Thanks so much to:
GemJewel- I hope you're happy with the outcome!
An Anti-Sheep Cheese Muffin- I know, Lucius is banging! I love your name, it ROCKS!
Meepie- thanx for the review!
Demonlover- I read the books at least 4 times every moth. All of the books. I know he is really battered. I know more about this story than you do trust me. I just happened to imagine them attractive, because they were the most popular in Hogwarts. Maria has problems and so keep reading. She isn't perfect.
Lalalala, I love writing almost less than getting reviews hint, hint!
A sexy day to you- The Writer
The next day, classes started. Maria was one of the first ones to wake up. For one thing she had a slight case of insomnia, and the other, when she did sleep she was a very light sleeper. She got up at about 6.15 and took a quick shower. After drying her hair and putting on a bit of eyeliner she put on her robes. Then, after grabbing her books and wand, she left the dorm for the common room. There, she sat in a loveseat and started to read her book The Mists of Avalon.
After reading Gwenefar dissing dark- haired people, a few Slytherin came down the stairs for breakfast. Among them, were Lucius and Liv.
'Hey Hun, ready for your first day in the fabulous school of Hogwarts?' she said. She held out her hand to help her up.
'Ready as I'll ever be!' accepting her hand.
'I'm sure glad that you're here with us instead of with those bloody gits in Gryffindor.' Said Lucius.
'Oh please. Don't tell me that you are also against anyone from Gryffindor. You and them have more in common than I think that you want to admit.' She retorted. After saying this she wondered if she would still be friends with Remus and them. They didn't particularly enjoy Slytherin company either.
Once in the Great Hall, she spotted Remus waving her over.
'Hey Remus, what's up?' she asked.
'Oh nothing really. I was just wondering, are we still going to be friends and stuff even though your in Slytherin?' he asked.
'I really hope so. I was thinking the exact same thing a second ago. I think that as long as there are no hard feelings between anyone, than I don't see why not.'
'Great.'
Right then a very pretty girl came over and gave Remus a huge hug. She wasn't tall, but wasn't short either. She had beautiful auburn hair and bright green almond- shaped eyes.
'REMUS! I missed you so much this summer. Can you believe that we didn't hang out all summer? Oh, sorry I think I'm interrupting. Who's this?' asked the girl. Since Remus didn't reply right away, Maria decided to make the first move.
'I'm Maria. I just moved here from the states, are you two going out?' she asked. The girl laughed.
'Um, no. I'm Lily. Lily Evans, Remus and I have been friends for a while. What house were you sorted into?' asked Lily. Maria noticed she hardly stopped for a breath and quickly went from one subject to the next, kind of like her.
'Oh I'm in Slytherin, I really hope that isn't a problem. I find this whole Slytherin vs. the rest of the school is really stupid.' Said Maria.
'Ya I know. I'm always telling that to James, but he is one of the most stubborn, toeraggish boys I have ever met. Sirius doesn't really have a problem, though that is probably due to the little crush he has developed over the years.' Said Lily with a smile. 'So are you friends with Liv?'
'Oh, so Sirius has a Jones for Liv? Not surprising. Now that I look at them they do seem like they would complete each other.' She looked at Liv who was laughing with some Slytherin, to Sirius who was looking at her across the Gryffindor table.
'Hey Sirius, stop trying to catch fly's.' Joked Maria. Sirius' mouth was open so much; he could swallow the stack of huge pancakes in front of him. He immediately began to shovel down mounds of food and didn't comment on being caught.
'Ya, well, James seems to be a bit less open- minded.' Said Maria.
'Ah, don't worry about ol' Jamsie. As long as you prove that you're not a prick, he'll come around.' Said Lily.
'Hey Maria!' yelled Liv. 'Come back to the table before McGonagall comes back!'
'What's she talking about?' asked Maria.
'McGonagall is very strict about getting to the hall on time, and getting seated and all.' Said Lily.
'Okay then, I'll se you later!'
'Bye Hun!' yelled Lily.
