A/N: Arrgghhhh.. Here I am again::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Evil eyes:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
I know you been waiting for chapter four for some time, but in school I
have a project assignment and the result will be in our school ending
papers *Shiver*. So therefore I really have to do a lot of homework you
see, plus our science teacher decided that a test was just what we wanted.
Bah!!!!! Could the test just have been about chemistry, and not about
electricity and all that stuff. I suck at electricity! But I love
chemistry! BuuuH! And then a Monday morning, just about to brush my teeth
my breakfast came up. YAK.. And I was sick for some time.. *Sniff*
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I know that Minerva was born in 1920 but I've changed that! So according to
my story she was born in 1927!!!!
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But without any further ado.
Friend Or Foe
Chapter 4
Professor Temper, Mr. Twinkle and Mr. Wicked!
(A.k.a. The witch chats with the wizard again, while others thinks of other
things!)
In a tall corridor - where lean windows could be seen further below casting in a flow of soft light that illuminated the corridor, leaving not so much as a small glumly shadow behind - silence dominated, nothing moved but a small wind through a open window below a staircase. Two statuettes of cat like creatures carved in stone stood before the wall, one poised and alert directing a glare suspiciously left and right frequently, the other pretending to be asleep. Though every now and then it would open one of its eyes and gaze curious down the corridor. Suddenly the space between the two cat creatures opened, though you would not have guessed there was a door there, if it had not been for the person peering out of it. The person moved her head a little farther out and studied the two ends of the corridor, her emerald sharp eyes scrutinizing every spot visible. She tiptoed out of the door, now standing in the middle of the hallway. The door closed silently behind her, revealing nothing but a wall again. She sighed still watching every direction. She flung her black cloak tighter around her as if she had had a sudden chill. She was just about to walk down the corridor when one of the cat creatures roared so loud; that she almost would have thought the cattle would break down in dust from it. The other one roared too then, louder. She spun around putting a finger up in front of her lips but they didn't really care.
"Where're you off ter, professor?" asked the one to the left. Its voice was rough and mostly sounded like another roar.
"Shhhhh! None of your business now is it! And can you not shout a little louder, I don't think they heard it in LONDON!" With that she strode off, hurrying down the stairs, hoping no one had heard them. Nearly out of view from the cat creatures she heard one comment loudly 'Prickly, that one I tell yeh'. She walked faster her lips thinning. Stupid cats! They were always irritating, doing her no good, but for standing guard. And that they sucked at too. Always letting in people who didn't have the password, like for example a certain Headmaster. She remembered one time she had been so mad at him, that he didn't get her password when she'd chanced it. And then those bloody cats had just told him to enter anyway. She would have exchanged them for anyone else, except Sir Cadogan perhaps. He was worse. But unfortunately she couldn't, as Albus so clearly had informed her after working at Hogwarts for nearly five years. She strode along the corridor, looking around each corner. She didn't want to meet anyone now. She made it safely to her destination. She tickled the pear and entered the kitchen. She let out a breath she's been holding. She'd made it to the kitchen, thank Merlin, and was hoping, rather praying that no one would have entertained the same idea as she. She had woken up, sweat drenching down her forehead, trickling down her spine, wrapped up in her sheets. After that she knew it wasn't likely that she would fall asleep again, so she had come down here, to find something to quench her thirst. As she strode into the kitchen, several house-elves came hurrying toward her, their squeaking voices already telling her that she could get anything from Chocolatefrogs to Pumpkin Juice.
"Just some tea, Dobby, that would be just fine" She told the house-elf called Dobby. He should team up with the Creeveys and they could start a worshipping Harry Potter fan club. But she quite liked the house-elf; he was not like the others. He was freer than them, getting holidays and payment. All thanks to Harry Potter.
"Would Mistress like some sugar and milk in her tea?" Dobby asked in his shrill voice.
"Just sugar, thank you."
She sat down on one of the benches in a far corner. Leaning against the wall, waiting for her tea. Her eyes were dropping down a couple of times, but she opened them again quickly. Well she was perhaps a bit more tired, than she reckoned. One house-elf came to lit up a fire in her corner and just then Dobby came with her hot tea. She thanked him and sat sleepily sipping her tea. She didn't notice the front door to the kitchen opening nor the person coming in. If she had she would have put herself under an invisibility spell right away. But alas she didn't see the person before he was standing right in front of her nose.
"Hmm"
She jumped several feet into the air tea splashing down her gown and cloak, on the carpet and regrettably on her arms. She shrieked, the hot tea stinging her arms. She jumped up and down, running in small circles all the while cursing under her breath: "Arrggghh.Hot. Hot.Too hot.Avv.Awwww". She stopped when a chill breeze settled it selves around her arms, cooling her and her poor arms. The person had used a cooling charm. She turned quickly, eyes looking like thunderclouds.
"What the hell! Do you have to go around sneaking on people! Arrgghhh! See what you've done, you moron, you imbecile flobberworm! You fool headed mule! USE YOUR HEAD! Ohh I forgot, YOU DON'T HAVE ONE!" she screamed, shouting out her frustrations she's been holding since the Order meeting.
