Dragon Keys
By Kryptonite
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*Caught Up*
So how were your classes? The question brought an explosion of sound with it, as everyone tried to answer. The hubbub was amazing. The chatter continued up til lights out.
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As the weeks went by friendships between the older students and new students were cemented. The classes got harder but the students were happy, working together on assignments.
So, Ash what's up? Ginny dropped into the chair next to Ash, who was reading another well used paper back muggle science fiction book.
Nothin'. The girl turned a page.
I'm so bored. Ginny flung her legs over one arm and dangled her head and shoulders over the other.
So find a book. Ginny lifted her head and looked incredulously.
Please. Ash shrugged.
Just a suggestion.
Oh, hi Harry. Ginny had dangled her head down again just as the Wonder Trio walked into the common room.
Hey Ginny. Hey Ash. Ash didn't bother to do anything but raise her hand in greeting.
So who's going home for the holidays? Almost one hundred percent of the students currently in the common room raised their hands. Wow. It's gonna be deserted this year. Harry thought back over the previous Christmas holidays.
It's always deserted. Most kids wanna be with their families. You know, just in case. Hardly no one ever stays for the holidays. A bunch of replies flew at Harry from all directions.
He simply shrugged and said, Up for a game of wizard's chess Ron? The boys smiled mischievously at each other and they both raced for their dorm room.
Sighing and shaking her head Hermione sat down in a huff. I can't believe I don't have any homework. I'm going to be so bloody bored over the break. What're you going to do, Gin?
I don't know. Ow. Ginny muttered as a barely audible crack sounded from her back. With the position she was in it was bound to happen eventually.
What about you Ash? Hermione turned her attention to Ash as Ginny finally sat in the chair correctly.
Staying here. Probably going to ransack the library. Wonder if they have any good wizarding literature? Ash paused in her reading to throw a puzzled glance to the ceiling.
I can't wait to see my mum and dad again. I missed them so much. Hermione realized her mistake a little late. Oh. Sorry.
It's okay. I wanted to come here. Best wizarding school in the world. Ash shrugged and went back to her book, turning another page. A few hours and three spectacular wins by Ron later, everyone started to turn in.
G'nite everyone. Ash wished at the remaining students in the room. Climbing wearily up the stairs, Ash crawled into bed after changing into her pajamas.
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Morning. Ron said cheerily, still gloating over his victories the night before.
Oh bugger off Ron. Harry said, only halfway meaning it.
Glad to see you're such a good winner Harry. The teasing continued much to everyone's amusement.
Hurry up or you'll miss the train. You haven't even started packing yet. Hermione admonished Ron. Ron turned slightly pink and mumbled his excuses before walking off to finish his packing.
I guess we'll see you when we get back, Harry.
I guess so. Harry smiled at his friend as she awkwardly tried to say good bye.
Well... okay then. See you soon Harry. See you when we get back Ash. She left the Great Hall, dragging Ginny and the twins with her to go get their trunks and board the train.
Looks like we have the common room to ourselves.
Except for two other people. Ash said, pointing down the table at a first and second year.
Eh. Harry sounded, shrugging his shoulder and then smiling at the girl. Ash smiled back, just as a familiar owl flew in the window with one rather large package helped by three other owls.
