-Jaded Prov-

I watched as he tossed his hair. I turned to walk away, but he pulled my arm again. My body was swung around, and would have crashed against his, if my fist hadn't hit is face first. I felt his fingers let my arm go, and I watched as he stumbled back, holding his jaw.

"You will regret that." He mumbled still holding his jaw.

"Yeah tell some on who cares, you jerk off!" I said, lightly rubbing my arm. I smiled as he stalked off.

I started to walk back towards the Great Hall when, I was greeted by Severus.

"What do you think your doing!" I winced slightly when he addressed me, his voice sharp and deep.

"You should have heard the things he was saying to me, he deserved it, every thing." I said to the man, looking up into his cold eyes.

"You stupid girl, have you forgotten why you are hear?" He put his hand on my back and pushed me down the hall.

"No, I haven't and I won't. But that doesn't mean that I am going to stand by, and let him say things to me like that, it was uncalled for, even if he is a Malfer, or what ever his name is." I bit my tongue; I knew I would start spitting acid if I became bitter about it.

I was led down the hall to a statue.

"English Toffee." I watched as the statue, melted into the wall, making an opening. The room was decorated with silver and green. The torches were placed high on the wall, casting long shadows across the room. There were chairs and couches by the fireplace, and long wooden tables for studying.

"This is our common room, you know the pass word." He walked across the room and up a flight of stairs. "This is the girls dorm room. Your things are all ready placed on your bed. I trust you will stay out of trouble." I turned my head slightly.

"Yeah I guess." I shifted uncomfortably.

"No, you will, or you won't. This is your last chance. You are 17, it is time you grow up and stop with these foolish games." I winced slightly; his words were biting into my skin.

"Okay." I told him, he straightened up and peered down at me. I suddenly felt small compared to all these people. I had messed up so much in my life I couldn't possibly find redemption from my family. I was a lost cause in this vast reality that is life.

I watched Severus walk off, not giving me a second glance. I sighed and walked in to the girls' dormitories. The smell of sandalwood filled my nose as I walked the line of beds. I found my trunk; it was solid silver, given to me as a departing gift. I ran my fingers over the etchings, the soft divots that created the swirling patterns of vines. My hands went down to the latch, two twirls to the right, 27, seven knots to the left, 20, and one turn back to the right, 4. I heard the tiny click of the lock and flung it open.

The first thing that caught my eye was a black leather bound book. I grabbed it and flipped it open, seeing the animated pictures of my friends. I reached out to brush my finger against a picture.

Flash Back

"No Jaded, don't do that!" Tia said as she set the camera up.
"You guys are dumb. I swear." Mekiya stated with a hand on her hip

I felt Darren's arm around my waist and I smiled. Every one huddled together as the flash blinded us.
End

I sighed and watched as the people moved, making bunny ears and such behind each others back. I smiled and turned the page slowly....