Draco backed away from Morticia as she took a step forward. He did not wish to be a snack. Well, for the most part he did not, that is. he had to admit to himself that she was better looking than most of the girls at Hogwarts. Her ease of intimidating people turned him on, too. However, she was not interested in him, for one, and for two, his father and others would never accept the attraction. So, he had to keep his distance. "Stay away from me, blood sucker."
Harry put an arm in front of Morticia and pulled her back. "He isn't worth it..."
Her body and mind were being driven by the fresh blood she had consumed. Not only did she want more, she was horny as hell. She could control herself for the most part, but she sensed something from Draco besides her attraction toward him. She cut Harry off. "What?" She had to get full control back. "I wasn't going to do anything. I don't enjoy being sick to my stomach." She sneered at Draco.
"You're scaring the first year," Harry whispered in her ear. He did not mention Hermione also appeared frightened.
Morticia let out a dry bark of laughter. "She was already scared. They all are." She opened her arms wide and turned to face him. "Why not give them something to fear?" Her eyes seemed to flash.
"Prove them wrong. Show them that you are better than your reputation."
Morticia sighed, looking around. Everyone was watching her. "Fine." She would let it drop.
Snape decided it would be best to move things along. "Miss Tepes, you seem to know what you are doing when it comes to potions. Come here and help." He ignored the affronted look Hermione shot him.
Morticia sighed again and moved to his side. She then took a small portion of the fungus from the girl, some of the anti herbal toxin, a few various ingredients, and some of her own blood. She mixed it then poured some for him to give the girl. "Here. It should work. If she'll take it."
Severus nodded and shoved it under the girl's nose. "Drink this." The girl looked disinclined.
"Severus, have some manners," Poppy admonished just as Draco got out, "Drink it, Dumbass." Poppy sighed.
Harry snorted at Draco. His manners were worse than Snape's at times. However, between the two, the girl decided to drink the potion, tentatively. Soon, the spots began to shrink and disappear. Harry smiled at Morticia. "Good job, Ticia!" Morticia just shrugged, seeing no big deal.
"We can leave now?" Hermione asked, hopeful.
"As soon as you drink some as well," Poppy answered as Snape also did with, "Yes, Granger."
Everyone took a portion of the potion and consumed it. Harry was the first to speak. "So, I believe we have some potions to count." He smiled at Morticia.
"Yeah," she answered simply. She did not see the point in doing so but would go along with it.
"I have papers to grade," Snape drawled as he left, followed closely by Draco.
Hermione watched Harry a moment. "I have assignments to do. You coming, Harry?"
"No, Hermione, I'm not. Ticia and I have things to do." His eyes turned colder on her. She was startled, so nodded and left. Harry turned back to Morticia. "Let's get this done so we can play chess."
She walked toward the potions. "What is it with you and chess?" He seemed to have a one track mind on the subject.
"I plan on beating Ron at some point before I graduate. I only have a year and a half left."
She nodded, quickly counting the potions. "Alright. Let's call it a chess lesson then. I'll teach you."
He nodded back, watching amazed at how fast she counts. "Cool," he responded.
Neither said anything more as they finished and headed for their common room. They set silently at the chess board for some time. Harry was getting creamed. "You're better than Ron."
She refrained from saying she had been playing a lot longer than Ron. "I said I would teach you."
"You're beating me. Aren't you suppose to take it easy?" He grinned at her.
She gave him a look that said clearly she was not. "Watch my every move closely and you'll see how to win. Had you done so when playing Ron, you would be better at this."
He nodded and concentrated very closely.