'Bye!' said Remus.
'So, Remus. Nice catch. She seems great!' said Lily.
'First of all, I didn't catch her, second... well there isn't a second.' said Remus trying to defend himself.
'Whatever mate, if you're not into her, she definitely seems interested.' Said Lily.
'Ha, who would ever go out with a... well... you know.' Said Remus gloomily.
'Hun, first off, she doesn't know, and second, if she did, she would see you as a person not as anything else. I can tell. You know me, I'm very intuitive.'
'Thanks Lil, your always there.'
'What else am I good for?' asked Lily.
'Only I know that.' Said a cute voice from behind.
'James Potter, that is so not the type of thing you say to a lady.' Scolded Sirius. 'Really Jamsie, I am thoughrally disgusted with you.'
'Sorry mom.' Said James. 'So what are we talking about?'
'Remus' new love interest.' Said Lily, giving a look in Maria's direction.
'Ah, we met her on the train. Maria right? Well she is quite a dish, but she's in Slytherin. Sorry mate.' Said James.
'Potter please tell me what is wrong with being in Slytherin?' asked Lily.
'Ya,' said Sirius. 'Their not all that bad.'
'Okay Sirius, just because you're obsessed with one doesn't make them all that great.'
'So she may be a bit of a... what do those Americans call it... badass, that's it. I would think that you of all people would respect that.' said Lily.
'Okay, point taken.' Surrendered James. 'Maybe I'm stereotyping. I'll give her a chance, but I swear if she is how I think she could be, I'm not going to hold back the "I told you so's".'
At the Slytherin Table
'Maria, were you just over at the Gryffindor table?' scowled Narcissi Black.
'Yes. I feel like I can associate with whomever I please, and not be bound because I'm in a certain house.' Said Maria, putting Narcissa in her place.
'Fine, but trust me, thinking like that, wont get you anywhere in this school, mark my words.'
'Consider them marked.' Said Maria. Just then Professor McGonagall came around with schedules.
'Hey, we have potions double with Gryffindor. Maybe you'll see your lover boy there.' Joked Liv.
'Who Remus?' Liv nodded. But Maria shook her head. 'No, now where would you get that idea? And what about Sirius Black, he seems to have his eye on you.'
'Haha. First off, the first person you went over to this morning was Remus, and second, Black wouldn't date me if his life depended on it. I'm a Slytherin remember?'
'A very cute Slytherin, who shouldn't be restricted by houses.' Shot back Maria. 'Lets see... what else do we have? Yes charms first, I love charms, then potions, and transfiguration, another fav. Hmmm... Care of Magical Creatures last. You guys have Quidditch right? Are there any positions open?'
Right before Liv could answer, the Headmaster stood up and started an announcement.
'This year, as a school treat, there will be a school vs. school tournament with the neighboring schools and one American school. Durmstrung, Beaubatans, and Salem schools of witchcraft and wizardry will all be competing. Try- outs for the team will be tomorrow after school on the Quidditch field.' Said Dumbledore.
'That should be interesting to watch.' Said Liv.
'Just watch? I'm going to try out. Do you not play Quidditch?' asked Maria.
'Well I do, and I'm told I'm a pretty good flyer, but I don't do things in front of crowds. What position do you play?' asked Liv.
'I'm a beater.' Said Maria. The best in my entire school, against the boys and everything.'
'Good luck, some of the beaters here are pretty tough.' Said Liv.
'I'll give them a run for their money let me tell you.'
In charms
'Today, we will be learning the art of levitating ones self.' Said Professor Flitwick, a very small man of about 4'5". ' You cant fly, so much as hover. Now the charm is wingardium mobalis. It's the same as wingardium leviosa as in the swish and flick movements. Now try it out.'
Maria collected herself. She closed her eyes, and opened them again. In her eyes was a spark that wasn't there before. While everyone was trying very unsuccessfully to levitate themselves, Maria did the swish and flick, and then mumbled the words and she levitate up to the ceiling, where she just sat around.
