Mel walked down a stone hallway, the moonlight making her radiate
silver. She was wearing a silk silver, almost cloud like dress and walking
barefoot. To many, it looked like a nightgown, but it was actually her
relaxing clothes at Beauxbatons. Mel figured she was on the fourth floor,
she was having a lot of fun finding her way around. Luther lay slung around
her neck, kneeding her shoulder and purring in her ear, it really was a
comfort. Mel loved this new school, it really did have the right vibes for
her and the teachers seemed really nice, not that she didn't miss
Beauxatons. Mel stopped and looked out a window overlooking a lake. It
looked like huge squid tenticaled were tossing around it. Luther let out a
surprised pur as his eard pointed forward. Mel shushed him and listened to
hear approaching footsteps. Luther slid into her arms, waiting.
An old gnarled man came around the corner, surrounded by a nasty aura, yet, he seemed happy to find Mel. He said, "Ahh, one of the exchange goody goodies sneaking around at night? This means detention for sure." At that, a cat, a gray and old cat slinked over the man's ankles. Luther hissed quietly and yet again, Mel shushed him.
Mel said, "But sir, Professor Dumbledore said I could get to know the school."
"Sure, liar," Mel had never seen such an unhappy aura, "the Headmaster told you you could just waander out. Lets..." He trailed off as they both heard noisy footsteps coming up the hall.
Dani looked behind her carefully, making sure Peeves wasn't following her. She hadn't been able to sleep (nightmares), so she left the kitten and Kit in the room and went out. She'd decided to take a tour but Peeves saw her on the 6th floor so she ran off. When she'd lost him, she went down the stairs to the 4th floor. Since there weren't any dorm rooms on that floor, she didn't try to mute the sound of her bare feet slapping the floor.
Hearing voices, she turned the corner again and ran into Mel and some old guy.
All were confused and asked, "What are you doing here?" all at the same time.
Dani grinned at Mel while eyeing the old man warily. She was ready to bolt, if needed. Hearing a purr, she noticed that her new kitten was next to her, rubbing against who she assumed was Mel's cat.
"Hey there cutie, did you follow me?" She whispered gently, "I told you to stay in bed." Shaking her head, she lifted both kittens, handing the black one to Mel. The kitten struggled in Dani's arms, so Dani put it down. Flitchs' cat hissed at the baby kitten, so Luther jumped down and stood in front of the baby. Everyone picked up their cat. Mel and Dani were both touched that Luther had defended the kitten, but neither showed it.
Flitch grinned and said, "Ah, one each from Durmstrang and Beauxbatons in trouble. Perfect." Then they heard more footsteps, these didn't give a care. These were relaxed and normal. All wondered who would be their next midnight guest.
Shade was still in the common room while Malfoy chattered on about something dull. Only when he stopped did she ask the question that had been eating at her since she saw them in the Great Hall. "Are you and Pansy, like, you know, together?" Her words were sharp and Draco seemed surprised by the question.
"Uh, um, no," was all he could stammer. Shade then tried to loosen the tension in the conversation, but as many times as she tried, Draco would not continue the conversation. Then out of no where, he said, "Pansy and I... well... we used to go... out..." he stammered, "only from um... in 4th year, at the ball... then in 5th, at the beginning of school... I, um... broke it off with her... now she seems to be... what's the word... 'obsesses' with me." Draco seemed more confident. "It's late, I had better get to bed, class tommrow, you know?"
Shade was bummed, she wanted him to talk about her and Pansy more, but she was satisfied somewhat with what she had learned. "Yeah, right, class," she said warily. "So I will wait in the common room for you at like...7? "Yeah, ok..." Shade said, eyes downcast. "Goodnight then," Draco said hesitantly. He went to the stairs then stopped suddenly. Draco turned around and her shirt winked at him. He turned pink then bounded up the stairs. Shade bolted up the stairs and crept lightly in the room. Pansy was asleep, or acting like it. Shade changed into her normal P.J.'s. A black halter shirt, backless, and black panks, all a silk like material. She walked down the stairs and out the portrait hole. She felt safer walking around the halls since the little 'bump in' with the old care taker Flitch. Shade was thinking about that advantage and ended up on the 4th floor. She heard voices, which sounded a like Dani. She rounded the corner to find both Mel and Dani staring surprisingly at her and Flitch glaring at her. Her kitten was following her and when she stopped abruptly, Shade felt her kitten stumble into her heels. Then she walked stiff legged toward the bunch of staring people.