Dumbledore looked at her abashed, though quickly regaining his composure. "Minerva dear, calm down. I'm sorry if I frightened you, that weren't on purpose. I'm sorry about the stains on your cloak, I'll fix that. If I may?" He spoke calmly, the last a bit strained though, but his eyes were twinkling.
"AND GOWN. Not just my cloak Albus, but my nightgown TOO!" She stated angrily, glaring at Dumbledore, sending him her famous death stare. It didn't work! He was still there. Damn!
"Of course. Would you like me to fix it?" He asked carefully, not wanting to anger her temper more than it already was. She just nodded, and he flipped his wand. Where there before had been dark spots on her cloak and gown was now nothing, but her cloak and gown looking perfect. He looked at her hoping she would stop shouting. All ready a few house-elves had been starring worriedly at them. And everyone knew that house-elves had a way of spreading rumours their master hadn't told them not to talk about.
"So Minerva, what are you doing down here?" He asked her obviously trying to make conversation. She just glared at him. How typical, when you wanted to be alone, the one person you would least like to see, comes along. Typical! Now all she needed now was Albus trying to make up, to act like nothing happened.
"Well I was enjoying my tea, until someone came and spoiled it ALL!" She hissed, "Now if you would excuse me, I'm going to bed". She took tree steps before he, his hand on her shoulder, haltered her.
"Minerva, lets try to act our age. If we don't talk about." Further he didn't get.
"Act our age! Act our AGE! Well why don't you go out and dig your own GRAVE! Then little me will just go and have some sleep!" She shrieked in a shrill voice, hurrying out of the kitchen, striding the fastest she could toward her own quarters. She hated him right now. Why couldn't he just apologise for what he'd said and done. Why did he have to say something personal about her, so everyone in the order knew it. Even some of her students knew. She would scream and ignore him till he apologised decently.
"All ready back, professor Temper!"
She haltered in front of the two cat like creatures, trying to ignore the remark and trying to put out the entertaining idea of taking out her wand, blasting those two stone creatures all the way to America. All she wanted to do was being left alone, with no one bothering her. And with those two she wouldn't get a moment of peace. They would probably send in You-Know- Who without a password if he just told them, that she had taken his remembrall from him or something. So what should stop them from inviting Albus Dumbledore in!
"I'll like to change the password!"
"Aha! So who is it this time? Who's the lucky person to have felt the wrath of professor Temper?" Asked one of them.
The other looked at it like it was stupid and said icily to it: "Well considering the rumours about the shouting in the kitchen, I'll bet it's our poor Mr. Twinkle!"
"Oh! Is it true, professor Temper?"
"The password will be 'ICQ'!" She said again ignoring their behaviour. No one would guess that. Now to make sure they didn't let anyone in anyway. "And I do not wish to be disturbed! At ALL. You'll let NO one in. Not even the Headmaster. Got that?"
"O Yess. We'll not let anyone in! Not even the Headmaster! Happy?"
"Fine. If you do not hold your promise, I'll have two new guarding statuettes before you can say 'Sorry'. Understood? ICQ" And with that she walked inside her rooms quite certain no one would bother her.
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After she strode out of the kitchen, after he had assured Dobby he wouldn't need anything to drink, he walked back to his quarters feeling quite miserable. Why did she have to shout at him, no matter what he said? She was impossible to apologise to, because she would probably also shout at that. But his entry had been quite the bad timing. Scaring her like that, he should have seen it coming. People normally got mad at the person, whom had scared them. Normal reaction. But all he had wanted was some warm chocolate and he had seen her sitting drinking tea. She had been avoiding him, so he took the opportunity. Maybe he should have announced he was there before standing in front of her and scaring her. He smiled despite his despondent feelings. She had been quite funny jumping around in circles, cursing under her breath. If it hadn't been for his situation he would have been laughing like a lunatic. But alas he had to think of some way to apologise to her, without giving her a reason to shout at him. They had to be on good terms before the start of September. Or else he could just imagine what a living hell she would make for him. That would be too strained with school and all. Though he was sure it was something for the students to talk about - 'Hey. Did you see how McGonagall gave Dumbledore the cold shoulder today!' 'No, but I heard her answer him more cynical than Snape ever could master.'
And he was missing their nightly games of chess, drinking warm chocolate with her, while discussing their day and just talking. He missed his friend. He sat down at his desk, taking up the newspaper he had been reading before heading down to the kitchens. The front headline wasn't easy not to see. It screamed for attention; Another Mass Breakout From Azkaban! How was he to deal with the escaped Death Eaters? The information Snape had given them had been wrong. Bellatrix and Nott hadn't helped the other Death Eaters tomorrow, but yesterday. Now Voldemort had more followers. No Death Eaters sat in Azkaban prison today. The dementors didn't have a prison to guard anymore they had joined him. Just as he thought! And Snape being called to a meeting with Voldemort this morning, he had not returned yet. Those meetings usually didn't take that long. There was something not right here.
