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"Talking"
'Thinking'
~Setting/Place~
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Chapter 2
"The Feeling of Loneliness"
'I hate this,' thought Serena angrily as she examined her schedule infront of her while munching in her piece of toast. First subject of the new day, Double Potions with the Slytherins. 'How wonderful way to kick start your day,' she added dryly imagining the things that will happen in 30 minutes from now. Of all the houses she detested Slytherin the most, they were always the one who picked on her, teased her and made fun of her. Especially Malfoy, he was like the king of all jerks. 'Make it king of all pig headed gits,' added Serena silently.
"How lovely," mused Ron loudly, only sitting a few chairs away from Serena. "Double potions with Slytherin, first thing in the morning,"
"Now I really don't think my breakfast won't get digested," said Harry in a detested voice.
"Look at it this way, at least we will be able to learn something," said Hermione, who actually wasn't so pleased with the idea of having potions at the moment.
"Learn what? How many points Snape can deduct from Gryffindor without any given reason or how many points he can deduct in just one single lesson?" asked Ron sarcastically after swallowing his sausage.
'Snape,' thought Serena. The only teacher that enjoyed making fun of her. She kept on wondering why he always made fun of her and loathed her at times. If Harry is the number one of getting snipe remarks from Snape, then she is the number two. 'This year wont be any better,' she thought sourly. She shoved her plate away, not finding the stomach to eat anymore.
"What's wrong Serena? Can't digest the food? Need somebody to spoon-feed you?" came a high-pitched annoying voice belonging to none other than Pansy Parkinson.
Serena looked up and stared at Pansy, trying to ignore the many stare that they have drawn. It was a given fact that Pansy just loved picking on Serena. Some of the Gryffindors and students from the neighboring tables stopped eating and stared at the two with much interest on what was going to happen. The Gryffindors didn't care much about Serena and who would tease her, they actually enjoy it, even if it were a Slytherin who made fun of her.
Serena closed her eyes and tried to ignore the many malicious glares that were staring at her. She could faintly hear stifled giggles and laughter coming from the girls. 'What have I don't to deserve this?' she thought angrily. She stared at Pansy; ready for whatever nasty comment she would give her.
"Need your mother to spoon-feed you?" asked Pansy in a little baby voice. Laughter soon followed that, coming from almost everywhere. Pansy then gasped trying to act shocked, which of course she is not, "Oh I forgot, you got no Mother. Oh I am sorry...Not! Bye, freak!" shouted Pansy lastly before walking away with her Slytherin friends, laughing her head off. Laughter ranged across the tables as everyone stared at Serena.
Serena sighed; she felt a pang in her heart but tried hard to not notice it. she closed her eyes and inhaled deeply trying hard not to burst into tears. She had been accustomed by the nasty remarks of her classmates, she already gotten used to those things but remarks about her being parentless was just too much. She opened her eyes, laughter still ringed around her, even her housemates found it funny. Deciding that she had enough, she quickly grabbed her book bag before swiftly walking out the Great Hall.
"Poor Serena," whispered Hermione with worried eyes, as she watched Serena hurry out of the Great Hall. She frowned when she heard the laughter from the Gryffindors. "Shame on you! How you make fun of her! She didn't do anything wrong!" she exclaimed angrily.
"We can't help it," answered a 7th year still laughing. "She is just an easy target. It's her fault that she doesn't blend in with us. She just a freak," soon laughter followed after that comment.
"But how can you say that! We are all in the same house," retorted Ron angrily glaring at the 7th year.
"She's doesn't mingle, she always keeps to herself and she isn't friendly to anyone either," said a 6th year.
"Poor Serena, all she needs is friends," said Hermione shaking her head. "If she only lets somebody be her friend,"
Harry stared angrily at the Slytherin table, to see Pansy and Malfoy and other Slytherins in delight as Serena left the Great Hall. He really felt sorry for Serena, all she needs is friends. 'So why don't you accept friends? Why cant I be your friend?'
~Girls Bathroom~
Serena sat in one of the stalls in the girls' bathroom. Muffled sniffles could be heard from the outside as Serena continued to cry. She sat on the floor next to the toilet, leaning against the stalls wall and hugging her knees close to her chest. Hot tears spilled over her cheeks as she remembered Pansy's harsh words.
'What a great way to start the term,' Serena thought dryly. She finally stopped crying and started to think about what happened. 'Why does everybody pick on me, even blundering Neville is better off than me,' she wiped her tears with a tissue.
