Chapter 6
An evening together
Selene felt bad that she had been unable to go back to the Slytherin common room which had been her plan. But sleep and Percy's anger won so she stayed in Gryffindor tower. So when she woke up she took a piece of parchment and her quill and wrote a letter to Draco.
She told Draco how sorry she was for not coming back to the common room like she said she would. But Percy was ticked and that she thought it was to risky to try and come. Plus after the adrenaline wore off she was so tired that she barley made it to her room and into her pajamas before she fell asleep.
So to make it up to him she would come that night and spend a few hours with him. And just him so they could talk and forget about school for a little bit. She folded the letter and after dressing she ran to where the owls were kept she told her owl to take the letter to Draco at breakfast. Now the waiting game began was Draco mad and Would he forgive her.
Draco looked up in surprise when an owl dropped a letter practically in his breakfast. Was that Selene's owl? He quickly opened the letter. A rare grin appeared on his face after he read it contents. He glanced over at the Gryffindor table.
Selene was talking to Fred and George who were still congratulating Selene on the Prank.
"I bet they'll be talking about that prank long after you graduate."
"Yea, George is right. It was the best."
"Glad you two think so, maybe after I graduate I'll let the truth slip"
George said,"You should. After all, who really believes that pug faced Slytherin pulled it? But of course no one cares how much trouble she's in. It's hilarious actually."
"Remind me to thank Peeves"
"Sure."
Fred said quietly, "Have you ever heard of the Marauders?"
"No I cant say that I have"
"Why do you ask"
"Well they were the greatest pranksters to ever go Hogwarts. Harry Potter's father was the ring leader."
"Is that a good thing or a bad thing?"
"Of course that's a good thing." George told her.
"Thanks to a map they made that we happen to have in our possession we know all the secret passages in Hogwarts." Fred bragged.
"Oh really"
"Yea. Dumbledore says we are giving the Marauders a run for their money as the best."
"somehow I'm not surprised"
Fred grinned proudly. "So we were thinking about coming up with our own group. Interested?"
"Perhaps"
"Wicked. Our concern is should we have four members like the Marauders? Anyway we go we have to be very care and selective."
"That's right because if someone like our favorite prefect found out about this..."
"I might have the fourth person"
"Oh?"
"Yes one of the ones that helped me with the prank"
"Do tell."
"My friend Des, we have been this sort of thing for a while"
Fred started to say something but George interrupted him. "Unlike the rest of the family we don't really hate Slytherins as a rule. We are more concerned with prefects and heads. However, the Malfoy family does seem to hate all Weasley's and vice versa."
"Well as long as we keep this knowledge from Draco it will be all right"
"Right."
"It's worth a go."
"I'm seeing Des later this evening so I'll ask her then"
"Great."
Selene told the twins she would let them know later and was heading to her fathers class for potions.
Draco has been watching Selene and decided to follow her again. Just before she reached the dungeons, Draco whispered. "Selene."
She turned when she saw Draco she smiled."Hey Drac"
"Shh. In here before someone comes." Draco said mentioning towards an empty classroom.
She nodded and entered the room Draco indicated. Once they were inside Draco said,"I just wanted to say that of course I'm not mad. It was quite hectic last night."
"Thanks Drac"
"You're welcome. So you better get to class. See you tonight?"
"Yeah tonight"
"Bye." Before he could talk himself out of it he quickly kissed her on the cheek.
Draco's action surprised Selene for a moment. Then she smiled and her hand lightly touched her cheek.
He couldn't meet her gaze. "I'll leave a few minutes after you do, just in case."
Selene reached one of her hands out and lifted Draco's head up to they were eye to eye. Without hesitating Selene closed the distance and gave Draco a gentle, feather light kiss on the lips.
Draco gently kissed her back. It's not like Father is ever going to find out about this he reassured himself.
Selene gentle placed her arms around Draco's neck. Not breaking the kiss. She would not do so until Draco did.
Draco didn't want to stop but he knew had better. He broke away. "You better go. What if your father goes looking for you?"
"daddy wont mind to much he knows I like you, but I suppose your right. Tonight" Selene said giving Draco one last kiss. Then she disappeared out of the room.