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He looked around. No gaps. Well no gaps except for those who were dead. They were all here, all his Death Eaters. His mouth curved up, his mood improving. Bellatrix and Nott had succeeded, Azkaban no longer had Death Eaters to guard and thanks to his own persuading Azkaban no longer had any guards. A few Dementors stood over in corner looking glumly at everyone. His Death Eaters didn't go so much as an inch near them. Cowards! Dementors weren't that bad. He looked over the crowd, Bellatrix was standing upright proud of herself, Nott standing beside her, just as arrogant. Malfoy was standing in a corner scowling at everyone. Crabbe and Goyle stood beside him, their faces blank. He was quite disappointed of Malfoy, but he was quite sure that Malfoy would make up for his faults. Malfoy was after all quite talented and had a brain, unlike the two dummies who stood beside him. They had all come, even that slime ball, Snape. But then again Snape had an important task. He had had for a long time. Spying on Albus Dumbledore wasn't totally risk-free. The old man had to trust him. So when Snape sometimes didn't come to a meeting, Lord Voldemort wasn't angry. But he was glad he was here now. He cleared his throat and the room felt silent. So obedient his followers were! So devoted!
"Good afternoon! I'm so glad to see you're all here, finally," Bellatrix and Nott smiled, all along with the used-to-be prisoners, "Now this evening, I've arranged something special for you! Firstly we all have dinner, in honour of all of you, who has returned to us. Then afterwards we'll have some fun!" He saw several faces lit up. They all very well knew what 'fun' meant. Just then a couple of dirty looking house-elves came and lead them into The Dinner Hall, which were filled with delicious food. Bellatrix and Nott had put nametags on the table, since they were responsible for the table plan. Voldemort looked around trying to find his own name. He headed for the biggest chair, shaped like a throne, snakes as legs. Yes it was his. He looked to see who was going to be his table partners. Just then Snape came and sat down beside him. On his other hand sat Bellatrix. Snape and Bellatrix! Could it get any worse! Snape would probably start talking about potions and poison right away; while he was sure Bellatrix would either start flirting with him or start talking about herself. She was very egoistic.
"Dig in, you'll need the powers later on," He said and immediately people started digging food on their dishes while chatting at full volume. And as predicted just as he was about to eat some mashed potatoes, Bellatrix smiled and started talking. If it hadn't been for her succeed, she would be sitting in the other part of the big table, but he just listened to her with a half ear. But earnestly that woman never stopped talking!
Hours later he came back to his own rooms. A wicked grin sat on his face. The Death Eaters had had their fun and so had he. Torturing muggles could be boring in the long run, but he had managed it so, that both a couple of muggles, wizards and witches had been present. Their agonizing screams were still etched in his mind so sweetly. There was nothing as people screaming in excruciating pain that could make his day. He sat down on his bed starring off in space. It was so good to be full numbers again, to bring panic into the Wizarding world. The look on the witches and wizard this evening when he had showed himself, that had been quite pleasuring. He took off his big black cloak, hanging it over a chair. He then sat down before the computer and wrote to his "Internet friend". She was quite funny for a muggle, though that he would most certainly not admit that to anyone and mostly not himself. But he would do anything for finding his plan, even chatting with a pathetic muggle. But he had to get the muggle to trust him first, before he could start the search for his plan!
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The Dark one (10:31 PM)
Hullo! Are you there!!!
Athenia (10:35 Pm) No!!!
The Dark one (10.35 PM)
No!!!! Then why are you answering me?
Athenia (10:36 PM) You've got me! I have no clue!
The Dark one (10:36 Pm)
You are way too weird!!! Did you know that! So what are you doing? Besides not being present!
Athenia (10:37 Pm) Look who's talking!! Like I'm the only one who's weird! Well back to your question, I'm fuming over my boss and co-workers. What about you?
The Dark one (10:38 PM) Fuming over your boss and co-workers!!! Why? Did they play a practical joke on you? (
Athenia (10:38 PM) No, but that's a good idea! I think I'll remember that! As to why: they're a pain in the ass. Pissing me off all the time, I'm even sure they do it on purpose!
The Dark one (10:39 PM) So I guess I'm right in presuming you're in a fool mood!
Athenia (10:39 PM)
Exactly! But I'm sure you can help get in a better mood! =)
The Dark one (10:40 PM) That's nice!!! I'll see if I can live up to it!
Athenia (10:40 PM)
Anyways what have you been doing?
The Dark one (10:41 PM) Oh this and that! ^-^
Athenia (10:41 PM)
You're doing it again!!! *Glaring*
The Dark one (10:42 PM)
Doing what??? *Scowling*
Athenia (10:44 PM) Not quite answering my question! So what have you been doing today?
The Dark one (10:45 PM) Okay! Firstly I ate breakfast! That was quite interesting! Then I read the Newspaper and. Anyway this evening we had a big meeting! Happy?
Athenia (10:46 PM)
Who are we?
The Dark one (10:47 PM) Ohh my company and me!
Athenia (10:48 PM)
Ohh. Your company where you accomplish your interests! *Frowning*
The Dark one (10:48 PM) Got it! Are you mad at me?
The Dark one (10:48 PM)
I mean for not telling exactly what I do!
Athenia (10:49 PM) No not really! If you don't really want to tell, then fine! Though it would be nice knowing! But lets talk about something else, right!
The Dark one (10:50 PM) Oki! Lets talk about you!
Athenia (10:50 PM) Me! Why, I'm not that interesting! :/
The Dark one (10:50 PM) Of course you're interesting! Or I wouldn't be writing with you, now would I! Gee woman, have some confidence.
