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Usagi Serenity Yui Cosmos ~ Yeah, you're right, I do know. No one is taking over my body to write. Plan 2 is in the planning stages.
Kk ~ I wrote fast! Thank you!
silver-sparklze ~ I ended it there because it was fun. I have nothing against you being green. Green is good. Green is Slytherin. See?
TanisaFyre ~ Well, Draco and Blaise are plotting SOMETHING.
Caz Malfoy ~ Glad you liked the classroom thing. *Gets possessive* No, you may not have my hyper Remus. He's mine, dammit! Ahem. Okay, I've calmed down now. *Grins* You may have a clone though.
Sailor Grape ~ Well, thank you! Ron and Hermione argue a lot...Will be lots of crazy schemes. And Harry the cat is in this chapter!
Serenitas ~ Thank you! And yes, laughing is so Gryffindor, unless it's evil laughter! Glad it had you smirking!
NayNymic ~ Yes, it would be awful if they were shagging. Draco's always wanted a cat, but Lucius is allergic....
happy kid ~ Thanks!
snapescookiejar ~ Well, is now soon enough?
quizmaster ~ Glad you like Harry being friends with Seamus.
cat ~ Wrote as soon as I could!
SparkySparkles ~ Thanks, and even more Draco this chapter!
LoonyLoopyLisa ~ You're probably right about Draco and Blaise, but you never know.... Argh! Not the hamster! Oh, it's not vicious? That's okay then. Please take note that I have a cat who would love to eat it.
anna may ~ Sorry the chapters are short! Glad you like!
silver_tears ~ Yay! The elves are gone! You're welcome for the gun, I'm glad it worked! REMUS: *Hands you chocolate biscuits* Because you asked. SW: See, isn't he such a sweet werewolf? REMUS: Grrrr.
She-Who-Is-Not-To-Be-Psyc ~ The tension is KILLING you??? That's bad. I'm guessing you like it then?
Her Higness Hermione ~ Keep writing I will.
Obsessed ~ I got to work, keep your adhesive charm for later! Wait, that was a threat! *Feels threatened* Oh dear.
Ice Lupus ~ Fun indeed.
Thanks for reviewing you guys!
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Harry, Seamus, And The Master Plan
By Silver Wolf
Chapter Eleven ~ The Five and The Cat
Meanwhile, Ron, Hermione, Dean and Lavender were sitting on Lavender's bed in the sixth year Gryffindor girls' dorms, discussing their own plan.
"We need to find out if Harry and Seamus are really a couple," Hermione began. "Any ideas on how?"
Lavender shrugged. "Not really. What we really need is someone who's an expert in these sorts of things. The problem is, I can't think of anyone."
Dean nodded. "We need someone who's used to spying on people."
"Well, we could steal Harry's invisibility cloak," Ron began. "And.............oh. Never mind, that'll never work. He'd notice it was gone. And we can't borrow it, because he'd ask why." He turned to Hermione. "Any brilliant ideas, brainy one?"
Hermione thought for a moment. "Not really. Can any of you think of someone who could spy on them for us? Remembering that they have to be trusted to keep all this a secret."
There was silence for a few minutes.
Dean finally spoke. "I can't think of anyone."
"Me either," Hermione admitted.
"Maybe we'll just have to do it ourselves," Ron suggested.
"What about the Five?"
The other three turned to Lavender looking confused. She rolled her eyes.
"You know, that group of third years? Natalie McDonald, Stewart Ackerly, Eleanor Branstone, Emma Dobbs and Malcolm Baddock?"
The confusion cleared.
"Do you really think they're up to it?" Dean asked.
Hermione laughed. "Of course they are! This is the same five kids who managed to find out about the Halloween dance last year, and the whole Secret Santa mess was their fault."
"Not to mention the singing Valentine mix-up," Lavender added. "They're pretty sneaky."
"In that case," Ron said. "We need to talk to them, and soon."
