A/N: things were a little difficult for our young couple. Will they surpass
the hindrances that fate had lain down before them? Please review!!!!!
The cold morning wind swept passed Harry as he stood by his window. The sky is dark and the air smelled of earth. Everything to him now is so sad since Harle went off to Slytherin as a decoy.
' She shouldn't be there.' Harry said inwardly and sighed. "She shouldn't suffer just because of me." He whispered. A silent breeze washed over him. "H...Harry, what the hell are you doing there...?" Ron asked with a yawn. " I'm alright, Ron. Just go back to sleep." Harry said. ' She shouldn't be there. I will never let Malfoy have his filthy fingers on her, ever.' Harry added in his mind, determined to fight for his love for Harle.
Harle, in her robe, was up early that day to linger inside their common room. Vann is peacefully sleeping at his room at that time. She took a seat in front of the empty fireplace and placed her chin on her hands. The fire must have gone off in the middle of the night. With a snap of her fingers, the Birchwood flamed anew. For a few seconds she was just staring at the fire, listening to its cackling sound. There are so many things inside her head and she doesn't even know where to start.
"How I wish Serge was here. He would know what to do." Harle whispered. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath.
"Wow, isn't the Princess quite early for today?" somebody spoke behind her. Harle did not move but she knows who was behind her. "You know, you're not a Royalty so do not, ever, expect that everybody would bow to you." she continued.
"Did you hear me, ever since I saw your puny face, that I want you to bow before me? I believe I did not. It would be your decision if you would do such a thing but I wouldn't mind. And besides, a Royalty is never obliged to give special attention to those craving for it, Pansy." Harle said with a sly smile. She continued to stare at the fire, completely ignoring Pansy's presence.
"You know what? I don't like you. I don't like the way you caught Draco's attention." Pansy said coming in front of her with her hands on her hips, staring daggers at Harle. She sighed and shook her head. She looked up and gave Pansy a sly smile. "Who told you to like me? And to tell you honestly, I don't really care if Malfoy dumped you because of me. I think he made the right decision." Harle said sarcastically. Pansy's face turned red and raised her hand to slap Harle in the face but she was quick enough to hold off her arm before it hit her. Harle gripped Pansy's hand a little harder and yanked her towards her until they are face to face. "Bit rich of you to think that you could hurt me, don't ya?" Harle said menacingly at Pansy who was evidently getting scared. Harle's steely blue eyes seem to bore into her soul and tear it to shreds. It was clear that death could be seen in her eyes. " Well pop quiz, missy. I'm not one of those people you think would lick your boots. You mess with me, be ready for I'll let you feel hell." Harle whispered to her face and yanked her away from her like rag doll.
Pansy was so shocked to feel how powerful Harle is. The raven-haired girl gave a sly smile and flipped her hair off her shoulders.
"Watch out, Parkinson. You may find yourself feeding off my palm one of these days. You would hate for that to happen, right? Good morning." Harle said then went up to the dorm to get to her room. A maniacal chuckle was heard as she disappeared. Pansy was left in front of the burnt out fireplace, feeling the chill up her spine. Somehow in the back of her head, she regrets that she came across Harlequin Black.
"Let's go down Harry. I'm starving." Ron told Harry when they finished dressing up. Harry was not in the mood today and he believes that he will always be in a bad mood because he can't deny the fact that his beloved Harle is on the enemy's side.
"Harry, don't worry about her. She will be ok." Hermione told him. Harry sighed. "I can't stand the fact that she's a Slytherin." Harry murmured. " Harry, Harlequin would not be too happy if she knew how you're acting." Someone spoke. They turned around and saw Vann approaching them. "Good morning Vann. Who's your first night here?" Hermione asked with a smile. The handsome boy smiled. "It was wonderful. It was like my whole body is accustomed to this place even before I'm supposed to be here." Vann told them. "I did not see you in the dormitory. Where are you staying?" Harry asked him.
"Huh? Oh yeah. Professor McGonagall told me that I'm not supposed to mix with other students because I might do something on you. Freaky, isn't it? I'll be staying at the Room for the Dragon Knights." Vann told them. " That's not fair!" Ron protested. "Why would you do something to us?" Hermione added. "Hey, I did not propose it. And besides, you know that I'm not from here. I could have other likings, if you know what I mean." Vann told them.
