Underneath it All

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Now we begin...

September 7th,

The weekend began! I have all of today and tomorrow to do as I please since we have no homework. It's quite strange. I always finish my homework ahead of time, but, to have none to do at all… I suppose I can always get a book from the Library. But, I may as well enjoy the free time and lovely weather while I can.

Ah, but I've hatched a plan! If anyone found out, I would be sure to get expelled! Now, since I have the day off tomorrow as well, seeing as how it's Sunday, I'm going to sneak into Hogsmeade using that secret passage we found out from the Marauder's Map.

Then, I'll use the fireplace and some Floo Powder to Floo over to Diagon Alley. Either to the Leakey Cauldron or to Gringotts – I'm not sure which one yet. Then, I'll go to Ollivander's and get myself a wand! There is one wand shop in Hogsmeade, but, I just don't think I'll find the right wand there.

The only problem will be to get there unseen by anyone. Using Harry's Invisibility Cloak is out of the question since Harry and Ron will want to tag along, and then I'm sure to be found! So, I took out some books on Invisibility and Potions – and I've found the perfect potion! It's not too difficult to make, and it will be done by tomorrow.

All I have to do is drink it and I'll be invisible for half an hour. It should be enough time to sneak out and get to Diagon Alley. I'm going to brew another batch to bring with me just incase I have need of it while at Diagon Alley… I do hope I won't need it.

What a morning though! I spent it all with Shania Burlest – she's a Ravenclaw from my Arithmancy class. We had the most fun; she has the most outrageous ideas. First, we went to the South Tower and then climbed out onto the roof! I have no idea how we did it, but we managed.

We just talked on the roof about everything really. She's quite a character! Then, around noon, the sun was high and bright. It really was quite hot. So she suggested we jump into the lake; after all, it was right under us. Without hesitation, she took of her cloak and jumped in – skirt and blouse! I have no idea what possessed me, but I followed her!

It's amazing we weren't caught by anyone. Although, I got the feeling that someone was watching us the whole time. Come to think of it, I saw a flash of white-blonde hair while I was jumping down. It was breathtaking! The fall was so large, but it was so fast it past by in mere seconds. And the water was so cool and refreshing…

We didn't swim for long though. Snape was coming by and asked us what we were doing in the lake with our uniforms. He took off 10 points apiece! I know that he's on our side, but he really is quite a bother sometimes… I would never be able to admit it to Ron and Harry though – they'd constantly tell me that they were right and I was wrong.

After lunch, I spent the majority of the afternoon with Ginny. It feels like I haven't spent time with her in ages! We had so much to catch up on. She's saying Perry Kormen now; he's a 5th year Hufflepuff from her Herbology class. I can't remember him though, although, his name does strike a bell…

Harry's holding Quidditch try-outs tomorrow! What luck – everyone will be busy with those and they won't notice if I sneak out… At least, I hope so. Ginny's trying out for a spot as a Chaser. I do hope she makes it.

Oh, but pudding was simply delicious! Oh, the meal was scrumptious as well. But the pudding was simply heavenly! We had ice cream sundaes! I've no idea why though – we've never had them here before. It was two scoops of vanilla ice cream – the best ice cream, ever! – topped with chocolate fudge and several nuts. And then, at the top was a cherry. A real cherry, mind you, not those cheap store-bought kinds mum and daddy buy all the time.

After dinner, everyone went to the Common Room. It was like a party! It really was quite fun though. The party lasted a bit too long for my liking though. Professor McGonnagal came in at 1 in the morning to tell us to go to bed, but, the party didn't end until 4! Naturally, I went to bed when she said so – very few people did though.

I can't get to sleep though. There's still several people left over partying, but, it's not that… It's Malfoy! He's really acting odd lately. First of all, he keeps watching me. And then there's the fact that he never has any snide remarks anymore. I really wonder what happened to him… Do you think it could be an act? Maybe he's trying to learn more about me so that he can give information to Voldemort? But, why would he need any information about ME? It's Harry that he wants…

Lavender and Parvati are coming up now, they want to talk about their latest boy-toys. Honestly. You'd think they could talk about something a bit more… Important? Ah well, they can be wonderful friends, so, I'll just bear with them during these times.

I'm hoping to brew the potion once they fall asleep…

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September 8th,

I did it! I made the potion! It took well long though… I honestly thought it would take a lot less. But that's beyond the point.

After breakfast, I told everyone that I was going to the Library and to not disturb me since I was reading for and assignment – a small white lie, but, it's necessary. No one seemed to care very much; after all, I do that almost all the time anyways…

So, I hurried up to my dormitory and took the potion. I didn't think it wise to keep it in a vial as that could easily break, and would take longer to take. But it was too late to do anything about that now, and I didn't want to put a spell on it since that might ruin the potion.

I managed to sneak out to Hogsmeade and Floo over to Diagon Alley easily enough. But, at Ollivander's… Well, some interesting things happened…

Ollivander remembered me right away. Thank goodness he didn't ask any questions or anything! I told him what had been happening and he had a thoughtful look on his face for a few moments before he started handing me wands. None of them did ANYTHING for me. Finally, after about half an hour, he handed me a box.

Now, this was no ordinary box – and it was no ordinary wand! The box itself was a lovely maple wood. Inside, the wand was nestled on a velvet cushion. The wand was polished to perfection; it looked like it had never been touched. It seemed a tad silly to go to all that trouble…

When Ollivander handed me the wand, his hands were trembling, and he looked a tad scared; as if he wasn't sure he was making the right decision. Nevertheless, I took the wand, and waved it. It was magnificently eerie… Out of the wand, came a burst of black and white sparkles. They were no ordinary sparkled though. I don't know what they were, I wish I had been able to take a closer look. All I know, is that they weren't just sparkles. And those particular colours too – black and white – it was symbolic in a way, I'm sure of it.

Ollivander was positively shaking! His brow was covered in sweat, and he looked as though he had seen a ghost; although, that would hardly make him react like that – muggle saying, actually. He wouldn't tell me anything though! When I was leaving the store, he looked at me, and I heard him muttering under his breath. Something along the lines of "Powerful… Good or evil… Only time will tell…" I'm not sure exactly.

As I was heading back to Gringotts, I saw that Flourish and Blotts; the best book shop ever, had the latest version of "Hogwarts, a History." Well, I had some money left over, so, naturally, I bought it.

It was the most peculiar thing though. In the store, I saw Malfoy again! Only, not Draco Malfoy, Lucious Malfoy! I think he recognized me… He was coming right for me with this look in his eyes, so I turned the corner and gulped down the potion just in time! My heart was beating a mile a minute and I could swear that he heard it because he looked right at me before turning away and leaving!

All I knew, was that I had to get out of there as fast as I could. I ran to Gringotts and to the fireplace and Flooed to Hogsmeade as fast as I could. I knew that I had to hurry up and get to the Library. If he was sure it was me, he might tell Dumbledore!

So, here I am now, in the Library. Nothing has happened yet, but, you never know… The day's almost over though. Then again, tomorrow is another day…