A/N: The army of Writer's block is still holding strong… Anyway…some of the characters may seem kind of OOC, but sometime later in the series you will behold and discover why. For everyone else who is reading my other series, I had to take a break and give another try at this fic. So I could make myself a little more cheerful. Since that fic, I admit was sad. But I have to mention it here since I can't post announcements on FFN and I'm not about to make a cliché containing one…
Life of Mistakes…
A/N: Should I make you all depressing and go on with this depressing journey or should I do what I was planning on doing and somehow make them meet again…
What's your preferred shipper-ness?
Please either put it in the little box below with a review with this fic or email me at Insanity_is_I@hotmail.com I'm really sorry that I put this message here. Well on a happier thought…read on and encounter the weirdness of Minzzer…notice not the wrath of Minzzer. Even though she is really mad since her disk erased allowing her to lose this story, when she had gotten quite a lot accomplish. So blame my computer for this being short. Now I must get back to whatever I'm doing…who knows.
There are probably plenty of errors but lets say…I was in a rush. Spelling and grammar errors are some of them.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything from the Harry Potter books. I own everything else, I think.
What We Fear Is Happening—Chapter 3
By: Minzzer
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At Hogwarts
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~~Snape's POV~~
Oh, Great, just great, since Minerva went to fetch Potter, Granger and Weasley scum and his family, I have to open and close the doors for the guests and Dumbledore is even making me act civil towards these people. I mean, come on, I can't stand practically half of these people's guts. Say entertain them till everything is ready. Why, just, why did Minerva have to go? Flitwick, Sprout, Sinistra, or even Poppy could have gone, why Minerva?
It's always Minerva always-perfect Minerva. I always have to appear second to her. Everyone should just stop what they are doing and just kneel at her feet and praise her. Even the whole staff knows that Albus Dumbledore, the greatest wizard of all time, praises her in his own little way. From allowing her to do what she wants to do to being very low profile flirtation with her. This man is supposedly supposed to be the greatest wizard of all time and his weakness is being bias.
Of course Albus chose Minerva to go get them. He said them as if they were the lowest forms of life. When Minerva can't do her duties Severus Snape has to do them. I am so pathetically outraged with doing her duties along with mine. (???…Pathetically outraged…???)
I'm just so sick and tired of hearing so much praise from Albus about Minerva. No wonder he mad her Deputy Headmistress. Yeah just make the Gryffindor the Deputy Headmistress instead of some other staff members who have been teaching at Hogwarts for longer than she. I am for sure not one of these members of the staff, but I could go far to make a Gryffindor lower than a Slytherin even if it means to have to receive help from another person from another house.
She's suppose to be the one person on the staff that has the responsibility to do her duties since she is Deputy Headmistress but she can't even do her own duties…ha. I just want to know how in the bloody hell did she get to be the Deputy Headmistress if she can't even be responsible.
At the rate that Albus is ranting and raving about how Minerva is that and how she's that and how wonderful she is you would think something was up between them. Maybe an affair. I can see in the papers now…Hogwarts professors having an affair. Hmm make that a bit clearer. Headmaster Albus Dumbledore and Deputy Headmistress having an affair…greatest wizard of all time…transfiguration teacher and animagus…
Hmm maybe I
need to contact Rita Skeeter. She would be delighted to hear this story. She's
also very sexy. I remember when she was a student she would…Snape starts remising his school days…
All I need is more details…but that shouldn't be hard since I am a spy…this plan will start in 5…4…3…2…I don't think you should do that. Wha…what…I thought I got rid of you years ago? Oh were you happy that the little voice in your head, conscience, moi, disappeared into a little area for a while? Yes…I was…and you better go back into your little area or whatever pretty soon or I may do something fatal to you. Oh was that a warning… besides anything you do to me will affect you…hehe. Ooh…I can't stand your guts…you mean you can't stand your own guts, Severus. :: Howls in laughter:: Oh shut up. If you've been gone for years, what made you come back and annoy me? My job… a real reason…
Like I said…my job…(Feels Severus'
confusion), which would be to help you to choose right from wrong. Thank
you very much…but I already know how to chose right from wrong. Oh, you do…then do tell me why you are
planning this scheme to undermine Albus Dumbledore and Minerva McGonagall's
authority? Why should I tell you? You have no right to know anyway. Oh, I don't? Well to bad then. So you
actually think this plan will work then don't you?