"So if you're separated from us, that means..." Harry murmured. "She's perfectly safe from him if you're worried about sleeping time. "Vann said with a smile. "You mean Harle's not staying with the Slytherins too?" Harry asked in disbelief. "If someone needs a quarantine, that would be Harle. I know that she sometimes cannot contain her anger and the teachers are afraid she might take on the house if it's not sated. Better be far from danger than having it lurking at your very wall." Vann said in a whisper.
"She's not that bad! Why are you trying to tell us that she's a horrible person?" Harry asked angrily as they went out to the portrait. "Oh come on Harry! You're actually trying to convince yourself that Harlequin is an angel?" Hermione asked irritably. That was a toe out of the line. Harry walked with haste and left the three of them behind.
"Lesson learned Hermione?" Ron asked as he stared at Harry's retreating back. "What?" Hermione snapped at Ron. "Never EVER insult Harlequin Black in front of the man in love with her." Vann said cheerfully and skipped towards the Great Hall with Ron leaving Hermione shaking her head in disbelief.
Harry appeared in the Great Hall searching for a person. He squinted and craned his neck to search for a face he longed to be with since yesterday. And he finally found what he was looking for. There she was, sitting at the Slytherin's table a few feet away from a group of students staring at her evidently like she was some weird creature that came from afar. He purposefully walked towards the table ignoring the curious and dark glances the other students were sending his way. He was determined to talk to Harle.
Harle was staring at sandwiches on the table when she saw a shadow fall upon her. "Oh for God's sake Malfoy—"she murmured and turned around but was surprised to see Harry standing behind her with an unreadable expression. "What are you doing here?" Harle asked him. "Harle, we need to talk." Harry said firmly and grabbed Harle by the arm. "Wait!" Harle hissed but Harry pulled her up from her seat. She let Harry drag her out of the Great Hall causing the early risers to be intrigued about what just happened.
Professor Dumbledore was smiling behind the goblet he was holding up with face while watching the delightful scene. "You do like Against-all-odds love stories, don't you Albus?" Professor McGonagall asked suspiciously. " Nah, a relationship would not be strong if it is without struggles." Professor Dumbledore said.
When Harry and Harle were out of the door, they met five utterly surprised people who were about to enter the Great Hall. The four of them were merely shocked but the blonde one was obviously flaming in contained anger. Harle just stared blankly at them like she used to do while Harry met them head on. After a few seconds of silence, Harry continued to drag Harle out from that place.
"You should have told me to bring popcorn. That was a nice movie." Vann said with a smile. "You go man! Fight for your love!" Ron yelled, staring at their retreating backs. Hermione was just shaking her head but an amused smile was plastered on her lips. The other two were speechless and stormed into the Great Hall. "Yikey!!! Hot climate!" Vann scoffed. They took one last look at the lovers moving out of the castle before they went inside the hall to eat.
"Where are you taking me, Harry?" Harle finally asked as they tread the grounds of Hogwarts. "To the lake!" Harry said breathlessly. "Why?" Harle asked. "Later." Harry said. They reached the lake where a solitary weeping cheering tree stood overlooking the lake. They stopped and stood behind the tree, hidden from the eyes of the beholders. They were trying to catch their breaths as they stood in front of each other. "What was that all about?" Harle asked after recovering from their brisk walk.
Harry sighed and suddenly grabbed Harle and pulled her towards him in a tight embrace. "Ha-Harry!?" Harle gasped as she buried her head into Harry's chest. Harry was just still, holding Harle against him tightly. " What happened to you this morning?" Harle asked in a muffled voice. "I can't take the fact that you're going to stay there Harle. I just can't." Harry murmured against Harle neck. That contact made Harle shiver.
"Is that why you drag me here?" Harle asked him with a smile plastered on her lips. "Yes. Oh Harle please tell me he's not been bothering you last night or I'll kill him." Harry said. He looked at her straight in the eyes, pleading to her. Harle smiled and caressed the frown off his forehead. " Nah! I have a lot of things ready in case he started trying to hook me up again. You don't have to worry." Harle told him. Harry relaxed and gave out a sigh of relief. "Thank god! You don't know how freaked-up I was last night." Harry told her. Harle inhale deep his scent and buried herself into his warm arms once more.
"It feels so good having someone worrying about you." Harle murmured against his chest. Harry let out a chuckle. He caressed her silky black hair that seemed to shine under the sunlight. "Oh yeah? Don't try to abuse it ok?" He said. They both giggled.
