The Darker Phoenix
Chapter Six
Notes: Heehee* I like my Ice Queen.
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They had made a habit of walking to and from classes together. Harry and Genesis were now the "Duo", whereas the remaining fragments of the Dream Team had become a rebellious tempest wherever they went. While Fred Weasley commanded Hermione's heart, her friendship with Ron had been one that would never end. Most unfortunately, neither Ron, nor Hermione had tragic pasts, scars that burnt, and dead parents that they could see through the means of a pendant.
So, as our two protagonists floated (yes, they floated), through the hallways, heads turned and whispers could be heard. It wasn't wrong to say that the majority of Hogwarts were still wary towards Genesis. She was too perfect. Smarter than Hermione. More practical. She possessed infinite beauty, and an obvious air of treachery. And while she had Harry Potter at her side, the students of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry refused to do anything provocative. Soon, Genesis and Harry found themselves in the Great Hall. Breakfast began silently. Neither needed words to express feelings. They had an understanding, that when they needed to talk, it would be prearranged, and they would meet in a secret alcove situated underneath the staircase of the North Tower. Now, it so happened, that there was to be such a prearranged meeting later that day after dinner. And so, for the day, neither needed to talk. They just remained within sight of each other.
With breakfast finished, both rose and continued on their way. Upon their exit, the Great Hall was filled with a hubbub of noise. The question remained: Was Harry Potter and Genesis Phoenix still human? Of course, with Miss. Hermione Granger close on their tracks beneath her very own Invisibility cloak, the truth was soon to be uncovered. Harry peered at his schedule. Double Potions first, and of course, with Slytherin. Most excellent.
Genesis and Harry arrived in the dungeons practically an hour before they were expected. Snape, with all his bat-like manner, was seated at his desk, scowl fixed on brow. He looked up, and seeing Genesis with Potter, promptly ignored them and went back to grading his papers. Genesis had that effect on teachers. They see her, they ignore, and they tend to think that saves them from any trace of dark magic. The two students seated themselves in the darkest, back corner of the room. And seeing that the desks were made for two, it was obvious that they chose to sit next to each other. Unknown to them, Hermione Granger was also in the room, and had seated herself directly next to the Duo. There she remained for nearly the entire hour before anyone spoke. Genesis broke the silence. "Sable,", she said, and Harry looked up, "I think that we are in the presence of someone who does not want to be known." Harry raised and eyebrow and closed his eyes. Upon opening them, he nodded at Genesis.
"Yup. Hermione, you can take off that silly cloak and face us." There was no change, though Hermione, beneath her cloak had stood up and was attempting to the exit the room without being notice. However, Genesis promptly raised a hand, tugged at the flowing material, and Hermione stood there, in full presence. Snape had looked up and was watching with abrupt attention. Hermione's appearance disturbed him greatly.
"Miss. Granger! I do not appreciate students appearing out of no where in my class. Give me that cloak.", he hissed, wrenching it out of Hermione grasp. Hermione looked like a peeved rabbit. Glancing at Harry for some support, she found him deeply immersed in a staring contest with Genesis. "Now,", Snape continued. "I think that will be 15 points from Gryffindor, and, detention for every night for a week with me." Snape plastered his face with a rather unattractive grin. Hermione stared adamantly at her toes, her face was priceless, and finding this irresistible black mail material, Genesis took a snapshot with her handy camera that she always carried. She turned back to Harry who had turned rather red from trying not to laugh. Genesis again took a snapshot.
The bell rang, and students began flooding into the classrooms. No sooner had the dungeons been filled, that Snape's class began a potion. It was a most peculiar one. A 'mute potion'. Hermione and Ron could be heard whispering furiously at each other.
"I'm telling you Ron, they're up to something!"
"I believe you. But what? We've no proof."
"That's what we have to find out. Stupid Snape can die for taking my cloak. And now I have detention with him for a week! Imagine what those two could do in that time!", Hermione spat. Genesis gazed at Harry, and Harry reached sideways to tap Hermione on the shoulder.
"Hermione, speak a bit softer. It wouldn't be good if we, evil ones, hear your plans.", he whispered in a mock mysterious tone. Then, Hermione, unable to contain herself, grabbed the pitcher of snail entrails and poured it over Harry's head. The class, now watching the entertainment, gasped as not only did the entrails not touched Harry, it rebounded onto Ron. The Slytherins and Gryffindors alike burst out laughing. It was the second time that Ronald Weasley had been covered in slimy creatures of some sort since his first year at Hogwarts. The laughter began to simmer as Snape approached.
"Fifty points from Gryffindor. And Miss. Granger, I regret to have to add yet another week to your detention, for... unprovoked violence.", Snape intoned. Harry and Genesis had by now, felt a little sorry for Hermione, though thoroughly thrilled at having caused a scene. They were now branded, "pranksters", as well as "evil". How fun. Genesis gave Harry the 'thumbs up'.
Potions ended, for the first time, sooner than many people thought fit. Harry and Genesis flew out of the classroom and into the hallways, where they both burst into uncontrollable laughter. Genesis clapped Harry on the back, while he clung to her shoulders with tears in his eyes. Hermione and Ron passed by, Ron still covered with snail crap, and Hermione fuming. She jerked Genesis' hair, pulling the long braids out of their clips.
"You better watch out, bitch. Don't think this is over yet.", she hissed, and threw the clips back at her. Genesis averted her glance to the clips, and guided them towards her pocket.
"So long, Miss. Granger, many wishes for happy detentions.", she replied, then walked away with Harry.
Harry gazed at her long hair. Genesis had not bothered to redo it, and now they were hanging down in four, long thick, braids.
"You know, keep your hair like that all the time, and boys'll start flocking to you.", he said.
Genesis laughed. "Haha* Remember Sable, I'm already taken."