She told Professor Snape that she's likes me! Bloody hell. How am I ever going to look him in the face again? Draco thought.
Selene was still smiling when she entered the classroom and went to her desk.
"Hey Selene." Des greeted her.
"Hey Des"
"Isn't it great how well the prank turned out? Best of all Pansy is ignoring Draco and me."
"Oh yeah its really, really good"
"Too bad it will wear off eventually."
"Yeah its too bad" Selene said still smiling.
"Look your father is about to start class." Des said glumly.
"Yeah" All this time she was only half listening to Des.
"Earth to Selene. You awake yet?'
"yeah"
"Well you aren't acting like it.'
Selene seemed to come back to her senses. "hey Des, I'm fine"
"Okay."
She turned her attention to her father as he began class.
Glad that Des didn't ask any more questions.
Des hated Potions. It was too messy. The only classes she liked at all were History of Magic, Charms and Transfiguration (McGonagall didn't favor the Gryffindors like Snape did the Slytherins.)
She glanced around the classroom. Besides Selene the other first years were so boring and what was up with that stupid camera that one Gryffindor boy always carried around?
She sighed when Snape told them to make some potion, she really hadn't been paying attention. "Selene, what are we doing?"
"We are going to be making a shrinking potion"
"Oh."
"yeah your going to need: daisy roots, skinned Shrivelfig, one rat spleen, one dash of leech juice, a dead caterpillar, its supposed to be acid green if you do it right"
"Eww."
"Oh hush big baby"
"Humph."
By the time class was over only Selene and two others had gotten the potion correct.
"I can't wait until I'm a six year and can pick on own classes." Des muttered as she was leaving.
"Uh-huh sure Des"
"Don't you think that will be nice?"
"I guess but I'm staying in regardless" Selene was slightly impatient she wanted to see Draco again.
"Well of course you would."
"Does it really surprise you" Where is he, she thought.
"Nope."
"is that Harry i see"
"Where?"
She pointed to Harry, Ron and Hermione coming their direction.
"Hello, ladies." Harry said when they reached them.
Ron grinned. "Ladies?" Hermione elbowed him.
"Hi, Harry." Des said sweetly.
"Hey, guys and Ron don't make me hurt you"
Ron feigned innocence. "I didn't do anything."
Hermione said,"You'll have to excuse him, he slept through breakfast and I don't think his brain is functioning yet."
"I didn't know Weasley's had brains." Des muttered.
"Hey!" Ron protested.
Selene laughed at what Des had said and silently agreed.
Hermione said,"Do you have to take everything so personally, Ron?" She hadn't heard Des' comment.
"How else can I take it, Mione?"
Hermione sighed. "Never mind. We best get to class."
"Bye." Harry told Des and Selene.
"Good-bye Harry."
"Bye, guys"
Ron said,"What you do if I ditched Snape's class, Mione?"
Harry cringed. He was really asking for it now.
"This." Hermione snapped as she grabbed his ear and started yanking him into the classroom, lecturing him all the way. Harry followed them.
Selene cracked up laughing. "Now do you know why I told you Des not to get on her bad side"
"What a know it all." Draco came running past them. "Well, how rude. Aren't you going to tell us hello, brother dear?" Des called after him. "I guess we'd better go to our classes, too. See you at lunch, Selene."
"Yeah see you at lunch"
"Bye."
I hope he doesn't regret the kiss. Selene thought as she walked to her next class.
"Mr. Malfoy a moment please"
"Mr. Malfoy, Selene has told me something very interesting"
Draco suddenly felt nervous which wasn't something that happened very often. He gulped. "Oh?"
"Yes, it would seem that she cares for you"
"Does she, sir?" Draco tried to appear indifferent.
"yes, she does Mr.Malfoy. and there seems to be only one thing I can say to that"
"What?"
"You have my permission, and my blessing"
Draco let out the breath he hadn't realized he'd been holding. "Thank you, Professor."
"Your, welcome now you had better get to class"
Draco nodded and quickly left.
Snape couldn't help but smile a little at how Draco was acting.
***
As Draco walked to the great hall he wondered how he should act now. Should he keep up his 'I hate all Gryffindors' act? He'd have to ask Selene if she thought her father would tell his if he behaved differently.
