*Disclaimer: J.K. Rowling owns all of HP!
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Draco's Spirit
Chapter Four
Author's Notes- All contest details are after chapter! Enjoy!
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From Last Time:
This dagger would answer my prayers, my needs. I picked it up and raised it above my heart, ready to escape this uncaring world. With my thoughts filled of Draco, I plunged the dagger down.
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*~*Draco POV*~*
When Mia had been talking about the leader of Spirit World, I was thinking more along the lines of my father. What I saw surprised me so bad, I'm surprised I didn't die again from shock.
A little girl sat behind a rather large desk. Dolls and toys were on shelves that ran around the room. A stained glass window of a butterfly sat behind the girl.
"Hello," said the girl cheerily, "I'm Sina, Ruler of the Spirit World."
Sina had dark blue midnight hair that hung down to her shoulders. Big blue eyes, soft pink lips, and dimples created a baby doll face. She wore a dress robes of light greens and purples with little lilac slippers. She can't have been more than eight!
I whirled around to face Mia. "You mean to tell me the Ruler of spirit World is a kid? How the hell is a kid supposed to help me, if I had wanted help?"
"I'm right here you know, so you don't have to talk about me as if I'm not." Sina said in a soft voice, a smile on her face.
"Also, I'm not a 'little kid' as you put it. I'm actually around 500 years old, but this form is easier on my body. I took over Spirit World from my father about 380 years ago. And also, please refrain from swearing in my home."
I looked at her, shocked beyond words, very uncommon for a Malfoy.
"Excuse me Sina," said Mia gliding forward. "Draco has told me he does not wish to return to life. ..... I know, simply terrible," said Mia in response to the appaled look on Sina's face.
"Why Draco?" asked sina giveing me a dissapointed look. "Why do you not wish to live again. Life is such a beautiful thing."
"As I've already told Mia, there is no reason to go back. I don't have any real friends, my father hates me, and my mother is too scared to love. Why go back?"
"I see," said Sin softly, sadness in her voice. "Very well then. Mia would you-"
"But Draco did agree to stick around until his wake," Mia interrupted, a hopeful note to her words.
"He did?"
"I did," I said, coming into the conversation.
The little girl seemed to perk up instantly, a smile returning to her face. "Alright then. I will have to find the date of the wake; we can't have Draco missing it. Mia, would you show our guest to a room?"
"Of course Sina. Come along Draco."
I left the room and Mia started to lead me through more hallways. I didn't understand how I'd never not get lost in this place.
"Here we are." She paused outside a tall mahogany door. "In you go."
Tentatively, I pushed open the door. If my room was going to look anyhing like Sina's, I would skip the wake. Stepping in, a gasp left my throat.
My whole room was done in greens and silvers; ever the faithful Slytherin.The walls parkled silver and dark green comforters adorned the bed. The dressers were the same color as the door and the carpeting was a forest green.
I turned to ask Mia if she had known if I was Slytherin, but she was gone.
"Mia?" I called uncertainly. "Where are you?"
"Here Silly! Now get dressed in these." She thrust me a set of robes in silver, they matched my eyes perfectly.
"Why do I have to wear these? What's wrong with black?"
She shot me an exasparated look, "Look Draco, if you haven't noticed yet, in Spirit Word we prefer bright happy colors. Your room is the only exception, we wanted to make you feel at home. Those robes of yours will just have to go."
"But......but......I LIKE my black robes. I am not wearing bright silver!"
"Now you sound like a child throwing a tantrum. Grow up already!" Mia stalked out of the room, the door slamming behind her with a bang.
With a defeated sigh, I began to change from black to silver.
*~*End Draco POV*~*
*~*Lucius POV*~*
As soon as I had ordered me wife out, a knowing feeling came into my head. She was going to kill herself. I just knew it. Husband sixth sense.
I had known she did not love me or care for the riches of a Malfoy. Draco had been the only thing that mattered, the only thing she lived for. And with him gone nothing was stopping her.
But I didn't want her to kill herself. An evil gleam entered my eye. I wanted to do it. After all, I basically owned her, and it wasn't right for her do do anything without my consent.
With silent, but hurried footsteps, I ran up the staircase to our room, where I, for some reason, just knew she would be.
