"Anybody" Celine asked as she surveyed the room. "So you mean that you
don't know the most important thing you need when you're in trouble."
The Gryffindors sat in the classroom in late October as they leaves outside the school's windows were changing from their lively greens to golden yellows, reds, and fiery oranges. The first Quidditch match of the season has come and gone and Ravenclaw was victorious over Slytherin. By this time everyone was back into the swing of things and Nikki has learned to fly properly.
"A wand," Neville asked as Celine shook her head.
"Knowledge of spells, hexes and charms" Hermione asked only to be told she was wrong. The class stayed silent as they tried to think what it could be.
"Nobody" she asked exasperatedly as she banged her head on the table. "Now really this is something that you should have learned in first year; if not your second."
"Like we said before, your earlier teachers weren't the best; except our teacher from our third year." Lavender spoke up from her seat.
"You need to know how to remain calm and focus." She said simply as everyone looked at her like she was completely insane. "What do you think you already are?"
"Very," Seamus spat as Celine smiled.
"Then would you please come to the front of the class and demonstrate for us." She requested as Seamus did so, walking rather proudly. He stood in front of her desk as she walked towards the door. "Are you ready?"
Seamus nodded as Celine pointed her wand at her chair which turned into hundreds of various bugs and began their way to Seamus who began to scream and flail his arm and jumped on to higher ground. The class broke out into laughter as their teacher returned her chair to its regular state before turning to the class who was still laughing.
"Do you think you could do better Parvarti? What about you Ron?" The laughing suddenly ceased as Seamus returned to his seat. "That's what I thought; so don't criticize what you can't do. Even if you could do it better, we're here to learn what to do, not how to mock. Seamus demonstrated exactly what I hopped he would. He thought that he could but, he evidently couldn't. It's better that he knows that now then when he's looking danger in the eyes."
"What do you do," Nikki asked as everyone focused on their teacher who pursed her lips together.
"I'm having trouble with that. What used to bring me comfort is now what I'm afraid of." She said in a sad voice. "Right now; I'll either go over the keys to play songs on the piano or the songs I listened to at the Mira. It's not as good as my old one though."
"What was it," Lavender asked curiously, obviously in hope of something that would help her keep calm.
"I would think of Jake" She said as she looked at her hands. "I would think of everything we did together and where we went. He was such a great person; too bad he isn't anymore. I don't think that there's anything else we can do and since there's just five minutes left of school; you can all go early." The class packed up their things as they chorused thanks to her and Harry, Nikki and Ron waited with Hermione for her cousin who was to bring them into Hogsmead for supper. Celine locked the door and began to walk down the hall with the four.
"So what do you all do over here for Halloween?" Celine asked as she twirled her hair in to a messy bun.
"We have a feast," Ron said as they walked past Filch who was guarding the doors. "They make everything; pie, cookies, sweets, turkey, potatoes, vegetables, ice cream, cup cakes, this weird pastry thing with whipped cream inside that doesn't look good but tastes great...."
"You mean they don't do anything" Celine stated with a disgusted look on her face.
"What did they do in Canada," Harry asked as they make their way off the school's grounds.
"At six, right after supper, everybody goes out Trick-or-Treating. You've all know what Trick-or-Treating is right," she asked warily as they all nodded. "Then at eight everyone comes in, drops off their candy in their rooms and they can either go to the costume ball, the all night horror movie fest, or pig out on their junk food. But the ball's always the best; maybe I should talk to Dumbledore to see if we could have one." She suggested as they walked in to Three Broomsticks and sat at the large table.
"That would be pretty fun," Nikki nodded. "We used to have them at the orphanage for all the little kids, I went as a witch though; not as creative as it could have been. Some of the peoples supervising went in pairs. You know, like Tarzan and Jane, it was pretty good."
"We should do that," Harry suggested to Nikki as they gave Madame Rosemerta their food orders. "Wear matching outfits."
"I think I may go as Harry Potter," Ron said as Harry glared at him. "Or maybe not."