Athenia (10:51 Pm) Hmm. I have confidence! But anyways what do you want to know about me!
The Dark one (10:52 PM) Where did you go to school, when were you born and stuff like that!
Athenia (10:52 PM) Hmm. I see! Well if I told you my age *Glaring* you'll just run the other way!
The Dark one (10:53 PM) Why should I do that! Okay, what about I tell you first, when I was born! Is that fine with you!
Athenia (10:53 PM) Yep. Fine with me. But I've warned you!
The Dark one (10:54 PM)
Yeah yeah!!! I was born in 1927! How about you!
Athenia (10:54 PM) You're kidding, right?
The Dark one (10:55 PM)
Why should I do that! Come on, what year were you born?
Athenia (10:55 PM) 1927!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Dark one (10:55 PM)
WHAT!!! You're kidding right!!!!
Athenia (10:56 PM) No! WoW! What a coincidence! =)
The Dark one (10:56 PM) I know! I just can't believe it! I mean I thought you were way younger!!
Athenia (10:57 PM) I'll take that as a compliment! In fact it's quite funny, because I thought you also were much younger!!
The Dark one (10:57 PM) You did! Well I guess I just thought this ICQ was mostly for youngsters!
Athenia (10:58 PM) Me too!! ( But anyway now there's a reason I like talking to you! We're the same age! So where did you go to school?
The Dark one (10:58 PM) I'm not telling. At least not before you!
Athenia (10:59 PM)
Well I'm not telling either then!!!!
The Dark one (10:59 PM)
Okay!!! By the way have you found a name for me, my Internet Friend! =)
Athenia (11:00 PM) Ohh gee I totally forgot!!! Sorry!!! Can you forgive me? *Puppy eyes*
The Dark one (11:00 PM)
Ohhh NOOO!!! Not puppy eyes!! Now I have to forgive you!
Athenia (11:01 PM) Heh heh!! I'm wicked.
The Dark one (11:01 PM)
Welcome into my world!!
Athenia (11:02 PM) Well how about. *thinking*
The Dark one (11:02 PM) How about Mr. Wicked????? (
Athenia (11:03 PM) Hmm. Oki Mr. Wicked!!! Happy?
The Dark one (11:03 PM) You're welcome Miss Weird!!!!
Athenia (11:03 PM)
Hey I thought you called me your Internet Friend!!!
The Dark one (11:04 PM) It differs! Ohh I'm sorry to break up our cosy little chat, but there's something I just have to check!!!
Athenia (11:04 PM)
Okay then!!! See you tomorrow?
The Dark one (11:05 PM) Sure. Quel Kaima
Athenia (11:05 PM)
You too
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Minerva turned the computer off and headed to her bathroom. She felt in a better mood, her eyes glinting. She was glad there was no one to see her, as she walked around with a mischievous smile plastered on her face and as she in fact did a little jiggle dance while brushing teeth. He was really amusing and funny the guy she was chatting with. And he was just as old as she! She had not believed it when he wrote 1927 at first, but after all why should he lie. She slipped out of her cloak and put her hair down. It flowed down her back, not a single white present in her black hair. She smiled to herself in the mirror and lay down on her four-poster bed. She was all ready looking forward to next day. She fell asleep with a peaceful smile on her face.
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A/N: WoW!!!! Done! Well I'm done with chapter 4, now there's only to start with chapter 5!!!! Oki, now you readers there! Would you like to try something new! Well according to me you can both be readers and REVIEWERS!!! Wow!!! Yeah that's what was I was thinking too!!! But really it's not really that difficult! First you read a story, a.k.a you're a reader! And then you push down the button, yes that one, and write a review for the author, a.k.a you're now a reviewer too!!! You really ought to try it! =)
Thanks to my lovely reviewers:
Crookykanks: LoL. Well I also adore Voldie's password. I wonder what a wonderful person came up with that??? I'll try to do something about the long waiting between chapters, but I have been quite busy, soo!!!! About your question, if they will ever find out whom they're talking to, well??????? You'll have to wait till the end to see if they do???? I'm an author and authors don't really gives much away, do they? Meow to you too. You're a great reviewer and reader *Grins*
Darlingdearheart: Yes very evil teachers!!!! But of course that doesn't surprise you, does it? Yeah I would say it was a great morning too, ehh!! I hope this chapter will help you with your depression =) By the way have you found out what language you'll take? I'm just sooooo glad that it's holiday now I love holidays!!! So mean little orc, when do you think you'll put another chapter up??? Because this wicked evil witch really wants another chapter.. Soon:::::::::Puppy eyes::::::::::::::::: Well much ter you too!!!! Love from Pal/Tonks.. (Who by the way have managed to make her hair purple!!!)
Hogwarts Duo: I know I have said this before, but I'll say it again: What a lovely poam!!! It just strengthen me in my view of you guys, You're amazing!!! Hope you like this chapter!! =) I'm looking forward to see what chapter you'll like the best!!!! And soon there'll be another review from Pal, Smeagol and Gollum on your story, any day now!!! See You!
Bye for now, my prrrecious readers and reviewers!!
