupted a voice from behind them. They both turned around to see Antonio standing there in his uniform. Angel jumped away from Draco and into Antonio's arms. Antonio held her close before stepping back and looking at Draco. "I am sorry My Lord but I will be escorting my girlfriend to the Ball if you don't mind." "Be my guest." Draco kissed Angel's hand before returning to the others outside of the room to be announced with the Hogwarts delegation. " May I announce Princepessa Selena le Therone and her fiancé Lord Regent Valerian Harding, her sister Princess Angel le Therone escorted by Lord Regent Antonio Corinth, and Princess Katherine le Therone escorted by Lord Adam Granaldi." Headmistress De Maria announced as the doors opened with a flourish. The ballroom had been changed in a few moments to be done in royal blue and purple. The warriors were dressed in their best uniforms and stood on the grand staircase. They pulled out their swords as one and pointed them into the air. The couples walked towards the High Table to where the king and queen were seated. The girls curtsied to their parents while their escorts bowed in a military fashion before they took their seats. As they settled in their seats the doors opened again and the Hogwarts delegation was brought in. "Delegation from Hogwarts Academy for Witchcraft and Wizardry. Announcing Headmaster Albus Dumbledor, Deputy Headmistress Minerva Mc Gonagall, Professor Remus J. Lupin, Marchioness Catilia Granaldi, Lady Lavender Brown, Regent Ronald Hearth, Lady Virginia Hearth, Over Lord Harold James Gryffindor, Lord Draco Malfoy Hearth and Lady Blaise Zambini." The queen gasped slightly and turned to look at her children with a quick look back at her husband she turned to face the delegations gathered before her. "Good evening. I thank you on behalf of the Night Harbor Society for attending this Fall Dinner. Before the ball begins let us nourish our bodies. Let the feasting begin." Plates of pure silver, sparkling diamond goblets with liquids of every imaginable color in them and utensils of gold inlaid with ebony and ivory covered the tables. The dining went on for two hours and as the plates were emptied and begun to empty the Queen and King stood. "Once again we would like to thank you for coming to the island. Night Harbor would like to thank the United Nations both Innocent and Magical for allowing us to enter into fellowship with you as members. Now to open the dancing the crown princesses of Night Harbor and their fiancés will open with a waltz. Princepessa Selena Daphne Athena Kima le Therone, her fiancé Over Lord Harold James Potter Gryffindor and Princepessa Angel Persephone Ashelia Rea le Therone and Lord Draco Gregorio Michael Malfoy Hearth." The Angel, Selena, Val and Antonio had risen when the queen had risen. When she named Draco and Harry Antonio and Val returned to their seats. Selena walked to the center of the room and waited as Draco and Harry, both looking extremely confused, approached. *What is going on Selena? Why am I up here? * Harry asked as he reached Selena. *I don't know. I really don't know. Lets just get this over with* Selena smiled at him and took hold of his hand. * Do you know how to waltz? * Draco heard Angel ask in his head. * Of course I do Princess. Why? Are you worried? * Draco smirked at Angel as they took their places for the opening waltz. * You should know one thing blondie I never worry. * * Good. Neither do I. * The two couples began to dance. The crowd watched in awe as the room was filled with magic and at that moment someone fell in love with someone they shouldn't. When the dance ended Angel left the ballroom to get some air and her sister followed. " Angel are you okay?" Selena asked hesitantly. Angel didn't move or acknowledge Selena's presence. "How did this happen Selena? Why did mother do this?" Angel looked on the verge of tears. "I don't know she has known that me and Val were engaged. And Goddess knows she knew about you and Antonio being engaged." " When were you planning on telling me? The day of the wedding." Angel finally said after a brief moment of tense silence. " What are you talking about? You knew Val was going to propose. It was all part of the plan." " Yeah well the plan backfired." Angel turned away from her sister and walked out on to the balcony and leaned against the railing. The stars shimmered and twinkled. They seemed to laugh and mock Angel because of her bitterness. How could something go so wrong on such a perfect night? Selena followed Angel curious to the meaning of her last outburst. " What do you mean?" " He hasn't asked me yet. I thought he and Val were waiting for Christmas or something. I didn't know Val had already proposed. For all I know Antonio could be waiting for something." Angel