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Chapter 10: Gisselle

Back in the gryffindor common room, Ron, Harry and Hermione rounded on Morgana.

"Why were you laughing? Snape was so angry you shouldn't have pushed your luck like that." Hermione cried.

"Why were you laughing anyway?" Harry questioned suspiciously.

"I…uh…I noticed Draco went really red when that girl came in. It was funny."

"Malfoy? Embarrassed? The only time I've ever seen him embarrassed was after he'd been bouncing up the walls and off of the ceiling." Ron laughed loudly, Harry and Hermione joined in.

"You've got to admit he made a rather good ferret." Harry added, "Pity he got changed back."

"Anyway," Hermione said, changing the subject, "I wonder who that girl was? And why she had such power over Snape?"

"She put her feet up on his desk! And he didn't even yell at her!" Ron shouted.

"Wonder why she called him by his first name? Maybe they're close." Added Harry.

"How close?" Hermione asked.

"Close, close." Harry answered.

"Nah, he couldn't get someone like her even in his dreams." Ron stated plainly. "He's too old, too ugly and too mean for someone that pretty. For anyone for that fact!"

"I don't think they know each other like that." Morgana mused. "She didn't look at him as if she liked him very much."

"Yeah, I suppose. But that still doesn't answer the question of who she is, does it?" Harry spoke thoughtfully.

Morgana looked at the clock and found it was time to go to meet Gisselle.

"Hey guys… I um… I have to um… go to the library… to…ah… return a book. I won't be long." They all looked at her weirdly and she was expecting for Hermione to say she would come too, when she didn't Morgana sighed relief. They would all get a shock if they knew she was on her way to meet this mystery girl.

Morgana found Gisselle at the far end of the library pouring over a book that clearly belonged in the restricted section called '1001 Most Harmful Potions and Their Uses'. She looked up from her reading and smiled.

"Hi there. Took your time. I've been waiting for you."

"I know, I'm sorry."

"So," she said, closing the book and pushing it away, "I've never met someone outside family who had telepathy. When'd it first come to you?"

"About five days ago if you could believe that."

"So what, you'd be sixteen then, right." Morgana nodded. "It always hits when you're sixteen. I've had mine for almost 2 years already. Did it happen right at the wrong time?"

"I was in potions and I um… intruded in on Professor Snapes thoughts… and I didn't know they were just that, I ah… thought he said a heap of stuff he didn't really…"

Gisselle laughed. Loud and hard. When she finally quietened she stuck out her hand.

"Gisselle Arramous."

"Morgana Blackwater" she answered quietly taking it. Gisselle motioned for her to take a seat and she did so, opposite her.

"So you like Hogwarts then?" The blond asked.

"It's my home."

"Personally, the short time I was here I found it rather amusing. Of course, nothing can compare to France."

"France?" Suddenly Morgana found her voice. "Is that where you were living?"

"I …transferred… there during my second year at Hogwarts. Much classier."

"Did you meet Draco there?" she asked inquisitively.

"I met him… properly… there. But I have known him my entire life. Him and Lucius. I know them both very well. Like father like son I always say. Especially when it comes to those two." A sly smile played at the corners of her mouth as she said this. "I could tell you things you'd never dream about those two."

"Really?" This interested Morgana greatly. Maybe she could use something to get back at him.

"Take Draco for example. He absolutely loves muggle television. Especially what they call Soapies. Stupid name if you ask me but highly amusing. Have you ever seen a television?"

"Yes. But Draco? He shuns anything muggle."

 "Ah, but that was before I got to him."

"Are you half muggle or something?" Morgana asked shyly.

"Definitely not! How disgusting!" she answered visibly appalled.

Morgana turned as she heard her name being called from across the library. Harry and Ron were on their way over to the table, pausing slightly when they saw who she was with. Gisselle looked up sporting her most innocent face before saying,

"Are you going to introduce me to your friends?"

"Gisselle, this is Ron Weasley and Harry Potter." The quietness of her voice once again loomed.

"Pleasure to meet you both." She motioned for them to sit down and as they did so she continued. "I found Morgana here and thought she might like some company."

When they were all comfortable Harry asked what was on his mind.

"So, who exactly are you?"

"I'm Gisselle. Gisselle Arramous."

"I mean, to Professor Snape."

"You want to know how I know him Harry?" she asked sweetly.

"Uh, yeah." He nodded.

"My mother knew him very well, therefore I've known him my entire life."

"He doesn't seem to like you very much." Ron commented, "But then he doesn't like anyone very much, except Malfoy of course."

"Well everyone likes Malfoy…" Morgana yelled out 'No' in her mind and Gisselle continued, "I mean, who wouldn't want to bow down to Master Malfoy?"

"Master Ferret you mean!" Ron laughed.

"Huh?" she asked confused.

"He had a case a bouncing ferret a couple of years ago. Funniest thing we ever saw." Harry commented.

"Oh…" she answered, still confused. "Ok then."

Morgana turned to question the boys. "Where's Hermione?"

"Oh…yeah!" Ron yelled, "She got an urgent owl from the ministry of magic."

"She's got to go home!" Harry continued breathlessly, "She's packing right now."

"Why!"

"Her parents had an accident, don't worry they're both ok… sort of… but she's going to the hospital to see them. She said she'll be gone for a week or more."

"So her parents will be alright won't they?"

"Yeah, but they will be in hospital for a while. If they weren't muggle they'd be all right by now. Hand on…" he stopped, something just occurring to him. "If Hermione's leaving, then who am I gonna go to the ball with?!"

Gisselle looked up excitedly, "There's a Ball?"

"Yeah," Ron complained, "In three days and my dates just left me high and dry."

"It's not Hermione's fault Ron." Harry said. "How would you feel if you received an owl saying your mum and dad had been in an accident?"

"Wouldn't bother me." Ron stated, "As long as they got to a wizards hospital. They'd be right as rain in a day or two."

"Ron! That's horrible!" Morgana cried. She could hear Gisselle stifling a laugh behind her hand. "I'd better go see if Hermione's alright. I'll see you all later."

A/N: not the most interesting of chapters I know but hey, they can't all be exciting…  REVIEW PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE!!!!