A/N: A/N: school and work are a major drag...I'm so sorry its take so long to update! I'm so busy all the time but nothing ever really gets done! ARGH!!!!!!!! I'll probably be a bit slow between updates, trying to pass all my classes and stuff...but I swear I do exist still and I wont forget about my readers!!!
LadyCourt: It ain't over yet, don't give up on it lol...I've got more planned for these two *evil grin*
Briar_Rose12 : the boys aren't really part of Hermione's life anymore, she's wandered away from them. There might be mention of them but there not actually part of the story.
doc-the-cadet: I didn't spell magick wrong, I write it with the k on purpose and I'm tired of saying it. GET OVER IT !!! read the authors notes please! And I wasn't sure on which way to spell the skirt so I just went with the one that my puter agreed with...although ten minutes later I found the right spelling but I was too lazy to fix it.
thanx to my other reviewers: InoCent ByStandeR, OrganizedChaos1982, Da Bomb(FireBlade), DigidestinedGirlAlex, AnnabelleElizabeth, and RunningPadfoot
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Even Dreams Lie
By Akasha Ravensong
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Chapter Sixteen: Alexander the Flirt
My classes went over as a success. I couldn't have been happier. The students liked what I did with the class too. But I was disappointed because I really wanted to take my students down into the Chamber of Secrets but I didn't want to endanger them. However, I had nothing against endangering myself.
It was fairly early, but I was wide-awake. I had never been in the Chamber of Secrets and I was curious as hell as to what it was really like. I wished I had a way of getting in there, but I was no parslemouth. There had to be a way to fix that. There just had to be a way that I could get into that room. If there was I would find it, that was for sure.
Severus and I were planning on meeting up later this evening and heading out together for a nice quiet supper. I was still nervous though, this was all too good to be true. Vince had hurt me deep, and I was afraid that things would end up badly again like they always did. All well, no need to despair yet.
I carefully did my hair up in a bun with soft ringlets encircling my face. Pearl drop earrings and hoops adorned my ears and an intricate Victorian/Gothic styled choker framed my delicate neck. I had on a bell-sleeved black belly shirt and a black velvet skirt with slits on both sides up to my thighs. I threw on a set of emerald green robes and smiled at my appearance in the mirror.
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We walked into the pub Witch's Brew in wizarding London and sat down together at a small table in the corner out of the way. This was one of my favorite places to go when I was in this area. Severus had never been here before but he seemed happy enough. The food was delicious.
"How did you find this place, Hermione?"
"you just have to open your eyes more often Severus. It's right in the middle of everything. I don't see how you could have missed it before."
"Indeed, it just seemed to appear out of nowhere though."
"That's alright, I forgive your near-sightedness." I smiled mischievously at him. "Besides, I think you have to be invited in by somebody who knows its here, or you're unable to see it. There is a charm of sorts on it."
"Indeed."
"I'll be right back I need a refill on my butterbeer."
I got up and headed towards the bar, glass in hand. I knew the bartender quite well, we had many interesting conversations with one another over the years.
"Hey, what can I do for you tonight Hermione?"
"Same ol' same old Thom."
"you're boring you know that girl? What's the matter, can't hold your liquor?"
"I just enjoy remembering what I did each night unlike some people we all know." He got a laugh out of this. "you wouldn't happen to know anyone with those habits would you now?"
'Aye, quite a few of them." He passed me my drink. "Have a good one Hermione."
"You too Thom."
I was on my way back to the table when I felt somebody's arms encircle my waist. Wand in hands, and elbow ready I was ready to punish the drunk when I recognized the voice.
"Hey there, Doll face, need company tonight?"
"Alexander!" I turned around and jumped on him and he swung me around, catching Severus' attention.
"Well I'll be buggered in the ass by a donkey on Sunday! What the hell are you doing here Mione, love?" He kissed my cheeks and laughed heartily. "I missed my girl after she left me there all alone."
"Would you believe that I'm a teacher at Hogwarts."
"That's wonderful Mione."
I grimaced. "You know you're still the only person who gets away with that will all body parts still in tact."
"I know, but you love me."
"Cold day in hell."
'Oh, the cruelty! The Pain! Have mercy on me." He proceeded to fall all over himself from a mock stab wound in the heart while I laughed at his antics.
"Come on, I need to get back to my date before he thinks I've abandoned him."
"Oh really." His eyes lit up with mischief."
"Oh no I know that look, you behave or you'll find yourself at the business end of my wand, got it Mister!"
He did his best to look like a kid who was told he couldn't have any candy. He took my arm and we walked back to the table that Severus and I had been sitting at. Severus glared at Alex for all he was worth and I could feel him squirming beside me. This was going to prove quite interesting.
