Slyffindor
Well, it's now the 7th year at Hogwarts. Everyone's getting older... and it's sadness! But, well... it's mid-September right now... everyone's been getting used to all of their new schedules, and such. Draco is being just as evil towards Harry, Ron, and Hermione as ever... if not more so. But, all in all, everything is quite normal around Hogwarts... there's nothing really out of the ordinary... but... that all changes... on September 17th.
Well, September 17th falls around... and every student is in the great hall, for dinner..., like normal... but, suddenly, Professor McGonagall steps up, with an announcement.
Ladies and gentlemen, bellowed Professor McGonagall, I am very pleased to announce that we have a NEW student at Hogwarts!!! There were lots of quiet whispers all around the dining hall. I wonder if it's a guy or girl, pondered a 6th year male at the Hufflepuff table. I hope it's a hot guy, shouted out Lavender, while all of her girl friends giggled like mad.
I would like you all to please welcome... Nicole Lovely! There were tons of whispers around the hall... Nicole Lovely? What kind of a name is that?? as a semi-short, girl with georgous long brown hair, and green eyes walked next to Professor McGonagall. she began, I guess we've got to sort you into your proper house. And with that, McGonagall took out the sorting hat, and set Nicole upon a stool. There was even more whispering occuring... Oh, hope she's in Slytherin, began Draco, that girls pretty fine! Both Crabbe and Goyle laughed, and agreed. Seconds later, McGonagall then took that hat, and placed it upon Nicole's head. When what seemed like 10 minutes passed by (it was really only a few seconds) the hat shouted out GRYFFINDOR!!' Everyone in Gryffindor clapped and cheered, happy to have the new girl with them. Nicole was just beaming, feeling very welcomed. Draco scowled... and glared at Harry and Ron... for Nicole had set herself next to them.
Hey!! I sooo know who you are, shouted Nicole, You're Harry Potter!! I've heard that you're a really good seeker... that's totally awesome... I'm sooo happy that I'm finally gonna get to watch you play! I like being a keeper, personally. I hear that you have the newest broom stick out there.... the Firebolt 3000!! (OOS: Yes, I know... this is not Harry's broom... but, keep in mind, this is in the 7th year, and times have changed... new broom sticks have evolved!) That's so cool... I have a Nimbus Extreme... not the best, but better then most! I really do hope that I can be the keeper for your team!! Think I can try out??? Harry, Ron, and Hermione looked at eachother... their mouthes hanging open.
Do you always talk that fast? Questioned Harry.
Well, really only when I'm nervous... cause, like, ya know.. meeting new people, and stuff.. it's CRAZY!!
Well, then... yes... allright... makes sense. And... well, we do need a keeper... as we don't have one at the moment, so, you can try out, said Harry.
Thank you! OH!! Oh, oh!! I know who you are as well! shouted Nicole, pointing at Hermione, You're Hermione Granger!! Head girl, is that right???
Hermione blushed a little... Why, yes... I am....
That's awesome. Oh, sad day!! I don't really know who you are... but I do really wanna know... cause you're cute, but not in the I want you' kinda way... just as in, like... you're cool and my friend, even though you're not my friend YET', kinda way, said Nicole, staring at Ron.
Oh, ummmm.. okay.... well, I'm Ron Weasley, said Ron, somewhat blushing, holding out his hand for her to shake. She took that hand greatly, and shook hard.
So, Nicole, where do you come from? Asked Hermione. Nicole?? NICOLE???? NIIIICOOOLLEEE?!?!!?!?
Oh, I'm sorry!!! shouted Nicole, who turned her attention back towards Hermione.
What were you looking at? asked Harry, smiling.
That table over there... said Nicole, pointing at a table, which house is that?
began Ron, That's Slytherin... they're evil, you don't wanna go becoming friends with them.
Oh... but, that guy... with the blond hair... WOW! He is sooooo hot! OHMYGOSHHE'SLOOKINGOVERHERE!! shouted Nicole, turning her head away, blushing furiously. Harry, Ron, and Hermione all turn their heads... to see Malfoy looking right at them.
Nicole! You can't be serious!! MALFOY?? You like DRACO MALFOY??? shouted Ron. He shouted it a little more loudly then intended to... because nearly everyone at the Gryffindor table was staring at him.
Well, why shouldn't I? Just because YOU say he's evil? Replied Nicole.. while the rest of the Gryffindors turned back to their meals.
Well... he IS evil! Shouted Ron.