*
"This is going to be great," Hermione smiled as she rummaged through a rack of costumes the next day after Dumbledore agreed to the idea and they now needed something to wear to the ball.
"Did you find your costume yet Harry," Nikki asked as she walked through the crowd to him with her outfit in the bag she was clutching.
"Yep," He said as he held up his own bag. "It's a good thing we knew what we wanted to be, or else we'd be going crazy too" He said as he pointed at Ron who was tearing through the costumes trying to find something to go as. "Think we should get out of here before we get bought as costumes." He asked as Nikki nodded through laughs. They made their way outside and into the cold breezy October day. The clouds in the sky were lazily rolling by and Harry was escorting Nikki through the village to the Quidditch shop down the street to get her a Broomstick Service Kit. Along the way they past Madam Puddifoot's Teashop as Nikki came to an abrupt stop.
"Oh look," She cooed as Harry had an awful memory of when Cho Chang of Ravenclaw dragged him there. Couples were scattered around the inside of the building making out over the tables like they were on Valentine's Day "How stomach churning."
Harry laughed in relief of not having to go back inside as they continued to the shop. Ten minutes later they were sitting with Ron and Hermione at the Three Broomsticks with Butterbeers in their hands talking about their costumes.
"So me, Seamus and Dean are going as the Three Musketeers" Ron said before he took another swig from his mug.
"I couldn't find one that I liked but Celine said that she had one of her old ones that I could use so I'm going to pick it up later." Hermione explained as Ginny came inside and sat down with them.
"Ron, did you know that Charlie's here" Ginny asked as she placed her bags on the floor.
"Where," Ron asked; surprised that his oldest brother was around.
"He told me he was going to be up at the school, want to go see if we can find him?" She asked with a mischievous grin.
"Sure," Her brother said as they all laid down their mugs and went back towards the school. Upon entering, they promised Hermione to stop by her cousin's office with her first to pick up her costume; which proved to be lucky for it was there that they found who they were looking for.
"Surrounding the castle with Dragons; that would never happen" Charlie's voice floated down the hallway as they approached the classroom.
"Not with that attitude it wont. It was good though in fairy tales for protecting captured princess though." Celine retorted as Charlie laughed. "Stupid Muggles. Hi Hermione; here for the costume?"
Hermione nodded as her older cousin left the table where she and Charlie were working over some pieces of parchment. The five walked in as Charlie looked jubilant.
"You two remember when I sent home a letter about being sent a Canadian Tree Dweller right" Charlie asked his younger siblings who solemnly nodded. "It came from Celine; what were the chances. It turns out she's fascinated with Dragons as well."
"Here it is Hermione" Celine announced as she came backing with what appeared to be a Mexican dress. "It's my Senorita costume. If you need help with your hair, come down before the ball and I'll do it for you okay."
"Sure, what are you two working on anyways?" Hermione inquired as she looked between the two.
"Stuff for the Order" Charlie told them as Hermione became puzzled.
"You work for the Order" She asked in a hushed voiced.
"Yes the one in Canada too." She said before she ushered them out of the door and into the hall.
*
Harry sat in the bustling Common room as everyone franticly bustled around trying to get ready of the costume ball. Ron, Dean, and Seamus were on the couch with him as he played Wizard Chess with Ron, who, as always, was winning. Ginny soon appeared in her black cat costume as she watched the game progressed. He adjusted the crown on his head as he looked for another move on the board. He threw down his crown as he king did on the board, both in defeat, as Ron smiled. The clock was moving most of the people out of the room; the ball was issued to start soon. Nikki came into view as more and more people left. She noticed Harry and walked over to him, dressed up her princess costume and tiara.
"Prince Harry, what a delightful surprise" She mocked as he stood up and swung his cape over his shoulder and picked her up.
"The ball awaits, my fair Lady" He smirked as he began to carry her outside as she called to the three heroes on the couch to come to her aid. They jumped in front of Harry, plastic swords drawn, and blocking the exit.
