Somewhere Out There
~*~Chapter 3~*~
"Jona, Persephone." He called. The nervous little girl approached the stool and the hat shouted "Hufflepuff!" Clapping bursted through the hall, especially from the Hufflepuff table, where the hard working sat. Krista smiled. She absoloutely loved watching sortings when she was in Hogwarts as a student. Now she got to watch as Charms teacher, and head of Ravenclaw. She looked lovingly at Percy, standing at the front, holding a parchment with first year's names on them, that he read. While they sat on the stool, he would glance over at her quickly and wink which would make her giggle silently. No one was aware of their relationship yet, though she was getting some confused looks from people who couldn't understand what was so funny.
"Dessert, Jamie" (A/N: Ya I suck at making up names, is that a problem?) Just then a taller boy appeared with blonde hair and blue eyes, nervously approaching the stool. Percy put the hat on him and saw the hat was having a rather difficult time placing him. He took this opportunity to catch a glance at Krista and wink again. He saw her squeal with delight and he chuckled. My god, he thought, he never believed he would have his Hogwarts fantasy after Hogwarts! Then, the hat finally shouted "Gryffindor" and he clapped a little extra, since it was his house. He looked down the scroll. That was the last child. He took the stool and the hat and gave them to Professor Dumbledore. He took his place beside Professor Dumbledore, and Krista, who he nudged without being seen. She nudged him back and laughed. Dumbledore, who seemingly got hit accidentally by Percy, looked over at him and smiled. Percy and Krista stopped dead in their tracks and stared wide eyed at him like they were caught with their hands in a cookie jar. He laughed and winked at them, and Krista looked puzzled at Percy. He shrugged as the food appeared on their plates. They dug in and talked animatedly about the year ahead.
The next day, classes commenced.
Krista smiled warmly at the first year Ravenclaw and Hufflepuffs entering the room. Some smiled back, some were too nervous to even look at her. She chuckled as she rounded the desk to sit on it, facing them.
"Good morning class! I am Professor Valley! I am your charms teacher, and head of Ravenclaw house! I hope you will enjoy me as a professor as much as I'm sure I will enjoy you as students! Alright then, let's get started. I am going to show you the 'Wingardium Leviosa' spell, which makes things levitate, or, fly. Alright, here we go."
"Good morning class. I am Professor Weasley. Please be seated and we will start working on-" "We know who you are, unfortunately!" Ron Weasley, sixth year Gryffindor and Percy's brother yelled out. Even the Slytherins in the class sniggered. "Do NOT call out, Mr. Weasley, or I will remove points from Gryffindor!" Percy countered. "Oh, come off it Percy-" "Five points from Gryffindor! You will all treat me with respect, although you might know me. If there are any more interruptions, I will remove 50 points, from BOTH houses!" This notably calmed both classes, although Percy could hear some tell-offs muttered under people's breath. He shook his head as he fumbled around the desk for his papers.
After supper, Percy stayed behind in the hall, pretending to be working on the next day's assignments, but really, he was waiting for Krista, who pretended to leave. She opened the door, peaked in, and Percy couldn't help but realise how cute she looked, so nervous someone would stumble upon there secret, and new relationship. Ever since that faithful night, they had been seeing each other, and Percy could tell his feelings for her never really left after Hogwarts, just were hidden. She opened the door fully and began to walk with a certain bounce in her step, had her head high in the air with a big smile plastered on her face, as Percy waved and winked. This made her wave and wink too. Finally she reached the long table and without a word between them cupped his face, pulled him closer and kissed him fully on the lips. He slipped his tongue over her lips hoping for entrance, but she kept her lips clamped shut. He wondered why. Then she pulled away quickly, and grinned wildly, as she began to walk away. He circled the table to chase after her, wondering where she was headed. She looked back, gasped when she saw him coming after her, and began to run. He, bewildered by her sudden childish nature, began to run too. She went down the stairs, and through the main doors laughing wildly when she finally got outside. He began to laugh too, in between gasps of breath as he tried to call out to her. Finally, he yelled to her.
"Krista, where are you going?! Come back, or I'll be forced to catch you!"
"I'd like to see you try!" At this, she quickened her pace, and headed for the broom shed. He looked at the broom shed and back at her.