Yes, why don't you? Sorry to pop your bubble Severus, but have
you actually thought about what your little plan could actually cause. It can
cause chaos, Severus, chaos, you hear me. Chaos…you say. What makes you
think that I may not want to cause chaos? I'm
your conscience, Severus. Besides your original plan did not consist of
jeopardizing the Resistance, the organization against Voldemort, just for a
measly house rivalry. Did you realize that your plan would cause you in the end
to help the dark lord come back to full power? Do you remember how it was when
Voldemort was last in full power?
Terror…screams…blood…can't
trust anyone…alone…evil…
Do you want to be a part of what
would bring that back? Do you? If you do…since you are already on the path…you
would in the end be considered a traitor to both sides. Since by then Voldemort
would know of your true feelings. Are you some sort of divination seer or
maybe someone from the future? Are you
implying that you are a divination seer or that you are someone from the
future? I am a part of you remember that. Remember that piece of knowledge…it
may help you in the future.
Severus, do you know what they do to you if you're a traitor in America? I'm not the person who lives in America…ask Minerva…she lives in America…she should know. Traitors get a life sentence…they get killed…Severus…killed. If you go on with this insane plan of yours two sides will want your life…(Not sure how they do it in Britain. So forgive me. Let's say they do that too in the Wizarding World, in both America and Britain.)
I guess it
wouldn't be worth it to help Voldemort in gaining full power just for a house
rivalry. But I still haven't been able to think of a plan to take its place.
I'm not about to let the other sorry excuses for houses go with out a fight. A fight…so that's what you want to cause.
Well sorry to pop your bubble but…how do you plan to execute your so-called
'fight' with out allowing it to interfere with the plans concerning Voldemort? I
haven't come up with a complete plan…but I have come up with an idea of what I
would like to accomplish. Which would be?
Why do you
want to know anyway? Why is it your business? I'm your conscience and that's all you need to know. Since I am being
so…I have the right to know what you plan on doing so I can advise you and your
ideas toward the light. What makes you think I'll listen to your advice? I have my ways Severus and I warn you that
you don't want to find out how I accomplish these things. I do what I want,
when I want to. How are you capable of privacy when I am not? I thought you
said that whatever I do you do…or something like that. I'm not a person Severus…I'm a conscience. People and consciences are
different. One day when it is time you will learn how so…but for now keep that
in mind it may help you.
Do you always enjoy providing vague hints of the future? Cause I sure don't enjoy hearing these tib bits. These days I rarely enjoy such actions since usually they are not pleasant facts. But hearing these things are for your own good and you should not underestimate everything…it will come back in the end. Now back to my original question…what are your 'ideas' on this 'fight'?
I was thinking since Minerva is indeed Deputy Headmistress and has many responsibilities. Especially since Albus trusts her so much…that I expose her for not doing her responsibilities. Severus…Severus…what are you thinking? Just because Minerva appears to not be doing her regular duties does not mean what you think it means. There is indeed a reason why the staff has divided some of her duties between them…its because Albus has her doing certain things. What certain things? You have to keep this confidential, ok. Yeah confidential.
She is somehow be- spelling people at the
ministry and replacing old necessary files for the organization with fake
files. How in the hell is she capable of getting away with all these files
without being caught? She is the transfiguration professor after all. She is
also an animagi and is one of the brightest witches ever. Of course you know Ms.
Granger don't you. I believe she's one of your students. Well anyway, Ms.
Granger is also a very bright witch. What does Ms. Granger have anything to
do with Minerva and the stuff…remember I
said what Minerva is doing is confidential. You never know who could be around.
Let's say this is one of those future insight hints I'm giving you. Oh hell, I'll just say it straight. Ms. Granger is indeed coming up to the castle later today and…What! It's summer break. She's not suppose to be at school during summer break…
Severus! Stop interrupting me with all these questions…Let me answer your questions with my answers first without any interruptions and then you many question me to death. But I advise you not too since I am your conscience. Oh bloody damn stop it with 'I am your conscience' bullshit. I know you are. Just go on with the answers, ok.
Ms. Granger and her friends are indeed
coming up to the castle later on today…don't start cause I'm not going to take
any bullshit from you. Yes, I know it is summer break, but Albus Dumbledore
said it would be right if they came to the castle early for the term since he
has all the organization work to do and these people could help him. When I am
reminding you that I am indeed your conscience…I am merely reminding you that
consciences are different from people…remember…and that we tend to learn the
most and oddest things when we are away from our masters…or humans that we
help. I am also reminding you that consciences are misunderstood my many people
including muggles and magical folk. We tend to be more than what meets the eye,
which is one way to put it. That is the
only way I know all this stuff and of course I have all those annoying future
insights…yes they do annoy me too…and no you're not the only one…
Minerva has many diverse powers. She is equally as powerful as many of those
powerful, famous, and well-known witches and wizards are. She just chooses to
hide it from the common public. Why? Anyone
who knows anything…we all keep things…secrets for our own little reasons. But
you never know…maybe the reasons and other things relating to this suicide
mission go back to the past. Huh? All
throughout history…philosophers have questioned human nature and all aspects
dealing with humans…any actions…anything.
