Chapter 7 Part 1
The Party Of The Century At Hogwarts
By:Deep Shadows and EckoStalker
Disclaimer: We used "Get This Party Started" by Pink We already cited it in the writing but we figured it wouldn't hurt to make sure. The Line "You Have been found wanting" Is from Deep Shadows fav movie "A Knight's Tale". The Lines "I'll get you my pretty", "And your little cat too!" is from EckoStalker's fav movie Wizard of Oz!
Authur's Note: This was done completelty sober, we are both under the legal drinking age. This was done under the pure influnce of Chocolate Syrup, Moutain Dew, and Dr.Pepper. Sugar HIGH!!!!
Alexis awoke up to the sun-warmed bed of the Infirmary. She looked over to the bed that Artimis had inhabited only to notice it was empty and freshly remade. She looked around the room to see Madam Pomfrey rushing over to her and checking her for any injuries.
"You were very lucky indeed." She muttered. "You seem to be well enough. Here get dressed and go eat breakfast."
Alexis peered at Madam Pomfrey curiously, "Where... where did Artimis go?"
"Miss Callabella was released about twenty minutes ago. She should be in the Great Hall." The medi-witch stated drawing the curtains closed and leaving. Alexis dressed in a rush, wincing as she rubbed over the raw skin from her burns. She excitedly rushed to the Great Hall to look for Artimis.
She saw Artimis at the Slytherin Table but couldn't see her face because she had oddly sat with her back turned to the Gryffindor Table and had her head together with Pansy Parkinson. Alexis shrugged and went to sit with Fred and George, who relentlessly asked about the lake incident and remarked about they should have thought about it. Alexis saw Artimis look at her, and then Artimis glared like she always did and stormed out of the Hall, looking extremely perturbed. Alexis looked to the head table and saw Professor Lupin whisper something to Snape and turn to a heated discussion with Flitwick. Alexis dug in to the feast, realizing she was famished.
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Artimis had awoken early and dressed before Poppy could say otherwise. She had waited to be excused and rushed off to eat. Sitting by Draco made her want to hurl so she sat across from Pansy who she knew not to well but well enough to make conversation. They sat and talked and she fabricated the story; saying the idiotic Gryffindor had dragged her out to the deeps of the lake with the intent to drown her. Pansy laughed and stated, "Now, don't you regret getting mad at Draco?" Artimis leaned forward and stated quietly, " Don't worry, Draco and me will figure it out. And I was really only scared that the girl would get Draco expelled and I couldn't let that happen, so I lost my cool. I don't even remember half of what I said."
Then she pulled around to see Alexis sitting at her spot with the twins, watching wonderingly. She glared, making sure Pansy saw it, and stormed out of the feast wanting to make it apparent that she was not pleased.
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Lupin chuckled as he watched Artimis storm out. He leaned over to Snape and whispered, " They are back in character again."
Snape growled and replied, " I don't believe that is a good thing." Remus shrugged and went back to informing Flitwick that it was, indeed, too cold for a Warming charm last night.
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Artimis went to the courtyard and waited. Alexis should seek me out we should argue and then duel. She over the plan roughly in her mind all the while seemed totally relaxed on this beautiful Sunday morning. She then heard it, the rustle of cloaks. Of course everyone would follow Alexis if she seemed angry. She inwardly chuckled. She stretched comfortably on her bench and waited.
"Hey, Callabella! Willing to go for another dip?" Alexis's voice carried over the courtyard. Showtime! Artimis thought as she stood and looked in boredom at Alexis.
"Haven't you had your share of embarrassment Mudblood?" She asked coolly, her eyes narrowing at Alexis.
"Oh you'll pay for that, Wench!" Alexis yelled drawing her wand. Artimis drew her wand and laughed. "You wish to duel it out with me, Midget. I highly doubt you could handle it." She chided.
"Afraid Artimis? Scared to Duel me?" Alexis asked menacingly.
" I fear you not, to the death then?" Artimis questioned, her eyebrow raised in amusement.
"Nay, I would not like the kiss for simply killing you." Alexis replied. "To the point that one can no longer cast spells."