Notes: Heehee* I like my Ice Queen.
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They had made a habit of walking to and from classes together. Harry and Genesis were now the "Duo", whereas the remaining fragments of the Dream Team had become a rebellious tempest wherever they went. While Fred Weasley commanded Hermione's heart, her friendship with Ron had been one that would never end. Most unfortunately, neither Ron, nor Hermione had tragic pasts, scars that burnt, and dead parents that they could see through the means of a pendant.
So, as our two protagonists floated (yes, they floated), through the hallways, heads turned and whispers could be heard. It wasn't wrong to say that the majority of Hogwarts were still wary towards Genesis. She was too perfect. Smarter than Hermione. More practical. She possessed infinite beauty, and an obvious air of treachery. And while she had Harry Potter at her side, the students of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry refused to do anything provocative. Soon, Genesis and Harry found themselves in the Great Hall. Breakfast began silently. Neither needed words to express feelings. They had an understanding, that when they needed to talk, it would be prearranged, and they would meet in a secret alcove situated underneath the staircase of the North Tower. Now, it so happened, that there was to be such a prearranged meeting later that day after dinner. And so, for the day, neither needed to talk. They just remained within sight of each other.
With breakfast finished, both rose and continued on their way. Upon their exit, the Great Hall was filled with a hubbub of noise. The question remained: Was Harry Potter and Genesis Phoenix still human? Of course, with Miss. Hermione Granger close on their tracks beneath her very own Invisibility cloak, the truth was soon to be uncovered. Harry peered at his schedule. Double Potions first, and of course, with Slytherin. Most excellent.
Genesis and Harry arrived in the dungeons practically an hour before they were expected. Snape, with all his bat-like manner, was seated at his desk, scowl fixed on brow. He looked up, and seeing Genesis with Potter, promptly ignored them and went back to grading his papers. Genesis had that effect on teachers. They see her, they ignore, and they tend to think that saves them from any trace of dark magic. The two students seated themselves in the darkest, back corner of the room. And seeing that the desks were made for two, it was obvious that they chose to sit next to each other. Unknown to them, Hermione Granger was also in the room, and had seated herself directly next to the Duo. There she remained for nearly the entire hour before anyone spoke. Genesis broke the silence. "Sable,", she said, and Harry looked up, "I think that we are in the presence of someone who does not want to be known." Harry raised and eyebrow and closed his eyes. Upon opening them, he nodded at Genesis.
"Yup. Hermione, you can take off that silly cloak and face us." There was no change, though Hermione, beneath her cloak had stood up and was attempting to the exit the room without being notice. However, Genesis promptly raised a hand, tugged at the flowing material, and Hermione stood there, in full presence. Snape had looked up and was watching with abrupt attention. Hermione's appearance disturbed him greatly.
"Miss. Granger! I do not appreciate students appearing out of no where in my class. Give me that cloak.", he hissed, wrenching it out of Hermione grasp. Hermione looked like a peeved rabbit. Glancing at Harry for some support, she found him deeply immersed in a staring contest with Genesis. "Now,", Snape continued. "I think that will be 15 points from Gryffindor, and, detention for every night for a week with me." Snape plastered his face with a rather unattractive grin. Hermione stared adamantly at her toes, her face was priceless, and finding this irresistible black mail material, Genesis took a snapshot with her handy camera that she always carried. She turned back to Harry who had turned rather red from trying not to laugh. Genesis again took a snapshot.
The bell rang, and students began flooding into the classrooms. No sooner had the dungeons been filled, that Snape's class began a potion. It was a most peculiar one. A 'mute potion'. Hermione and Ron could be heard whispering furiously at each other.
"I'm telling you Ron, they're up to something!"
"I believe you. But what? We've no proof."
"That's what we have to find out. Stupid Snape can die for taking my cloak. And now I have detention with him for a week! Imagine what those two could do in that time!", Hermione spat. Genesis gazed at Harry, and Harry reached sideways to tap Hermione on the shoulder.
"Hermione, speak a bit softer. It wouldn't be good if we, evil ones, hear your plans.", he whispered in a mock mysterious tone. Then, Hermione, unable to contain herself, grabbed the pitcher of snail entrails and poured it over Harry's head. The class, now watching the entertainment, gasped as not only did the entrails not touched Harry, it rebounded onto Ron. The Slytherins and Gryffindors alike burst out laughing. It was the second time that Ronald Weasley had been covered in slimy creatures of some sort since his first year at Hogwarts. The laughter began to simmer as Snape approached.
"Fifty points from Gryffindor. And Miss. Granger, I regret to have to add yet another week to your detention, for... unprovoked violence.", Snape intoned. Harry and Genesis had by now, felt a little sorry for Hermione, though thoroughly thrilled at having caused a scene. They were now branded, "pranksters", as well as "evil". How fun. Genesis gave Harry the 'thumbs up'.
Potions ended, for the first time, sooner than many people thought fit. Harry and Genesis flew out of the classroom and into the hallways, where they both burst into uncontrollable laughter. Genesis clapped Harry on the back, while he clung to her shoulders with tears in his eyes. Hermione and Ron passed by, Ron still covered with snail crap, and Hermione fuming. She jerked Genesis' hair, pulling the long braids out of their clips.
"You better watch out, bitch. Don't think this is over yet.", she hissed, and threw the clips back at her. Genesis averted her glance to the clips, and guided them towards her pocket.
"So long, Miss. Granger, many wishes for happy detentions.", she replied, then walked away with Harry.
Harry gazed at her long hair. Genesis had not bothered to redo it, and now they were hanging down in four, long thick, braids.
"You know, keep your hair like that all the time, and boys'll start flocking to you.", he said.
Genesis laughed. "Haha* Remember Sable, I'm already taken."