Chapter 2
In my dream the train came to a sudden stop and the trunks above us crashed into each other, landing in the middle. The things contained inside had fallen out and hit Hermione, giving her a nasty cut on the side of her face. She was knocked out cold. My heart was beating faster and it became harder to breath. That is when I woke up. I shot straight up and facing the door that lead to the corridor. The three of them gave me curious looks and continued their conversation.
"Oh no!" It was completely dark and I didn't know what to do but say, "We have to leave this compartment now. Don't ask questions, just do it!" I practically screamed.
The 4 of us scrambled out just in time. I was the last out, closing the door behind me. When the train halted, I tumbled into the other 3.
"How did you do that? Can actually see the future?" Hermione asked me as we began to pick ourselves back up.
"I don't know how. It was in my dream that I just had while I was sleeping. I have dreams like that all the time I suppose. First time it came in handy." I replied.
We began walking to the front to see what was going on. Ron and Harry remained silent, from shock I guess. I looked around and realized we were not alone in wonder. We found out that something had broken and we would arrive at Hogwarts in a short amount of time.
The Great Hall was filled with excitement, even after the train stopped. It was also a lot more bustling than it was last week. At the Gryffindor table I sat with my new friends and Andrew. We watched the sorting ceremony and listened to announcements from Dumbledore. Then the tables were covered with all sorts of food. It was amazing; a whole lot better than lunch at my old school. When I asked about it, Hermione went on and on about this organization she created called S.P.E.W. Ron and Harry gave me horrified looks, which were kind of funny. After I was through eating, I felt very full and couldn't image ever getting up again.
At the end of the feast all the 5th year prefects led the 1st years to their proper house. I knew the password and the location, but had no idea what would be inside. Andrew and Hermione were in front of the 1st years, while Ron and I brought up the rear. We talked the whole way up to the common room and asked me what I thought.
"I think that the upper years from the states, including myself, have an advantage over the 1st and 2nd years from the states. Back home, these were the crucial years. We adjust more to learning, learning that they'll never get back. The last years were focused on job training, what we would do when we leave, in a safe setting. That is why I think that because we are ahead of you. I don't worry about my sister. I teach her during the summer." I told him, finishing right when we reached the already open portrait hole.
"Let me show you around and you can meet my friends and family." He took my hand and pulled me into the room.
My mouth dropped open at the sight that I saw. It was beautiful, with the red and gold. I began to wonder if the other houses were like this in their own colors, but then ruled it out.
Ron took me around the common room and introduced me to his brothers, sister, and a few of his friends. I could tell right away who his brothers and sister were, just by the color of their hair, which was red. Ron left me and I talked to his sister Ginny. Gryffindor was full of great people and I wanted my sister to be part of this house, that way I had people to look after her when I left school. I asked Ginny where the dorms were and she showed me to my own on her way up to hers.
I found my bed easily because my trunk was at the foot of it. I changed out of my clothes and into my pj's. I crawled under the sheets and thought of how cool this was. Despite being tired, I could not fall asleep. I whispered myself to sleep, which took only ten minutes.
The next morning I felt refreshed. The bed was very comfortable, so comfortable in fact that I could barely remember the dream that I had. I decided to let it go and hoped that nothing bad would happen, just because I couldn't prevent it. Also I thought that if it didn't happen today, I would dream it tonight for sure.
I got out of bed and dressed myself and headed out to get some breakfast. Before I left I checked the clock in the common room which read 6:30. As classes wouldn't start till nine, I decided to jog before eating. 45 minutes later I walked into the Great Hall, ready to start my day. I did see a few people sitting at their respective tables. Andrew was already eating, and I took the seat across from him.
"How'd you sleep?" I asked him.
"Great, you?"
"Wonderful. What's wrong, you seem a little distant?" I said as I piled food onto my plate.
"I miss everyone, I suppose. It's strange without them, no more jokes or anything of the sort. You know what I mean?" He said.
"I do. Felt like that most of the summer, after Zack left." I replied, "Andrew, can I confide in you?"
"Always. I'll always be around."
"It's about Zack." I started, dropping the volume of my voice. "I don't know what to do. I love him, but it seems that sometimes he just uses me. It got worse towards the end of the summer. Seeing as we could use magic outside school, I think he created a spell. Every few days I find bruises on me and I'm scared."
"Zack? Are you sure? I've known him a long time; but then again, it is in his nature. Just be careful and don't get on his bad side."
"Andrew, if Zack continues this, would you protect me?"
