~Best and Worst of Times~
Summary: Before the start of the Seventh year term, Hermione is at home. When a Death-eater attacks. Sending her back in time. There she meets the love of her life.
Hogwarts
Dinning Hall
Told you they wouldn't react until it was too late. Approaching the Slytherin table trepidation sinks in. What the hell am I doing? Swallowing hard, as she was half way there, Melody's hand start to shake. How am I going to get out of this one?
"Miss St. James," barks Professor McGonagal as she walks into the great hall, from a door in back of the Slytherin table. Looking at her professor, Melody sees anger in face. Wow is she mad at me. Walking over to her without looking at anyone else Melody tries hard to smile.
"Dumbledore wants to see you in his office," orders Professor McGonagal. Spinning on her heel, the professor waits for her to catch up. As Professor McGonagal escorts Melody to Dumbledore's office she plainly states, "Don't worry child your not in any trouble." Upon reacting the gargoyle Professor McGonagal gave the password of, "Lemon drop." At this Professor McGonagal gives Melody instructions on how to reach Dumbledore's office. She leaves Melody there.
Maybe Dumbledore wants to talk about sending me home, now?
Hogwarts
Dumbledore's Office
Opening the door to the headmaster's office, Melody takes a good look around. Some things never change. Smiling and feeling more at home then she has so far, Melody drinks in the comfort that Dumbledore's office unknowingly provides. Just like home.
A beautiful eerie song erupts from behind Dumbledore's desk. Oh that's as beautiful as ever. Closing her eyes, for a second before walking around the desk. Standing next to a burning bird, Melody whispers, "Hello Fawks," to the phoenix.
Hogwarts
Dinning Hall
The Dragon Lady Professor McGonagal enters the
dinning hall barking, "Miss St. James."
This was heard throughout the hall.
Slytherins snickered thinking that the new Gryffindor was
already in
trouble.
But at the Gryffindor table confusion was high amongst the seventh years. Lily looks to Caro, who looks back at her confused. "Can you remember anything that Melody could have done today to make Professor McGonagal mad?"
"No," whispers Caro glancing back at Melody's retreating back. "She was with us the whole day."
"I'm telling you James it's the Slytherins. They must have done something to get her into trouble," groans Peter. "After all she has been here less then a day."
"Peter's right," growls Remus agreeing completely. "But what?"
"I think its time for our little friend Wormtail to pay Dumbledore a visit," suggests James as he glares at the Slytherins. Sirius growls his agreement with Potter.
Hogwarts
Dumbledore Office
The doorknob twists making a little quirky noise. Standing up, waiting for Dumbledore to walk in, Melody was slightly put off when a petite blonde with short hair walked in. While she was muttering to herself, Melody looks over her whacked out cloths. Bloody hell, if I didn't know better I could swear that she is Chloe. But Chloe died right before the start of our fifth year.
The girl's facial expression ranged from mildly interested to down right shock.
"Granger," whispers the girl.
"Sullivan," questions Melody after hearing her. A large blossoming smile of her face said it all. Shrieking with delight, both girls embrace. Their shrieks echo throughout Dumbledore office. "How," demands Melody still hugging her. "In the hell did you wind up here? And what house are you in?"
"Extremely long story," laughs Chloe. Lowering her voice, "I have been here for about two years now." Taking a steadying breath, Chloe continues, "Most people call me Chloe but here my name is, Megan Chloe Bane. As to what house, Gryffindor of course. Duh?
"Hey, why didn't I see you last night when I got sorted into Gryffindor," huffs Melody giving Chloe a fake glare. "They're calling me, Melody St. James."
Waving a dismissing hand, Chloe answers, "Hospital wing thanks to Severus Snape." Smiling smugly at Melody, "so that was you with the chickenpox hex and silencing charm, should have known."
"Yes you should have," agrees Melody causing both girls to laugh. Embracing one more time, they take the two empty seats in the office.
"So, please tell me you have dumped Krummy," demand Chloe. "You can do so much better."
"I don't know about better," states Melody earning herself a look from Chloe. "But hell yeah, I dumped him. He couldn't even say my name after a whole summer. But we're still friends."
