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Chapter 6 Announcements and Decisions
Wednesday morning Draco was aroused from his sleep by sharp poking allover his body.
"What the hell" he thought.
He pried his eyes open and sat up knocking owls of different sizes off of him. As he was racking his mind trying to remember how he got there, all of a sudden the thought of him running and singing through the castle until the wee hours and then finally collapsing in the owlery came to him.
He looked down at himself, his robes were covered in owl food and feathers. He cast a couple of cleaning spells they had made him learn in Magical Maintenance and Living. He could see now why that was a good idea though he would never admit it to anyone. He sat down think how stupid he was to eat something when he didn't know whom it was from. He would make them pay; he just needed to figure out how.
Harry was getting dressed and began getting the things he would need for class. He went to grab his palm owl and noticed he had a new message so he read it quickly.
To: Harry From: Aunt Petunia
Dear Harry,
I hope you are well and everything is going good for you. I wanted to talk to you about your uncle. I want to divorce him, I need to make a clean break so I can put the past behind me and start fresh. I hate to bother you with this but I needed to have your opinion in this matter. I know there won't be a settlement, since your uncle doesn't have any money, so I will have to pay all the fees. I know our kind of attorneys cost quite a bit and I didn't know if the wizard world had that sort of thing or if they could help at all. I haven't talked with anyone else as of yet because I wanted to know how both you and Dudley felt about it first. I will understand if you don't want to help. I haven't been very kind in the past, but I am hoping that we can be closer now. Please let me know how you feel about this and it would be nice to hear from you once in awhile so I know how you are doing.
Love Aunt Petunia
Harry sat down and wrote a quick note back.
To: Aunt Petunia From: Harry
I am doing ok. I think it would be good for you to make the situation final in a divorce. I will help anyway I can. Ask Molly to contact my attorney, to see if he can help. I will take care of the fees even if you have to go to a muggle attorney. Have you talked to Dudley yet? I know it's hard for him but it will better in the long run for him and I do think he has been more at ease since Uncle Vernon left. Take care and let me know if you need anything.
Love Harry
Harry sent off his note and went down to the common room to join the others. The rest of the week went by in a hurry. Talk of Malfoy's strange behavior was quickly being replaced with other activity especially by the announcement from Dumbledore that came on Friday morning at breakfast.
"I regret to inform you that there will be no hogsmead trips until further notice. It is not safe to venture outside of the castle at this time. However I do understand that young ones need to have something to occupy their time and will be taking requests. As you will note there will be idea sheets located on the boards. Please add any ideas you might like for us to try."
In the common room that night everyone was discussing their ideas for activities.
"I wish we could have a movie." Colin added to the discussion "I miss not going to the theater.
There were some questioning looks from some of the pure blood students as to what a movie was, so it was quickly explained.
Hermione was occupied with a three-foot long parchment telling her wishes and ideas also to explain how they would promote school unity and togetherness. When she was finished she pinned it to the parchment and then watched it disappear like all the other requests had done. They of course were sent to the headmaster's office where they could be gone over and discussed at the next factually meeting. Later that night Ron and Harry began discussing the matter of Hermione's birthday they decided that they would send out owl mails to all of Gryffindor tower since it seemed that they were become the easiest way to converge and almost everyone now had one, or could spread the word to those that didn't. There had been a list on the board of students and teachers address complete with grouping so messages could be sent to the entire student body or the individual houses. With all the ideas and proposals for student activities Harry was now hoping for something that would be appropriate to use as a nice date to take Ginny on.
The headmaster was indeed surprised by the number of ideas and responses put forth by the student body regarding his proposal. There were some very interesting ideas and lots of things that would not only occupy the students but also keep them enjoying life during a very depressing war it would also have the added benefit of uniting the students by showing some pureblood's that some muggle things could be rather enjoyable.
The idea struck Albus that he would need some help with some of the muggle ideas. He would have to appoint some one to the task. He and the staff had a lot of work to do.