"Severus, I'd like you to meet a good friend of mine, Alexander Malone. We worked together for quite a while. I've known his for a very long time now."
I watched them stiffly shake hands. Severus was not pleased and I could tell. This was not good. His eye twiched just so. We talked for hours, or at least Alex and I talked. Severus only complimented the conversation with occasional grunts. I mentally despaired. So much for a nice evening with him. This was horrible.
"So what are you doing in these parts, Mr. Malone," Severus asked, his voice barely civil.
"Well when I last saw 'Mione here I was in the Amazon, working on some of the magickal history of the people in those areas. More recently I was studying ancient Aztec wizards in Mexico. However I was called back on urgent business by the ministry. Seems there's something up that they need somebody with experience to look into.
"Really. And here I just thought you came for the boos, the sex, and the drugs."
"Jealous, 'Mione?"
"Go get stuffed Alaxander."
"I do, and I will. Are you offering your services Mione?" He leaned forward and smiled mischievously.
I playfully smacked him across the face. "Grow up."
Mock horror filled his eyes and face. "No not that! I'll do anything." He fell to his knees and grabbed my skirt. "Anything but that! NO!"
'You'll never change will you."
"Nope. Not even for you lover."
"Alex!"
"Just joshing you love, I wouldn't want this stick in the mud to get jealous," he said pointing to Severus."
"Alexander...don't make me repeat what happened last time you tried me."
Severus stood up and grabbed my arm, pulling me up with him. Nearly upsetting the table in the process. "We really must be going now."
"Now, now old boy, no need to get hostile." Alex pulled me back towards him and Severus' eyes narrowed.
"Indeed."
"Mione and I were having a good time here. She didn't say nothing about leaving with you, did you, love?"
"Boys..."
"Learn a little respect, b-o-y." Said Severus emphasizing the offending word. "The lady is my date and I intend to see her safely home and not in the arms of a..."
"That's it, I don't know who the two of you think you are but ENOUGH! You two should know better. I'm leaving now by myself. Have fun. And I don't know who you are to talk Severus, or who shoved what stick up your ass, but I'm not dealing with this right now." I pulled my robes back on. "It was wonderful seeing you again Alex. Call me later."
I kissed his cheek and apparated away into the night. Well, it seemed Severus was the jealous type. Just great. Alexander the flirt had done it again. I was going to hurt him for this, the pain in my ass!
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Well this wasn't exactly where I planned on heading with this but I just got going and it came to me! Let me know what you think. Can't wait to find out exactly who Alexander is...wait I'm the writer...shouldn't' I know that already? LOL.
LadyCourt: It ain't over yet, don't give up on it lol...I've got more planned for these two *evil grin*
Briar_Rose12 : the boys aren't really part of Hermione's life anymore, she's wandered away from them. There might be mention of them but there not actually part of the story.
doc-the-cadet: I didn't spell magick wrong, I write it with the k on purpose and I'm tired of saying it. GET OVER IT !!! read the authors notes please! And I wasn't sure on which way to spell the skirt so I just went with the one that my puter agreed with...although ten minutes later I found the right spelling but I was too lazy to fix it.
thanx to my other reviewers: InoCent ByStandeR, OrganizedChaos1982, Da Bomb(FireBlade), DigidestinedGirlAlex, AnnabelleElizabeth, and RunningPadfoot
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Even Dreams Lie
By Akasha Ravensong
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Chapter Sixteen: Alexander the Flirt
My classes went over as a success. I couldn't have been happier. The students liked what I did with the class too. But I was disappointed because I really wanted to take my students down into the Chamber of Secrets but I didn't want to endanger them. However, I had nothing against endangering myself.
It was fairly early, but I was wide-awake. I had never been in the Chamber of Secrets and I was curious as hell as to what it was really like. I wished I had a way of getting in there, but I was no parslemouth. There had to be a way to fix that. There just had to be a way that I could get into that room. If there was I would find it, that was for sure.
Severus and I were planning on meeting up later this evening and heading out together for a nice quiet supper. I was still nervous though, this was all too good to be true. Vince had hurt me deep, and I was afraid that things would end up badly again like they always did. All well, no need to despair yet.
I carefully did my hair up in a bun with soft ringlets encircling my face. Pearl drop earrings and hoops adorned my ears and an intricate Victorian/Gothic styled choker framed my delicate neck. I had on a bell-sleeved black belly shirt and a black velvet skirt with slits on both sides up to my thighs. I threw on a set of emerald green robes and smiled at my appearance in the mirror.
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We walked into the pub Witch's Brew in wizarding London and sat down together at a small table in the corner out of the way. This was one of my favorite places to go when I was in this area. Severus had never been here before but he seemed happy enough. The food was delicious.
"How did you find this place, Hermione?"