P.S I know I said something about another story in the last A/N (50 ways to annoy a certain potions master) But after that I just noticed that top 10 list are not allowed, so I guess that means top 50 list too! *SNIFF* I mean I think it's really funny. And I like sharing my weird humour with all of you!!! *Sniff* But I'll figure something out!!! *grins*
Chapter 5 up as soon as I can manage!!!! =)
Happy Holidays!!! =) Enjoy :D
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Friend Or Foe
Chapter 4
Professor Temper, Mr. Twinkle and Mr. Wicked!
(A.k.a. The witch chats with the wizard again, while others thinks of other
things!)
In a tall corridor - where lean windows could be seen further below casting in a flow of soft light that illuminated the corridor, leaving not so much as a small glumly shadow behind - silence dominated, nothing moved but a small wind through a open window below a staircase. Two statuettes of cat like creatures carved in stone stood before the wall, one poised and alert directing a glare suspiciously left and right frequently, the other pretending to be asleep. Though every now and then it would open one of its eyes and gaze curious down the corridor. Suddenly the space between the two cat creatures opened, though you would not have guessed there was a door there, if it had not been for the person peering out of it. The person moved her head a little farther out and studied the two ends of the corridor, her emerald sharp eyes scrutinizing every spot visible. She tiptoed out of the door, now standing in the middle of the hallway. The door closed silently behind her, revealing nothing but a wall again. She sighed still watching every direction. She flung her black cloak tighter around her as if she had had a sudden chill. She was just about to walk down the corridor when one of the cat creatures roared so loud; that she almost would have thought the cattle would break down in dust from it. The other one roared too then, louder. She spun around putting a finger up in front of her lips but they didn't really care.
"Where're you off ter, professor?" asked the one to the left. Its voice was rough and mostly sounded like another roar.
"Shhhhh! None of your business now is it! And can you not shout a little louder, I don't think they heard it in LONDON!" With that she strode off, hurrying down the stairs, hoping no one had heard them. Nearly out of view from the cat creatures she heard one comment loudly 'Prickly, that one I tell yeh'. She walked faster her lips thinning. Stupid cats! They were always irritating, doing her no good, but for standing guard. And that they sucked at too. Always letting in people who didn't have the password, like for example a certain Headmaster. She remembered one time she had been so mad at him, that he didn't get her password when she'd chanced it. And then those bloody cats had just told him to enter anyway. She would have exchanged them for anyone else, except Sir Cadogan perhaps. He was worse. But unfortunately she couldn't, as Albus so clearly had informed her after working at Hogwarts for nearly five years. She strode along the corridor, looking around each corner. She didn't want to meet anyone now. She made it safely to her destination. She tickled the pear and entered the kitchen. She let out a breath she's been holding. She'd made it to the kitchen, thank Merlin, and was hoping, rather praying that no one would have entertained the same idea as she. She had woken up, sweat drenching down her forehead, trickling down her spine, wrapped up in her sheets. After that she knew it wasn't likely that she would fall asleep again, so she had come down here, to find something to quench her thirst. As she strode into the kitchen, several house-elves came hurrying toward her, their squeaking voices already telling her that she could get anything from Chocolatefrogs to Pumpkin Juice.
"Just some tea, Dobby, that would be just fine" She told the house-elf called Dobby. He should team up with the Creeveys and they could start a worshipping Harry Potter fan club. But she quite liked the house-elf; he was not like the others. He was freer than them, getting holidays and payment. All thanks to Harry Potter.
"Would Mistress like some sugar and milk in her tea?" Dobby asked in his shrill voice.
"Just sugar, thank you."
She sat down on one of the benches in a far corner. Leaning against the wall, waiting for her tea. Her eyes were dropping down a couple of times, but she opened them again quickly. Well she was perhaps a bit more tired, than she reckoned. One house-elf came to lit up a fire in her corner and just then Dobby came with her hot tea. She thanked him and sat sleepily sipping her tea. She didn't notice the front door to the kitchen opening nor the person coming in. If she had she would have put herself under an invisibility spell right away. But alas she didn't see the person before he was standing right in front of her nose.
"Hmm"
She jumped several feet into the air tea splashing down her gown and cloak, on the carpet and regrettably on her arms. She shrieked, the hot tea stinging her arms. She jumped up and down, running in small circles all the while cursing under her breath: "Arrggghh.Hot. Hot.Too hot.Avv.Awwww". She stopped when a chill breeze settled it selves around her arms, cooling her and her poor arms. The person had used a cooling charm. She turned quickly, eyes looking like thunderclouds.
"What the hell! Do you have to go around sneaking on people! Arrgghhh! See what you've done, you moron, you imbecile flobberworm! You fool headed mule! USE YOUR HEAD! Ohh I forgot, YOU DON'T HAVE ONE!" she screamed, shouting out her frustrations she's been holding since the Order meeting.
Dumbledore looked at her abashed, though quickly regaining his composure. "Minerva dear, calm down. I'm sorry if I frightened you, that weren't on purpose. I'm sorry about the stains on your cloak, I'll fix that. If I may?" He spoke calmly, the last a bit strained though, but his eyes were twinkling.
"AND GOWN. Not just my cloak Albus, but my nightgown TOO!" She stated angrily, glaring at Dumbledore, sending him her famous death stare. It didn't work! He was still there. Damn!
