As It Seems

LunarianPrincess

Alumni Week is the one time where Hogwarts is full of new and old students. A mix-up has two enemies sharing a room and learning more than they ever wanted to know about each other. However if they want to save Hogwarts and life as they know it they must band together and find a way to defeat Voldemort's final attempt at power.

Pairings: GW/DM

Disclaimer: I don't own the Harry Potter Universe/Characters. Some of the characters might seem OOC, but bear with me. Feedback is appreciated and wanted but please try to keep criticism constructive, Thanx in advance

Her mouth dropped open as she viewed the man opposite her. His pale blonde hair was immaculate, as always, and his grey eyes surveyed her with astonishment. His sensual mouth was open as he regarded her with an astounded expression, as she was sure she was doing the same thing.

"Malfoy!" she exclaimed in amazement. "What are you doing here so late?"

"I could ask you the same question," he drawled with his customary arrogance.

"I just got out of my job, I have nothing to hide, while I'm sure you cant say the same." She said acidly. He just smirked at her. She took his silence in stride and surveyed his appearance. He wore black slacks and a crisp dress shirt under his well made and undoubtedly expensive cloak. She noticed he was giving her appearance the same evaluation. "So, what are you doing back?" she asked to fill the silence.

"It is alumni week, right?" he said caustically. "Honestly, Weasley, I didn't know you were stupid as well as poor," he sneered. She raised her eyebrow at his barbs.

"So we're back to that petty thing, gees Malfoy it's been what, 7 years since we've seen each other, you'd think you'd be able to come up with some new material in that amount time," she replied acerbically. She knew it hadn't really been that long. She had seen him in the Cosmic Cadence before she went on to perform, she hadn't seen him when she was on stage though. He just rolled his eyes and stared out the foggy window.

She crossed her arms angrily and did her best to ignore him. It was a near thing since he was so close and intriguing. Luckily the carriage rolled up to the entrance shortly. She wrenched open the door and hopped out lightly. She heard him do the same she went to stride forward and found her footing uncertain on the icy ground. She winced as she anticipated impact. She opened her eyes tentatively when she didn't crash to the ground. She looked up and found herself meeting amused silver eyes. He grinned at her before righting her.

"So, Weasley can't keep your feet on the ground around me?" he inquired pompously. She ignored the innumerable butterflies that filled her stomach at his heart-stopping grin. Instead she shook her head and rolled her eyes.

"Sorry, to inform you Malfoy but some of your slime must have been on the ground because I slipped on it," she bit out. She strode carefully up the stairs and towards the massive door. She gripped the door and tried to open it, it didn't even budge. She yanked harder but nothing happened. She pulled harder and her grip slipped, she found herself plastered against a hard chest as she tried to keep her balance.

"Move, Weasley, its cold out here and I want to get inside before we freeze," he said darkly. He pulled her up and set her to the side. She surveyed him skeptically as he stepped up to the immense door. He gripped it and pulled, it didn't move an inch. She grinned a second before he pulled harder and the door opened slowly. "Well, are you going to stand there all night or are you going to go in?" he asked her. She scuttled inside the door and he stepped inside next to her. The door slammed behind them and she jumped slightly.

"Miss Weasley, Mr. Malfoy, how lovely it is to see you again," Dumbledore said in his whispery voice. "Would you please follow me?" he asked politely. The former students followed him without a word. He led them to his office and they ascended the stairs. "Have a seat would you," he invited courteously. They both sat and waited for him to reveal why he had brought them here.

"I can't believe this happened, how could it have?" Professor McGonagall demanded as she stalked towards the headmaster's desk.

"I hate to say it, but I agree, this oversight is a bit odd," Professor Snape interjected as he stood nearby. Malfoy and she looked at their former heads of house in wonder.

"Excuse me, professor, but how could what happen?" Ginny asked confusedly.

"Well, Miss Weasley, as I'm sure you're aware, many students have returned for alumni work. Well, unfortunately, you didn't respond to your invitation,"

"I'm sorry, I didn't know if I could get this week off at work," Ginny interrupted anxiously. Dumbledore smiled gently at her before continuing.

"Yes, well, many of the students have returned and we have so many already here, and you and Mr. Malfoy are the last people to arrive."

"Just tell them already, Albus" Professor McGonagall interrupted impatiently.

"Yes, I have a feeling they will need to hear it from you," Snape agreed.

"Yes, Well, we only have one room left, and all the dorms are full," he told them apologetically.

"Wait, you mean that one of us will have to leave," Ginny asked horrified.

"Of course not Miss Weasley," Professor McGonagall responded quickly.

"So, we must share a room for the entirety of alumni week," Malfoy asked forebodingly. He looked confused and not a little annoyed.

"If that is agreeable to you and Miss Weasley, of course we'll give you two a few minutes to decide. He stood up and led the other two professors out of the small office quickly. The two former students watched them leave and turned to each other with serious misgiving.

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