The evening after the introduction of the newest Slytherin was the same as
their first night as a first year. Except for the fact that people actually
knew where to go, and matured quite a bit...or not.
Ron- GOTCHA!
Ron flung a paper wad at Harry from across the room, while Professor McGonagall was re-teaching them the rules of using the rooms, and the commons.
Professor McGonagall- WEASLEY!
McGonagall growled, annoyed already with the redhead's mayhem.
Ron- Sorry, Professor...
He muttered, scuffling his feet.
Professor McGonagall- Now then ... you may all retreat to your rooms. Your items are already all there. I hope you all enjoyed your first day back at Hogwarts!
Before she could even finish, the students were already bolting for their beds, tired from the long day. Their 'stuff' would be put in their places, they would probably chat with bunkmates for a while, then drop dead asleep. And that's what they all did. Except for a few, that is. Harry couldn't sleep, worried what Malfoy would teach the newest Hogwarts classmate. Marie couldn't stop thinking about her first day, the people she'd met earlier, and what the first 'official' day of classes would be like. Malfoy even failed to sleep for a while, but he couldn't quite figure out why. He tossed and turned; trying every position there was to sleep in.
Draco- Hmm.
He sighed, looking at the ceiling.
Draco- At least she called me Draco...instead of the normal Malfoy.
He whispered to himself, staring out a window.
Draco- Not Malfoy...just, Draco.
A soft blush grew on his pale face, then he laid his head back, grinning to himself.
Draco- ..Marie..
The name repeated several times in his head, then he slowly fell asleep. The next morning, all the students were woken up, each one yawned a mighty yawn, then quickly getting dressed. Each one had a robe, with their group symbol embroidered on the left side. On his way to his first class, Malfoy spotted Marie walking by her-self.
Draco- Hey, Sly!
He ran up to her, grinning smugly.
Draco- Ready for your first class in Hogwarts?
Marie shrugged, not sure what to think.
Marie- I don't know... I'm kinda worried how the teachers will react to me...I mean...I was taught a bit differently at my old school, so...things might be a little mixed up.
Draco- Ah, they won't care. As long as you answer with something.
He stopped her, opening a book.
Draco- Also, study these spells carefully. Some teachers ask them randomly.
He pointed to a page in the back of a Potions book, and sighed.
Draco- A lot of people don't know that they're back there, but they are.
Marie- Thanks, Draco...
Draco- No problem, any time.
A long while later, all the students were notified to go to their first class, the first one of their fifth year of Hogwarts. Marie slowly walked into her Potions class, looking around for an empty seat. The moment Malfoy turned around and saw her, he growled at Goyle, one of his fellow Slytherin, telling him to move.
Goyle- Why?
Goyle asked strangely, tilting his head to the side.
Draco- Just DO IT!
Goyle- Then where would I sit?
Malfoy looked around for a second, seeing an empty seat by Harry.
Draco- Go sit by Potter!
Goyle eyed him, mouth wide.
Goyle- Potter?! Why Potter?
Malfoy growled again, pushing Goyle out of the seat.
Draco- Just go! Hey, Marie!
He raised a hand, waving at her. Upon seeing her only friend with an empty seat, she scampered over, quickly sitting down.
Marie- Thanks, Draco.
She smiled, placing her books on the table in front of her. Goyle jumped in the seat by Harry, already talking to someone from across the room.
Harry- Excuse me?
Harry looked confused.
Harry- Don't you usually sit with Malfoy?
Goyle nodded, then pointed behind himself, a few seats to the right. Sitting there was Malfoy and Marie, talking. Harry growled, turning to face the front of the room, arms folded.
Professor Snape- Welcome children.
Professor Snape entered, sneering.
Professor Snape- You are here for one reason, and one reason only. To learn the subtle science, and art of potion making.
*Ah, same words as last year...* Harry thought to himself. Snape then picked up the roll call, looking through it.
Professor Snape- Well, well... looks like we've got the new Slytherin in our class. This should be fun.