Deciding that she did enough crying, Serena stood up and walked out the stall. She approached one of the sinks and examined herself in a mirror. She grimaced when she saw her face all wet and her eyes red. 'Nobody likes me because I am ugly,' she thought finally. Letting the water run, she splashed her face with some cool water, trying hard to get away all the redness of her eyes. After a few minutes, it was now hard to notice that she had been crying. Serena stared at her reflection for a while, 'Why don't I accept friends?' she thought. 'Because you are afraid,' answered an inner voice from inside.
Serena looked startled at first looking at her own shocked reflection, for getting such a strange answer but somehow she knew why. 'You are afraid that they don't like you, you are insecure. But most of all you are afraid you'd loose them, you'd loose them.... Again' the voice answered.
"Again?" whispered Serena confused. What does that mean, she never had friends and how can she loose them? She was confused; her whole life was confusing, even her conscience was beginning to sound confusing.
'Just because I am an orphan, that I don't know who my parents are and that I am so isolated people make fun of me? Why is life so cruel?' she thought bitterly, she felt tears sting her eyes but quickly willed them away. 'Is it so odd to choose to be alone and not have friends?' she thought dryly. 'They must all think that I am a supporter of you-know-who,' she added bitterly. She turned off the water and grabbed her book bag on the floor, which she had thrown there earlier. 'Get it over with Serena,' she told herself. 'Life will never change, now you better get to Snape's class before you are late and get house points deducted.' And with that she quickly left the bathroom not noticing that she left one thing behind. Her reflection.
'My child, has life gone this cruel to you?' thought Serena's reflection. Her reflection soon changed into its original form, a woman. the woman had long Silver hair, done in a peculiar hairstyle, two buns on either side of the head. She wore a long white gown, and on top of her head she wore a magnificent crown made of gold, different jewels were imbedded into the gold. But the most amazing thing about the woman is the upturned crescent Moon on her forehead. She stared at the bathroom door with sad eyes, 'I am sorry child,' thought the beautiful woman before slowly vanishing from the mirror.
~Potions Dungeon~
Luckily for Serena when she arrived just in time before the potion master arrived. As she entered the class, some of her classmates glared at her and others stifled giggles with their eyes having a malicious glint. She saw Pansy and her friends point in her direction and begin to laugh. Serena sighed; she kept her eyes on the floor trying to avoid the starred many unfriendly she received. She quickly found an empty seat at the back of the class and began to unpack her things.
"Hey," stated a familiar voice to her left a few minutes later. "Is this seat taken?" asked Harry grinning down at Serena.
Serena looked up and began to blush as Harry asked her. She shook her head and moved her things aside to make room for Harry. "No," she answered in a small voice.
"Thanks," he answered before sitting next to her and also unpacking. "Hermione and Ron decided to team up, so I guess it'll be alright with you if I it next to you?" he asked.
Serena nodded blushing a bit, she kept her eyes infront of her, and her heart was beating rapidly against her chest. She was quite happy that Harry has taken a seat next to her.
"So are you alirght? You know, about what happened earlier?" asked Harry tentatively trying to start a conversation, before Snape would arrive.
Serena sighed before turning to him and answering, "I'm fine, it was nothing really," she assured trying to sound assured but failing.
"I know Pansy can be a real pain, so is Malfoy," said Harry cocking his head a bit and staring at Serena.
"Really it was nothing, you shouldn't be worried about me," told Serena in a small voice, she really didn't need somebody to feel pity for her, not even Harry. She turned her head away from him and returned staring at her cauldron.
Harry frowned, he had lost her again. It was really hard trying to make friends with her if she would shut them all out. He returned with his unpacking, occasionally stealing glances at Serena only to see her deep in thought. He occasionally felt out of place when he was being with Hermione and Ron now, it's just because the two of them hooked up last summer and Harry was feeling left out. He felt like he was missing something himself, like a bond that Hermione and Ron shared, even thought they might not show it all. Maybe this year he might get lucky and get a girlfriend himself. Harry shook his head, that would never happen, not when the most evil wizard in the world is after him.
Just then Snape glided into the dungeon, late as usual. As he reached his desk he turned to the class and gave a sinister sneer to them all. "Welcome to another year of potions," he announced. "This year we shall be tackling more complex and complicated potions, and if you weren't better last year there isn't the slightest chance that any of you can pass this year," he added specifically looking at Neville who began to squirm in his seat.
"I now do believe it is time to give out partners for this years term. Your partner will be your partner for the whole term. There shall be no complaints of whom I shall assign you with. I have planned them before hand and it took me quite a while to decide," informed Snape a smirk formed on his lips.