Everyone hides things…everyone…so
what would stop people past, present, or future to hold anything back about
anything. This would bring about…how do you know whether everything around you
is authentic or fake. How do you know whether someone is lying or speaking the
truth? How do you know whether what has been told to you about human existence
and everything surrounding it is real or all a dream of a reality…a wish…a
want? Do you? I think not. So how can you so clearly tell me that everything
you have heard and read it true?
Everything in life…how can you tell…everything could be a lie…everything…even your life…and you wouldn't know.
What
are you implying?
I'm saying:
How does one know what is actually
happening around them? How does one know if these rumors are actually true? How
does one actually know if what everyone thinks is right today may be wrong
tomorrow…or someday? You don't…
For instance…
Do you when the dark lord will start
another genocide. Do you know when all these innocent people will die just
because of an insane person? Who even knows if the dark lord is still a person
and not some immortal creature, whose purpose in life is to rule the world the
way he sees it should be run? Or who knows when the dark lord changes his point
of view and along with ruling the world he starts to use other people for
pain…entertainment…or rather enjoyment?
You may be one of the few people who
are not afraid to say the dark lord's name…but people out there…the ones who
know nothing about the true facts…or any so called "facts" for that matter.
Those people, they do not know what to feat. So every time they hear one tiny
rumor or if they look back on history…guess what they fear.
Everything. The dark lord and his
many minions scare these people. People now and people then…some are mentally
unstable…some are physically unstable. No one wants to be at the other end of his wand. No one wants to be at
the mercy of the dark lord. To be at the dark lord's mercy is to be the dark
lord's next victim or should I say masses of victims.
Well of course no one knows what the dark lord will do or what he wants to do.
Although people should learn that fear of a name only increases fear of the person, or something in that sense. Then again they already fear the dark lord. Of course it would help everyone if everyone stopped all this You-Know-Who, He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, and everything else people call the dark lord. Although it wouldn't hurt if the dark lord still went by Tom Riddle.
So Severus, tell me
how can someone know what I true and what is not?
Uh…can
I get back to that? Yes, you may…but let me add some more have a question. I don't seem to understand how you
can say all this or for the fact presume that most of life is indeed true?
Please excuse me for the moment
but I must clear something up with you. Us, consciences are indeed used to giving advice and other sorts of
stuff but this discussion is sort of getting kind of deep and quite hard for me
to explain. So if you could excuse me if I sometimes make no sense at all…but
as I said before this conversation is getting quite messy. I'm surprised I
haven't started cursing. Consciences curse? Well
of course. You're telling me you didn't know. Urgh. They should teach more
about other magical creatures that are not indeed considered animals that would
not go under the subject of Care of Magical Creatures.
Uh…I didn't know consciences were magical creatures because Muggles also are supposed to have consciences too. Technically throughout the history of the Magical world…the magical people have tried to shun more and more knowledge from future generations. Some of this knowledge has been hidden so well that very few people still know about the real history of the Magical world. I'd be surprised if Professor Binns actually teaches it.
Anyway, most people have magic in
them whether if it's enough to practice magic or not. Over the years the Muggle
world has believed that magic no longer exists except in imagination and the
Magical world believes that magic only runs in magical people and creatures. Of
course in this case both sides are wrong and have falsely accused one another.
Sorry
to interrupt this get together thing…put please put an emphasis on what you are
trying to tell me. Everyone in both the
magical world and muggle must work together to defeat a greater evil.
Voldemort. Precisely. We have to work
together because if we don't there will be nothing left…everything will be at
Voldemort's will. What can one do with him in power is very little. Well
you could have just said that then all that gibberish you said before. Have you not realized the problem yet,
Severus? There's always a problem, so why should someone have to 'realize'
it? Severus, How do the people expect to
solve such a situation concerning dark arts with a Minister of Magic, such as
Fudge? Trial and error. The muggle world is not in great condition either. With
all those countries against each other or in battles and wars. Who knows what
could start and happen? The dark arts could be ruling some of these countries
for all that we know.
