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A/N Okay, I keep forgetting to do a Disclaimer so here it goes. I do not own: The Harry Potter series (including any of the characters), Anastasia soundtrack (including the songs in it) I do own: Lori, this story, and the ideas in it. I do not own anything else because I am not 18 yet and that means my parents rule my lil' world. Don't sue me. I have been babysitting for the last few years and I have over a thousand dollars but I will not give you any! HA!
Hermione couldn't help but notice the obvious as she waited for their new Defense against the Dark Arts teacher to arrive. Mr. and Mrs. Weasley had met at Hogwarts. So had Harry's parent's Lily and James. Percy met Penelope. Fred met Angelina. George met Alicia. Everyone found his or her soul mate while in school. If that were true than it was highly likely she would find hers within these very walls. Dean and Seamus were out as they had Parvati and Lavender. The concept of dating Neville made her shutter. He was nice, but she didn't want to become a housewife constantly picking up after her husband. She needed to make a difference; Hermione was not about to let her education go to waste. Because the concept of dating anyone older or younger Hermione let her thoughts travel to her two closest friends. Harry and Ron. Harry. She thought pondering the subject. He was cute and smart, funny and athletic. But Hermione couldn't help but picture him with Ginny. Ron. Ron was cute as well, and smart when he was trying to be. And funny and athletic. And. He was, well, he was Ron.
Hermione blushed and Harry elbowed her. Their teacher had just walked in, and it was Snape.
"This year, Professor McGonagall and I will be sharing the duties of this class, as there are no other teachers available for hire."
Ron whispered in her ear causing her to shiver again, "there just too afraid with all the roomers."
Unlike potions Snape seemed to be somewhat relaxed teaching Defense against the Dark arts. He yelled less and actually awarded a few points to Gryffindor. By the end of class even the grumpiest student had a better out take on the day.
"Hagrid, what had you been talking about after dinner on the first night back?" Harry tried
"Oh. Er. That. Nothing really." Hagrid turned his attention towards the class- a combination of Gryffindor and Slitherin.
"Well, whatever it was, were you right about it?" Harry hoped he would eulogize Hagrid into slipping up and telling him.
"Jus' running a few tests firs'" Hagrid swelled with pride "but I think I got this 'un right."
Harry gave up when he noticed Malfoy talking to Lori. She was ignoring him. "Granger" Draco yelled across the lawn. "I," Lori gave him a look. "I'm sorry." Lori smiled triumphantly at Ron and Harry who stood dumbfounded.
"Today" Hagrid's voice boomed "we'll be learning abou' Fairies." Lori stiffened, but that might have been because Malfoy had moved closer. "Can anyone tell me abou' Fairy Magic?"
Hermione's hand shot into the air. "Fairies have no need of wands and have their own brand of magic. Some even say that it is stronger than the magic used by wizards." Hagrid nodded and Hermione continued. "Fairies resemble humans but are noticeably distinguishable because of their height and wings. They, of course, can transform to become fully human for one hour at a time. Fairies start schooling at the age of 5 and continue until the age of 14. Fairies also live longer than wizards do. Fairies have royal families, Fairies of royal blood are sent to accomplish missions for lucky recipients after they are done schooling. Different social levels of Fairies can accomplish different things; some have the ability to heal and so on."
Hagrid beamed at his student, "can any'un tell me where fairies live?"
This time it wasn't Hermione who raised her hand, but Lori. "Fairies dwell in secrecy all across the world. Many believe that they can not be found. Others believe that even a muggle could wander into their lands but because of their spells whenever they thought about what they had seen, they wouldn't really care to remember. Also Fairies have the ability to create charm stones, which are incredibly valuable in the wizarding world."
"How d' you kill a fairy?" The class was silent.
Lori raised her hand. "There is some common substance that Fairies can not eat. It is unknown to wizards for their protection."
"25 poin's to Gryffindor for the combination answer. One las' question." Hagrid paused. "Ah" Hagrid paused again "nevermin', class is over."
Later that evening Hermione and Lori were missing from dinner as they sat in an empty classroom.
"What do you think of this one?" Lori asked holding up a shiny CD, Lori changed her mind and returned it to the case.
"Are you half-and-half?" Hermione asked.
Lori nearly choked. "What?"
"Half-and-half. I guess you haven't heard the phrase, your dad is a wizard. Is you mum a muggle?"
"Oh. No." She shook her head for verification. "Why do you ask?"
You have muggle CD's and a boom box" Hermione pointed out.
"Where I come from, we are much more adept to muggle ideas." Lori looked somewhat relieved. "Ah ha! Perfect I found just the one! Here, put this in" Hermione didn't even notice that Lori had changed the subject.
"Anastasia Soundtrack" Hermione read off the cover. "That was a cute movie"
Lori nodded. "Put it on At The Beginning" Lori looked excited. "I haven't performed this since I was 4 years old."