At this moment I feared only one thing. She had already done it. It was quiet, much to quiet.
I moved faster, the aderline pumping in my heart, blood rushing to my ears, all with the anticipation of the kill. I was the preadator, she was the prey...
I threw open our oaken doors and a horrible heart stopping sight greeted my eyes.
Narcissa, my Narcissa, knelt on the bed, her eyes closed and a knife poised abover her heart. And with a sudden thrust, the knife dived down, but I was ready.
My wand whipped out and I shouted, "ACCIO KNIFE!"
In fascination, I watched as the knife was wrenched from my wife's hands and shot staright at me, right before it stabbed into her.
I caught the deadly blade neatly by the handle and glared at Narcissa.
"What do you think you are doing?" I asked coldly.
She cowered down in fear of my presence. But then quite suprisingly, she picked her gaze from the floor and focused her sapphire eyes on me.
"I am not scared of you Lucuis. I have always kept my thoughts and opinions to myself, in fear you would hurt Draco. But now that Draco isn't here, I'll let you have a piece of my mind. I think you are a cold hearted bastard who cares for no one but yourself. You will do anythong to gain power, even hurting innocents. I no longer care what happens to me. You may do whatever you want Lucius, but be warned, I will fight."
I chuckled and then laughed harshly, the sound bouncing off the walls. (A/N- think of Gasuke in episode two of RK when he laughs when Yahiko tells him he'll pay back all the money he owes)
"You know you fear me Narcissa." I stepped forward menacingly. "Now you will pay for your attempt. Your death belongs to me alone!"
With a snarl, I lept forward.
*~*End Lucius POV*~*
(A/N- Don't worry, I'm leaving you like last time. Just need to change view. *Adjusts camera* All ready!)
*~*Overall View of Lucius and Narcissa*~*
A scream filled the room as Lucius landed on top of Narcissa, pinning her down, crushing her small frame. He rammed his elbow hard into her stomach, recieving a short gasp from the woman.
In defense, Narcissa swept her right hand upward, her only free limb, and raked her long manicured nails across his face, leaving five scratches on his cheek, all dripping small drops of blood.
"YOU BITCH!" He slapped her across the face, momentarily knocking her off guard. But that moment was enough, as he started to beat her senseless.
But Narcissa wasn't going down without a fight. She clawed, bit, and kicked Lucius with all the strength she possessed. Red was all she saw, rage for all the times she's been hurt by this man, the suffering, the nights lived in fear. But as always, Lucius pulled away the victor.
He stood up, blood running down his pale face and hands, and gazed at the figure lying crumpled like a broken doll on he bed.
"I know you are alive Narcissa, but I will not kill you......yet. I must wait until after the funeral, or people will get suspicious. Pleasent dreams Narcissa."
Once the door shut behind him, Narcissa started to cry, knowing her fate had just been sealed. Her life was in Lucius's hands.
*~*End Overall View*~*
*~*Harry Potter POV*~*
"Harry! Time to get up!" a cheery voice called.
"Is it morning already?" I asked hoarsely, my throat dry from sleep.
"Uh huh...... And you'd better hurry! You already slept in late enough!"
"Why?"
'Why can't I sleep? So tired....must....sleep....' My eyelids were closed gently welcoming the darkness that pulled me in.
A pillow slammed into my face with obvious fury behind it, immideately chasing away all thoughts of sleep.
"Listen Harry. When Ginny tells you nicely to get up, you get up! If you don't you get to deal with me!" She readied the pillow for another attack.
"I'm up! I'm up Hermione! Please put the pillow down!" I reached over and pulled on my glasses and at once a livid Hermione and an amused Ginny swam into view.
With an annoyed hmph, Hermione stormed out of the bright orange room.
"What's eating Mione?" I asked, completely puzzled.
"First of all Harry, what's today?"
"Uhhhhh.... September 1st."
"Right..... Now what happens on September 1st?"
"..."
"Hogwarts Harry! School starts today!"
"Oh yeah!"
"She also still upset about the accident yesterday."
"What? Why should she be upset? It's not her fault Crooshanks ate all of my chocolate frogs..."
"Not that accident Harry! The one with Malfoy!"
