Disclaimer: ::Sigh:: When I looked outside this morning, I saw a bunch of
fields that will soon hold a bunch of corn. Yep, I'm stuck in the middle of
"Cornville", Indiana, just about the farthest thing from Scotland you can
get. This means, of course, that I do NOT own HP!
AN: Oops! Sorry, guys. I know I promised a quick update and U can all realize that that was an unintentional lie. It's not my fault that my moose stole my muse and took it to the masseuse! Oh, and just for the record, please note BEFORE you read this chappy, that I REALIZE I'm no good at writing kissing scenes. I'm sorry! I'm only 14, people!!!
~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~
As they watched and waited for the Sorting Hat to make its decision, Snape repeated in his head, "Anything but Gryffindor...... Anything but Gryffindor......" Until, he realized the reason for which he was doing this and stopped.
Finally, the Sorting Hat made its decision. "GRYFFINDOR!!"
~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~
Snape's hopes of ever getting close to Shaylee crashed as he looked over at her and saw her grinning at Scott who was also grinning triumphantly.
"Congratulations, kiddo!" Shaylee said, standing up and playfully slugging him on the arm. "That's the best house there is."
Scott laughed and Shaylee's eyes brightened. "Thanks." He paused and looked at her inquisitively. "Are you the Head Girl or something? You aren't part of the staff."
Shaylee giggled and blushed. "Actually, I'm the PE and Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. I'm new here......"
This made Scott's attitude change a little. "Oh, sorry. You look so young!"
Shaylee's smile seemed a little forced now. "I'm only 26!"
"Oh," Scott said, appearing to loosen up a little. "Cool! It'll be fun to have a young teacher that I can relate to."
Shaylee grinned and Snape painfully blocked their conversation out as she started telling Scott about the twins.
~*~*~**~*~*~
Hermione slipped through the door to the Pool quietly and looked around. Luckily, it was empty. So far, hers and Draco's meeting wouldn't be interrupted. Then again, Draco wasn't there yet, either, so she had a while to wait.
Shedding her towel on its usual spot, she jumped in the pool, causing water to go all over the place. Bobbing up, she grinned and looked around, trying to clear her eyes.
At that moment, the door opened and Draco slipped in, staring at the water all over the floor. "Ummmm, riiiiiight...... Having a little fun, are we?" He had the sudden urge to authentically laugh, the first time in months.
Hermione grinned sheepishly at him. "Just a little overenthusiastic." She paused and looked him over. "I see you're all better now."
Draco rolled his eyes sarcastically. "I'm completely human, now!" "Awww, I think I'm gonna miss that splendid color scheme you had going on there!" Hermione teased.
Draco couldn't hold his laugh in anymore. "Oh, you'll pay for that one!" He backed up to run and jump into the pool, landing right next to and soaking Hermione.
She shrieked happily. When the water settled, she looked at him through the hair that had fallen in front of her face with an accusatorial glare.
Draco laughed again. "You look like a drowned rat!" he teased. Hermione's mouth dropped open. "Ooooo, you'll wish you didn't say that!!" Hermione caught him off guard and splashed him, making HIM look like a drowned rat.
Draco gasped indignantly and splashed back. Soon, water was going everywhere and they were both laughing and gasping for air, getting closer to each other each second.
Suddenly, caught up in the flying water, Hermione tackled him and pulled him under water. They swirled around together, clinging tightly to each other.
When they appeared above water, they were nose to nose and gasping for air. Draco looked in Hermione's eyes and found himself wandering at the complexity of her eyes, a deep brown with a splash of hazel around the pupil.
Looking straight into her eyes, Draco leaned in and their lips met, greeted by the familiar shock.
She snaked her arms around his neck, deepening the kiss, making Draco lose himself in the kiss. Finally, with a feeling of guilt, Draco softly pulled away.
Bringing her close so that their noses were touching again, he whispered, as if anything louder would break the magic they'd put on the whole room, "As much as I'd like to continue this, we DO have to get to dinner on time, or people will start to get suspicious."
Hermione giggled and sighed. "I suppose you're right."
~*~*~**~*~*~
Hermione sat down at the Gryffindor table besides Ron and Harry, the latter of whom smiled at her and asked her what she'd been up to.
"We hardly see you after classes anymore, Hermione. You must really be studying hard." Hermione tried her hardest to look scolding. "Well, O.W.L.s ARE this year, you know. YOU should start to study too......"
Harry looked a little relieved, which worried Hermione a bit.
Dumbledore stood up, cutting into her thoughts. "Excuse me students, I have a few announcements to make."
The Great Hall became quiet and Professor Dumbledore began, "First of all, we have received a new student." There was excited chatter throughout the whole Hall.
Dumbledore waited for the talking to stop, then continued, "He was born in America, but is Scottish. Because of unfortunate circumstances, he now lives with his Great- Uncle in Ireland." Dumbledore chuckled. "So, basically, he's a little bit of everything."
There were a few laughs at his joke, but most of the people were waiting for him to introduce him. However, Dumbledore, probably sensing this, just kept talking.