"Yes. Zack is my friend and so are you. He shouldn't be hurting you. Don't worry, I'll handle it." He said and then we were quiet until the trio showed up.
The hall was full by eight and Andrew and I were still around. McGonagall passed out the schedules and took a glance when I snagged one.
"What do we have today?" Hermione asked.
"Transfiguration, double Potions, lunch, History of Magic, free period and astronomy at sunset." I replied.
Hermione, Ron, and Harry groaned at the mention of double Potions.
"With Slytherin." Ron said, taking his own schedule.
"Why is that a problem? I have friends in that house." I said.
"Snape favors his own students, he might favor his own from the states. Plus Gryffindors and Slytherins don't get along." Hermione said, "We better get our things, class will start very shortly.
Ron, Harry, Andrew, and myself got up to follow Hermione. She led us to the common room and then to class. We all took seats in the back of the classroom and watched as the room slowly filled with the rest of the Gryffindor 5th years. Even though I already knew everything about Transfiguration, it was an enjoyable class. I normally got bored easily because all I did was take notes.
An hour later we all headed down to the dungeons for Potions. Walking into the room was extremely cold. So cold, that I started to shiver.
"I didn't know it would be this cold." I said and Andrew nodded in agreement. We all took seats next to each other. Snape came to the front of the class at the sound of the bell.
"You will be assigned partners this term due to O.W.L.'s at the end of the year. When I'm finished telling you your assignments, sit by your partners. Malfoy and Vega, Scott and Potter, Morgan and Granger, Matthews and Weasley, Longbottom and..." Snape continued, but I wasn't listening. When he was finished I stayed put and waited for Draco Malfoy to take a seat next to me.
"Hello, Vega." Said his cold voice.
"Hello, Malfoy." I replied.
"Let's get to work, I won't time to socialize." He said. He copied down the list of ingredients that Snape had on the board.
We sat in silence for a few minutes while Malfoy gathered what we needed. I read the directions and started placing the ingredients into the cauldron.
"You're really good at this." Malfoy said stirring the contents.
"I have been making potions since I was 5. Of course, it was just mixing things that couldn't harm us. We didn't really start making potions till our 5th year. I received the top grades in all my classes." I said.
"You just seem different, like everyone's below you." He said.
"I'm American, that's why. Only those who believe they are low are below me. Besides, being different stands out, especially here." The potion was finished and we each filled a vial to give to Snape. He excused us 30 minutes early to lunch, as we were done. I left the dungeon several minutes before Malfoy.
"Caia! Wait up. What do you have this afternoon?" He asked after he ran to catch up.
"History of Magic then free period." I replied.
"I have free period then too. Want to work on the Potion's homework together?"
"Sure, Draco. Meet you in the library?"
"Yeah."
We separated when we reached the Great Hall. One thing that was good was I still had all my notes and essays from years ago. I was glad I had brought them. Looking toward the Gryffindor table, I saw Hermione and Andrew already there. When I arrived, I asked where Harry was, considering that he and Andrew were partners. Both didn't know.
"Where have you been?" Andrew asked.
"Talking to Draco. I'm going to work on my Potions homework with him." I replied, taking a seat next to Andrew. After I sat down, Ron and Harry turned up, luckily they didn't hear the first part of the conversation, but they heard the second.
"You can't!" Hermione said.
"Why is it a problem?" I asked.
"Because Malfoy can't be trusted and his father is a Death Eater. You shouldn't be alone with him." Hermione explained. Ron and Harry's mouths dropped open upon the mention of Malfoy.
"I won't be alone with him, I mean, we'll be in the library during free period." I said. I ate the food on my plate in silence while Ron, Harry, and Hermione argued about what just happened.
After I finished I headed to the dorm to get my books and then to the History of Magic room. That class was so boring. I actually fell asleep and I'm ashamed. For the History of Magic classes at my other school, it was a lot of fun. We did a lot of projects and of which the majority wasn't for a grade. I took pictures of the projects and placed them in an album as a set of visual aides. Then it was free period and I wanted to get away from the trio.
I reached the library and easily spotted Malfoy and walked on in. I already had grabbed all my notes and essays over Superbia Nemo, meaning No One Arrogance. Spotting me he stood and said, "Hello. Do you have your notes? Good, then let's get to work."
It took only twenty minutes to finish the homework. I cleaned up the books that were on the table that's when I ran into them. The trio stood behind a bookcase not far from where I was sitting.
"You were spying on me!" I said, even though I wanted to shout it out.
"We wanted to make sure nothing happened." Hermione said.