Dean smiled. "Leave that to me. Go down to the library. I'll see you there soon."
The four left the girls dorms.
* * * * * *
Draco was still in a bad mood. After the Care of Magical Creatures fiasco, he had suffered through one of the most boring History of Magic classes he'd ever attended (and that's saying something), before going to lunch. One of the fourth years had 'accidentally' managed to overturn a jug of pumpkin juice onto his lap, which he cleaned up before returning to the Common Room.
Blaise had then beaten him five times at chess in a row, and they'd gone to their afternoon classes.
Transfiguration had been a disaster. They'd been turning snails into owls, and Pansy's wand had been knocked off course by Vince's owl. She'd hit Draco with the spell, turning her friend into a bright pink kangaroo.
He'd been transfigured back and excused from the rest of his classes.
Draco glanced at the clock from his favourite armchair in the Slytherin Common Room. It was about the time for lessons to end, so his classmates would be back in a few minutes.
Deciding that it would prevent more humiliation if he weren't there, he went up to the dorms and sat on his bed.
Five minutes later, Blaise stepped inside, saw the expression on his best friends face, and turned on his heel to leave.
"You don't have to go Blaise, as long as you don't tease me."
The dark haired boy nodded and sat on his bed. "I wouldn't dream of it, Draco."
"Sure you wouldn't."
They sat in silence for a minute, before getting out their homework.
After a while, a loud 'meow' from the doorway startled them both. Looking up, they saw a medium sized black and white tomcat watching them with emerald green eyes.
* * * * * *
Because they were from four different houses, the Five (as they were called) tended to hang out in neutral territory, such as the library or the Great Hall.
Which was why they were currently lounging around in a deserted classroom that they had convinced McGonagall to let them use.
Emma sighed. "I'm bored."
"Me too," Eleanor added.
"So you're just going to whine about it, when we could be doing something useful?" Stewart demanded.
"We haven't had a lick of any interesting gossip worth checking out all month," Natalie said irritably. "I need something to do!"
Malcolm smirked. "Well, I did hear something today. Nothing for us to check out, but it's funny."
"Oh?" Eleanor said hopefully.
Emma giggled. "We got to the Common Room after class to drop off our books, and we heard some of the sixth years talking."
"Apparently," Malcolm continued. "Pansy Parkinson accidentally transfigured Draco Malfoy into a pink kangaroo."
The other three processed the thought for a moment, before they all fell about laughing.
A minute later they heard someone clear their throat behind them. They turned to see Dean in the doorway.
"Hi Dean," Natalie said with a smile. "What are you doing?"
He grinned. "Actually guys, I have an assignment for you."
The Five were instantly paying close attention.
"What is it?" Stewart asked.
Dean smirked. "Come with me to the library and we'll tell you."
They left the room and arrived at the library in record time.
Hermione, Ron and Lavender were at Hermione's usual table in the corner, and there were six seats left. Dean took one and was joined by the Five.
"Now," Hermione began. "Here's what we want you to do........."
* * * * * *
Harry sat down in the doorway and licked his paw, pretending to ignore the two boys watching him from inside the dorm.
"Blaise, whose cat is that?"
The dark haired boy shrugged. "Don't know. Is it wearing a collar?"
Draco stood up and walked over to the cat, before turning to face Blaise. "Nope. I'm going to ask in the Common Room. If it's not anyone's, do you mind if I keep it?"
Blaise grinned. "I know perfectly well how much you've been wanting a cat, so I'm not going to stop you."
Harry followed Draco as the blond walked down the staircase to the Common Room. He hadn't counted on Draco wanting to keep him. He wondered briefly if he could make a run for it.
Nope, probably not. He'd be stopped before he could get to the door, and even then he wouldn't be able to open it. Bugger.
* * * * *
Natalie stared at the sixth years in shock. "Let me get this straight. You want us to spy on Harry Potter and Seamus Finnigan, to find out whether or not they're a couple."
