Title: The Beggining of the End (04)
Author: Procella Nox noctis
Category: Humour
Sub Category: Romance
Keywords: Hermione, Blaise, Amelia, Council
Sneak-peek: "Err...I ....." Hermione was lost for words as a half naked Blaise Zabini sat beside her on a double bed.
Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter and unfortunately never will. No money is being made out of this story, which is a pity, it's really good.
A/N: Oh my god! So many reviews in one day, it's amazing. Must thank everyone: BabyGooGoo2 (hey you're back, nice. Small words mean big things), Fleurbleue (yeah, I know, confusing for now, that's why it's under mystery, but things will clear up some time), Dragon Blade5 (I brought Sirius back from the dead because I love him too much, of course he'll appear some time soon) Jenn (Thanks, I hope you like it a bit more in the future, but it's your opinion), SugarCoatedFate (I praise myself for bringing him back too, you have no idea how hard it was), kitkat2029 (Thank you, my story loves you too, lol), Rose (thanks), Sokorra(Okay, I'm all clear on your name now, thanks for the review), ESP (yeah, I know as if this is really going to happen, but I can dream, and if I can dream I can write, and if I can write you can read and enjoy. I hope your appetite for surreal stories won't go down before the story is over, I don't want you flaming me). Phew, eight reviews in one chapter, whoa, I outstood myself. Everybody I haven't thanked, you can kill me or mutilate me, my secretary will make an appointment. Enjoy!
Four: Amelia and More Mystery
Honey crawled her way into the hide-out. Several people recognized her, but none said a thing. She was very appreciated there even in her fox form, and the Priori Incantatem did not hurt animals anyway.
She walked passed two witches who were doing a Heating Charm without wands, and entered the big tent in the middle. A lady was in there, reading Bram Stocker's Dracula, and muttering.
"Stupid muggles, what do they know about vampires? They wouldn't recognize one if it bit them in the arse. Not that they'd lower themselves to that level."
"Arguing with Stocker again, Amelia? How many times have you read that book?"
"Honey, what the fuck are you doing here? Have you secured the door?"
"Door's fine." Hermione rolled her eyes.
"This is really stupid. Coming here at night, what happened? You didn't get the new guy killed, did you?"
"No! But he doesn't believe me."
"I thought he wouldn't do that. He doesn't trust a thing coming out of a muggle-born's mouth. Slytherin to the bones."
"You didn't happen to see my T-shirt, did you?"
"No, what atrocity did it say this time?"
"Nevermind. Anyway, I kind of need your help."
"Everybody needs my help, that's why I'm the Counsellor of this team."
"I meant with the boy."
"Oh, the fresh meat. Is he cute?"
"Yes he's cu- it doesn't matter if he's cute. He needs to trust me, or else I won't be able to teach him. I want you to convince him."
Amelia's red eyes twinkled with mirth. "You said he's cute! You like him!"
"Oh, god. How old are you Amelia? 15?"
"151 and holding on. Fine, I'll help you, just, urgh, lets leave now, I hate having to use the ring, it's safer by night anyway."
"Thanks." Hermione transformed herself into the fox, while Amelia grew her wings.
For many persons, Amelia was a friend. Hermione was one of them. To others she was a fierce enemy. Many feared her for being who she was, a vampire. But once you got to know her, it turned out that she was actually a woman who had a childlike spirit and whose favourite pastime was criticizing Bram Stocker's "Lame excuse for a vampire's description". But when she was mad, she hardly remembered who was friend and who enemy. Hermione liked her best when she wasn't mad.
"Now remember, I want you to make him trust us, not be scared of us. So be calm." Hermione said as they approached the front door.
"Yes mother. One day you'll get into trouble for being like that Hon, and I'll be there to laugh my arse off." She said pushing the doorbell.
Helene opened the door this time clad in a red party dress.
"Amelia!"
"Helene!"
"Oh, mon amie, ça va ? " Helene squealed with joy while hugging the older woman.
"Ça va. Ta fille est un désastre, tu sais? Arriver à cette heure. "
"I know, I tried to tell her not to disturb you so late, but the boy needs to believe her. It's so good to see you. Come in."
Hermione passed the two women and went to the living room where her father was busy tying his tie.
"You didn't mention you had a party." She said while helping him do the job.
"I know, it came unnoticed. We'll be back soon though. Nanna is sleeping, poor lady too tired, and Blaise is in his room. Ah, Amelia, I see you could make it!"
Hermione left her parents and her annoying supervisor and went to look for Blaise. Reaching his bedroom she doubted whether to enter or just shout. She entered. Which proved to be a bad idea. He had just came out of the shower, and was wearing no more than a towel, which he almost lost because of the fright Hermione gave him.
"Muggles don't knock?"
"And miss such a show? I doubt it."
"I see you're back."
"And I see you're as sarcastic as always."
"That won't change too soon."
