Chapter Two
The school year trolled along without much hiatus. Teachers, having heard of Rik's reputation, wary of having her in their class. But Rik turned out to be a good student, even clever in class. In fact, she surprised her teachers in her knowledge of magic and its properties. To her teachers, Rik was a quiet, intelligent student in class.
To the students, she was either a great friend, or, in the Slytherine's case, she was their worst nightmare. She threw stinging remarks whenever possible and more than once did she employ force. She was never in trouble because the other teachers were happy to see the Slytherine treated so and she was always careful around Snape.
For some strange reason, Snape was always kind to Rik. Kind!!! He never insulted her and she was the only Gryffindor who received points from Snape. People of course wondered but never complained. They were happy with the change. Another change had taken place with the Slytherines. Draco Malfoy,
Draco no longer bothered the rest of the students. He was now quiet and never participated with the pokings of his classmates. He was now seen brooding in the library or in the Slytherine common room, mostly sketching or reading.
This was how the first term was. Two weeks before Halloqween, Harry, Hermione, and Ron were in the common room with Rik.
"They're letting us go to Honeydukes next week," Rom commented. "Are you going to want to go, Rik?"
Rik shrugged. "I don't know," she said. "What I would really like to do is take you guys to a dance club."
The three stared at her. "What you've never gone clubbing?" she asked. Her friends shook their heads. "then we'll have to remedy that," Rik said and stood up.
"Where are you going?" Harry asked.
"To talk with Dumbledore," Rik answered and left.
"Do you actually think they'll let her?" Ron asked.
Hermione shrugged. "Maybe," she said.