He smirked, glaring at Marie. She looked a little scared.
Professor Snape- Now, now. No reason to be afraid of me...yet.
Snape smirked, turning to put something away.
Draco- Don't worry about him, it's all a bluff.
Professor Snape- What was THAT?
Snape whirled around, staring at Malfoy.
Draco- Uh, I said you're tough, very tough.
Professor Snape- All right then.
He turned around, grabbing a book, then faced the class again.
Professor Snape- Now, who can tell me... what would happen if I mixed...
He paused, glancing to Harry. *Oh... shoot! He's going to ask me again... Probably the same question... and I don't know!* His thoughts ran wild in his head, he barely could stand to look up at Snape.
Professor Snape- What would happen if I mixed ... the venom of an African Asp, with the crushed horn of a Narwhale?
He glanced to Marie, who looked a bit surprised at hearing that question.
Professor Snape- Marie!
Marie looked down for a second, then looked back up.
Marie- Nothing would happen at all. The combination would just ... form together, and not do anything.
A few students winced, and a few sympathetic 'Uh Ohs' were head, even Malfoy looked kind of uncertain. For Snape's questions, he demanded an answer that had a meaning, and would explain what kind of effect, and aide the combo of whatever he asked, would make.
Professor Snape- Very good, Marie. Very good.
He sneered, then started to ask another question, glaring at Harry. Malfoy was wide eyed, and his mouth was wide open, as well.
Draco- How did you know that?
Marie- Well...we learned about those types of animalia at my old school...and what they consist of...
Draco- You're amazing...
Malfoy smirked, then looked back to Snape. Harry was listening to their whole conversation, and was furious. *If Malfoy teams up with that Marie... they could definitely find a way to kick me out..* He gulped, sweating a bit. Snape was staring at Harry, without the young wizard even knowing.
Professor Snape- Potter!
He snapped, slamming a hand on the table Harry sat at.
Professor Snape- Well? What is the answer?
Harry felt like he couldn't breathe, yet he managed to squeak out.
Harry- I... don't know, sir.
The frown on Snape's face grew into a snarl, and his hand seemed to claw at the table.
Professor Snape- Ah, and again, fame isn't everything.
He sneered, rolling his eyes. Malfoy couldn't help but snicker. Marie looked at him, grinning a bit herself. Then she raised her hand.
Professor Snape- Yes Marie.
Marie- Excuse me fath...er, sir, but is there really a need to be rude to your students?
Marie said smirking. Snape looked at her. There where gasps around the room. Draco looked at Marie as if she had just cursed at the teacher.
Professor Snape- Very well, Marie.
Marie smiled at Harry then went back to watching Snape. The rest of the day's classes went by pretty quick, except for Marie, who thought the Flying Lessons were hell. She didn't want to tell Madam Hooch she wasn't taught the ways of flying in her other school, but when she first got on a broom, it showed. The broom moved around frantically, since it was expecting an already agile rider. A few Slytherin members helped her off, and Hooch taught her the basics, embarrassing the poor girl. That night, Marie lay awake, thinking her day over.
Marie- So embarrassing..
She groaned, looking up at the ceiling. A tiger appeared on her lap.
Marie- Torch! There you are! Great to see you finally made it.
The tiger laid down next to her.
Draco- Pssst!
A soft hiss came from by the door, and it slowly opened. Marie didn't look over, thinking it was just the wind.
Draco- Sly!
Malfoy whispered, tapping her on the shoulder.
Marie- What? Draco?!
She gasped, surprised.
Draco- What the bloody hell...
Draco was bemused when he saw the tiger.
Marie- He's a protector, I can explain to you later.
Draco- Ok then. Come on.
He grabbed Marie's arm, helping her up.
Marie- Draco...what are you doing here?
He picked up her robe, which was hanging on the bedpost, and handed it to her.
Draco- Follow me.
Marie- Torch, you stay here.
Draco- Torch?
Marie- I told you I'd explain later.