Well,
how do you go by fixing these problems? This
is where us, consciences cannot help. We do not have excruciating power to
solve this problem. Even if we did, I doubt it would be enough. This is a
humongous problem that won't be solved in God speed. But we don't have the time
left that it takes. …time is running out…
~~ Staff conference: Professor Sprout, Professor Flitwick, Hagrid, Madam Pomfrey, Professor Binns, Madam Hooch, Professor Sinistra, and Professor Trelawney ~~
"Have any of you guys noticed that Severus is acting civil towards us?" Professor Sprout questioned.
"Yes." The other professors chorused.
"Something is sure fishy around here." Professor Flitwick stated.
"Fishy? Whether it's Severus, Minerva, or Albus something is sure fishy between them." Hagrid stated.
"That reminds me…why are Severus, Minerva, or Albus not here?" Madam Pomfrey asked.
"They were all busy." Professor Sinistra replied.
"Busy? Too busy to come to a staff meeting…what is going to come in the future…?" Professor Flitwick stated.
"Huh…what are you getting at?" Madam Hooch asked.
"These days people don't remember the past and how things were run back then." Professor Flitwick stated.
"I agree." Professor Binns stated.
"I remember the days when people use to…" Professor Binns stated.
"That's ok we all know but back to the point…" Professor Sprout interfered.
"I still don't get what you mean by back in the day…stuff. I haven't…had that much experience…" Madam Pomfrey questioned.
"Now you have me confused." Professor Sinistra stated.
"Well…um…I don't have the experience and knowledge on…um…this topic since I'm only around Minerva's age and besides back in my days adults kept things away from children for safety from the You-Know-Who." Madam Pomfrey stated.
"Oh…yea…same here…" Professor Sinistra replied in an out of this universe tone. Much like if she was still up in the astronomy tower.
"Ok…that's cleared so we can get back on the subject…" Professor Flitwick stated rather quickly and firmly.
"Um…hold on for one second…um…ring…ring…ring…yes…uh huh…I understand…ok…bye…um I had a call…" Hagrid stated quite sheepishly.
"Hagrid, how did you get you…um…thing…to work inside the Hogwarts' boundaries?" Madam Pomfrey questioned.
"Oh…um…last year Hermione…uh…Ms. Granger…uh…fiddled with this thing, which is a …um…a…uh…telephone…actually…a cellular phone…allowing me to be able to use this…uh…thing inside the Hogwarts' boundaries." Hagrid replied.
"Who was it anyway?" Professor Sinistra asked.
"Oh it was Minerva…she said that she was on her way back to the school and some other stuff." Hagrid stated.
"Other stuff?" Madam Poppy asked.
"Yea…just some business and final negotiations." Hagrid replied.
"Now that we have finished getting off the topic…" Professor Sprout firmly stated.
"Um what happen to Filch and that fur ball of a cat he calls Mrs. Norris? I really can not stand that cat…" Professor Binns stated.
"I for one can't stand Filch…" Madam Hooch stated and then muttered something else…$^#$&^$%&*…(you get the point)
"I for one can't stand Filch and his cat…" Hagrid stated.
"I thought you liked animals, Hagrid." Professor Sinistra asked.
"Oh, I do it's just that every time I go up to the castle, Filch sets up his cat to follow me…he still thinks that I set the basilisk free fifty years ago…" Hagrid replied grimly.
"That git." Pomfrey exclaimed.
"Anyway…I believe he had to make sure that the castle was ready for the guests that are coming later." Madam Hooch stated.
"Can we please get back to the original topic now!" Professor Sprout and Professor Flitwick shouted.
"Um what was the original topic?" Professor Trelawney asked.
"That's just like you, forget what the original topic in this very important discussion was." Professor Flitwick yelled.
"Now you're acting like Minerva." Professor Trelawney retorted.
"Have you noticed that everyone is insulting everyone that did not come to this conference?" Professor Binns questioned.
"Um…why are we doing that, anyway?" Madam Hooch asked.
"Well, I'm venting my anger off." Professor Sprout stated.
"I have to agree with that explanation." Professor Flitwick stated.
"I'm just doing so since everyone is doing and because I can't stand Filch." Madam Pomfrey stated.
"Same here." Hagrid stated.
"Why is everyone agreeing with everyone else?" Professor Trelawney questioned.
"Why would you like us to disagree on everything?" Professor Sinistra snapped.
"Sorry…I was just asking…sheesh what's your problem today. Now you're acting like Severus." Professor Trelawney replied.
"Are you insulting me?" Professor Sinistra asked with what appeared to be in a rather dangerous tone and that she had steam coming out of her nose and ears.