That was it. I went back over to Draco and answered the question he had asked me while we worked.
"Follow me," was all he said.
I followed him through the corridors. He stopped in front of a wooden door that seemed pretty ordinary.
"Where are we?" I asked.
"A room that only I know about, and now, you know too." He replied.
He stepped up to the door and whispered. Whatever he said to the door, opened it. He took my hand and pulled me inside. As soon as I stepped through, the door slammed shut. The room was small and inviting, and all that was inside was a large couch, bookcase, a few paintings, and a stone fireplace.
"Sit." He said softly as he took a seat for himself.
Nervously I sat next to him, ready to bolt at any given second. I almost did get up when he pulled out his wand, but he placed a hand on my shoulder and used his wand to light a fire.
"W-why are we here?" I stammered.
Draco wrapped his right arm around my shoulders, pulling me into his universe. I was really close to him and I wanted to pull away.
"What are you afraid of? Why won't you let me in?" He asked, pulling me closer.
"I don't want to get hurt and I already have a-a boy..." I said. He tilted my face and gazed longingly into my steel gray eyes as I spoke. Dracos' face was close to mine and as I was about to finish speaking, his lips connected with mine. At that time, I didn't want to pull away. After having only been with Zack and wanting to leave him and finding someone else, it was all good. He pulled away and stood and indicated that I do the same. Draco pushed me out of the way and unfolded the couch, into the bed that was hidden.
"I know you want this." He said, coming over to me. He kissed me again and began to strip. He took off his robes, shirt, shoes and socks, and pants, leaving him in his black boxers. He removed my robes and began to unbutton my blouse. After it was off, I was standing before him in my bra and skirt, for I had already slipped off my shoes. He undid the button and zipper for my skirt and pulled it down. He began kissing me again and pulled me close, allowing him to undo my bra. He whispered in my ear saying, "Do this, not only for me, but for yourself." And me being an idiot, believed him, so at the same time, I pulled down my underwear and he pulled down his boxers.
We both laid down on the bed that came from the couch. I continued to lie on my back while he climbed on top of me. Now we were one, and never having been together before and probably both our firsts doing it. I knew it was wrong and I wasn't ready, but something in his voice was controlling and I couldn't control myself. I was holding out, but not anymore.
Draco had his hands all over me and for once, I actually felt special. Our kisses were long and deep and every time I wanted to leave, I was pulled back in. Before we really had any sex, the wooden door slammed shut again. We looked each other in the eye and didn't know what to think. Draco got up with his wand out and pointed toward the door. When he stood, I heard laughter and Draco cast the disarmament spell and three people emerged from an invisibility cloak.
"You stay away from her!" Harry shouted.
"This has gone too far!" Ron screamed.
"What do you think you are doing here?" I screamed at them, slightly glad that they came before any more damage could be inflicted.
"Protecting you from dangerous people, like him." Hermione said softly.
The three and Draco were self-absorbed in their little duel that I had had time to slip into my clothes and sneak out of the room. I made sure that the door couldn't slam shut and draw their attentions to me. I was scared of what had happened, what could have or should have happened. Being stupid, I ran down the halls as fast as I could to reach Gryffindor house. By the time I reached the portrait, I was out of breath. Normally I wasn't winded after running; but then again I jogged more than anything else.
A minute had passed from the time I entered to the time Harry, Ron, and Hermione stepped through. I guess by the look of my expression, they knew how pissed off I was and not how glad I was to get away.
"Are you okay?" Hermione asked and I nodded in reply.
"What were you thinking? You're a PREFECT! You are supposed to be setting examples, good examples for the lower years!" Ron shouted for the whole common room to hear, yet there wasn't that many students there, which was a good thing.
"What were you thinking spying on me! I'm 15 damn it, so don't give me this shit Ronald Weasley. You're one to set examples too and look how well you accomplish that! You know, I'm pretty much pissed off with all three of you because of what you did earlier, but I am glad that you came when you did." I said. Before I left I had picked up the invisibility cloak. "Here's your precious cloak. If you guys pull off another stunt like this, then I will take it away from you." I tossed the cloak to Harry and headed for my dorm.
"I'm sorry about what we did." Hermione said as she came in after me.
"Apology denied. It's nice you did, but I have to be me. I'm still adjusting and it's hard. You've been here and know everyone that has walked in through the same doors the same year you did and I don't. I came in to change and shower and then I'll go down to dinner. I do not want to sitting near those two for awhile." I said as I grabbed a change of clothes and headed for the Prefects bathroom.