She got up, put her robe on (as well as some shoes), and followed the blonde Slytherin.
Marie- Draco, tell me. Where are we go-
Before she could finish, he pulled her against the wall, covering her mouth. She mumbled, squirming a bit.
Draco- Shh...
Malfoy shushed her quietly, slowly moving into the shadows, quietly, as a pair of Professors walked by. As soon as they were out of sight, Malfoy let go of her, chuckling a bit.
Draco- I'm giving you free riding lessons.
He motioned her to follow him, while he grabbed a broom out of a small closet.
Draco- Come on.
They walked outside, shivering a bit.
Draco- All right. Lets get started...
He said cheerfully, putting the broom on the ground.
Marie- Uh, don't you have to be on the broom to start?
Marie tilted her head to the side, grinning a bit. Malfoy smiled coolly, holding his hand out above the magical item.
Draco- Up.
Reacting to his command, the broom raised up, going into Malfoy's grasp.
Draco- See? You need to first get the broom's trust, so it knows you're not afraid.
He put it down.
Draco- Now, you try.
Marie raised a hand above it, sighing a bit.
Marie- Up.
The broom shook a bit, but didn't raise at all.
Marie- Up.
She repeated, and the broom raised a few inches off the ground, but fell with a THUMP.
Draco- Almost. Try again.
She nodded to him, then looked back to the still broom. Closing her eyes, all thoughts of fear left her mind. Opening her eyes again, she held her arm out strait, smirking.
Marie- UP.
Forcefully said, the broom raised quickly, going into her waiting hand.
Draco- ALL RIGHT!
Malfoy clapped, cheering quietly. A smile spread across Marie's face while she admired the feel of the broom.
Marie- Wow, well that wasn't so hard...
Malfoy gave her one of the 'and thank you, Draco.' looks. Marie rolled her eyes, then kissed him on the cheek.
Marie- Thanks, Draco.
She mounted the broom, grinning to herself.
Marie- This is gonna be great..
Malfoy tried to say something, but choked on the words. A blush spread across his face instead. After a long while, he finally squeaked out a weak reply.
Draco- N-No problem..
Marie looked at him.
Marie- So what now...how do I ride this thing?
Malfoy got beside her, peering at the broom for a moment.
Draco- Well, firstly, you kick off with the dominant foot...or at least that's what I do, but anyway...
He paused for a second, crossing his arms, sighing.
Draco- Then you'll rise in the air. To stop, just heavily lean forward on the broom. It'll slowly return back to the ground.
Marie kicked off, levitating slowly.
Marie- Wow!
She grinned cheerfully, actually leaving the ground. Malfoy thought he heard something in the castle near them, and stood still. The noise disappeared, but he lowered his voice just in case.
Draco- Now... to go in any direction you want, just sharply lean that way.
He whispered softly, watching both her, and the castle windows. Marie nodded, leaning quickly to the right. The broom reacted to her sudden move, moving to the right.
Marie- Simple.
Draco- Exactly.
Malfoy gave her a thumbs-up.
Draco- It is very simple, but a lot of people think it's confusing, when it's actually not. Too bad for them.
He motioned her to come down, and she did.
Draco- Here, let me show you something.
Marie nodded, handing him the broom. Quickly mounting the broom, Malfoy sighed.
Draco- This is the proper way to hold it,
He muttered, while holding it an angle.
Draco- But this is my way.
He lowered the angle a bit, to the point in which it was almost strait horizontal.
Draco- Hooch said my way was wrong, but it still works. I haven't fallen off yet. Here, I'll show ya a real flight. Come on.
He patted the broom behind him, smiling smugly.
Marie- Uh...Is it safe with two people?
Malfoy smirked.
Draco- Would I let you fall?
Marie smiled.
Marie- I don't know. Would you?
She slowly got on, chuckling a bit.
Marie- Just in case...
She grasp on to him, tightly.
Marie- If I fall, you're falling with me.
Draco- Wouldn't have it any other way.