Uh huh... suuuuure he... or maybe, you're just jeeaaaaalous cause I want him, instead of you... said Nicole, smirking. Rons ears immediatly went red... almost as red as his hair.
Ugh! I am not jealous of Malfoy! Never have been, and never will be!
Ron! Calm down, I was just kidding! exclaimed Nicole. I stilll love you. Of course, only in that NEW FRIEND kinda way.
said Harry, anyways.... Nicole, where do you come from again?
Oh, well, as you've all probably noticed... I don't have an english accent... so, that's got to let you all know that I don't come from around here... I come from the USA. I used to live in Colorado, and go to a witchraft and wizardy school up in the mountains... but, well, and I guess I was too good for that school, or something... cause, about 2 weeks into it, I got a letter from Hogwarts asking me if I would consider comming hear instead of the other school, and I'm EXTREMELY fond of England, and I just couldn't say no... and now I'm here!!
Uh huh... said Harry.... still wondering how any one could speak so fast.
So, yeah. I have potions with... ummm... Nicole said, while staring down at what must be her schedule, Professor Snape... tomorrow morning... wow! Sounds fun! Which one of the teachers up there is Professor Snape? Is he cool?
GOD NO! That's him... the last chair on the left... and Snape is the exact opposite of cool... he is like the... Lord of the uncool, the anti-cool, the... began Ron.
Okay, okay, I get it! Whoa... he's pretty ugly, exclaimed Nicole.
questioned Hermione.
excliamed Nicole, turning her head away. Ron, Hermione, and Harry all turn and look at Draco... he seemed to get the message... the new Gryffindor girl LIKED him. Draco thought this to be odd. Gryffindors and Slytherins NEVER got hung out together, let alone DATE eachother... but Draco suddenly felt, what seemed to be, butterflys... flying all around his stomache. What was this feeling? Was Draco developing a... crush on this new girl? He wasn't sure.
Well, finally, dinner came to an end, and everyone was so full of food, that all the houses went back to their own common room, and just lounged next to the fire. Hermione, Ron, Harry, and their new friend, Nicole, all sat in the chairs closest to the fire.
So, Nicole... are your parents both muggles... or what? questioned Hermione.
Oh, well... no. They're both magic... ya know, non muggles, but I do know an awful lot about the muggle way of life. Cause, well, I just do. They have the coolest little inventions.. I'm extremely fond of CD players.. and such. They're so awesome!
A CD player? What's a CD? asked Ron.
Oh, well, I have my CDs with me... I brought all my favorites, here.. look.. said Nicole, taking out a Sugar Ray CD.
Sugar Ray? CD? I still don't get it all. I see a couple of dudes... on this plastic case... and this round thingy with a hole in it. What does it do?? asked Ron.
It plays music! And Sugar Ray is the name of the group... who sings this music... if you'de like, you can listen a bit...?
Oh, well... sure... said Ron.
Allright! Excliamed Nicole. She then got her CD plaer from her bag... and placed the CD into it. She then took the headphones, and placed them over his ears... she noticed that his ears tured a bright shade of red as she did this. After the head phones were in place, Nicole began to fiddle around with the buttons on the CD player. Okay Ron... I am gonna play you my favoritve song EVER! it's called When It's Over.' Hope you like. She then pressed play, and Ron jumped from the sudden noise blasting into his ears. Well, he prolly can't hear us right now... cause the song is too loud... ya know.
Nicole, if I didn't know any better... I'd say that our little Ron has a little feelings for you... said Harry, winking at her.
HEY!! I SEE YOUR MOUTHS MOVING!! WHAT ARE YOU GUYS TALKING ABOUT? excliamed Ron.
Nothing important, replied Hermione.
bellowed Ron.
screamed Hermione.
And with that, Hermione took out a spare piece of parchment... and wrote NOTHING IMPORTANT' upon it, in big, bold letters.
OH... OKAY, replied Ron.
My goodness, began Nicole, that boy is really crazy. Oh, and by the way, I doubt if what you say is true, but anyways.. it really isn't a good thing for Ron to LIKE me, cause... in all honesty... I don't like him in THAT way. And, I've only known him for... what, 4 hours? That's a tad too fast if you ask me... and, plus... I like that one kid in Slytherin... Draco was it? Do we have any classes with them?
Well, actually... tomorrow morning.. potions... we have with them, said Harry, grimly.
OHMYGOD, we do?!?! YAY!! Oh, I finally get to talk to my Draco!! Oh... no, wait.. he doesn't have a girlfriend... does he?
