Virginia sighed as she felt sleep let go of her. She slowly opened her eyes, but found something quite furry in her eyes… She blinked and sat up. A small gray kitten sat on her pillow next to where her head had been. A small roll of parchment was stuck under its small black velvet collar. She pulled it out and unrolled it to read it.
"Thought you'd like it. Hoped it'd make you a bit happy…
Draco."
Virginia smiled at this and jumped up. She hurried to dress bringing the kitten with her every step. She tossed open her wardrobe… She wanted to wear something fun… something all to entirely shocking. She smiled as she pulled out an all to short pleated skirt and another tight killer corset She spelled the corset on tighter than most females could ever hope or manage to wear. Put it together with her killer boots and The fortune cookie pendant that added a delicious decoration to her cleavage. She smiled and picked up the kitten from where it had been playing on her bed with a stray quill.
"Lets go find my little Dragon. One must say thanks for something so adorable as yourself." She murmured to the adorable gray kitten.
Draco, Carolina, Blaise and Charm who had taken to in the last day to eating in the hall and with them no less, Sat at the Slytherin table. They were waiting for Virginia who'd been sleeping softly on the couch when they had all left.
" So who's gray kitten was sleeping on Virginia's face when we left?" Blaise asked
"Hers… a Ravenclaw third years cat had about 5 kittens a few weeks back, and I remembered, and she had told me that she liked kittens, so I saw to it that she received one of the litter from the Ravenclaw girl." Draco said. Not noticing that Charm had taken on a happy look.
"Speak of the devil herself." Carolina said and pointed to the door where Virginia came in, a robe slung over her shoulder so not to hide her grand beauty, especially in her cloths today. The adorable gray kitten sat on her shoulder, Preening almost knowing that she was sitting on the shoulder of the most beautiful girl in the room.
Virginia strode straight over to Draco and slowly slipped in next to him and beamed at him.
"I do believe Dragon, That I must give a proper thanks for the sweet critter that has claimed my shoulder." Virginia said and smiled she pulled Draco's face to hers and kissed him causing a number of cat calls to rise for the people who had seen the thank you kiss.
"I do think that is the best thank you I have ever received." Draco said stunned as he looked around.
"I think that's the best Thank you I have ever gave Dragon. I'll see you all in class." Virginia said jumping up.
Draco's eyes followed her all the way out of the room.
"Dun Dun Dun… The Boy has it, and Has It BAD!" Blaise proclaimed.
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Four Days Before Halloween
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"Okay, so Virginia what are you bringing to our little un official party?" Carolina asked They were all stretched about their little common room. Virginias cat Laid on her stomach, and Virginia laid on a couch, her head on Draco's lap and Her body taking up the rest of the couch. Draco and Virginia hadn't officially started going out, but if someone so much as looked at her, Draco would body bind them… Or worse. They were presently planning a little party for themselves for after the feast.
"Well, I know how to make cakes and cookies, but my specialty is dandelion wine." Virginia said knowing it would get an effect and it did. Everyone was staring at her.
Dandelion wine was almost deathly if over indulged. Muggles had a version of it that when over indulged in would cause Horrid head aches and a great thirst, and when they attempted to quench their thirst it would just cause them even more pain. It was rare even for a Witch to be able to drink of it highly, but to be able to make it was considered impossible. Those who could, could make a grand living off of just making the wine and selling it. His own father Once paid 700 Galleons for a bottle of it. It was highly prized.
"You can make dandelion wine?" Blaise asked. He looked down on his list. "If you can make it I guarantee I'll drink it, Once at a party I managed to get just a sip of some rather poorly made and let me tell you it was still amazing." Blaise said and Wrote down Wine next to her name on his little chart.
"Draco, What are you bringing this year?"
"La Fee Verte , I have 5 bottles of Absinthe being sent in one for each of us, along with some spoons and sugar cubes of course."
"La Fee Verte?" Carolina asked.
"The Green Fairy" Draco answered Simply.
"Well then that leaves us to food." Blaise said looking at Carolina and Charm who both nodded.
Charm Smiled as she locked her door and looked around the room at her treasures she flipped open her trunk and looked at the ancient bottle of Absinthe and Dandelion wine. She smiled as she memories filled her. During Draco's and Virginias reign both the Absinthe and the Dandelion wine had been common among the court… She sighed again and smiled. Ever since She'd gave them their objects they both had been falling into previous habits. Soon all of them would need to find all the secrets out…. During Christmas. All would reveal itself.
