Oh, What an Adventure
Ch. 11
"Calm down girl. You'll get your chance to salivate."
Hermione blushed embarrassedly and smacked Ron upside the head.
"Honestly! You are such a jerk!" She screamed.
"Would you two snog already?" Spike stated with a laugh and a roll of his eyes. Willow and Harry burst out laughing while Hermione and Ron blushed.
"Whatever bleach boy." Ron muttered. Spike cocked an eyebrow.
"Professor Bleach boy to you b-o-y." Ron glared at him and Willow laughed.
"Okay boys, simmer down. Dinner is in a little while so I think we should get freshened up." Hermione jumped up and practically ran out of the room, but not before grabbing five books that lay on Willow's desk. Ron and Harry stood up and shook Spike's hand.
"Nice to meet you mate." Harry said and Ron only grunted before walking out.
"What's the redhead's problem?" Spike questioned flopping down on the couch. Willow smiled and sat down on the opposite chair.
"Nothing, he's just embarrassed. He and Hermione like each other, but of coarse the other doesn't see it." Spike nodded knowing exactly what that felt like.
"So, did you tell Buffy and the gang about the wizarding world and all that?"
"Sure did, Pet. I couldn't leave without an explanation. The Niblet would be upset and the others...well we've become friends."
"I'm glad." She stated with a smile, but the sad look in her eyes disproved her smile. Spike wanted to reach out and hug the girl, but something held him back.
"Yeah, I'm a pansy. Oh well, it was bound to happen. I think it's in the genes or somethin' like that."
"I bet." She said with a laugh.
"They really miss you." The blonde said after a few moments of silence. Willow nodded with a sad smile.
"I miss them too."
"So I hear you've got a new family. A bunch of redheads, eh?"
She laughed and nodded. "A whole damn truckload. They're cool. I love them. Ron is like on of seven or somethin' like that. The number is on up there."
"Glad you got a family pet, real glad." The silence started up again. Spike jumped up and clapped his hands together. "Well, I suppose I'd better find my room in this place." She nodded and stood up.
"I'll see you at dinner."
"Alright pet." He stated walking out. Willow heard Clara's giggle and Spike's "'ello pet". Willow let out a small giggle of her own. It would definitely be interesting around Hogwarts this year.
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Hermione eventually found the room with all of her things in it. She was surprised to see only one other bed. Usually she would be rooming with three others girls at least. What surprised her even more was to see someone's things on the other side of the room. The bed looked like it had been previously slept in and all of the other person's things had been unpacked. Who would be here already? School didn't start for at least another week. With a sigh, Hermione pushed her curiosity aside and set about unpacking her bags. Visions of a certain redhead ran through her mind and her mood darkened. "That stupid prat." She muttered thinking about him. She loved him, but he just made her so angry! Maybe the only reason she was angry was because he didn't see what was right in front of him.
"Stupid prick." She muttered flopping down on her bed. A small laugh at the door brought Hermione out of her thoughts. She looked up to see a girl standing at the door with an amused look on her face.
"Oh...sorry. Hello." She blushed with a smile. The girl smiled and walked into the room.
"It's alright, Hermione? I hope I got your name right." Hermione nodded with a bright smile.
"Yes, hi! I guess you're my roommate?" The girl nodded and plopped down on her bed.
"Sure am. I'm Hailen."
"It's nice to meet you. You're American?" Hermione questioned the other brunette who laughed.
"That obvious, huh? Yes, I am from the good ole US of A."
"If you don't mind me asking, what are you doing here before school starts." Hermione noticed the girl tense a bit.
"You don't have to answer that." She quickly added. Hailen raised her hands with a smile.
"No, no. It's okay. I'm just here to visit my godfather for the year while my parents are traveling." Hermione quirked an eyebrow in interest.
"Oh really? Who's your godfather?"
"Remus Lupin." Hermione brightened up with a smile.
"Really? That's so neat! I didn't know Professor Lupin was coming back this year." She stated excitedly.
"So what are you doing here early?" Hailen questioned in return.
"My best friends and I came to be with our friend Willow. She's going to be the Muggle Studies professor here. She's really cool."
"I'm so glad you all are here. I was afraid I would be alone all week before school started. That would have been so boring."
"Well, you're not alone anymore! My best friends Harry and Ron are here also." Thoughts of a certain blonde haired wizard flashed through Hermione's mind, but she decided not to mention his presence to the brunette.