"What are you doing here," said Shade, more like an adult than a student. Shade examined Mel's face and could tell she was stressed, as she could tell Dani was pissed. Flitch said, "Sharde? What are you doing here out of your room after hours, I don't want to have to-"at that, Nikolas curled out from behind Shade's legs, curled over Flitches legs and rubbed under Mrs. Norris' chin. At that, Flitch scratched his chin, pondering what to do. Mel wondered if everyone had a soft spot for cats. Just as Flitch opened his mouth to say something, Dumbledore turned the corner, looking very care free in silver robes with black stars and moons scattered over them. Dumbledores idea of P.J.'s. Flitch started, "Headmaster, sir, these two students were in the hall unauthorized. This one said," pointing to Mel, "she had your permission to be causing problems after hours and this one," pointing to Dani, "was running-" Flitch stopped and heard Peeves somewhere near the ceiling, "Liar, liar, liar..." The midget is defending me, gotta give him an extra kick for that one Thought Dani with a grin. Flitch shook his head and continued, "Was running through the halls." Filtch stopped, saying nothing about Shade. Dumbledore said very calmy, "Filtch, I dare say, I doubt our Beauxbatons student was causing trouble, and yes, she does have my permissionnto be out after hours to explore the school. Danica, I am almost positive ended up here because of a little encounter with a pesky poltergist." At that Peeves squeaked, and flew down the hall, becoming visible as he went. "Also," Dumbledore added, "remember, there are no favorite students at this school, at least visibly," Dumbledore added slyly, inclining his head towards Shade. "Now Danica, I believe you can make your way up to your dorm without anymore midnight meetings." Dumbledore raised an eyebrow. Dani, who had a strange respect for the Headmaster said, "Yes sir," and headed quickly up a staircase that had just moved near by. "Now Flitch, you can escort our other Durmstarang student back to the dungeons." Flitch nodded as Dumbledore added, "And no more after hour walks for you either, correct?" "Yeah, I mean correct." At that, Flitch and Shade walked down a staircase a couple of feet away. Mel was left standing there, shuffeling her feet, trying to hide them. She was nervous standing there next to Dumbledore. "Melanie, you are still allowed to explore the school, but you cannot attract so much attention. If those were not your friends who enjoy their privacy, there could be problems. You must try to stay as a normal stude-" At that, Harrry rounded the corner, sweating, looking very pale. He said frantically, "Professor Dumbledore, I had a dream that- Oh!..." He noticed Mel and seemed embaressed to be in his scarlet P.J.'s. He turned the same color as his P.J.'s, and Mel slightly grinned, knowing she didn't look too bad in her P.J.'s. Dumbledore sighed and quietly said, "But you cannot always avoid attention, now can you..." Harry then grabbed his forehead as his knees buckeled. Mel caught him under his elbows and helped him stand. Dumbledore said, "Harry, the dream, what happened?!" Harry said, "Not much that I remember or understand, but Voldemort is not happy with the fore new girls," massaging his forehead, "they make him angry, sespecially-" at thay, bot Harry and Mel noticed that they were still supporting each other, and they quickly spread out, "- especially Mel. He seems intimidated. She may be in danger..." Dumbledore nodded, seeming not very surprised. He said, "I had guessed, and be assured, Melanie is under more protection than she knows. The only reason these four came to our school is not just because they moved. Now Harry, it is 10:45, you may escort Melanie around the school until 11:30, by which time you both need to be in your dorms, because you do have classes tommrow. With that, I wish you Adue." Dumbledore walked onto a staircase that had just come back from a round, and left Harry and Mel standing there. Mel said quietly, "...Me in danger?... That's a new one. Madame Maxime told me about the prophecy," Mel said with true sorrow in her eyes, "but that shouldn't affect me..." Harry grinned and said, "Hey, you will get used to it and with Dumbledore around, you are safe Mel, don't worry." Mel grinned back at Harry, and hooked her arm around his arm, laying her head on his shoulder. Harry could tell it was more from the exaustion and excitement of today that she was leaning on him, so he allowed it.