Selene was having a somewhat argument with Percy so she didn't notice Draco.
"What kind of ruddy bloke do you take me for? You had something to do with that prank. Pansy isn't smart enough to come up with that on her own."
"Look how many times do I have to say this before it sinks in. I. Had. Nothing. To. Do. With. What. Happened."
"You can say it until you're blue in the face. I still won't believe you, Miss Snape."
"Fine, go ahead and believe whatever you want. Now do you mind I'm very hungry and I would very much like to eat"
"By all means go right ahead. Maybe you'll get lucky and choke." Percy said the last part softly that way no one else could hear.
"Your lucky there are a lot of people around"
Percy said, "Or what, you'd pour more of that stuff on me?"
"I didn't do that. You royal pain"
"Oi! Imagine if your little Malfoy friends hear you calling me royal."
"They would laugh and agree with me, what with you being a real pain"
"At least I work for success instead of having it handed it to me on a silver platter." Percy snapped.
"Hey I probably work just as hard as you do"
Percy gave her a disgusted look. "I'm so sure."
"If you don't believe me go talk to some of the teachers"
"I have better things to do with my time than nose around about you, Miss Snape. In fact, I believe I'll leave lunch early and head for the library.'
"Fine, I don't care what you do. Just as long as you go away."
"That I shall do but remember I'll be watching."
"Watch all you want"
Percy nodded and shot her one last disapproving look before striding away from the table.
"what a jackass" she mumbled when Percy left. "maybe now I can eat in peace"
"Having a good day, Miss Selene?" Sir Nicholas asked.
"Hi, Sir Nicholas I was till now"
"What happened, my dear?"
"It was Percy, he said a lot of mean things to me."
"The Weasley I just can't bring myself to like. There's something odd about that one."
"I think we both agree about that. He basically thinks I'm evil and I'm destined to become a death eater"
"Interesting that he would say that."
"I know what my father was, but he's not one anymore. not after he had to choose continue with that or choose my mother . he chose my mother"
"That isn't what I was referring to my dear. Your father is a great help to Dumbledore."
"I'm sorry but what did you mean"
"Well, I have probably said to much already but the bloody baron and I have a bet going on about which students are going to become Death Eaters..."
"why do I have a bad feeling about that"
"You might be surprised to know that not all our suspects are Slytherins."
"well that is a little comforting"
"The only house we can't picture a Death Eater coming from is Hufflepuff. Knowledge is power and that's not always a good thing."
"I agree"
"Good. My best advice is to avoid Mr. Percy Weasley."
"I'll try to but it wont be easy Sir Nicholas"
"Yes, kind of hard since you are in the same house."
"Don't get me wrong I like being in your house, but I cant help but want to be with my friends, and my dad"
"I can understand that, dear but to tell you the truth I think your father is pleased that you aren't in Slytherin. There are a lot of bad seeds in that house.'
"Do you really think he's happy"
"Yes, I do."
"Well, maybe then its not so bad"
"No, it's not. Most Gryffindors are very trust worthy."
"I've noticed"
"Yes, well I believe lunch is over. Good day, Miss Snape.'
"Good day, Sir Nicholas"
Sir Nicholas feel off to converse with the Baron. Selene was glad because of her talk with Nick. Maybe things would be ok. she hoped.
"Hey, Selene." George said.
"Hey George"
"Fred and I couldn't help noticing that you were arguing with our dear brother awhile ago. He still on about the prank?"
"Yes, then some"
George shook his head. "He is growing rather tiresome."
"I didn't care for some of the stuff he said"
"Like what?"
"Oh that he hopes I choke on my food, that he's going to be watching me, blah, blah, blah"
"Bloody prat." George muttered angrily.
"What exactly does he have against me?"
"That I couldn't tell you."
"And he thinks I get everything handed to me on a silver platter"
"Oh. That might be part of it then."
"Like I told him I work for my grades and everything. Do you really think that my dad favors me. he treats me like everybody else in his classes. And the other teachers don't treat me special"
"I believe you. He just resents being not well off."
"I just want to know what it is exactly he has against me"
"I wouldn't waste time worrying about him. Unless it's about pranks to play on him."
"I think we can come up with some interesting ones"
"Great."