"And you want us to spy on Lisa Turpin and Padma Patil to see if they're single," Malcolm continued.
"So that you can set them up with these girls, and have a way of keeping track of them," Stewart finished.
Lavender nodded.
"You do realize that you're asking us to spy on the two most successful pranksters in Hogwarts since the Marauders, including the Weasley twins," Eleanor commented casually.
Hermione sighed. "Yes we know, but the last thing they're going to expect is to be spied on. We really need to know."
Emma smiled. "Do you want us to try to find out who got you locked in Lupin's classroom earlier today as well?"
Ron grinned. "You can if you like. Will you have the time to?"
Natalie laughed. "Of course. Even if we have to wait a while. You never know, it might have been Harry."
Ron snorted. "Yeah right. The day Harry does something like that to us is the same day Draco Malfoy gets a cat."
* * * * *
Having determined that his new cat was ownerless, Draco took him back to the dorm to figure out a name for him.
Ten minutes and six hisses later, Draco was stumped. "Hey Blaise, help me name this cat, would you?"
"Why?" Blaise stepped over from his bed and joined Draco on the floor with the cat. "Can't you think of anything?"
"Oh no, I thought up about six names. The problem is, he doesn't like them."
Blaise considered the cat, and thought back to any Muggle TV shows he had watched as a child that involved a cat. "What about Felix?"
The cat began to pur.
"How'd you think of that?" Draco asked.
"Muggle TV show. He looks just like the cat. Black and white, same markings."
"Well then Felix, Blaise and I are going to dinner. I'll see you later."
The cat watched them leave.
* * * * *
Harry sighed. He was missing dinner, he'd probably miss breakfast, and because it was a Friday he was probably going to be spending his Saturday here as well.
He supposed that he could raid the dorms later, but that wasn't a good idea now, because he didn't really know when Draco would be back.
Harry decided to take a nap while waiting for them. It wasn't as though he had anything better to do.
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So, was this chapter worth reading? I know it was a little boring, but it's okay right?
Please review!
~SW
Usagi Serenity Yui Cosmos ~ Yeah, you're right, I do know. No one is taking over my body to write. Plan 2 is in the planning stages.
Kk ~ I wrote fast! Thank you!
silver-sparklze ~ I ended it there because it was fun. I have nothing against you being green. Green is good. Green is Slytherin. See?
TanisaFyre ~ Well, Draco and Blaise are plotting SOMETHING.
Caz Malfoy ~ Glad you liked the classroom thing. *Gets possessive* No, you may not have my hyper Remus. He's mine, dammit! Ahem. Okay, I've calmed down now. *Grins* You may have a clone though.
Sailor Grape ~ Well, thank you! Ron and Hermione argue a lot...Will be lots of crazy schemes. And Harry the cat is in this chapter!
Serenitas ~ Thank you! And yes, laughing is so Gryffindor, unless it's evil laughter! Glad it had you smirking!
NayNymic ~ Yes, it would be awful if they were shagging. Draco's always wanted a cat, but Lucius is allergic....
happy kid ~ Thanks!
snapescookiejar ~ Well, is now soon enough?
quizmaster ~ Glad you like Harry being friends with Seamus.
cat ~ Wrote as soon as I could!
SparkySparkles ~ Thanks, and even more Draco this chapter!
LoonyLoopyLisa ~ You're probably right about Draco and Blaise, but you never know.... Argh! Not the hamster! Oh, it's not vicious? That's okay then. Please take note that I have a cat who would love to eat it.
anna may ~ Sorry the chapters are short! Glad you like!
silver_tears ~ Yay! The elves are gone! You're welcome for the gun, I'm glad it worked! REMUS: *Hands you chocolate biscuits* Because you asked. SW: See, isn't he such a sweet werewolf? REMUS: Grrrr.
She-Who-Is-Not-To-Be-Psyc ~ The tension is KILLING you??? That's bad. I'm guessing you like it then?
Her Higness Hermione ~ Keep writing I will.