"Aren't we going to go back inside? You haven't eaten right?" Harle looked up, worry flashed in her eyes. "Nah! I'll be ok as long as you're ok." Harry told her while tucking a stubborn lock behind her ears. "You're so mushy, you know that?" Harle asked his. Harry smiled. "I guess that would be your fault." Harry told him.
Harle pouted. "Is that bad?" she asked. Harry held her face in his hands. "No it's not bad at all." He murmured as he lowered down his face to kiss her. Time stopped for the two lovers. "Yeah. Not bad." Harle murmured against his lips. His kiss deepened and she found herself responding to him with equal passion.
When Harry broke the kiss, he was faced by the very question he doesn't know if he can answer. "But what about us?" Harle asked. Harry sighed and let his thumb caress her lips. "It's all new to me but I'm going to try my best to make this work out. Hell, it's probably hard since you're a Slytherin and I'm a Gryffindor but we'll get by, ok?" Harry told her while looking intensely into those silvery blue eyes. "Ok." Harle nodded. "I'll just find a way..." Harry added. "Find what way?" Harle asked him.
"I just want to let you know that your House head loathes me so I'll just find a way to get past him. He'll probably hate you too especially that you're his worst enemy's daughter." Harry told her. Harle gave him a confused look before breaking away from his embrace.
"Are you ok?" Harry asked as he watched her walking towards the tree while staring at Hogwarts. "I'm confused. If Snape hates my dad, then why is he trying to be nice to me the first time I met him?" Harle asked. With her back towards Harry, he could not see the expression in her eyes. Harry sighed and walked over to her spot then let his arms wrap around her waist, pulling her closer to him.
"That I don't know. He's probably being polite to you." Harry murmured against the back of her ear. "Hmm...I guess you're right." Harle murmured and closed her eyes. "Hey." Harry poked her cheek. "Hmm?" Harle asked still with her eyes closed. "You remember the mirror I gave you along with the dog?" Harle asked. Harle opened her eyes and started at him. "Um, yeah. It's in my pocket." Harle said and took out something from her pocket. She showed it to Harry, whom was holding an identical mirror too.
"You told me we could talk through this." Harle told him while studying the mirror. "Yeah. It used to belong to Sirius and dad. These are useful especially when they are in separate detentions. You just call my name to the mirror and I can be instantly viewed." Harry told her. "Wow! Nice." Harle said. "It belonged to my father?" Harle asked. "Yeah." Harry replied. Silence engulfed them as they relish their time together. They just stood there with eyes closed, letting the cool morning breeze bathe them.
"I'm hungry." Harle said. Harry laughed. "I'm sorry. It's my idea to drag you out here." He chuckled. "I was about to eat then." Harle complained. " Ok, ok! We better get back now. And you're sitting with me this morning. And after breakfast, I'm going to take you to a tour of Hogwarts." Harry said. He broke away from her but never released her hand. "You think it's ok? I mean, we're not on the same house." Harle asked him worriedly. Harry stared at her with a sweet smile.
"To hell with them! It's their fault that we got separated so they have to put up with us being together no matter what." Harry told her; Harle smiled and beamed at him. This boy is turning her world upside down. "You're right. To hell with them!!!!!" she cried and started to run. They did that, they ran hand-in-hand towards Hogwarts.
Just like they expected, it created a silent chaos in the Great Hall when Harry escorted Harle towards the Gryffindor table.
"That bastard! The nerve of him!" Draco fumed. It was some sort of an insult for him for a Slytherin to dine with Gryffindors. The two other houses were just awestruck. The Gryffindors were torn between two battling emotion, happiness that the beautiful Harle came to dine with them for the morning and disgust that she was a Slytherin. The teachers were just as curious.
"Is there something going on between them?" Professor Flitwick asked Professor Lupin. The man smiled at the sight of the two young couple. " Isn't it obvious, my dear Professor Flitwick?" she asked the tiny man with a smile that reflected a very vibrant man.
"You don't think this is a problem do you?" Professor Snape asked Professor McGonagall. "As long as they don't do anything wrong." The female professor said. Professor Dumbledore on the other hand was just eating gaily while staring at Harle and Harry.
"It took you a long time out there. What id you do?" Ron asked while stuffing a muffin inside his mouth. Harle, despite of the curious and piercing stares she receives, held herself with composure. "We just talked." Harry said while blushing. He was busy placing food on Harle's plate while she stared at Vann silently.