"He was Sorted upon his arrival this afternoon. Now, if the young man will just come out..." he said, in way of a cue.
The door beside the High Table opened and out walked Scott.
Dumbledore smiled warmly at him. "I'd like to introduce, Scott Ellis, 7th year Gryffindor."
He got applause from every house; even some Slytherin girls clapped for him. The loudest was the Gryfifndors, of course, always happy to have someone join them.
Scott grinned and headed down to the Gryffindor table, where the group of 7th year boys (Fred, George, and Lee) enthusiastically motioned for him to join them.
Dumbledore waited for the applause to die down, then began again. "The last announcement I have to make this evening is that, because of the success the Yule Ball had last year, we have decided to hold a Masquerade Ball on Halloween for 3rd years and up."
The Great Hall was full of either cheers or groans (of 1st and 2nd years, and of certain boys who didn't want to have to find a date).
Dumbledore held his hand up to pause the cheering. "Just in case the younger students, and those who choose not to go to the Ball, might feel a little left out, there will also be four different costume parties in each of the Common Rooms at the same time as the Ball." There were timid cheers as the young students celebrated.
Dumbledore laughed. "To ensure complete fairness for the younger students, no person, unless they are a staff member, may enter upon both events. That is all. More information will be released later."
After the Headmaster had sat down, there was a new buzz of conversation through the Great Hall.
As Shaylee Weasley sat coyly up at the Head Table, Hermione Granger was staring off into space, deep in thought about the Masquerade Ball.
Thanks (as always!) to my wonderful reviewers!! I loooooooooove you all! If it weren't for you, I would have stopped writing a long time ago!
KEL-71E~ You're back! I was wondering if you forgot about me...... ^_^ But, yeah, that's alright! And thanks a bunch! And, don't worry, my guy was a jerk too. He never really liked me, but he didn't have the guts to tell me. When we were on a cruise at our DC fieldtrip, he didn't dance with me even once; just this one chic he'd liked the whole time. They're going out now, but I'm fine with it now, for two reasons. He's moving halfway across the country, and cuz I've got another one! One problem: He's my best friend...... Ugh.
DiOsA4u~ Ach! You figured me out! Yes, you'll see what Sevvy looks like in trunks (if your imagination is good enough). Oh, oops, sorry I forgot to email U last time. I'll email U as soon as I get this posted. Glad you like!
Prantis~ Heehee! Thanks a lot! And, you haven't seen anything yet!
Girl-named-Belle~ Hehe, there will be times when you'll want to hurt me for making Sevvy sad, but don't worry; in the long run, he'll be the happiest little Professor you've ever seen! (Scary picture, huh?)
AN: Oops! Sorry, guys. I know I promised a quick update and U can all realize that that was an unintentional lie. It's not my fault that my moose stole my muse and took it to the masseuse! Oh, and just for the record, please note BEFORE you read this chappy, that I REALIZE I'm no good at writing kissing scenes. I'm sorry! I'm only 14, people!!!
~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~
As they watched and waited for the Sorting Hat to make its decision, Snape repeated in his head, "Anything but Gryffindor...... Anything but Gryffindor......" Until, he realized the reason for which he was doing this and stopped.
Finally, the Sorting Hat made its decision. "GRYFFINDOR!!"
~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~
Snape's hopes of ever getting close to Shaylee crashed as he looked over at her and saw her grinning at Scott who was also grinning triumphantly.
"Congratulations, kiddo!" Shaylee said, standing up and playfully slugging him on the arm. "That's the best house there is."
Scott laughed and Shaylee's eyes brightened. "Thanks." He paused and looked at her inquisitively. "Are you the Head Girl or something? You aren't part of the staff."
Shaylee giggled and blushed. "Actually, I'm the PE and Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. I'm new here......"
This made Scott's attitude change a little. "Oh, sorry. You look so young!"
Shaylee's smile seemed a little forced now. "I'm only 26!"
"Oh," Scott said, appearing to loosen up a little. "Cool! It'll be fun to have a young teacher that I can relate to."
Shaylee grinned and Snape painfully blocked their conversation out as she started telling Scott about the twins.
~*~*~**~*~*~
Hermione slipped through the door to the Pool quietly and looked around. Luckily, it was empty. So far, hers and Draco's meeting wouldn't be interrupted. Then again, Draco wasn't there yet, either, so she had a while to wait.
Shedding her towel on its usual spot, she jumped in the pool, causing water to go all over the place. Bobbing up, she grinned and looked around, trying to clear her eyes.
At that moment, the door opened and Draco slipped in, staring at the water all over the floor. "Ummmm, riiiiiight...... Having a little fun, are we?" He had the sudden urge to authentically laugh, the first time in months.
Hermione grinned sheepishly at him. "Just a little overenthusiastic." She paused and looked him over. "I see you're all better now."
Draco rolled his eyes sarcastically. "I'm completely human, now!" "Awww, I think I'm gonna miss that splendid color scheme you had going on there!" Hermione teased.
