Dear Diary,
When I arrived at potions Pansy arrived late and everyone sat in pairs, there was someone missing, so I had to sit alone on the table at the back. The Potters were there, both of them, what a bunch of losers. Snape took twenty points from Griffindor because Harry answered him back. Good I hate Griffindors! Just as everyone had settled in the door swung open, 'probably another late Griffindor' I thought to myself, Snape dropped snake venom all over the floor, and I've never seen him look so angry. It was brilliant, that Griffindor had it coming! I looked over, but it wasn't a smelly Griffindor it was Carmella, looking radiantly beautiful. She apologised and luckily Snape didn't take any points from Slitherin. She walked over to Olivia, but she was sitting with Aaron, so Carmella asked him to sit next to me, really how rude, it was as if she didn't like me. Snape caught her talking, I waved at her to sit next to me, but she didn't see me. She had to sit here now, I honestly don't know why she didn't in the first place, we sat together in every lesson, just yesterday we sat next to each other in Care Of Magical Creatures, I wondered what was up. She sat next to me, but didn't say a word. So I said hi, but she muttered something about how she didn't like me and she didn't want to sit here in the first place. Maybe, I had been rude without realising. So I apologised for if I had been, sometimes I get like that Crabb and Goyle complain of it. She pulled her hand away as I was kissing it, she usually liked it. She said she didn't like me. I couldn't believe her! Everyone else was handing in homework, but I don't remember having potions since last year. I asked Carmella what the date was today; she replied to my surprise that it was the 29th, but the last thing I remember was on the 21st, I was in the common room talking to Pansy I briefly recall her holding something in her hand… PANSY! She's done something to me. I know she has.
"So your telling me Draco could not remember anything since the 21st," Dumbledor asked Carmella, who had told him what had happened in the dungeons corridor.
"Yes, it was very strange… he didn't remember anything," Carmella twiddled her thumbs.
"Hmm…" Dumbledor used a spell to retrieve a book off a shelf behind him; he opened it in front of Carmella.
"What is it?" Carmella said peering at the pages Dumbledor had chosen carefully.
"It is the missing book from the library," Dumbledor said.
"Where did you find it? What has this got to do with Draco?" She asked pulling it closer.
"Pansy Parkinson took it, she made an Abeyance potion and gave it to Draco approximately nine days ago," Dumbledor's voice was cool and seemed to float through out the room.
"What! Why!" Carmella was outraged.
"Well, to get him away from you for starters, and who knows what else," Dumbledor took the book back and slid it into place, "You must stay away from her, now that Draco is safe you must keep him away from her too," Carmella nodded her head and stood up. "We cannot expel her yet until we get to the bottom of this." He added as an after thought.
"Thank you for your help," Carmella left the room and headed back to the Slitherin dormitories.
Madame Hooch assembled all the students into their houses and explained the rules to them all.
"The rules of quidditch in Hogwarts has changed this year, there will be two Seekers, one will catch the usual golden snitch, which will earn you one hundred and fifty points. And the other Seeker will catch a silver snitch, which will earn you one hundred points. Both snitches must be caught for the game to end. All other rules remain the same, and remember take it easy on the younger one's," Draco and the other Slitherins started laughing amongst themselves, and only stopped when Madame Hooch blew her whistle, as an indication that the game was about to begin.
"You all have specified which position you would like to play these parts may not be on offer and so you will actually be auditioning for the silver snitch seekers, one for each house, a beater for Ravenclaw and a keeper for Hufflepuff, two chasers for Slitherin and two beaters for Griffindor, you will not all get those parts or the parts that you specified and so some of you will not be joining your house teams this year." She looked around at the enthusiastic faces in front of her, "The captains will be taking notes and when I blow my whistle the game shall end. Are there any questions?"
A tall messy- haired boy raised his hand. "Um, how long will the game last?"
"About twenty minutes, so that is not very long to really shine in front of the captains." She pointed towards Harry, Cho, Draco and a really pretty girl called Orion, who were holding rolls of parchment in their hands, ready to say who was on the team and who wasn't. "Anyone else?"
Melody raised her hand, "Which houses will be paired up together?"
"Griffindor will pair up with Hufflepuff who will play against Ravenclaw and Slitherin," Madame Hooch replied silencing the groans from Slitherin who did not take kindly to playing alongside the Ravenclaws.
"Now take your positions," Madame Hooch dragged a large trunk into the centre of the pitch, and flicked open the lock.
Melody kicked off, she and the rest of the students rose higher and higher into the air. She accidentally crashed in Carmella just as she was taking her position.
"Oww, watch it Potter!" Carmella said checking for broken nails.
"Sorry Dale," Melody said straightening out her Griffindor quidditch uniform. Carmella shot her the dirtiest look and flew into her place. Melody remembered that Carmella was the silver snitch Seeker for Slitherin, and Melody was the silver snitch seeker for Griffindor. She curled her lip at the thought of having to play against Carmella, and then quickly remembered she may have to join her to destroy the darkest wizard of all times, but not like she believed such garbage. 'It's not even a real prophecy anyways,' she told herself just as Madame Hooch handed the quaffle to James the Ravenclaw/ Slitherin chaser, shortly followed by the bludgers which started swooping in and out of the players. Melody had to concentrate on catching the silver snitch, she looked down at the ground, Harry, Ron and Hermione waved up at her, she smiled down at them although she wasn't sure they could make out her expression from this far up.