"Put her down, you fowl creature; for you have left your crown on the table." Seamus ordered as Harry left Nikki in between the three and returned with his crown on his head. "Very well, you may proceed." Seamus said with a sweep of his hat; opening the Portrait hole.
"My Hero" Nikki said sarcastically as she threw her arms around Seamus neck. The five made their way down to the Great Hall where they met up with Hermione, hair tames and curled, and Celine, who was chaperoning and dressed up in a small green dress that was tattered at the end and her golden hair piled on her head, exposing small fairy wings.
"Hey," Dean smiled. "You're Tinkerbelle."
"Sounds like somebody's been doing their homework," Their Defense teacher smiled as they entered the Great Hall. Floating pumpkins lit the room as hundreds of real bats flew around. The floor was set up much like it was for the Tri-Wizard Ball a few years ago. Cobwebs were entangled in numerous spots through out the room with the Ghost floating around; obviously not celebrating Nick's Deathday Party, as the Full Moon shone through the enchanted ceiling giving the room more light. They went to a nearby table that was adorned with a small cauldron with a candle inside, a flask of Pumpkin Juice and sat around it.
"This is pretty neat," Nikki said as she looked around as people occupied the dance floor. "Much better decorations then at the one I was at."
Harry nodded as Ron moved away from a nearby cobweb, in fear of spiders inhabiting it, as Dean and Seamus went to try their luck with the ladies. Hermione and Ron soon left as a new song started leaving Harry at the table with Nikki. They began talking about Quidditch strategies and wound up doing so for the most part of the dance; it wasn't until some of the others came back that they realized it.
"You mean, you came to a dance and you talked the whole time," Shanna gasped as she came over with Seamus. "Are you CRAZY?"
"Shall we then," Harry asked as he gestured to the dance floor as a slow song started.
"Sure," Nikki supposed as Lavender began cheering. "Seems like somebody's been hitting the Butterbeers a little too hard."
Harry laughed as he put his hand on her waist and began to lead her through the few steps he knew. "Not much of a dancer; are you," Harry asked, noticing she was watching where her feet were going.
"I am on the ice, but I'm not much of one off of it." She confessed as she looked at the others dancing.
"Don't feel bad, I'm not either." Her said as he twirled her under his arm and stepped into close the gap between them but ended up stepping in just a little too much. Harry and Nikki both stopped as they found themselves staring at each other in shock, Harry's lips unintentionally pressed against hers. He pulled away slightly as he continued looking at the wide eyed girl in his arm. Figuring that the damage was already done, Harry closed his eyes and moved back in to kiss her but was taken by surprise when he met Nikki's lips halfway. He picked up his cape with his free hand and wrapped Nikki in it, pulling her closer and sheltering them from the rest of the school. He took in everything he could, the softness of her lips; how silky her hair felt as he ran his hand through it; the spicy smell of pumpkins that wafted around her; how smooth her skin felt as her arms wrapped around his neck. Dumbledore's voice echoed through the room, indicating the dance was over and interrupting the two raven haired people wearing crowns. The two of them, cheeks flushes and arms wrapped around each other, net up with their friends outside the oak doors and left for the Common room together; not sharing what just happened on the other side of the room.
A/N: Sorry it took so long to get this up. I was busy over March break, cousins, bowling, drama practice, and finally – getting the flu. But I'm getting better now; I should be back in school tomorrow.
So it happened. They finally kissed; how sweet. I should have the next chapter up sooner then this one. Or at least I hope I will.
Poet – Darn tooting I'm right. And I left out Shanna in this chapter too, well she has a cameo but once they start training again she'll be there. And as for the death, there's just as much Death in this story as there is in my life. Let's reflect – Philip's brother – dead, my great grandma – dead, Kay – dead, Noel – dead, Sue – Dead, Bernie – dead, Katherine – dead, and you get the picture. That's just life Honey, well a part of life. And we all have to deal with it, so don't act like you never did loose anybody.