After their flight Draco walked Marie to her room. She gave him a kiss on the cheek and left. Draco smiled and blushed when she was gone.
Ron- GOTCHA!
Ron flung a paper wad at Harry from across the room, while Professor McGonagall was re-teaching them the rules of using the rooms, and the commons.
Professor McGonagall- WEASLEY!
McGonagall growled, annoyed already with the redhead's mayhem.
Ron- Sorry, Professor...
He muttered, scuffling his feet.
Professor McGonagall- Now then ... you may all retreat to your rooms. Your items are already all there. I hope you all enjoyed your first day back at Hogwarts!
Before she could even finish, the students were already bolting for their beds, tired from the long day. Their 'stuff' would be put in their places, they would probably chat with bunkmates for a while, then drop dead asleep. And that's what they all did. Except for a few, that is. Harry couldn't sleep, worried what Malfoy would teach the newest Hogwarts classmate. Marie couldn't stop thinking about her first day, the people she'd met earlier, and what the first 'official' day of classes would be like. Malfoy even failed to sleep for a while, but he couldn't quite figure out why. He tossed and turned; trying every position there was to sleep in.
Draco- Hmm.
He sighed, looking at the ceiling.
Draco- At least she called me Draco...instead of the normal Malfoy.
He whispered to himself, staring out a window.
Draco- Not Malfoy...just, Draco.
A soft blush grew on his pale face, then he laid his head back, grinning to himself.
Draco- ..Marie..
The name repeated several times in his head, then he slowly fell asleep. The next morning, all the students were woken up, each one yawned a mighty yawn, then quickly getting dressed. Each one had a robe, with their group symbol embroidered on the left side. On his way to his first class, Malfoy spotted Marie walking by her-self.
Draco- Hey, Sly!
He ran up to her, grinning smugly.
Draco- Ready for your first class in Hogwarts?
Marie shrugged, not sure what to think.
Marie- I don't know... I'm kinda worried how the teachers will react to me...I mean...I was taught a bit differently at my old school, so...things might be a little mixed up.
Draco- Ah, they won't care. As long as you answer with something.
He stopped her, opening a book.
Draco- Also, study these spells carefully. Some teachers ask them randomly.
He pointed to a page in the back of a Potions book, and sighed.
Draco- A lot of people don't know that they're back there, but they are.
Marie- Thanks, Draco...
Draco- No problem, any time.
A long while later, all the students were notified to go to their first class, the first one of their fifth year of Hogwarts. Marie slowly walked into her Potions class, looking around for an empty seat. The moment Malfoy turned around and saw her, he growled at Goyle, one of his fellow Slytherin, telling him to move.
Goyle- Why?
Goyle asked strangely, tilting his head to the side.
Draco- Just DO IT!
Goyle- Then where would I sit?
Malfoy looked around for a second, seeing an empty seat by Harry.
Draco- Go sit by Potter!
Goyle eyed him, mouth wide.
Goyle- Potter?! Why Potter?
Malfoy growled again, pushing Goyle out of the seat.
Draco- Just go! Hey, Marie!
He raised a hand, waving at her. Upon seeing her only friend with an empty seat, she scampered over, quickly sitting down.
Marie- Thanks, Draco.
She smiled, placing her books on the table in front of her. Goyle jumped in the seat by Harry, already talking to someone from across the room.
Harry- Excuse me?
Harry looked confused.
Harry- Don't you usually sit with Malfoy?
Goyle nodded, then pointed behind himself, a few seats to the right. Sitting there was Malfoy and Marie, talking. Harry growled, turning to face the front of the room, arms folded.
Professor Snape- Welcome children.
Professor Snape entered, sneering.
Professor Snape- You are here for one reason, and one reason only. To learn the subtle science, and art of potion making.
*Ah, same words as last year...* Harry thought to himself. Snape then picked up the roll call, looking through it.
Professor Snape- Well, well... looks like we've got the new Slytherin in our class. This should be fun.
He smirked, glaring at Marie. She looked a little scared.