"Well Hermione, I think it's about time for dinner. I have no idea where I'm going, so if you would lead the way?" Hermione giggled and grabbed the girl's arm.
"I would love to! Come on." The girls ran out of the dormitory giggling all the way.
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Harry and Ron were the first ones in the dining hall, at Ron's persistence.
"I'm bloody starving!" He had cried. Harry quietly ate his food and rolled his eyes at Ron who was gulfing down everything he could get his hands on.
"This is marvelous!" Ron exclaimed. Harry's laugh was cut off as Hermione and a girl he had never seen before came running in with bright smiles on their faces. Harry instantly sensed the change in moods in Ron as he spotted Hermione. Harry himself, was looking at the girl. She was a bit taller than Hermione, but still shorter than both boys. She had wavy, brunette hair that fell slightly down her back. She slightly overweight, but her smile made Harry smile. It was so bright and cheery. He smiled at the girls as they approached.
"Harry, Ron this is Hailen! Hailen, my best friends Harry Potter and Ron Weasley." Harry waited for the gaping and the staring, but it never came.
"Hi ya'll." 'No wonder. She's American.' She gave them wide smiles and flopped down opposite Harry. He smiled and continued to eat. Hermione gave a slight nod to Ron and grabbed her fork and dug into her food.
"Hey guys!" Willow's sweet voice broke into their thoughts and Harry jumped up with a smile.
"Hey Will!" He gave her a tight hug and Ron did the same.
"Is this another Weasley you were talking about?" Hailen questioned to Hermione. Hermione blushed at Ron's glance to her and shook her head.
"This is Willow Rosenburg, she's their cousin." Willow smiled at the newcomer and took her hand.
"Hey there! It's nice to meet you."
"You too! I'm Hailen. Yes, I know it's a weird name." Willow shook her head with a smile.
"Not at all! I think it's rather pretty. Hey, who's that?" Willow questioned pointing to the door. The group turned to see Draco standing there with a stony expression.
"Oh, that's Malfoy." Willow nodded, having heard stories about the boy from the trio.
"Well, I'm going to get some food and meet some more professors. I'll see ya after dinner." With a wave, she was off leaving the trio and Hailen alone.
Harry sat down and a moment later noticed Spike enter the dining hall and make his way to sit down next to Willow. Something seemed off about the tall bleached blonde, but Harry had no idea what it was. Maybe the fact that he looked a bit like Draco was what had him set off.
"Oh Harry, Ron did you know Hailen's godfather was Professor Lupin?"
"Really? That's cool!" Ron exclaimed taking a bite out of his roll.
"So you'll be here all year Hailen?" The silent girl looked up at Harry and nodded with a smile.
"Yeah, my parents are traveling so Remus said he'd look after me."
"You'll be taking classes and all that?" Hailen shrugged.
"I dunno. Maybe. I'm not really magical or anything like that. I think I'll be taking the muggle studies class, but I don't know if I'll take anything else. My parents and Remus took care of all that. Remus hasn't told me yet."
"Well, maybe you'll be in our class for Muggles Studies!" Hermione said hopefully.
"Yeah, maybe."
"What do we have here? Another mudblood?" Hermione glared and Ron and Harry shot up out of their seats.
"Draco, get the hell away from us." Hailen looked at Hermione clueless.
"What's your name?" Draco questioned ignoring the boys.
"It's Hailen." Draco raised an eyebrow.
"Pretty name. Ugly face." Harry brought his fist up, but before he could smash it into Draco's smirking face, an arm caught his.
Harry stared up into the amused eyes of Spike. Willow ran down and gave him scolding look.
"Sorry." He mumbled. Draco scurried off leaving the quiet group.
"What the hell crawled up his pants?" Hailen's laughing voice cut through the silence.
"He's a Malfoy, what do you expect?"
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I'm back! It's been a long time since I last saw ya'll. I had a bit of writer's block...actually, I didn't have it all. My only excuse was laziness and I had no idea where I was going to take the story. However, I think I've got a neat little spin on the story.
Thanks to all the lovely reviewers! Ya'll are the best.
Also, Laura, I tried to e-mail you so you could beta, but the e-mail was a broken link.
If anyone is interested in being a beta for this story, PLEASE e-mail me at rivillie@aol.com
Thanks guys!