"You just talked? Come on Harry, you're not as weak as I think you are when it comes to girls right?" Vann said. Harle just gave him an icy stare while Harry continued to blush furiously. "You'll face will be permanently be red if you don't stop blushing." Hermione said. Her face buried deep into a copy of the Daily Prophet.
"Stop teasing me ok?" Harry asked. He placed the plate in front of Harle and motioned her to start eating. "What's new, Hermione?" Harle suddenly asked. Hermione suddenly looked up, looking shocked. "Wow. That's the first time I heard you talk straight to Herm." Ron said with a smile. Hermione slap his arms before turning back to Harle who was waiting patiently for her reply. It was odd, really. It was the first time that Harle talked to her like that. It was settled in the past that they hate each other because of Kreacher.
"Well, the usual banter in the Ministry about Voldermort. And a whole lot of articles about how to fend off dementors and other forces of evil that might be working for him." Hermione told her. It was unusual for them no to snap at each other. Harle sighed and started eating her sausage.
"Why Harle? Are you expecting something new today?" Hermione asked while taking a sip on her goblet. "nah. Just trying to know if some unusual things already happened." Harle said. Harry paused from eating. "You mean you're expecting something would happen?" he asked her. "Well, if you're talking about our status today I believe that here should be something. I mean it's like the silence before the storm. Aren't you getting suspicious that everything is so normal lately?" Vann told them.
"Wow. You already know a lot. I thought you're new HERE." Ginny emphasized the word here for them to get what she meant. She meant that Vann is also from Harle's world. "A! About that? I forgot to tell you, I've been here for a year or so. I was here even before Harle did." Vann said. This caused confusion among the three, Hermione, Harry and Ron.
"Later." Harle told them while taking a sip from her goblet. "Hey, what are you talking about?" Seamus Finnigan asked who was sitting right next to Hermione. "Nothing. Just talking about the news." Hermione told him. "Oh I forgot to introduce her to you guys." Harry suddenly said. Harle looked up from her plate and stared at him. Harry was looking at his fellow Gryffindors.
"She is Harlequin Black and she's my girlfriend. I hope you'll be nice to her." Harry said. Harle's forehead creased while Vann stifled a laugh. " You don't have to tell them to be nice to me. It's ok." Harle whispered to him. She turned to the Gryffindor crowd. "It's ok if you hate me. Don't mind him." Harle said. "No. I would appreciate it if they would be nice to you. You're special to me and I want them to know that." Harry insisted. It was like in the movies. Parvati Patil cleared her throat.
"Aherm! So you're Sirius Black's daughter." She said. Harle nodded. "So how's your dad like?" Lavender Brown asked. Harry's consciousness jolted. They were treading into a very sensitive topic this soon. Harle gave them a sad smile.
"I never had the chance to meet him so I can't answer your question properly." She said. Lavender gave her a comforting smile. "I see why you and Harry connected. It's ok. Even if you're in Slytherin, you're welcome here." Lavender said. Harry, Ron, Ginny and Hermione gaped in surprise. Harle face softened.
"Yeah. I mean you're Harry's girlfriend so I can conclude that you're nice. It's good for you too, to hang out with us so you won't turn into rift rafts like the Slytherins. "Seamus told her. "yeah. She's nice." Neville butted in. Harle smiled at them. "thanks." She said. "see? I told you!" Harry said and touched her nose.
"so what are you going to do after breakfast? School is not going to start until Monday." Ginny asked them. "I'm going to take Harle for a tour around Hogwarts. Would you like to come, Vann?" Harry asked the spectacled boy as he munched on his sausage. "sure thing! I never got the chance to really explore this place. It's nice." Vann said. "I'll come!" Ron said. " and you Hermione?" Harry asked his female best friend with high hopes. Hermione looked at Harle and smiled. "ok! I'll come." She finally said. Harle smiled at her. ' I guess I need to put Kreacher aside for now.' Hermione thought.
"I'll be spending the day with Dean ok?" Ginny said. "WHAT?!"
A/N: Hi guys!!! I missed you a lot!!! It's kinda long. I'm really sorry for the delay ok? thanks!!! Please review!!!!!!!! Next chapter, Harry, Ron and Hermione get a dose of Harle and Vann's magic in ELEMENTAL SURPRISE!!!!!!!!