"Fine." Artimis looked around, and then pointed to some Ravenclaw boy. "You, boy, you be caller!" she hollers, motioning him forward.
He steps forward anxiously, calling, "Wands at the ready." Artimis drew her wand in front of her face, her Wannabe Snape smirk coming over her face. Alexis followed suit a playful smile dancing across her lips.
"Turn and walk!" The boy yelled, the air filling with energy. Artimis pondered as she walked. Why does this feel so serious? There is too much energy for all this. "Ready! On the count of three." The young man stated.
Artimis drew herself up into the stance she stole from Snape. It seemed comfortable, and it worked for her. Alexis drew her up like Harry does, all arms and no legs.
"One... Two... Three!" was hollered.
"Expelliarmus!" Alexis shouted quickly, gracefully turning and flicking her wand out.
Artimis, expecting the spell, hollered, "Impervius!" and the spell bounced back to Alexis. Alexis did a back flip and the spell brushing under her airborne body. She landed on her feet and smirked.
Artimis, knowing Alexis was to high on herself, cried out, "Locomotor Mortis!"
Alexis drew a look of surprised on her face and steadied herself. Then with almost glee, noticing the mistake as planned, she said "Impedimenta!" Artimis froze, cursing herself under her breath. The crowd figured she was down for the count began cheering. Artimis moved her hand and Alexis didn't notice her curse wearing off. "Petrificus Totalus!" Artimis hollered and Alexis's limbs snapped to her and she fell over, defeated. Artimis with pride walked over to Alexis prone form, kneeled and smirked, "You have been found wanting." Then with an air of superiority, she stood and looked about. Almost everyone cheered, a few looked glumly at Apollo who was bookie for today as they paid up. "I guess I won.," she cooed to Pansy who had walked up to her. Pansy patted her on the back and stated "Revenge is sweet, is it not!" Man that felt good. She pointed her wand to Alexis and nonchalantly stated "Finite Incantantem!"
Glaring as evilly as she could manage without smirking, Alexis sulkily pulled herself up and stated seething in a high pitched voice," I'll get you my pretty," she walked off a few paces, then turned and cupped her hands around her mouth, adding ,"... and your little cat too!" Most of the spectators, besides those of the Slytherin house, bust up laughing, not really knowing why. Above the noise was heard loud smooth laughter, the sound filled the area. Everyone stopped laughing and turn towards the back wall. There stood Remus Lupin, laughing heartily, and beside him stood none other than Professor Snape, who was glowering at everyone. In the next instant the courtyard was empty, students taking off in every direction. Alexis, Artimis, Draco, and Pansy were left standing dumfounded. Artimis rushed over to Draco whispered something in his ear and he looked to her smiling.
Alexis looked at Professor Snape and started stuttering " Ummm, Is thhhhiisssss a good timmmme to comment on youuuuur Hair?"
Artimis fell over laughing. Draco picked her up by her arm. Pansy had dashed off in the confusion of Alexis.
"Malfoy, Callabella, Whyte! Follow us!" Snape hollered. Lupin had stopped laughing and it looked like he was wondering where everyone had gone. Artimis wove her hand in Draco's and walked ahead of Alexis. Snape walked in the front and Lupin brought up the rear silently chuckling to himself and repeating, "And your little cat too!" Snape only glared at him once saving the rest of it for them. They enter the potion's classroom , and were ordered to sit.
Lupin began to speak but not to them, to Snape. He was barely heard but Snape nodded and rubbed the bridge of his nose. "Very Well!" He stated loudly. He turned to them and they froze. "Artimis, Alexis, you will remain here. Draco, you will report to your common room immediately." With that Draco spared a glance of sympathy for Artimis and glared at Alexis, rushing out the door.
Lupin pulled a chair out and turned it around, he sat his legs straddling the back of the chair. Snape pulled out a chair and sat in it properly even to the point of crossing his legs impatiently. That will be laughed about later! Artimis thought to herself holding all the urges to laugh that Snape sat more lady-like than her or Alexis.
"You two will meet Professor Lupin and I at noon next Monday. Understood. Everything will be explained then. Now leave."