"No…I'm…uh…merely stating that you were…um…kind of…snappy…and not in a…good…mood." Professor Trelawney stuttered,
"Oh so you're saying that Severus is all of those?" Professor Sinistra asked.
"Are you standing up for Severus?" Professor Trelawney asked.
(A/N: By now you must think that this has nothing with the story, do not presume it will one day come back to the surface and then you will say ahh ha. Ok maybe you won't.)
"I am definitely not standing up for Severus. I just believe no one should have to stand the accusation of you." Professor Sinistra stated.
"What are you getting at?" Professor Trelawney asked.
"Well it seems my point is way above your head." Professor Sinistra said with a smirk.
Some of the staff started trying to hold in their laughter, but unfortunately to Sibyll's utter shock they could hold their laughter anymore. The ones who thought that the whole situation was hilarious were rolling all over the place clutching their stomachs. Of course these teachers did not include Professor Sprout and Professor Flitwick whom thought that this behavior was most improper according to them. Of course Professor Binns who never thought anything was funny these days and could of course not able to roll all over without going through the objects.
"That's enough! This behavior is most inappropriate no wonder the students act as they do." Professor Flitwick shouted.
"What do the students have anything to do with what we're talking about?" Madam Pomfrey questioned.
"Have you ever noticed how the students act these days? Their actions are getting more and more preposterous and preposterous." Professor Sprout stated.
"Not back to this subject again. I already told you that I do not have a basis to compare students now and students from the past like many others in this room." Madam Pomfrey stated with an exasperated tone.
"Uh huh." Several of the Professors agreed and nod their heads to symbolize so.
"Alright I'll explain…you see students back then acted…" Professor Flitwick started to state.
"Sorry to…um… interrupt but where is Madam Pince?" Professor Binns asked.
"You of all people, Professor Binns, should know that explaining to these other professors the difference between students now and students back then is a fairly important subject. This subject will then influence these professors on their decisions in following discussions in this conference." Professor Sprout stated in a strict lecture tone.
"So now I am completely shocked that you interrupted me when you so do know that this very important." Professor Flitwick stated.
"Now, Professor Flitwick, I am sure these professors do not need to know the differences. I am even more positive that they don't give a damn!" Professor Binns stated.
"Professor Binns, I'm shocked. Watch your language! You have never before said such an outburst without acknowledging everyone around you. So why now start such an utter and terrible habit." Professor Sprout stated in a clear tone inferring that he should know better.
"Is it truly such a bad habit as you state Professor Sprout, Professor Flitwick? I am merely informing everyone in this room that this discussion has gone no where without the usual people who run these discussions and etc." Professor Binns stated.
"Why is it alright for you, Professor Binns to start rambling off on a topic that does not interest many of the staff while it is not ok for me?" Professor Flitwick asked.
"That is because I am dead and a ghost. Besides my memory tends to forget things and I have a past known to many people that I ramble and talk about the most boring things and making people fall asleep." Professor Binns stated.
"You actually notice what your students do in class." Madam Pomfrey asked.
"Of course I do. What kind of professor would I be if I didn't no what goes on in my own class?" Professor Binns stated.
"I always thought that you never noticed what went on in your class since you act so oblivious to your surroundings." Hagrid stated.
"Oh I may act oblivious put I appreciate the students' space. The more space you give the students the less they tend to start making mayhem is my theory." Professor Binns stated. (Yeah right.)
"I agree. The better the attitude you have with the students the better the students act. Well except the Slytherins…they never are pleasant." Hagrid stated.
"Yes, the Slytherins are not a pleasant group." Madam Pomfrey stated.
"I agree." Most of the professors chorused. The ones who didn't included Professor Sprout and Professor Flitwick who were not happy at the direction that the discussion was heading towards.
"Now back to the…"Professor Sprout started.
"So where is Madam Pince?" Professor Sinistra asked.
"I believe she's looking stuff up and doing paperwork for the organization." Hagrid stated.
"Organization?" Madam Hooch asked.
"Yes…the organization against You-Know-Who. I believe they changed the name since they didn't want to attract attention from certain people." Madam Pomfrey stated.
"Oh that organization." Madam Hooch stated.
"Now we were saying…"Professor Flitwick started.
"Where have the other professors disappeared to?" Madam Hooch asked.
"Who knows?" Professor Trelawney stated.
"I believe they had to do some work to prepare for the guest coming later. Or that was what Professor Vector said when I asked." Madam Hooch stated.
"Let's get back to the original topic now." Professor Sprout stated.
"What was the original topic?" Professor Trelawney asked.