On Wednesday, the Headmaster announced that they would start employing a few of the student's ideas. Starting Friday evening, the weekend meals could dispense of the house tables and replace them with smaller less formal tables where the different houses could mingle. A section of the castle not far off the Great Hall would house the activites some of the students requested. One room was currently being equipped to act as a restaurant/pub in which smaller groups go for a more private setting. Another would be dubbed the Hogwarts Common Room where all houses would be welcome.
The main emotion wafting from the students were that of excitement, although many, mostly purebloods, didn't comprehend the advantages of these main features because many young witches and wizards never had social interaction outside if school as the muggle born children thought to be normal.
With these new announcements. Harry's face brightened with a smile which widened with several ideas racing through his head.
As soon as classes were finished for the day, Harry raced up to the dorm and drafted a letter to Ginny. He decided it would be more formal if he had it delivered to her by owl and he figured Hedwig would enjoy having something to do for once. When he was finished he made his way to the owlery to give the letter to Hedwig.
Hedwig was perched on a lower beam with her two young ones beside her. As Harry approached Hedwig shuffled putting her back towards him.
"Awe Hedwig, don't be like that. I really haven't been sending much and you know how dangerous it is for the death eaters to track you. I don't want you to get hurt or anything. I though you wouldn't mind having the time off to be with your young."
Hedwig truned slightly.
"Do you think they are ready to start training to deliver mail." Harry gave Hedwig an affectionate look. "I do hope they will someday be as great an owl as their mum."
This time she cooed and let Harry rub the feathers on her head. Harry hurried and tied the letter to Hedwig's leg giving her the intructions.
When Harry finished up, he went down to the Great Hall for supper. He found Hermione, Ron, and Ginny there already eating. He began filling his plate not meeting Ron's glances of 'where have you been'. It was only a few minutes later that Harry caught sight of Hegwig flying with her fledglings behind her.
"Hey, there's Hedwig!" Ron announced through a bite of potato.
Harry gave him a quick kick to the shin under the table warning him to be quiet. Ginny heard and looked up seconds before the owls landed in front of her, and Ginny gave a puzzled look around her.
Hedwig waited until her young landed on either side if her to give them lessons in proper delivering etiquette. Hedwig hooted at her young telling them to pay attention and then stuck her leg forwards to Ginny. Ginny reached forward taking the letter, telling Hedwig what a good job she'd done, and then offered her a drink from her goblet and then to each of the little ones. The other girls around the table immediately began cooing over the cuteness of the little ones and asked to whom they belonged. The white owl Blizzard began meandering its way down the table to two of the loudest cooing girls, Lavender and Pavarti. Both immediately began petting and fondling it.
"Oh you...such a sweet little thing aren't you...Oh Yes you are" One began in a sickeningly sweet baby talk which made the owl start bobing and strutting around showing off.
Hedwig made a sharp hoot scolding the smaller owl, who then charged back to its mother before Hedwig took flight signaling to the young that her task was done. Ginny gave a laugh at the antics of the owls and started reading her letter.
Miss Generva Molly Weasley
Your presence us requested on Friday the 20th at 6:00 p.m. in the common room to accompany myself for a date to Hogwarts newest Bistro. Please let me know if you will be able to attend or alas break my heart forever. Sincerely
Mr. Harry James Potter
When Ginny finished reading, the letter crumpled itself but didn't disintegrate. Instead it started to transform until it became a single prefect rose. Harry looked over to Ginny to see her reaction, but couldn't quite make out how she was feeling.
"Well what was that about?" Hermione cocked her brow at Ginny. Ginny looked up.
"I'll tell you later." She replied looking straight at Harry. Harry nodded back understanding that she was not only answering Hermione, but him as well.
"I've go to go." Ginny then announced getting up from her seat and quickly make her way down the hall.
The three looked up puzzled with her quick dismissal.
"You'd better go after her." Hermione said quietly to not attract attention.
"Why me?" Ron asked who was attempting to get another helping of chicken.
"Not you Ron." Hermione glared.
"Right" answered Harry and he quickly made to follow.
He wasn't sure of what to make of her quick dismissal. Did he do something wrong? He walked at a fast pace trying to catch up, but hadn't spotted her. While making his way down a corridor, he felt someone grab him from behind and shoving him through a door.