was trying to think up as many excuses as possible to comfort herself. Lately though she'd been running out. " He's probably still looking for the perfect ring. Antonio knows how superstitious you are so it will take him awhile to pick one out. You never did want anything simple. He might even be having it made especially for you." Selena said hoping to reassure her sister as well as herself. " You're right Selena. I'm being childish." " Good evening ladies." Interrupted a voice from behind them. They both turned around to see Antonio standing there in his uniform. " Lord Antonio." Selena nodded to him as he bowed. " I'll take my leave and get back to the ball." Selena left and Angel and Antonio stood silently until they heard the doors close. Angel ran to Antonio and hugged him, but remembering where she was she quickly regained her composure. " It's nice to see you Princess." Antonio told her smiling. Angel responded by slapping him. Antonio only smirked at her, " Is that all you've got?" Angel hated the way he taunted her and smirked, so she punched him. " Come on Princess, you can do better that that." Angel threw another punch, but he caught it in his hand. " Feel better?" Antonio asked coyly. Angel smiled up at him sweetly. " No." she replied before stomping on his foot with her heel. He winced only slightly. " Alright, I deserved that." He confessed releasing her hand. " Damn straight you deserved that. What was so important you couldn't show up on time to escort me to our own ball?" " Your mother said there was an emergency. I had to go. It would have been treason if I had ignored her. Please forgive me?" Antonio asked holding Angel's face. " On one condition." " Name it." " I want a dance to our song." Angel told him sweetly smiling before walking away. " But we don't have a song." He whispered to himself. A sudden idea came to Antonio and he disappeared. *______________________________________________________________________*
Angel sat at the head table next to her father waiting for Antonio to start playing "their" song. She felt a tap on her shoulder and she turned to see Antonio standing there. " I believe they're about to play our song. Shall we dance?" Antonio offered Angel his arm and she accepted it gracefully. They made it to the dance floor just as the other song ended. Knowing that it was the Princess and Lord High Admiral most of the guests moved to give them room. " I hope you enjoy out song." Antonio whispered into her ear. Angel smiled to herself as she slipped her arms around Antonio's neck and they began to sway to the song.
The biggest lie you ever told - your deepest fear 'bout growin' old
the longest night you ever spent - the angriest letter you never sent
the boy you swore you'd never leave - the one you kissed on new year's eve
the sweetest dream you had last night - your darkest hour, your hardest fight
I wanna know you - like I know myself
I'm waitin' for you - there ain't no one else
talk to me baby - scream and shout
I want to know you - inside out
I wanna dig down deep - I wanna lose some sleep
I wanna scream n' shout - I wanna know you inside out
I wanna take my time - I wanna know your mind
ya know there ain't no doubt - I wanna know you inside out
the saddest song you ever heard - the most you said with just one word
the loneliest prayer you ever prayed - the truest vow you ever made
what makes you laugh, what makes you cry
what makes you mad, what gets you by
your highest high, your lowest low - these are the things I want to know
I wanna know you - like I know myself
I'm waitin' for you - there ain't no one else
talk to me baby - scream and shout
I want to know you - inside out
I wanna dig down deep - I wanna lose some sleep
I wanna scream and shout - I wanna know you inside out
I wanna take my time - I wanna know your mind
ya know there ain't no doubt - I wanna know you inside out
I wanna know your soul - I wanna lose control
c'mon n' let it out - I wanna know you inside out
ya gotta dig down deep - I wanna lose some sleep
I wanna scream and shout - I wanna know you inside out
tell me everything