Rebecca
Ch. 11
"Calm down girl. You'll get your chance to salivate."
Hermione blushed embarrassedly and smacked Ron upside the head.
"Honestly! You are such a jerk!" She screamed.
"Would you two snog already?" Spike stated with a laugh and a roll of his eyes. Willow and Harry burst out laughing while Hermione and Ron blushed.
"Whatever bleach boy." Ron muttered. Spike cocked an eyebrow.
"Professor Bleach boy to you b-o-y." Ron glared at him and Willow laughed.
"Okay boys, simmer down. Dinner is in a little while so I think we should get freshened up." Hermione jumped up and practically ran out of the room, but not before grabbing five books that lay on Willow's desk. Ron and Harry stood up and shook Spike's hand.
"Nice to meet you mate." Harry said and Ron only grunted before walking out.
"What's the redhead's problem?" Spike questioned flopping down on the couch. Willow smiled and sat down on the opposite chair.
"Nothing, he's just embarrassed. He and Hermione like each other, but of coarse the other doesn't see it." Spike nodded knowing exactly what that felt like.
"So, did you tell Buffy and the gang about the wizarding world and all that?"
"Sure did, Pet. I couldn't leave without an explanation. The Niblet would be upset and the others...well we've become friends."
"I'm glad." She stated with a smile, but the sad look in her eyes disproved her smile. Spike wanted to reach out and hug the girl, but something held him back.
"Yeah, I'm a pansy. Oh well, it was bound to happen. I think it's in the genes or somethin' like that."
"I bet." She said with a laugh.
"They really miss you." The blonde said after a few moments of silence. Willow nodded with a sad smile.
"I miss them too."
"So I hear you've got a new family. A bunch of redheads, eh?"
She laughed and nodded. "A whole damn truckload. They're cool. I love them. Ron is like on of seven or somethin' like that. The number is on up there."
"Glad you got a family pet, real glad." The silence started up again. Spike jumped up and clapped his hands together. "Well, I suppose I'd better find my room in this place." She nodded and stood up.
"I'll see you at dinner."
"Alright pet." He stated walking out. Willow heard Clara's giggle and Spike's "'ello pet". Willow let out a small giggle of her own. It would definitely be interesting around Hogwarts this year.
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Hermione eventually found the room with all of her things in it. She was surprised to see only one other bed. Usually she would be rooming with three others girls at least. What surprised her even more was to see someone's things on the other side of the room. The bed looked like it had been previously slept in and all of the other person's things had been unpacked. Who would be here already? School didn't start for at least another week. With a sigh, Hermione pushed her curiosity aside and set about unpacking her bags. Visions of a certain redhead ran through her mind and her mood darkened. "That stupid prat." She muttered thinking about him. She loved him, but he just made her so angry! Maybe the only reason she was angry was because he didn't see what was right in front of him.
"Stupid prick." She muttered flopping down on her bed. A small laugh at the door brought Hermione out of her thoughts. She looked up to see a girl standing at the door with an amused look on her face.
"Oh...sorry. Hello." She blushed with a smile. The girl smiled and walked into the room.
"It's alright, Hermione? I hope I got your name right." Hermione nodded with a bright smile.
"Yes, hi! I guess you're my roommate?" The girl nodded and plopped down on her bed.
"Sure am. I'm Hailen."
"It's nice to meet you. You're American?" Hermione questioned the other brunette who laughed.
"That obvious, huh? Yes, I am from the good ole US of A."
"If you don't mind me asking, what are you doing here before school starts." Hermione noticed the girl tense a bit.
"You don't have to answer that." She quickly added. Hailen raised her hands with a smile.
"No, no. It's okay. I'm just here to visit my godfather for the year while my parents are traveling." Hermione quirked an eyebrow in interest.
"Oh really? Who's your godfather?"
"Remus Lupin." Hermione brightened up with a smile.
"Really? That's so neat! I didn't know Professor Lupin was coming back this year." She stated excitedly.
"So what are you doing here early?" Hailen questioned in return.
"My best friends and I came to be with our friend Willow. She's going to be the Muggle Studies professor here. She's really cool."
"I'm so glad you all are here. I was afraid I would be alone all week before school started. That would have been so boring."
"Well, you're not alone anymore! My best friends Harry and Ron are here also." Thoughts of a certain blonde haired wizard flashed through Hermione's mind, but she decided not to mention his presence to the brunette.