"What the." He yelled just as the door snapped behind him submersing him in complete darkness. He fumbled in hid pocket for his wand.
"Lumos" He said raising it up and quickly looked around.
"Ginny" Harry now saw who his attacker was leaning against the door.
"What" Harry began only to be interrupted.
"I thought you'd want my answer." Ginny mumbled shyly.
"Umm...yeah that would we nice." Harry answered. "But what are we doing in a broom cupboard." He noticed the mops and buckets lining the wall.
"Um...well...we had our first kiss in a cupboard and...um...well I thought...I'd like to give you my answer." Ginny stammered.
This had seemed like a good idea minutes ago, but now she was getting cold feet. She took a deep breath mentally scolding herself for her lack of courage and then launched herself on Harry. She planted her lips on his before he could utter a sound and wound her arms around his neck. It took Harry only a few seconds to get past the shock to respond by pulling her closer and deepening the kiss. Tongues battled for dominance in a fiery kiss. Ginny was backed up against the door with Harry's body pressed up against her, both lost in the sensation.
Thump
"Ow" came Ginny's muffled response as the door was wrenched open and she landed on her backside on the floor with Harry sprawled on top of her.
"Oi Harry, you want to get off my sister"
Harry looked up to see Ron standing over them with his arms crossed and Hermione beside him laughing helplessly.
"So, Gin" Harry smiled down at Ginny "Does that mean yes?"
A.N. Ok I hope with the confusion of changing chapters around I don't forget anyone. I do want to say that If you want an immediate answer to anything leave a signed review then and I will get back to you. I read all the reviews as they come and I don't mind getting e-mails if you have a need. (Or like some of you wondering what the hell happened to me. I know this chapter wasn't too exciting but I am hoping to make that up in the next one.
Request Typist: Any one interested in typing for me send me an email. I need someone who has the time and energy, and also can read really bad hand writing. Must be old enough for some chapters have been rated R (ok only one) but the next one might be. If interested contact me YavonnaHanhotmail.com
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KLm: I know its been too long sorry. I am glad you like it though.
MaadMe: Thanks much.
Snuffles: Thanks
Natbag: Oh come on cant you see it? I think she was a wild one as a youngster. She just tries not to let you know.I say Ghost a long time ago but I have heard the song other places so I looked up the lyrics Hermans Hermits. If I remember right.
Dragonstorm316: Werll it was either have youall wait for the whole thing or post it in 2 sections. Well I have a lot to do with the story and cant do every thing at once.
Butler: So was that slightly fluffy?
Lourdes: LOL Sorry just had to say it. At least you had a good reason to be up.
Koalacancan: Sorry I have to do what I have to do.LOL I will focus different times on different people but will always stay with Harry as my main focus. The slytherin prank is scedualled for Halloween I believe so you won yourself a hint there. For some reason I think that Malfoy will always have a major roll in the real books so I feel he is necessary at times in mine. I am always open to suggestion. But you are right in the fact that I will always write it the way I feel I should. Others have made request and when I could do something for them I dedicated the chapter to them. I just have to feel it will work.
Jennifer: OH don't laugh badly, or at least laugh so badly that everyone knows your trying to do that.
Silver Warrior: Oh Yes and maybe it takes you to be treated one way or the other to help you in your life. You can learn about yourself and what you need to do. If you are going to be nasty, expect nasty but you make your decisions how you will allow to be treated. Dr. Yavonna Han LOL
ABeckyboo1973: Thanks so much.
TuxedoMac: Thanks. You know I have never hear any one (except TV) sing that song.
CastusAlbusCor: I will try but I cant guarantee anything. Just be thankful it wasn't only one page.
Rhysel Ash: That's why I used it I am just glad no one has asked how a pure blood new a muggle song. I guess I would have to say that it was wizarding first or something like that. Oh yes I do worry but I win my arguments.
Lord Gryffindor14: Oh yes they will be quiet a lot of the day but when I try to go to sleep they keep me up for hours.