Obsessed ~ I got to work, keep your adhesive charm for later! Wait, that was a threat! *Feels threatened* Oh dear.
Ice Lupus ~ Fun indeed.
Thanks for reviewing you guys!
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Harry, Seamus, And The Master Plan
By Silver Wolf
Chapter Eleven ~ The Five and The Cat
Meanwhile, Ron, Hermione, Dean and Lavender were sitting on Lavender's bed in the sixth year Gryffindor girls' dorms, discussing their own plan.
"We need to find out if Harry and Seamus are really a couple," Hermione began. "Any ideas on how?"
Lavender shrugged. "Not really. What we really need is someone who's an expert in these sorts of things. The problem is, I can't think of anyone."
Dean nodded. "We need someone who's used to spying on people."
"Well, we could steal Harry's invisibility cloak," Ron began. "And.............oh. Never mind, that'll never work. He'd notice it was gone. And we can't borrow it, because he'd ask why." He turned to Hermione. "Any brilliant ideas, brainy one?"
Hermione thought for a moment. "Not really. Can any of you think of someone who could spy on them for us? Remembering that they have to be trusted to keep all this a secret."
There was silence for a few minutes.
Dean finally spoke. "I can't think of anyone."
"Me either," Hermione admitted.
"Maybe we'll just have to do it ourselves," Ron suggested.
"What about the Five?"
The other three turned to Lavender looking confused. She rolled her eyes.
"You know, that group of third years? Natalie McDonald, Stewart Ackerly, Eleanor Branstone, Emma Dobbs and Malcolm Baddock?"
The confusion cleared.
"Do you really think they're up to it?" Dean asked.
Hermione laughed. "Of course they are! This is the same five kids who managed to find out about the Halloween dance last year, and the whole Secret Santa mess was their fault."
"Not to mention the singing Valentine mix-up," Lavender added. "They're pretty sneaky."
"In that case," Ron said. "We need to talk to them, and soon."
Dean smiled. "Leave that to me. Go down to the library. I'll see you there soon."
The four left the girls dorms.
* * * * * *
Draco was still in a bad mood. After the Care of Magical Creatures fiasco, he had suffered through one of the most boring History of Magic classes he'd ever attended (and that's saying something), before going to lunch. One of the fourth years had 'accidentally' managed to overturn a jug of pumpkin juice onto his lap, which he cleaned up before returning to the Common Room.
Blaise had then beaten him five times at chess in a row, and they'd gone to their afternoon classes.
Transfiguration had been a disaster. They'd been turning snails into owls, and Pansy's wand had been knocked off course by Vince's owl. She'd hit Draco with the spell, turning her friend into a bright pink kangaroo.
He'd been transfigured back and excused from the rest of his classes.
Draco glanced at the clock from his favourite armchair in the Slytherin Common Room. It was about the time for lessons to end, so his classmates would be back in a few minutes.
Deciding that it would prevent more humiliation if he weren't there, he went up to the dorms and sat on his bed.
Five minutes later, Blaise stepped inside, saw the expression on his best friends face, and turned on his heel to leave.
"You don't have to go Blaise, as long as you don't tease me."
The dark haired boy nodded and sat on his bed. "I wouldn't dream of it, Draco."
"Sure you wouldn't."
They sat in silence for a minute, before getting out their homework.
After a while, a loud 'meow' from the doorway startled them both. Looking up, they saw a medium sized black and white tomcat watching them with emerald green eyes.
* * * * * *
Because they were from four different houses, the Five (as they were called) tended to hang out in neutral territory, such as the library or the Great Hall.
Which was why they were currently lounging around in a deserted classroom that they had convinced McGonagall to let them use.
Emma sighed. "I'm bored."
"Me too," Eleanor added.
"So you're just going to whine about it, when we could be doing something useful?" Stewart demanded.
"We haven't had a lick of any interesting gossip worth checking out all month," Natalie said irritably. "I need something to do!"