Harry Hermione and Ron all slowly made their way to the kitchen, The House elves were all sleeping, but Virginia was down there. They entered quietly and watched her for a few moments. She seemed to be making something,
"Oh my god! Your making Dandelion Wine aren't you!" Hermione asked, Though they didn't startle Virginia.
"Yes I am. We in Slytherin are holding a bit of an after party. Or the five of us are." Virginia said and began bottling the thick wine.
"Can we get a bottle?" Harry ask seeing that there was about ten large bottles, Way more than five kids could drink.
"I guess so." Virginia said slipping a strand of hair out of her eyes. Virginia quickly did an aging charm on he bottles She grabbed a bottle and tossed it to Harry who struggled to catch it. Virginia smiled as she bent down to pick up her large basket full of goodies and another basket that all of the bottles of wine fit snugly into it. She let out a whistle and her Kitten came running to her and jumped on to of the bottles and laid down.
"Well See you around." Virginia said and left out of the door.
"She's changed SOSO much." Ron said and hurried over to a fridge.
Draco Smiled as The Five Slytherins slowly hurried around the school each holding large boxes and bags and baskets. Finally they got to the room they were looking for, Professor Snape had actually told him that he could use the room. Blaise and Him had spent an hour or so turning the room into a place with large chairs and such. They all slipped in and Blaise closed and locked the door fallowing by doing a silencing charm around the room.
"Okay, My gift to everyone." Charm said and pulled out A number of plates full of food. They all had settled on not eating during the grand feast as Blaise had went all out making a dinner of steaks backed potato, friend onions, and so many different types of pasta that it was mind blowing. For a man he was a great chef. Charms contributions were cakes and desserts and 3 baskets of Wizard crackers that looked to have been pulled off of one of the House tables, thing hard to happen with everyone being as wild over them as they were.
Carolinas contribution was ice cream, all of their dishes and plates, Large bags of candies for each of them and bowls of fresh strawberries and Blackberries, She'd even managed to get a number of pomegranates. Everything was laid out on a large table. Carolina produced the weird Sisters music from somewhere and They all sat down. Draco smiled as she set A good sized bottle of Absinthe on the Table and then Handed everyone g bit of a narrow glass and then their own Absinthe spoons. He also gave each Person their own bottle as a Halloween present. Virginia smiled as she Set Two of her large bottles of Wine on the table and then gave everyone their own bottle also as a gift. Live Wire her cat jumped quickly into the empty basket and curled up.
Harry Hermione and Ron fallowed the Marauders Map to the class room where you could here the strains of Miranda, Lead singer of the Weird sisters. Hermione smiled as they tried the door.
"I told you they were smarter than to leave it unlocked." She whispered and then bean trying unlocking charms, Her fifth one finally cause a small click to be heard and they eased open the door.
Virginia smiled as she and Blaise danced, They'd long ago finished their Drinking binge, Carolina the only one to lightly over indulge. They had began dancing a few hours a go to the melodies of the weird sisters Her and Charm switching off partners at times. She heard the door slowly creek open and swung her head to see The Dream Team looking in on them. Virginia got ready to tell them off When she felt Draco's arms slip around her middle.
"Let them stay as long as they don't start anything, I believe Carolina has recently realized that she likes Harry." Draco whispered in her ear, It was quite Out of Character for Draco to even think of allowing them into their little party, But then they had long ago stopped being themselves as the mix of The Green Faire and the Dandelion Wine.
Carolina had also already pulled in Harry and was dancing with him. Ron and Hermione also entered the room, Though a bit hesitantly.
The Party never ended. The next morning Snape found them all, Including the three Gryffindors draped about the class room he had aloud them to use. He didn't wake them as he set a tray of sobering potions down. He looked at the Children, Draco and Virginia almost on top of each other laying on the couch. Granger and Weasley were sleeping on the floor, Blaise and Charm almost in an extremely compromising position, and Carolina and Potter slept on a table.
Virginia smiled as she felt bone deep warmth. So comfortable, and so safe. She flipped her eyes open and looked down, Two pale arms held her to them… Draco's arms. She rolled over, throwing off Draco's' arms and looked around, Everyone in compromising positions, and Sobering potion sitting on the small coffee table. She slowly grabbed one and pored it down her throat.