They look to each other and go out the door, then with a silent nod they head their separate ways.
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The rest of the day came and went without much more action. The next morning, Alexis met the Twins in the Gryffindor common room, and reviewed the profits made from the duel yesterday. Even with the ten percent cut taken by the Weasleys and the two percent cut snagged by Apollo as bookie, Alexis had made a pretty good amount. Thirty-two Galleons to be exact. Delighted, she made a mental note to plan a trip to Zonko's soon. She rushed towards the Great Hall, anxious to talk about the event with Artimis. Skidding to a halt, she glanced up and down the Slytherin Table, and spotted Artimis with her flowing jet-black hair at the far end. She began to run towards her, but noticed she was in a heated conversation with a fifth year she had never seen before. Halting, she decided to catch her at another time, wanting to not disturb the seemingly important discussion.
But the issue was, there wasn't another time. Alexis tried to catch her after double Transfiguration, but Artimis hurriedly packed up and sprinted out the door -purposely ignoring Alexis. Confused, thinking she had a bad day, Alexis walked alone back to Gryffindor Tower.
And so it went for the next three days. Every time Alexis drew near to Artimis, her friend glared and dashed off with her unmatched long stride. She asked around, but everyone was apparently clueless. Alexis was worried and a tad bit hurt. This scheme is going a tad bit far.... she thought sorrowfully to herself. Oddly, Alexis glimpsed her chatting with an odd assortment of students. Once a trio of Ravenclaws, a few timid third year Hufflepuffs, surprisingly even a few Gryffindors. Hell, even a Gryffindor prefect. Very odd...
Another strange event, the Weasley Twins had been paying an awful lot of attention to her. It started Wednesday after lunch. Alexis walked upon Artimis gesturing wildly to Fred and George, who grinned widely. Hoping for a chance to ask Artimis what the hell's been going on, she speeded over to them. But Artimis spied her, gave a small surprised gasp, and bolted after giving the quiet signal to the Twins. Sadly, Alexis halted in front of the Weasleys, staring morosely after Artimis's fleeing figure. She turned to the Twins and questioned quietly, "Do you know why she's been avoiding me lately?" Fred and George exchanged a knowing glance, then George stated, over cheerfully, "Not a bloody clue."
"Haven't the foggiest."
"But don't worry..."
"You can hang with us!"
"Wonderful idea!"
So they grabbed her arms and dragged her off as she wondered curiously about their antics. One thing she found out, the Twins knew how to keep a person busy. Oh yeah.
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Artimis was glad she enlisted the help of the twins. Now she could plot without Alexis following her everywhere. She had gotten permission from Dumbledore, had the food arranged, had security assigned, even went through the trouble of finding out what was the hippest new muggle music. This would be excellent. The last thing that need to be done was the present. She pondered as she wandered about Hoggesmeade. Then she saw it. The perfect charm. She rushed in, dragging her father who had come to visit her along. She pointed to a gold necklace with large heart on it. On the charm it said " To My Best Friend".
"Father, If I give up two months allowance could you please buy that for me. I wanna give it to Alexis for her birthday."
"Sure dear, and you don't have to give up your allowance." He said as he gestured the clerk over. She was a young witch with a gorgeous smile that reminded her of Lockhart. Anderes Callabella gestured to the charm. Suddenly Artimis had a thought. "Dad, can it be engraved?" she questioned, carefully. He looked to the clerk who replied "Of course sweetheart."
Artimis pulled a piece of parchment and scribbled something on it. "Can you put this on it?" She asked sliding it to the lady. the lady read it and smile, nodding. Her father smiled and Artimis and said "Have it delivered to my daughter at Hogwarts." With that they left and Artimis felt a weight being lifted.
Several days later Artimis was sitting with a couple of Slytherins who were invited, finalizing the plans. Suddenly the post came and a box was dropped in front of Artimis. Artimis quickly grasp it and shoved it in her cloaks, returning to the discussion. When all was in place, she rushed to the Common room. Draco sat there so she couldn't resist placing a kiss on his forehead. Even if his father is one, I will make sure Draco sees the light. She thought as she rushed to her room. She wrote quickly on a piece of parchment. "Hey A, Prancer wants to play. Same place same time. Love, A" quickly she borrowed Crabbe's owl, and sent it to Alexis. It was a Friday. This school was about to get the party started.