"Friends is good," comments Chloe.
"We so need to talk," states Melody. "Library? Usual spot."
Shaking her head in the negative, Chloe responses, "Nope. Believe it or not both James and Sirius know the library." Laughing Chloe continues, "very well considering how you would have to practically drag Harry to it."
"I know why too," mutters Melody slightly darkly. Rolling her eyes at Chloe's look. "Its because of a friend of theirs."
"Cool." Pausing Chloe squints her eyes. "What school did they say you came from?"
"Towers in America," answers Melody seeing Chloe's face light up. "Why," then darken.
"That's were my adoptive parents said was my last school," looking over her shoulder to see if Dumbledore has come in. "And I have been telling tales about everyone, of course I've changed their names."
"And now that I'm here," Melody says while grimacing. "People are going to expect me to know who's name is who's. Look don't worry we're both in Gryffindor. I sure I can get through the rest of the day without any mishaps. Besides I have so much to tell you."
"Same here, god I'm so glad you're here Minnie," laughs Chloe as they sit down in the chairs they hear a little squeaky noise from the doorway. "Hey whatever happened to Ron," sitting down in the chairs they hear a little squeaky noise from the doorway. Hearing Melody groan watches her scrunch up her face. "Tell me later over chocolate?"
"Yeah," groans Melody. "Lots of chocolate."
"Ah good," says Dumbledore as he walks into the room. "I see you two remember each other. I'm glad because you're roommates. Also, I wanted to inform Miss St. James that her stuff is in her room."
Confused, Melody questions, "What stuff?"
"A photo album and some cloths," replies Dumbledore. They talk for a few more minutes before Dumbledore dismisses them.
Dinning Hall
Gryffindor table
Changing out of rat form Peter jugs as fast as he can, not bothering to wastes any time on the Slytherins. Heading straight for his friends at the Gryffindor table. "Big time trouble guys," puffs Peter.
"What," growls Sirius as he steely glares at the Slytherins.
"Not that Sirius," says Peter still puffing. "Melody is Minnie."
"So," dismisses James.
Taking a dig breath, Peter clarifies, "Minnie as in Chloe's friend Minnie."
Remus groans out, "No, not now."
Peter knows that he at least understands. Glimpsing at his other two friends, Peter shakes his head. "Chloe's friend the one that solves mysteries?"
"Really," purrs Severus as he was passing by. "Thanks for the information." Turning around he heads back to his table. "Lucius guess what Melody is Chloe's Minnie."
"James what are we going to do," questions Peter.
"Nothing," answers Remus. "We're going to do nothing."
"But," disagrees Peter.
"Peter," snaps Sirius his face drawn. "If I remember correctly she would only solve things when it was brought to her attention."
"So…" questions Peter.
"If we don't bring it to her attention," comments James smiling like a lunatic. "She won't go looking."
"Somebody better tell that to Snape," grumbles Peter rather upset that his friends didn't want to prank the new girl.
Hallway
Near the Dinning Hall
"So just how much chocolate are we talking about," questions Chloe as they approach the dinning hall.
Pretending to think it over, Melody comments, "maybe not as much as I would have thought I needed."
"Oh, do tell," demands Chloe looking at Melody over her shoulder.
Dinning Hall
Slytherin Entrance
Upon entering the dinning hall, a disgusted look flashes across Chloe's face. "Come on lets head to our table the rift raft are coming this way."
Grimacing, Melody hesitates. "Ah Chloe," clearing her throat. "That's why I came over here in the first place." Watching her face go blank with shock and her mouth open and close. "Breath girl, look its to help Sirius," holding up both hands. "Really, some girl named Erin is on the prowl."
Frowning furiously. "That she-witch," hisses Chloe looking over to the Gryffindor table. "Well Melody, your nice little plan is just going to have to wait cause here comes my boyfriend." Humming, Chloe smiles as she looks back to her. "Maybe your plan is working after all because his best friend, Sirius is with him."