"You know, this is totally unbecoming of a teacher." Percy was cut off by her laughter as she quickly shut the door behind her. She locked it with a complicated spell, as Percy fumbled for his wand to un-do it. Meanwhile, Krista was inside, transfiguring a window into a door. She quietly slipped out with a broomstick in her hand. She zoomed off, high in the air, as she turned to surprise Percy. While she saw him trying to break the spell she put on the door (do not unlock to anybody but her) she floated silently behind him, until she was mere centimeters from the back of his neck. She then kissed it as he squealed and turned around, holding his wand out. She giggled at him, and quickly unlocked the broom shed as she sailed off, over to one of the hoops guarding the right end of the quidditch field. She waved at him tauntingly as he pondered the door. Should he take a broom? He was just starting his job, what if Professor Dumbledore found out? But then again. he was a teacher, and who would know? Boy, he thought, Krista has really changed you! You'd never have these thoughts in Hogwarts while you were a student! Then he nodded to himself as he opened the door, took a broom, fixed the window, and walked out. He waved the broom tauntingly over his head to her, and wearily got on. Oh boy, he thought, you were never good at flying. he muttered "up" and the broom immediately shot in his hand. He mounted it, and soared into the air.
The wind on his face was very nice, a light breeze of a warm summer evening. He spotted Krista circling one of the stands, and silently soared over to her. He waited on one end for her to come around, but felt eyes over his eyes from behind. He squeeled again and he heard laughter. He turned around. Krista was riding on his broom. How in the world did she get on his broom, anyway? She put her tiny arms around his waist and placed her head on his shoulder, and he didn't know what to do. A fire was building up inside his gut from her touch, and all he wanted to do was drop to the ground and kiss her all night. But something else was building up inside of him. He had an urge for adventure.
"Hold on!" He whispered over his shoulder, and heard Krista gasp when she found out he was actually going to take her somewhere. He grabbed the handle more carefully, and urged the broom forward quickly. He had never felt so comfortable or at ease on a broom, perhaps it was the presence of the woman he loved on the broom.
Wait. He loved this woman? He. Loved. Her. He suddenly had ANOTHER urge. He quickly came to the opposite end of the lake, a secluded area with trees and a beach (A/N Yes, according to me there is a beach on one part of the lake) and settled the broom to the ground. He got of, ready to pick Krista up and off the broom, but she felt the need to get off herself. Of course, being her clumsy self, she tripped, and Percy again felt himself falling for this woman. Literally. He ended up on his back, with a loud "Hmph!" as Krista landed on top of him.
"Oh, gosh Percy! Why does this always happen! I'm so sorry, are you hurt?" Percy moaned and rolled over, evidently ok. She laughed and kissed his cheek. She then groaned as she tried to pull him up to a sitting position. He got up, and leaned against a tree. She layed her head on his chest and they both stared at the evening sun.
"It's beautiful, eh Perce?" Krista breathed. "Almost as beautiful as the company I am keeping." Percy said, obviously unaware what he just said. He was snapped back when he heard Krista sigh and kiss his lips quickly. He wrapped his arms protectively around her as they went back to staring at the sunset falling over the castle. Then, Percy's urge to tell her resurfaced.
"Krista, I love you more than words can say, you do know that, don't you?" Krista gasped, and turned to face him with a serious expression on her face. "You're.you're serious!" She muttered. He looked slightly hurt, as she put her hand to his face. "I love you too Percy, with all my heart!" She kissed him again, fully on the lips. She pulled back after about 2 minutes, and smiled as she rested her head on his chest and cuddled up to him. Percy couldn't help but stare at her beauty while she slept. Her long hair glittered and shined in the setting sun, her lightly eyeshadowed eyes closed delicately, those full, pink lips closed, but in a smile. Her light, white skin looking like porcelain.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* ~*~*~ One year later...
Percy rested in the chair in his quarters by the fire, a book open on his stomach. A soft knock came at the door. He knew immediately who it was. He smiled and walked over to open it. Krista stood at the door, as he scooped her up and brought her in. She giggled and held tightly onto him, as though he would drop her. And drop her he did, right on the bed. She laughed out loud, and watched as he went away to fetch something. She closed her eyes for a moment, until she felt a peck on her nose. She wildly swatted the air, and got her arms wrapped around Percy. He chuckled and then knelt by the bed. She rested her head on her hand. She looked her over. Her tiny feet, in those platform shoes she wore to make her seem taller, her brownish pantyhose on her long, slender legs, the blackish grey skirt that hugged her hips, her black robes with her Ravenclaw symbol (A/N according to this story, all the teachers wear their old house symbols on their robes..), her pink V-neck shirt that, with her laying in this position, showed the curve on her breasts, her delicate facial features, and that hair. He reached out to stroke it, and she closed her eyes and smiled. He then nudged her gently. She opened her eyes.