"That's just like you, Sibyll, forget what everyone was talking about." Professor Flitwick stated.
"That's not my fault that you and Professor Sprout can't even keep this meeting under control." Professor Trelawney stated.
"What do you exactly mean, Sibyll?" Professor Sprout asked.
"I mean…when the other staff members are at these conferences the whole meeting runs smoothly from the beginning to the end. But without these necessary staff members running everything, nothing is ever accomplished." Professor Trelawney stated.
"This will probably be the first and last time I do this but I agree with Sibyll." Hagrid stated.
"I agree." The rest of the professors chorused with the exception of you know whom…Professor Sprout and Professor Flitwick.
"Before I even came to this meeting I was gazing into my crystal ball and guess what I saw? I saw that many professors would not be showing up. The ones that needed to be present so that anything could be accomplished." Professor Trelawney stated in a very far away voice.
"Oh please, Sibyll, everyone knew they were not coming. They told us that they would not be able to come, but to hold the meeting anyway." Professor Sprout stated in an exasperated tone.
"I didn't know." Madam Pomfrey stated.
"Yeah…not everyone knew." Madam Hooch stated.
"I agree." Hagrid stated.
"They must have been crazy at the moment. Who in their right mind would allow us to still run this meeting when there is proof that none of us are capable of keeping on one topic and one topic alone. Whoever it was sure fucked up. What ever was going on in their head must have been like hell since they made such a stupid and pathetic command.
"Let's get back to the original discussion now. We have already wasted plenty of time on unnecessary discussions when this particular conference was held for a special purpose…" Professor Flitwick stated.
"Are you ever going to give up…this conference is never going to go anywhere…I'm leaving." Professor Binns stated.
"Wait up…we're going to." The rest of the staff stated with the exception of the same two people…Professor Sprout and Professor Flitwick.
"But this meeting isn't over yet!" Professor Sprout and Professor Flitwick yelled but everyone had already left.
"What are we going to do? We never finished the meeting and we had specific detailed instructions to perform. The organization members are coming this afternoon till tomorrow. What are we going to do the members know what is going on but half of the staff have no idea what is awaiting them?" Professor Sprout stated.
"What are we all going to do when the time of all time comes?" Professor Flitwick stated.
In the car going from Hogsmeade to Hogwarts; (Yes the horses that pull the carriages need to rest. J)
"I wonder who's going to be at Hogwarts." Hermione said with glee, like she had gotten a new book.
"Why are you so excited, Hermione?" Ron asked.
"Do you know how many famous Aurors we are going to meet? Think about Ron. We, just Hogwarts students, well beside Harry, are going to meet so many famous Aurors that did so much good against evil." Hermione said all of this very fast.
"We are not just Hogwarts students, Hermione. We have names." Ron stated.
"What do you mean by 'beside me' Hermione?" Harry asked.
"Well Harry, you are the famous Harry Potter after all. You have already done so much for the Wizarding world." Hermione said in a tone implying that she was about to talk all about Harry.
"Please don't start talking about what I'm famous for, Hermione." Harry said with a exasperated sigh.
"All right. I was just trying to tell you that when we get to Hogwarts you may get a lot of attention." Hermione said I a tone hinting that a lecture was coming.
Ron taking the hint from Hermione and changed the subject. "Hermione, how is Viktor Krum?" Ron asked with a hint of sarcasm.
"If you must know we broke up earlier this summer. I caught him flirting with numerous women in his arms when he was supposedly going out with me." Hermione said in a tone saying that she was still mad at Viktor and was not planning on forgiving him any time soon.
Flashback to earlier this summer
"Viktor why are you so late?" Sonya asked in a very perky and high screech.
A by-passer, who sees them, wonders how in the world he can stand her or vice versa. "Young folk, what will they do next?" the by-passer says in dismay and then adds a chuckle.
"Sonya, honey, I just had to leave a few messages, telling some people that I was going out to just to be with you." Viktor said sweetly…to sweet for regular people to be suspicious of him.
"Oh Viktor that was so sweet of you." Sonya yet again screeched out loud.
"Oh my that girl could probably shatter glass with that voice of hers." Another by-passer said.
I can't believe that Sonya believed that lie, Viktor thought. Sometimes Sonya can be so into something and completely ignore something right in front of her noise. She can also be very dense too; a complete airhead. Maybe if I can lie to her I can lie to the all the other girls. Brilliant Viktor, brilliant. I've got to go to the Rough Road club later and tell the boys. Of course after I've gotten Sonya totally drunk and then I'll rent at the local inn…or maybe at her house or mine. That can wait until later. But I'm sure I can accomplish that little since that's all girls ever think about these days. Sexual thoughts can't be that hard, neither will making Sonya strip and get in bed with me…(I'm not about to go into detail.)
