Hello this is Simply Hopeless here and though this is not my first time
writing for fanfiction.net this is my first time writing a Harry Potter. So
well there is nothing else to say except for the disclaimer where I tell
you I don't own Harry Potter. I own my five books of it but that doesn't
count. So why are you reading this get to the real story. Oh and don't
forget to review.
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Flirting with Disaster
Chapter One: The Deal
Sakura glanced longingly at the Gringotts Wizarding Bank but she dared not enter. She was broke spending her last bit of money. "If only I could break in," she whispered softly to herself but she knew she would be a fool if she tried.
She forced herself to turn away from the snowy white marble building and pulled her hood farther over her head to hide her face. She had an appointment to keep with and hopefully she would get a nice sum of Galleons for it.
She walked silently down to submerge herself in Knockturn Alley. Clutching the piece of parchment in her clawed hands she moved through the twisted alley, past the Dark Arts shops and into a dingy little café.
She slid herself into a booth nearby and waited for her appointment to arrive. "What would you like to eat?" came the raspy voice of an old crone. "I'll take some water if you can spare it," said Sakura and wished to herself that she was back out in the lively street of Diagon Alley.
Her eyes quickly took in the man who sat down across from her and her nose wrinkled up slightly. 'I hate the smell of humans, especially unwashed ones,' she thought to herself but all she did was force herself to smile at the man.
"What's a cute witch like you doing here?" said the man and gave her his most winning smile, which was ruined by his crooked yellow teeth and his rancid breath. 'I don't need this,' thought Sakura and quickly grabbed the hand that was reaching out for her.
She twisted it back till his bewildered eyes filled with pain. She didn't stop till she heard the sickening crack of his bones then she threw his hand away in disgust. He stared from her to his broken wrist then back to her.
"That's my wand hand you just broke," he gritted through his pain. He was about to reach and grab her with his other hand but then his actions were stopped by a male voice saying clearly, "Petrificus Totalus."
Sakura watched in slight amusement as the man was sitting across from her. His arms snapped to his side and she could hear his legs snap together below the table. He was rigid as a board and could only move his eyes were full of surprise.
"Let me guess, you're my client," said Sakura as she slid swiftly out of the booth and lowered her hood slightly so she could get a better look at her client. "You look young enough for the job but....." came the cool collective drawl of Lucius Malfoy.
"But what?" said Sakura frowning at the wizard with the pale skin and cold gray eyes. "I'm not sure you're the right person for the job," continued Lucious. "Listen human!" hissed Sakura between clenched teeth, her blue eyes narrowing into slits, "Looks can be deceiving and I was walking around this earth long before you were even thought of. The type of demon I am takes a long time to grow up and even though my kind still think of me at my age as a teenager of around sixteen years in your human years don't think for a moment that I can't carry a task you set before me. I have the experience."
"I don't doubt it," said Lucius though he frowned at how she spoken to him. "So do I have the job or not," said Sakura looking suspiciously at Lucius. "Will this answer your question," said Lucius Malfoy and let the moneybag dropped into her palms. "It sure does," said Sakura opening the neck of the bag to see if they weren't something else. The Galleons shone at her and she quickly scratched a claw against one to make sure it wasn't lead coated in gold.
"Your information is in this envelope and my son Draco Malfoy will be keeping me posted so I better see results soon," said Lucius Malfoy. "Of course," said Sakura as she tied the moneybag to her waistband.
"Let's get out of here, the dirt and smell alone should drive off any customers," said Lucius Malfoy and pulled out a handkerchief to cover his mouth and nose. Sakura had nothing to argue about and followed him outside ignoring the old crone who had finally come with her cup of water.
As they walked down the street she looked into the envelope. "I'm suppose to kill this Harry Potter person?" said Sakura as she looked at the picture of the boy. "Yes," said Lucious Malfoy only glancing at the picture for a second before looking away in disgust.