Heero's Girl, where are you?
The Gryffindors sat in the classroom in late October as they leaves outside the school's windows were changing from their lively greens to golden yellows, reds, and fiery oranges. The first Quidditch match of the season has come and gone and Ravenclaw was victorious over Slytherin. By this time everyone was back into the swing of things and Nikki has learned to fly properly.
"A wand," Neville asked as Celine shook her head.
"Knowledge of spells, hexes and charms" Hermione asked only to be told she was wrong. The class stayed silent as they tried to think what it could be.
"Nobody" she asked exasperatedly as she banged her head on the table. "Now really this is something that you should have learned in first year; if not your second."
"Like we said before, your earlier teachers weren't the best; except our teacher from our third year." Lavender spoke up from her seat.
"You need to know how to remain calm and focus." She said simply as everyone looked at her like she was completely insane. "What do you think you already are?"
"Very," Seamus spat as Celine smiled.
"Then would you please come to the front of the class and demonstrate for us." She requested as Seamus did so, walking rather proudly. He stood in front of her desk as she walked towards the door. "Are you ready?"
Seamus nodded as Celine pointed her wand at her chair which turned into hundreds of various bugs and began their way to Seamus who began to scream and flail his arm and jumped on to higher ground. The class broke out into laughter as their teacher returned her chair to its regular state before turning to the class who was still laughing.
"Do you think you could do better Parvarti? What about you Ron?" The laughing suddenly ceased as Seamus returned to his seat. "That's what I thought; so don't criticize what you can't do. Even if you could do it better, we're here to learn what to do, not how to mock. Seamus demonstrated exactly what I hopped he would. He thought that he could but, he evidently couldn't. It's better that he knows that now then when he's looking danger in the eyes."
"What do you do," Nikki asked as everyone focused on their teacher who pursed her lips together.
"I'm having trouble with that. What used to bring me comfort is now what I'm afraid of." She said in a sad voice. "Right now; I'll either go over the keys to play songs on the piano or the songs I listened to at the Mira. It's not as good as my old one though."
"What was it," Lavender asked curiously, obviously in hope of something that would help her keep calm.
"I would think of Jake" She said as she looked at her hands. "I would think of everything we did together and where we went. He was such a great person; too bad he isn't anymore. I don't think that there's anything else we can do and since there's just five minutes left of school; you can all go early." The class packed up their things as they chorused thanks to her and Harry, Nikki and Ron waited with Hermione for her cousin who was to bring them into Hogsmead for supper. Celine locked the door and began to walk down the hall with the four.
"So what do you all do over here for Halloween?" Celine asked as she twirled her hair in to a messy bun.
"We have a feast," Ron said as they walked past Filch who was guarding the doors. "They make everything; pie, cookies, sweets, turkey, potatoes, vegetables, ice cream, cup cakes, this weird pastry thing with whipped cream inside that doesn't look good but tastes great...."
"You mean they don't do anything" Celine stated with a disgusted look on her face.
"What did they do in Canada," Harry asked as they make their way off the school's grounds.
"At six, right after supper, everybody goes out Trick-or-Treating. You've all know what Trick-or-Treating is right," she asked warily as they all nodded. "Then at eight everyone comes in, drops off their candy in their rooms and they can either go to the costume ball, the all night horror movie fest, or pig out on their junk food. But the ball's always the best; maybe I should talk to Dumbledore to see if we could have one." She suggested as they walked in to Three Broomsticks and sat at the large table.
"That would be pretty fun," Nikki nodded. "We used to have them at the orphanage for all the little kids, I went as a witch though; not as creative as it could have been. Some of the peoples supervising went in pairs. You know, like Tarzan and Jane, it was pretty good."
"We should do that," Harry suggested to Nikki as they gave Madame Rosemerta their food orders. "Wear matching outfits."
"I think I may go as Harry Potter," Ron said as Harry glared at him. "Or maybe not."