Chapter 6 Announcements and Decisions
Wednesday morning Draco was aroused from his sleep by sharp poking allover his body.
"What the hell" he thought.
He pried his eyes open and sat up knocking owls of different sizes off of him. As he was racking his mind trying to remember how he got there, all of a sudden the thought of him running and singing through the castle until the wee hours and then finally collapsing in the owlery came to him.
He looked down at himself, his robes were covered in owl food and feathers. He cast a couple of cleaning spells they had made him learn in Magical Maintenance and Living. He could see now why that was a good idea though he would never admit it to anyone. He sat down think how stupid he was to eat something when he didn't know whom it was from. He would make them pay; he just needed to figure out how.
Harry was getting dressed and began getting the things he would need for class. He went to grab his palm owl and noticed he had a new message so he read it quickly.
To: Harry From: Aunt Petunia
Dear Harry,
I hope you are well and everything is going good for you. I wanted to talk to you about your uncle. I want to divorce him, I need to make a clean break so I can put the past behind me and start fresh. I hate to bother you with this but I needed to have your opinion in this matter. I know there won't be a settlement, since your uncle doesn't have any money, so I will have to pay all the fees. I know our kind of attorneys cost quite a bit and I didn't know if the wizard world had that sort of thing or if they could help at all. I haven't talked with anyone else as of yet because I wanted to know how both you and Dudley felt about it first. I will understand if you don't want to help. I haven't been very kind in the past, but I am hoping that we can be closer now. Please let me know how you feel about this and it would be nice to hear from you once in awhile so I know how you are doing.
Love Aunt Petunia
Harry sat down and wrote a quick note back.
To: Aunt Petunia From: Harry
I am doing ok. I think it would be good for you to make the situation final in a divorce. I will help anyway I can. Ask Molly to contact my attorney, to see if he can help. I will take care of the fees even if you have to go to a muggle attorney. Have you talked to Dudley yet? I know it's hard for him but it will better in the long run for him and I do think he has been more at ease since Uncle Vernon left. Take care and let me know if you need anything.
Love Harry
Harry sent off his note and went down to the common room to join the others. The rest of the week went by in a hurry. Talk of Malfoy's strange behavior was quickly being replaced with other activity especially by the announcement from Dumbledore that came on Friday morning at breakfast.
"I regret to inform you that there will be no hogsmead trips until further notice. It is not safe to venture outside of the castle at this time. However I do understand that young ones need to have something to occupy their time and will be taking requests. As you will note there will be idea sheets located on the boards. Please add any ideas you might like for us to try."
In the common room that night everyone was discussing their ideas for activities.
"I wish we could have a movie." Colin added to the discussion "I miss not going to the theater.
There were some questioning looks from some of the pure blood students as to what a movie was, so it was quickly explained.
Hermione was occupied with a three-foot long parchment telling her wishes and ideas also to explain how they would promote school unity and togetherness. When she was finished she pinned it to the parchment and then watched it disappear like all the other requests had done. They of course were sent to the headmaster's office where they could be gone over and discussed at the next factually meeting. Later that night Ron and Harry began discussing the matter of Hermione's birthday they decided that they would send out owl mails to all of Gryffindor tower since it seemed that they were become the easiest way to converge and almost everyone now had one, or could spread the word to those that didn't. There had been a list on the board of students and teachers address complete with grouping so messages could be sent to the entire student body or the individual houses. With all the ideas and proposals for student activities Harry was now hoping for something that would be appropriate to use as a nice date to take Ginny on.
The headmaster was indeed surprised by the number of ideas and responses put forth by the student body regarding his proposal. There were some very interesting ideas and lots of things that would not only occupy the students but also keep them enjoying life during a very depressing war it would also have the added benefit of uniting the students by showing some pureblood's that some muggle things could be rather enjoyable.
The idea struck Albus that he would need some help with some of the muggle ideas. He would have to appoint some one to the task. He and the staff had a lot of work to do.