Piano playing started then a woman started to sing
We were strangers Starting out on our journey Never dreaming What we'd have to through...
Both girls listened to the song as a male voice cut in and they began to sing together.
"It's perfect" Hermione informed Lori who jumped happily.
"Alright" Lori took a deep breath. "You can sing the female part and I'll sing the male part. He sings pretty high anyways" Lori giggled.
From then on Hermione and Lori could be found practicing in the abandoned classroom after dinner -They were to hungry to skip again- practicing for their performance. Though it was more of Hermione practicing, as Lori knew song by heart, they had fun, lots of fun. The two girls were getting along nicely.
"So Hermione, we've missed you." Ron informed his friend as they walked down to Potions.
"Oh. You mean you've been having trouble with your homework and you missed having me there to tell you the answers?" Ron nodded. Hermione laughed. She had been spending a lot of time working on her song that she had almost become excited to perform it in front of the entire school. Mind you. That's almost excited. She was still terribly nervous.
"So where have you been" interjected Harry
"Practicing" Lori smiled
"For that thing tonight? What song are you singing?
"It's a secret" giggled Lori. Hermione gave Lori a look
Potions class was nearly as weird as defense against the Dark arts. Professor Snape seemed happy and he really seemed to like Lori. Draco was nice he really seemed to like Lori. Neville and Lori had been partnered up for the day and were working on their potions separately. At the end of class Snape stood, "You are to drink exactly one cup of your partners' potions and record the effects."
The students poured their potions into goblets careful to measure it exactly and exchanged it with their partners. Lori looked somewhat worried at her cup. It was the right color but not the right thickness. When Neville flashed her a sad look she shrugged and downed the cup. Her reaction was immediate. Lori began to tremble and open her mouth.
"She's not breathing!" Draco cried
Snape's wand pointed at Lori and she gasped in air until she could breath normally again. "Longbottom! You were not supposed to put Silicova in this potion. I distinctly said Sonerova!" Neville shrank away. "Miss. Granger, take Miss. Weasley to the Hospital wing, it appears she is allergic to Silicova.
"I guess we can't perform tonight. Lori, I'm sorry, I know you were looking forward to this." Hermione put an arm around the girl to comfort her. Lori was lying in one of the hospital beds and Hermione was sitting in the chair next to her.
"No, you have to. Please?" She begged in a whisper.
"I can't. The song has two parts and I only know one. Who would sing the other part?"
Hermione leaned in closer to hear Lori's whispers. "You know how I said that I performed it when I was four? Well I perform it with Ron for the family at the reunion. 10 years ago. He sang the male part." Her voice got softer, "I'm positive he still remembers all the words."
Madame Pomfrey chose that moment to enter the room. "Have you been talking again?" Lori smiled sheepishly. Madame Pomfrey handed Lori a bored and Lori's wand. "Use this"
Please Lori scrolled out onto the board. Hermione couldn't argue. "I'll go ask him now," and she trotted off to find Ron.
Ron sat in the common room in deep concentration. Of course that meant that he wasn't doing his homework, but playing chess. George was his opponent and Hermione felt bad for him. There was no way he would win.
"Check mate" Ron said proudly as his castle moved towards George's king.
"Ron, can I talk to you?" Ron turned to Hermione
"Sure, Is Lori okay?"
Hermione felt nervous and she had no idea why. "Lori's alright but allergic reaction has her unable to talk, especially sing."
"Lori had an allergic reaction? Was it Silicova?" George sounded upset he grabbed his bag he excited out the portrait hole.
"I thought he didn't care about Lori" Hermione was surprised. Ron waited for her to continue with her question. "Oh. I was wondering if - if - if you would sing with me?" Hermione's eyes were shut tight. This was so embarrassing.
Ron laughed. "I can't sing, ask Harry or someone."
"No one will be able to learn the words in time"
"Then what makes you think I will?" Ron asked
"Lori said you knew the male part to At The Beginning. You used to sing it whe-"
Ron cut her off. "When I was little" He looked somewhat dazed. As if he were remembering his childhood in flashbacks.
After a long silence Hermione tried again. "Will you?"
"Yeah," Ron looked normal again and Hermione felt relieved "Sure, I'll do it. Play the song? I just want to hear it really quickly.
Hermione hurriedly grabbed Lori's boom box and started the song before Ron would have the time to change his mind. The very familiar tune began to play and Hermione watched Ron become dazed again. The song stopped and so did his look.
Professor McGonagall's voice spoke out through the school. "All contestants please come to the main hall." Hermione felt her stomach flip flop.
"Lets go" Ron grabbed the boom box and Hermione's hand.
"Okay" she whispered allowing Ron to pull her out the portrait hole flushed with anticipation and thoughts of the red haired boy.