'Oh, very good, very good!' squealed Professor Flitwick. '10 points to Slytherin.'
Maria very easily glided back to the ground. When she hit the floor, the spark was gone and everything was normal.
Potions
'Hurry up, lets get a nice block in the back.' Said Liv. 'I hate this class. Its so dull.'
'A block?' asked Maria. But when she got there she noticed all the tables were made into blocks o 4 tables, making 8 seats. 'I like potions. As a matter of fact I'm the biggest nerd. I love all the classes.'
'Your not the only one.' Said a new voice from behind. They turned around to see Lily there. 'Hey. And like I said your not the only one. Young Remus loves all his classes, another way in which you two are meant for each other.'
'Haha, you crack me up. Anyway, I bet you know each other but Liv, this is Lily, Lily this is Liv.' Said Maria. And watches as her two friends smiled at each other.
'Oh, we know each other. Before our friends had to stay within house restrictions, Lily and I were the biggest girl pranksters ever. But then we both were separated by houses.' Said Liv.
'I'm hoping this year will be different, and that we'll be able to get past the house thing, after all, we are older and more mature.' Said Lily, with a strait face. That is, until she couldn't hold it in anymore and began to laugh, soon joined by Liv.
'Us, mature, that is a laugh isn't it!' laughed Liv.
'I know!' laughed Lily.
'Hello lady's, did I miss something, came Sirius, taking the table next to Lily's.
'Nope' said Maria. 'Just the rambles of some people who need therapy.'
'Well, good thing I didn't miss anything.' Joked Sirius.
'Hello my dear friends.' Said James coming up behind Lily. He leaned forward and started kissing her neck.
'James! Cut it out before the teacher gets here!' squealed Lily.
'Oh you know you like it!' said James.
'I didn't know you two were a couple.' Said Maria.
'Have been for a while babe.' Said Sirius.
'Oh. Hey Remus!' said Maria. He had just walked over to their table and she noticed that he didn't look so great. 'Remus, are you okay? You don't look so well.'
His face was all pale and his sparkling eyes seemed a bit duller than usual.
'I'm fine, just a bit under the weather.' Said Remus, trying to smile.
'Settle down everyone.' Said Professor Simmons. She was a stout witch of about 5'2", and a fair face. She was a bit round, and graded harshly, yet fairly.
Today, we shall be having a pop quiz to see how much you remember. Don't give me those groans. I want you to do 2 things a sleeping draught, and list the 5 uses of dragon scales. You have the whole period to do so and when you are finished, you can leave.' She said. 'But by the time the double part of your double period is over, you must report back here.'
This was one of the reasons that she was the most favorite teacher. She was tough, and ran a tight ship, but if you did your work there was always a reward in the end.
'Ready, and begin!'
Beginning of the second half of the class
'Well did everyone like that? Good.' She said not really waiting for their answer. 'Now tonight, as some of you may know, is the first night of the full moon.'
When she said this Remus started choking on his water, Sirius woke up from his nap, and James stopped talking. Maria took all this in with interest.
'Are you guys okay?' she asked.
'Ya, we're fine why?' asked James with mock innocence. Maria could always tell when people were lying. But she just shrugged and decided to let it go.
'Can we got back to the class please?' asked the teacher, slightly irritated. 'Anyway, in three days, we will start, in out own groups, making the Veritaserum potion. As it takes one full moon cycle, we will begin it promptly after the full moon cycle ends. The outcome of this potion will determine 1/4 of your grade so I would suggest no fooling.'
She said this very pointedly in the Marauder's direction, and then her gaze went over to Lucius and Severus who just smirked.
'Now for the rest of the period I want you to begin your homework. 2 sheets of parchment about the ingredients of the potion, their properties, and how the potion would best be used in today's society.' She gave the homework much to the distress of the class. 'Hey, you all know I run a tight ship, I don't want to hear all this grumbling, or I'll say no talking! Now get to work.'
'Wow, this woman is tough.' Said Maria. 'I like her. She's my favorite teacher so far.'