"Why should she feel guilty about that?"
"Because she was there and didn't help him. Mione just feels it was an awful way to die. Plus they had something to....uh.....finish."
"Oh. What?"
"It's a secret. Now you'd better get a move on, we're leaving in half an hour."
"AHHHHHHH!" I jumped from the sleeping bag like I'd found a basilik in it.
Ginny laughed with mirth as she watched me tear up Ron's room looking for a matching sock.
"I'll see you downstairs in a few." And with that, she raced out of the room.
'Odd.... I wonder what Mione's secret it?' Then I too headed downstairs.
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Author's Notes: Okay, no cliffie this time! But I bet most of you wanted to kill me last chappie....
hehe, you know he drill, now press the button! *chibi eyes*
And please, if you like this Draco story, please check out my other story! It's called The Power of a Wish
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Contest! (Okay, it is NOT a riddle, I couldn't think of a good one)
Okay, here's the deal. I need help with the fifth chappie, and one of you can play a big part...
What you have to do is read this. (Duh!) When you're done, you can do the contest!
First off, I am looking to see how well you all know Harry Potter (the books, not movies). So there is a little quiz at the bottom. The first one to answer correctly in their review wins! simple, right? good! I do suggest you have a copy of all HP books though....
Now the prize.... the prize is YOU get to be in the story. Whoever reviews first w/ all answers correct will be e-mailed by me. I have a questioner I'll need you to fill out with all character info.
So have fun.... And good luck 2 all of you. Also, in case you accidently post a review w/o answers, you can e-mail me at IcyPanther@yahoo.com The thing is, whatever e-mail's in my box first wins, cuz all reviews are sent to e-mail
Also, if u review anonymous, plzz include your e-mail in review! Thanx!! And just to let ya know, one more rule!
******YOU MUST HAVE POSTED AT LEAST ONE REVIEW PRIOR TO THIS CHAPTER! OTHERWISE NOT FAIR TO READERS BEFORE! SO GO BACK AND POST ONE FOR A PREVIOUS CHAPTER IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY!********
~IcyPanther
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Just to let ya all know, I # of the book is not being told. But if you read the question, it should basically tell you what book it's in. There's only one w/ a bit of 50/50, so that's where the books come in handy.
1. When Harry's Broom (Nimbus 2000) broke, in what match would he have to use a different one for the first time? (answer would be a house name for clarification)
2. When Harry, Hermione, Neville, and Draco go into the Forbidden Forest, what creature does Hagrid say in answer to someone's question IS NOT killing the unicorns and why?
3. When Harry and Ron come to Hogwarts late b/c of a flying car, what are they given for dinner?
4. What happened to Marietta when she tattled?
5. In one of Rita Skeeter's articles about Harry, who says, "He might even be pretending.... This could be a plea for attention." (Think.... This is a tough one. Hint: what book did Skeeter publish most of her articles????)
6. In what book (Title Please) does Harry say after a quidditch match, "Aha We've won."
That's all! Good luck to everyone!
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Reviewer's Comments:
~*~Hiei's Firefly~*~ Hehe! As you've now seen, she doesn't die! Yeah! I'm not sure, is cliffed a word???? What did you mean by 'you think' you love riddles??? Got me curious... Thank you to Hiei's Firefly sister and bf! You guys help a lot! ^^ And no, I never did know guys read fanfics. But I mean, hasn't there got to be at least one guy author out there....
~*~Ryo Akuinenn~*~ Wait! You're Hiei's Firefly! Huh????
~*~lishachan~*~Nope, as you can see, Narcissa DOES NOT kill herself! ^^ I like Sina too! ^^ What's w/ me and all these smile faces???? ^^
~*~D(Caf aka Sandr~*~ Glad you like it! Are you still reading a SSS? And update your story soon too!
~*~lil tipsy~*~ Thank you! I love it when ppl like my work ^^ I hope I updated soon enuf. Been really busy! ^^
~*~Edarcy03~*~ Hola ******! (I won't use ur real name) Do u really hate me? *pouts* I'm on page 11 of P&P! Haven't had any time to read this wekend! AHHHHH! C ya at school!
~Thanks a ton you guys! You're awesome!