The cold morning wind swept passed Harry as he stood by his window. The sky is dark and the air smelled of earth. Everything to him now is so sad since Harle went off to Slytherin as a decoy.
' She shouldn't be there.' Harry said inwardly and sighed. "She shouldn't suffer just because of me." He whispered. A silent breeze washed over him. "H...Harry, what the hell are you doing there...?" Ron asked with a yawn. " I'm alright, Ron. Just go back to sleep." Harry said. ' She shouldn't be there. I will never let Malfoy have his filthy fingers on her, ever.' Harry added in his mind, determined to fight for his love for Harle.
Harle, in her robe, was up early that day to linger inside their common room. Vann is peacefully sleeping at his room at that time. She took a seat in front of the empty fireplace and placed her chin on her hands. The fire must have gone off in the middle of the night. With a snap of her fingers, the Birchwood flamed anew. For a few seconds she was just staring at the fire, listening to its cackling sound. There are so many things inside her head and she doesn't even know where to start.
"How I wish Serge was here. He would know what to do." Harle whispered. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath.
"Wow, isn't the Princess quite early for today?" somebody spoke behind her. Harle did not move but she knows who was behind her. "You know, you're not a Royalty so do not, ever, expect that everybody would bow to you." she continued.
"Did you hear me, ever since I saw your puny face, that I want you to bow before me? I believe I did not. It would be your decision if you would do such a thing but I wouldn't mind. And besides, a Royalty is never obliged to give special attention to those craving for it, Pansy." Harle said with a sly smile. She continued to stare at the fire, completely ignoring Pansy's presence.
"You know what? I don't like you. I don't like the way you caught Draco's attention." Pansy said coming in front of her with her hands on her hips, staring daggers at Harle. She sighed and shook her head. She looked up and gave Pansy a sly smile. "Who told you to like me? And to tell you honestly, I don't really care if Malfoy dumped you because of me. I think he made the right decision." Harle said sarcastically. Pansy's face turned red and raised her hand to slap Harle in the face but she was quick enough to hold off her arm before it hit her. Harle gripped Pansy's hand a little harder and yanked her towards her until they are face to face. "Bit rich of you to think that you could hurt me, don't ya?" Harle said menacingly at Pansy who was evidently getting scared. Harle's steely blue eyes seem to bore into her soul and tear it to shreds. It was clear that death could be seen in her eyes. " Well pop quiz, missy. I'm not one of those people you think would lick your boots. You mess with me, be ready for I'll let you feel hell." Harle whispered to her face and yanked her away from her like rag doll.
Pansy was so shocked to feel how powerful Harle is. The raven-haired girl gave a sly smile and flipped her hair off her shoulders.
"Watch out, Parkinson. You may find yourself feeding off my palm one of these days. You would hate for that to happen, right? Good morning." Harle said then went up to the dorm to get to her room. A maniacal chuckle was heard as she disappeared. Pansy was left in front of the burnt out fireplace, feeling the chill up her spine. Somehow in the back of her head, she regrets that she came across Harlequin Black.
"Let's go down Harry. I'm starving." Ron told Harry when they finished dressing up. Harry was not in the mood today and he believes that he will always be in a bad mood because he can't deny the fact that his beloved Harle is on the enemy's side.
"Harry, don't worry about her. She will be ok." Hermione told him. Harry sighed. "I can't stand the fact that she's a Slytherin." Harry murmured. " Harry, Harlequin would not be too happy if she knew how you're acting." Someone spoke. They turned around and saw Vann approaching them. "Good morning Vann. Who's your first night here?" Hermione asked with a smile. The handsome boy smiled. "It was wonderful. It was like my whole body is accustomed to this place even before I'm supposed to be here." Vann told them. "I did not see you in the dormitory. Where are you staying?" Harry asked him.
"Huh? Oh yeah. Professor McGonagall told me that I'm not supposed to mix with other students because I might do something on you. Freaky, isn't it? I'll be staying at the Room for the Dragon Knights." Vann told them. " That's not fair!" Ron protested. "Why would you do something to us?" Hermione added. "Hey, I did not propose it. And besides, you know that I'm not from here. I could have other likings, if you know what I mean." Vann told them.