'That's the general consensus with most students.' Said Remus.
For the rest of the class, they all worked on their homework, talking amongst themselves. Sirius and Liv seemed very close, and Maria could see the look that they were giving each other. At the end of class the teacher asked Remus to stay behind for a minute. When Maria was lagging behind, the rest of the group told her to catch up.
'I'm going to wait here for Remus.' Said Maria.
'Are you sure?' asked Liv. 'You don't know how long they may be in there for.'
'I know, you catch up with Sirius, and keep up the great flirting by the way.' Joked Maria.
'Ha ha. You crack me up.' Said Liv, he voice dripping with sarcasm. But all the same she smirked and ran over to Sirius.
Maria made her way back to the dungeons once she came to the door she sat on the ground and waited for Remus. When he came outside, he looked very surprised to see her.
'What are you doing here?' he asked.
'Nice to see you too.' She said. 'I was just waiting for you to make sure things are all good.'
'Ya they are why wouldn't they be?' he asked not looking her in the eye.
'Oh you don't look well, and then the teacher asks to see you after class. I'm just looking out for a friend.'
'Well no need to worry about me. I'm fine. She just wanted to make sure I'm okay and everything, she told me I should go to the hospital wing.'
'Okay, besides, it would be a shame if you had to go all the way up to the Great Hall all alone hu?' she smiled at him. He noticed that she had a great smile. He snapped out of his thoughts when he noticed she asked him a question.
'Oh, uh, ya. Well wouldn't out it past me.'
'You know Remus you shouldn't be so hard on yourself.' She scolded.
'Ya Lily keeps telling me the same thing.' He remarked. Just then they got to the doors of the Great Hall.
'So I'll see you after lunch?' asked Remus.
'Ya, I'll see you in Care for Magical Creatures right?' she responded with another question.
'If its last on your schedule too.' He said. They walked in and split to their own sides.
At Transfiguration
All the students had been split into teams of two, and were trying to turn an armchair into a penguin and back again. Maria was with Severus, and they made a pretty good team. They worked together and didn't bicker nearly as much as Liv and Narcissa. And thanks to Maria's 'gift' with wand magic, they were done in no time at all.
After they had gotten 10 points to Slytherin each, for turning the armchair into a penguin, and back, they began to watch everyone else struggle. It was most funny to watch Lucius boil with rage at the Ravenclaw boy he was working with. The boy seemed to think that they could only do things his way. Behind his back, Lucius had his wand raised to his head and was probably thinking of the best way to torture this kid to death. Under his breath Maria heard him say, make him listen to himself for eternity.
'Wouldn't you hate to be in their group?' asked Severus. He was looking at Liv who was tying to construe a plan totally opposite of Narcissa's ideas. Now they were fighting because neither of them would listen to the other.
'Well, if I were working in their group one of them wouldn't be there, so we probably wouldn't be making nearly as much of a scene.' Said Maria.
'True, true.' He said. 'Listen I know it's none of my business but why in the hell were you sitting with Potter, Black, Lupin, and the Mudblood?'
'Excuse me!' she yelled shocked. 'Never call anyone that, that is so ignorant and rude. How could you say such a thing?'
'Easy, there, chill. Don't get all in a twist, I wont say it sorry.' He was shocked that she would shout at him like that. After she got over the shock she asked,
'What have you against Lily, and them anyway?'
'Other than he being a Mud- I mean Muggle- born, never you mind.' He said in a case- closed, sort of way. 'You'll see about Potter and them soon enough.'
'What is that supposed to mean?' asked Maria.
'Just wait. Their true colors will shine in time, you may even see Lupin's, if your smart enough' he smirked.
'What are you talking about?' she was really curious now. He just gave her a look and looked forward.
In the last chapter, I made a mistake; Narcissa's surname is actually Black, sorry!
Hmmm, what could the sparkle in her eyes mean? Is there something we don't know bout Maria? Is Maria even her real name? Uh oh, I'm shutting up before I give anything away...