*
"This is going to be great," Hermione smiled as she rummaged through a rack of costumes the next day after Dumbledore agreed to the idea and they now needed something to wear to the ball.
"Did you find your costume yet Harry," Nikki asked as she walked through the crowd to him with her outfit in the bag she was clutching.
"Yep," He said as he held up his own bag. "It's a good thing we knew what we wanted to be, or else we'd be going crazy too" He said as he pointed at Ron who was tearing through the costumes trying to find something to go as. "Think we should get out of here before we get bought as costumes." He asked as Nikki nodded through laughs. They made their way outside and into the cold breezy October day. The clouds in the sky were lazily rolling by and Harry was escorting Nikki through the village to the Quidditch shop down the street to get her a Broomstick Service Kit. Along the way they past Madam Puddifoot's Teashop as Nikki came to an abrupt stop.
"Oh look," She cooed as Harry had an awful memory of when Cho Chang of Ravenclaw dragged him there. Couples were scattered around the inside of the building making out over the tables like they were on Valentine's Day "How stomach churning."
Harry laughed in relief of not having to go back inside as they continued to the shop. Ten minutes later they were sitting with Ron and Hermione at the Three Broomsticks with Butterbeers in their hands talking about their costumes.
"So me, Seamus and Dean are going as the Three Musketeers" Ron said before he took another swig from his mug.
"I couldn't find one that I liked but Celine said that she had one of her old ones that I could use so I'm going to pick it up later." Hermione explained as Ginny came inside and sat down with them.
"Ron, did you know that Charlie's here" Ginny asked as she placed her bags on the floor.
"Where," Ron asked; surprised that his oldest brother was around.
"He told me he was going to be up at the school, want to go see if we can find him?" She asked with a mischievous grin.
"Sure," Her brother said as they all laid down their mugs and went back towards the school. Upon entering, they promised Hermione to stop by her cousin's office with her first to pick up her costume; which proved to be lucky for it was there that they found who they were looking for.
"Surrounding the castle with Dragons; that would never happen" Charlie's voice floated down the hallway as they approached the classroom.
"Not with that attitude it wont. It was good though in fairy tales for protecting captured princess though." Celine retorted as Charlie laughed. "Stupid Muggles. Hi Hermione; here for the costume?"
Hermione nodded as her older cousin left the table where she and Charlie were working over some pieces of parchment. The five walked in as Charlie looked jubilant.
"You two remember when I sent home a letter about being sent a Canadian Tree Dweller right" Charlie asked his younger siblings who solemnly nodded. "It came from Celine; what were the chances. It turns out she's fascinated with Dragons as well."
"Here it is Hermione" Celine announced as she came backing with what appeared to be a Mexican dress. "It's my Senorita costume. If you need help with your hair, come down before the ball and I'll do it for you okay."
"Sure, what are you two working on anyways?" Hermione inquired as she looked between the two.
"Stuff for the Order" Charlie told them as Hermione became puzzled.
"You work for the Order" She asked in a hushed voiced.
"Yes the one in Canada too." She said before she ushered them out of the door and into the hall.
*
Harry sat in the bustling Common room as everyone franticly bustled around trying to get ready of the costume ball. Ron, Dean, and Seamus were on the couch with him as he played Wizard Chess with Ron, who, as always, was winning. Ginny soon appeared in her black cat costume as she watched the game progressed. He adjusted the crown on his head as he looked for another move on the board. He threw down his crown as he king did on the board, both in defeat, as Ron smiled. The clock was moving most of the people out of the room; the ball was issued to start soon. Nikki came into view as more and more people left. She noticed Harry and walked over to him, dressed up her princess costume and tiara.
"Prince Harry, what a delightful surprise" She mocked as he stood up and swung his cape over his shoulder and picked her up.
"The ball awaits, my fair Lady" He smirked as he began to carry her outside as she called to the three heroes on the couch to come to her aid. They jumped in front of Harry, plastic swords drawn, and blocking the exit.