Looking over to the Gryffindor table, Melody sees Remus and Sirius coming towards them. "Girl you have some explaining to do," seeing the blush spread across her face.
"Miss St. James," purrs Severus as he approaches them.
"Mr. Snape," responses Melody as she smirks at him.
"I hear you like to solves mysteries," states Severus as he strokes his chin. "I have the ultimate mystery for you."
Laughing at his antics, Melody says, "Pray good sir, do tell."
"Well it involves out of your own," comments Severus. Upon seeing Melody's blank face Severus clarifies, "Gryffindor people. You see Remus always disappears."
"Disappears," mutters Melody. Ah yes his grandma. Smirking at him, then projecting her voice, "Don't you mean, ah maybe you don't know? Let me tell you." Putting her hands together in front of her. "It's not a mystery, you see he goes and visits his sick grandma."
Snickering, Severus sneers, "Sick grandma indeed. I thought you were someone of intelligence."
Yeah I am. Intelligent enough to know what you're trying to do.
"Chloe," admonishes Remus. "You didn't tell us you knew Melody." As he wraps his arms around her, at the same time moving her away from Severus and the Slytherin table. "What am I going to do with you?"
Looking up into Sirius deep blue eyes Melody hears him whisper, "Keeping secrets Melody?" Smiling at him. You're a fine one to talk padfoot. Shrugging her shoulders. "I do hope your not thinking of dating anyone from this group," jerking his head.
Walking beside Sirius, feeling his hand brush up against hers. Wow lets talk sparks. Looking at Lily, Caroline and Frank, "Where's your girlfriend Sirius?"
Laughter erupts from him. "Erin is not my girlfriend," pausing looking at her. "I hope she didn't make you feel like you needed to leave because of her."
Laughing at Sirius Melody answers, "Not really, just saw someone I thought I knew, wanted to be certain so I went and checked it out."
"Good."
Approaching the table, Melody notices that the only spots available were the ones next to Chloe. And she was next to Remus. Sirius gestures for her to sit next to her friend as Sirius sits down next to her.
Unknown to Chloe and Melody, above their heads, Remus and Sirius gave each other, we did good look. This look didn't go unnoticed by Lily who winks at Melody.
"So, Melody I hear you know our Chloe," laughs James. "Tell us, about the Westly's."
Blanking out glancing at Chloe under her lashes. "Ah, I think James wants to know about the pranksters, Fred and Joe."
Laughing out loud. "Those two, ah Chloe you so missed it. Fred and Joe totally out did themselves in their last year." Noticing how closely the boys were pretending not to be listening. "Which I will tell you in great detail later. I'll make a deal with you, you dish on this school, and I'll dish on the old school."
Shaking hands with Chloe and hearing Lily and Caroline laugh. Chloe states, "Wouldn't want to give you boys any ideas on pranks." Chilling laughter floats towards Melody.
"As if James or Sirius need any help with pranks." Shivering as Peter comes towards her, she feels someone touch her shoulders. Looking over at Sirius she finds that he took off his robes and put them on her. Hot damn Black you look good.
Snickering loudly Peter says, "Here comes Professor Sinclair." Pointing to the professor as he came into the hall everyone turns to see what was so funny.
As snickers and laughter was heard coming from other tables. Oh my god Taking off her glass and looking at them.
"There's nothing wrong with your glasses" laughs James.
Professor Sinclair was still green, but this time he sparkled under the enchanted ceiling like he was covered with glue then rolled around in glitter. "Not fireworks," laughs Sirius. "But close enough."
Groaning, Chloe looks at Melody. "You told them about the fireworks."
Gasping, James looks at Chloe. "You knew about the firework's and you didn't say anything? Remus what are you going to do to your girlfriend," demands Potter.
"James," laughs Lily. "Melody didn't say anything about the fireworks either but she did mention a few things."
"Why?" asks Chloe.
"Well dear," says Remus as he kisses her check. "She's my new potions partner." Moving back he waits for her reaction, seeing her look at Melody before bursting out laughing.
"Anything is better then Neil as a potions partner. At lest Remus hasn't poisoned half the student body."
Until Later