Chapter 3 Faint(A/n: SORRY FOR THE LONG WAIT!)
Malia's POV
Once I woke up I saw a white ceiling above me and a window in front of me. I looked out the window and trees were speeding by. I just realized, "Holy shit Im moving!" I said aloud as I sat upright.
"Malia! Your finally up. You've been out for five fricken days!" Ashley said excited.
I was still looking around dazed and confused. Then I noticed a guy sitting next to Ashley. He had blonde hair that fell over his brilliant grey eyes.
"Umm...where am I?" I tried to ask calmly.
"Oh yea, umm, we are on a train heading for Hogwarts." Ashley said a little uneasily.
"We're in Europe! Holy shit!"
"Yea and the school we are going to isn't exactly...uhh... normal." Said Ashley even more uneasily.
"What do you mean?"
"Well maybe Draco should explain." Said Ashley nervously glancing over to the blonde guy.
I looked over at the blonde boy obviously knowing that he was Draco. "Well....talk." I was beginning to become impatient.
"Oh, well, Hogwarts is a school of the teachings of Witchcraft and Wizardry." Said Draco.
I looked at the people in front of me. " Do you really expect to me to believe that story. Because I know bullshit when I hear it"
We're telling the truth. Here look at this." Draco Said and he pulled out something that looked like a stick with a handle. "Lumos" A bright light shined from the tip of the stick.
"What the hell is that?" I said pointing at the now glowing stick.
"This is my wand. Every Witch and Wizard has one." said Draco diminishing the light from his wand.
'Okay, lets just say I actually believed what your telling me. Why the hell am I going to this school in the first place? I'm not a witch."
"We don't know why they want you here. No one has told us." said Ashley.
Out conversation was interrupted by someone talking over the loudspeaker, "We will arrive at Hogwarts in less then ten minutes, so please be ready to depart from the train. Thank you and have a good year."
The rest of the ride we rode in silence. Questions were flooding my head, I thought it might explode. When the train came to a stop Draco spoke up. "Follow me so you won't get lost. It gets to be a mess of people out there."
Ashley and me just nodded. We followed Draco off the train and into the flood of people. It was raining, I relaxed as I felt the drops of the rain hit my face. When we came up to a whole bunch of black carriages and in front of evert carriage was a scaley, beastly creature. "Oh my god...what the fuck is that!" I screamed stepping back a few paces.
Ashley stared at me, "Malia what the hell are you talking about?" She said quietly because we were starting to attract attention.
"Don't you see it! Are you blind or just retarted cause its kind of hard to miss! There are tons of them! There are tons of them! They're attached to the god damn carriages!" everyone's eyes were on us.
"Malia there is nothing there!" Ashley looked at Draco for help. He just shrugged.
"Why don't you see it! They're right there! I'm not going insane!"
There was a tap on my shoulder. I spun around and there was a boy with jet black hair, striking green eyes, and a thin lightning bolt scar. " I'm Harry Potter. I can see them too."
"You can! Thank god, I'm not going insane!" I was so relieved because I was beginning to doubt my own sanity.
"Here get in this carriage and I'll explain." said Harry.
I got into the carriage with Ashley, Harry, a red-haired boy, and a girl with bushy brown hair. "By the way, this is Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger." Said Harry.
I nodded."Okay why can I see those...things and not Ashley?"
"Well have you ever seen anyone die?" asked Harry.
I found this a very odd question. "Umm.... I don't think so..." then it hit me "Oh my god! Ashley!?" I looked at her pleadingly.
"I'm sorry Malia. Your Mom lost to much blood. There was nothing the doctors could do." Ashley looked down sadly.
I couldn't believe how fast my life was crashing to the ground. " I can see them because I saw someone die."
"Yes, I'm terribly sorry for your loss." said Harry.
We're sorry too." said Ron speaking for himself and Hermione.
"Thanks, it was bound to happen eventually. I just never thought it would happen so soon." We didn't say another word. I was looking out the window when a massive building appeared. "Is that the school?!"
"Yupp" said Harry.
"Wow" was all I could say.
Once we came to a stop we all climbed out of the carriage and headed toward the castle.
