Chapter 3: "Nice to Meet You Mr. Potter"
Olivia decided to explore the small town a little before retiring back to The Three Broomsticks.
"I wonder what kind of stuff they sell here." Thought Olivia walking into the sweet shop.
"Don't spend too much." Olivia heard her sisters serious response to her thought.
"Yeah, yeah." Thought Olivia back rolling her eyes and looking at the chocolate frogs.
Olivia went into every shop. She'd purchased some Flaming Red Hotts not able to find anything else of interest.
She came back to the Three Broomsticks greeted by Madame Rosemerta.
"Good evening. How did you like our little village?" asked Madame Rosemerta putting out a glass and filling it with Butterbeer for the tired looking girl.
"It was nice, although very different from where I live." Smiled Olivia with a nod of thanks for the Butterbeer.
"I don't know how to explain it. It's just completely different yet similar in so many ways." Said Olivia smiling at the thought of home.
"Well I have other customers but have a good night." Said Madame Rosemerta smiling understandingly and bustling off to serve her other customers.
Hermione and Draco had been showing Matt and Liz around for hours now.
"And here is the Astronomy Tower." Said Hermione as they had finished climbing about three flights of stairs.
"I guess working out isn't necessary with this school." Commented Liz as her thighs were beginning to feel the burn.
"Do you need a rest?" asked Draco coming up next to her.
"Oh no I love it." Beamed Liz at him.
"Does anyone know what time it is?" Asked Matt finding Malfoy quite irritating.
"Oh my it's almost seven. We should go to the Great Hall." Said Hermione looking at her wrist watch.
"Oh good, food." Said Liz jogging down the stairs with the other three behind her.
"Where does she get this energy?" thought Matt jogging down after her.
"I don't know." Thought Liz back."
"I thought we agreed no reading each others thoughts." Thought Matt in reply.
"Sorry it slipped." Thought Liz as she waited at the bottom of the stairs for everyone.
"So Hermione, Draco, what do we do for fun around here?" Asked Liz as they made it down.
"Hanging out in our houses common rooms, games, you know that sort of thing." Answered Hermione.
"Oh. So no TV? Or music? Or anything like that?" asked Liz slightly disappointed.
"No Hogwarts is the same way it's always been when it opened." Said Hermione knowing somewhat of how she felt.
"Weird." Said Liz as they entered the Great Hall.
"I don't know if you'll make it Liz." Laughed Matt.
"I converted all my electronics into magically charged, so I'll live." Said Liz pulling out her Ipod to show him the witch hat that stood for the battery life.
"What is that?" Asked Draco quite interested in the small object.
"An Ipod. They hold music so you can listen to it with a tap of your finger." Smiled Liz handing it to him and turning it on.
"Wicked." Said Malfoy mesmerized.
"Yeah muggles are quite smart aren't they?" Smiled Liz.
"Muggles made this huh? Shocking." Said Malfoy giving back the device.
"Hmm." Smirked Hermione.
"He doesn't like muggles very much does he?" Asked Liz with a low voice to Hermione.
"I wouldn't even say dislike, it's more of a hate. I'll tell you more later." Smiled Hermione as they sat at a large round table.
"Looks like you'll have to." Laughed Liz.
Hermione began to laugh uncontrollably at Liz's comment as they approached the table.
"Maybe this year won't be so bad." Thought Hermione to herself.
"Good evening." Smiled Dumbledore coming in.
"Good evening Professor." Replied all four students in unison.
"Professor Mcgonagall and Professor Snape will be joining us for dinner tonight." Smiled Dumbledore as all the chairs pulled out.
Matt helped Liz and Hermione into their seats as Malfoy looked on in displeasure.
"Trying to show me up is a big mistake." Thought Malfoy as he sat down.
"Thank you Matt." Said Liz smiling up into his handsome face.
"You are quite welcome." Said Matt as he helped Hermione.
"Thank you Mr. Anderson." Said Hermione still a little nervous around him.
"Please call me Matt and you are quite welcome also." Said Matt walking to his seat next to Liz.
As they were seated in rushed Snape and Mcgonagall.