"We can talk about it later"
"Right. We'll have to sit up a meeting time. Bye."
"Bye" Selene ate a little of her food, and decided to go relax and try and forget about Percy. She left and headed towards the stairs.
"Selene." Draco whispered urgently.
Selene looked at Draco. "yes" she mouthed.
"We need to talk."
"Ok"
Draco motioned her to follow him. She did wondering what he wanted to talk about.
When they were far away from the other students he said, "Your father and I had a talk."
"Really?, what about"
"About...us."
"Ah, what did he say"
"He gave us his blessings."
Selene smiled. "Somehow I knew he would"
"Well I was surprised."
"Dad isn't as cold and uncaring as everyone thinks. He just wants me to be happy"
Draco looked away. "He knows what my father wants me to be though." He muttered.
"Sometimes you just have to make your own decisions, and who cares what anyone else says, besides... I would still find someway to be your friend"
"Your father wouldn't tell mine if I acted...nicer."
"Dad won't say anything, I already asked him not to. Lets just say I didn't take much convincing"
"I suppose that's good."
"Yeah it is"
"Well I'm not going to make any promises regarding the trio but other than that..." Draco attempted a smile.
"That's ok"
"I better be going. See you tonight."
"Yeah tonight"
Draco glanced around and seeing no one, he quickly kissed her good-bye. Selene returned the kiss then she started back to the stairs. Draco walked away feeling happier than he had in years...since before his father started his dark arts training. Selene did something she hadn't done in a long time. She practically skipped up the stairs.
***
That evening after dinner Selene went with the other Gryffindors back to the tower after Percy went upstairs she went back out the portrait hole.
Fred said, "Wonder where she's going."
George grinned mischievously and pulled the maurder's map out of his robe. "Shall we look?"
Fred feined shock. "Spying on our friend?"
"You're right. What are we waiting for?"
Fred and George sat on one of the couches to view her 'trip'. "I solemnly swear I am up to no good." They said unison and grinned when the dots came into view.
Selene knew the way to the Slytherin rooms by heart. So far so good she was halfway there.
"Hey George, she's in the Slytherin tower!"
"Are you sure? I mean we don't really know where it's located."
"That has to be where it is. She's pretty deep in the dungeons."
"Do you suppose Snape gave her the password?"
"Must have."
"Oh she better make sure Percy never gets wind of that."
"Speaking of which, look where his dot is."
Fred grinned. "In a broom closet with Penelope Clearwater. Gee I wonder what they're doing in there?"
"Well, I'm glad we can't actually see them." George said with a shudder.
"Selene's dot is close to what must be the Slytherin common room, there's a dozen or more dots there."
"Yea, but some of them appear to be leaving. Odd."
"Maybe they're off to a meeting with the Death eaters." George joked.
"Wouldn't surprise me except Malfoy's dot is still there."
"True. Hey his dot is the only one in there now."
"Not anymore, Selene's is there too."
The twins exchanged worried looks.
"Their friends, right? I mean he wouldn't hex her or anything..."
"I don't think even Malfoy would dare do that to Snape's daughter. This is boring. Let's go annoy Percy."
"Wicked."
The twins left the Gryffindor common room.
Draco had bribed the Slytherins with money to let him have the common room to himself for awhile. He hadn't seen Des since dinner. "Hello, Selene.'
"Hey"
"Take a seat."
"Sure" she said going and sitting down right next to him.
"How was the rest of your day? Mine was most uneventful."
"Well it was better after that prat Percy left me alone, but who care about him"
Draco eyes narrowed. "What did that filthy Muggle lover say to you?"
"he said a lot of things"
"If he doesn't leave you alone..." Draco sub-consciously gripped his wand tightly.
"If he doesn't I'm telling dad"
"Good."
"I'm glad I came here tonight"
"Me too."
"Do you mind if I put my head on your shoulder"
"Course not."
Selene leaned over and placed her head on his shoulder and curled her legs up on the couch.
Draco began to stroke her hair. "Too bad that prank didn't convince that stupid prat to leave you alone."
She sighed and pressed little closer to Draco. "Yeah"
"Our first Quidditch game is coming up soon. Practices start tomorrow."
"I hope you do well"
"Going to cheer me on or the losers?" Draco asked with a grin.
