Chapter 9 – Conflict of Sorts
Star eyed off the Head table, looking for a free spot to sit, as she was going against everything that Sybil stood for, going out in public, smiling and eating breakfast in the Great Hall, she might as well get a good spot to sit.
She gave the left side of the table a quick scan and saw that it was completely full, turning to the right side she saw that a few of the chairs had not been taken, quickly catching Star's notice Remus waved her over to sit next to him, smiling she headed in his direction.
"Good Morning Gorgeous." Remus beamed at her as he held out her chair.
"Good Morning you're self." Star lent over and gave him a quick peck on the cheek then settled herself in the chair.
"You made a hasty getaway early this morning; I woke up expecting to see you're lovely face next to mine, but all I saw was Sirius's ugly mug asleep and drooling as usual."
Remus laughed as he took another piece of toast
"Oh I'm sorry Moony, when I woke up you both where dead to the world, so I let myself out and went back to my room."
Star lent over and picked up the plate with the bacon and eggs on it and piled a few bacon rashes on to her plate.
"That's ok Star, I forgive you; not sure about Sirius he was looking forward to giving you a good morning grope."
Star rolled her eyes at that comment, remembering the last time Sirius tried to give her a morning grope; he ended up in the infirmary with a broken arm.
The scurry of a few students in to the Hall caught Star's attention, she looked up at the door and saw the dark menacing figure that was Severus Snape stalking in, she noticed that his robes billowed out behind him, and then heard a few students mentally cringing and calling him a giant bat.
Smirking as she bit off a bit of the bacon, she watched him make his way up the middle of the house tables, sneering at some of the students that dared to look at the evil potions master.
"If they only knew" Star mentally sighed.
Star's eyes glazed over slightly as she drew up a long lost memory, shaking it off quickly she focused back on Severus and was granted a rather stunning glare and snarl.
"Wow, that was an evil look Severus gave you Star, you've been here what – less then a day and you've rubbed him up the wrong way, I'm impressed."
Remus smirked at Star as he nicked one of the pieces of bacon off her plate, and popped it in to his mouth.
"Thanks I think."
Star lent over and nicked one of the pieces of toast off Remus' plate, she then looked around for something to put on it, seeing a jar of jam right where Severus sat down two spots away from her she lent over and casually wiggled her fingers in the direction of the jam jar.
Slowly she made the jam Jar rise a few inches in to the air and gradually float in her direction, this action did not go unnoticed by Severus, he was filling his mug up with Black coffee and was about to place the pot back down in it's spot when the Jam jar passed.
"What on earth!"
Severus watched with annoyed interest as the Jam jar slowly made its way past him, he lowered his head slightly to see who was doing magic at the table.
The jam jar bobbed it's way past a few more plates and took a sharp turn missing the outstretched hand of Professor Vector, who stopped as the jar passed over her hand and down again, Professor Vector laughed at the sight looking over at Professor Star, who's right hand was held out in direct line with the floating Jar.
"Her! You've got to be joking, she can do wand less Magic."
Severus' mind reeled, something caught his attention, she wasn't looking at the Jar, to do wand less Magic the caster had to be looking at the object.
Rattling off the rules for Wand less magic, Severus noticed that Professor Star's eyes, her whole body was turned towards Lupin; the only thing that was giving her connection to the floating jar away was her open hand.
In one quick movement the floating jar slapped in to her hand, but neither Star nor Lupin gave it any thought, Severus was intrigued.
"Hmm this could be worth some further investigation."
Severus drained his mug in a quick movement, placing it back down on the table with a soft thud, contemplating having another, Severus didn't notice that he was not the any person to witness Star's little display, Albus picked up on the floating jar 's journey as well, and he was quiet impressed.
"I see Star has learnt a new trick. Good for her!"
Remus dropped his napkin down on his plate and stood up, "I'll see you later
Star"
"Hmm, yeah ok see ya."
Star looked over the rim of her coffee mug, her eyes drifted over the scene in front of her, the busy noise of the morning meal brought back memories of a time long ago when the roles where reversed and Star was sitting down there at one of the long student tables.
Letting her elbows rest upon the table Star sipped at her strong black brew, her mind's eye wandering out among the opened mind's of the students.
She let herself skim over the Ravenclaw table, and grinned as the thoughts of school work and books greeted her. She'd always loved the Ravenclaw's, so no-nonsense when it came to study.
Brushing softly over the Hufflepuff's; Star didn't really pick up much from them, mostly friends talking and the odd comment on the weather.
Taking another long sip of her coffee, Star wavered on wither to probe the Slytherin's or the Gryffindor's next, she lent over and picked up another strip of bacon, and chewed on it slowly, Professor Vector bid her a good morning as she rose from the table.