On Wednesday, the Headmaster announced that they would start employing a few of the student's ideas. Starting Friday evening, the weekend meals could dispense of the house tables and replace them with smaller less formal tables where the different houses could mingle. A section of the castle not far off the Great Hall would house the activites some of the students requested. One room was currently being equipped to act as a restaurant/pub in which smaller groups go for a more private setting. Another would be dubbed the Hogwarts Common Room where all houses would be welcome.
The main emotion wafting from the students were that of excitement, although many, mostly purebloods, didn't comprehend the advantages of these main features because many young witches and wizards never had social interaction outside if school as the muggle born children thought to be normal.
With these new announcements. Harry's face brightened with a smile which widened with several ideas racing through his head.
As soon as classes were finished for the day, Harry raced up to the dorm and drafted a letter to Ginny. He decided it would be more formal if he had it delivered to her by owl and he figured Hedwig would enjoy having something to do for once. When he was finished he made his way to the owlery to give the letter to Hedwig.
Hedwig was perched on a lower beam with her two young ones beside her. As Harry approached Hedwig shuffled putting her back towards him.
"Awe Hedwig, don't be like that. I really haven't been sending much and you know how dangerous it is for the death eaters to track you. I don't want you to get hurt or anything. I though you wouldn't mind having the time off to be with your young."
Hedwig truned slightly.
"Do you think they are ready to start training to deliver mail." Harry gave Hedwig an affectionate look. "I do hope they will someday be as great an owl as their mum."
This time she cooed and let Harry rub the feathers on her head. Harry hurried and tied the letter to Hedwig's leg giving her the intructions.
When Harry finished up, he went down to the Great Hall for supper. He found Hermione, Ron, and Ginny there already eating. He began filling his plate not meeting Ron's glances of 'where have you been'. It was only a few minutes later that Harry caught sight of Hegwig flying with her fledglings behind her.
"Hey, there's Hedwig!" Ron announced through a bite of potato.
Harry gave him a quick kick to the shin under the table warning him to be quiet. Ginny heard and looked up seconds before the owls landed in front of her, and Ginny gave a puzzled look around her.
Hedwig waited until her young landed on either side if her to give them lessons in proper delivering etiquette. Hedwig hooted at her young telling them to pay attention and then stuck her leg forwards to Ginny. Ginny reached forward taking the letter, telling Hedwig what a good job she'd done, and then offered her a drink from her goblet and then to each of the little ones. The other girls around the table immediately began cooing over the cuteness of the little ones and asked to whom they belonged. The white owl Blizzard began meandering its way down the table to two of the loudest cooing girls, Lavender and Pavarti. Both immediately began petting and fondling it.
"Oh you...such a sweet little thing aren't you...Oh Yes you are" One began in a sickeningly sweet baby talk which made the owl start bobing and strutting around showing off.
Hedwig made a sharp hoot scolding the smaller owl, who then charged back to its mother before Hedwig took flight signaling to the young that her task was done. Ginny gave a laugh at the antics of the owls and started reading her letter.
Miss Generva Molly Weasley
Your presence us requested on Friday the 20th at 6:00 p.m. in the common room to accompany myself for a date to Hogwarts newest Bistro. Please let me know if you will be able to attend or alas break my heart forever. Sincerely
Mr. Harry James Potter
When Ginny finished reading, the letter crumpled itself but didn't disintegrate. Instead it started to transform until it became a single prefect rose. Harry looked over to Ginny to see her reaction, but couldn't quite make out how she was feeling.
"Well what was that about?" Hermione cocked her brow at Ginny. Ginny looked up.
"I'll tell you later." She replied looking straight at Harry. Harry nodded back understanding that she was not only answering Hermione, but him as well.
"I've go to go." Ginny then announced getting up from her seat and quickly make her way down the hall.
The three looked up puzzled with her quick dismissal.
"You'd better go after her." Hermione said quietly to not attract attention.
"Why me?" Ron asked who was attempting to get another helping of chicken.
"Not you Ron." Hermione glared.
"Right" answered Harry and he quickly made to follow.
He wasn't sure of what to make of her quick dismissal. Did he do something wrong? He walked at a fast pace trying to catch up, but hadn't spotted her. While making his way down a corridor, he felt someone grab him from behind and shoving him through a door.