Carmella hated Griffindors, so she had to catch the snitch. She played as a seeker in Barcelona, in her old school, so she was pretty good. Even the first time Madame Hooch saw her fly she said she would be ready to join the team. Draco promised he would get her the part on it. She looked down, he was there with the other quidditch house captains and waved up at her she waved back, and ducked just as a bludger nearly tore her head off. Pansy who was the beater burst out laughing, Carmella bit her lip to stop herself from saying something she would regret.
Finally Madame Hooch released the snitches, two glinting, glittering, walnut- sized balls. One a beautiful shimmering gold colour with silver wings flew up and disappeared out of anyone's sight, the other a silver ball, of the same size fluttered around Melody's head and then flew out of her reach. Melody wasn't unsteady on her broom, as Harry had taught her how to fly every Saturday since she arrived, she had only had about six lessons, but Harry said she was a natural flyer. She also knew something of the rules of quidditch as it was in her father's notes. A loud shriek from Madame Hooch's whistle distracted her from her thoughts.
James threw the quaffle to another slightly chubby girl on his team who successfully threw it in the middle hoop, right passed Gregory, a second- year who was talking to his friend. Melody groaned, it wasn't a real game but she was very competitive. She scanned the pitch for a sign of the silver snitch.
"She heard the cheers from someone over on the other side of the pitch.
"I caught it, I caught it! I caught the snitch!" It was Tom a sixth year; he was in Hufflepuff, which meant Melody's team had received one hundred and fifty points. There was only one more snitch to catch and the game would end, Melody had to catch it.
"MELODY!" She turned to see Ginny pointing towards her; she quickly spun around and ducked a bludger, which was coming at great speed towards her. There was no beater on her team, as that part was not on offer so she had to make sure she was extra careful. She looked over at Carmella who was also searching for the silver snitch.
The other team captains quickly began jotting down notes, Melody grinned down at Harry, who then winked at her.
"Melody would you bloody watch out!" Seamus roared at her as another bludger whizzed past her head.
"Thanks," she smiled at him, he blew her a kiss, and she turned bright red. Just then she saw Carmella dive, she had seen the snitch! Melody chased after her, as she did so she could hear the cheers of her team 'they must have scored' she thought as she was catching up to Carmella. Carmella looked around and noticed Melody gaining on her; she reached out her hand a few centimetres from the silver snitch. Melody barged her out of the way, the way Harry had showed her, which sent Carmella off course. Melody, on the fastest broom ever invented, stretched out her hand.
"You wont get it Potter," Carmella said nastily behind her. Melody ignored this remark and carried on getting closer and closer to the snitch.
"MELODY, WATCH OUT!" It was Seamus again, Melody noticed a bludger coming at her hand, and she pulled it back in defence.
"Yes, now I can get it, for the best team," Carmella spat at Melody as she flew by her.
"Bad luck Melody," Ginny said stopping to a halt next to her. Melody smirked cheekily at her. Ginny raised an eyebrow.
"We won," Melody whispered in disbelief. Just then she could hear the screeches from Carmella, who after much searching must have realised the snitch had already been caught. Melody held up her hand the silver snitch held tightly in it, displaying it to everyone. By now it was getting dark and as the sun set a cacophony of colours shone over the pitch and the castle, Melody couldn't stop grinning, as she flew down towards Harry, Hermione and Ron, who were cheering loudly.
"Way to go Melody!" Harry congratulated her as she touched down on the ground next to him.
"Well done Tom and Melody," Madame Hooch said slapping them hard on their backs, "that was outstanding performance, well Hufflepuff and Griffindor won by miles," Melody beamed she knew that it was a great game she played. The Slitherins and Ravenclaws trailed off in shame.
"So," Melody said leaning over Harry to get a look of the notes he had taken, which he quickly pulled away, "did I get in?" Harry scolded at her.
"You'll find out tomorrow at dinner like everyone else," Harry's voice was stern and he even managed to ignore Melody's puppy dog eye stare. Seamus came to join them.
"Hi Seamus," Melody said blushing, "you played brilliantly," she twiddled with her hair and they headed back towards the castle.
"No," Seamus said folding his arms, "you were amazing, you could give Harry a run for his money!" Harry rolled his eyes, and Melody giggled.
"We don't encourage family competition," Hermione said placing her hands on her hips. Ron pushed her lightly and she stayed silent until they reached the castle.
"I'm gunna get cleaned up and get some sleep, see you guys tomorrow," Melody said waving good by to the guys as she and Hermione went to the girls dormitories. Harry, Ron and Seamus nodded as they turned into the boy's dorms to get some sleep too.
"Pansy!" Draco boomed walking up to Pansy who swung around and grabbed his arms, "What have you done to me?" Pansy pushed Draco up against a wall, he struggled but she was surprisingly strong and he couldn't get away.