An Anti-Sheep Cheese Muffin- I know, Lucius is banging! I love your name, it ROCKS!
Meepie- thanx for the review!
Demonlover- I read the books at least 4 times every moth. All of the books. I know he is really battered. I know more about this story than you do trust me. I just happened to imagine them attractive, because they were the most popular in Hogwarts. Maria has problems and so keep reading. She isn't perfect.
Lalalala, I love writing almost less than getting reviews hint, hint!
A sexy day to you- The Writer
The next day, classes started. Maria was one of the first ones to wake up. For one thing she had a slight case of insomnia, and the other, when she did sleep she was a very light sleeper. She got up at about 6.15 and took a quick shower. After drying her hair and putting on a bit of eyeliner she put on her robes. Then, after grabbing her books and wand, she left the dorm for the common room. There, she sat in a loveseat and started to read her book The Mists of Avalon.
After reading Gwenefar dissing dark- haired people, a few Slytherin came down the stairs for breakfast. Among them, were Lucius and Liv.
'Hey Hun, ready for your first day in the fabulous school of Hogwarts?' she said. She held out her hand to help her up.
'Ready as I'll ever be!' accepting her hand.
'I'm sure glad that you're here with us instead of with those bloody gits in Gryffindor.' Said Lucius.
'Oh please. Don't tell me that you are also against anyone from Gryffindor. You and them have more in common than I think that you want to admit.' She retorted. After saying this she wondered if she would still be friends with Remus and them. They didn't particularly enjoy Slytherin company either.
Once in the Great Hall, she spotted Remus waving her over.
'Hey Remus, what's up?' she asked.
'Oh nothing really. I was just wondering, are we still going to be friends and stuff even though your in Slytherin?' he asked.
'I really hope so. I was thinking the exact same thing a second ago. I think that as long as there are no hard feelings between anyone, than I don't see why not.'
'Great.'
Right then a very pretty girl came over and gave Remus a huge hug. She wasn't tall, but wasn't short either. She had beautiful auburn hair and bright green almond- shaped eyes.
'REMUS! I missed you so much this summer. Can you believe that we didn't hang out all summer? Oh, sorry I think I'm interrupting. Who's this?' asked the girl. Since Remus didn't reply right away, Maria decided to make the first move.
'I'm Maria. I just moved here from the states, are you two going out?' she asked. The girl laughed.
'Um, no. I'm Lily. Lily Evans, Remus and I have been friends for a while. What house were you sorted into?' asked Lily. Maria noticed she hardly stopped for a breath and quickly went from one subject to the next, kind of like her.
'Oh I'm in Slytherin, I really hope that isn't a problem. I find this whole Slytherin vs. the rest of the school is really stupid.' Said Maria.
'Ya I know. I'm always telling that to James, but he is one of the most stubborn, toeraggish boys I have ever met. Sirius doesn't really have a problem, though that is probably due to the little crush he has developed over the years.' Said Lily with a smile. 'So are you friends with Liv?'
'Oh, so Sirius has a Jones for Liv? Not surprising. Now that I look at them they do seem like they would complete each other.' She looked at Liv who was laughing with some Slytherin, to Sirius who was looking at her across the Gryffindor table.
'Hey Sirius, stop trying to catch fly's.' Joked Maria. Sirius' mouth was open so much; he could swallow the stack of huge pancakes in front of him. He immediately began to shovel down mounds of food and didn't comment on being caught.
'Ya, well, James seems to be a bit less open- minded.' Said Maria.
'Ah, don't worry about ol' Jamsie. As long as you prove that you're not a prick, he'll come around.' Said Lily.
'Hey Maria!' yelled Liv. 'Come back to the table before McGonagall comes back!'
'What's she talking about?' asked Maria.
'McGonagall is very strict about getting to the hall on time, and getting seated and all.' Said Lily.
'Okay then, I'll se you later!'
'Bye Hun!' yelled Lily.
'Bye!' said Remus.
