Hey guys! Sorry I didn't update a little sooner but I've had a very busy weekend. I just finished re-doing my entire bedroom (you know, paint and stuff). I also bought the 5th Harry Potter book so I've been doing a little reading^_^;
I really really want to thank all the readers for their encouraging reviews and don't you worry! I'm not the type of person who doesn't finish what I have started. I'll be trying to write a longer chapter to compensate for the lost time.
I hope you'll like! (I'll make sure of that!!! ^_~)
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Fate has brought us together
Chapter 5: The mysterious Serenity
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It wasn't difficult to see that a festival was going to be held at Hogwarts.
Various schools were already arriving and trying to find a place to sit for the introductions. Amongst those schools, Beauxbâton and Durmstrang could be seen. Unfortunately, the students of Hogwarts were already seated on their own patch of grass and couldn't help much now.
A dozens of aurors and ministers were already getting on the front stage where the introductions and rules would be made. After a short while, everyone had arrived and had been placed where they belonged.
Each school had its own line. The teachers (from all schools) were seated around them and were mostly trying to get them to shut up. The ministers and representatives were seated on the stage, some at left, some at right. They were a lot of them, too. And at last, the aurors had formed a long line behind them and were the only ones standing. Only one of them didn't have an auror's cloak, though. She had on a silver one and seemed oblivious to the stares she was getting from the other aurors (not the Japanese ones, mind you. And they are not placed in order.)
Dumbledore finally got up and used the sonorous charm. "I welcome you all to Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry. As you can see, many of you are present today and to ensure safety I will have to put rules if we all want to be safe. First, the Forbidden Forest is off limits to all. I would also ask you, if you venture on the grounds, to not approach the Whomping Willow for it is dangerous…"
The aurors were ticked off. Who was this kid just standing with them? Lucious Malfoy was asking himself the same question. 'Probably the daughter of one of the ministers who wants to be seen.' He smirked at the thought. He would have to try to approach her later.
"…..And now off you go!"
Everyone got up at once and started to the games. The trio had remained on the spot. "So, Harry!" started Ron, where is she?" "Just look behind you, mate. She's coming this way." Smiling, he went to the girl who had been in the front with the aurors, and then kissed her fully on the lips before turning back and pulling her with him gently.
"Bloody hell, Harry! She's gorgeous! OUCH! Hermione! Why did you pinch me for?!" cried an indignant Ron. "Well next time, don't be so rude!" She huffed and turned around, presented her hand and her most friendly smile and introduced herself. "Hello! You must be Serenity, then! I'm Herm." "Hermione Granger, yes, I know. And you must be Ron Weasley. Harry said a lot about you. It's very nice to meet you."
She had a sad smile, decided Hermione, but she smiled back nonetheless. "It's finally nice to put a face to your name! We couldn't wait to meet you!!!" Ron shot her a 100 watts smile and shook her hand too. She smiled faintly and went ahead, urging them to follow her. "Come on! You'll miss the games!" They followed without question and started their conversation. Ron shot Harry a look that said 'she doesn't look that bad to me' but Harry only shot him a sadder look.
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The duels were only going to start the afternoon, so they decided to go to Fred and George's stand to see how they were fairing with all the kids. Apparently, they appeared to be very popular. They were situated near a water attraction and were taking great advantage of it, soaking everyone who seemed to be in the vicinity of the water. Unfortunately, Draco Malfoy seemed to be up to something with his 2 goons Crabbe and Goyle, but stopped short when he saw them in his range of view.
"Well, well, well! What do we have here?" He drawled. "Potter and his little followers. And who might you be?" He addressed a girl he had never seen before. The only thing he got, tough, was an empty stare from her. "Hands off, Malfoy! That's my fiancée!" Harry looked ready to kill him, but before he even got there, Fred and His twin were on him in a second. "You're what??? Ron! We'll get you for not telling us!" Said Ron winced at their threat. Malfoy was now very interested. He ignored their petty talking and advanced to the girl. "Aren't you tired of their idiocy? You would be better off with me instead of stupid Potter over here! What do you th…!!!SLAP!
Everybody had stopped talking. Malfoy now had a very angry red hand mark on his left cheek. Someone had hit Malfoy. Ohhhh. He looked angry, enraged even. 'She'll pay for this!' He thought darkly.
"Go. Away." Everyone was now laughing their head off. But by listening to her tone of voice, Harry knew she was barely controlling herself. So he got closer and wrapped his arms gently around her. "Don't hurt him, love, or we'll be in big trouble." He whispered. She seemed to understand and simply turned around and left, to ensure something bad wouldn't happen. They followed suit for lunch had been announced, leaving a very seething boy trying to come with a plan for revenge.
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"HEY YOU GUYS, YOU'LL NEVER GUESS WHAT!" Ron all but yelled to his fellow Gryffindor friends who were starting to eat. He sat himself on the grass and looked pretty happy, to say the least. "Hey mate. Guess what? And by the way, did you found her?" Seamus was looking at him expectantly. The other lions had stopped their conversation and looked at the red head but before he could say another word, the twins popped out and said, barely containing their glee: "Harry's fiancée just beat up Malfoy!!!!!"
"WHAT??!"
Ron pouted. "I wanted to be the one to say it… Hey! Harry! Over here!" Seamus herd Ron and twisted around to see Harry hand in hand with the most gorgeous girl he had ever seen. Then it dawned on him.
"Bloody hell…THAT'S HER?! Harry, you are one lucky son of a bitch!!!" "Ummm…Thank you Seamus…I think…"
Introductions were made. They were all talking avidly and laughing about Malfoy when Serenity sensed a presence, calling out to the moon. She taped Harry on the shoulder and pointed at a blond man talking quietly to Dumbledore. "Harry, love, is he the professor Lupin you told me about? The one with the curse?" "Yes. It's a shame, really. He is one of the only people who really understood me, next to Snuffles, of course. He's always so tired because of the curse he has."
Sere frowned. This man sounded so nice. She wanted to meet him. She… She wanted to help him. Harry cast a questioning look but she merely smiled, one of her true peaceful smiles just for him, got up and started towards the unsuspecting teacher. He looked puzzled for a second but when he saw she was marching right up to Lupin, his eyes got wide and he thought, surprised 'Can she really do that too?!'
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That's over for now. I can't seem to be able to write anymore and I want to post something ASAP.
You all probably know by now why she's marching to Lupin. Don't worry, there'll be much action!!!
The teachers will meet Sere!!! How will it go? You can write me some of your ideas, if you like. I may obey your demands!
(Tough, Snape will probably get an earful…^_^;)
Read and review!!!!! No flames aloud!!!
I love you all ^_~