Nope... he sure doesn't, replied Harry.
Oh Harry, I could just KISS you right now!! I won't though... cause I dunno if you'de like that.... Well, if it weren't for you talking to me... from across the table... I would never have seen my Draco!! Thank you!!! exclaimed Nicole, who then got up, out of her seat, and hugged Harry. Harry just sat there.. with a very surprised look on his face... and at that moment, Ron looked up... and saw them hugging. Harry wasn't quite sure what the expression on Ron's face meant... but he was almost certain that it may have been jealousy. Finally, Nicole released Harry from her grip, and sat back down. That's when Ron took of his headphones.
Wow! That's a pretty cool invention, really. And... that was a pretty good... song. Very awesome, said Ron, handing Nicole's CD player back to her.
Aww, Ron, I'm so glad you liked it.
The next morning... RIGHT when Potions is about to start...
Hey Harry! exclaimed Nicole... who then walked over to him, and got seeming close. So, so, so... Draco's in this class... right?
Draco's right behind you, said an oh so familiar voice. With that, Nicole quickly turned her head to see who was behind her... and sure enough... it was Draco. Nicole then blushed beyond belief.
Uhhmm.. uhh.... hiii... said Nicole... quivering a bit, not looking up into Draco's eyes.
Well... it seems that you already know my name... and... I belive I know yours. Nicole Lovely is it? Questioned Draco... smiling at her. This was the first time that Harry has EVER seen Draco smile in such a way. Did Draco like Nicole too? Or... was he just playing her? Either way, Harry didn't trust Draco at all.
Ohh.... yes... Nicole Lovely is me. I mean... I am Nicole Lovely. I am her... said Nicole.. still not being able to look into his eyes. At that moment, Ron and Hermione entered the room... both aghast at the sight occuring before them. Draco? Draco MALFOY talking to a Gryffindor PEACEFULLY??? They never thought they'd see the day.
Well, Nicole, began Draco, still smiliing, would you like to be my partner for today's lesson? He then stuck out his hand... as if he were waiting for her to say yes' then for her to grab his hand, so that he could help her up the step. Which... is basically what happend. At that moment, Snape then walked into the classroom.
Everyone! Sit down right now! Class has begun, and you shall do as I say! blared Snape, who recieved many nasty glares from the Gryffindor side. Ahh... what have we here? questioned Snape... who was looking right at Nicole. You're in Gryffindor, correct?
replied Nicole, in her normal, cheery tone.
began Snape, you have spent one day with your fellow Gryffindors, and you still don't know who is who? You're sitting on the wrong side. Why? Are you just to self involved to care? Or, do you just have terrorble bad eyesight?
Oh, I'm sorry Professor... but I didn't think these seats were divided up. I didn't know I was required to sit with those in my house... I was just invited to come be partners with Draco, and I said yes. I just want to sit over here.... but, if I must sit on the Gryffindor side, then I'll go, said Nicole. Smiling... like usual.
Miss Lovely... do you... not despise Slytherin? questioned Snape, with a curious expression on his face.
NO! Of course not! Is there a reason to?
No... no... I was just wondering. Sorry to of gotten off at you like that... I didn't know you WANTED to sit with a Slytherin. My mistake, said Snape, turning slightly, and describing the potion that they were to make today.
Oh My God, whispered Ron, I don't think I've EVER seen Snape be so nice to someone in Gryffindor. In all honestly, I was expecting him to yell at her, and make her come back over here. Never in a million years did I expect THAT to happen.
began Harry, maybe he's just fond of her because she's friends with Malfoy... we both know how much Snape likes Malfoy. Ron snorted.
I don't get what Nicole see in Draco! LOOK AT HIM! He's just... so evil. He's got to be using her. I mean.. I've never seen him look... so... so......
questioned Harry.
Well.... yeah, said Ron... with a slight tone of dissapointment in his voice.
Ron... do you... LIKE Nicole, or something? Are you jealous of Malfoy?
Ummmm... well... kiiiiiinda... I suppose. Like... Ron then leaned in really close to Harry, I still LIKE Hermione more... I want to be with her more... but... Nicole... I dunno... there is just something about her... she's just... got something. I don't know what it is. But, all in all, I'd rather be with Hermione. Hermione is just spectacular.
mocked Harry, my little Ronnie is all grown up!
Oh, shuddup, replied Ron, pushing Harry's shoulder.