'So, Remus. Nice catch. She seems great!' said Lily.
'First of all, I didn't catch her, second... well there isn't a second.' said Remus trying to defend himself.
'Whatever mate, if you're not into her, she definitely seems interested.' Said Lily.
'Ha, who would ever go out with a... well... you know.' Said Remus gloomily.
'Hun, first off, she doesn't know, and second, if she did, she would see you as a person not as anything else. I can tell. You know me, I'm very intuitive.'
'Thanks Lil, your always there.'
'What else am I good for?' asked Lily.
'Only I know that.' Said a cute voice from behind.
'James Potter, that is so not the type of thing you say to a lady.' Scolded Sirius. 'Really Jamsie, I am thoughrally disgusted with you.'
'Sorry mom.' Said James. 'So what are we talking about?'
'Remus' new love interest.' Said Lily, giving a look in Maria's direction.
'Ah, we met her on the train. Maria right? Well she is quite a dish, but she's in Slytherin. Sorry mate.' Said James.
'Potter please tell me what is wrong with being in Slytherin?' asked Lily.
'Ya,' said Sirius. 'Their not all that bad.'
'Okay Sirius, just because you're obsessed with one doesn't make them all that great.'
'So she may be a bit of a... what do those Americans call it... badass, that's it. I would think that you of all people would respect that.' said Lily.
'Okay, point taken.' Surrendered James. 'Maybe I'm stereotyping. I'll give her a chance, but I swear if she is how I think she could be, I'm not going to hold back the "I told you so's".'
At the Slytherin Table
'Maria, were you just over at the Gryffindor table?' scowled Narcissi Black.
'Yes. I feel like I can associate with whomever I please, and not be bound because I'm in a certain house.' Said Maria, putting Narcissa in her place.
'Fine, but trust me, thinking like that, wont get you anywhere in this school, mark my words.'
'Consider them marked.' Said Maria. Just then Professor McGonagall came around with schedules.
'Hey, we have potions double with Gryffindor. Maybe you'll see your lover boy there.' Joked Liv.
'Who Remus?' Liv nodded. But Maria shook her head. 'No, now where would you get that idea? And what about Sirius Black, he seems to have his eye on you.'
'Haha. First off, the first person you went over to this morning was Remus, and second, Black wouldn't date me if his life depended on it. I'm a Slytherin remember?'
'A very cute Slytherin, who shouldn't be restricted by houses.' Shot back Maria. 'Lets see... what else do we have? Yes charms first, I love charms, then potions, and transfiguration, another fav. Hmmm... Care of Magical Creatures last. You guys have Quidditch right? Are there any positions open?'
Right before Liv could answer, the Headmaster stood up and started an announcement.
'This year, as a school treat, there will be a school vs. school tournament with the neighboring schools and one American school. Durmstrung, Beaubatans, and Salem schools of witchcraft and wizardry will all be competing. Try- outs for the team will be tomorrow after school on the Quidditch field.' Said Dumbledore.
'That should be interesting to watch.' Said Liv.
'Just watch? I'm going to try out. Do you not play Quidditch?' asked Maria.
'Well I do, and I'm told I'm a pretty good flyer, but I don't do things in front of crowds. What position do you play?' asked Liv.
'I'm a beater.' Said Maria. The best in my entire school, against the boys and everything.'
'Good luck, some of the beaters here are pretty tough.' Said Liv.
'I'll give them a run for their money let me tell you.'
In charms
'Today, we will be learning the art of levitating ones self.' Said Professor Flitwick, a very small man of about 4'5". ' You cant fly, so much as hover. Now the charm is wingardium mobalis. It's the same as wingardium leviosa as in the swish and flick movements. Now try it out.'
Maria collected herself. She closed her eyes, and opened them again. In her eyes was a spark that wasn't there before. While everyone was trying very unsuccessfully to levitate themselves, Maria did the swish and flick, and then mumbled the words and she levitate up to the ceiling, where she just sat around.