'...' indicates thought
Draco's Spirit
Chapter Four
Author's Notes- All contest details are after chapter! Enjoy!
****************
From Last Time:
This dagger would answer my prayers, my needs. I picked it up and raised it above my heart, ready to escape this uncaring world. With my thoughts filled of Draco, I plunged the dagger down.
****************
*~*Draco POV*~*
When Mia had been talking about the leader of Spirit World, I was thinking more along the lines of my father. What I saw surprised me so bad, I'm surprised I didn't die again from shock.
A little girl sat behind a rather large desk. Dolls and toys were on shelves that ran around the room. A stained glass window of a butterfly sat behind the girl.
"Hello," said the girl cheerily, "I'm Sina, Ruler of the Spirit World."
Sina had dark blue midnight hair that hung down to her shoulders. Big blue eyes, soft pink lips, and dimples created a baby doll face. She wore a dress robes of light greens and purples with little lilac slippers. She can't have been more than eight!
I whirled around to face Mia. "You mean to tell me the Ruler of spirit World is a kid? How the hell is a kid supposed to help me, if I had wanted help?"
"I'm right here you know, so you don't have to talk about me as if I'm not." Sina said in a soft voice, a smile on her face.
"Also, I'm not a 'little kid' as you put it. I'm actually around 500 years old, but this form is easier on my body. I took over Spirit World from my father about 380 years ago. And also, please refrain from swearing in my home."
I looked at her, shocked beyond words, very uncommon for a Malfoy.
"Excuse me Sina," said Mia gliding forward. "Draco has told me he does not wish to return to life. ..... I know, simply terrible," said Mia in response to the appaled look on Sina's face.
"Why Draco?" asked sina giveing me a dissapointed look. "Why do you not wish to live again. Life is such a beautiful thing."
"As I've already told Mia, there is no reason to go back. I don't have any real friends, my father hates me, and my mother is too scared to love. Why go back?"
"I see," said Sin softly, sadness in her voice. "Very well then. Mia would you-"
"But Draco did agree to stick around until his wake," Mia interrupted, a hopeful note to her words.
"He did?"
"I did," I said, coming into the conversation.
The little girl seemed to perk up instantly, a smile returning to her face. "Alright then. I will have to find the date of the wake; we can't have Draco missing it. Mia, would you show our guest to a room?"
"Of course Sina. Come along Draco."
I left the room and Mia started to lead me through more hallways. I didn't understand how I'd never not get lost in this place.
"Here we are." She paused outside a tall mahogany door. "In you go."
Tentatively, I pushed open the door. If my room was going to look anyhing like Sina's, I would skip the wake. Stepping in, a gasp left my throat.
My whole room was done in greens and silvers; ever the faithful Slytherin.The walls parkled silver and dark green comforters adorned the bed. The dressers were the same color as the door and the carpeting was a forest green.
I turned to ask Mia if she had known if I was Slytherin, but she was gone.
"Mia?" I called uncertainly. "Where are you?"
"Here Silly! Now get dressed in these." She thrust me a set of robes in silver, they matched my eyes perfectly.
"Why do I have to wear these? What's wrong with black?"
She shot me an exasparated look, "Look Draco, if you haven't noticed yet, in Spirit Word we prefer bright happy colors. Your room is the only exception, we wanted to make you feel at home. Those robes of yours will just have to go."
"But......but......I LIKE my black robes. I am not wearing bright silver!"
"Now you sound like a child throwing a tantrum. Grow up already!" Mia stalked out of the room, the door slamming behind her with a bang.
With a defeated sigh, I began to change from black to silver.
*~*End Draco POV*~*
*~*Lucius POV*~*
As soon as I had ordered me wife out, a knowing feeling came into my head. She was going to kill herself. I just knew it. Husband sixth sense.
I had known she did not love me or care for the riches of a Malfoy. Draco had been the only thing that mattered, the only thing she lived for. And with him gone nothing was stopping her.
But I didn't want her to kill herself. An evil gleam entered my eye. I wanted to do it. After all, I basically owned her, and it wasn't right for her do do anything without my consent.
With silent, but hurried footsteps, I ran up the staircase to our room, where I, for some reason, just knew she would be.