"Well Hermione, I think it's about time for dinner. I have no idea where I'm going, so if you would lead the way?" Hermione giggled and grabbed the girl's arm.
"I would love to! Come on." The girls ran out of the dormitory giggling all the way.
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Harry and Ron were the first ones in the dining hall, at Ron's persistence.
"I'm bloody starving!" He had cried. Harry quietly ate his food and rolled his eyes at Ron who was gulfing down everything he could get his hands on.
"This is marvelous!" Ron exclaimed. Harry's laugh was cut off as Hermione and a girl he had never seen before came running in with bright smiles on their faces. Harry instantly sensed the change in moods in Ron as he spotted Hermione. Harry himself, was looking at the girl. She was a bit taller than Hermione, but still shorter than both boys. She had wavy, brunette hair that fell slightly down her back. She slightly overweight, but her smile made Harry smile. It was so bright and cheery. He smiled at the girls as they approached.
"Harry, Ron this is Hailen! Hailen, my best friends Harry Potter and Ron Weasley." Harry waited for the gaping and the staring, but it never came.
"Hi ya'll." 'No wonder. She's American.' She gave them wide smiles and flopped down opposite Harry. He smiled and continued to eat. Hermione gave a slight nod to Ron and grabbed her fork and dug into her food.
"Hey guys!" Willow's sweet voice broke into their thoughts and Harry jumped up with a smile.
"Hey Will!" He gave her a tight hug and Ron did the same.
"Is this another Weasley you were talking about?" Hailen questioned to Hermione. Hermione blushed at Ron's glance to her and shook her head.
"This is Willow Rosenburg, she's their cousin." Willow smiled at the newcomer and took her hand.
"Hey there! It's nice to meet you."
"You too! I'm Hailen. Yes, I know it's a weird name." Willow shook her head with a smile.
"Not at all! I think it's rather pretty. Hey, who's that?" Willow questioned pointing to the door. The group turned to see Draco standing there with a stony expression.
"Oh, that's Malfoy." Willow nodded, having heard stories about the boy from the trio.
"Well, I'm going to get some food and meet some more professors. I'll see ya after dinner." With a wave, she was off leaving the trio and Hailen alone.
Harry sat down and a moment later noticed Spike enter the dining hall and make his way to sit down next to Willow. Something seemed off about the tall bleached blonde, but Harry had no idea what it was. Maybe the fact that he looked a bit like Draco was what had him set off.
"Oh Harry, Ron did you know Hailen's godfather was Professor Lupin?"
"Really? That's cool!" Ron exclaimed taking a bite out of his roll.
"So you'll be here all year Hailen?" The silent girl looked up at Harry and nodded with a smile.
"Yeah, my parents are traveling so Remus said he'd look after me."
"You'll be taking classes and all that?" Hailen shrugged.
"I dunno. Maybe. I'm not really magical or anything like that. I think I'll be taking the muggle studies class, but I don't know if I'll take anything else. My parents and Remus took care of all that. Remus hasn't told me yet."
"Well, maybe you'll be in our class for Muggles Studies!" Hermione said hopefully.
"Yeah, maybe."
"What do we have here? Another mudblood?" Hermione glared and Ron and Harry shot up out of their seats.
"Draco, get the hell away from us." Hailen looked at Hermione clueless.
"What's your name?" Draco questioned ignoring the boys.
"It's Hailen." Draco raised an eyebrow.
"Pretty name. Ugly face." Harry brought his fist up, but before he could smash it into Draco's smirking face, an arm caught his.
Harry stared up into the amused eyes of Spike. Willow ran down and gave him scolding look.
"Sorry." He mumbled. Draco scurried off leaving the quiet group.
"What the hell crawled up his pants?" Hailen's laughing voice cut through the silence.
"He's a Malfoy, what do you expect?"
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I'm back! It's been a long time since I last saw ya'll. I had a bit of writer's block...actually, I didn't have it all. My only excuse was laziness and I had no idea where I was going to take the story. However, I think I've got a neat little spin on the story.
Thanks to all the lovely reviewers! Ya'll are the best.
Also, Laura, I tried to e-mail you so you could beta, but the e-mail was a broken link.
If anyone is interested in being a beta for this story, PLEASE e-mail me at rivillie@aol.com
Thanks guys!
Rebecca