Serena fought the urge to groan loudly or hit Snape with her cauldron. She knew exactly whom she is going to be paired up with. She took a glance at Harry, who paled a bit, she knew exactly who he is doomed to be paired with. Snape began slowly pairing students, Gryffindors with Slytherin mostly enjoying the reaction that he was getting.
"Potter!" barked Snape loudly, he stared at Harry loathingly.
Harry jumped a little, when Snape called him. He sat up straight and looked up at Snape waiting for him to assign him with his partner. "Sir?" he asked starring at Snape straight in the eye.
Snape smirked, "You think that you are better off back here?" he asked while tapping his wand against his side of the desk. "Your partner shall be Draco, now hurry up and get your things over there up front," he barked loudly.
Harry glared up at Snape but obediently obliged, he quickly gathered up his things and marched over to the front and took the empty seat next to Malfoy. He exchanged his glares with the blond boy before depositing his things on the desk.
"Moon!" snarled Snape giving Serena a loathing glare.
Serena swallowed, waiting for him give her assigned partner. She stared at Snape trying hard not to show her fear of him. She noted that everyone was looking in their direction.
"Parkinson," said Snape giving her a malicious smile. "Now hurry up girl we haven't got all day," he said at Serena before walking back up to his desk.
Serena now really had the urge to hit the back of Snape's head with her cauldron. Instead she pushed all her things into her cauldron and avoided the many gazed she received and walked up to the front of the class and took the empty seat next to Pansy. She didn't bother to listen to Snape as he discussed the start of term reminders to them, she was too busy setting her things aside.
"I will be leaving you for a minute, but when I return I want to see those cauldrons bubbling with potions understand!" barked Snape before swiftly walking out of the dungeon.
"Hey Moon!" shouted Malfoy from the desk next to Serena's and Pansy's.
Serena looked up and stared at Malfoy with an emotionless expression. She was expecting that he would make a comment to her sooner or later. She ignored the fact that almost everybody stopped brewing their potions and stared at the scenario infront of them.
"You know what I actually feel sorry for Pansy to be paired up with someone pathetic as you!" exclaimed Malfoy. Laughter ringed through the dungeons from both Slytherin and some Gryffindors.
Serena sighed, 'What a wonderful way to start the term,' she repeated again. Ignoring the laughter she went back in brewing her potion. She saw Pansy smirk in satisfaction. Serena fought the urge to walk out of the class.
"Shut up Malfoy," whispered Harry angrily, frankly he had enough of seeing Serena always beings ridiculed by all of them.
Serena stopped in mixing her potion and stared at Harry with surprise, no one ever stood up for her this was the first time. Loud 'oooh's' erupted from everybody as they stared at Harry glare at Malfoy.
"Shut up Malfoy, we really don't want the air in here be wasted on you," said Harry angrily.
"What? Potter come to defend his little friend?" said Malfoy in a mocking voice.
"Shut up Malfoy!" exclaimed Hermione angrily a few tables back.
Malfoy glared at Hermione, "Suck up mudblood!" countered Malfoy, he smirked when he saw Ron turn red and angrily shake his fist to him.
"So blondy," said Pansy finally, tugging on Serena's braid. "How was your summer? Did you have a fun time with your 'family'?" she asked stressing the word family.
Serena was forced to stare at Pansy as the girl was pulling her braid. She grabbed the end of the braid that Pansy was holding. She gave Pansy a chilling look that she used to give to everybody and returned to her potion brewing.
Pansy smirked, she then made a dramatic gasp and exclaimed "Oh I forgot! You don't have a family!" she hit her head with her palm before smirking, "Must have slipped my mind, oh well. It's just too bad that you really don't have parents, that you don't even know them.." added Pansy smirking when she saw Serena clutch the spoon harder that her knuckles turned white. Again laughter ringed through the dungeon.
Harry, Hermione and Ron and some other fifth years weren't laughing at all. They all glared at Malfoy and Pansy with much hatred.
"You know what Moon," said Malfoy after the laughter died down. "Even Potter here knows his parents, you on the other hand don't even have a clue!" he chuckled.
Harry was about to give a hot comment when Snape reentered the classroom and everyone became quiet. They all quickly continued brewing their potions before the potion master would suspect that something was up. Harry took a glance at Serena; she continued to stir her potion as if nothing happened. Harry glared at Malfoy who snickered at Serena before turning back to his own potion.
~After Class~
Serena quickly gathered up all her things before swiftly leaving the dungeon without looking back. She walked up the steps and back up to the main floor of Hogwarts. She sighed in relief; the dungeon wasn't her most favorite place. Walking at much normal pace, she started her way to the Gryffindor tower to get her books for the next subject, divination.