"Of course. Would you like me to fix it?" He asked carefully, not wanting to anger her temper more than it already was. She just nodded, and he flipped his wand. Where there before had been dark spots on her cloak and gown was now nothing, but her cloak and gown looking perfect. He looked at her hoping she would stop shouting. All ready a few house-elves had been starring worriedly at them. And everyone knew that house-elves had a way of spreading rumours their master hadn't told them not to talk about.
"So Minerva, what are you doing down here?" He asked her obviously trying to make conversation. She just glared at him. How typical, when you wanted to be alone, the one person you would least like to see, comes along. Typical! Now all she needed now was Albus trying to make up, to act like nothing happened.
"Well I was enjoying my tea, until someone came and spoiled it ALL!" She hissed, "Now if you would excuse me, I'm going to bed". She took tree steps before he, his hand on her shoulder, haltered her.
"Minerva, lets try to act our age. If we don't talk about." Further he didn't get.
"Act our age! Act our AGE! Well why don't you go out and dig your own GRAVE! Then little me will just go and have some sleep!" She shrieked in a shrill voice, hurrying out of the kitchen, striding the fastest she could toward her own quarters. She hated him right now. Why couldn't he just apologise for what he'd said and done. Why did he have to say something personal about her, so everyone in the order knew it. Even some of her students knew. She would scream and ignore him till he apologised decently.
"All ready back, professor Temper!"
She haltered in front of the two cat like creatures, trying to ignore the remark and trying to put out the entertaining idea of taking out her wand, blasting those two stone creatures all the way to America. All she wanted to do was being left alone, with no one bothering her. And with those two she wouldn't get a moment of peace. They would probably send in You-Know- Who without a password if he just told them, that she had taken his remembrall from him or something. So what should stop them from inviting Albus Dumbledore in!
"I'll like to change the password!"
"Aha! So who is it this time? Who's the lucky person to have felt the wrath of professor Temper?" Asked one of them.
The other looked at it like it was stupid and said icily to it: "Well considering the rumours about the shouting in the kitchen, I'll bet it's our poor Mr. Twinkle!"
"Oh! Is it true, professor Temper?"
"The password will be 'ICQ'!" She said again ignoring their behaviour. No one would guess that. Now to make sure they didn't let anyone in anyway. "And I do not wish to be disturbed! At ALL. You'll let NO one in. Not even the Headmaster. Got that?"
"O Yess. We'll not let anyone in! Not even the Headmaster! Happy?"
"Fine. If you do not hold your promise, I'll have two new guarding statuettes before you can say 'Sorry'. Understood? ICQ" And with that she walked inside her rooms quite certain no one would bother her.
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After she strode out of the kitchen, after he had assured Dobby he wouldn't need anything to drink, he walked back to his quarters feeling quite miserable. Why did she have to shout at him, no matter what he said? She was impossible to apologise to, because she would probably also shout at that. But his entry had been quite the bad timing. Scaring her like that, he should have seen it coming. People normally got mad at the person, whom had scared them. Normal reaction. But all he had wanted was some warm chocolate and he had seen her sitting drinking tea. She had been avoiding him, so he took the opportunity. Maybe he should have announced he was there before standing in front of her and scaring her. He smiled despite his despondent feelings. She had been quite funny jumping around in circles, cursing under her breath. If it hadn't been for his situation he would have been laughing like a lunatic. But alas he had to think of some way to apologise to her, without giving her a reason to shout at him. They had to be on good terms before the start of September. Or else he could just imagine what a living hell she would make for him. That would be too strained with school and all. Though he was sure it was something for the students to talk about - 'Hey. Did you see how McGonagall gave Dumbledore the cold shoulder today!' 'No, but I heard her answer him more cynical than Snape ever could master.'
And he was missing their nightly games of chess, drinking warm chocolate with her, while discussing their day and just talking. He missed his friend. He sat down at his desk, taking up the newspaper he had been reading before heading down to the kitchens. The front headline wasn't easy not to see. It screamed for attention; Another Mass Breakout From Azkaban! How was he to deal with the escaped Death Eaters? The information Snape had given them had been wrong. Bellatrix and Nott hadn't helped the other Death Eaters tomorrow, but yesterday. Now Voldemort had more followers. No Death Eaters sat in Azkaban prison today. The dementors didn't have a prison to guard anymore they had joined him. Just as he thought! And Snape being called to a meeting with Voldemort this morning, he had not returned yet. Those meetings usually didn't take that long. There was something not right here.
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He looked around. No gaps. Well no gaps except for those who were dead. They were all here, all his Death Eaters. His mouth curved up, his mood improving. Bellatrix and Nott had succeeded, Azkaban no longer had Death Eaters to guard and thanks to his own persuading Azkaban no longer had any guards. A few Dementors stood over in corner looking glumly at everyone. His Death Eaters didn't go so much as an inch near them. Cowards! Dementors weren't that bad. He looked over the crowd, Bellatrix was standing upright proud of herself, Nott standing beside her, just as arrogant. Malfoy was standing in a corner scowling at everyone. Crabbe and Goyle stood beside him, their faces blank. He was quite disappointed of Malfoy, but he was quite sure that Malfoy would make up for his faults. Malfoy was after all quite talented and had a brain, unlike the two dummies who stood beside him. They had all come, even that slime ball, Snape. But then again Snape had an important task. He had had for a long time. Spying on Albus Dumbledore wasn't totally risk-free. The old man had to trust him. So when Snape sometimes didn't come to a meeting, Lord Voldemort wasn't angry. But he was glad he was here now. He cleared his throat and the room felt silent. So obedient his followers were! So devoted!