The queen saw her daughter lost in a world of her own with Antonio and her heart began to ache. For she knew neither of her daughters would be content with the decision she and the king had made. In a corner on the other side of the ballroom another watched the couple dance also. He became filled with something he never felt before and so he promptly turned away. "Fancy seeing you here." A voice rose from the shadows. "Who are you?" Asked Draco as he looked around for some one. "Well tonight I am young Percy Weasley. Or at least that is who they think I am." "Father." Draco said with spite in his voice. "Here to so business for the Master, no doubt." "Yes, my son. I have a proposition for you. You will help the Master conquer this nation by helping me to kill those twin princesses. Master wishes you to join with us during the Christmas Holidays. With this mission accomplished before then you will be a valued death eater and a member of the inner circle if he so chooses." "Yes father." Draco turned away and left his father to put his disguise back on before returning to the party. Draco rejoined the table with Blaise and the professors. "Where are the others?" "Well Ron and Hermione are dancing over there. Lavender is dancing with one of the guys from Hempstead I think he said his name was Thunder. Harry and Ginny are talking on the balcony. Selena, Angel and Val are talking to the guy that she was just dancing with over by the stairs. They all seem rather upset. Do you know why?" "Yes, I Think I do. Its complicated but it boils down to they are both getting forced to marry guys they don't love." Draco answered looking crest fallen. "Why would someone do that?" Professor Mc Gonagall asked as she had been listening in. "Professor I don't know why. All I know is that while Selena and Angel were planning on announcing their engagements to Val and Antonio tonight by opening the dance with them my name as well as Harry's was called. "Now excuse me I have to find Angel." Draco saw the twins standing with Val and Antonio among a group of well-dressed teens. As Draco drew close a boy with knee length black and purple hair approached and bowed to the twins. "Are we dismissed for the Genesis/Hope Party?" the boy asked as he straightened. "Sir Salazar, we are indeed dismissed. Will you, Ashlan, Honey and Shari go collect the rest of the students. Draco retrieve the Hogwarts Delegation. It is 6:15 now; we will begin the party at seven pm in the Capernia Room. Draco, Angel and myself will show you the way. Hurry." Four kids including the one that had spoken to Selena faded into the shadows while the others walked regally up the stairs talking animatedly among themselves. Draco returned to the table to find everyone gathered around it. "It is time to leave this party. Professors you are welcomed to remain here if you choose and discuss methods of teaching with the Hempstead staff. The students stood to leave and Professor Mc Gonagall stood with them. "I will be going with our students to the party, Albus." She pulled Professor Lupin up as well. "Remus will be joining me." * Selena is not going to like this. * Draco told the others as he turned. * Not one bit. * Lavender added as she pushed her chair back into the table. * You can say that again. * Hermione chirped in. * Lets go. Selena and Angel will meet us at the stairs. * Draco finished and led the way through the dancers to where Angel and Selena were waiting. The twins turned as they approached. They were led back through the room where Selena and Angel had fought earlier. As the door on the other side of the room opened they found themselves facing the entrance to the Masters Dorms. " Selena, didn't that door lead to the entrance hall earlier?" Draco asked. " It did. But we didn't need to go to the entrance hall this time." Selena smiled and began the walk to her room. "Why is that Miss le Therone?" Professor Mc Gonagall asked. "The door is called a randomizer. We have six in the school. As you open the door it selects where you need to be. Anywhere in the school or onto rec island. One of them, located in the infirmary, can transfer outside of the school. Normally its used for parents to visit their sick children and children to go home for family emergencies. That door is pass coded and requires the head girl or the head boy, two masters, and either the headmistress or the headmaster. The nurse is there anyways." Selena looked at the bracelet on her wrist. "We have twenty minutes to get ready and get upstairs. Please hurry." Everyone split up and rushed to get changed. Professor Mc Gonagall changed into the same bottle green robed she wore at the Sorting Ceremony every year and sat on Angel's bed waiting. Selena stepped out from behind the curtain in her room after changing. "Oh my gods." Ginny exclaimed from the bathroom door. "Isn't' that a little risqué?" "Gin, look at what you are wearing." Selena was wearing a black mini skirt that rose nine inches above her knee with a sheer black shirt that flowed down her past her knees. Ginny's skirt was three inches longer than Selena's, her shirt was a tight sheer black leotard. Hermione came out in a pair of black jncos with a tight metallic emerald green spaghetti strap tank top. Lavender wore a bathrobe out of the bathroom and refused to take it off. Selena waved her hand towards the towel and both the towel and the bathrobe scurried into the bathroom and into the laundry bins. Lavender was wearing black