Professor McGonagall stuck her head out of a classroom they had had a late night meeting in. Dumbledore and her were the only ones left. She checked the clock, it read 10:59. She poked her head out into the hall, when she heard muffeled talking. She opened her mouth to say something but her heart seems to stop dead cold. She swore she saw Lily in a silver dress and James Potter in his scarlet, when they were just kids, and her their teacher. Her eyes blurred with tears when the Lily look alike turned her head so her face was visible. It was Melanie, the new student and Harry. She smiled, sniffing, as Dumbledore came and stood behind her, resting an ancient hand on her shoulder. He said, "This year will most definitely be interesting." Drying her eyes, she said, "Albus, you are so, so right." Watching the two teens turn a corner, she added, "I am almost positive this will be a year that I, we will never forget."
Harry and Mel continued to walk together, sharing stories of their past, Harry's only revolved around The Dursley's and Hogwarts. He would talk aout Sirius, but Mel didn't like him to, just thinking about it brought him such pain. Just being near Harry made Mel feel his sadness. He did get brighter whenever he talked about The Weasley's or Hedwig. She actually found Harry in one of the towers. She was one of the most beautiful owls Mel had ever seen, so white and clean with a lot of attitude. Harry and Hedwig had been through so much together. He seemed to relate her to everything, from the Dursley's to his 10th birthday to Hagrid to Hogwarts to meeting his Godfather – and loosing him. Mel was overjoyed when Harry said she could use Hedwig anytime. Then Luther came around the corner, his collar glittering in the moonlight. He curled around Mel's ankles before jumping into her arms. Mel cradled him like a baby and kissed him on the nose. She held Luther up to Hedwig's beak. She looked startled, then gave an approving hoot and decided to fly off, seeming very happy. Luther snuck into Harry's arms, where he tilted his head, meowed, jumped down and ran off. Harry said, "How old is that cat?" Mel said, "Seven years old, like Hedwig, I got Luther when I started going to school. When he entered the school, he was ranked as a familiar, so he ages like ten times slower. To him, and me, he is still a little kitten, at least, that's what I suppose, his body shows that." At that, there was an odd silence. Mel said, "Hey Harry, lets keep walking. Let me tell you, I know how much you hurt now and always, and when you find something good, so great it seems too good to be true, do not let it cloud your judgement." Harry looked at Mel, who seemed to be almost pleading. He then said, "What do you-" "Password?"The Fat Lady cut in. Mel said, "Harry, you need to get inside. We will talk later. G'night." She slowly backed off as Harry went into the Gryffindor Common Room. Mel turned and slunked through the moonlight halls to her dorm, beaming the whole time. As Harry walked into the Common Room, he found Ron sitting, seeming very uncomfortable. Harry remembered 'asking' for Mel and blushed. Strangely, Ron did too. At the same time, both boys said, "I can't hang out with you at Hogsmead this weekend- What? Why? –Stop!" They both started laughing. Harry finally said, "You first, what is tying you up?" Ron turned bright red before saying, "Hermione asked me out." Harry slapped him on the back and said, "Congratz! See, you knew it! At least you both feel the same way." Ron squinched up his face, pondering wether to argue. He decided not to, but added, "So what is tying you up?" Harry scratched the back of his neck and said, "I sorta got a get together with Mel." Ron got a concerned look on his face as he said, "Blimey Harry, are you sure she's for real, not just another admirer? I just don't want you to get hurt again." Harry smiled, saying, "Ron, things can only get better from here. And se is so for real, she has a truly great heart. Ron said, "Tell me everything that happened, especially-" Not wanting to talk down here, Harry cut in, "Go on up to the dorm, we can talk there." Ron started for the steps and finished what he was saying, "Especially with the dream." At that, the nights events flooded Harry, annd he remembered Mel's bit of advice. At that, Sirius' face flashed in front of him. He loved Sirius, was so attached to him, he let that cloud his right judgement. Who else was that close to him? Oh well, he would figure that out someday. Ron tapped him and said, "C'mon Harry." Harry, who had stopped on the steps continued up to their dorm where they talked about their nights events.