'Oh, very good, very good!' squealed Professor Flitwick. '10 points to Slytherin.'
Maria very easily glided back to the ground. When she hit the floor, the spark was gone and everything was normal.
Potions
'Hurry up, lets get a nice block in the back.' Said Liv. 'I hate this class. Its so dull.'
'A block?' asked Maria. But when she got there she noticed all the tables were made into blocks o 4 tables, making 8 seats. 'I like potions. As a matter of fact I'm the biggest nerd. I love all the classes.'
'Your not the only one.' Said a new voice from behind. They turned around to see Lily there. 'Hey. And like I said your not the only one. Young Remus loves all his classes, another way in which you two are meant for each other.'
'Haha, you crack me up. Anyway, I bet you know each other but Liv, this is Lily, Lily this is Liv.' Said Maria. And watches as her two friends smiled at each other.
'Oh, we know each other. Before our friends had to stay within house restrictions, Lily and I were the biggest girl pranksters ever. But then we both were separated by houses.' Said Liv.
'I'm hoping this year will be different, and that we'll be able to get past the house thing, after all, we are older and more mature.' Said Lily, with a strait face. That is, until she couldn't hold it in anymore and began to laugh, soon joined by Liv.
'Us, mature, that is a laugh isn't it!' laughed Liv.
'I know!' laughed Lily.
'Hello lady's, did I miss something, came Sirius, taking the table next to Lily's.
'Nope' said Maria. 'Just the rambles of some people who need therapy.'
'Well, good thing I didn't miss anything.' Joked Sirius.
'Hello my dear friends.' Said James coming up behind Lily. He leaned forward and started kissing her neck.
'James! Cut it out before the teacher gets here!' squealed Lily.
'Oh you know you like it!' said James.
'I didn't know you two were a couple.' Said Maria.
'Have been for a while babe.' Said Sirius.
'Oh. Hey Remus!' said Maria. He had just walked over to their table and she noticed that he didn't look so great. 'Remus, are you okay? You don't look so well.'
His face was all pale and his sparkling eyes seemed a bit duller than usual.
'I'm fine, just a bit under the weather.' Said Remus, trying to smile.
'Settle down everyone.' Said Professor Simmons. She was a stout witch of about 5'2", and a fair face. She was a bit round, and graded harshly, yet fairly.
Today, we shall be having a pop quiz to see how much you remember. Don't give me those groans. I want you to do 2 things a sleeping draught, and list the 5 uses of dragon scales. You have the whole period to do so and when you are finished, you can leave.' She said. 'But by the time the double part of your double period is over, you must report back here.'
This was one of the reasons that she was the most favorite teacher. She was tough, and ran a tight ship, but if you did your work there was always a reward in the end.
'Ready, and begin!'
Beginning of the second half of the class
'Well did everyone like that? Good.' She said not really waiting for their answer. 'Now tonight, as some of you may know, is the first night of the full moon.'
When she said this Remus started choking on his water, Sirius woke up from his nap, and James stopped talking. Maria took all this in with interest.
'Are you guys okay?' she asked.
'Ya, we're fine why?' asked James with mock innocence. Maria could always tell when people were lying. But she just shrugged and decided to let it go.
'Can we got back to the class please?' asked the teacher, slightly irritated. 'Anyway, in three days, we will start, in out own groups, making the Veritaserum potion. As it takes one full moon cycle, we will begin it promptly after the full moon cycle ends. The outcome of this potion will determine 1/4 of your grade so I would suggest no fooling.'
She said this very pointedly in the Marauder's direction, and then her gaze went over to Lucius and Severus who just smirked.
'Now for the rest of the period I want you to begin your homework. 2 sheets of parchment about the ingredients of the potion, their properties, and how the potion would best be used in today's society.' She gave the homework much to the distress of the class. 'Hey, you all know I run a tight ship, I don't want to hear all this grumbling, or I'll say no talking! Now get to work.'
'Wow, this woman is tough.' Said Maria. 'I like her. She's my favorite teacher so far.'