"Wake UP!" She screamed and everyone fell over and hit the people they laid with. Virginia distributed the Sobering potion and they all slowly woke, Grabbed their stuff and headed off, All quiet trying to remember all the advents of the past night.
Professor Snape allowed his eyes linger on those of his students who had been in the little party. They had all came in 5 minutes late and with lingering effects. Carolina had came in holding her head and had accidentally sat on the Gryffindor side of the class room. He was still debating what to do… Yell at them all? He'd known the party was going on, yet hadn't had the heart to Ban what he and his friends used to do.
"Why are you all So late?" He asked.
"Sorry Professor we ran into each other in the halls, It took us at least five minutes to sort out who's books and parchments were who's. We all gathered some injuries apparently." Virginia she and Draco looked the least effected. Charm and Blaise next, Followed By Weasley and Granger and then Finally Potter and Carolina who looked green.
"As you all are so hurt head to your dorms or the infirmary. Get your injuries taken care of. We all know Potter shouldn't try to make a potion in his normal mind, If Ill we all may get hurt." With that he waved them away.
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In The Hall
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"Just because we all had a momentary truce for a night of fun doesn't mean that it's permanent." Draco said to the Gryffindors
" Don't worry we wouldn't dare think something like that. Don't like Slimy Slytherins anyway." Ron said
"A Slytherin just saved your buts. Get to your Dorms." Virginia said as they all turned and left.
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Charm sighed and once again tried to shake off the feeling from the over indulgence. It had been so long since she had dared partake like that. It reminded her so much of her long days. None of the other courts had dared compare to that which Virginia had held. God it had been wonderful. She'd ruled strong and forcefully. Passion had been her guide in the fight against the evils that had brought her to the helm of the court. Charm threw herself down onto her bed and reached deep into her dresser. She pulled out her Large leather journal and her quill.
She smiled as she put them together. No matter what the age, Writing was always wonderfully the same, a most fulfilling thing she could ever think to do.
~Friends, Lovers, Readers, Ever Present Members of the Home~
Our young leader matures with great ease. As Christmas approaches I am sure that we shall have her soon back with us… Her memories return. Her traits of passion and her grand love of drink returns in her old traits. Love has began to grow, along with awakening memories from their past times together among all our couples with the exclusion of the Twit and Hero- You all of course know of who I speak of, and that was to be expected. I do fear that soon Albus will begin to interfere as he believes he is to be her guide… I have began to question if it is or was wrong to plant that vision for Olivander's wife… Dumbledore wishes to be more involved… There fore I put this request. Keep your owls windows open… If Dumbledore begins to interfere with my charge I will see it that you all are owled and I expect at least 5 of you to pull him every which way. After all. The man still believes My dear beloved, Dragon and Twit are still evil and not to be trusted… Albus I fear will try to pull her away from them which will only cause a delay.
I have done all in my power to assure that the dears skills are brought about before her predictions of the suffering and grave pain are realized, and I of course send Thanks to you all for your delays in the progress of Evils. Well I will leave you… Lets just say that the Parties of the court has already began, and as always Over indulgencies, happened. You will forgive my brief report and allow me my rest… after all, The last time I overindulged was when this Queen passed through our world… I will write if future plans and thoughts happen… I will return to the home for Holidays… Hopefully the Charges will meet us their.
Fare thee Well.
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Antoinette smiled at the owl that tapped impatiently on her window… It held a Green envelope…. The Queen couldn't possible have reached the home yet. She couldn't be need there this soon. She grabbed the letter and let out a sigh. All was well Charm had said.
She wasn't needed to do any more than she was right now. She looked at her sleeping lover. Peter and Shivered. The stuff you'd do to protect those who needed the protection…
She Tied her blond hair up in an knot and brought out a bottle of Dandelion wine left over from the last reign. She took a gulp as Peter awoke.
"Let the wine run free soon." She murmured as Peter called her into the bed.
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Gracious apologies for the long wait. I had the Chapter wrote up a week ago and then realized that it could not do to go straight in, Something had to abridge the chapters. A family illness also effected my plans. Yuck.
I hope you enjoy… This whole chapter was done as a go between that which happened to also bring Charm out a bit…
Well… Someone asked if I had a beta, But I'm to tired to look for the name, But no I don't, I did, but he made me mad so I killed him.
I have a job interview today for Wal-mart…. Aka Sprawl Mart. Please hope (send good thoughts my way) that I get it. I so so need the free cash.
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