At this moment I feared only one thing. She had already done it. It was quiet, much to quiet.
I moved faster, the aderline pumping in my heart, blood rushing to my ears, all with the anticipation of the kill. I was the preadator, she was the prey...
I threw open our oaken doors and a horrible heart stopping sight greeted my eyes.
Narcissa, my Narcissa, knelt on the bed, her eyes closed and a knife poised abover her heart. And with a sudden thrust, the knife dived down, but I was ready.
My wand whipped out and I shouted, "ACCIO KNIFE!"
In fascination, I watched as the knife was wrenched from my wife's hands and shot staright at me, right before it stabbed into her.
I caught the deadly blade neatly by the handle and glared at Narcissa.
"What do you think you are doing?" I asked coldly.
She cowered down in fear of my presence. But then quite suprisingly, she picked her gaze from the floor and focused her sapphire eyes on me.
"I am not scared of you Lucuis. I have always kept my thoughts and opinions to myself, in fear you would hurt Draco. But now that Draco isn't here, I'll let you have a piece of my mind. I think you are a cold hearted bastard who cares for no one but yourself. You will do anythong to gain power, even hurting innocents. I no longer care what happens to me. You may do whatever you want Lucius, but be warned, I will fight."
I chuckled and then laughed harshly, the sound bouncing off the walls. (A/N- think of Gasuke in episode two of RK when he laughs when Yahiko tells him he'll pay back all the money he owes)
"You know you fear me Narcissa." I stepped forward menacingly. "Now you will pay for your attempt. Your death belongs to me alone!"
With a snarl, I lept forward.
*~*End Lucius POV*~*
(A/N- Don't worry, I'm leaving you like last time. Just need to change view. *Adjusts camera* All ready!)
*~*Overall View of Lucius and Narcissa*~*
A scream filled the room as Lucius landed on top of Narcissa, pinning her down, crushing her small frame. He rammed his elbow hard into her stomach, recieving a short gasp from the woman.
In defense, Narcissa swept her right hand upward, her only free limb, and raked her long manicured nails across his face, leaving five scratches on his cheek, all dripping small drops of blood.
"YOU BITCH!" He slapped her across the face, momentarily knocking her off guard. But that moment was enough, as he started to beat her senseless.
But Narcissa wasn't going down without a fight. She clawed, bit, and kicked Lucius with all the strength she possessed. Red was all she saw, rage for all the times she's been hurt by this man, the suffering, the nights lived in fear. But as always, Lucius pulled away the victor.
He stood up, blood running down his pale face and hands, and gazed at the figure lying crumpled like a broken doll on he bed.
"I know you are alive Narcissa, but I will not kill you......yet. I must wait until after the funeral, or people will get suspicious. Pleasent dreams Narcissa."
Once the door shut behind him, Narcissa started to cry, knowing her fate had just been sealed. Her life was in Lucius's hands.
*~*End Overall View*~*
*~*Harry Potter POV*~*
"Harry! Time to get up!" a cheery voice called.
"Is it morning already?" I asked hoarsely, my throat dry from sleep.
"Uh huh...... And you'd better hurry! You already slept in late enough!"
"Why?"
'Why can't I sleep? So tired....must....sleep....' My eyelids were closed gently welcoming the darkness that pulled me in.
A pillow slammed into my face with obvious fury behind it, immideately chasing away all thoughts of sleep.
"Listen Harry. When Ginny tells you nicely to get up, you get up! If you don't you get to deal with me!" She readied the pillow for another attack.
"I'm up! I'm up Hermione! Please put the pillow down!" I reached over and pulled on my glasses and at once a livid Hermione and an amused Ginny swam into view.
With an annoyed hmph, Hermione stormed out of the bright orange room.
"What's eating Mione?" I asked, completely puzzled.
"First of all Harry, what's today?"
"Uhhhhh.... September 1st."
"Right..... Now what happens on September 1st?"
"..."
"Hogwarts Harry! School starts today!"
"Oh yeah!"
"She also still upset about the accident yesterday."
"What? Why should she be upset? It's not her fault Crooshanks ate all of my chocolate frogs..."
"Not that accident Harry! The one with Malfoy!"