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Alexis bent over her experiment, sweating and very concentrated on her work. She carefully placed her wand near the brewing potion, and very slowly, warmed it. Not too much heat... She must not be disturbed, and was glad her dorm was empty. At the height of the experiment, she heard a slight whoosh, and then a loud crack. Startled, she put to much effort into the wand, and it flared up, causing the viscous liquid to bubble erratically, then explode -coating her in purple goop. Funny, it tastes like Jell-O... I hate Jell-O...
She annoyingly glanced at the window and sees a fairly large black owl ruffling its feathers outside her window. Curious, she opens the window and the owl sticks out his leg, a piece of parchment tied to it. She unravels the string and the owl silently took wing and soared into the evening sky. She read over it, and then smiled widely. Prancer...Artimis.... the gymnastics room!
Hurriedly, she changes out of her sticky robes, and races down into the common room, halting in surprise. It was totally empty. Not a soul inside. Well, except for one of the prefects. She stared at him in confusion, he looked up from his book and shrugged in confusion also. Dismissing it as one of those odd moments, she continues out the portrait hole, racing down the stairs in enjoyment. The prefect stands, and carefully watches her go. As she disappeared, he stepped out of the room, and magically sealed the door. Then stealthily traipsing down the stairs and quickly turning down the opposite hallway from Alexis's route, smirking knowingly.
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Artimis stood in the middle of the room, dressed completely in black. I look like a damn death eater. No don't think about that, not now, this is her night not yours, she thought carefully as Alexis rushed in and gasped.
"Hey Starburst, It's me." She stated noting Alexis's surprised expression. Artimis removed her black face cover and smiled. Alexis relaxed and Artimis stated softly, "Turn around I have a surprise for you." Alexis looked at her oddly as she slowly turned around. Artimis walked up to her and placed a black blindfold on her eyes. She whispered in Alexis's ear quietly, "You are going to have to trust my eyes and follow my hands." With that she extracted another black cloak like her own and put it on Alexis. Then placing her hands on Alexis's shoulders she walked her out of the room, slowly down the hallway. Suddenly a burst of voices were heard, and one was unmistakably Snape's. Artimis shoved Alexis to the wall and covered her with her own body. "Don't move, be silent." she whispered. Alexis relaxed and complied. Footsteps were heard passing right by them, Artimis knew they were heading to Gryffindor Common room. Artimis grasped Alexis's shoulder and pulled her from the wall. They walked quicker, Alexis nearly tripping but keeping pace. Suddenly a door was opened and Alexis could smell wonderful things. Artimis removed her black cloak and magically sealed and quieted the door. Then she took Alexis's blindfold off and stepped back to the lights. Alexis was surrounded in complete darkness, and tensed up. Suddenly the lights were turned on and every one yelled "SURPRISE!"
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Startled beyond belief, Alexis instinctively pulled out her wand and backed up. But Artimis saw what was coming and quickly grasped her wrist, swinging Alexis's arm wide as she released a shield spell. Artimis grinned, and spoke, "Happy Birthday."
Alexis calmed down and looked around in awe. The room was as big as the Great Hall! Along the walls were tables full of food, Wizard and muggle dishes. Toward the back of the room, near the door, where everyone stood was a bunch of tables. A big sign hung across the Wall above what appeared to be a stage. It read "HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALEXIS!" in bright color changing words. A huge dance floor took up most of the room. Alexis looked to the ceiling and gasped with joy. There were strobe lights, black light, neon light, every kind of light a rave would have. Alexis turned to Artimis and said, "How, did... where... when... Ah, damn it. I thought you hated me or something!" Artimis pulled Alexis close into a hug and said "I could never hate you. I'm just great at being the cunning sneaky Slytherin I was born to be." With that Alexis felt a weight hit her chest and Artimis stepped back. Around her neck was a gold necklace with a Heart on it. The heart said "To My Best Friend." Alexis almost cried, but Artimis put a finger to her lips and told her to turn it over. She did so and engraved in the back was "In the Darkness, I'll be your Light, in the Day, I'll be your Night. (Love Artimis)."