"Put her down, you fowl creature; for you have left your crown on the table." Seamus ordered as Harry left Nikki in between the three and returned with his crown on his head. "Very well, you may proceed." Seamus said with a sweep of his hat; opening the Portrait hole.
"My Hero" Nikki said sarcastically as she threw her arms around Seamus neck. The five made their way down to the Great Hall where they met up with Hermione, hair tames and curled, and Celine, who was chaperoning and dressed up in a small green dress that was tattered at the end and her golden hair piled on her head, exposing small fairy wings.
"Hey," Dean smiled. "You're Tinkerbelle."
"Sounds like somebody's been doing their homework," Their Defense teacher smiled as they entered the Great Hall. Floating pumpkins lit the room as hundreds of real bats flew around. The floor was set up much like it was for the Tri-Wizard Ball a few years ago. Cobwebs were entangled in numerous spots through out the room with the Ghost floating around; obviously not celebrating Nick's Deathday Party, as the Full Moon shone through the enchanted ceiling giving the room more light. They went to a nearby table that was adorned with a small cauldron with a candle inside, a flask of Pumpkin Juice and sat around it.
"This is pretty neat," Nikki said as she looked around as people occupied the dance floor. "Much better decorations then at the one I was at."
Harry nodded as Ron moved away from a nearby cobweb, in fear of spiders inhabiting it, as Dean and Seamus went to try their luck with the ladies. Hermione and Ron soon left as a new song started leaving Harry at the table with Nikki. They began talking about Quidditch strategies and wound up doing so for the most part of the dance; it wasn't until some of the others came back that they realized it.
"You mean, you came to a dance and you talked the whole time," Shanna gasped as she came over with Seamus. "Are you CRAZY?"
"Shall we then," Harry asked as he gestured to the dance floor as a slow song started.
"Sure," Nikki supposed as Lavender began cheering. "Seems like somebody's been hitting the Butterbeers a little too hard."
Harry laughed as he put his hand on her waist and began to lead her through the few steps he knew. "Not much of a dancer; are you," Harry asked, noticing she was watching where her feet were going.
"I am on the ice, but I'm not much of one off of it." She confessed as she looked at the others dancing.
"Don't feel bad, I'm not either." Her said as he twirled her under his arm and stepped into close the gap between them but ended up stepping in just a little too much. Harry and Nikki both stopped as they found themselves staring at each other in shock, Harry's lips unintentionally pressed against hers. He pulled away slightly as he continued looking at the wide eyed girl in his arm. Figuring that the damage was already done, Harry closed his eyes and moved back in to kiss her but was taken by surprise when he met Nikki's lips halfway. He picked up his cape with his free hand and wrapped Nikki in it, pulling her closer and sheltering them from the rest of the school. He took in everything he could, the softness of her lips; how silky her hair felt as he ran his hand through it; the spicy smell of pumpkins that wafted around her; how smooth her skin felt as her arms wrapped around his neck. Dumbledore's voice echoed through the room, indicating the dance was over and interrupting the two raven haired people wearing crowns. The two of them, cheeks flushes and arms wrapped around each other, net up with their friends outside the oak doors and left for the Common room together; not sharing what just happened on the other side of the room.
A/N: Sorry it took so long to get this up. I was busy over March break, cousins, bowling, drama practice, and finally – getting the flu. But I'm getting better now; I should be back in school tomorrow.
So it happened. They finally kissed; how sweet. I should have the next chapter up sooner then this one. Or at least I hope I will.
Poet – Darn tooting I'm right. And I left out Shanna in this chapter too, well she has a cameo but once they start training again she'll be there. And as for the death, there's just as much Death in this story as there is in my life. Let's reflect – Philip's brother – dead, my great grandma – dead, Kay – dead, Noel – dead, Sue – Dead, Bernie – dead, Katherine – dead, and you get the picture. That's just life Honey, well a part of life. And we all have to deal with it, so don't act like you never did loose anybody.
Heero's Girl, where are you?