"I might need more cash for this since this is the famous Harry Potter, the one who defeated you precious Lord Voldemort," said Sakura looking at Lucius Malfoy through heavy lidded eyes.
A tiny small came to her lips as she saw him flinch at that name. "He-Who- Shall-Not-Be-Name or Dark Lord around me or any others," said Lucius Malfoy. "It doesn't matter a human is still a human no matter what the circumstances," she said and shrugged her shoulders visibly.
Lucius Malfoy threw Sakura against the wall using his wand and then said coldly, his gray eyes narrowing, "He is not just any human and you should do well to show respect to your employer," said Lucius Malfoy before letting him go.
Sakura gritted her teeth and balled her hands into fists trying desperately to hold onto her temper. 'Once I do this I won't have to see this pasty face human again,' she thought and curbed her thought of trying to hurt him.
"Of course Mr. Malfoy," said Sakura through clenched teeth, she made herself smile though it did not go to her eyes. "And take off that hood so I can see you better," said Lucius Malfoy and not wanting to touch her he used the end of his wand to flip her hood back.
"Do I meet with Mr. Malfoy's approval?" said Sakura though gritted teeth. Her long pink hair tumbled out of her hood to engulf her shoulders and Sakura began to message the reddish-brow fox ears on the top of her head.
"My ears don't like to be cramped up," she said as she worked out the kinks before looking at him with big blue eyes that didn't show the hatred she felt for all mankind behind them. Her lips were of the kind that turned slightly upward at the corners so that she was usually giving to smiling though now she was frowning. "Yes you'll do perfectly but....." said Malfoy and looked at her hair.
"Hair stays, I'll just say I used hair-dye and the ears are not a problem," said Sakura and as quick as you could blink an eye they disappeared and human ears appeared to either side of her face were they belonged.
"What type of demon are you?" said Lucius Malfoy. "A kitsune, which are fox demons, which are more commonly found in Japan. At least they have more respect for foxes there then here. They're not chasing them around with dogs while their master are on horses," snorted Sakura in disgust.
"Show me how you transform," commanded Lucius Malfoy. Sakura sighed but in a second she transformed into Albus Dumbledore. "Mr. Malfoy I told you over the phone that I could transform," said Sakura using Albus Dumbledore's voice and looking through his half-moon glasses then her voice changing back to her own she said, "Now if you excuse me I have to make sure I get everything I need off my school list so I could be ready for my first day in Hogwarts."
Lucius Malfoy nodded his head and allowed her to go a little in front of him. When the coast was clear she moved from the shadowy entrance of Knockturn Alley in back into the sunlight of Diagon Alley.
She didn't bother to make sure her head was covered as long as she made sure that her fox tail and fox ears were hidden she would be find. "Hogwarts here I come," she whispered softly, smiling truly for the first time today before walking into the store that had written on the door, 'Ollivanders: Makers of Fine Wands since 382 B.C.' in peeling gold letters.
"Hello Mr. Ollivander I need a wand," said Sakura pleasantly as she walked inside amid the soft tinkle of the bell that sounded in the back. "Be right with you in a minute," came Mr. Ollivander's voice. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
TWO DAYS LATER ON THE HOGWARTS EXPRESS
"Can I share this booth with you guys?" said Sakura pleasantly as she smiled at them. Her slightly curly pink hair was gathered up into a French braid that ended at the small of her back.
"Sure, why not," said Hermoine. "Hello my name is Hermoine Granger," said Hermoine and held out her hand so Sakura could shake it. She moved Crookshanks from her side so Sakura could sit next to her.