She laughed a little. "Outwardly I'll cheer for them. Inwardly I'll be cheering for you"
"I guess that's good enough."
"for now I hope it will be ok. I like being this close to you"
Draco smirked. "Yea, that's why I got rid of the Slytherins."
"I was wondering how you pulled it off, us being alone I mean"
"Money buys many things, my dear."
"thank goodness for small things like that"
"Yes. It also helps that with the exception of Des and I, the Slytherins couldn't find their arses with both hands."
Selene laughed.
"I know I always brag about how great Slytherin is but honestly they are all mindless. That's why Voldermont likes them. Easy to control. They all obey his every whim. My father included."
"Do you mind if we just stay like this for a while"
"Not at all."
"good cause I wasn't going to be moving anytime soon"
Draco chuckled. "Figures."
"what, you make a good pillow" Selene said smiling.
"Are you trying to call me soft and fluffy?"
"no, your soft yes, but I like holding you close"
"I guess I can live with that." Draco teased.
"good"
Draco closed his eyes and thought if this is a dream, Merlin I don't ever want to wake up.
Selene was growing a little sleepy. so she just continued to lay against Draco for a little longer.
After awhile, the clock struck nine. "You aren't supposed to be outside your common room this late. Want me to walk you back?"
"Sure I'd like that"
Just as they stood up to leave, Des and Blaise came stumbling through the entrance. Des looked annoyed.
Blaise said, "Draco, Miss Snape."
"If you'll excuse me, Blaise, I best go off to my dorm. Night all." Des said trying to sound sweet but failing.
"Des you say anything you are so dead"
"Don't worry." Des started to leave.
"Let me walk you." Blaise said quickly.
Des clenched her teeth. "Fine."
After they disappeared upstairs, Draco turned to Selene with a smirk. "I don't believe Des cares for Zabini much."
"whatever gave you that idea"
"Many things. Pity. I do believe that's who Father intends for her to marry."
Selene couldn't help but laugh.
"Shall we?" Draco asked holding his arm out .
"I really don't want to but ok" Selene said taking his arm.
"We don't have much choice. Let's just hope our favorite Prefect has already retired to his dorm."
They quietly made their way to the Gryffindor tower. "Guess this is where we say good night." Draco whispered.
"Yeah I guess so, is a kiss to much to ask for"
"Course not." Draco said but he as he learned over to kiss her, Fred and George jumped out and said, "Caught ya!"
"Fred! George! oh you two are so dead"
"That's what Percy said awhile ago." George mused.
"And were still here." Fred added.
"But I intend to follow up on it"
"Bugger." The twins shouted in unison at the fat lady's portrait. As soon as it opened they ran up the portrait hole.
"Drac im sorry I'll see you tomorrow" Selene said as she ran up the portrait hole. "Come back here you two" Selene yelled.
Draco shook his head and turned to head back to Slytherin tower. Bloody, mad Weasleys.
Fred said, "We told you about our map."
"I does provide so much entertainment." George added.
"Oh you two are going to be hurting for a while, how could you do that"
"The entire evening had been wonderful until you two decided to do what you did"
"Aww, were sorry, Selene." Fred flashed a grin at his twin. "But you have to admit that it was funny."
"Oh yeah real funny now who wants to be black, and who wants to be blue"
George looked thoughtful. "That's a tough decision...'
"I think I'd rather stick with the colors I am. Unlike Percy, I'm not traitor." Fred decided.
George said, "True."
"Who said anything about dies"
Fred yawned. "Night, Miss Malfoy.'
George said, "Honestly, we wouldn't hit a girl, why would you hit us?'
Fred started up the stairs. "Coming George?"
"Yea. See ya tomorrow, Selene. "Selene walked quickly to catch up to them slammed their heads together then kept going up the stairs.
"Ouch!"
Selene smirked and went into the room she shared with the other first year girls.
"Which one of us is black and which one is blue." Fred muttered glumly.
George said desicively. "You're black and I'm blue."
"Why can't I be blue? "George ignored his brother's complaining as they went up their room.
Selene thought about how much she had enjoyed tonight until Fred and George did what they did. Putting on her pajamas she slipped into bed and fell asleep.