Dreams of Something Different

By jessebelle

Disclaimer: I don't own anything but the plot

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Chapter Seven: An Uneventful Breakfast

          The next morning, Tara woke up on the couch in her common room. She now had a stiff neck. She decided to go visit her new bedroom. She walked up the stairs and opened the first door. It was the bathroom. Okay, it was a royal bathroom. Everything was a pale, pink marble. There was a huge swimming pool, or maybe it was the bath, in the center of the room. Tons of taps surrounded it and she was itching to try them all out. There was a huge shower in the far left corner of the room that she didn't go explore further. Two stalls were on the right side of the room. A place to do her hair and make up, along with the sink, was next to the shower. A huge, elegant mirror hung above it. There were a few paintings on the walls and most were of flowery fields and other beautiful scenes. There was one though, that was of her mother. Looking at it she watched as a younger Livinia was carefree and having fun with her friends by the lake. She wished she could have known her mother back then.

          Pulling herself out of her depression, Tara left the bathroom to find her bedroom. It was right next door. The room was a mix of pale greens and blues. A large four poster bed stood in the right corner of the room. There was a door opposite of it that led to a huge walk in closet. All of Tara's clothes were hung up neatly, and all of Tara's other things were placed away. There was no need to unpack. There was a vanity on the left wall and all of her hair products and make up was placed there, very neatly. Everything was in its place exactly where Tara would have put it herself. There was a book case and another desk in the room, along with an armoire. The windows were open and she could smell the sweet morning outside. There were a few pictures on the walls and she was happy to see that her picture of the entire Scooby gang was beside her bed. Fresh flowers were on the desk.

          She quickly picked out an outfit to wear and got dressed. After locating her shoes, her stomach rumbled and she realized she'd have to find the great hall if she wanted breakfast. She took one last look around before climbing down the stairs and exiting the common room. She quickly realized she had no idea where to go. Tara was saved, however, by a certain blonde vampire that was heading her way.

          "Mornin' Glinda. Need help finding the Great Hall?"

          "Um, yeah. This place is huge."

          "I know. How bout you let me escort you." He held out his arm. Raising an eyebrow, she took it. They walked mostly in silence, except when Spike explained ways to not get lost. The entered the Great Hall to see all of the other teachers chatting merrily, except Snape. Anya and Wesley were already there and conversing in hushed tones. They made their way over to them and sat down.

          "Hello Anya, Wesley."        

          "Tara, wonderful to see you. I trust you remembered your way?"

          "Um, not exactly, Spike had to show me." Wesley smiled at her.     

          "Well, it might take a while, but you'll get used to it. My advice, leave earlier."

          "Thanks Wesley."

          Both Tara and Wesley looked to Anya and Spike. After realizing that the two were talking about their glory days, they decided to just eat silently.

          Tara had jumped a bit when the food appeared. That had resulted in her first glimpse of the enchanted ceiling. Her stunned reaction resulted in a bit of laughter. Halfway through the meal, Spike noticed her grimace every time she turned her head. He then started to massage her shoulders. This caused a look between Dumbledore and McGonagall, but no one notice. It was suggested by the headmaster that someone show Tara around more and after they were done, Spike and Tara left the hall. They left in their wake a group of knowing adults. Anya and Wesley just smiled.

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A/N: Sorry for the uneventful ness of this chapter. I'll try to post more soon. I promise that things will definitely become more interesting, especially when I bring in another familiar face. Hope that you aren't too bored.

jessebelle