Malcolm smirked. "Well, I did hear something today. Nothing for us to check out, but it's funny."
"Oh?" Eleanor said hopefully.
Emma giggled. "We got to the Common Room after class to drop off our books, and we heard some of the sixth years talking."
"Apparently," Malcolm continued. "Pansy Parkinson accidentally transfigured Draco Malfoy into a pink kangaroo."
The other three processed the thought for a moment, before they all fell about laughing.
A minute later they heard someone clear their throat behind them. They turned to see Dean in the doorway.
"Hi Dean," Natalie said with a smile. "What are you doing?"
He grinned. "Actually guys, I have an assignment for you."
The Five were instantly paying close attention.
"What is it?" Stewart asked.
Dean smirked. "Come with me to the library and we'll tell you."
They left the room and arrived at the library in record time.
Hermione, Ron and Lavender were at Hermione's usual table in the corner, and there were six seats left. Dean took one and was joined by the Five.
"Now," Hermione began. "Here's what we want you to do........."
* * * * * *
Harry sat down in the doorway and licked his paw, pretending to ignore the two boys watching him from inside the dorm.
"Blaise, whose cat is that?"
The dark haired boy shrugged. "Don't know. Is it wearing a collar?"
Draco stood up and walked over to the cat, before turning to face Blaise. "Nope. I'm going to ask in the Common Room. If it's not anyone's, do you mind if I keep it?"
Blaise grinned. "I know perfectly well how much you've been wanting a cat, so I'm not going to stop you."
Harry followed Draco as the blond walked down the staircase to the Common Room. He hadn't counted on Draco wanting to keep him. He wondered briefly if he could make a run for it.
Nope, probably not. He'd be stopped before he could get to the door, and even then he wouldn't be able to open it. Bugger.
* * * * *
Natalie stared at the sixth years in shock. "Let me get this straight. You want us to spy on Harry Potter and Seamus Finnigan, to find out whether or not they're a couple."
"And you want us to spy on Lisa Turpin and Padma Patil to see if they're single," Malcolm continued.
"So that you can set them up with these girls, and have a way of keeping track of them," Stewart finished.
Lavender nodded.
"You do realize that you're asking us to spy on the two most successful pranksters in Hogwarts since the Marauders, including the Weasley twins," Eleanor commented casually.
Hermione sighed. "Yes we know, but the last thing they're going to expect is to be spied on. We really need to know."
Emma smiled. "Do you want us to try to find out who got you locked in Lupin's classroom earlier today as well?"
Ron grinned. "You can if you like. Will you have the time to?"
Natalie laughed. "Of course. Even if we have to wait a while. You never know, it might have been Harry."
Ron snorted. "Yeah right. The day Harry does something like that to us is the same day Draco Malfoy gets a cat."
* * * * *
Having determined that his new cat was ownerless, Draco took him back to the dorm to figure out a name for him.
Ten minutes and six hisses later, Draco was stumped. "Hey Blaise, help me name this cat, would you?"
"Why?" Blaise stepped over from his bed and joined Draco on the floor with the cat. "Can't you think of anything?"
"Oh no, I thought up about six names. The problem is, he doesn't like them."
Blaise considered the cat, and thought back to any Muggle TV shows he had watched as a child that involved a cat. "What about Felix?"
The cat began to pur.
"How'd you think of that?" Draco asked.
"Muggle TV show. He looks just like the cat. Black and white, same markings."
"Well then Felix, Blaise and I are going to dinner. I'll see you later."
The cat watched them leave.
* * * * *
Harry sighed. He was missing dinner, he'd probably miss breakfast, and because it was a Friday he was probably going to be spending his Saturday here as well.
He supposed that he could raid the dorms later, but that wasn't a good idea now, because he didn't really know when Draco would be back.
Harry decided to take a nap while waiting for them. It wasn't as though he had anything better to do.
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So, was this chapter worth reading? I know it was a little boring, but it's okay right?
Please review!
~SW