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

Then

All three turned to observe their new companion. She stood there vivaciously, her black hair pulled up in a pristine bun, her blue eyes glinting mysteriously. She had a beautiful white chenille sweater on and beautiful navy slacks. A navy scarf was thrown negligently across her narrow shoulders. All in all, the look was one of understated elegance and beauty. Ginny observed her in jealous good-humor.

Now

"Oh my God, Alex, you look beautiful!" Ginny exclaimed. She jumped up and embraced her best friend.

"Well, Gin when did you get here?" she asked when they had sat down. Alex took the seat on the other side of Collin and Ginny sat on the end next to Malfoy. Alexis' eyebrow rose when she saw Ginny's seat mate but she wisely said nothing.

"I got here last night, I missed the Alumni meal, was it interesting?" Ginny responded to her friend's question. She reached out and grabbed a piece of toast from Malfoy's plate, he raised his eyebrow at her and she smiled at him as she took a bite.

"Yeah, about as interesting as a History of Magic lesson," Alex remarked, the group laughed as they were reminded of their interminable sessions in that class. Malfoy watched the companionable exchange in silence, almost envious of the ease in which the communicated. Just then Malfoy's best friend, Blaise walked up, sitting on the other side of Malfoy, across from Alexis.

"Drake, glad to see you could fit us into your busy schedule," he said sarcastically. "And what lovely company you keep these days," he said wryly, nodding to each person in turn, his eyes lingering on Alex. She raised an eyebrow haughtily and surveyed his well-made and doubtless expensive outfit.

"Hate to say it, but you're not the first to call our Alex lovely, I daresay she gets it all the time," Ginny responded blithely, smirking at Collin, who was observing the sparks flying between the two people. Blaise gave her a surprised look, raising his eyebrow and looking between her and Malfoy.

"Well, Weasley, so you finally grew some wit to go with that temper and backbone," Blaise said dryly. Ginny smiled jauntily at him before responding.

"You know, I'd love to have a 'battle of wits' with you...but you appear to be unarmed," As she responded Collin's boyfriend, Hayden walked over. He heard her comment and laughed with the group as he walked up. The former Slytherin gave a curt nod to his house mates and sat next to Collin (okay quick AN ((my first one!)) so you understand the dynamics, on the end of the one side it goes Hayden, Collin, Alex, on the other from the end in, Ginny, Draco, Blaise. Okay back to the story…) "Well, Blaise since you and Hayden have chanced to make an appearance, would you like to join one of our notorious snowball fights?" Ginny asked playfully, leaning over Draco to pointedly look at Blaise. He tore his eyes away from Alex, who had studiously avoided his scrutiny.

"Sure," he responded. Leaning over he loudly whispered "Drake, what did I just agree to?" everyone at the table laughed, drawing a few curious looks. Those who knew the occupants stared in shock, a group of Gryffindors and Slytherins and they were laughing?!?!? Was the world coming to an end!?!?!?!

"Well, you know, now that the numbers are even we can make it even more interesting, Gryffindors against Slytherins, well, what do you say?" Alex said challengingly. She tilted her chin and sent a look at Blaise, he smirked and nodded.

"Smashing idea!" Ginny exclaimed. Everyone looked at her like she was crazy before she started laughing. The lilting sound invited those around her to join in and even those who had no clue what was going on were compelled to smile. "But before we commence the strategic maneuver I suggest we take a recess and reconvene when we are clad in the appropriate attire," Ginny said in her best impression of an English general.

"Great, we'll meet at the front hall about half an hour after breakfast?" Collin asked. Everyone nodded before they began talking about who was going to beat whom, and who would care to wager on the outcome. When Dumbledore released the students to go to class and the former students to participate in the activities offered the group split up and headed its separate ways.

Well, I finally had a bit of inspiration, hope you liked it. Please tell me what you think, I'd love to hear some suggestions.

Dracosbaby7: I thought the fic could be more interesting if they were comfortable with each other, of course there is still a little bit of tension but the real obstacle are the people that surround them. I had hoped the story would continue to something different than what I had originally imagined so I hope it works.

luna and sassy: thanks I'm glad you liked it. Sorry it took so long to update!

musicgirl141: well, since vivaciously can mean animatedly, cheerfully, and chirpily I believe the adjective is in the proper usage but I could be wrong. Thanks for reviewing, I hope you liked this chap, and I hope I answered the question of who the girl is now.

I'm still progressing slowly on how I want this story to go, but I promise to update as soon as I get the next chapter! Lots of love LP