"Malia Collins! Over here!"
I looked over to my right and there was a old woman in green robes. Ashley and me said goodbye to Harry, Ron and Hermione, and headed toward the old woman.
"Welcome to Hogwarts. I am Professor McGonnagol. If you will follow me please I can explain to you two why you are here."
We followed Professor McGonnagol into the castle. I was absolutely bewildered by what I saw. It was absolutely beautiful. The walls just seemed to glow. We finally came to a stop in front of a large statue of a eagle.
"Sherbert Lemon" Professor McGonnagol said to the statue.
The statue began to move and stairs appeared. We all walked up the stairs and came into a small anti-chamber. Professor McGonnagol knocked on the wooden door in front of us. A old man opened the door, he was tall and slender and had a long white beard.
"Oh, hello Professor McGonnagol." the old man said.
"Good evening Professor Dumbledore. This is Malia Collins and Ashley Ryan." answered McGonnagol.
"Nice to meet you ladies. Professor you may go and begin the feast while I talk to these ladies." Professor McGonnagol nodded then left.
"Well come on in and take a seat." said Dumbledore. Ashley and me followed his instructions and sat across from him.
"Again I'm am Professor Albus Dumbledore and I am headmaster of this school, and you are probably wondering wh you're here. Well, Malia do you remember a night when you were twelve and you home was broken into?"
I thought back in horror. I placed my fingertips on two scars on the left side of my neck and closed my eyes.
FLASHBACK
I was asleep at my home in Carmel. I was home alone as usual. I was awoken by the sound of footsteps and the creaking of my door opening. As my eyes adjusted to the darkness of the room I became more frightened. I could sense that whoever was in my room wasn't supposed to be there. Then I heard a quiet, spine chilling voice.
"Hello there, you're a pretty one." My eyes had finally adjusted to the blackness. A very tall man my guess 6'' was standing there. His black hair was pulled back and it fell to his shoulders. He was wearing long black robes and his blood red eyes were staring straight at me. I was to scared to speak, I was frozen.
"A shy one aren't you. There's nothing wrong with that." His voice sent chills up my spine.
"Wha..What do you want?" I finally found my voice.
"Ah, she speaks. Oh yea, I'm being very rude. My name is Zackhar. And what is yours?"
"I have to get out of here!" I thought to myself. I jumped out of my bed and ran out of my room and into the hallway when I ran into something and fell to the ground.
"Tsk, tsk, you should not run. You cannot escape."
"What do you want!" I finally screamed.
"Ah yes, all I want is a bit of your blood."
I got to my feet and said a little confused from what he just said. "What?"
"You heard me, I want your blood." His eyes flashed a deeper red and fangs were growing from his mouth. I tried to move but my legs wouldn't respond. He had some kind of power over me. He then began to step closer to me. I was panicking as I felt his hot breath on my neck. Then there was a searing pain in my neck. I could feel blood dripping down my neck. I looked up at Zakhar he was laughing and my blood was dripping down his chin. The he disappeared. I fell to the floor....then darkness.
End Flashback
I opened my eyes to find tears. My fingers tips were still on the two circular scars on my neck.
"I am very sorry Malia, but since you were bitten you have been showing symptoms of Vampirism. So I had you brought here for your own safety." Dumbledore said sadly. Ashley just starred at me.
"So what you saying is that..." I couldn't bring myself to say it.
"Yes....so now you will study witchcraft here. You two must be starving. Follow me...I'll bring you down to the great hall."
We all left Dumbledores office and headed to the Great Hall. Once we got there Dumble dore left us to the front of the hall. He stood in front of all the students and instantly the hall became quiet. "I'm sorry to interrupt your meal but I would like to introduce you to Malia Collins and Ashley Ryan. We will sort them into their houses now." Said Dumbledore.
Ashley went first. She sat on the stool and Dumbledore put the sorting hat on her head. It was about a minute until the sorting hat said, "Gryfinndor!" Ashley went over to sit with Harry, Ron and Hermione. It was now my turn. Butterflies were now invading my stomach. "What if im not in the say house as Ashley?" I thought to myself nervously. I sat on the stool and Dumbledore place the Sorting Hat on my head.
