A Forgotten Queen

Chapter Seven

By Chang Liko

Disclaimer: I own nothing. Unfortunately.

The three of them made their way through the halls of the castle, the shadows serving to conceal their movements from any who might decide to pass them. All three of them had a common goal. To do their best to annoy the only teacher that would react accordingly. Professor Severus Snape, Potions Master.

As they came upon the potions classroom, what appeared to be the leader motioned frantically to his companions, sending them signals that would set their plan in motion.

Nodding, a figure stepped out of the shadows, a ninja costume covering her from head to toe, hiding every feature except for her eyes, which were a stunning dark blue. Turning to the figure still encased in shadow, she motioned quickly with her hands, her fingers moving rapidly as she expressed her thoughts without saying a single word.

Pausing, she watched the shadows for a moment before nodding, apparently satisfied with what had been replied to her. Turning to face the door to the potions class, she shook her head, almost seeming to pity Snape at that moment.

Walking to the classroom door, she gently touched the handle, murmuring a few words so soft that not even Dumbledore himself would have been able to believe. After a moments pause, she twisted the doorknob, nodding with satisfaction as it turned easily under her direction.

Turning to the other two, she nodded once before stepping inside, all signs of her disappearing.

Stepping out of the shadows, the other figure nodded to the leader before following her inside the classroom, leaving the last figure, the leader of the little group, to keep watch for any who may decide to approach as the started their work for the year.

Inside the classroom, the figure in the ninja costume was approaching the solid wooden desk that stood in front of the various smaller tables that held the students during class time. Pulling something out of her costume, she walked around the edge of the desk, pulling out the chair that was situated behind the desk, the chair that held Snape during his classes.

Smirking at her companion, she ducked down behind the desk, disappearing. There was a muted clicking sound, followed by a muffled curse. After a few moments, she stood, dusting off her gloved hands and nodding satisfactorily. Reaching into her pocket, she pulled out something flicking it to her companion, eyes sparkling gleefully.

Catching it, he looked at it, letting out a muted chuckle that shook his shoulders. Catching her eye, he nodded, moving off towards the board that was pushed near the side of the class, the board that Snape used to give his classes instructions on.

Stopping in front of the board, he held up what looked like a piece of chalk and began to write on the board in large, swirling lettering. The strange thing about it was that the words disappeared from the baord before they could even be read.

After finishing with the board, he tossed the chalk back to the ninja. Nodding to each other, they quickly set about rigging the rest of the pranks they had thought up.

After a few moments, they stood back, surveying the room with a practiced eye. Looking at each other, they nodded, heading towards the door. Cautiously, they slipped out into the hall, glancing at their lookout to see if anyone was approaching. With the return of a negative answer, they visibly relaxed and the female of the group turned back to the door, closing it quietly and placing her hand back on the handle, whispering softly.

Turning back to her companions, she nodded, motioning that they only had an hour or so before they were due to appear at the Great Hall for breakfast.

Nodding, the two looked at each other, motioning a farwell to their female counterpart before blending into the fading shadows to head back to their rooms.

"Sere! Wait up!" Fred called out, running down the hall towards breakfast as he spotted his long time friend.

Pausing, Serenity glanced behind her, smiling brightly when she saw her friend. "Fred!"

When he finally caught up with her, he grinned, panting slightly. "Why didn't you come to our room last night? I figured that you'd want to spend some time with your best friends, after all this time you've been away."

Gasping, Serenity covered her mouth, exclaiming in mock horror, "A Slytherin? Friends with a Gryffindor? Who knows what kind of evil that would bring about!"

Rolling his eyes, Fred tossed his arm around her shoulder, grinning when she jumped slightly as his twin showed up to toss his arm around her other shoulder, enfolding her between the two of them.

"What evil indeed! Just think! The destruction of everything chocolate and sweet in the world!" George exclaimed, his voice terrified.

Gasping in horror, Serenity glared up at him, muttering, "You do not joke about chocolate never existing. It's sacreligious!"

Bowing slightly, George replied, "As my lady wishes!"

Giggling, Serenity nodded, satisfied.

Shaking his head, Fred glanced around at the looks they were getting as they entered the Great Hall. Seeing the envious and longing look that was being directed towards the three of them by someone he knew well, Fred grinned. Stepping away from Serenity, he bowed low, exclaiming just loud enough for everyone to hear, "My lady! May I have the indescribable honor of escorting you to your seat for this mornings meal?"

Startled, Serenity glanced at the amused look on George's face and the mischivious look on Fred's and startled laughing. Composing her features, she bent him a graceful curtsy, replying graciously, "You may, kind sir."

Standing from his bow, Fred took her hand and slipped it through the crook of his elbow, escorting her to her seat at the Slytherin table. Bowing before her again, he pressed a soft kiss across the top of her knuckles, saying, "I thank you for this honor, m'lady. I hope that you enjoy your meal, and that the day sees fit to bring you every pleasure."

Smiling demurly, Serenity curtsied before him once again before taking her seat next to Draco and watching Fred walk back to his hyperventalating twin. Rolling her eyes slightly, she turned her attention to Draco and laughed at his put out expression.

"What's gotten into him?" Draco demanded, scowling after the Weasley twins as they took their seats at the Gryffindor table.

"They're just playing around, D-chan! Leave them be," Serenity admonished sternly.

Nodding, Draco turned his attention to his plate, trying to get his breakfast eat before they had to leave to go to classes. He still wondered what the little show the Weasley twins had been for, but he decided to ignore it for the moment, giving them the benefit of the doubt. He wouldn't have done that, however, had he glanced up.

Over at the Gryffindor table, a certain someone was staring at the Slytherin table, a dazed look on their face. He was staring at Serenity.

To Be Continued...

A/N: I'm sorry I haven't gotten this up sooner, but I've been a little busy. I also apologize for the shortness of the chapter, and I'll try making the next one longer. I hope that you liked this chapter as much as you have the other chapters I've posted for this story. Please feel free to review!!