'That's the general consensus with most students.' Said Remus.
For the rest of the class, they all worked on their homework, talking amongst themselves. Sirius and Liv seemed very close, and Maria could see the look that they were giving each other. At the end of class the teacher asked Remus to stay behind for a minute. When Maria was lagging behind, the rest of the group told her to catch up.
'I'm going to wait here for Remus.' Said Maria.
'Are you sure?' asked Liv. 'You don't know how long they may be in there for.'
'I know, you catch up with Sirius, and keep up the great flirting by the way.' Joked Maria.
'Ha ha. You crack me up.' Said Liv, he voice dripping with sarcasm. But all the same she smirked and ran over to Sirius.
Maria made her way back to the dungeons once she came to the door she sat on the ground and waited for Remus. When he came outside, he looked very surprised to see her.
'What are you doing here?' he asked.
'Nice to see you too.' She said. 'I was just waiting for you to make sure things are all good.'
'Ya they are why wouldn't they be?' he asked not looking her in the eye.
'Oh you don't look well, and then the teacher asks to see you after class. I'm just looking out for a friend.'
'Well no need to worry about me. I'm fine. She just wanted to make sure I'm okay and everything, she told me I should go to the hospital wing.'
'Okay, besides, it would be a shame if you had to go all the way up to the Great Hall all alone hu?' she smiled at him. He noticed that she had a great smile. He snapped out of his thoughts when he noticed she asked him a question.
'Oh, uh, ya. Well wouldn't out it past me.'
'You know Remus you shouldn't be so hard on yourself.' She scolded.
'Ya Lily keeps telling me the same thing.' He remarked. Just then they got to the doors of the Great Hall.
'So I'll see you after lunch?' asked Remus.
'Ya, I'll see you in Care for Magical Creatures right?' she responded with another question.
'If its last on your schedule too.' He said. They walked in and split to their own sides.
At Transfiguration
All the students had been split into teams of two, and were trying to turn an armchair into a penguin and back again. Maria was with Severus, and they made a pretty good team. They worked together and didn't bicker nearly as much as Liv and Narcissa. And thanks to Maria's 'gift' with wand magic, they were done in no time at all.
After they had gotten 10 points to Slytherin each, for turning the armchair into a penguin, and back, they began to watch everyone else struggle. It was most funny to watch Lucius boil with rage at the Ravenclaw boy he was working with. The boy seemed to think that they could only do things his way. Behind his back, Lucius had his wand raised to his head and was probably thinking of the best way to torture this kid to death. Under his breath Maria heard him say, make him listen to himself for eternity.
'Wouldn't you hate to be in their group?' asked Severus. He was looking at Liv who was tying to construe a plan totally opposite of Narcissa's ideas. Now they were fighting because neither of them would listen to the other.
'Well, if I were working in their group one of them wouldn't be there, so we probably wouldn't be making nearly as much of a scene.' Said Maria.
'True, true.' He said. 'Listen I know it's none of my business but why in the hell were you sitting with Potter, Black, Lupin, and the Mudblood?'
'Excuse me!' she yelled shocked. 'Never call anyone that, that is so ignorant and rude. How could you say such a thing?'
'Easy, there, chill. Don't get all in a twist, I wont say it sorry.' He was shocked that she would shout at him like that. After she got over the shock she asked,
'What have you against Lily, and them anyway?'
'Other than he being a Mud- I mean Muggle- born, never you mind.' He said in a case- closed, sort of way. 'You'll see about Potter and them soon enough.'
'What is that supposed to mean?' asked Maria.
'Just wait. Their true colors will shine in time, you may even see Lupin's, if your smart enough' he smirked.
'What are you talking about?' she was really curious now. He just gave her a look and looked forward.
In the last chapter, I made a mistake; Narcissa's surname is actually Black, sorry!
Hmmm, what could the sparkle in her eyes mean? Is there something we don't know bout Maria? Is Maria even her real name? Uh oh, I'm shutting up before I give anything away...