"So if you're separated from us, that means..." Harry murmured. "She's perfectly safe from him if you're worried about sleeping time. "Vann said with a smile. "You mean Harle's not staying with the Slytherins too?" Harry asked in disbelief. "If someone needs a quarantine, that would be Harle. I know that she sometimes cannot contain her anger and the teachers are afraid she might take on the house if it's not sated. Better be far from danger than having it lurking at your very wall." Vann said in a whisper.
"She's not that bad! Why are you trying to tell us that she's a horrible person?" Harry asked angrily as they went out to the portrait. "Oh come on Harry! You're actually trying to convince yourself that Harlequin is an angel?" Hermione asked irritably. That was a toe out of the line. Harry walked with haste and left the three of them behind.
"Lesson learned Hermione?" Ron asked as he stared at Harry's retreating back. "What?" Hermione snapped at Ron. "Never EVER insult Harlequin Black in front of the man in love with her." Vann said cheerfully and skipped towards the Great Hall with Ron leaving Hermione shaking her head in disbelief.
Harry appeared in the Great Hall searching for a person. He squinted and craned his neck to search for a face he longed to be with since yesterday. And he finally found what he was looking for. There she was, sitting at the Slytherin's table a few feet away from a group of students staring at her evidently like she was some weird creature that came from afar. He purposefully walked towards the table ignoring the curious and dark glances the other students were sending his way. He was determined to talk to Harle.
Harle was staring at sandwiches on the table when she saw a shadow fall upon her. "Oh for God's sake Malfoy—"she murmured and turned around but was surprised to see Harry standing behind her with an unreadable expression. "What are you doing here?" Harle asked him. "Harle, we need to talk." Harry said firmly and grabbed Harle by the arm. "Wait!" Harle hissed but Harry pulled her up from her seat. She let Harry drag her out of the Great Hall causing the early risers to be intrigued about what just happened.
Professor Dumbledore was smiling behind the goblet he was holding up with face while watching the delightful scene. "You do like Against-all-odds love stories, don't you Albus?" Professor McGonagall asked suspiciously. " Nah, a relationship would not be strong if it is without struggles." Professor Dumbledore said.
When Harry and Harle were out of the door, they met five utterly surprised people who were about to enter the Great Hall. The four of them were merely shocked but the blonde one was obviously flaming in contained anger. Harle just stared blankly at them like she used to do while Harry met them head on. After a few seconds of silence, Harry continued to drag Harle out from that place.
"You should have told me to bring popcorn. That was a nice movie." Vann said with a smile. "You go man! Fight for your love!" Ron yelled, staring at their retreating backs. Hermione was just shaking her head but an amused smile was plastered on her lips. The other two were speechless and stormed into the Great Hall. "Yikey!!! Hot climate!" Vann scoffed. They took one last look at the lovers moving out of the castle before they went inside the hall to eat.
"Where are you taking me, Harry?" Harle finally asked as they tread the grounds of Hogwarts. "To the lake!" Harry said breathlessly. "Why?" Harle asked. "Later." Harry said. They reached the lake where a solitary weeping cheering tree stood overlooking the lake. They stopped and stood behind the tree, hidden from the eyes of the beholders. They were trying to catch their breaths as they stood in front of each other. "What was that all about?" Harle asked after recovering from their brisk walk.
Harry sighed and suddenly grabbed Harle and pulled her towards him in a tight embrace. "Ha-Harry!?" Harle gasped as she buried her head into Harry's chest. Harry was just still, holding Harle against him tightly. " What happened to you this morning?" Harle asked in a muffled voice. "I can't take the fact that you're going to stay there Harle. I just can't." Harry murmured against Harle neck. That contact made Harle shiver.
"Is that why you drag me here?" Harle asked him with a smile plastered on her lips. "Yes. Oh Harle please tell me he's not been bothering you last night or I'll kill him." Harry said. He looked at her straight in the eyes, pleading to her. Harle smiled and caressed the frown off his forehead. " Nah! I have a lot of things ready in case he started trying to hook me up again. You don't have to worry." Harle told him. Harry relaxed and gave out a sigh of relief. "Thank god! You don't know how freaked-up I was last night." Harry told her. Harle inhale deep his scent and buried herself into his warm arms once more.
"It feels so good having someone worrying about you." Harle murmured against his chest. Harry let out a chuckle. He caressed her silky black hair that seemed to shine under the sunlight. "Oh yeah? Don't try to abuse it ok?" He said. They both giggled.