She was happy to be away from Pansy and Malfoy and all the others, the incident earlier wasn't very pleasant. It hurt her that she was just made fun of because of those stupid reasons. 'I wish I knew who my mother is,' she thought bitterly. She shook her head and tried to dismiss what happened and tried to focus about her next subject. She didn't notice where she was going until it was too late.
WHAM!
Books and papers went flying everywhere as two people collided. Serena hit the ground hard as somebody came from the opposite direction. Obviously the person who she bumped into is a guy, she could hear him mumbling under his breath. Luckily no one was there in the hallway except the two of them, so no one was able to laugh about the incident.
"I'm sorry, I didn't know where I was going. I should have looked, I am sorry," mumbled Serena from the ground as she tried to stand up.
"It's alright, no harm done," said the guy, turning out to be none other than Harry. He stood up and offered Serena his hand, "Besides I didn't see where I was going either,"
Serena was startled at first, then she began to blush furiously. She accepted his hand, and he pulled her off the ground with ease. "I'm sorry, I guess I was too preoccupied," she mumbled. She quickly gathered up all her things from the ground.
Harry kneeled beside her and collected his things from the ground as well. "Don't worry about it really," he assured her.
Serena nodded, fighting the urge to blush furiously again. She noticed that one books was missing. She looked to her left and found Harry was holding it out for her, she took it and gave him a small smile. "Thanks," she mumbled. She stood up and slung her bag across her shoulder.
"So," said Harry, shifting his weight from one foot to the other. "Are you alirght?" he asked tentatively. He starred down at Serena, who was currently staring at the ground avoiding his eyes.
Serena sighed, what's up with him and always asking if she was alright? 'That's just one reason why you like him so much, because he cares,' said her inner voice. "Yes I am fine, for the many times I have been ridiculed, I can say that I am already getting used to all of this," she answered. She noticed one thing, Hermione and Ron weren't with him, now that was strange, the three of them were usually always together.
"Oh," breathed Harry feeling a little bit stupid right now.
"Listen I got to go, I need to get some things back in the tower," said Serena feeling very uncomfortable with the heavy silence between the two. Not that she was complaining or anything, she liked being with Harry, but when she was near him everything would be different her feelings would go haywire. She sighed and began to walk towards the tower again.
"Hey, wait up, I am going to the tower too. I need to get my books for divination, so you don't mind if I tag along?" asked Harry as he caught up with her.
Serena shrugged, "Sure I guess," she mumbled keeping her eyes up ahead. The two of them made their way slowly towards the tower in complete silence. Serena enjoyed Harry's company very much.
"Where are Ron and Hermione?" asked Serena after a long while. "Don't you three usually go anywhere together?"
Harry shrugged, "I left them, to give them some privacy. They just hocked up during the summer," he answered.
Serena nodded in understanding, she couldn't help but ask, "So how about you and Cho?" she asked. She blushed when she realized what she had just said and dearly wished she could take it back.
Harry frowned but soon shrugged, "Cho doesn't seem to like me anyway, I guess I'm not her type," he answered. They arrived at the portrait of the Fat Lady where Harry gave the portrait the password, "Pixy dust," the portrait swung open revealing a way towards the common room.
"So, I'll see you in class then," said Harry finally once they were inside.
Serena nodded and watched him walk to the boys' dorm. She sighed; this was probably the happiest moment in her entire life, being able to spend some time with Harry and actually finding out that he isn't interested in Cho anymore. Serena quickly went up the stairs leading to the 5th year girls' dorm, ignoring the many unpleasant stares she was getting, to get ready for her next class.
~Later that evening~
Serena lay in her bed and stared up at the ceiling of her four-poster bed, she was tired after the long day of classes. All the other girls were already asleep, but Serena was still awake. She thought about the day's events, she couldn't help but like Harry even more now, he was so friendly and nice to her. But she kept on thinking on the things happening around her, why people don't like her. 'Why am I so afraid to make friends?' she thought. 'You are afraid to loose them again,' answered an eerie voice in her head. 'Why again?' she wondered. Serena slowly drifted off to sleep, dreaming of a certain green-eyed boy hoping that maybe someday that maybe the two of them may share their feelings and be together. The Moon shone brightly through the window, bathing the sleeping girl in it's silver light, the light hit the crystal around her neck making it twinkle lightly and unknown to her giving off a protective silver aura.