An old gnarled man came around the corner, surrounded by a nasty aura, yet, he seemed happy to find Mel. He said, "Ahh, one of the exchange goody goodies sneaking around at night? This means detention for sure." At that, a cat, a gray and old cat slinked over the man's ankles. Luther hissed quietly and yet again, Mel shushed him.
Mel said, "But sir, Professor Dumbledore said I could get to know the school."
"Sure, liar," Mel had never seen such an unhappy aura, "the Headmaster told you you could just waander out. Lets..." He trailed off as they both heard noisy footsteps coming up the hall.
Dani looked behind her carefully, making sure Peeves wasn't following her. She hadn't been able to sleep (nightmares), so she left the kitten and Kit in the room and went out. She'd decided to take a tour but Peeves saw her on the 6th floor so she ran off. When she'd lost him, she went down the stairs to the 4th floor. Since there weren't any dorm rooms on that floor, she didn't try to mute the sound of her bare feet slapping the floor.
Hearing voices, she turned the corner again and ran into Mel and some old guy.
All were confused and asked, "What are you doing here?" all at the same time.
Dani grinned at Mel while eyeing the old man warily. She was ready to bolt, if needed. Hearing a purr, she noticed that her new kitten was next to her, rubbing against who she assumed was Mel's cat.
"Hey there cutie, did you follow me?" She whispered gently, "I told you to stay in bed." Shaking her head, she lifted both kittens, handing the black one to Mel. The kitten struggled in Dani's arms, so Dani put it down. Flitchs' cat hissed at the baby kitten, so Luther jumped down and stood in front of the baby. Everyone picked up their cat. Mel and Dani were both touched that Luther had defended the kitten, but neither showed it.
Flitch grinned and said, "Ah, one each from Durmstrang and Beauxbatons in trouble. Perfect." Then they heard more footsteps, these didn't give a care. These were relaxed and normal. All wondered who would be their next midnight guest.
Shade was still in the common room while Malfoy chattered on about something dull. Only when he stopped did she ask the question that had been eating at her since she saw them in the Great Hall. "Are you and Pansy, like, you know, together?" Her words were sharp and Draco seemed surprised by the question.
"Uh, um, no," was all he could stammer. Shade then tried to loosen the tension in the conversation, but as many times as she tried, Draco would not continue the conversation. Then out of no where, he said, "Pansy and I... well... we used to go... out..." he stammered, "only from um... in 4th year, at the ball... then in 5th, at the beginning of school... I, um... broke it off with her... now she seems to be... what's the word... 'obsesses' with me." Draco seemed more confident. "It's late, I had better get to bed, class tommrow, you know?"
Shade was bummed, she wanted him to talk about her and Pansy more, but she was satisfied somewhat with what she had learned. "Yeah, right, class," she said warily. "So I will wait in the common room for you at like...7? "Yeah, ok..." Shade said, eyes downcast. "Goodnight then," Draco said hesitantly. He went to the stairs then stopped suddenly. Draco turned around and her shirt winked at him. He turned pink then bounded up the stairs. Shade bolted up the stairs and crept lightly in the room. Pansy was asleep, or acting like it. Shade changed into her normal P.J.'s. A black halter shirt, backless, and black panks, all a silk like material. She walked down the stairs and out the portrait hole. She felt safer walking around the halls since the little 'bump in' with the old care taker Flitch. Shade was thinking about that advantage and ended up on the 4th floor. She heard voices, which sounded a like Dani. She rounded the corner to find both Mel and Dani staring surprisingly at her and Flitch glaring at her. Her kitten was following her and when she stopped abruptly, Shade felt her kitten stumble into her heels. Then she walked stiff legged toward the bunch of staring people.