leather boots came to her knees with four-inch heels. She wore a tight empirical cut light purple dress that fell to her knees. Blaise wore a pair of dark denim bell-bottoms that were laced up the sides so that you could see her skin with a sheer blood red shirt that flared around her hands. Angel walked out from behind another curtain in a pair of black jncos with a burgundy tube top on. "Lets go get the boys." There was a knock on the door to Selena's room followed by a male voice asking if they could come in. "Guess they beat us to that one." Angel added and opened the door. The boys walked in with Professor Lupin in tow. The girls gasped when they saw what the guys were wearing. Harry was sporting a pair of baggy jeans with a tight black shirt around his neck was a spiked collar and from it hung a ring. Ron was wearing a pair of black jncos and a HAGS blazer. Val was wearing a pair of black leather pants and a sheer black wife beater around his neck was a spiked collar with a cross hanging from it, in his left ear was an earring that was actually a vampire's tooth (his to be exact, the first one he had lost.). Draco wore a pair of denim jncos with flames crawling up them; his baggy black shirt said 'does it look like I am a freaking people person'. Antonio stood there in a pair of kakis and a blue polo shit. You could see the outline of the holsters on his arms and stomach. Professor Lupin was wearing a pair of kakis with a dark blue plaid unbuttoned shirt; under the shirt was a white wife beater. Selena looked everyone over. "Angel, we all forgot something." Selena took her staff out from its holster. "This won't hurt a bit." She made a swift circle with the staff and pointed it towards the ceiling. "Baruk Neghignad" Suddenly tattoos covered every inch of everyone's bodies. "Don't worry these are only visible to those that have been to HAGS. When we get home I'll teach you have to shield all but the one or two you wish to keep that mean Night Harbor to you. These are the tattoos that represent you and had we given you the choice two years ago you would have had done. Now if you are done examining your new body decorations we can leave." They left Selena's room and after picking up Mc Gonagall walked to the elevators and went upstairs.
By: Hermonie and Selena Silvermoon
Rated: PG
Disclaim: We do not own, I repeat do NOT own Harry Potter. JK Rowling owns Harry Potter. Would we be writing fanfic if we did.. I, Selena Silvermoon, own Hempstead, the le Therone family, anything having to do with Night Harbor Society. AS well as any characters that you do not recognize and the torture I have put Mrs. Rowling's poor creations through.
Now on with the story. Chapter Twelve One Step Over The Line
Headmaster Dumbledore escorted Professor McGonagall, Val escorted Selena, Harry escorted Ginny, Ron escorted Hermione (Catilia), Draco escorted Blaise, and Lavender walked with Kat. Angel waited in the hall looking around. Her hopes seem to fall until someone tapped her on the shoulder. She turned around hoping to see her beloved. " Oh, it's you Professor Lupin." Angel concealed her disappointment and gave him her full attention. " Can I help you sir?" Professor Lupin said nothing, but offered her his arm. She smiled at him and slipped her small arm through his. " A lady should not go to a ball unescorted." He told her simply. " Why thank you very much professor. I thought. well it was nothing. We should get there quickly or they might wonder where we are. Do you mind teleporting?" " Not at all." Professor Lupin knew that there was more to what Angel thought than she was letting on. But he also knew that a lady of her status would never reveal it. Professor Lupin had, unlike some of the others, figured that although they were very modernized the people of Night Harbor had kept the old ways. And Professor Lupin found the amazing and delightful. " Take a deep breath and clear your mind." In a shower of gold mist they were gone and reappeared in front of two giant ivory and glass doors. Two Senior Warriors stood at the doors and bowed to Angel. " Good evening Raphiel and Grachion. I will be sure to put this in your reports.' Angel smiled at the joke and so did the warriors before opening the doors for Angel and Professor Lupin. " Your sister has not yet arrived. But you are to report to the lounge for your entrance Princess." Raphiel whispered as she entered the grand ballroom. " Professor Lupin I regret to inform you that I must leave you here and attend to my royal duties as a princess. Forgive me please." " Nothing to worry about princess. Just remember to have fun you deserve it. You have worked very hard." " Thank you professor. You can wait over there," Angel pointed to space full of elaborately decorated tables, " for the others. They