"Krista, I've been in love with you ever since I laid eyes on you in first year. Since then, I've always wanted to be with you. And now I am living my wish, no, my fantasy, and I never want to let it go. Kristin Sabrina Valley, will you do the honour of being my wife?" Krista gasped and clasped her hand over her mouth. Tears started to stream down her face as Percy opened the beautiful box to show a golden ring with a gem that constantly changed colours. After a moment, she finally regained her composure.
"Oh Percy! It's BEAUTIFUL! OF COURSE I'LL MARRY YOU!" With that, she let out a tremendous cry and hugged him tight, pulling him up onto the bed. He sat with his legs on either side of her as he gently took her hand and slid on the ring. She started to cry, as he changed positions so she could sit in his lap. She cried with joy into his chest as he rubbed her back and shushed into her hair.
Krista awoke to the morning sun, realising she fell asleep in Percy's room. She remembered she had classes, and started to hurry to get dressed, looking at the alarm clock which read 6:30. She was going to have to hurry to get ready now. Just then, she heard laughter coming from the bed. Percy was propped up on his elbow, looking handsome as ever, chuckling at her. She stopped, raised one eyebrow at him and said,
"Classes Percy!" This caused him to laugh even harder, when he responded,
"I didn't know classes were now scheduled for Saturday as well!" She looked at him, then picked up her wand.
"Accio Calendar" Just then, the calendar with moving pictures of Percy and herself (Percy got it custom made) floated over to her. She looked at it. Friday was circled, and 'Propose to Krista' was written on it. She smiled. He even scheduled his proposals. Then she remembered. She looked down at the ring on her finger, rapidly changing colours. She ran over to the bed, half dressed, and jumped beside Percy and kissed him long into the afternoon.
"Jona, Persephone." He called. The nervous little girl approached the stool and the hat shouted "Hufflepuff!" Clapping bursted through the hall, especially from the Hufflepuff table, where the hard working sat. Krista smiled. She absoloutely loved watching sortings when she was in Hogwarts as a student. Now she got to watch as Charms teacher, and head of Ravenclaw. She looked lovingly at Percy, standing at the front, holding a parchment with first year's names on them, that he read. While they sat on the stool, he would glance over at her quickly and wink which would make her giggle silently. No one was aware of their relationship yet, though she was getting some confused looks from people who couldn't understand what was so funny.
"Dessert, Jamie" (A/N: Ya I suck at making up names, is that a problem?) Just then a taller boy appeared with blonde hair and blue eyes, nervously approaching the stool. Percy put the hat on him and saw the hat was having a rather difficult time placing him. He took this opportunity to catch a glance at Krista and wink again. He saw her squeal with delight and he chuckled. My god, he thought, he never believed he would have his Hogwarts fantasy after Hogwarts! Then, the hat finally shouted "Gryffindor" and he clapped a little extra, since it was his house. He looked down the scroll. That was the last child. He took the stool and the hat and gave them to Professor Dumbledore. He took his place beside Professor Dumbledore, and Krista, who he nudged without being seen. She nudged him back and laughed. Dumbledore, who seemingly got hit accidentally by Percy, looked over at him and smiled. Percy and Krista stopped dead in their tracks and stared wide eyed at him like they were caught with their hands in a cookie jar. He laughed and winked at them, and Krista looked puzzled at Percy. He shrugged as the food appeared on their plates. They dug in and talked animatedly about the year ahead.
The next day, classes commenced.
Krista smiled warmly at the first year Ravenclaw and Hufflepuffs entering the room. Some smiled back, some were too nervous to even look at her. She chuckled as she rounded the desk to sit on it, facing them.
"Good morning class! I am Professor Valley! I am your charms teacher, and head of Ravenclaw house! I hope you will enjoy me as a professor as much as I'm sure I will enjoy you as students! Alright then, let's get started. I am going to show you the 'Wingardium Leviosa' spell, which makes things levitate, or, fly. Alright, here we go."
