Seize the Unexpected
By: Merusa
Disclaimer: The characters, except Mira, are JKR, except for their personalities I have re-created for them. The song Hermione sings is "Prince" by Vanessa Carlton. Cheers.
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Chapter 6: In Which Peter Pettigrew is not as Stupid as he is Thought to Be
Albus Dumbledore leaned his elbows on his desk, and massaged his forehead. Who knew that such a reaction would occur over them? It was ridiculous. The whole hall went silent. Now, he was receiving anonymous notes to put a stop to it, some of them concerned for the couples' safety regarding the Malfoy Family, and others amused. What to do?
Someone knocked on the door. "Come in." called Albus. Severus and Minerva swept in, and sat down in separate chairs, their faces grim. "Why is there such commotion over a couple? Slytherin and Gryffindor relationships have happened before." Albus stated, shifting slightly in his chair.
"We are concerned for the couple." Severus began. "We saw them outside, and they looked quite in love. Lucius considers that unacceptable, as Miss Granger is a muggle born." added Minerva. Albus's eyes twinkled slightly as he viewed Severus. It was quite out of character for him to be concerned over a Gryffindor. Albus opened his mouth, but before he could speak, a rat scampered out, and squealed loudly. The three adults jumped. The rat glowed red, and began to get larger. It turned into a large, plump, beady eyed man- Peter. Before they could say anything, the man held up a hand. "I'm unarmed. I want to set things right, though I know just how impossible that is. I will surely be killed for coming here to tell you this, but that doesn't matter anymore. Put me under Veritaserum if you must, it won't make a difference." Albus nodded at Severus, who looked fit to kill, as did Minerva. He pulled a bottle filled with clear liquid from his robes, and dropped a few dots of the liquid down Peter's throat. Peter became sluggish, and got a dreamy look over his eyes.
"What is your name?" demanded Severus. "Peter Pettigrew." he responded. "Why are you here?" Severus asked. "I need to set things right. I hate myself with a passion. I will be killed for running away, whether the Dark Lord knows what I told you or not. I heard Voldemort talking to Lucius Malfoy about Draco and Hermione Granger. I heard his plans." answered Peter immediately. Severus and Minerva exchanged looks. He hadn't been lying. "What are the Dark Lord's plans?" Severus demanded.
Peter told them everything they needed to run, and, he left, facing certain death.
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"Willing and able, I'm able to come. Willing and able, I'm able to come." sang Hermione quietly. She was studying, alone for once, out by the lake. "And if I wait for you now would you come." Still singing, she walked inside and into the Great Hall for lunch.
As soon as she stepped in, she dropped her bag from shock.
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Author's Note: HA HA HA HA HA! A cliffhanger! I didn't even mean to write it that way, it just happened. Oh, well, I am still ending it the same way. Yes, my friends, at the most this is going to be ten chapters. I know how upset you are. ^.~
Don't forget to press the long button on the left!
By: Merusa
Disclaimer: The characters, except Mira, are JKR, except for their personalities I have re-created for them. The song Hermione sings is "Prince" by Vanessa Carlton. Cheers.
~*~
Chapter 6: In Which Peter Pettigrew is not as Stupid as he is Thought to Be
Albus Dumbledore leaned his elbows on his desk, and massaged his forehead. Who knew that such a reaction would occur over them? It was ridiculous. The whole hall went silent. Now, he was receiving anonymous notes to put a stop to it, some of them concerned for the couples' safety regarding the Malfoy Family, and others amused. What to do?
Someone knocked on the door. "Come in." called Albus. Severus and Minerva swept in, and sat down in separate chairs, their faces grim. "Why is there such commotion over a couple? Slytherin and Gryffindor relationships have happened before." Albus stated, shifting slightly in his chair.
"We are concerned for the couple." Severus began. "We saw them outside, and they looked quite in love. Lucius considers that unacceptable, as Miss Granger is a muggle born." added Minerva. Albus's eyes twinkled slightly as he viewed Severus. It was quite out of character for him to be concerned over a Gryffindor. Albus opened his mouth, but before he could speak, a rat scampered out, and squealed loudly. The three adults jumped. The rat glowed red, and began to get larger. It turned into a large, plump, beady eyed man- Peter. Before they could say anything, the man held up a hand. "I'm unarmed. I want to set things right, though I know just how impossible that is. I will surely be killed for coming here to tell you this, but that doesn't matter anymore. Put me under Veritaserum if you must, it won't make a difference." Albus nodded at Severus, who looked fit to kill, as did Minerva. He pulled a bottle filled with clear liquid from his robes, and dropped a few dots of the liquid down Peter's throat. Peter became sluggish, and got a dreamy look over his eyes.
"What is your name?" demanded Severus. "Peter Pettigrew." he responded. "Why are you here?" Severus asked. "I need to set things right. I hate myself with a passion. I will be killed for running away, whether the Dark Lord knows what I told you or not. I heard Voldemort talking to Lucius Malfoy about Draco and Hermione Granger. I heard his plans." answered Peter immediately. Severus and Minerva exchanged looks. He hadn't been lying. "What are the Dark Lord's plans?" Severus demanded.
Peter told them everything they needed to run, and, he left, facing certain death.
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"Willing and able, I'm able to come. Willing and able, I'm able to come." sang Hermione quietly. She was studying, alone for once, out by the lake. "And if I wait for you now would you come." Still singing, she walked inside and into the Great Hall for lunch.
As soon as she stepped in, she dropped her bag from shock.
~*~
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Author's Note: HA HA HA HA HA! A cliffhanger! I didn't even mean to write it that way, it just happened. Oh, well, I am still ending it the same way. Yes, my friends, at the most this is going to be ten chapters. I know how upset you are. ^.~
Don't forget to press the long button on the left!