"Good afternoon! I'm so glad to see you're all here, finally," Bellatrix and Nott smiled, all along with the used-to-be prisoners, "Now this evening, I've arranged something special for you! Firstly we all have dinner, in honour of all of you, who has returned to us. Then afterwards we'll have some fun!" He saw several faces lit up. They all very well knew what 'fun' meant. Just then a couple of dirty looking house-elves came and lead them into The Dinner Hall, which were filled with delicious food. Bellatrix and Nott had put nametags on the table, since they were responsible for the table plan. Voldemort looked around trying to find his own name. He headed for the biggest chair, shaped like a throne, snakes as legs. Yes it was his. He looked to see who was going to be his table partners. Just then Snape came and sat down beside him. On his other hand sat Bellatrix. Snape and Bellatrix! Could it get any worse! Snape would probably start talking about potions and poison right away; while he was sure Bellatrix would either start flirting with him or start talking about herself. She was very egoistic.
"Dig in, you'll need the powers later on," He said and immediately people started digging food on their dishes while chatting at full volume. And as predicted just as he was about to eat some mashed potatoes, Bellatrix smiled and started talking. If it hadn't been for her succeed, she would be sitting in the other part of the big table, but he just listened to her with a half ear. But earnestly that woman never stopped talking!
Hours later he came back to his own rooms. A wicked grin sat on his face. The Death Eaters had had their fun and so had he. Torturing muggles could be boring in the long run, but he had managed it so, that both a couple of muggles, wizards and witches had been present. Their agonizing screams were still etched in his mind so sweetly. There was nothing as people screaming in excruciating pain that could make his day. He sat down on his bed starring off in space. It was so good to be full numbers again, to bring panic into the Wizarding world. The look on the witches and wizard this evening when he had showed himself, that had been quite pleasuring. He took off his big black cloak, hanging it over a chair. He then sat down before the computer and wrote to his "Internet friend". She was quite funny for a muggle, though that he would most certainly not admit that to anyone and mostly not himself. But he would do anything for finding his plan, even chatting with a pathetic muggle. But he had to get the muggle to trust him first, before he could start the search for his plan!
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The Dark one (10:31 PM)
Hullo! Are you there!!!
Athenia (10:35 Pm) No!!!
The Dark one (10.35 PM)
No!!!! Then why are you answering me?
Athenia (10:36 PM) You've got me! I have no clue!
The Dark one (10:36 Pm)
You are way too weird!!! Did you know that! So what are you doing? Besides not being present!
Athenia (10:37 Pm) Look who's talking!! Like I'm the only one who's weird! Well back to your question, I'm fuming over my boss and co-workers. What about you?
The Dark one (10:38 PM) Fuming over your boss and co-workers!!! Why? Did they play a practical joke on you? (
Athenia (10:38 PM) No, but that's a good idea! I think I'll remember that! As to why: they're a pain in the ass. Pissing me off all the time, I'm even sure they do it on purpose!
The Dark one (10:39 PM) So I guess I'm right in presuming you're in a fool mood!
Athenia (10:39 PM)
Exactly! But I'm sure you can help get in a better mood! =)
The Dark one (10:40 PM) That's nice!!! I'll see if I can live up to it!
Athenia (10:40 PM)
Anyways what have you been doing?
The Dark one (10:41 PM) Oh this and that! ^-^
Athenia (10:41 PM)
You're doing it again!!! *Glaring*
The Dark one (10:42 PM)
Doing what??? *Scowling*
Athenia (10:44 PM) Not quite answering my question! So what have you been doing today?
The Dark one (10:45 PM) Okay! Firstly I ate breakfast! That was quite interesting! Then I read the Newspaper and. Anyway this evening we had a big meeting! Happy?
Athenia (10:46 PM)
Who are we?
The Dark one (10:47 PM) Ohh my company and me!
Athenia (10:48 PM)
Ohh. Your company where you accomplish your interests! *Frowning*
The Dark one (10:48 PM) Got it! Are you mad at me?
The Dark one (10:48 PM)
I mean for not telling exactly what I do!
Athenia (10:49 PM) No not really! If you don't really want to tell, then fine! Though it would be nice knowing! But lets talk about something else, right!
The Dark one (10:50 PM) Oki! Lets talk about you!
Athenia (10:50 PM) Me! Why, I'm not that interesting! :/
The Dark one (10:50 PM) Of course you're interesting! Or I wouldn't be writing with you, now would I! Gee woman, have some confidence.
Athenia (10:51 Pm) Hmm. I have confidence! But anyways what do you want to know about me!
The Dark one (10:52 PM) Where did you go to school, when were you born and stuff like that!
Athenia (10:52 PM) Hmm. I see! Well if I told you my age *Glaring* you'll just run the other way!