Alexis looked up, staring into Artimis's sparkling eyes. Tearing up, she jumped forward and squeezed her friend. She stood on tip toe and whispered in her ear," Thanks soooooooo much."
A voice piped up " Hey can we party now! Enough with the sappy stuff." Alexis looked to see in shock Draco Malfoy. Artimis turned and stated, "In the words of Pink "LET'S GET THIS PARTY STARTED!" with that music started and the lights dimmed ad the strobe light went off. Artimis lead Alexis to a table where presents were stacked. Artimis yelled to her over the music "DON'T ever tell me no one loves you again!" Then all of a sudden a smirking Fred swept Artimis on to the dance floor. Alexis was swiftly attacked by George and dragged on to the floor. "I DONT DANCE!" Alexis hollered. George pour something in her mouth and stated "You do now!" A little while passed and Alexis found herself dancing with almost everybody, even Draco. She heard the shrill voice of Lee Jordan squeaking as Artimis scolded him about spiking the punch. The music was a even combination of Wizard hits and Muggle jams. Suddenly the lights went on and everyone looked to the stage as the music stopped. Artimis stood there in a beautiful dress, smiling. "I want to personally thank everyone for coming. This was my hope that for one night all house could be slightly friendly. This party is no where near done with but I want to tell all of you if you hear the door open and see a teacher that it is your job to yell it out so we may all get out fast. I have made the room have an escape door in the chance that this happens.-" She gestured to a door behind the stage. "The bathroom are located at that door and I have charmed the rooms with the help of Miss Granger that only females may enter the girls bathroom and only males can enter the boys. Now PARTY ON!" she said as the lights went off and music started. Everyone started dancing and Artimis went to go get some food. Then she smelt it. She looked over to see Lavender and Colin smoking something that was not tobacco. As she got closer she saw Luna Lovegood and Lee Jordan doing the same. She decided that it was a night for fun so she ignored it, against her better judgment. Alexis was dancing with Harry, laughing and having a blast. The lights reflected of off her charm that she did not realize was glowing slightly. The night went on and no one wished it to end.
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Seven fifteen in the morning and there were people crashed on tables, chairs, everywhere. A few people were dancing and it was apparent that Lee has successfully spiked the punch. Artimis stood on a table with a bowl of pudding, eating ravishingly, and then grabbing another bowl. Walking around she noticed Alexis had fallen on the same table with a bottle of chocolate syrup in one hand and glass of punch in the other. A few people danced to the music that was still vibrating the room. Then Artimis found some yellow stuff with noodles. She attacked it and found that she was in love with Mac and cheese. She sat crossed legged on a table her dress being changed for shorts and a tank. MY KINDA PARTY! was echoing in her mind as she devoured all the macaroni and cheese in sight. Then, thirsty from all her eating, Artimis hit the punch bowl singing about her wonderful pudding.
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Alexis was having the time of her life, and George's wonderful dancing potion did a number on her. Parched with thirst after her 18th dance that evening, she weaved her way through the huge crowd of partygoers. Then, Alexis found the punch.
Little did she know of Lee's little experiment with it, and poured herself a glass. At the first taste, Alexis was hyped up and ready to do anything. She felt as if she was floating practically the whole time. She even found she had the nerve to grab Draco and twirl onto the low stage with him, in his astonishment. But she didn't care.
She came into awareness a few hours later to find herself chugging down a bottle of chocolate syrup, several other bottles surrounding her. Across from her stood a overly large dude chugging his own bottle. A crowd of spectators had gathered and were yelling encouragement. The challenging dude wavered and dropped his bottle, looking sick. Alexis kept on chugging until she had finished what she heard was her 11th bottle. She raised her hands in victory, the small crowd cheering wildly, her face and robes covered in the sticky sweetness. She vaguely glimpsed Artimis's brother Apollo taking money from a few disgruntled Slytherins and grinning triumphantly. Then she turned and promptly puked.