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"Talking"
'Thinking'
~Setting/Place~
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Chapter 2
"The Feeling of Loneliness"
'I hate this,' thought Serena angrily as she examined her schedule infront of her while munching in her piece of toast. First subject of the new day, Double Potions with the Slytherins. 'How wonderful way to kick start your day,' she added dryly imagining the things that will happen in 30 minutes from now. Of all the houses she detested Slytherin the most, they were always the one who picked on her, teased her and made fun of her. Especially Malfoy, he was like the king of all jerks. 'Make it king of all pig headed gits,' added Serena silently.
"How lovely," mused Ron loudly, only sitting a few chairs away from Serena. "Double potions with Slytherin, first thing in the morning,"
"Now I really don't think my breakfast won't get digested," said Harry in a detested voice.
"Look at it this way, at least we will be able to learn something," said Hermione, who actually wasn't so pleased with the idea of having potions at the moment.
"Learn what? How many points Snape can deduct from Gryffindor without any given reason or how many points he can deduct in just one single lesson?" asked Ron sarcastically after swallowing his sausage.
'Snape,' thought Serena. The only teacher that enjoyed making fun of her. She kept on wondering why he always made fun of her and loathed her at times. If Harry is the number one of getting snipe remarks from Snape, then she is the number two. 'This year wont be any better,' she thought sourly. She shoved her plate away, not finding the stomach to eat anymore.
"What's wrong Serena? Can't digest the food? Need somebody to spoon-feed you?" came a high-pitched annoying voice belonging to none other than Pansy Parkinson.
Serena looked up and stared at Pansy, trying to ignore the many stare that they have drawn. It was a given fact that Pansy just loved picking on Serena. Some of the Gryffindors and students from the neighboring tables stopped eating and stared at the two with much interest on what was going to happen. The Gryffindors didn't care much about Serena and who would tease her, they actually enjoy it, even if it were a Slytherin who made fun of her.
Serena closed her eyes and tried to ignore the many malicious glares that were staring at her. She could faintly hear stifled giggles and laughter coming from the girls. 'What have I don't to deserve this?' she thought angrily. She stared at Pansy; ready for whatever nasty comment she would give her.
"Need your mother to spoon-feed you?" asked Pansy in a little baby voice. Laughter soon followed that, coming from almost everywhere. Pansy then gasped trying to act shocked, which of course she is not, "Oh I forgot, you got no Mother. Oh I am sorry...Not! Bye, freak!" shouted Pansy lastly before walking away with her Slytherin friends, laughing her head off. Laughter ranged across the tables as everyone stared at Serena.
Serena sighed; she felt a pang in her heart but tried hard to not notice it. she closed her eyes and inhaled deeply trying hard not to burst into tears. She had been accustomed by the nasty remarks of her classmates, she already gotten used to those things but remarks about her being parentless was just too much. She opened her eyes, laughter still ringed around her, even her housemates found it funny. Deciding that she had enough, she quickly grabbed her book bag before swiftly walking out the Great Hall.
"Poor Serena," whispered Hermione with worried eyes, as she watched Serena hurry out of the Great Hall. She frowned when she heard the laughter from the Gryffindors. "Shame on you! How you make fun of her! She didn't do anything wrong!" she exclaimed angrily.
"We can't help it," answered a 7th year still laughing. "She is just an easy target. It's her fault that she doesn't blend in with us. She just a freak," soon laughter followed after that comment.
"But how can you say that! We are all in the same house," retorted Ron angrily glaring at the 7th year.
"She's doesn't mingle, she always keeps to herself and she isn't friendly to anyone either," said a 6th year.
"Poor Serena, all she needs is friends," said Hermione shaking her head. "If she only lets somebody be her friend,"
Harry stared angrily at the Slytherin table, to see Pansy and Malfoy and other Slytherins in delight as Serena left the Great Hall. He really felt sorry for Serena, all she needs is friends. 'So why don't you accept friends? Why cant I be your friend?'
~Girls Bathroom~
Serena sat in one of the stalls in the girls' bathroom. Muffled sniffles could be heard from the outside as Serena continued to cry. She sat on the floor next to the toilet, leaning against the stalls wall and hugging her knees close to her chest. Hot tears spilled over her cheeks as she remembered Pansy's harsh words.
'What a great way to start the term,' Serena thought dryly. She finally stopped crying and started to think about what happened. 'Why does everybody pick on me, even blundering Neville is better off than me,' she wiped her tears with a tissue.