The Dark one (10:53 PM) Why should I do that! Okay, what about I tell you first, when I was born! Is that fine with you!
Athenia (10:53 PM) Yep. Fine with me. But I've warned you!
The Dark one (10:54 PM)
Yeah yeah!!! I was born in 1927! How about you!
Athenia (10:54 PM) You're kidding, right?
The Dark one (10:55 PM)
Why should I do that! Come on, what year were you born?
Athenia (10:55 PM) 1927!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Dark one (10:55 PM)
WHAT!!! You're kidding right!!!!
Athenia (10:56 PM) No! WoW! What a coincidence! =)
The Dark one (10:56 PM) I know! I just can't believe it! I mean I thought you were way younger!!
Athenia (10:57 PM) I'll take that as a compliment! In fact it's quite funny, because I thought you also were much younger!!
The Dark one (10:57 PM) You did! Well I guess I just thought this ICQ was mostly for youngsters!
Athenia (10:58 PM) Me too!! ( But anyway now there's a reason I like talking to you! We're the same age! So where did you go to school?
The Dark one (10:58 PM) I'm not telling. At least not before you!
Athenia (10:59 PM)
Well I'm not telling either then!!!!
The Dark one (10:59 PM)
Okay!!! By the way have you found a name for me, my Internet Friend! =)
Athenia (11:00 PM) Ohh gee I totally forgot!!! Sorry!!! Can you forgive me? *Puppy eyes*
The Dark one (11:00 PM)
Ohhh NOOO!!! Not puppy eyes!! Now I have to forgive you!
Athenia (11:01 PM) Heh heh!! I'm wicked.
The Dark one (11:01 PM)
Welcome into my world!!
Athenia (11:02 PM) Well how about. *thinking*
The Dark one (11:02 PM) How about Mr. Wicked????? (
Athenia (11:03 PM) Hmm. Oki Mr. Wicked!!! Happy?
The Dark one (11:03 PM) You're welcome Miss Weird!!!!
Athenia (11:03 PM)
Hey I thought you called me your Internet Friend!!!
The Dark one (11:04 PM) It differs! Ohh I'm sorry to break up our cosy little chat, but there's something I just have to check!!!
Athenia (11:04 PM)
Okay then!!! See you tomorrow?
The Dark one (11:05 PM) Sure. Quel Kaima
Athenia (11:05 PM)
You too
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Minerva turned the computer off and headed to her bathroom. She felt in a better mood, her eyes glinting. She was glad there was no one to see her, as she walked around with a mischievous smile plastered on her face and as she in fact did a little jiggle dance while brushing teeth. He was really amusing and funny the guy she was chatting with. And he was just as old as she! She had not believed it when he wrote 1927 at first, but after all why should he lie. She slipped out of her cloak and put her hair down. It flowed down her back, not a single white present in her black hair. She smiled to herself in the mirror and lay down on her four-poster bed. She was all ready looking forward to next day. She fell asleep with a peaceful smile on her face.
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A/N: WoW!!!! Done! Well I'm done with chapter 4, now there's only to start with chapter 5!!!! Oki, now you readers there! Would you like to try something new! Well according to me you can both be readers and REVIEWERS!!! Wow!!! Yeah that's what was I was thinking too!!! But really it's not really that difficult! First you read a story, a.k.a you're a reader! And then you push down the button, yes that one, and write a review for the author, a.k.a you're now a reviewer too!!! You really ought to try it! =)
Thanks to my lovely reviewers:
Crookykanks: LoL. Well I also adore Voldie's password. I wonder what a wonderful person came up with that??? I'll try to do something about the long waiting between chapters, but I have been quite busy, soo!!!! About your question, if they will ever find out whom they're talking to, well??????? You'll have to wait till the end to see if they do???? I'm an author and authors don't really gives much away, do they? Meow to you too. You're a great reviewer and reader *Grins*
Darlingdearheart: Yes very evil teachers!!!! But of course that doesn't surprise you, does it? Yeah I would say it was a great morning too, ehh!! I hope this chapter will help you with your depression =) By the way have you found out what language you'll take? I'm just sooooo glad that it's holiday now I love holidays!!! So mean little orc, when do you think you'll put another chapter up??? Because this wicked evil witch really wants another chapter.. Soon:::::::::Puppy eyes::::::::::::::::: Well much ter you too!!!! Love from Pal/Tonks.. (Who by the way have managed to make her hair purple!!!)
Hogwarts Duo: I know I have said this before, but I'll say it again: What a lovely poam!!! It just strengthen me in my view of you guys, You're amazing!!! Hope you like this chapter!! =) I'm looking forward to see what chapter you'll like the best!!!! And soon there'll be another review from Pal, Smeagol and Gollum on your story, any day now!!! See You!
Bye for now, my prrrecious readers and reviewers!!
P.S I know I said something about another story in the last A/N (50 ways to annoy a certain potions master) But after that I just noticed that top 10 list are not allowed, so I guess that means top 50 list too! *SNIFF* I mean I think it's really funny. And I like sharing my weird humour with all of you!!! *Sniff* But I'll figure something out!!! *grins*
Chapter 5 up as soon as I can manage!!!! =)
Happy Holidays!!! =) Enjoy :D
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