"Why should she feel guilty about that?"
"Because she was there and didn't help him. Mione just feels it was an awful way to die. Plus they had something to....uh.....finish."
"Oh. What?"
"It's a secret. Now you'd better get a move on, we're leaving in half an hour."
"AHHHHHHH!" I jumped from the sleeping bag like I'd found a basilik in it.
Ginny laughed with mirth as she watched me tear up Ron's room looking for a matching sock.
"I'll see you downstairs in a few." And with that, she raced out of the room.
'Odd.... I wonder what Mione's secret it?' Then I too headed downstairs.
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Author's Notes: Okay, no cliffie this time! But I bet most of you wanted to kill me last chappie....
hehe, you know he drill, now press the button! *chibi eyes*
And please, if you like this Draco story, please check out my other story! It's called The Power of a Wish
* * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Contest! (Okay, it is NOT a riddle, I couldn't think of a good one)
Okay, here's the deal. I need help with the fifth chappie, and one of you can play a big part...
What you have to do is read this. (Duh!) When you're done, you can do the contest!
First off, I am looking to see how well you all know Harry Potter (the books, not movies). So there is a little quiz at the bottom. The first one to answer correctly in their review wins! simple, right? good! I do suggest you have a copy of all HP books though....
Now the prize.... the prize is YOU get to be in the story. Whoever reviews first w/ all answers correct will be e-mailed by me. I have a questioner I'll need you to fill out with all character info.
So have fun.... And good luck 2 all of you. Also, in case you accidently post a review w/o answers, you can e-mail me at IcyPanther@yahoo.com The thing is, whatever e-mail's in my box first wins, cuz all reviews are sent to e-mail
Also, if u review anonymous, plzz include your e-mail in review! Thanx!! And just to let ya know, one more rule!
******YOU MUST HAVE POSTED AT LEAST ONE REVIEW PRIOR TO THIS CHAPTER! OTHERWISE NOT FAIR TO READERS BEFORE! SO GO BACK AND POST ONE FOR A PREVIOUS CHAPTER IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY!********
~IcyPanther
* * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Just to let ya all know, I # of the book is not being told. But if you read the question, it should basically tell you what book it's in. There's only one w/ a bit of 50/50, so that's where the books come in handy.
1. When Harry's Broom (Nimbus 2000) broke, in what match would he have to use a different one for the first time? (answer would be a house name for clarification)
2. When Harry, Hermione, Neville, and Draco go into the Forbidden Forest, what creature does Hagrid say in answer to someone's question IS NOT killing the unicorns and why?
3. When Harry and Ron come to Hogwarts late b/c of a flying car, what are they given for dinner?
4. What happened to Marietta when she tattled?
5. In one of Rita Skeeter's articles about Harry, who says, "He might even be pretending.... This could be a plea for attention." (Think.... This is a tough one. Hint: what book did Skeeter publish most of her articles????)
6. In what book (Title Please) does Harry say after a quidditch match, "Aha We've won."
That's all! Good luck to everyone!
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Reviewer's Comments:
~*~Hiei's Firefly~*~ Hehe! As you've now seen, she doesn't die! Yeah! I'm not sure, is cliffed a word???? What did you mean by 'you think' you love riddles??? Got me curious... Thank you to Hiei's Firefly sister and bf! You guys help a lot! ^^ And no, I never did know guys read fanfics. But I mean, hasn't there got to be at least one guy author out there....
~*~Ryo Akuinenn~*~ Wait! You're Hiei's Firefly! Huh????
~*~lishachan~*~Nope, as you can see, Narcissa DOES NOT kill herself! ^^ I like Sina too! ^^ What's w/ me and all these smile faces???? ^^
~*~D(Caf aka Sandr~*~ Glad you like it! Are you still reading a SSS? And update your story soon too!
~*~lil tipsy~*~ Thank you! I love it when ppl like my work ^^ I hope I updated soon enuf. Been really busy! ^^
~*~Edarcy03~*~ Hola ******! (I won't use ur real name) Do u really hate me? *pouts* I'm on page 11 of P&P! Haven't had any time to read this wekend! AHHHHH! C ya at school!
~Thanks a ton you guys! You're awesome!