Deciding that she did enough crying, Serena stood up and walked out the stall. She approached one of the sinks and examined herself in a mirror. She grimaced when she saw her face all wet and her eyes red. 'Nobody likes me because I am ugly,' she thought finally. Letting the water run, she splashed her face with some cool water, trying hard to get away all the redness of her eyes. After a few minutes, it was now hard to notice that she had been crying. Serena stared at her reflection for a while, 'Why don't I accept friends?' she thought. 'Because you are afraid,' answered an inner voice from inside.
Serena looked startled at first looking at her own shocked reflection, for getting such a strange answer but somehow she knew why. 'You are afraid that they don't like you, you are insecure. But most of all you are afraid you'd loose them, you'd loose them.... Again' the voice answered.
"Again?" whispered Serena confused. What does that mean, she never had friends and how can she loose them? She was confused; her whole life was confusing, even her conscience was beginning to sound confusing.
'Just because I am an orphan, that I don't know who my parents are and that I am so isolated people make fun of me? Why is life so cruel?' she thought bitterly, she felt tears sting her eyes but quickly willed them away. 'Is it so odd to choose to be alone and not have friends?' she thought dryly. 'They must all think that I am a supporter of you-know-who,' she added bitterly. She turned off the water and grabbed her book bag on the floor, which she had thrown there earlier. 'Get it over with Serena,' she told herself. 'Life will never change, now you better get to Snape's class before you are late and get house points deducted.' And with that she quickly left the bathroom not noticing that she left one thing behind. Her reflection.
'My child, has life gone this cruel to you?' thought Serena's reflection. Her reflection soon changed into its original form, a woman. the woman had long Silver hair, done in a peculiar hairstyle, two buns on either side of the head. She wore a long white gown, and on top of her head she wore a magnificent crown made of gold, different jewels were imbedded into the gold. But the most amazing thing about the woman is the upturned crescent Moon on her forehead. She stared at the bathroom door with sad eyes, 'I am sorry child,' thought the beautiful woman before slowly vanishing from the mirror.
~Potions Dungeon~
Luckily for Serena when she arrived just in time before the potion master arrived. As she entered the class, some of her classmates glared at her and others stifled giggles with their eyes having a malicious glint. She saw Pansy and her friends point in her direction and begin to laugh. Serena sighed; she kept her eyes on the floor trying to avoid the starred many unfriendly she received. She quickly found an empty seat at the back of the class and began to unpack her things.
"Hey," stated a familiar voice to her left a few minutes later. "Is this seat taken?" asked Harry grinning down at Serena.
Serena looked up and began to blush as Harry asked her. She shook her head and moved her things aside to make room for Harry. "No," she answered in a small voice.
"Thanks," he answered before sitting next to her and also unpacking. "Hermione and Ron decided to team up, so I guess it'll be alright with you if I it next to you?" he asked.
Serena nodded blushing a bit, she kept her eyes infront of her, and her heart was beating rapidly against her chest. She was quite happy that Harry has taken a seat next to her.
"So are you alirght? You know, about what happened earlier?" asked Harry tentatively trying to start a conversation, before Snape would arrive.
Serena sighed before turning to him and answering, "I'm fine, it was nothing really," she assured trying to sound assured but failing.
"I know Pansy can be a real pain, so is Malfoy," said Harry cocking his head a bit and staring at Serena.
"Really it was nothing, you shouldn't be worried about me," told Serena in a small voice, she really didn't need somebody to feel pity for her, not even Harry. She turned her head away from him and returned staring at her cauldron.
Harry frowned, he had lost her again. It was really hard trying to make friends with her if she would shut them all out. He returned with his unpacking, occasionally stealing glances at Serena only to see her deep in thought. He occasionally felt out of place when he was being with Hermione and Ron now, it's just because the two of them hooked up last summer and Harry was feeling left out. He felt like he was missing something himself, like a bond that Hermione and Ron shared, even thought they might not show it all. Maybe this year he might get lucky and get a girlfriend himself. Harry shook his head, that would never happen, not when the most evil wizard in the world is after him.
Just then Snape glided into the dungeon, late as usual. As he reached his desk he turned to the class and gave a sinister sneer to them all. "Welcome to another year of potions," he announced. "This year we shall be tackling more complex and complicated potions, and if you weren't better last year there isn't the slightest chance that any of you can pass this year," he added specifically looking at Neville who began to squirm in his seat.
"I now do believe it is time to give out partners for this years term. Your partner will be your partner for the whole term. There shall be no complaints of whom I shall assign you with. I have planned them before hand and it took me quite a while to decide," informed Snape a smirk formed on his lips.
Serena fought the urge to groan loudly or hit Snape with her cauldron. She knew exactly whom she is going to be paired up with. She took a glance at Harry, who paled a bit, she knew exactly who he is doomed to be paired with. Snape began slowly pairing students, Gryffindors with Slytherin mostly enjoying the reaction that he was getting.