Waving her off Star sent her thoughts down to the Slytherin's thinking that this should be a bit of a laugh.
Taking in the minds of the first years, all proud and bold, the second and third years who where still a little unsure of their place in the house, but not willing to show weakness, down to the older students.
"I wonder if Father has heard from his Lord ship yet."
A male voice of some familiarity stopped Star mid-sweep; it seemed that the boy who she saw on the train was in fact a Slytherin.
Keeping her mind's probe on this boy Star drew herself in deeper blocking out the background chatter of his fellow house mates.
"Those pathetic Mudblood's will pay for sure, they sit there all comfortable and happy, and not having any idea that Lord Voldermort will wipe the planet of them."
Star's eyes widened, the little chit was a follower of that Voldermort git.
"Holy Shite Batman, this isn't good."
A voice popped in on Star's mental freak-out
"Everything alright my Dear?"
Star's left eye twitched, she took another sip of her coffee and pushed forth her answer.
"Oh. Oh yes everything is fine Albus, Just doing a mental sweep of the students and came across something that was a tad worrying."
"Worrying, How so my dear?" Albus's voice replied softly
"One of the Slytherin students were thinking about Voldermort seemed rather chummy with the mouldy prat."
"I'm afraid to say a few of the students from that house are children of death eaters; which student where you talking about in particular?"
"The blonde boy over in the group of sixth years Albus."
"Ahh that would be Mr Malfoy I'm sure you are familiar with that name and that of his Father."
Star turned her head sharply looking directly at the Headmaster.
"Lucius Malfoy!!, you've got to be joking Albus, that boy is Lucius Malfoy's spawn?"
Looking back over to the boy in question, Star took in his appearance, the sliver blonde hair the permeant look of snottiness.
"Yup that's Lucius' kid alright"
"Did Mr Malfoy say anything in particular?"
"No Albus; just general boasting about Mudblood's and Voldy."
"Well then my dear there is nothing to be worried about, I am aware of his tendency's, and now you are too, just keep an eye on him, make sure he doesn't get out of hand."
Star turned her head and nodded at Albus, who was looking at her with a smile on his face; she saw the twinkle in his eyes and smirked at him.
"Aye… Aye Boss!"
Getting back to her skimming, Star drifted over to the Gryffindor's Table, the sounds of Quidditch, games and fun echoed back at her as she ran her mine over the students.
"I wonder what the new Divinations teacher will be like, I so Miss Sybil"
A female voice that was high pitched and very sweet popped up on Star's sweep.
Star could only think it was Miss Brown, The student who took Divinations very seriously.
"Oh I hope I don't get in to too much trouble in Potions." A nervous voice quivered, Star looked in Severus's direction briefly, and she noticed he was glaring back at the students as he drank his coffee. The plate in front of him was bare, not having been touched during the meal.
Shaking her head sadly, Star went back to her probing, coming across something quiet interesting.
"Hmm, I wonder if the library has any year book information on Jenn Potter, I'm sure I could find a picture to show Harry."
Star assumed this was the voice of Miss Granger, but how did she know about this, had Harry told her about the dreams.
"I wonder would Sirius know about her, maybe I should ask him... Hmm my head is starting to hurt, weird, wasn't hurting a few minutes ago."
Star quickly pulled out of Miss Granger's brain at this point, it wasn't a good sign if the girl was able to sense the pressure of Star's probe, it always told Star to be careful not to do it too often, or risk giving the person an aneurism.
"Ahh that's strange it's gone now."
Star briefly touched the girl's mind again, just to make sure no damage was done. Having heard the comment she pulled out again and a small grin started to form on her lips.
Brushing over the other two, Star winced when her mind touched Harry's, she could feel the darkness that surrounded him, the feeling that his mind was not his own.
"Poor Harry, I wouldn't wish this on anyone."
Sipping the last dregs of her coffee and placing the mug back of the table, Star stood up, stretching her back slightly, she glanced over at the Head Master then nodding quickly at him she made her way out of the Great hall.
"I don't know about you two, but I'm going to the Library to see if I can find anything about this Aunt of yours Harry" Hermione turned to look straight at her two friends.
"Hang on Hermione, we can all go." Ron stuffed a last bit of toast in to his open mouth.
Hermione stopped suddenly then looked at the boy's, tilting her head to the side slightly she nibbled on her lower lip.
"What's wrong Mione?" Harry noticed the perplexed look on her face.
"Oh nothing, just wanted to burn this moment in to my memory for future reference."
Harry gave her a blank look.