should be here within a few minutes. I will see you soon." With that Angel turned and walked up the grand staircase towards two mahogany doors. They opened magically and she walked into the ornately furnished parlor. No one was there yet so decided to take a seat on one of the plush, velvet red couches that faced a gas-burning fireplace. Angel let herself relax and in a few minutes the doors opened and in walked Selena, Val and Draco. Draco! Angel did a retake and sure enough it was Draco. She stood up and glared at Selena. " What is he doing here?" " Antonio was called for an emergency. It couldn't be helped-" " Mother!" Angel said vehemently. Selena bowed her head silently and then looked back up with a grave expression on her face. Selena knew what would be coming and she prepared her self. " Yes." Angel's hair flew around her and her eyes began to glow. Angel threw up her left arm and a vase flew across the room. " Angel calm down now it couldn't have been avoided." " Yes it could have and you know it." Angel calmed down on her own and looked at her sister evilly. " If Antonio couldn't come why is Val here? Special privileges pricepessa." She spat out. " No, Angel you should know better." " Really? Are you sure she wasn't playing favorites again." " Angel that's not fair-" " What is it? First come first serve. I'm only second best." Selena was fed up and she let her own anger take over. " Of course you're only second best. You never have been as good as I am and never will be." The comment hit Angel like an unexpected blow to the face. It stung and the wound was deep. Selena immediately knew she had gone too far. Selena had known Angel would act like this. In a way Angel had every right to. Angel wasn't allowed to love the man she loved. She had the right to feel whatever she felt. " Angel I'm-" " Tell me your sorry and I'll kick your ass. Let's get this over with." Selena complied with what her sister said and linked her arm through Val's. They stood in front of the doors and Angel and Draco followed suit. Just as the doors were about to the Hall were about to open for the two couples the lights dimmed. " Good evening ladies. I am sorry that I am late." Interrupted a voice from behind them. They both turned around to see Antonio standing there in his uniform. Angel jumped away from Draco and into Antonio's arms. Antonio held her close before stepping back and looking at Draco. "I am sorry My Lord but I will be escorting my girlfriend to the Ball if you don't mind." "Be my guest." Draco kissed Angel's hand before returning to the others outside of the room to be announced with the Hogwarts delegation. " May I announce Princepessa Selena le Therone and her fiancé Lord Regent Valerian Harding, her sister Princess Angel le Therone escorted by Lord Regent Antonio Corinth, and Princess Katherine le Therone escorted by Lord Adam Granaldi." Headmistress De Maria announced as the doors opened with a flourish. The ballroom had been changed in a few moments to be done in royal blue and purple. The warriors were dressed in their best uniforms and stood on the grand staircase. They pulled out their swords as one and pointed them into the air. The couples walked towards the High Table to where the king and queen were seated. The girls curtsied to their parents while their escorts bowed in a military fashion before they took their seats. As they settled in their seats the doors opened again and the Hogwarts delegation was brought in. "Delegation from Hogwarts Academy for Witchcraft and Wizardry. Announcing Headmaster Albus Dumbledor, Deputy Headmistress Minerva Mc Gonagall, Professor Remus J. Lupin, Marchioness Catilia Granaldi, Lady Lavender Brown, Regent Ronald Hearth, Lady Virginia Hearth, Over Lord Harold James Gryffindor, Lord Draco Malfoy Hearth and Lady Blaise Zambini." The queen gasped slightly and turned to look at her children with a quick look back at her husband she turned to face the delegations gathered before her. "Good evening. I thank you on behalf of the Night Harbor Society for attending this Fall Dinner. Before the ball begins let us nourish our bodies. Let the feasting begin." Plates of pure silver, sparkling diamond goblets with liquids of every imaginable color in them and utensils of gold inlaid with ebony and ivory covered the tables. The dining went on for two hours and as the plates were emptied and begun to empty the Queen and King stood. "Once again we would like to thank you for coming to the island. Night Harbor would like to thank the United Nations both Innocent and Magical for allowing us to enter into fellowship with you as members. Now to open the dancing the crown princesses of Night Harbor and their fiancés will open with a waltz. Princepessa Selena Daphne Athena Kima le Therone, her