A/N Okay, I keep forgetting to do a Disclaimer so here it goes. I do not own: The Harry Potter series (including any of the characters), Anastasia soundtrack (including the songs in it) I do own: Lori, this story, and the ideas in it. I do not own anything else because I am not 18 yet and that means my parents rule my lil' world. Don't sue me. I have been babysitting for the last few years and I have over a thousand dollars but I will not give you any! HA!
Hermione couldn't help but notice the obvious as she waited for their new Defense against the Dark Arts teacher to arrive. Mr. and Mrs. Weasley had met at Hogwarts. So had Harry's parent's Lily and James. Percy met Penelope. Fred met Angelina. George met Alicia. Everyone found his or her soul mate while in school. If that were true than it was highly likely she would find hers within these very walls. Dean and Seamus were out as they had Parvati and Lavender. The concept of dating Neville made her shutter. He was nice, but she didn't want to become a housewife constantly picking up after her husband. She needed to make a difference; Hermione was not about to let her education go to waste. Because the concept of dating anyone older or younger Hermione let her thoughts travel to her two closest friends. Harry and Ron. Harry. She thought pondering the subject. He was cute and smart, funny and athletic. But Hermione couldn't help but picture him with Ginny. Ron. Ron was cute as well, and smart when he was trying to be. And funny and athletic. And. He was, well, he was Ron.
Hermione blushed and Harry elbowed her. Their teacher had just walked in, and it was Snape.
"This year, Professor McGonagall and I will be sharing the duties of this class, as there are no other teachers available for hire."
Ron whispered in her ear causing her to shiver again, "there just too afraid with all the roomers."
Unlike potions Snape seemed to be somewhat relaxed teaching Defense against the Dark arts. He yelled less and actually awarded a few points to Gryffindor. By the end of class even the grumpiest student had a better out take on the day.
"Hagrid, what had you been talking about after dinner on the first night back?" Harry tried
"Oh. Er. That. Nothing really." Hagrid turned his attention towards the class- a combination of Gryffindor and Slitherin.
"Well, whatever it was, were you right about it?" Harry hoped he would eulogize Hagrid into slipping up and telling him.
"Jus' running a few tests firs'" Hagrid swelled with pride "but I think I got this 'un right."
Harry gave up when he noticed Malfoy talking to Lori. She was ignoring him. "Granger" Draco yelled across the lawn. "I," Lori gave him a look. "I'm sorry." Lori smiled triumphantly at Ron and Harry who stood dumbfounded.
"Today" Hagrid's voice boomed "we'll be learning abou' Fairies." Lori stiffened, but that might have been because Malfoy had moved closer. "Can anyone tell me abou' Fairy Magic?"
Hermione's hand shot into the air. "Fairies have no need of wands and have their own brand of magic. Some even say that it is stronger than the magic used by wizards." Hagrid nodded and Hermione continued. "Fairies resemble humans but are noticeably distinguishable because of their height and wings. They, of course, can transform to become fully human for one hour at a time. Fairies start schooling at the age of 5 and continue until the age of 14. Fairies also live longer than wizards do. Fairies have royal families, Fairies of royal blood are sent to accomplish missions for lucky recipients after they are done schooling. Different social levels of Fairies can accomplish different things; some have the ability to heal and so on."
Hagrid beamed at his student, "can any'un tell me where fairies live?"
This time it wasn't Hermione who raised her hand, but Lori. "Fairies dwell in secrecy all across the world. Many believe that they can not be found. Others believe that even a muggle could wander into their lands but because of their spells whenever they thought about what they had seen, they wouldn't really care to remember. Also Fairies have the ability to create charm stones, which are incredibly valuable in the wizarding world."
"How d' you kill a fairy?" The class was silent.
Lori raised her hand. "There is some common substance that Fairies can not eat. It is unknown to wizards for their protection."
"25 poin's to Gryffindor for the combination answer. One las' question." Hagrid paused. "Ah" Hagrid paused again "nevermin', class is over."
Later that evening Hermione and Lori were missing from dinner as they sat in an empty classroom.
"What do you think of this one?" Lori asked holding up a shiny CD, Lori changed her mind and returned it to the case.
"Are you half-and-half?" Hermione asked.
Lori nearly choked. "What?"
"Half-and-half. I guess you haven't heard the phrase, your dad is a wizard. Is you mum a muggle?"
"Oh. No." She shook her head for verification. "Why do you ask?"
You have muggle CD's and a boom box" Hermione pointed out.
"Where I come from, we are much more adept to muggle ideas." Lori looked somewhat relieved. "Ah ha! Perfect I found just the one! Here, put this in" Hermione didn't even notice that Lori had changed the subject.
"Anastasia Soundtrack" Hermione read off the cover. "That was a cute movie"
Lori nodded. "Put it on At The Beginning" Lori looked excited. "I haven't performed this since I was 4 years old."