"The idea that you both, B WANT /B to join me in the library to do research."
She grinned at him cheekily, and moved out of his way before he could swat her with his bit of bacon.
The three of them gathered there things and quickly walked out of the Hall and headed in the direction of the Library.
"I don't know about you two, but for the life of me I can't get over this feeling I've forgotten something." Ron looked at his two friends quickly.
"That wouldn't be the fact you have classes now - would it Mr Weasley?"
A female voice startled the three; they quickly turned to see the new Divinations teacher standing before them, with a cheerful smile on her face.
"Oh cripes you're right Professor." Ron blushed slightly.
"If I'm correct the two of you should be headed for "she stopped her eyes lifted to the ceiling quickly.
"Care of magical creatures?"
Harry pulled his timetable out of his bag and looked at it. The teacher was right.
"Your right Professor."
Grinning at him quickly the Professor gave Harry a quick wink that made his heart stop.
"You two better get going as I know for a fact that Professor Snape is lurking around the corridor taking house points off."
"Oh typical, that man is a mensis." Ron grumbled then yelped as Hermione smacked him hissing his name.
"I'll pretend I didn't hear that if you two hurry off to class now."
Ron bounced slightly then grabbed Harry by the elbow and they both rushed off in the opposite direction.
"Well Professor, if you'll excuse me, I was going to the Library." Hermione looked up at her, noticing the slightly far off look in the witch's eyes.
"Yes of course Miss Granger, I was heading that way myself, if you'd like the company for the walk?"
Hermione nodded and the two women set off in the same direction.
Stalking his way carefully down the corridor, Severus had managed to remove 40 house points from at least four different students in the last 20 minutes.
He was quiet pleased with his effort this early in the year.
The removal of house points was a good distraction from matters that concerned him greatly.
Important matters like Voldermort and his continuing role as a double agent.
As well as annoying new matters like the new member of staff.
The display that women had put on since coming to Hogwarts was starting to grate on his nerves.
The fact she was a telepath still rattled him deeply, but her latest actions this morning really made him question the old fool's reasons for hiring her.
Turning the corner Severus stopped, pulling himself in to the shadows quickly, as he noticed the women in question striding down the corridor with one of the other banes of his working life. Miss Granger.
He watched them closely, Miss Granger was still her know it all self, asking questions of the new teacher.
"How do you like teaching at Hogwarts Professor?" Severus noticed the smile that formed on the Women's lips.
"Not sure just yet, Miss Granger, I haven't started yet" This answer made Miss Granger blush, but the Women laughed, "Oh don't worry about that Miss Granger, it's a valid enough question."
At this remark Severus noticed the girl's shoulders relax, she looked back at the older witch and grinned at her.
"Oh that's typical; another lover of the golden trio joins the team." Severus grumbled softly as he's eyes ran over the older witch.
He noticed something interesting about her as pair walked passed him, her way of dress was very different to that of Sybil's. Where Sybil dressed like she her wardrobe had exploded on her, this woman dressed in a more thought out manner.
Her long teaching robes were nothing amazing, a long deep purple colour which hid nothing of what she wore under neath.
The dress she wore under the robe looked like she had stepped out of some gothic opera, the dress was a dark colour, an almost black that brushed along the floor at odd pointed sections of the skirt, the top section was almost see through kind of mesh that was covered by a tight fitting black corset.
The whole outfit was completed with knee high black heeled boots that made Severus shiver slightly.
A small voice whispered to Severus, telling him that she looked about as good in clothes as she did out of them. His eyes widened and he mentally told that voice to bugger off.
Shaking himself out of his thoughts, Severus stalked up behind the pair and sneered evilly.
"20 points from Gryffindor Miss Granger."
On que the two women turned staring at him, Miss Granger giving him a shocked expression.
"And what might I ask for?" Professor Star stared back at him, her eyes digging into to his.
"Loitering "Severus looked at her smugly, and glared back at her.
"But I wasn't Loitering sir." Miss Granger gasped looked at Professor Star for help.
Looking at Him then looking at Miss Granger, Severus watched the women lick her lips quickly before speaking.
"25 points to Gryffindor - Miss Granger for assisting a New Professor, in finding her way to the Library."
Professor Star looked back at Severus and smirked at him before turning back to Miss Granger and leaning down to whisper to her, Severus strained to hear what she said, barely making out
"Don't worry he was always making sad claims when I knew him at school."
Severus blanched at this comment, but quickly recovered his shocked expression by sneering then turning quickly to stalk down the corridor and away from the two women.
He had a lot to think about and if she had known him at school than he was in for a bigger bout of annoyance then he would care to think about.