"Aren't we going to go back inside? You haven't eaten right?" Harle looked up, worry flashed in her eyes. "Nah! I'll be ok as long as you're ok." Harry told her while tucking a stubborn lock behind her ears. "You're so mushy, you know that?" Harle asked his. Harry smiled. "I guess that would be your fault." Harry told him.
Harle pouted. "Is that bad?" she asked. Harry held her face in his hands. "No it's not bad at all." He murmured as he lowered down his face to kiss her. Time stopped for the two lovers. "Yeah. Not bad." Harle murmured against his lips. His kiss deepened and she found herself responding to him with equal passion.
When Harry broke the kiss, he was faced by the very question he doesn't know if he can answer. "But what about us?" Harle asked. Harry sighed and let his thumb caress her lips. "It's all new to me but I'm going to try my best to make this work out. Hell, it's probably hard since you're a Slytherin and I'm a Gryffindor but we'll get by, ok?" Harry told her while looking intensely into those silvery blue eyes. "Ok." Harle nodded. "I'll just find a way..." Harry added. "Find what way?" Harle asked him.
"I just want to let you know that your House head loathes me so I'll just find a way to get past him. He'll probably hate you too especially that you're his worst enemy's daughter." Harry told her. Harle gave him a confused look before breaking away from his embrace.
"Are you ok?" Harry asked as he watched her walking towards the tree while staring at Hogwarts. "I'm confused. If Snape hates my dad, then why is he trying to be nice to me the first time I met him?" Harle asked. With her back towards Harry, he could not see the expression in her eyes. Harry sighed and walked over to her spot then let his arms wrap around her waist, pulling her closer to him.
"That I don't know. He's probably being polite to you." Harry murmured against the back of her ear. "Hmm...I guess you're right." Harle murmured and closed her eyes. "Hey." Harry poked her cheek. "Hmm?" Harle asked still with her eyes closed. "You remember the mirror I gave you along with the dog?" Harle asked. Harle opened her eyes and started at him. "Um, yeah. It's in my pocket." Harle said and took out something from her pocket. She showed it to Harry, whom was holding an identical mirror too.
"You told me we could talk through this." Harle told him while studying the mirror. "Yeah. It used to belong to Sirius and dad. These are useful especially when they are in separate detentions. You just call my name to the mirror and I can be instantly viewed." Harry told her. "Wow! Nice." Harle said. "It belonged to my father?" Harle asked. "Yeah." Harry replied. Silence engulfed them as they relish their time together. They just stood there with eyes closed, letting the cool morning breeze bathe them.
"I'm hungry." Harle said. Harry laughed. "I'm sorry. It's my idea to drag you out here." He chuckled. "I was about to eat then." Harle complained. " Ok, ok! We better get back now. And you're sitting with me this morning. And after breakfast, I'm going to take you to a tour of Hogwarts." Harry said. He broke away from her but never released her hand. "You think it's ok? I mean, we're not on the same house." Harle asked him worriedly. Harry stared at her with a sweet smile.
"To hell with them! It's their fault that we got separated so they have to put up with us being together no matter what." Harry told her; Harle smiled and beamed at him. This boy is turning her world upside down. "You're right. To hell with them!!!!!" she cried and started to run. They did that, they ran hand-in-hand towards Hogwarts.
Just like they expected, it created a silent chaos in the Great Hall when Harry escorted Harle towards the Gryffindor table.
"That bastard! The nerve of him!" Draco fumed. It was some sort of an insult for him for a Slytherin to dine with Gryffindors. The two other houses were just awestruck. The Gryffindors were torn between two battling emotion, happiness that the beautiful Harle came to dine with them for the morning and disgust that she was a Slytherin. The teachers were just as curious.
"Is there something going on between them?" Professor Flitwick asked Professor Lupin. The man smiled at the sight of the two young couple. " Isn't it obvious, my dear Professor Flitwick?" she asked the tiny man with a smile that reflected a very vibrant man.
"You don't think this is a problem do you?" Professor Snape asked Professor McGonagall. "As long as they don't do anything wrong." The female professor said. Professor Dumbledore on the other hand was just eating gaily while staring at Harle and Harry.
"It took you a long time out there. What id you do?" Ron asked while stuffing a muffin inside his mouth. Harle, despite of the curious and piercing stares she receives, held herself with composure. "We just talked." Harry said while blushing. He was busy placing food on Harle's plate while she stared at Vann silently.