Draco couldn't hold his laugh in anymore. "Oh, you'll pay for that one!" He backed up to run and jump into the pool, landing right next to and soaking Hermione.
She shrieked happily. When the water settled, she looked at him through the hair that had fallen in front of her face with an accusatorial glare.
Draco laughed again. "You look like a drowned rat!" he teased. Hermione's mouth dropped open. "Ooooo, you'll wish you didn't say that!!" Hermione caught him off guard and splashed him, making HIM look like a drowned rat.
Draco gasped indignantly and splashed back. Soon, water was going everywhere and they were both laughing and gasping for air, getting closer to each other each second.
Suddenly, caught up in the flying water, Hermione tackled him and pulled him under water. They swirled around together, clinging tightly to each other.
When they appeared above water, they were nose to nose and gasping for air. Draco looked in Hermione's eyes and found himself wandering at the complexity of her eyes, a deep brown with a splash of hazel around the pupil.
Looking straight into her eyes, Draco leaned in and their lips met, greeted by the familiar shock.
She snaked her arms around his neck, deepening the kiss, making Draco lose himself in the kiss. Finally, with a feeling of guilt, Draco softly pulled away.
Bringing her close so that their noses were touching again, he whispered, as if anything louder would break the magic they'd put on the whole room, "As much as I'd like to continue this, we DO have to get to dinner on time, or people will start to get suspicious."
Hermione giggled and sighed. "I suppose you're right."
~*~*~**~*~*~
Hermione sat down at the Gryffindor table besides Ron and Harry, the latter of whom smiled at her and asked her what she'd been up to.
"We hardly see you after classes anymore, Hermione. You must really be studying hard." Hermione tried her hardest to look scolding. "Well, O.W.L.s ARE this year, you know. YOU should start to study too......"
Harry looked a little relieved, which worried Hermione a bit.
Dumbledore stood up, cutting into her thoughts. "Excuse me students, I have a few announcements to make."
The Great Hall became quiet and Professor Dumbledore began, "First of all, we have received a new student." There was excited chatter throughout the whole Hall.
Dumbledore waited for the talking to stop, then continued, "He was born in America, but is Scottish. Because of unfortunate circumstances, he now lives with his Great- Uncle in Ireland." Dumbledore chuckled. "So, basically, he's a little bit of everything."
There were a few laughs at his joke, but most of the people were waiting for him to introduce him. However, Dumbledore, probably sensing this, just kept talking.
"He was Sorted upon his arrival this afternoon. Now, if the young man will just come out..." he said, in way of a cue.
The door beside the High Table opened and out walked Scott.
Dumbledore smiled warmly at him. "I'd like to introduce, Scott Ellis, 7th year Gryffindor."
He got applause from every house; even some Slytherin girls clapped for him. The loudest was the Gryfifndors, of course, always happy to have someone join them.
Scott grinned and headed down to the Gryffindor table, where the group of 7th year boys (Fred, George, and Lee) enthusiastically motioned for him to join them.
Dumbledore waited for the applause to die down, then began again. "The last announcement I have to make this evening is that, because of the success the Yule Ball had last year, we have decided to hold a Masquerade Ball on Halloween for 3rd years and up."
The Great Hall was full of either cheers or groans (of 1st and 2nd years, and of certain boys who didn't want to have to find a date).
Dumbledore held his hand up to pause the cheering. "Just in case the younger students, and those who choose not to go to the Ball, might feel a little left out, there will also be four different costume parties in each of the Common Rooms at the same time as the Ball." There were timid cheers as the young students celebrated.
Dumbledore laughed. "To ensure complete fairness for the younger students, no person, unless they are a staff member, may enter upon both events. That is all. More information will be released later."
After the Headmaster had sat down, there was a new buzz of conversation through the Great Hall.
As Shaylee Weasley sat coyly up at the Head Table, Hermione Granger was staring off into space, deep in thought about the Masquerade Ball.
Thanks (as always!) to my wonderful reviewers!! I loooooooooove you all! If it weren't for you, I would have stopped writing a long time ago!
KEL-71E~ You're back! I was wondering if you forgot about me...... ^_^ But, yeah, that's alright! And thanks a bunch! And, don't worry, my guy was a jerk too. He never really liked me, but he didn't have the guts to tell me. When we were on a cruise at our DC fieldtrip, he didn't dance with me even once; just this one chic he'd liked the whole time. They're going out now, but I'm fine with it now, for two reasons. He's moving halfway across the country, and cuz I've got another one! One problem: He's my best friend...... Ugh.
DiOsA4u~ Ach! You figured me out! Yes, you'll see what Sevvy looks like in trunks (if your imagination is good enough). Oh, oops, sorry I forgot to email U last time. I'll email U as soon as I get this posted. Glad you like!
Prantis~ Heehee! Thanks a lot! And, you haven't seen anything yet!
Girl-named-Belle~ Hehe, there will be times when you'll want to hurt me for making Sevvy sad, but don't worry; in the long run, he'll be the happiest little Professor you've ever seen! (Scary picture, huh?)