"What are you doing here," said Shade, more like an adult than a student. Shade examined Mel's face and could tell she was stressed, as she could tell Dani was pissed. Flitch said, "Sharde? What are you doing here out of your room after hours, I don't want to have to-"at that, Nikolas curled out from behind Shade's legs, curled over Flitches legs and rubbed under Mrs. Norris' chin. At that, Flitch scratched his chin, pondering what to do. Mel wondered if everyone had a soft spot for cats. Just as Flitch opened his mouth to say something, Dumbledore turned the corner, looking very care free in silver robes with black stars and moons scattered over them. Dumbledores idea of P.J.'s. Flitch started, "Headmaster, sir, these two students were in the hall unauthorized. This one said," pointing to Mel, "she had your permission to be causing problems after hours and this one," pointing to Dani, "was running-" Flitch stopped and heard Peeves somewhere near the ceiling, "Liar, liar, liar..." The midget is defending me, gotta give him an extra kick for that one Thought Dani with a grin. Flitch shook his head and continued, "Was running through the halls." Filtch stopped, saying nothing about Shade. Dumbledore said very calmy, "Filtch, I dare say, I doubt our Beauxbatons student was causing trouble, and yes, she does have my permissionnto be out after hours to explore the school. Danica, I am almost positive ended up here because of a little encounter with a pesky poltergist." At that Peeves squeaked, and flew down the hall, becoming visible as he went. "Also," Dumbledore added, "remember, there are no favorite students at this school, at least visibly," Dumbledore added slyly, inclining his head towards Shade. "Now Danica, I believe you can make your way up to your dorm without anymore midnight meetings." Dumbledore raised an eyebrow. Dani, who had a strange respect for the Headmaster said, "Yes sir," and headed quickly up a staircase that had just moved near by. "Now Flitch, you can escort our other Durmstarang student back to the dungeons." Flitch nodded as Dumbledore added, "And no more after hour walks for you either, correct?" "Yeah, I mean correct." At that, Flitch and Shade walked down a staircase a couple of feet away. Mel was left standing there, shuffeling her feet, trying to hide them. She was nervous standing there next to Dumbledore. "Melanie, you are still allowed to explore the school, but you cannot attract so much attention. If those were not your friends who enjoy their privacy, there could be problems. You must try to stay as a normal stude-" At that, Harrry rounded the corner, sweating, looking very pale. He said frantically, "Professor Dumbledore, I had a dream that- Oh!..." He noticed Mel and seemed embaressed to be in his scarlet P.J.'s. He turned the same color as his P.J.'s, and Mel slightly grinned, knowing she didn't look too bad in her P.J.'s. Dumbledore sighed and quietly said, "But you cannot always avoid attention, now can you..." Harry then grabbed his forehead as his knees buckeled. Mel caught him under his elbows and helped him stand. Dumbledore said, "Harry, the dream, what happened?!" Harry said, "Not much that I remember or understand, but Voldemort is not happy with the fore new girls," massaging his forehead, "they make him angry, sespecially-" at thay, bot Harry and Mel noticed that they were still supporting each other, and they quickly spread out, "- especially Mel. He seems intimidated. She may be in danger..." Dumbledore nodded, seeming not very surprised. He said, "I had guessed, and be assured, Melanie is under more protection than she knows. The only reason these four came to our school is not just because they moved. Now Harry, it is 10:45, you may escort Melanie around the school until 11:30, by which time you both need to be in your dorms, because you do have classes tommrow. With that, I wish you Adue." Dumbledore walked onto a staircase that had just come back from a round, and left Harry and Mel standing there. Mel said quietly, "...Me in danger?... That's a new one. Madame Maxime told me about the prophecy," Mel said with true sorrow in her eyes, "but that shouldn't affect me..." Harry grinned and said, "Hey, you will get used to it and with Dumbledore around, you are safe Mel, don't worry." Mel grinned back at Harry, and hooked her arm around his arm, laying her head on his shoulder. Harry could tell it was more from the exaustion and excitement of today that she was leaning on him, so he allowed it.