"Sorry we're late, there was a glitch with tomorrow's plans but they have been taken care of." Said Mcgonagall looking quite flustered.
"No harm done Minerva." Smiled Dumbledore.
"Good evening Aunt- I mean Professor Mcgonagall and Professore Snape." Said Liz catching herself and giving them each a bow with her head.
"Good evening Elizabeth. How is your mother?" Asked Professor Mcgonagall smiling at her niece's slip.
"Quite well. She can't seem to stop contacting me about how it's going." Smiled Liz humorously.
"Well you know your mother." Said Mcgonagall pouring herself some water.
"Aunt?" Thought Draco and Hermione at the same time.
Dumbledore seemed to notice the look of confusion across Draco and Hermione's faces so he said, "Elizabeth is my brother's child as well as Professor Mcgonagall's sister's child."
"Will you be taking advanced Potions this year?" Asked Snape directing the question at Liz.
"Yes Professor. Is that what you teach sir?" Asked Liz beginning on her salad.
"Yes I do. It is not an easy class by any means." Said Professor Snape trying to intimidate her.
"That sounds perfect, I like challenges." Said Liz knowing very well what he was trying to do.
"Do you?" Asked Snape looking up and acknowledging her answer.
"Well onto more important things. Tomorrow you three will be sorted after the first years. Oh and Elizabeth please ask your sister not to play mind games with the sorting hat. We'd like to eat dinner." Smiled Dumbledore.
"I will try Headmaster." Said Liz shaking her head at her sisters' antics.
"Yes, well, I will send her a letter in any case." Said Dumbledore smiling.
"About your clothing, we will not require you wear robes but to dress respectively." Said Dumbledore as they received the main course.
"Oh yes and last but not least the Yule Ball. You will all receive a week within the month before it to plan for it." Said Dumbledore looking even more cheerful.
"Excuse me sir but what's a Yule Ball?" Asked Matt.
"Just a Ball for Fifth years and up. Oh and the Head Boys and Girls have first dance and must come together as each others dates." Replied Dumbledore.
Malfoy practically choked on his roasted chicken.
"Is there a problem Mr. Malfoy?" Asked Dumbledore turning to look at him.
"No Sir." Coughed Malfoy.
"Good. Well here comes my favorite. Dessert." Winked Dumbledore at them.
They finished dinner and made their way back to the dorms.
"Well guys I'm gonna go to sleep cause tomorrow is a big day." Said Liz as they entered the portrait hole.
"Me too." Said Hermione yawning.
"Night you." Said Matt hugging Liz and kissing the top of her head.
"Good night." Said Liz smiling and looking up at him.
"Good night Draco it was nice to meet you." Said Liz as she and Hermione walked up the staircase.
"So what should our password be?" Asked Hermione.
"Hmm. You pick." Said Liz not caring.
"Ok how 'bout we name it after a muggle music group or song, cause no one here will guess." Said Hermione smiling and thinking.
"Ok, do you like My Chemical Romance, or AFI, or Fall Out Boy?" Asked Liz curiously.
"Hey lets make the password Helena." Said Hermione beaming.
"Cool." Said the Liz in the portrait and it opened.
"Awesome." Said Liz as she and Hermione both entered.
"This room is amazing." Said Hermione as she walked in.
The room had two queen sized beds on either side of the room. Each of the bedding had their initials stitched into it. As they looked around more they each had a bureau, a desk, a couch, and a bedside table.
"Wow. I'm likin this." Said Liz walking over and hopping onto her bed.
"No kidding. Look we even have a terrace." Said Hermione opening the two French doors to the balcony.
"That's great. Hey lets check out the bathroom." Said Liz jumping off the bed and running to the door that said "Powder Room" in cursive.
She opened it to find a long marble counter top with two plush sinks and lots of space in between. In the one corner was a shower and on the side of one wall a deep sunken in bath.
"I think I may sleep in here." Said Liz absolutely shocked by how amazing it was.
"Would you like the bath or shower? Cause I'm with you." Said Hermione looking it over excitedly.