Piano playing started then a woman started to sing
We were strangers Starting out on our journey Never dreaming What we'd have to through...
Both girls listened to the song as a male voice cut in and they began to sing together.
"It's perfect" Hermione informed Lori who jumped happily.
"Alright" Lori took a deep breath. "You can sing the female part and I'll sing the male part. He sings pretty high anyways" Lori giggled.
From then on Hermione and Lori could be found practicing in the abandoned classroom after dinner -They were to hungry to skip again- practicing for their performance. Though it was more of Hermione practicing, as Lori knew song by heart, they had fun, lots of fun. The two girls were getting along nicely.
"So Hermione, we've missed you." Ron informed his friend as they walked down to Potions.
"Oh. You mean you've been having trouble with your homework and you missed having me there to tell you the answers?" Ron nodded. Hermione laughed. She had been spending a lot of time working on her song that she had almost become excited to perform it in front of the entire school. Mind you. That's almost excited. She was still terribly nervous.
"So where have you been" interjected Harry
"Practicing" Lori smiled
"For that thing tonight? What song are you singing?
"It's a secret" giggled Lori. Hermione gave Lori a look
Potions class was nearly as weird as defense against the Dark arts. Professor Snape seemed happy and he really seemed to like Lori. Draco was nice he really seemed to like Lori. Neville and Lori had been partnered up for the day and were working on their potions separately. At the end of class Snape stood, "You are to drink exactly one cup of your partners' potions and record the effects."
The students poured their potions into goblets careful to measure it exactly and exchanged it with their partners. Lori looked somewhat worried at her cup. It was the right color but not the right thickness. When Neville flashed her a sad look she shrugged and downed the cup. Her reaction was immediate. Lori began to tremble and open her mouth.
"She's not breathing!" Draco cried
Snape's wand pointed at Lori and she gasped in air until she could breath normally again. "Longbottom! You were not supposed to put Silicova in this potion. I distinctly said Sonerova!" Neville shrank away. "Miss. Granger, take Miss. Weasley to the Hospital wing, it appears she is allergic to Silicova.
"I guess we can't perform tonight. Lori, I'm sorry, I know you were looking forward to this." Hermione put an arm around the girl to comfort her. Lori was lying in one of the hospital beds and Hermione was sitting in the chair next to her.
"No, you have to. Please?" She begged in a whisper.
"I can't. The song has two parts and I only know one. Who would sing the other part?"
Hermione leaned in closer to hear Lori's whispers. "You know how I said that I performed it when I was four? Well I perform it with Ron for the family at the reunion. 10 years ago. He sang the male part." Her voice got softer, "I'm positive he still remembers all the words."
Madame Pomfrey chose that moment to enter the room. "Have you been talking again?" Lori smiled sheepishly. Madame Pomfrey handed Lori a bored and Lori's wand. "Use this"
Please Lori scrolled out onto the board. Hermione couldn't argue. "I'll go ask him now," and she trotted off to find Ron.
Ron sat in the common room in deep concentration. Of course that meant that he wasn't doing his homework, but playing chess. George was his opponent and Hermione felt bad for him. There was no way he would win.
"Check mate" Ron said proudly as his castle moved towards George's king.
"Ron, can I talk to you?" Ron turned to Hermione
"Sure, Is Lori okay?"
Hermione felt nervous and she had no idea why. "Lori's alright but allergic reaction has her unable to talk, especially sing."
"Lori had an allergic reaction? Was it Silicova?" George sounded upset he grabbed his bag he excited out the portrait hole.
"I thought he didn't care about Lori" Hermione was surprised. Ron waited for her to continue with her question. "Oh. I was wondering if - if - if you would sing with me?" Hermione's eyes were shut tight. This was so embarrassing.
Ron laughed. "I can't sing, ask Harry or someone."
"No one will be able to learn the words in time"
"Then what makes you think I will?" Ron asked
"Lori said you knew the male part to At The Beginning. You used to sing it whe-"
Ron cut her off. "When I was little" He looked somewhat dazed. As if he were remembering his childhood in flashbacks.
After a long silence Hermione tried again. "Will you?"
"Yeah," Ron looked normal again and Hermione felt relieved "Sure, I'll do it. Play the song? I just want to hear it really quickly.
Hermione hurriedly grabbed Lori's boom box and started the song before Ron would have the time to change his mind. The very familiar tune began to play and Hermione watched Ron become dazed again. The song stopped and so did his look.
Professor McGonagall's voice spoke out through the school. "All contestants please come to the main hall." Hermione felt her stomach flip flop.
"Lets go" Ron grabbed the boom box and Hermione's hand.
"Okay" she whispered allowing Ron to pull her out the portrait hole flushed with anticipation and thoughts of the red haired boy.