Professor Snape- Now, now. No reason to be afraid of me...yet.
Snape smirked, turning to put something away.
Draco- Don't worry about him, it's all a bluff.
Professor Snape- What was THAT?
Snape whirled around, staring at Malfoy.
Draco- Uh, I said you're tough, very tough.
Professor Snape- All right then.
He turned around, grabbing a book, then faced the class again.
Professor Snape- Now, who can tell me... what would happen if I mixed...
He paused, glancing to Harry. *Oh... shoot! He's going to ask me again... Probably the same question... and I don't know!* His thoughts ran wild in his head, he barely could stand to look up at Snape.
Professor Snape- What would happen if I mixed ... the venom of an African Asp, with the crushed horn of a Narwhale?
He glanced to Marie, who looked a bit surprised at hearing that question.
Professor Snape- Marie!
Marie looked down for a second, then looked back up.
Marie- Nothing would happen at all. The combination would just ... form together, and not do anything.
A few students winced, and a few sympathetic 'Uh Ohs' were head, even Malfoy looked kind of uncertain. For Snape's questions, he demanded an answer that had a meaning, and would explain what kind of effect, and aide the combo of whatever he asked, would make.
Professor Snape- Very good, Marie. Very good.
He sneered, then started to ask another question, glaring at Harry. Malfoy was wide eyed, and his mouth was wide open, as well.
Draco- How did you know that?
Marie- Well...we learned about those types of animalia at my old school...and what they consist of...
Draco- You're amazing...
Malfoy smirked, then looked back to Snape. Harry was listening to their whole conversation, and was furious. *If Malfoy teams up with that Marie... they could definitely find a way to kick me out..* He gulped, sweating a bit. Snape was staring at Harry, without the young wizard even knowing.
Professor Snape- Potter!
He snapped, slamming a hand on the table Harry sat at.
Professor Snape- Well? What is the answer?
Harry felt like he couldn't breathe, yet he managed to squeak out.
Harry- I... don't know, sir.
The frown on Snape's face grew into a snarl, and his hand seemed to claw at the table.
Professor Snape- Ah, and again, fame isn't everything.
He sneered, rolling his eyes. Malfoy couldn't help but snicker. Marie looked at him, grinning a bit herself. Then she raised her hand.
Professor Snape- Yes Marie.
Marie- Excuse me fath...er, sir, but is there really a need to be rude to your students?
Marie said smirking. Snape looked at her. There where gasps around the room. Draco looked at Marie as if she had just cursed at the teacher.
Professor Snape- Very well, Marie.
Marie smiled at Harry then went back to watching Snape. The rest of the day's classes went by pretty quick, except for Marie, who thought the Flying Lessons were hell. She didn't want to tell Madam Hooch she wasn't taught the ways of flying in her other school, but when she first got on a broom, it showed. The broom moved around frantically, since it was expecting an already agile rider. A few Slytherin members helped her off, and Hooch taught her the basics, embarrassing the poor girl. That night, Marie lay awake, thinking her day over.
Marie- So embarrassing..
She groaned, looking up at the ceiling. A tiger appeared on her lap.
Marie- Torch! There you are! Great to see you finally made it.
The tiger laid down next to her.
Draco- Pssst!
A soft hiss came from by the door, and it slowly opened. Marie didn't look over, thinking it was just the wind.
Draco- Sly!
Malfoy whispered, tapping her on the shoulder.
Marie- What? Draco?!
She gasped, surprised.
Draco- What the bloody hell...
Draco was bemused when he saw the tiger.
Marie- He's a protector, I can explain to you later.
Draco- Ok then. Come on.
He grabbed Marie's arm, helping her up.
Marie- Draco...what are you doing here?
He picked up her robe, which was hanging on the bedpost, and handed it to her.
Draco- Follow me.
Marie- Torch, you stay here.
Draco- Torch?
Marie- I told you I'd explain later.
She got up, put her robe on (as well as some shoes), and followed the blonde Slytherin.