Professor McGonagall stuck her head out of a classroom they had had a late night meeting in. Dumbledore and her were the only ones left. She checked the clock, it read 10:59. She poked her head out into the hall, when she heard muffeled talking. She opened her mouth to say something but her heart seems to stop dead cold. She swore she saw Lily in a silver dress and James Potter in his scarlet, when they were just kids, and her their teacher. Her eyes blurred with tears when the Lily look alike turned her head so her face was visible. It was Melanie, the new student and Harry. She smiled, sniffing, as Dumbledore came and stood behind her, resting an ancient hand on her shoulder. He said, "This year will most definitely be interesting." Drying her eyes, she said, "Albus, you are so, so right." Watching the two teens turn a corner, she added, "I am almost positive this will be a year that I, we will never forget."
Harry and Mel continued to walk together, sharing stories of their past, Harry's only revolved around The Dursley's and Hogwarts. He would talk aout Sirius, but Mel didn't like him to, just thinking about it brought him such pain. Just being near Harry made Mel feel his sadness. He did get brighter whenever he talked about The Weasley's or Hedwig. She actually found Harry in one of the towers. She was one of the most beautiful owls Mel had ever seen, so white and clean with a lot of attitude. Harry and Hedwig had been through so much together. He seemed to relate her to everything, from the Dursley's to his 10th birthday to Hagrid to Hogwarts to meeting his Godfather – and loosing him. Mel was overjoyed when Harry said she could use Hedwig anytime. Then Luther came around the corner, his collar glittering in the moonlight. He curled around Mel's ankles before jumping into her arms. Mel cradled him like a baby and kissed him on the nose. She held Luther up to Hedwig's beak. She looked startled, then gave an approving hoot and decided to fly off, seeming very happy. Luther snuck into Harry's arms, where he tilted his head, meowed, jumped down and ran off. Harry said, "How old is that cat?" Mel said, "Seven years old, like Hedwig, I got Luther when I started going to school. When he entered the school, he was ranked as a familiar, so he ages like ten times slower. To him, and me, he is still a little kitten, at least, that's what I suppose, his body shows that." At that, there was an odd silence. Mel said, "Hey Harry, lets keep walking. Let me tell you, I know how much you hurt now and always, and when you find something good, so great it seems too good to be true, do not let it cloud your judgement." Harry looked at Mel, who seemed to be almost pleading. He then said, "What do you-" "Password?"The Fat Lady cut in. Mel said, "Harry, you need to get inside. We will talk later. G'night." She slowly backed off as Harry went into the Gryffindor Common Room. Mel turned and slunked through the moonlight halls to her dorm, beaming the whole time. As Harry walked into the Common Room, he found Ron sitting, seeming very uncomfortable. Harry remembered 'asking' for Mel and blushed. Strangely, Ron did too. At the same time, both boys said, "I can't hang out with you at Hogsmead this weekend- What? Why? –Stop!" They both started laughing. Harry finally said, "You first, what is tying you up?" Ron turned bright red before saying, "Hermione asked me out." Harry slapped him on the back and said, "Congratz! See, you knew it! At least you both feel the same way." Ron squinched up his face, pondering wether to argue. He decided not to, but added, "So what is tying you up?" Harry scratched the back of his neck and said, "I sorta got a get together with Mel." Ron got a concerned look on his face as he said, "Blimey Harry, are you sure she's for real, not just another admirer? I just don't want you to get hurt again." Harry smiled, saying, "Ron, things can only get better from here. And se is so for real, she has a truly great heart. Ron said, "Tell me everything that happened, especially-" Not wanting to talk down here, Harry cut in, "Go on up to the dorm, we can talk there." Ron started for the steps and finished what he was saying, "Especially with the dream." At that, the nights events flooded Harry, annd he remembered Mel's bit of advice. At that, Sirius' face flashed in front of him. He loved Sirius, was so attached to him, he let that cloud his right judgement. Who else was that close to him? Oh well, he would figure that out someday. Ron tapped him and said, "C'mon Harry." Harry, who had stopped on the steps continued up to their dorm where they talked about their nights events.