The guys are going to think that I'm brilliant since I can lie to all those girls…. But I'm already brilliant. The Brilliant and Famous Viktor Krum, that should be my new logo.
"So Sonya, dear, where do you want to go tonight since it's my first night back in Bulgaria from my trip to Scotland?" Viktor asked although he had been back for weeks.
"There is this new restaurant by Rough Road club." Sonya replied while batting her eyelashes.
"Ok. Let's go there." Viktor replied.
Perfect it's by the Rough Road club. Hope this restaurant serves alcohol. If it doesn't I can always request some since I am the famous Viktor Krum. Viktor thought.
At the restaurant they were seated and ordered their meals. Sonya than started talking endless talk about some of the most irrelevant talk. This endless talk continued on…when all of a sudden Hermione entered the restaurant and approached Viktor.
Hermione than slapped him and told him that it was over. She than told him that he was a slime ball and that she couldn't believe that he was cheating on her.
They arrived at Hogwarts
"We, professors will explain to you the whole situation in much better detail than you get through the Daily Prophet. You will be working on some projects and being at Hogwarts is also for your safety." Professor McGonagall stated, although she seemed extremely tired. The children all nodded in understanding…including Fred and George, whom were planing a prank that they would test during the summer and then make a big spectacular during the school year.
"Minerva you seem very tired. Are you ok?" Molly Weasley asked.
"Oh I just haven't had some decent rest. I just came from my summer home in America and had to do some errands for Albus. Mostly its jet lag. "
"Well if you came from America we could have came to Hogwarts ourselves. There was no need for you to do that much work."
"Oh no. I kind of enjoyed being out again."
"Out again?"
"Over the years and years I have been locked in the castle or busy and I rarely get out much."
"Oh you should though. No good being locked in."
"I like to avoid the questions when I go out. So I just stay in."
"Questions?"
"This is what happens when you don't have enough sleep and too much stress and worries. I apologize for my un-clarified statements."
"You should tell my son, Percy, what good sleep can do."
"He's not sleeping?"
"Oh well he gets all into his work that he just works on it. I hardly see him and he still lives with me."
"He isn't here is he?"
"No. He works for the ministry and he would not be comfortable with some of the people who are going to be here."
"Oh. Well that makes sense."
"I haven't told him that Sirius is innocent yet."
"You haven't?"
"No. I'm not sure he would believe me. He might go report it. So to be safe I didn't tell him."
"He seemed dedicated to his work when he was still at Hogwarts. So why the change."
Sniggers
can be heard from the children. It is quieted down by Bill and Charlie all
though they can be seen struggling to hold it in to.
"Oh he's dedicated to his work. But the Ministry has pounded such endless morals in his head it isn't even funny anymore."
"It wasn't like that when Fudge wasn't Minister." Arthur Weasley commented.
"I bet it wasn't. Fudge has brought lots of change although most of it is unnecessary and a pain for everyone except him." Minerva said.
"Arthur, what has Fudge been saying recently anyway? I've heard from other people that he's doing something that are dividing the people." Molly asked.
"He's talking with the school governors about sacking some teachers and taking some power away from the professors and especially Albus. "
"Has he lost it…"
"I can not believe…"
"He has the nerve…"
"What are we going to do?" Hermione asked.
"Uh…we will probably have to discuss it with the other professors before we take action and get more details about it…"
"The details have surely been hush…but someone will get to the bottom of this…"
"Well Minerva, back to you. Really how are you?"
"Molly I'm fine."
"You don't seem fine. There's this certain air that is usually around you that is missing. A sense of security…a sense of calm…a sense of something that I can't place my finger on."
"What ever sense that I'm missing…I'm sure I can do fine without it." Minerva replied although she seems to answer quickly and trying to hide something.
"What do you mean by that, Minerva? If something is wrong or bothering you…you can always come to us. You are surrounded by friends who are willing to help you."
(While Molly is lecturing and rambling on…Minerva takes a slow outside look of everything…or mainly the ramblings.)
At certain times when Molly Weasley was trying to find the REAL Minerva McGonagall…Minerva would mutter certain comments…such as
(You
are surrounded by friends…) (That may
just be the problem)
(The
real Minerva McGonagall…) (Is there
such thing as real…anymore)
(Are
you tired?) (…)
(Are
you all right?) (…)
(Is
there anything wrong?) (They might as
well ask me if I'm sane.)