fiancé Over Lord Harold James Potter Gryffindor and Princepessa Angel Persephone Ashelia Rea le Therone and Lord Draco Gregorio Michael Malfoy Hearth." The Angel, Selena, Val and Antonio had risen when the queen had risen. When she named Draco and Harry Antonio and Val returned to their seats. Selena walked to the center of the room and waited as Draco and Harry, both looking extremely confused, approached. *What is going on Selena? Why am I up here? * Harry asked as he reached Selena. *I don't know. I really don't know. Lets just get this over with* Selena smiled at him and took hold of his hand. * Do you know how to waltz? * Draco heard Angel ask in his head. * Of course I do Princess. Why? Are you worried? * Draco smirked at Angel as they took their places for the opening waltz. * You should know one thing blondie I never worry. * * Good. Neither do I. * The two couples began to dance. The crowd watched in awe as the room was filled with magic and at that moment someone fell in love with someone they shouldn't. When the dance ended Angel left the ballroom to get some air and her sister followed. " Angel are you okay?" Selena asked hesitantly. Angel didn't move or acknowledge Selena's presence. "How did this happen Selena? Why did mother do this?" Angel looked on the verge of tears. "I don't know she has known that me and Val were engaged. And Goddess knows she knew about you and Antonio being engaged." " When were you planning on telling me? The day of the wedding." Angel finally said after a brief moment of tense silence. " What are you talking about? You knew Val was going to propose. It was all part of the plan." " Yeah well the plan backfired." Angel turned away from her sister and walked out on to the balcony and leaned against the railing. The stars shimmered and twinkled. They seemed to laugh and mock Angel because of her bitterness. How could something go so wrong on such a perfect night? Selena followed Angel curious to the meaning of her last outburst. " What do you mean?" " He hasn't asked me yet. I thought he and Val were waiting for Christmas or something. I didn't know Val had already proposed. For all I know Antonio could be waiting for something." Angel was trying to think up as many excuses as possible to comfort herself. Lately though she'd been running out. " He's probably still looking for the perfect ring. Antonio knows how superstitious you are so it will take him awhile to pick one out. You never did want anything simple. He might even be having it made especially for you." Selena said hoping to reassure her sister as well as herself. " You're right Selena. I'm being childish." " Good evening ladies." Interrupted a voice from behind them. They both turned around to see Antonio standing there in his uniform. " Lord Antonio." Selena nodded to him as he bowed. " I'll take my leave and get back to the ball." Selena left and Angel and Antonio stood silently until they heard the doors close. Angel ran to Antonio and hugged him, but remembering where she was she quickly regained her composure. " It's nice to see you Princess." Antonio told her smiling. Angel responded by slapping him. Antonio only smirked at her, " Is that all you've got?" Angel hated the way he taunted her and smirked, so she punched him. " Come on Princess, you can do better that that." Angel threw another punch, but he caught it in his hand. " Feel better?" Antonio asked coyly. Angel smiled up at him sweetly. " No." she replied before stomping on his foot with her heel. He winced only slightly. " Alright, I deserved that." He confessed releasing her hand. " Damn straight you deserved that. What was so important you couldn't show up on time to escort me to our own ball?" " Your mother said there was an emergency. I had to go. It would have been treason if I had ignored her. Please forgive me?" Antonio asked holding Angel's face. " On one condition." " Name it." " I want a dance to our song." Angel told him sweetly smiling before walking away. " But we don't have a song." He whispered to himself. A sudden idea came to Antonio and he disappeared. *______________________________________________________________________*
Angel sat at the head table next to her father waiting for Antonio to start playing "their" song. She felt a tap on her shoulder and she turned to see Antonio standing there. " I believe they're about to play our song. Shall we dance?" Antonio offered Angel his arm and she accepted it gracefully. They made it to the dance floor just as the other song ended. Knowing that it was the Princess and Lord High Admiral most of the guests moved to give them room. " I hope you enjoy out song." Antonio whispered into her ear. Angel smiled to herself as she slipped her arms around Antonio's neck and they began to sway to the song.