Marie- Draco, tell me. Where are we go-
Before she could finish, he pulled her against the wall, covering her mouth. She mumbled, squirming a bit.
Draco- Shh...
Malfoy shushed her quietly, slowly moving into the shadows, quietly, as a pair of Professors walked by. As soon as they were out of sight, Malfoy let go of her, chuckling a bit.
Draco- I'm giving you free riding lessons.
He motioned her to follow him, while he grabbed a broom out of a small closet.
Draco- Come on.
They walked outside, shivering a bit.
Draco- All right. Lets get started...
He said cheerfully, putting the broom on the ground.
Marie- Uh, don't you have to be on the broom to start?
Marie tilted her head to the side, grinning a bit. Malfoy smiled coolly, holding his hand out above the magical item.
Draco- Up.
Reacting to his command, the broom raised up, going into Malfoy's grasp.
Draco- See? You need to first get the broom's trust, so it knows you're not afraid.
He put it down.
Draco- Now, you try.
Marie raised a hand above it, sighing a bit.
Marie- Up.
The broom shook a bit, but didn't raise at all.
Marie- Up.
She repeated, and the broom raised a few inches off the ground, but fell with a THUMP.
Draco- Almost. Try again.
She nodded to him, then looked back to the still broom. Closing her eyes, all thoughts of fear left her mind. Opening her eyes again, she held her arm out strait, smirking.
Marie- UP.
Forcefully said, the broom raised quickly, going into her waiting hand.
Draco- ALL RIGHT!
Malfoy clapped, cheering quietly. A smile spread across Marie's face while she admired the feel of the broom.
Marie- Wow, well that wasn't so hard...
Malfoy gave her one of the 'and thank you, Draco.' looks. Marie rolled her eyes, then kissed him on the cheek.
Marie- Thanks, Draco.
She mounted the broom, grinning to herself.
Marie- This is gonna be great..
Malfoy tried to say something, but choked on the words. A blush spread across his face instead. After a long while, he finally squeaked out a weak reply.
Draco- N-No problem..
Marie looked at him.
Marie- So what now...how do I ride this thing?
Malfoy got beside her, peering at the broom for a moment.
Draco- Well, firstly, you kick off with the dominant foot...or at least that's what I do, but anyway...
He paused for a second, crossing his arms, sighing.
Draco- Then you'll rise in the air. To stop, just heavily lean forward on the broom. It'll slowly return back to the ground.
Marie kicked off, levitating slowly.
Marie- Wow!
She grinned cheerfully, actually leaving the ground. Malfoy thought he heard something in the castle near them, and stood still. The noise disappeared, but he lowered his voice just in case.
Draco- Now... to go in any direction you want, just sharply lean that way.
He whispered softly, watching both her, and the castle windows. Marie nodded, leaning quickly to the right. The broom reacted to her sudden move, moving to the right.
Marie- Simple.
Draco- Exactly.
Malfoy gave her a thumbs-up.
Draco- It is very simple, but a lot of people think it's confusing, when it's actually not. Too bad for them.
He motioned her to come down, and she did.
Draco- Here, let me show you something.
Marie nodded, handing him the broom. Quickly mounting the broom, Malfoy sighed.
Draco- This is the proper way to hold it,
He muttered, while holding it an angle.
Draco- But this is my way.
He lowered the angle a bit, to the point in which it was almost strait horizontal.
Draco- Hooch said my way was wrong, but it still works. I haven't fallen off yet. Here, I'll show ya a real flight. Come on.
He patted the broom behind him, smiling smugly.
Marie- Uh...Is it safe with two people?
Malfoy smirked.
Draco- Would I let you fall?
Marie smiled.
Marie- I don't know. Would you?
She slowly got on, chuckling a bit.
Marie- Just in case...
She grasp on to him, tightly.
Marie- If I fall, you're falling with me.
Draco- Wouldn't have it any other way.
After their flight Draco walked Marie to her room. She gave him a kiss on the cheek and left. Draco smiled and blushed when she was gone.