"Hmm," said the hat in my ear. " Very difficult. Emotional problems, oh my goodness yes. And plenty of courage I see. Talent also- but there's anger. A thirst to prove yourself, now that's interesting. So where shall I put you? Hmmm..." I was gripping the sides of the stool so tight my knuckles were turning white. "Well better be...GRYFINDOR!"
I heard the hat shout the last word to the whole hall and sighed in relief. I took off the hat and walked to the table and sat next to Ashley.
"Welcome to Gryfindor!" Said two red-haired twins. "I'm Fred Weasley and this is George."
"Nice to meet you. I'm guessing your Ron's brothers?" I asked.
"Biologically, yes. It's very disappointing though." Said George.
"George!" said Ron agitated
"Ugh...just ignore them." Said Hermione. " So what subjects are you interested in?"
Ashley and me just looked at Hermione confused. We had no idea what any of our classes were.
"Umm...we don't know about any of the subjects." Said Ashley.
"Really? Well there is Potions, Transfiguration, Defense Against the Dark Arts, History of Magic, Herbology and Charms. Those are the main courses but there are some other courses you can take."
After that the conversation led to some sport call Quidditch, but I wasn't paying any attention. I was to busy looking at Draco, and trying not to make direct eye contact. "He has the most beautiful eyes I've ever seen" I thought to myself. I fell our of my trance when I heard Dumbledore's voice.
"Now that you are full you must sleep and clear you head for classes tomorrow. Goodnight!"
At that everybody got up and started up the marble staircase.
"Malia! The pictures are moving!" said Ashley looking at the portraits amazed.
"Oh my frickin' god Ashley! Your right!" I was so bedazzled. (A/n: I love that word!)
During the rest of the walk Ashley and me just walked silently looking at all the portraits. When finally everyone came to a halt.
"Password?" asked the Fat Lady.
"Melda" said the Gryfindor head boy.
To Ashley and my amazement the portrait swung open and a secret passage appeared. I stepped into the room and immediately felt at home.
"Gryffindors quiet down please! Thank you. To those of you who don't already know the boys dormitories are up the stairs and to your left, same goes to the ladies as well except your dormitories are to your right. Goodnight."
Everyone headed for the dormitories, Ashley and me followed. I was still terrified of the idea of being left alone. I found all of my belongings at the end of my bed, and my school uniform lying neatly next to my bed. Ashley's bed was right next to mine so we talked.
"Ashley?"
"Yea?"
"What do you think is going to happen?"
"What do you mean?" Asked Ashley leaning on her elbow.
"Like about everything. Coming to a strange school, and me being a.....Vampire." I whispered the last word.
"Oh I don't know I'm really excited about the whole witchcraft thing. But for you being a vampire, I don't know. I guess its something you just have to get used to."
"Yea I guess."
"Well, I'm tired so night."
"Night" Ashley's words weren't exactly reassuring "What have I got myself into?" I asked myself right before I fell into a dreamless sleep.
Faint
I am
Little bit of loneliness
A little bit of disregard
A handful of complaints
but I cant help the fact
that everyone can see these scars
I am
What I want you to want
What I want you to feel
but its like
no matter what I do
I can't convince you
to just believe this is real
So I let go
watching you
turn your back like you always do
face away and pretend that im not
but I'll be here
cause your all I got
I am a little bit insecure
a little unconfident
cause you don't understand
I do what I can
but sometimes I don't make sense
I am
What you never want to say
but I've never had a doubt
it's like no matter what I do
I can't convince you
for once just to hear me out
so I let go
watching you
turn you back like you always do
face away and pretend that I'm not
but I'll be here
cause your all that I got
I can't fell
the way I did before
don't turn your back on me
I wont be ignored
time wont heal
this damage anymore
Don't turn you back on me
I won't be ignored
No
Hear me out now
you're gonna listen to me
like it or not
right now
A/n: I'm not getting as many reviews that I hoped. I will still continue to write the story but motivation makes it alooot better. So if your reading this please review!!
Nostariel