Disclaimer: I'm tired of doing the disclaimer, so no more. For the last time, I DON'T OWN HARRY POTTER!
A/N: I forgot to mention, Firax looks like Seymour from FFX. His hair in front is the same, but overall, his hair is shorter. Plus I'm not going to make Draco a big part in this story. Except for one or two parts.
Chapter 6
While Firax dressed the next morning, he would continually glance at the mirror. The other occupants would continually glance at him. But today was a new one and Firax didn't worry about his dream. His first class in the morning was potions, but he wouldn't worry about that either. Which would get him into some trouble.
When class started and Snape walked in, Harry and Firax were sitting next to each other.
"Ah. Our new," a pause " member." Snape said "How ironic that you sit next to our," another pause "celebrity. Perfect that the two freaks are together."
Harry was trembling with rage, but knew to keep his mouth shut. Firax, however, extremely not.
"Speaking of freaks," Firax retorted "What is Lucifer like? You being his cousin and all. Does he have your nose? I'm sure he must have your greasy hair."
Jaws dropped around the room. Crickets could be heard. Even Ron would never think of saying something to that degree. Snape looked as if he would faint.
"W-w-what did you say?" stuttered the shocked Snape
Firax decided to stay silent, now realizing what he had done. Snape, now recovered, was teeming with rage.
"100 points from Gryfindor for your tongue, mister Quizzix. And I will see you after class." Snape spat
The lesson went without a hitch, although some students were still in shock.. Afterwards, Harry Ron, and Hermione, thinking that Firax would be a while, decided to go on to their next class. But after only a few feet away, Firax came out of the classroom.
What happened?" Ron inquired
"That was extremely stupid, you know. Why would you do that?" Hermione asked
"Spur of the moment. Beside he has no right to treat us that way." Firax responded
"We told you about him." Harry said
"I noticed that you weren't exactly happy about what he said."
"But I'm not stupid enough to respond to it."
"What did he do?" Ron asked again
"I quote, ' Since you are new here, I will be gracious. You are to polish half of the suits of armor in this castle. And I warn you. If you ever do or say anything at my expense again, I will personally hang you by certain parts of your body.'"
Harry and Ron shuddered.
Hermione looked at Firax puzzled and said, "What parts? Your thumbs? Filch has threatened students with that."
The three boys looked at her with disbelief and shook their heads.
"What?" she asked when she saw their faces.
"Don't worry about it Hermione, I plan on staying off of the walls."
"Yes well..." then something dawned on her, " One hundred points! I don't think that anyone has ever lost that many points in one sitting, especially on the first day."
"Yeah. I'm not sure that Fred and George, lost that much on the first day." Ron said
"I'll try to make up for it." Firax said
You mean I'll make up for it. I can already tell that you are like these two." Hermione said motioning to Harry and Ron
"What does that mean!" pursued Ron
"Just ignore her." Harry said to the other boys.
Hermione glared at the three, but dropped the subject. They continued on to their next class, Charms.
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The week continued monotonously without any happenings happening. Firax would polish 4-6 suits of armor a night after dinner, while muttering under his breath. Firax was convinced that Snape had asked Peeves to make the armor as dirty as ghostly possible. But appearance merely sighed and continued his work, wishing he could use cleaning spells (he tried and failed horribly). On Saturday, Firax was called into Dumbledore's office.
Firax had mixed emotions on the way. Was he in more trouble because of what he had said? Or did Snape go too far? When he got to the office, Dumbledore, behind his desk, stood and said, "Firax, Welcome. Have a seat."
Firax accepted the chair hesitantly, while looking into Dumbledore's eyes. The twinkle was there, which made Firax feel better, be he realized that the twinkle was almost always there, which brought Firax right back to uncertainty.
"How are things?" Dumbledore asked
"Um...Fine." Answered Firax, unprepared for that question
"You are comfortable?"
"Yeah."
"And you are happy with your classes?"
"The classes are fine, some of it is Review, but Snape..."
"Professor Snape, Firax." Dumbledore interjected
"Professor Snape treats students without any respect, and...and...is just plain mean. He called Harry and me freaks. Now I realize that my appearance isn't quote, normal, but..."
"Yes, I heard about that. I also heard that you referred to him as Lucifer's cousin." Dumbledore smiled
"Ummm...I...Uh..." Firax stuttered
"He is kind of greasy, isn't he"
Firax snorted, but stared at the headmaster. He didn't expect that kind of comment. His respect for this man has increased significantly since he had met him.
"But what about my detention?"
"You will serve it, as a lesson. Do not anger or embarrass Severus Snape."
"Alright. How many suits of armor are in this place anyway?"
"One thousand two hundred and ninety."
"I have to polish 645 suits of armor! Wonderful!"
"Yes, well..."
"Excuse me Professor, but what was the point of this meeting?"
"I wanted to check up on you. See how you were doing. We always get a student from another continent, much less any transfer students. Is there anything you need?"
"Well, actually, is there someplace that I can practice my violin without being disturbed?"
"I didn't know you played the violin."
"I do. Is there a place?"
"Yes I recommend the Room of Requirement. It should work for you."
"After some small talk, Firax left deciding to try this "Room of Requirement." He found the correct corridor and thought ' I need a place to practice my violin.' After a moment the room appeared, and inside was some throw pillows, some stands with sheet music on them, just enough to play and relax. 'This will work nicely' Firax thought and went to grab his violin.
Please R&R. Please. PLEASE!