"Well I need to take off my make up, how bout you?" Asked Liz walking in towards one of the sinks that had a basket of washcloths with her initials on them.
"I don't really wear make up much so I don't have any on right now." Said Hermione feeling sheepish.
"That's ok, you don't need make up any way. I don't either it's just fun, ya know? Hey if ya want we can see what works well with your skin. Kind of like a bonding thing." Smiled Liz as she turned on the faucet.
"That would be wicked." Said Hermione excitedly.
"Awesome. Now what were you saying about Malfoy at dinner?" Asked Liz as she cleaned her face and sat down on the counter top telling her all about her first encounter and so on.
As the girls headed up the staircase Matt glared at Draco Malfoy.
"Can I help you with something?" Asked Draco in his normal arrogant tone.
"Look Malfoy I don't like you or the way you are towards Liz so, if you know what's good for you, you'll stay the hell away." Said Matt with his eyes flashing a crystal blue.
"Well, well, well. Not that I need to even dignify that with a response I will anyway. If I want to talk to her or go with her I will and if you know what's good for you, you won't get in my way. Now our password is Slytherin Prince. I am going to bed." Said Draco getting up and going to their room.
"The hell you will." Thought Matt viciously.
Liz shuddered when she heard the thought.
The next morning Olivia awoke with a start. Fawke was sitting on her stomach holding a letter.
"Good morning Fawke. Long time no see." Yawned Olivia petting his head.
Fawke squawked in response and within moment fire engulfed him and he was gone.
"I have got to get one of those." Thought Olivia to herself.
She sat up and opened the letter from Dumbledore.
Dearest Niece Olivia,
Please do not get the sorting hat into a frenzy.
Sincerely,
Uncle Albus
Olivia just smiled and got up to get ready for the day.
"Now what to do with my hair." Said Olivia as she opened a hair magazine.
"Long, dark, with red streaks." Said Olivia closing her eyes and envisioning it as her own.
When she opened her eyes it was as she thought. She loved the power of change with certain parts of her body because no one else could do it without potions.
"This will be perfect." Said Olivia looking into the mirror with her large almond shaped Dragon eyes turning a bright emerald green from satisfaction.
"Hermione come on." Said Liz looking at the clock which read six-thirty a.m..
"I swear the assignment was done." Said Hermione popping up.
"Hermione it's Liz." Said Liz yawning and walking into the bathroom.
"Was I talking in my sleep?" Asked Hermione as she made her way into the bathroom.
"I think I got the tail end of something." Said Liz turning on the shower.
"Now what to wear." Said Olivia opening her suitcase.
"Hmm, with my hair I think red will do nicely, but what?" Asked Olivia sifting through her clothes.
Olivia came upon a maroon red corset top and a pair of black Dickies Capri's. She got dressed and wondered what shoes would go best.
"Liz could I borrow your maroon red fifties shoes, please?" Thought Olivia smiling.
"On one condition," thought Liz,"Keep them clean and you may need this." Thought Liz as the shoes and a Garnet stoned cross appeared in her hands.
"Thank you." Thought Olivia excitedly.
"Yeah, yeah. Now make sure the corset stays on." Thought Liz as she got out of the shower and dried off quickly.
"If you make sure Matt and you don't do anything till Christmas." Thought Olivia humorously.
"Ha ha." Thought Liz as she used a magical blow dryer to dry her hair quickly.
Liz put on a bronzer and some lip gloss, made one last brush through her hair and went back into the room to find something to wear till that night.
"Liz could I ask you something?" Asked Hermione sounding a little nervous.
"Sure, what is it?" Asked Liz sitting in her chair so she could face her.
"Are you here just because of the school exchange?" Asked Hermione hoping she wasn't offending her new found friend.
"Truth?" asked Liz as a bra, matching underwear, jeans, and a white tank top that read "Too Pretty To Do Math" flew out of the suitcase and landed in her hands.
Hermione nodded curiously.
"No we're not just here for the exchange. We are also among the Order and have been asked to keep tabs on Harry. Now I know you are one of Harry's best friends and I wouldn't make you promise not to tell him but I'm asking you as a friend to keep it between us. It will all reveal itself in due time." Said Liz sounding somewhat like her wise older Uncle.