(Why
this and Why that) (I'm not queen of
all answers…sheesh…chill)
(Blah…Blah…Blah…) (Is the world going to end?)
(Really
Min…) (Have I stooped so low so fast)
(lalalala…) (Yes can you believe that…I'm having a
conversation with myself…I'm sure the children enjoy seeing me like this)
(Back
into reality…)
"Nothing is wrong."
"Then why did it take you so long to answer my question?"
"I was thinking."
"Thinking? Is that the best excuse you can come up with, Min?"
"You never know these days."
"Arrrrgggggg! Min!"
"What!"
"Let's get back to a conversation with complete and clear sentences that have no relation with vague statements. Min, you have to admit that you seem different than usual."
"And Molly…what is considered usual these days?"
"Min…of all people….I would think that you would know the definition of usual…"
"Oh, of course I do. Usual: has no definite term…meaning how the word is taken into perspective…and I will leave the actual denotation of the word to be left alone."
"Min. (a sigh can be heard.) Please."
"Molly, I am fine. Besides whatever you find unusual about me…I assure you I can do without."
(A sense of uneasiness is in the air…it disturbs everyone except some people…)
"Min…be serious. Can you do without you laughter? Because I sense that you are missing that and some other important traits."
"Uh Mum."
"Yes,
"Well…um…if…uh Professor McGonagall has laughter no one has heard her laugh."
"Are you serious?"
"Yes, Mum. Even Hermione agrees. Professor McGonagall hardly shows any feelings."
"Well besides certain ones."
"Minerva, you seemed to have closed in."
"Me. Closed in? What do you mean by that, Molly?"
"You used to be more…"
Peering out of his office window, Albus Dumbledore was amused at the scene below:
Minerva, the Weasleys, Ms. Granger, and Mr. Potter were having some bickering argument well more really Minerva and Molly Weasley. Well I guess I must go and meet them in the entrance hall.
Later on from the steps of Hogwarts…
A forced cough can be heard…
I am so honored to be invisible for once in my lifetime…
"An
exasperated sigh can be heard…Albus."
"Oh no…people can see me again…laughter can be heard from the students. "
"Very
funny, Albus."
A
chuckle can be heard. "Oh
well…Welcome to Hogwarts…"
"Uh, Albus, we've been here before."
"Uh sorry, just going by the rules. "
"rules?"
"The ministry is making everyone here follow certain strict and
standard rules. In my opinion, these rules are more than standard."
"Is it true Minerva?"
"I'm sorry to say so."
"Would this have anything to do with teachers losing sleep because of
these rules?"
"It might."
"Really what is the Ministry trying to do."
"Who knows…I believe that's this years goal: to find out what the
Ministry is trying to do.
"Well let's all get settle. Everyone can roam around for a while since
everything is not quite ready yet. Oh and Minerva I would avoid everyone
especially Severus if I were you."
Silence and suspicion is in the air.
"Where do you guys want to go?"
"Who knows? Why don't we just walk around and see."
This scene is told by some wise
old person (for me to know and you to find out)
At the old school, silence would be a virtue during the school year.
But many people in the castle would have enjoyed the sound of cheerful children
inside the castle's walls. Everyone in the castle could feel the presence of
something. Something unknown to some and known to others. The ones, who knew,
were either dead or being hunted down. But many people had no idea that many
were running for their lives.
History repeats itself. Years ago people's lives were endangered.
People were being hunted down, but as it is now people have no clue. People are
dying and this time it is being quieted down. Everyone was infuriated that all
of this was happening and yet people on their own sides were slowing the
process of victory. If victory would ever come.
People who know about this secrecy, this absurdity, are either having
the time of their lives enjoying it or…
Or what?
Next time the old wise person will be revealed. And I am going to try my best to actually not abandon this story again. Bad Minzzer. But lets say that her computer, disk, parents, school, and life all want to stop Minzzer. Minzzer is not going to even go on how many times she lost the whole story because of her disk. Now she has everything backed up…hope it doesn't happen again.
A/N: For my knowledge would you like This story…What We Fear Is Happening…or my other story…Life of Mistakes…or my other, other story…The Evil Is Rising…finished first. I probably will finish whatever story my writer's block will let me finish. I'm just wondering what you guys like best. You know how I'm saying that I have Writer's Block…I think I'm getting word block…(can't think of a word for something and my thesaurus is not helping me.) (ahhhhhhhh) Please Review and readers of Life of Mistakes please answer the questions at the top. J
I'll probably continue with this story and leave the others till later. (???)
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