In my dream the train came to a sudden stop and the trunks above us crashed into each other, landing in the middle. The things contained inside had fallen out and hit Hermione, giving her a nasty cut on the side of her face. She was knocked out cold. My heart was beating faster and it became harder to breath. That is when I woke up. I shot straight up and facing the door that lead to the corridor. The three of them gave me curious looks and continued their conversation.
"Oh no!" It was completely dark and I didn't know what to do but say, "We have to leave this compartment now. Don't ask questions, just do it!" I practically screamed.
The 4 of us scrambled out just in time. I was the last out, closing the door behind me. When the train halted, I tumbled into the other 3.
"How did you do that? Can actually see the future?" Hermione asked me as we began to pick ourselves back up.
"I don't know how. It was in my dream that I just had while I was sleeping. I have dreams like that all the time I suppose. First time it came in handy." I replied.
We began walking to the front to see what was going on. Ron and Harry remained silent, from shock I guess. I looked around and realized we were not alone in wonder. We found out that something had broken and we would arrive at Hogwarts in a short amount of time.
The Great Hall was filled with excitement, even after the train stopped. It was also a lot more bustling than it was last week. At the Gryffindor table I sat with my new friends and Andrew. We watched the sorting ceremony and listened to announcements from Dumbledore. Then the tables were covered with all sorts of food. It was amazing; a whole lot better than lunch at my old school. When I asked about it, Hermione went on and on about this organization she created called S.P.E.W. Ron and Harry gave me horrified looks, which were kind of funny. After I was through eating, I felt very full and couldn't image ever getting up again.
At the end of the feast all the 5th year prefects led the 1st years to their proper house. I knew the password and the location, but had no idea what would be inside. Andrew and Hermione were in front of the 1st years, while Ron and I brought up the rear. We talked the whole way up to the common room and asked me what I thought.
"I think that the upper years from the states, including myself, have an advantage over the 1st and 2nd years from the states. Back home, these were the crucial years. We adjust more to learning, learning that they'll never get back. The last years were focused on job training, what we would do when we leave, in a safe setting. That is why I think that because we are ahead of you. I don't worry about my sister. I teach her during the summer." I told him, finishing right when we reached the already open portrait hole.
"Let me show you around and you can meet my friends and family." He took my hand and pulled me into the room.
My mouth dropped open at the sight that I saw. It was beautiful, with the red and gold. I began to wonder if the other houses were like this in their own colors, but then ruled it out.
Ron took me around the common room and introduced me to his brothers, sister, and a few of his friends. I could tell right away who his brothers and sister were, just by the color of their hair, which was red. Ron left me and I talked to his sister Ginny. Gryffindor was full of great people and I wanted my sister to be part of this house, that way I had people to look after her when I left school. I asked Ginny where the dorms were and she showed me to my own on her way up to hers.
I found my bed easily because my trunk was at the foot of it. I changed out of my clothes and into my pj's. I crawled under the sheets and thought of how cool this was. Despite being tired, I could not fall asleep. I whispered myself to sleep, which took only ten minutes.
The next morning I felt refreshed. The bed was very comfortable, so comfortable in fact that I could barely remember the dream that I had. I decided to let it go and hoped that nothing bad would happen, just because I couldn't prevent it. Also I thought that if it didn't happen today, I would dream it tonight for sure.
I got out of bed and dressed myself and headed out to get some breakfast. Before I left I checked the clock in the common room which read 6:30. As classes wouldn't start till nine, I decided to jog before eating. 45 minutes later I walked into the Great Hall, ready to start my day. I did see a few people sitting at their respective tables. Andrew was already eating, and I took the seat across from him.
"How'd you sleep?" I asked him.
"Great, you?"
"Wonderful. What's wrong, you seem a little distant?" I said as I piled food onto my plate.
"I miss everyone, I suppose. It's strange without them, no more jokes or anything of the sort. You know what I mean?" He said.
"I do. Felt like that most of the summer, after Zack left." I replied, "Andrew, can I confide in you?"
"Always. I'll always be around."
"It's about Zack." I started, dropping the volume of my voice. "I don't know what to do. I love him, but it seems that sometimes he just uses me. It got worse towards the end of the summer. Seeing as we could use magic outside school, I think he created a spell. Every few days I find bruises on me and I'm scared."
"Zack? Are you sure? I've known him a long time; but then again, it is in his nature. Just be careful and don't get on his bad side."
"Andrew, if Zack continues this, would you protect me?"
