A/N: Enjoy…
Chapter Four
The Beginning of Classes And The Not So Good Lunch
I woke in the morning feeling kind of sick to my stomach, but it soon passed as I stepped out of the shower. The steam was invigorating. I made my way back to my dorm, changed into my robes and was joined by Crabbe and Goyle as we made our way to the great hall.
As we stepped through the big oak doors, the noise that met my ears was dizzying. But one quickly gets used to it as you melt into it. I did not each much that day, too much was on my mind, even though Pansy urged me to in her annoying pug-like way. There was one girl sitting across from me, she was a first year, and she kept making googly eyes at me, which was quite annoying.
"Hi!" She said in a very high, really annoying squeaky voice.
"Umm… Yeah," I said as I returned my attention to my scrambled eggs and toast.
"My name's Ana. What's yours?" She asked. Boy, was this kid annoying.
"Draco."
"That's a cool name! Do you know what it means?"
"Hmm… I think it means dragon in Latin," I said getting annoyed that she would not buzz off. I know I sound evil but you have obviously never met the kid. She looked almost like Pansy but she had the dumb blonde air about her. No offence to blondes seeing as I am one, it was just how I felt at that moment in time.
"Where do you-." She started.
"Uh, I think I have to leave," I said quickly shoving some food into my mouth then making a quick retreat. I went to the prefects at the head of the table to get my timetable for this semester. Here's what I had.
Monday: Divination, Double Potions w/ Gryffindors
Tuesday: Herbology, Care of Magical Creatures
Wednesday: Defence Against the Dark Arts w/ (yup you guessed it) Gryffindors
Thursday: Astronomy, Ancient Runes
Friday: Transfiguration, History of Magic.
So, I made my way out of the great hall. I walked down some corridors until I found the Divination classroom. Same hole in the ceiling. I was standing there quietly. Crabbe and Goyle had finally met up with me and took their usual positions on either side of me.
Once everyone had arrived, the silver ladder had dropped down as we could climb up. The same wispy Trelawney stepped from the shadows and greeted us in her grave way. I was not in Harry's class this year, so no visions of death and such. Which was quite a relief. It gets quite annoying after a while. So, the class went as usual, same cryptic messages in the crystal balls. I just made up my reading and it seemed to please her.
Soon, the bell had rung and we were on our way to the great hall. I was getting sick of Crabbe and Goyle whining about having "damn potions" with 'god damn Gryffindors.' I stopped abruptly; it took a moment for them to realize this.
"Guys, I hate to say this but… Piss off!" I yelled very annoyed. "Same goes to Pansy. When I feel like it I might start talking to you three again!"
Did I ever sound like such a bitch. Oh, well what can one do when you're mad? Thus, I left them there standing like morons. I walked the rest of the way to the great hall. I got some lunch (Yorkshire pudding, some mashed potatoes and Chocolate milk) and sat down as far away from all the people of my house as I could. Then I heard her, that annoying high, squeaky voice.
"Draco!" Ana yelled. Here she comes to wreck the day! I though bitterly.
"Same to you!" I yelled.
"What do you mean?"
"I mean, piss off!" Man, I was in a bad mood. She looked at me as if she was about to cry. I was going to apologize but I stopped myself. No, if I was not firm she would not leave me alone and she was a first year.
"Okay," she squeaked.
Everyone else at the Slytherin table inched away from me. I was glad for it too. I was in no mood for human contact. I think I had the male version of pms (well skip the 'm' part, O.K. just forget about it I was just very, very bitchy). I ate in contented silence, as I contemplated nothing short of the universe. For once, I forgot about Harry, I forgot about Voldemort and everything else that had went wrong in my life. I was just then and there and happy might I add.
The bell rang again signalling five minutes before class started and it was time to head to the dungeons for potions. The last person I wanted to see right then was Snape. He had his ways of pissing me off. I was not in the mood for his crap. When I arrived at the dungeons, I had my own little circle of space where people dared not to go. I smiled to myself. This was the life.
* * *
"Potter, Malfoy you two will be potions partners from now until mid-terms," Snape said dryly. Harry and I just stared at each other. "Well? What are you two waiting for? Move!"
We were up from our seats in an instant and seated at bench #1. Snape had got it into his head that a Slytherin and a Gryffindor should be partners. So, each Slytherin was paired with a Gryffindor, much to many of their dismays. I laughed at Pansy as she was put with Hermione.
"Poor Hermione," Harry sighed as he sat down opposite me.
"I know, eh?" I said absently, still laughing. "I feel sorry for anyone who has to deal with that."
He snorted.
* * *
Right around the middle of class my stomach began to churn. I could feel my lunch turning over and over. Oh god. What next? I thought cursing whatever I had had for lunch. My hand flew into the air and Harry looked at me.
"You don't look too good," he observed lamely.
"Thanks for no-," I stopped short for I feared if I said anymore he would be wearing what I had for lunch.
I waved my hand desperately in the air, back and forth. I was getting fidgety and finally Snape looked at me.
"What is it?" He snapped.
"May I go to the washroom?" I asked, almost begged.
"Just wait until I am finished with my lessons. This is very important in life, Mr Malfoy," he said dryly.
I put my hand back down and shot death glares at my snotty professor. My hand came back to my stomach as it continued to stir.
"Are you OK?" Harry asked with genuine concern. I was about to answer when my hand shot over my mouth and I bolted for the door. I ran toward the washroom as if running for my life. It was complete chaos just trying to find the goddamn loo. I heard footsteps echoing off the hall behind me. I didn't stop to see who was following me my mind was on other things like how I wasn't going to make it to the washroom. So, my #1 priority was to find a wastebasket.
I found one in an empty classroom. I then quickly lost my lunch. A gentle hand came to rest on my back and rubbed back and forth.
"Whoa. Get it out, bud," Harry's voice comforted as he patted my back. Why he flowed is beyond me, but I was very grateful. I wiped my mouth with the back of my hand. I was still feeling kind of sick. I whipped around and heaved into the wastebasket a little longer. Harry stood there the entire time as if not fazed by my getting sick. He rubbed my back and occasionally wiped the hair out of my eyes. When finally I was finished I collapsed in a nearby desk.
"You okay then?" He asked sincerely as he sat down beside me.
"Yeah, I am," I answered.
"Okay, if you're sure. I have to get back before Snape gives me double detentions," he said quietly. I nodded. He was up from his seat in one fluid motion. He gave me a comforting hand on my shoulder before he walked to the door.
"Thank you. Pott- I mean, Harry," I said quietly and he smiled.
"Anytime, Draco," and he left.
What just happened there? I asked myself.
Disclaimer: J.K. Rowling owns everything Except for Ana… Don't sue me I swear it's not worth it…
A/N: Thanks so much for reading this. Thanks so much Copper Fire, I totally agree with you!!!… Thanks so much to all of you… I hope you liked this… Please review… Just to mention, that was my first flame ever and it didn't bother me one bit!! I laughed my head off and bit back! Hahaha… I know you all have opinions on this but I really strive for positive. But whatever… Please review… I love you for it and it really helps me write! Thanks again… Luv Gia…