"The one whose giving my cat the evil eye is Ron Weasley," said Hermoine before giving him a look of disapproval, "And this is....." "Harry Potter," finished Sakura. The sixteen-year-old Harry Potter who was reading the Daily Prophet gave her a small smile. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 'Runaway Broom," is the next chapter if you review me. Sakura must get to know this Harry Potter person but what better way but through Harry's favorite pastime, Quidditch. With one jinxed broomstick, and a girl who is more than he seems can Harry Potter survive his first real meeting with his killer? Well review and see. ^_^
Flirting with Disaster
Chapter One: The Deal
Sakura glanced longingly at the Gringotts Wizarding Bank but she dared not enter. She was broke spending her last bit of money. "If only I could break in," she whispered softly to herself but she knew she would be a fool if she tried.
She forced herself to turn away from the snowy white marble building and pulled her hood farther over her head to hide her face. She had an appointment to keep with and hopefully she would get a nice sum of Galleons for it.
She walked silently down to submerge herself in Knockturn Alley. Clutching the piece of parchment in her clawed hands she moved through the twisted alley, past the Dark Arts shops and into a dingy little café.
She slid herself into a booth nearby and waited for her appointment to arrive. "What would you like to eat?" came the raspy voice of an old crone. "I'll take some water if you can spare it," said Sakura and wished to herself that she was back out in the lively street of Diagon Alley.
Her eyes quickly took in the man who sat down across from her and her nose wrinkled up slightly. 'I hate the smell of humans, especially unwashed ones,' she thought to herself but all she did was force herself to smile at the man.
"What's a cute witch like you doing here?" said the man and gave her his most winning smile, which was ruined by his crooked yellow teeth and his rancid breath. 'I don't need this,' thought Sakura and quickly grabbed the hand that was reaching out for her.
She twisted it back till his bewildered eyes filled with pain. She didn't stop till she heard the sickening crack of his bones then she threw his hand away in disgust. He stared from her to his broken wrist then back to her.
"That's my wand hand you just broke," he gritted through his pain. He was about to reach and grab her with his other hand but then his actions were stopped by a male voice saying clearly, "Petrificus Totalus."
Sakura watched in slight amusement as the man was sitting across from her. His arms snapped to his side and she could hear his legs snap together below the table. He was rigid as a board and could only move his eyes were full of surprise.
"Let me guess, you're my client," said Sakura as she slid swiftly out of the booth and lowered her hood slightly so she could get a better look at her client. "You look young enough for the job but....." came the cool collective drawl of Lucius Malfoy.
"But what?" said Sakura frowning at the wizard with the pale skin and cold gray eyes. "I'm not sure you're the right person for the job," continued Lucious. "Listen human!" hissed Sakura between clenched teeth, her blue eyes narrowing into slits, "Looks can be deceiving and I was walking around this earth long before you were even thought of. The type of demon I am takes a long time to grow up and even though my kind still think of me at my age as a teenager of around sixteen years in your human years don't think for a moment that I can't carry a task you set before me. I have the experience."
"I don't doubt it," said Lucius though he frowned at how she spoken to him. "So do I have the job or not," said Sakura looking suspiciously at Lucius. "Will this answer your question," said Lucius Malfoy and let the moneybag dropped into her palms. "It sure does," said Sakura opening the neck of the bag to see if they weren't something else. The Galleons shone at her and she quickly scratched a claw against one to make sure it wasn't lead coated in gold.
"Your information is in this envelope and my son Draco Malfoy will be keeping me posted so I better see results soon," said Lucius Malfoy. "Of course," said Sakura as she tied the moneybag to her waistband.
"Let's get out of here, the dirt and smell alone should drive off any customers," said Lucius Malfoy and pulled out a handkerchief to cover his mouth and nose. Sakura had nothing to argue about and followed him outside ignoring the old crone who had finally come with her cup of water.
As they walked down the street she looked into the envelope. "I'm suppose to kill this Harry Potter person?" said Sakura as she looked at the picture of the boy. "Yes," said Lucious Malfoy only glancing at the picture for a second before looking away in disgust.
"I might need more cash for this since this is the famous Harry Potter, the one who defeated you precious Lord Voldemort," said Sakura looking at Lucius Malfoy through heavy lidded eyes.