"Good morning class. I am Professor Weasley. Please be seated and we will start working on-" "We know who you are, unfortunately!" Ron Weasley, sixth year Gryffindor and Percy's brother yelled out. Even the Slytherins in the class sniggered. "Do NOT call out, Mr. Weasley, or I will remove points from Gryffindor!" Percy countered. "Oh, come off it Percy-" "Five points from Gryffindor! You will all treat me with respect, although you might know me. If there are any more interruptions, I will remove 50 points, from BOTH houses!" This notably calmed both classes, although Percy could hear some tell-offs muttered under people's breath. He shook his head as he fumbled around the desk for his papers.
After supper, Percy stayed behind in the hall, pretending to be working on the next day's assignments, but really, he was waiting for Krista, who pretended to leave. She opened the door, peaked in, and Percy couldn't help but realise how cute she looked, so nervous someone would stumble upon there secret, and new relationship. Ever since that faithful night, they had been seeing each other, and Percy could tell his feelings for her never really left after Hogwarts, just were hidden. She opened the door fully and began to walk with a certain bounce in her step, had her head high in the air with a big smile plastered on her face, as Percy waved and winked. This made her wave and wink too. Finally she reached the long table and without a word between them cupped his face, pulled him closer and kissed him fully on the lips. He slipped his tongue over her lips hoping for entrance, but she kept her lips clamped shut. He wondered why. Then she pulled away quickly, and grinned wildly, as she began to walk away. He circled the table to chase after her, wondering where she was headed. She looked back, gasped when she saw him coming after her, and began to run. He, bewildered by her sudden childish nature, began to run too. She went down the stairs, and through the main doors laughing wildly when she finally got outside. He began to laugh too, in between gasps of breath as he tried to call out to her. Finally, he yelled to her.
"Krista, where are you going?! Come back, or I'll be forced to catch you!"
"I'd like to see you try!" At this, she quickened her pace, and headed for the broom shed. He looked at the broom shed and back at her.
"You know, this is totally unbecoming of a teacher." Percy was cut off by her laughter as she quickly shut the door behind her. She locked it with a complicated spell, as Percy fumbled for his wand to un-do it. Meanwhile, Krista was inside, transfiguring a window into a door. She quietly slipped out with a broomstick in her hand. She zoomed off, high in the air, as she turned to surprise Percy. While she saw him trying to break the spell she put on the door (do not unlock to anybody but her) she floated silently behind him, until she was mere centimeters from the back of his neck. She then kissed it as he squealed and turned around, holding his wand out. She giggled at him, and quickly unlocked the broom shed as she sailed off, over to one of the hoops guarding the right end of the quidditch field. She waved at him tauntingly as he pondered the door. Should he take a broom? He was just starting his job, what if Professor Dumbledore found out? But then again. he was a teacher, and who would know? Boy, he thought, Krista has really changed you! You'd never have these thoughts in Hogwarts while you were a student! Then he nodded to himself as he opened the door, took a broom, fixed the window, and walked out. He waved the broom tauntingly over his head to her, and wearily got on. Oh boy, he thought, you were never good at flying. he muttered "up" and the broom immediately shot in his hand. He mounted it, and soared into the air.
The wind on his face was very nice, a light breeze of a warm summer evening. He spotted Krista circling one of the stands, and silently soared over to her. He waited on one end for her to come around, but felt eyes over his eyes from behind. He squeeled again and he heard laughter. He turned around. Krista was riding on his broom. How in the world did she get on his broom, anyway? She put her tiny arms around his waist and placed her head on his shoulder, and he didn't know what to do. A fire was building up inside his gut from her touch, and all he wanted to do was drop to the ground and kiss her all night. But something else was building up inside of him. He had an urge for adventure.
"Hold on!" He whispered over his shoulder, and heard Krista gasp when she found out he was actually going to take her somewhere. He grabbed the handle more carefully, and urged the broom forward quickly. He had never felt so comfortable or at ease on a broom, perhaps it was the presence of the woman he loved on the broom.