"Yes. Zack is my friend and so are you. He shouldn't be hurting you. Don't worry, I'll handle it." He said and then we were quiet until the trio showed up.
The hall was full by eight and Andrew and I were still around. McGonagall passed out the schedules and took a glance when I snagged one.
"What do we have today?" Hermione asked.
"Transfiguration, double Potions, lunch, History of Magic, free period and astronomy at sunset." I replied.
Hermione, Ron, and Harry groaned at the mention of double Potions.
"With Slytherin." Ron said, taking his own schedule.
"Why is that a problem? I have friends in that house." I said.
"Snape favors his own students, he might favor his own from the states. Plus Gryffindors and Slytherins don't get along." Hermione said, "We better get our things, class will start very shortly.
Ron, Harry, Andrew, and myself got up to follow Hermione. She led us to the common room and then to class. We all took seats in the back of the classroom and watched as the room slowly filled with the rest of the Gryffindor 5th years. Even though I already knew everything about Transfiguration, it was an enjoyable class. I normally got bored easily because all I did was take notes.
An hour later we all headed down to the dungeons for Potions. Walking into the room was extremely cold. So cold, that I started to shiver.
"I didn't know it would be this cold." I said and Andrew nodded in agreement. We all took seats next to each other. Snape came to the front of the class at the sound of the bell.
"You will be assigned partners this term due to O.W.L.'s at the end of the year. When I'm finished telling you your assignments, sit by your partners. Malfoy and Vega, Scott and Potter, Morgan and Granger, Matthews and Weasley, Longbottom and..." Snape continued, but I wasn't listening. When he was finished I stayed put and waited for Draco Malfoy to take a seat next to me.
"Hello, Vega." Said his cold voice.
"Hello, Malfoy." I replied.
"Let's get to work, I won't time to socialize." He said. He copied down the list of ingredients that Snape had on the board.
We sat in silence for a few minutes while Malfoy gathered what we needed. I read the directions and started placing the ingredients into the cauldron.
"You're really good at this." Malfoy said stirring the contents.
"I have been making potions since I was 5. Of course, it was just mixing things that couldn't harm us. We didn't really start making potions till our 5th year. I received the top grades in all my classes." I said.
"You just seem different, like everyone's below you." He said.
"I'm American, that's why. Only those who believe they are low are below me. Besides, being different stands out, especially here." The potion was finished and we each filled a vial to give to Snape. He excused us 30 minutes early to lunch, as we were done. I left the dungeon several minutes before Malfoy.
"Caia! Wait up. What do you have this afternoon?" He asked after he ran to catch up.
"History of Magic then free period." I replied.
"I have free period then too. Want to work on the Potion's homework together?"
"Sure, Draco. Meet you in the library?"
"Yeah."
We separated when we reached the Great Hall. One thing that was good was I still had all my notes and essays from years ago. I was glad I had brought them. Looking toward the Gryffindor table, I saw Hermione and Andrew already there. When I arrived, I asked where Harry was, considering that he and Andrew were partners. Both didn't know.
"Where have you been?" Andrew asked.
"Talking to Draco. I'm going to work on my Potions homework with him." I replied, taking a seat next to Andrew. After I sat down, Ron and Harry turned up, luckily they didn't hear the first part of the conversation, but they heard the second.
"You can't!" Hermione said.
"Why is it a problem?" I asked.
"Because Malfoy can't be trusted and his father is a Death Eater. You shouldn't be alone with him." Hermione explained. Ron and Harry's mouths dropped open upon the mention of Malfoy.
"I won't be alone with him, I mean, we'll be in the library during free period." I said. I ate the food on my plate in silence while Ron, Harry, and Hermione argued about what just happened.
After I finished I headed to the dorm to get my books and then to the History of Magic room. That class was so boring. I actually fell asleep and I'm ashamed. For the History of Magic classes at my other school, it was a lot of fun. We did a lot of projects and of which the majority wasn't for a grade. I took pictures of the projects and placed them in an album as a set of visual aides. Then it was free period and I wanted to get away from the trio.
I reached the library and easily spotted Malfoy and walked on in. I already had grabbed all my notes and essays over Superbia Nemo, meaning No One Arrogance. Spotting me he stood and said, "Hello. Do you have your notes? Good, then let's get to work."
It took only twenty minutes to finish the homework. I cleaned up the books that were on the table that's when I ran into them. The trio stood behind a bookcase not far from where I was sitting.
"You were spying on me!" I said, even though I wanted to shout it out.
"We wanted to make sure nothing happened." Hermione said.