The biggest lie you ever told - your deepest fear 'bout growin' old
the longest night you ever spent - the angriest letter you never sent
the boy you swore you'd never leave - the one you kissed on new year's eve
the sweetest dream you had last night - your darkest hour, your hardest fight
I wanna know you - like I know myself
I'm waitin' for you - there ain't no one else
talk to me baby - scream and shout
I want to know you - inside out
I wanna dig down deep - I wanna lose some sleep
I wanna scream n' shout - I wanna know you inside out
I wanna take my time - I wanna know your mind
ya know there ain't no doubt - I wanna know you inside out
the saddest song you ever heard - the most you said with just one word
the loneliest prayer you ever prayed - the truest vow you ever made
what makes you laugh, what makes you cry
what makes you mad, what gets you by
your highest high, your lowest low - these are the things I want to know
I wanna know you - like I know myself
I'm waitin' for you - there ain't no one else
talk to me baby - scream and shout
I want to know you - inside out
I wanna dig down deep - I wanna lose some sleep
I wanna scream and shout - I wanna know you inside out
I wanna take my time - I wanna know your mind
ya know there ain't no doubt - I wanna know you inside out
I wanna know your soul - I wanna lose control
c'mon n' let it out - I wanna know you inside out
ya gotta dig down deep - I wanna lose some sleep
I wanna scream and shout - I wanna know you inside out
tell me everything
The queen saw her daughter lost in a world of her own with Antonio and her heart began to ache. For she knew neither of her daughters would be content with the decision she and the king had made. In a corner on the other side of the ballroom another watched the couple dance also. He became filled with something he never felt before and so he promptly turned away. "Fancy seeing you here." A voice rose from the shadows. "Who are you?" Asked Draco as he looked around for some one. "Well tonight I am young Percy Weasley. Or at least that is who they think I am." "Father." Draco said with spite in his voice. "Here to so business for the Master, no doubt." "Yes, my son. I have a proposition for you. You will help the Master conquer this nation by helping me to kill those twin princesses. Master wishes you to join with us during the Christmas Holidays. With this mission accomplished before then you will be a valued death eater and a member of the inner circle if he so chooses." "Yes father." Draco turned away and left his father to put his disguise back on before returning to the party. Draco rejoined the table with Blaise and the professors. "Where are the others?" "Well Ron and Hermione are dancing over there. Lavender is dancing with one of the guys from Hempstead I think he said his name was Thunder. Harry and Ginny are talking on the balcony. Selena, Angel and Val are talking to the guy that she was just dancing with over by the stairs. They all seem rather upset. Do you know why?" "Yes, I Think I do. Its complicated but it boils down to they are both getting forced to marry guys they don't love." Draco answered looking crest fallen. "Why would someone do that?" Professor Mc Gonagall asked as she had been listening in. "Professor I don't know why. All I know is that while Selena and Angel were planning on announcing their engagements to Val and Antonio tonight by opening the dance with them my name as well as Harry's was called. "Now excuse me I have to find Angel." Draco saw the twins standing with Val and Antonio among a group of well-dressed teens. As Draco drew close a boy with knee length black and purple hair approached and bowed to the twins. "Are we dismissed for the Genesis/Hope Party?" the boy asked as he straightened. "Sir Salazar, we are indeed dismissed. Will you, Ashlan, Honey and Shari go collect the rest of the students. Draco retrieve the Hogwarts Delegation. It is 6:15 now; we will begin the party at seven pm in the Capernia Room. Draco, Angel and myself will show you the way. Hurry." Four kids including the one that had spoken to Selena faded into the shadows while the others walked regally up the stairs talking animatedly among themselves. Draco returned to the table to find everyone gathered around it. "It is time to leave this party. Professors you are welcomed to remain here if you choose and discuss methods of teaching with the Hempstead staff. The students stood to leave and Professor Mc Gonagall stood with them. "I will be going with our students to the party, Albus." She pulled Professor Lupin up as well. "Remus will be joining me." * Selena is not