"Shh," Pansy placed a finger on his lips, Draco tilted his head away, "Stupid Draco, so you figured it out, now to get you back under my control," Draco took his chance and ran just as Pansy pulled the cork off a red bottle, "There is no point running, you can't hide from me." Pansy's voice sounded evil and full of hate, Draco hid behind a sofa in the common room. Pansy walked around it and grabbed him; she threw him on the sofa and sat on him.
"What the hell is that?" Draco tried to sit up. Pansy pushed him back down.
"A little something I like to call an Abeyance potion… cheers," she said coldly pouring a large amount into Draco's mouth. Pansy stood up and walked away, she left Draco on the sofa lying motionless waiting for her next command.
"Have you seen this?" Harry said holding a piece of parchment in his hand the next morning. Hermione snatched it off him.
It read:
Dear Hogwarts students,
As you may know the Christmas Yule ball is coming up, the date is as follows; 21st December in the Great Hall from 8-12. You must wear robes and girls must wear formal wear, no casual. Fourth years and above although you may invite someone younger than this.
Professor Dumbledor
"They're everywhere," Harry moaned.
"So," Hermione said rolling her eyes, "your being childish, I think it is because you are scared to ask Cho,"
"No I'm not," Harry whispered looking away.
"Your still gunna go, so stop complaining," Hermione put it frankly.
"What exactly happens at the Yule Ball?" Melody asked there was nothing in Hogwarts A History and there certainly wasn't anything about it in her father's notes.
"Well it's basically a huge ball, where you go dressed up, and there are all decorations, and you get asked by a boy, and it is so romantic," Hermione was now staring at the ceiling. Melody stifled a giggle and stopped when Hermione gave her a stern look.
"It's really fun," Harry said, his mood changing.
"I thought you didn't like it?" Hermione asked.
"You were right I was just scared to ask Cho, so lucky I already asked her." Hermione hit his arm and made an annoying oohing noise.
"Oh, Hogsmead is this Sunday," Hermione reminded them, "we can get our dresses then, Harry you can get your robes," Melody nodded, she knew all about Hogsmead. She was really excited about the Yule Ball, 'perhaps Seamus will take me?' She thought walking to Care of Magical Creatures.
"Hey Dray," Carmella said running downstairs, a group of Slitherin boys gawped at Carmella who was wearing a belly top which displayed an extravagant jewel pierced into her navel, and a pair of tight pink hot pants, which flattered her slim figure. Draco didn't reply. Carmella walked over to him, he was sitting by the fireplace in the common room, "Dray?"
"Oh, yes," he said still not looking at her. Carmella frowned he was so strange sometimes.
"Yes what?" she said tilting his face to meet hers; she sat down on the leather sofa next to him. His eyes where glazed over and even though it appeared he was looking at her Carmella noticed it was more like he was looking straight through her.
"Hello Carmella," Draco said standing up and grabbing his school bag. Carmella thought he was playing one of his stupid jokes again.
"Draco, are you ok? Look I need to get changed," she said peering down at her skimpy choice of nightwear, and then over at the boys who were almost drooling all over themselves. Draco nodded his head, and Carmella ran up the stairs and into her dorm, she hurriedly put her robes on, without even having time to do her make-up, or nails or anything, before bolting back down into the common room to discover Draco wasn't there. She ran out of the common room door and straight towards Professor Dumbledor's office on the fourth floor.
"So who are you gunna bring?" Harry asked Melody on the way to care of magical creatures with Hagrid. Melody thought for a while until replying,
"Um, I'm kinda hoping Seamus will ask me, what about you Hermione?
"Um, well, I've already been asked by James, in Ravenclaw," Hermione said looking away from Ron, Harry and Melody who were staring at her.
"When?" Ron asked dumbfounded, "we only found out this morning,"
"I know he asked me at breakfast while you lot where discussing moving pictures in the magical world," Hermione replied, Melody laughed silently in her head, at one comment Ron made :I don't understand how pictures can't move in your world. Ron knew nothing of 'her world'. Harry told her how hard it was to teach Ron and his family how to use a telephone. Melody understood how he felt, over breakfast she tried to explain to him what hair straighters were, he still didn't understand how to turn them on at the end of her lecture, she was getting quite good at those. Melody was finding it difficult, and strange being in the magic world, every time she saw Nearly Headless Nick, she still nearly had a heart attack, the thought of dementors scarred her, and after hearing of Harry's previous encounters with them, she never wanted to meet one, the biggest shock of all was being Harry's cousin.
"This way," Hagrid, their Care of Magical creature's teacher said beckoning the pupils towards the forbidden forest. The pupil's footsteps crunched on the frosty grass as they proceeded towards the dark woods. Draco muttered something about his father and the ministry of magic, but was soon told to shut up by Melody who had had quite enough of this loud mouthed bastard.
"Miss. Parkinson, Mr. Malfoy, may I have a word with you in my dungeons?" it was Professor Snape, who had chased after the two houses who were now a good distance away from the castle, almost near the edge of the forest. Draco and Pansy, both expressionless, followed him until the rest of the pupils could no longer see them.
"Follow me," Hagrid said beckoning the pupils into the darkness.