Again she awoke, sprawled on a table, looking up at Artimis who seemed to have taken a fancy to the Mac and cheese. Oh well, who cares... where's that damn punch, oh yeah, in my hand... she sloppily took a swig and sat up, head swimming. Music was still blaring and miraculously, people were still moving. She looked to her side and found... cake. Lot's of cake. Ooohhh...
Next thing she knew, she was sitting on the ground, with her back to the door. Her hands and face were smeared in chocolate cake, but she still held firmly onto the half empty syrup bottle, every now and again drenching a piece of cake with it. She sighed, and thought aloud, "I feel very... content."
There was a snicker from behind her and Artimis's drugged voice replied, "No you're drunk, when I get my hands on Lee, oh wait I'm sitting on him. OH WELL"
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Severus wanted to kick himself, Why hadn't I had thought of the room of requirement. I spent all bloody night trying to get into an empty common room. He walked briskly down the hallway and found the door he was looking for. He inhaled sharply, placing that glare on his face and tried to open the door. Well at least they thought to seal it. He mentally remarks. He angrily cast "Alohamora" and he heard the door unlock. He opened the door, and then shut it swiftly. He was not prepared for the volume of the music. He opened it again, and staggered back, staring in amazement at room. He walked in and saw Draco collapsed by the door, a bottle of Syrup in his hand and some dribbling down his cheek, looking defeated. Then in front of him sat Alexis Whyte, happily drinking syrup and shoving cake in Draco's face. She was covered in chocolate spattering and cake icing, mumbling incoherently. The music shifted and he heard Artimis Callabella up on stage singing "I wish I was an Oscar Meyer wiener...", and then she got off, beating Crabbe with a hotdog. He sighed and Alexis looked at him drunkenly, "Want some cake?" she asked raising her hand up and falling back on him. He looked up and read the sign. Then he heard Artimis holler, " SNAPE! SNAPE ALERT, EVERYBODY UNDER THE TABLE, HE WONT SEE YOU!" she said as everyone looked up and saw him. Then, half of them rolled over and went back to sleep as the other half dived under table, while some ran out the back door. Artimis got up, brandishing a hotdog as her wand and said, "Petficuala Totaluisa!" then she fell over. Alexis lifted her head and yelled, "You go get em, ARTIMIS!" Then she turned and puked on Professor Snape's boots. He jumped back in disgust and she got up, offering him cake and walking towards the punchbowl. He shouted, "Ennervate!" Everyone looked up and yelled. People rushed towards the back door, the bathroom, even towards the door Snape stood in front of. Artimis grabbed a microphone and yelled, "PLAN B, every man for himself!" as she rushed for Alexis. Snape stepped forward and grasp Artimis's shoulder and she fell over. Alexis tripped over Artimis's long legs and ended up sitting in Artimis's lap. She happily offered Artimis some syrup this time, and drank heavily from her punch glass. Artimis grabbed the glass and chugged it, not wanting to be aware of the punishment coming. Suddenly she saw Dumbledore talking to Snape and Snape stomping angrily. He gestured to his boots as Artimis leaned over and puked, some of it getting on the back of his long ass cloaks. He yelled angrily and Artimis felt herself being lifted as Alexis falls over grasping her syrup bottle to her chest. Then it all went black. Suddenly, she felt a weight on her and saw Alexis slobbering on her, chocolate syrup bottle in her hand. She looked around and saw Snape on the other side of the room with Lupin, yelling at some Hufflepuff boys as they placed them on the ground. Artimis picked Alexis up and bolted out the door, Alexis yelling about leaving her baby -referring to her chocolate bottle. She rushed passed a startled McGonagall and kept running as Alexis yelled to her if she wanted some cake. She ran to abandoned classroom and threw Alexis down, sealing the door and sliding down it. What just happened? Alexis belched and rolled over. Artimis summoned a sleeping bag and some blankets and set Alexis in them cleaning the chocolate syrup from her friend's face. Note to self... Kill Lee! she noted as she summoned herself some blankets and crashed.