chappie four
Holly and Blair gasped when they saw Hogwarts castle for the first time in all its grandeur.
"Merlin, it's beautiful." they whispered together.
Draco just rolled his eyes and said, "Oh come on, you've seen much better."
"So?" they said. "You've seen it for the last five years! This is the first time we've seen it and we both think it's an amazing sight to behold."
"Whatever." mumbled Draco as they walked into the castle.
In the Great Hall there were nervous first years, the House tables, and over them the House colors.
"Well, see you two gals after you get sorted." said Blaise and Draco before walking to the Slytherin table.
"Uh-huh, see ya." replied the girls
"Attention, attention please. Welcome young first years! The rest of our returning students, welcome back to Hogwarts!" said Dumbledore with that familiar twinkle in his blue eyes. "Please create House unity! It is a new school year, so we should all start anew. First of all the Forbidden Forest is still forbidden, second, tomorrow, which is Monday, is a Hogsmeade day. I know you will miss a day of school, but it is so you can have fun. Thirdly, we will have a Halloween party in October, you will have a week of Thanksgiving break in November, and in December, we will have a Christmas masquerade ball and everyone is invited. Fourthly, the curfews for the first through fifth years is eight o' clock and for sixth year and up it's ten o' clock. I also have one more announcement. We have two sixth year students exchanging from Abergavenny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, which is in Wales. Please make them feel welcome. Now, on with the Sorting!"
While the first years were being sorted, Holly asked Blair, "Nervous?"
"Nah." she replied. "You?" the other just shook her head.
"Now for our two transfer students to be Sorted." Professor McGonagall said. "Grenaldi, Blair." Whispers were soon heard throughout the Hall. "Did you hear that? A Grenaldi!" "Yeah, isn't her family super rich?" "Oh my gosh! We're going to school with a Grenaldi!" "Wow she looks dark and mysterious, kinda creepy too." Blair just glared, walked up calmly, and sat down. When Professor McGonagall put the Sorting Hat on her head, it had to think so it spoke to her.
"Ahh, my dear. You have a heart of bravery but antics of mischief. Would you like to follow your heart?" said the Sorting Hat. She nodded. The Sorting Hat then yelled, "GRYFFINDOR!" Professor McGonagall then removed the Sorting Hat. Cheering and clapping was heard quite loudly from the Gryffindor table. Blaise and Draco didn't seem too happy with it.
"Haliwal, Holly." Professor McGonagall said. Whispers again went around the Great Hall. "Geez, first a Grenaldi and now a Haliwal! This year is definitely gonna be awesome." "Aren't Holly and Blair best friends?" "Yeah, and they are both super rich." "Man, that Haliwal is fineee." Holly too ignored the whispers and walked up and sat down, waiting to be Sorted. Professor McGonagall then put the Hat on Holly's head.
"Oh my Miss Haliwal. You are much like you best friend, Miss Grenaldi. You have a heart or Gryffindor but traits of Slytherin. You too want to follow your heart I'm sure?" asked the Sorting Hat. She thought for two seconds and then like Blair, nodded. The Sorting Hat granted her request by shouting, "GRYFFINDOR!" McGonagall removed the Hat as Holly went to go sit next to Blair. They both were extremely happy, as was the Gryffindor House. They had just gotten two of the most famous purebloods anywhere in their House!
"Dang, there goes the chances of either of them being in Slytherin." thought
Blaise and Draco.
"Now, without further ado, let the feast begin!" Dumbledore said as he smiled at the new students.
"Hey Holly, Blair." said Hermione.
"Hey, what's up?" they asked.
"Well, for starters, everyone's talking about you two. They're all happy that they have a Grenaldi and a Haliwal going to their school.
"I bet." said Holly.
"Merlin, can't they just leave us alone?" asked Blair, slightly angry.
"Apparently not." said Ron, as some people passed by and said 'Hi' to Holly and Blair. The rest of the feast went by without much more interesting events except for Ron literally eating three plates full of food in one minute. Then again, knowing Ron, this wasn't out of the ordinary, which were the exact words Hermione said. When everyone was done, people started leaving for their dorms. On the way out, Holly gave Blaise and Draco goodnight kisses on the cheek. They both blushed, but Blaise blushed harder. This earned her some skeptical looks that were soon erased for two reasons; one being that they remembered Dumbledore's speech and two, the two Slytherin boys glared at them.
Blair just said, "Night Blaise."
"Hey what about me?" piped up Draco.
"What about you Malfoy?" Haley asked irritably.
"Don't worry about it Draco. We're all pretty tired, so I'm sure it's just because Blair's tired." said Holly as she gave Blair a you-promised look. Blair just shrugged. Blair and Holly soon met up with Harry, Ron, and Hermione. When they got up to the Fat Lady, all five of them said at the same time, "Fortuna Major." and the portrait swung open. When Holly and Blair stepped into the Common Room, they both smiled. Red and gold were great House colors. Holly soon yawned and Hermione took the hint and had them follow her to the girls' dormitory. When Blair and Holly got up there, they found that all their stuff had been brought up, their beds were next to each other, and that most of the girls were already asleep.
"That's weird. Literally everyone's asleep and classes aren't til the day after tomorrow." said a puzzled Holly.
"It's because everyone wants to go to Hogsmeade and get the most out of their day." replied Hermione tiredly.
"Oh thanks. Well that makes sense." said Holly. All three girls changed into their pajamas and said goodnight to each other. Blair and Holly told each other to get Blaise and Draco in the morning for mischief making (A/N: ha ha it's the name of the story! how ironic!), and to go to Hogsmeade. Holly then realized in her head that this would be the perfect time to ask Blair what those reasons were from the carriage ride.
"Hey Blair," whispered Holly through the darkness
"Yeah, what?" answered Blair
"What were those "reasons" that you were talking about in the carriage?" asked Holly. Blair then shifted herself so she was facing Holly.
"You've got to promise that you won't tell a soul." said Blair seriously
"I won't. I'm officially sworn to secrecy." stated Holly. The two girls then pinky promised on it.
"Ok," Blair whispered, "I think I like Malfoy, but I'm afraid he might just use me."
"Oh my gosh!!" squealed Holly quietly. Then she said softly and seriously, "He won't use you. I know, because he really, honestly likes you."
"Really?" asked Blair
"Yes really!" replied Holly a little too loud.
"Shh!" hushed Hermione softly
"Sorry!" apologized Holly. "Anyways, yes he likes you."
"Huh, imagine that. Well that's cool, I guess. Oh yeah, by the way, he likes you." said Blair calmly. She said it calmly because she knew Holly would be ecstatic.
"REALLY?" asked Holly in a loud whisper. "Oops, sorry."
"Yes really. He's liked you since he met you. He made not tell you, but he won't find out, right?" said Blair.
"No he won't find out. Thank you so much Blair! Oh yes, by the way, I wasn't supposed to tell you that Draco liked you either, so I guess we're even." stated Holly smartly
"Fine with me." said Blair
"Well the secrets stay here kay?" asked Holly
"Yeah, night kiddo." Blair said sleepily
"Haha, no. But yes good-night." shot back Holly
Sleep soon claimed every girl in the dorm.