A tiny small came to her lips as she saw him flinch at that name. "He-Who- Shall-Not-Be-Name or Dark Lord around me or any others," said Lucius Malfoy. "It doesn't matter a human is still a human no matter what the circumstances," she said and shrugged her shoulders visibly.
Lucius Malfoy threw Sakura against the wall using his wand and then said coldly, his gray eyes narrowing, "He is not just any human and you should do well to show respect to your employer," said Lucius Malfoy before letting him go.
Sakura gritted her teeth and balled her hands into fists trying desperately to hold onto her temper. 'Once I do this I won't have to see this pasty face human again,' she thought and curbed her thought of trying to hurt him.
"Of course Mr. Malfoy," said Sakura through clenched teeth, she made herself smile though it did not go to her eyes. "And take off that hood so I can see you better," said Lucius Malfoy and not wanting to touch her he used the end of his wand to flip her hood back.
"Do I meet with Mr. Malfoy's approval?" said Sakura though gritted teeth. Her long pink hair tumbled out of her hood to engulf her shoulders and Sakura began to message the reddish-brow fox ears on the top of her head.
"My ears don't like to be cramped up," she said as she worked out the kinks before looking at him with big blue eyes that didn't show the hatred she felt for all mankind behind them. Her lips were of the kind that turned slightly upward at the corners so that she was usually giving to smiling though now she was frowning. "Yes you'll do perfectly but....." said Malfoy and looked at her hair.
"Hair stays, I'll just say I used hair-dye and the ears are not a problem," said Sakura and as quick as you could blink an eye they disappeared and human ears appeared to either side of her face were they belonged.
"What type of demon are you?" said Lucius Malfoy. "A kitsune, which are fox demons, which are more commonly found in Japan. At least they have more respect for foxes there then here. They're not chasing them around with dogs while their master are on horses," snorted Sakura in disgust.
"Show me how you transform," commanded Lucius Malfoy. Sakura sighed but in a second she transformed into Albus Dumbledore. "Mr. Malfoy I told you over the phone that I could transform," said Sakura using Albus Dumbledore's voice and looking through his half-moon glasses then her voice changing back to her own she said, "Now if you excuse me I have to make sure I get everything I need off my school list so I could be ready for my first day in Hogwarts."
Lucius Malfoy nodded his head and allowed her to go a little in front of him. When the coast was clear she moved from the shadowy entrance of Knockturn Alley in back into the sunlight of Diagon Alley.
She didn't bother to make sure her head was covered as long as she made sure that her fox tail and fox ears were hidden she would be find. "Hogwarts here I come," she whispered softly, smiling truly for the first time today before walking into the store that had written on the door, 'Ollivanders: Makers of Fine Wands since 382 B.C.' in peeling gold letters.
"Hello Mr. Ollivander I need a wand," said Sakura pleasantly as she walked inside amid the soft tinkle of the bell that sounded in the back. "Be right with you in a minute," came Mr. Ollivander's voice. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
TWO DAYS LATER ON THE HOGWARTS EXPRESS
"Can I share this booth with you guys?" said Sakura pleasantly as she smiled at them. Her slightly curly pink hair was gathered up into a French braid that ended at the small of her back.
"Sure, why not," said Hermoine. "Hello my name is Hermoine Granger," said Hermoine and held out her hand so Sakura could shake it. She moved Crookshanks from her side so Sakura could sit next to her.
"The one whose giving my cat the evil eye is Ron Weasley," said Hermoine before giving him a look of disapproval, "And this is....." "Harry Potter," finished Sakura. The sixteen-year-old Harry Potter who was reading the Daily Prophet gave her a small smile. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 'Runaway Broom," is the next chapter if you review me. Sakura must get to know this Harry Potter person but what better way but through Harry's favorite pastime, Quidditch. With one jinxed broomstick, and a girl who is more than he seems can Harry Potter survive his first real meeting with his killer? Well review and see. ^_^