"Potter!" barked Snape loudly, he stared at Harry loathingly.
Harry jumped a little, when Snape called him. He sat up straight and looked up at Snape waiting for him to assign him with his partner. "Sir?" he asked starring at Snape straight in the eye.
Snape smirked, "You think that you are better off back here?" he asked while tapping his wand against his side of the desk. "Your partner shall be Draco, now hurry up and get your things over there up front," he barked loudly.
Harry glared up at Snape but obediently obliged, he quickly gathered up his things and marched over to the front and took the empty seat next to Malfoy. He exchanged his glares with the blond boy before depositing his things on the desk.
"Moon!" snarled Snape giving Serena a loathing glare.
Serena swallowed, waiting for him give her assigned partner. She stared at Snape trying hard not to show her fear of him. She noted that everyone was looking in their direction.
"Parkinson," said Snape giving her a malicious smile. "Now hurry up girl we haven't got all day," he said at Serena before walking back up to his desk.
Serena now really had the urge to hit the back of Snape's head with her cauldron. Instead she pushed all her things into her cauldron and avoided the many gazed she received and walked up to the front of the class and took the empty seat next to Pansy. She didn't bother to listen to Snape as he discussed the start of term reminders to them, she was too busy setting her things aside.
"I will be leaving you for a minute, but when I return I want to see those cauldrons bubbling with potions understand!" barked Snape before swiftly walking out of the dungeon.
"Hey Moon!" shouted Malfoy from the desk next to Serena's and Pansy's.
Serena looked up and stared at Malfoy with an emotionless expression. She was expecting that he would make a comment to her sooner or later. She ignored the fact that almost everybody stopped brewing their potions and stared at the scenario infront of them.
"You know what I actually feel sorry for Pansy to be paired up with someone pathetic as you!" exclaimed Malfoy. Laughter ringed through the dungeons from both Slytherin and some Gryffindors.
Serena sighed, 'What a wonderful way to start the term,' she repeated again. Ignoring the laughter she went back in brewing her potion. She saw Pansy smirk in satisfaction. Serena fought the urge to walk out of the class.
"Shut up Malfoy," whispered Harry angrily, frankly he had enough of seeing Serena always beings ridiculed by all of them.
Serena stopped in mixing her potion and stared at Harry with surprise, no one ever stood up for her this was the first time. Loud 'oooh's' erupted from everybody as they stared at Harry glare at Malfoy.
"Shut up Malfoy, we really don't want the air in here be wasted on you," said Harry angrily.
"What? Potter come to defend his little friend?" said Malfoy in a mocking voice.
"Shut up Malfoy!" exclaimed Hermione angrily a few tables back.
Malfoy glared at Hermione, "Suck up mudblood!" countered Malfoy, he smirked when he saw Ron turn red and angrily shake his fist to him.
"So blondy," said Pansy finally, tugging on Serena's braid. "How was your summer? Did you have a fun time with your 'family'?" she asked stressing the word family.
Serena was forced to stare at Pansy as the girl was pulling her braid. She grabbed the end of the braid that Pansy was holding. She gave Pansy a chilling look that she used to give to everybody and returned to her potion brewing.
Pansy smirked, she then made a dramatic gasp and exclaimed "Oh I forgot! You don't have a family!" she hit her head with her palm before smirking, "Must have slipped my mind, oh well. It's just too bad that you really don't have parents, that you don't even know them.." added Pansy smirking when she saw Serena clutch the spoon harder that her knuckles turned white. Again laughter ringed through the dungeon.
Harry, Hermione and Ron and some other fifth years weren't laughing at all. They all glared at Malfoy and Pansy with much hatred.
"You know what Moon," said Malfoy after the laughter died down. "Even Potter here knows his parents, you on the other hand don't even have a clue!" he chuckled.
Harry was about to give a hot comment when Snape reentered the classroom and everyone became quiet. They all quickly continued brewing their potions before the potion master would suspect that something was up. Harry took a glance at Serena; she continued to stir her potion as if nothing happened. Harry glared at Malfoy who snickered at Serena before turning back to his own potion.
~After Class~
Serena quickly gathered up all her things before swiftly leaving the dungeon without looking back. She walked up the steps and back up to the main floor of Hogwarts. She sighed in relief; the dungeon wasn't her most favorite place. Walking at much normal pace, she started her way to the Gryffindor tower to get her books for the next subject, divination.