Wait. He loved this woman? He. Loved. Her. He suddenly had ANOTHER urge. He quickly came to the opposite end of the lake, a secluded area with trees and a beach (A/N Yes, according to me there is a beach on one part of the lake) and settled the broom to the ground. He got of, ready to pick Krista up and off the broom, but she felt the need to get off herself. Of course, being her clumsy self, she tripped, and Percy again felt himself falling for this woman. Literally. He ended up on his back, with a loud "Hmph!" as Krista landed on top of him.
"Oh, gosh Percy! Why does this always happen! I'm so sorry, are you hurt?" Percy moaned and rolled over, evidently ok. She laughed and kissed his cheek. She then groaned as she tried to pull him up to a sitting position. He got up, and leaned against a tree. She layed her head on his chest and they both stared at the evening sun.
"It's beautiful, eh Perce?" Krista breathed. "Almost as beautiful as the company I am keeping." Percy said, obviously unaware what he just said. He was snapped back when he heard Krista sigh and kiss his lips quickly. He wrapped his arms protectively around her as they went back to staring at the sunset falling over the castle. Then, Percy's urge to tell her resurfaced.
"Krista, I love you more than words can say, you do know that, don't you?" Krista gasped, and turned to face him with a serious expression on her face. "You're.you're serious!" She muttered. He looked slightly hurt, as she put her hand to his face. "I love you too Percy, with all my heart!" She kissed him again, fully on the lips. She pulled back after about 2 minutes, and smiled as she rested her head on his chest and cuddled up to him. Percy couldn't help but stare at her beauty while she slept. Her long hair glittered and shined in the setting sun, her lightly eyeshadowed eyes closed delicately, those full, pink lips closed, but in a smile. Her light, white skin looking like porcelain.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* ~*~*~ One year later...
Percy rested in the chair in his quarters by the fire, a book open on his stomach. A soft knock came at the door. He knew immediately who it was. He smiled and walked over to open it. Krista stood at the door, as he scooped her up and brought her in. She giggled and held tightly onto him, as though he would drop her. And drop her he did, right on the bed. She laughed out loud, and watched as he went away to fetch something. She closed her eyes for a moment, until she felt a peck on her nose. She wildly swatted the air, and got her arms wrapped around Percy. He chuckled and then knelt by the bed. She rested her head on her hand. She looked her over. Her tiny feet, in those platform shoes she wore to make her seem taller, her brownish pantyhose on her long, slender legs, the blackish grey skirt that hugged her hips, her black robes with her Ravenclaw symbol (A/N according to this story, all the teachers wear their old house symbols on their robes..), her pink V-neck shirt that, with her laying in this position, showed the curve on her breasts, her delicate facial features, and that hair. He reached out to stroke it, and she closed her eyes and smiled. He then nudged her gently. She opened her eyes.
"Krista, I've been in love with you ever since I laid eyes on you in first year. Since then, I've always wanted to be with you. And now I am living my wish, no, my fantasy, and I never want to let it go. Kristin Sabrina Valley, will you do the honour of being my wife?" Krista gasped and clasped her hand over her mouth. Tears started to stream down her face as Percy opened the beautiful box to show a golden ring with a gem that constantly changed colours. After a moment, she finally regained her composure.
"Oh Percy! It's BEAUTIFUL! OF COURSE I'LL MARRY YOU!" With that, she let out a tremendous cry and hugged him tight, pulling him up onto the bed. He sat with his legs on either side of her as he gently took her hand and slid on the ring. She started to cry, as he changed positions so she could sit in his lap. She cried with joy into his chest as he rubbed her back and shushed into her hair.
Krista awoke to the morning sun, realising she fell asleep in Percy's room. She remembered she had classes, and started to hurry to get dressed, looking at the alarm clock which read 6:30. She was going to have to hurry to get ready now. Just then, she heard laughter coming from the bed. Percy was propped up on his elbow, looking handsome as ever, chuckling at her. She stopped, raised one eyebrow at him and said,
"Classes Percy!" This caused him to laugh even harder, when he responded,
"I didn't know classes were now scheduled for Saturday as well!" She looked at him, then picked up her wand.
"Accio Calendar" Just then, the calendar with moving pictures of Percy and herself (Percy got it custom made) floated over to her. She looked at it. Friday was circled, and 'Propose to Krista' was written on it. She smiled. He even scheduled his proposals. Then she remembered. She looked down at the ring on her finger, rapidly changing colours. She ran over to the bed, half dressed, and jumped beside Percy and kissed him long into the afternoon.