going to like this. * Draco told the others as he turned. * Not one bit. * Lavender added as she pushed her chair back into the table. * You can say that again. * Hermione chirped in. * Lets go. Selena and Angel will meet us at the stairs. * Draco finished and led the way through the dancers to where Angel and Selena were waiting. The twins turned as they approached. They were led back through the room where Selena and Angel had fought earlier. As the door on the other side of the room opened they found themselves facing the entrance to the Masters Dorms. " Selena, didn't that door lead to the entrance hall earlier?" Draco asked. " It did. But we didn't need to go to the entrance hall this time." Selena smiled and began the walk to her room. "Why is that Miss le Therone?" Professor Mc Gonagall asked. "The door is called a randomizer. We have six in the school. As you open the door it selects where you need to be. Anywhere in the school or onto rec island. One of them, located in the infirmary, can transfer outside of the school. Normally its used for parents to visit their sick children and children to go home for family emergencies. That door is pass coded and requires the head girl or the head boy, two masters, and either the headmistress or the headmaster. The nurse is there anyways." Selena looked at the bracelet on her wrist. "We have twenty minutes to get ready and get upstairs. Please hurry." Everyone split up and rushed to get changed. Professor Mc Gonagall changed into the same bottle green robed she wore at the Sorting Ceremony every year and sat on Angel's bed waiting. Selena stepped out from behind the curtain in her room after changing. "Oh my gods." Ginny exclaimed from the bathroom door. "Isn't' that a little risqué?" "Gin, look at what you are wearing." Selena was wearing a black mini skirt that rose nine inches above her knee with a sheer black shirt that flowed down her past her knees. Ginny's skirt was three inches longer than Selena's, her shirt was a tight sheer black leotard. Hermione came out in a pair of black jncos with a tight metallic emerald green spaghetti strap tank top. Lavender wore a bathrobe out of the bathroom and refused to take it off. Selena waved her hand towards the towel and both the towel and the bathrobe scurried into the bathroom and into the laundry bins. Lavender was wearing black leather boots came to her knees with four-inch heels. She wore a tight empirical cut light purple dress that fell to her knees. Blaise wore a pair of dark denim bell-bottoms that were laced up the sides so that you could see her skin with a sheer blood red shirt that flared around her hands. Angel walked out from behind another curtain in a pair of black jncos with a burgundy tube top on. "Lets go get the boys." There was a knock on the door to Selena's room followed by a male voice asking if they could come in. "Guess they beat us to that one." Angel added and opened the door. The boys walked in with Professor Lupin in tow. The girls gasped when they saw what the guys were wearing. Harry was sporting a pair of baggy jeans with a tight black shirt around his neck was a spiked collar and from it hung a ring. Ron was wearing a pair of black jncos and a HAGS blazer. Val was wearing a pair of black leather pants and a sheer black wife beater around his neck was a spiked collar with a cross hanging from it, in his left ear was an earring that was actually a vampire's tooth (his to be exact, the first one he had lost.). Draco wore a pair of denim jncos with flames crawling up them; his baggy black shirt said 'does it look like I am a freaking people person'. Antonio stood there in a pair of kakis and a blue polo shit. You could see the outline of the holsters on his arms and stomach. Professor Lupin was wearing a pair of kakis with a dark blue plaid unbuttoned shirt; under the shirt was a white wife beater. Selena looked everyone over. "Angel, we all forgot something." Selena took her staff out from its holster. "This won't hurt a bit." She made a swift circle with the staff and pointed it towards the ceiling. "Baruk Neghignad" Suddenly tattoos covered every inch of everyone's bodies. "Don't worry these are only visible to those that have been to HAGS. When we get home I'll teach you have to shield all but the one or two you wish to keep that mean Night Harbor to you. These are the tattoos that represent you and had we given you the choice two years ago you would have had done. Now if you are done examining your new body decorations we can leave." They left Selena's room and after picking up Mc Gonagall walked to the elevators and went upstairs.