"you just have to open your eyes more often Severus. It's right in the middle of everything. I don't see how you could have missed it before."
"Indeed, it just seemed to appear out of nowhere though."
"That's alright, I forgive your near-sightedness." I smiled mischievously at him. "Besides, I think you have to be invited in by somebody who knows its here, or you're unable to see it. There is a charm of sorts on it."
"Indeed."
"I'll be right back I need a refill on my butterbeer."
I got up and headed towards the bar, glass in hand. I knew the bartender quite well, we had many interesting conversations with one another over the years.
"Hey, what can I do for you tonight Hermione?"
"Same ol' same old Thom."
"you're boring you know that girl? What's the matter, can't hold your liquor?"
"I just enjoy remembering what I did each night unlike some people we all know." He got a laugh out of this. "you wouldn't happen to know anyone with those habits would you now?"
'Aye, quite a few of them." He passed me my drink. "Have a good one Hermione."
"You too Thom."
I was on my way back to the table when I felt somebody's arms encircle my waist. Wand in hands, and elbow ready I was ready to punish the drunk when I recognized the voice.
"Hey there, Doll face, need company tonight?"
"Alexander!" I turned around and jumped on him and he swung me around, catching Severus' attention.
"Well I'll be buggered in the ass by a donkey on Sunday! What the hell are you doing here Mione, love?" He kissed my cheeks and laughed heartily. "I missed my girl after she left me there all alone."
"Would you believe that I'm a teacher at Hogwarts."
"That's wonderful Mione."
I grimaced. "You know you're still the only person who gets away with that will all body parts still in tact."
"I know, but you love me."
"Cold day in hell."
'Oh, the cruelty! The Pain! Have mercy on me." He proceeded to fall all over himself from a mock stab wound in the heart while I laughed at his antics.
"Come on, I need to get back to my date before he thinks I've abandoned him."
"Oh really." His eyes lit up with mischief."
"Oh no I know that look, you behave or you'll find yourself at the business end of my wand, got it Mister!"
He did his best to look like a kid who was told he couldn't have any candy. He took my arm and we walked back to the table that Severus and I had been sitting at. Severus glared at Alex for all he was worth and I could feel him squirming beside me. This was going to prove quite interesting.
"Severus, I'd like you to meet a good friend of mine, Alexander Malone. We worked together for quite a while. I've known his for a very long time now."
I watched them stiffly shake hands. Severus was not pleased and I could tell. This was not good. His eye twiched just so. We talked for hours, or at least Alex and I talked. Severus only complimented the conversation with occasional grunts. I mentally despaired. So much for a nice evening with him. This was horrible.
"So what are you doing in these parts, Mr. Malone," Severus asked, his voice barely civil.
"Well when I last saw 'Mione here I was in the Amazon, working on some of the magickal history of the people in those areas. More recently I was studying ancient Aztec wizards in Mexico. However I was called back on urgent business by the ministry. Seems there's something up that they need somebody with experience to look into.
"Really. And here I just thought you came for the boos, the sex, and the drugs."
"Jealous, 'Mione?"
"Go get stuffed Alaxander."
"I do, and I will. Are you offering your services Mione?" He leaned forward and smiled mischievously.
I playfully smacked him across the face. "Grow up."
Mock horror filled his eyes and face. "No not that! I'll do anything." He fell to his knees and grabbed my skirt. "Anything but that! NO!"
'You'll never change will you."
"Nope. Not even for you lover."
"Alex!"
"Just joshing you love, I wouldn't want this stick in the mud to get jealous," he said pointing to Severus."
"Alexander...don't make me repeat what happened last time you tried me."
Severus stood up and grabbed my arm, pulling me up with him. Nearly upsetting the table in the process. "We really must be going now."
"Now, now old boy, no need to get hostile." Alex pulled me back towards him and Severus' eyes narrowed.
"Indeed."
"Mione and I were having a good time here. She didn't say nothing about leaving with you, did you, love?"
"Boys..."
"Learn a little respect, b-o-y." Said Severus emphasizing the offending word. "The lady is my date and I intend to see her safely home and not in the arms of a..."
"That's it, I don't know who the two of you think you are but ENOUGH! You two should know better. I'm leaving now by myself. Have fun. And I don't know who you are to talk Severus, or who shoved what stick up your ass, but I'm not dealing with this right now." I pulled my robes back on. "It was wonderful seeing you again Alex. Call me later."
I kissed his cheek and apparated away into the night. Well, it seemed Severus was the jealous type. Just great. Alexander the flirt had done it again. I was going to hurt him for this, the pain in my ass!
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Well this wasn't exactly where I planned on heading with this but I just got going and it came to me! Let me know what you think. Can't wait to find out exactly who Alexander is...wait I'm the writer...shouldn't' I know that already? LOL.