"You just talked? Come on Harry, you're not as weak as I think you are when it comes to girls right?" Vann said. Harle just gave him an icy stare while Harry continued to blush furiously. "You'll face will be permanently be red if you don't stop blushing." Hermione said. Her face buried deep into a copy of the Daily Prophet.
"Stop teasing me ok?" Harry asked. He placed the plate in front of Harle and motioned her to start eating. "What's new, Hermione?" Harle suddenly asked. Hermione suddenly looked up, looking shocked. "Wow. That's the first time I heard you talk straight to Herm." Ron said with a smile. Hermione slap his arms before turning back to Harle who was waiting patiently for her reply. It was odd, really. It was the first time that Harle talked to her like that. It was settled in the past that they hate each other because of Kreacher.
"Well, the usual banter in the Ministry about Voldermort. And a whole lot of articles about how to fend off dementors and other forces of evil that might be working for him." Hermione told her. It was unusual for them no to snap at each other. Harle sighed and started eating her sausage.
"Why Harle? Are you expecting something new today?" Hermione asked while taking a sip on her goblet. "nah. Just trying to know if some unusual things already happened." Harle said. Harry paused from eating. "You mean you're expecting something would happen?" he asked her. "Well, if you're talking about our status today I believe that here should be something. I mean it's like the silence before the storm. Aren't you getting suspicious that everything is so normal lately?" Vann told them.
"Wow. You already know a lot. I thought you're new HERE." Ginny emphasized the word here for them to get what she meant. She meant that Vann is also from Harle's world. "A! About that? I forgot to tell you, I've been here for a year or so. I was here even before Harle did." Vann said. This caused confusion among the three, Hermione, Harry and Ron.
"Later." Harle told them while taking a sip from her goblet. "Hey, what are you talking about?" Seamus Finnigan asked who was sitting right next to Hermione. "Nothing. Just talking about the news." Hermione told him. "Oh I forgot to introduce her to you guys." Harry suddenly said. Harle looked up from her plate and stared at him. Harry was looking at his fellow Gryffindors.
"She is Harlequin Black and she's my girlfriend. I hope you'll be nice to her." Harry said. Harle's forehead creased while Vann stifled a laugh. " You don't have to tell them to be nice to me. It's ok." Harle whispered to him. She turned to the Gryffindor crowd. "It's ok if you hate me. Don't mind him." Harle said. "No. I would appreciate it if they would be nice to you. You're special to me and I want them to know that." Harry insisted. It was like in the movies. Parvati Patil cleared her throat.
"Aherm! So you're Sirius Black's daughter." She said. Harle nodded. "So how's your dad like?" Lavender Brown asked. Harry's consciousness jolted. They were treading into a very sensitive topic this soon. Harle gave them a sad smile.
"I never had the chance to meet him so I can't answer your question properly." She said. Lavender gave her a comforting smile. "I see why you and Harry connected. It's ok. Even if you're in Slytherin, you're welcome here." Lavender said. Harry, Ron, Ginny and Hermione gaped in surprise. Harle face softened.
"Yeah. I mean you're Harry's girlfriend so I can conclude that you're nice. It's good for you too, to hang out with us so you won't turn into rift rafts like the Slytherins. "Seamus told her. "yeah. She's nice." Neville butted in. Harle smiled at them. "thanks." She said. "see? I told you!" Harry said and touched her nose.
"so what are you going to do after breakfast? School is not going to start until Monday." Ginny asked them. "I'm going to take Harle for a tour around Hogwarts. Would you like to come, Vann?" Harry asked the spectacled boy as he munched on his sausage. "sure thing! I never got the chance to really explore this place. It's nice." Vann said. "I'll come!" Ron said. " and you Hermione?" Harry asked his female best friend with high hopes. Hermione looked at Harle and smiled. "ok! I'll come." She finally said. Harle smiled at her. ' I guess I need to put Kreacher aside for now.' Hermione thought.
"I'll be spending the day with Dean ok?" Ginny said. "WHAT?!"
A/N: Hi guys!!! I missed you a lot!!! It's kinda long. I'm really sorry for the delay ok? thanks!!! Please review!!!!!!!! Next chapter, Harry, Ron and Hermione get a dose of Harle and Vann's magic in ELEMENTAL SURPRISE!!!!!!!!