"I brought Amelia to convince you."
"Hermione, could you please leave the room? I'm trying to change in here."
"You won't see me stopping you."
"Is this some sort of a joke?"
"Consider it revenge for your unbelief." Hermione settled herself on his bed and watched him patiently.
"You really want me to get undressed in front of you?" he asked slyly.
Hermione nodded. Blaise slowly took the towel off. "Gah! Stop, don't get undressed in front of me you exhibitionist!" she didn't think he'd actually do it.
"You didn't think I'd actually do it."
"Well no."
"Why are you blushing Ms Granger, see something you like?"
"Err...I ....." Hermione was lost for words as a half naked Blaise Zabini sat beside her on a double bed.
"Is that a yes?" he asked as he drove close.
"Ummm......" she doubted.
"Is it a maybe then?" he took her chin in his hand and leaned in, brushing his lips over hers.
Ah, I've died and gone to heaven, Hermione thought while Blaise was kissing her.
"Well?" he asked his hot breath over her mouth.
"You should get dressed and come down, Amelia doesn't have lots of patience to say." She said and left the room quickly climbing down to the living room, where Amelia was the only person there.
"Where are the oldies?"
"They left. Ooh, somebody looks recently snogged."
"I have no idea what you're talking about." Hermione turned away from the woman.
"Well, there's a first!" Blaise's voice sounded fro the stairs.
"This must be Mr. Zabini. My name is Amelia, Counsellor of the Priori Incantatem, and a vampire by job. Pleased to meet you." Amelia winked at Hermione.
Hermione was mad. She was really furious. It was well past midnight, and Amelia had not explained a thing to Blaise they had only flirted with the other. She didn't know what to do: kill Blaise for kissing her before, or murder Amelia for her unhelpfulness. She decided on Amelia, right after the woman had turned to her mouthing "He has a nice ass." while Blaise had gone for a glass of water.
After that incident Amelia decided it was best to explain quickly, or else the Superiors would get suspicious. So they stood awake until two o'clock in the morning, Amelia trying to convince Blaise he was a sorcerer. After the vampire lost her patience and broke a glass, Blaise was convinced. Then came the hard part. Hermione had to explain to him why her family posed as muggles, to keep Voldemort from finding them. It turned out Voldemort was looking for any sorcerer to be able to complete his power, so every family that had an uninitiated sorcerer in it, took cover and hid. Many posed as muggles, like the Grangers. After explaining it all Blaise could only say:
"So Draco's been insulting you in vane all these years?"
"You're hopeless!" Hermione growled.
"Would you want me any other way?" Blaise grinned at her.
It was about that moment Amelia decided to leave. She bid the kids good night and left them hoping they wouldn't end up dead after that.
Some time later, in Scotland
Ten cloaked figures were seated around a table waiting for Amelia's verdict. They were the Superiors of the Priori Incantatem. Powerful sorcerer from all over the world. The candles flickered as Adrianna Sinistra, the Astrologist of the group arrived.
Amelia started speaking:
"It has begun, the boy believed us. He will take it hard at first but I believe he will learn well under the watch of Honey. There is, however, something you might like or not like. They have a connection, these two children. It isn't strong yet, but it's there. Maybe with time it will grow to be love."
"Impossible, it's dangerous for them!" The Leader shouted at once.
"It has been foretold in the stars as well, My Lord." Sinistra added.
"Perhaps, but they are too young, and they will not understand the complications. What says out Seer?" the Leader asked.
"I say" said Dumbledore, eyes twinkling, "That the youngsters can do well on their own, and will do well on their own. We needn't worry."
"Amen." Muttered Amelia.
The Council dispersed. Amelia was left with Dumbledore. He winked at her knowingly, and left. She smiled, well it turned out her Honey wasn't going to be a prude for her entire life.
E/N: Did you even doubt Dumbledore NOT being a Seer? Anyway, while reading this I got six more reviews, so this makes it fifteen reviews on one chapter. I'm going to thank everybody, again. Flying Free( ) (thanks, here's the new chapter), JeanB (I always imagined hermione as a fox, she's smart and cunning and cute and well, foxy. Enjoy this chapter too.), Lady- Lillikens (thank you, here is more!), Fran( ) (I truly appreciate your review, yes it was really hard with all the back ground info, what's more is that I still haven't revealed all the info yet. This is a mystery for something, no?), Lousie (well, the green initially means I like green, but it will be developed soon, you'll see. I just couldn't bare to skip the explanations, so to make them fun, I let Sirius do the job, he's a natural), Lousie( ) again (thanks again, I want a T-shirt like that too, you know. The kiss was rushed, and this chapter even more, but hey! We're talking about Blaise here. As in playboy Blaise. He can't resist temptation easily, but he'll try, he swears!). I want to ask you a question. How many of you actually read the A/N and E/N ? just to know if I should bother with them.