She was happy to be away from Pansy and Malfoy and all the others, the incident earlier wasn't very pleasant. It hurt her that she was just made fun of because of those stupid reasons. 'I wish I knew who my mother is,' she thought bitterly. She shook her head and tried to dismiss what happened and tried to focus about her next subject. She didn't notice where she was going until it was too late.
WHAM!
Books and papers went flying everywhere as two people collided. Serena hit the ground hard as somebody came from the opposite direction. Obviously the person who she bumped into is a guy, she could hear him mumbling under his breath. Luckily no one was there in the hallway except the two of them, so no one was able to laugh about the incident.
"I'm sorry, I didn't know where I was going. I should have looked, I am sorry," mumbled Serena from the ground as she tried to stand up.
"It's alright, no harm done," said the guy, turning out to be none other than Harry. He stood up and offered Serena his hand, "Besides I didn't see where I was going either,"
Serena was startled at first, then she began to blush furiously. She accepted his hand, and he pulled her off the ground with ease. "I'm sorry, I guess I was too preoccupied," she mumbled. She quickly gathered up all her things from the ground.
Harry kneeled beside her and collected his things from the ground as well. "Don't worry about it really," he assured her.
Serena nodded, fighting the urge to blush furiously again. She noticed that one books was missing. She looked to her left and found Harry was holding it out for her, she took it and gave him a small smile. "Thanks," she mumbled. She stood up and slung her bag across her shoulder.
"So," said Harry, shifting his weight from one foot to the other. "Are you alirght?" he asked tentatively. He starred down at Serena, who was currently staring at the ground avoiding his eyes.
Serena sighed, what's up with him and always asking if she was alright? 'That's just one reason why you like him so much, because he cares,' said her inner voice. "Yes I am fine, for the many times I have been ridiculed, I can say that I am already getting used to all of this," she answered. She noticed one thing, Hermione and Ron weren't with him, now that was strange, the three of them were usually always together.
"Oh," breathed Harry feeling a little bit stupid right now.
"Listen I got to go, I need to get some things back in the tower," said Serena feeling very uncomfortable with the heavy silence between the two. Not that she was complaining or anything, she liked being with Harry, but when she was near him everything would be different her feelings would go haywire. She sighed and began to walk towards the tower again.
"Hey, wait up, I am going to the tower too. I need to get my books for divination, so you don't mind if I tag along?" asked Harry as he caught up with her.
Serena shrugged, "Sure I guess," she mumbled keeping her eyes up ahead. The two of them made their way slowly towards the tower in complete silence. Serena enjoyed Harry's company very much.
"Where are Ron and Hermione?" asked Serena after a long while. "Don't you three usually go anywhere together?"
Harry shrugged, "I left them, to give them some privacy. They just hocked up during the summer," he answered.
Serena nodded in understanding, she couldn't help but ask, "So how about you and Cho?" she asked. She blushed when she realized what she had just said and dearly wished she could take it back.
Harry frowned but soon shrugged, "Cho doesn't seem to like me anyway, I guess I'm not her type," he answered. They arrived at the portrait of the Fat Lady where Harry gave the portrait the password, "Pixy dust," the portrait swung open revealing a way towards the common room.
"So, I'll see you in class then," said Harry finally once they were inside.
Serena nodded and watched him walk to the boys' dorm. She sighed; this was probably the happiest moment in her entire life, being able to spend some time with Harry and actually finding out that he isn't interested in Cho anymore. Serena quickly went up the stairs leading to the 5th year girls' dorm, ignoring the many unpleasant stares she was getting, to get ready for her next class.
~Later that evening~
Serena lay in her bed and stared up at the ceiling of her four-poster bed, she was tired after the long day of classes. All the other girls were already asleep, but Serena was still awake. She thought about the day's events, she couldn't help but like Harry even more now, he was so friendly and nice to her. But she kept on thinking on the things happening around her, why people don't like her. 'Why am I so afraid to make friends?' she thought. 'You are afraid to loose them again,' answered an eerie voice in her head. 'Why again?' she wondered. Serena slowly drifted off to sleep, dreaming of a certain green-eyed boy hoping that maybe someday that maybe the two of them may share their feelings and be together. The Moon shone brightly through the window, bathing the sleeping girl in it's silver light, the light hit the crystal around her neck making it twinkle lightly and unknown to her giving off a protective silver aura.
~*~*~*~ Yes, I am done! I hope you guys liked this chapter! I know it isn't the best, but I am not feeling so well anymore (must be from that unknown food I ate *_*) but don't fret! I shall be well soon! Bwahahaha! I hope you guys like the chappie!
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