"What the." He yelled just as the door snapped behind him submersing him in complete darkness. He fumbled in hid pocket for his wand.
"Lumos" He said raising it up and quickly looked around.
"Ginny" Harry now saw who his attacker was leaning against the door.
"What" Harry began only to be interrupted.
"I thought you'd want my answer." Ginny mumbled shyly.
"Umm...yeah that would we nice." Harry answered. "But what are we doing in a broom cupboard." He noticed the mops and buckets lining the wall.
"Um...well...we had our first kiss in a cupboard and...um...well I thought...I'd like to give you my answer." Ginny stammered.
This had seemed like a good idea minutes ago, but now she was getting cold feet. She took a deep breath mentally scolding herself for her lack of courage and then launched herself on Harry. She planted her lips on his before he could utter a sound and wound her arms around his neck. It took Harry only a few seconds to get past the shock to respond by pulling her closer and deepening the kiss. Tongues battled for dominance in a fiery kiss. Ginny was backed up against the door with Harry's body pressed up against her, both lost in the sensation.
Thump
"Ow" came Ginny's muffled response as the door was wrenched open and she landed on her backside on the floor with Harry sprawled on top of her.
"Oi Harry, you want to get off my sister"
Harry looked up to see Ron standing over them with his arms crossed and Hermione beside him laughing helplessly.
"So, Gin" Harry smiled down at Ginny "Does that mean yes?"
A.N. Ok I hope with the confusion of changing chapters around I don't forget anyone. I do want to say that If you want an immediate answer to anything leave a signed review then and I will get back to you. I read all the reviews as they come and I don't mind getting e-mails if you have a need. (Or like some of you wondering what the hell happened to me. I know this chapter wasn't too exciting but I am hoping to make that up in the next one.
Request Typist: Any one interested in typing for me send me an email. I need someone who has the time and energy, and also can read really bad hand writing. Must be old enough for some chapters have been rated R (ok only one) but the next one might be. If interested contact me YavonnaHanhotmail.com
To: GhostMagic: Sorry. I forgive you for not reviewing first scince you made up for it.
KLm: I know its been too long sorry. I am glad you like it though.
MaadMe: Thanks much.
Snuffles: Thanks
Natbag: Oh come on cant you see it? I think she was a wild one as a youngster. She just tries not to let you know.I say Ghost a long time ago but I have heard the song other places so I looked up the lyrics Hermans Hermits. If I remember right.
Dragonstorm316: Werll it was either have youall wait for the whole thing or post it in 2 sections. Well I have a lot to do with the story and cant do every thing at once.
Butler: So was that slightly fluffy?
Lourdes: LOL Sorry just had to say it. At least you had a good reason to be up.
Koalacancan: Sorry I have to do what I have to do.LOL I will focus different times on different people but will always stay with Harry as my main focus. The slytherin prank is scedualled for Halloween I believe so you won yourself a hint there. For some reason I think that Malfoy will always have a major roll in the real books so I feel he is necessary at times in mine. I am always open to suggestion. But you are right in the fact that I will always write it the way I feel I should. Others have made request and when I could do something for them I dedicated the chapter to them. I just have to feel it will work.
Jennifer: OH don't laugh badly, or at least laugh so badly that everyone knows your trying to do that.
Silver Warrior: Oh Yes and maybe it takes you to be treated one way or the other to help you in your life. You can learn about yourself and what you need to do. If you are going to be nasty, expect nasty but you make your decisions how you will allow to be treated. Dr. Yavonna Han LOL
ABeckyboo1973: Thanks so much.
TuxedoMac: Thanks. You know I have never hear any one (except TV) sing that song.
CastusAlbusCor: I will try but I cant guarantee anything. Just be thankful it wasn't only one page.
Rhysel Ash: That's why I used it I am just glad no one has asked how a pure blood new a muggle song. I guess I would have to say that it was wizarding first or something like that. Oh yes I do worry but I win my arguments.
Lord Gryffindor14: Oh yes they will be quiet a lot of the day but when I try to go to sleep they keep me up for hours.