That was it. I went back over to Draco and answered the question he had asked me while we worked.
"Follow me," was all he said.
I followed him through the corridors. He stopped in front of a wooden door that seemed pretty ordinary.
"Where are we?" I asked.
"A room that only I know about, and now, you know too." He replied.
He stepped up to the door and whispered. Whatever he said to the door, opened it. He took my hand and pulled me inside. As soon as I stepped through, the door slammed shut. The room was small and inviting, and all that was inside was a large couch, bookcase, a few paintings, and a stone fireplace.
"Sit." He said softly as he took a seat for himself.
Nervously I sat next to him, ready to bolt at any given second. I almost did get up when he pulled out his wand, but he placed a hand on my shoulder and used his wand to light a fire.
"W-why are we here?" I stammered.
Draco wrapped his right arm around my shoulders, pulling me into his universe. I was really close to him and I wanted to pull away.
"What are you afraid of? Why won't you let me in?" He asked, pulling me closer.
"I don't want to get hurt and I already have a-a boy..." I said. He tilted my face and gazed longingly into my steel gray eyes as I spoke. Dracos' face was close to mine and as I was about to finish speaking, his lips connected with mine. At that time, I didn't want to pull away. After having only been with Zack and wanting to leave him and finding someone else, it was all good. He pulled away and stood and indicated that I do the same. Draco pushed me out of the way and unfolded the couch, into the bed that was hidden.
"I know you want this." He said, coming over to me. He kissed me again and began to strip. He took off his robes, shirt, shoes and socks, and pants, leaving him in his black boxers. He removed my robes and began to unbutton my blouse. After it was off, I was standing before him in my bra and skirt, for I had already slipped off my shoes. He undid the button and zipper for my skirt and pulled it down. He began kissing me again and pulled me close, allowing him to undo my bra. He whispered in my ear saying, "Do this, not only for me, but for yourself." And me being an idiot, believed him, so at the same time, I pulled down my underwear and he pulled down his boxers.
We both laid down on the bed that came from the couch. I continued to lie on my back while he climbed on top of me. Now we were one, and never having been together before and probably both our firsts doing it. I knew it was wrong and I wasn't ready, but something in his voice was controlling and I couldn't control myself. I was holding out, but not anymore.
Draco had his hands all over me and for once, I actually felt special. Our kisses were long and deep and every time I wanted to leave, I was pulled back in. Before we really had any sex, the wooden door slammed shut again. We looked each other in the eye and didn't know what to think. Draco got up with his wand out and pointed toward the door. When he stood, I heard laughter and Draco cast the disarmament spell and three people emerged from an invisibility cloak.
"You stay away from her!" Harry shouted.
"This has gone too far!" Ron screamed.
"What do you think you are doing here?" I screamed at them, slightly glad that they came before any more damage could be inflicted.
"Protecting you from dangerous people, like him." Hermione said softly.
The three and Draco were self-absorbed in their little duel that I had had time to slip into my clothes and sneak out of the room. I made sure that the door couldn't slam shut and draw their attentions to me. I was scared of what had happened, what could have or should have happened. Being stupid, I ran down the halls as fast as I could to reach Gryffindor house. By the time I reached the portrait, I was out of breath. Normally I wasn't winded after running; but then again I jogged more than anything else.
A minute had passed from the time I entered to the time Harry, Ron, and Hermione stepped through. I guess by the look of my expression, they knew how pissed off I was and not how glad I was to get away.
"Are you okay?" Hermione asked and I nodded in reply.
"What were you thinking? You're a PREFECT! You are supposed to be setting examples, good examples for the lower years!" Ron shouted for the whole common room to hear, yet there wasn't that many students there, which was a good thing.
"What were you thinking spying on me! I'm 15 damn it, so don't give me this shit Ronald Weasley. You're one to set examples too and look how well you accomplish that! You know, I'm pretty much pissed off with all three of you because of what you did earlier, but I am glad that you came when you did." I said. Before I left I had picked up the invisibility cloak. "Here's your precious cloak. If you guys pull off another stunt like this, then I will take it away from you." I tossed the cloak to Harry and headed for my dorm.
"I'm sorry about what we did." Hermione said as she came in after me.
"Apology denied. It's nice you did, but I have to be me. I'm still adjusting and it's hard. You've been here and know everyone that has walked in through the same doors the same year you did and I don't. I came in to change and shower and then I'll go down to dinner. I do not want to sitting near those two for awhile." I said as I grabbed a change of clothes and headed for the Prefects bathroom.