"So you're here to help? I won't say anything though, I promise." Said Hermione eager to know more.
"Yes, and thank you." Said Liz smiling.
"You want to know something funny? I was a little angry at first about sharing but now I think I've changed my mind." Said Hermione feeling more at ease now.
"Well I'm glad. I need to get dressed so I will see you downstairs in five minutes k?" Asked Liz standing and walking towards the bathroom.
"Alright, see you downstairs." Said Hermione walking out.
"Now we'll just have to see if she'll do what I'm hoping she'll do." Thought Liz as she walked into the bathroom and got dressed.
Hours later in Hogsmeade…
Olivia had finished packing and pulled out her new black velvet Lip Service jacket when there was a knock at the door.
"Yes?" Asked Olivia opening the door.
"Oh my you look quite different." Said Madame Rosemerta a little shocked at the girls transformation.
"In a good way I hope. There's someone I'm hoping to impress." Smiled Olivia.
"Well the way you look how could they not be? Yes, well, the reason I came up here was because there's a carriage waiting for you miss." Replied Madame Rosemerta.
"Oh thank you." Said Olivia turning to get her luggage but was surprised to see it was no longer there.
"The house elves have taken them." Smiled Madame Rosemerta as Olivia picked up her thick velvet jacket and made her way out.
"Now the carriage will be taking you to the train station and not Hogwarts. But after the other students have gotten into the other carriages you all will be on your way." Smiled Madame Rosemerta as Olivia gave her the key and walked out into the evening chill and into the awaiting carriage.
It was around six in the evening when Olivia's carriage stopped in front of a deserted train track.
"Well this should be fun." Said Olivia sighing.
"What's going on sis?" Asked Liz popping up next to her sister.
"I thought I told you not to do that!" Shrieked Olivia in surprise.
"Hey nice hair." Said Liz ignoring her.
"How'd you do that with all the enchantments anyway?" Asked Olivia relaxing.
"Snuck out. Man is it busy." Said Liz laughing.
"What do you want?" Asked Olivia sensing something.
"You know why we're here so don't play around, do your job." Replied Liz sternly pointing a blood red nail at her sister.
"I know." Said Olivia rolling her eyes.
"Be good then." Said Liz disappearing before Olivia could say anything.
"Yeah right." Smirked Olivia.
About and hour and a half had passed when Olivia heard a train approach.
"Finally." Said Olivia getting bored and antsy.
She could hear footsteps come towards the carriage, so she waited for her moment. She suddenly sensed a presence she knew and opened the carriage door causing them to almost walk into it.
"Oh, I am so sorry. Did I hit you?" Asked Olivia sounding concerned.
"No you didn't. Hi I'm Harry Potter, are you new?" Asked Harry still looking into the carriage at the girl who was engulfed by the dark.
"Yes I am. You and your friends may join me if you'd like." Said the girl moving into the shadows even more so they could enter.
"Thanks." Said Harry getting in only seeing her hair.
No Problem. My name's Olivia but you can call me Liv." Said Olivia turning to face him.
Harry was not prepared for her beauty. He looked her over, taking in her dark long hair, peaches and cream skin, and her piercing emerald eyes.
"Harry is this one free mate?" Asked Ron getting inside and noticing a very lovely girl and Harry staring at each other intently.
"Uh yeah. Ron meet- Oh I'm sorry I've forgotten already." Said Harry blushing.
"Olivia or Liv." Said Olivia shaking Ron's hand.
"Nice to meet you. You're not from here are you?" Asked Ron with a puzzled look on his face by the way she talked and her clothing.
"No I'm not. I'm an exchange student actually from the U.S." Said Olivia smiling at the two.
"Harry may I sit here?" Asked Neville Longbottom looking over his shoulder nervously.
"Sure. Neville meet Olivia-" But before Harry could ask for her last name the carriage was making its way to Hogwarts.
Well I hope you like it so far and please give me some reviews so I know how I' mo doing. Thank you. ;P