A/N: Alright! So I just saw Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and it completely rocked! You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll check out the guys and you'll want more…anyways…
Shinigami: I completely understand what you're getting at and you're right! Revenge can lead people to do crazy things, especially murder as you can see. On top of that, it usually ends badly. I hope you'll stick around and see what happens with Alex and Ada…Hopefully they can learn the difference between justice and revenge before it's too late…please stick around!
MAD4magik: A new reviewer! I'm so excited! I'm so proud to read what you said about Ada because that's exactly what I wanted to do…and yes! Sirius Black is hot! Hope you stick around and enjoy what's to come!
Erica Dawn: I can't stop laughing when I read your reviews and I love how excited you get about every chapter(considering you read it before everyone else..lol) but still, I'll be seeing you soon and keep watching Christian…
Disclaimer: The same as before except that I forgot to point out that Dayaneria S'rendi does not belong to me…she belongs to my friend Meghan…aka..yombo. Sorry friend, I forgot and hurry and get your story up soon!
Chapter 4: It's all part of the plan.
"Oh Ada I hate to be the bearer of bad news again but your brother's right, you need to stop looking for fights with her. Besides, we need to start concentrating on studying for our O.W.L.S pretty soon." Lily said soothingly, as the girls made their way towards the first class of the day…charms. She wasn't angry at the fact that both Ada and Claire had made a spectacle the first night at Hogwarts but somehow managed to blame it on James Potter once more.
"I on the other hand hope that you rip her eyes out next time." Claire added, pretending she was ripping someone's eye out. It was amazing how two girls so opposite from each other got along so well!
"Well, I promised my brother that I wouldn't go looking for fights with her but if she wants another fight, I'll be ready"
The girls were the first to arrive at Professor Flitwick's classroom and began to take their usual seats in the front. While taking out their paper and quills, Claire remembered what happened last night with Alexander and Dayaneria and Ada's reaction. She wouldn't be surprised if both girls traded blows once more and that thought alone brought a smile to her face.
"So…have you talked to your brother yet?"
"No. But I will soon." Ada replied. She still refused to believe what happened the night before. But there had to be a reasonable explanation to it. Alex wouldn't date some girl behind her back, and especially not her. But before she could say anything more, most of students from both Gryffindor and Ravenclaw had walked in and the class began.
The rest of day was uneventful, other than James and his friends being the center of attention wherever they went whether it was by cracking jokes, playing pranks, getting detention…all in a normal day for the boys. And all in all, the day would never be complete without James attempting another conversation with Lily, especially if there was a Hogsmeade weekend coming up.
"Come on Evans! You know you want to go out with me, when are going to admit it?" He yelled after her. Lily continued to walk as if she didn't hear him.
"Don't ignore me Evans! C'mon just one date, and I swear you won't regret it." He continued, walking right behind the girls. Lily finally turned around, noticing that a group of people gathered around them, waiting for an answer.
"For your information, I already have a date and even if I didn't, I would never go out with you. I WILL NEVER DATE YOU POTTER! And it's about time you get it through that big head of yours."
Both Ada and Claire look at each other sympathetically. That was a little too harsh, no matter how annoying James was. They observed James, whose faced changed from dejected to determined in matter of seconds. He quickly looked around to see if he found a familiar place among the group of people surrounding them.
"Fine it's your lost then." He said coolly. Glancing towards his left he finally caught sight of Jennifer Adams, one of his admirers. "Oi! Jennifer, want to go with me to the next Hogsmeade weekend?
"Sure James." She smiled timidly, before walking away with her friends who were all giggling. Lily looked towards James disgusted at his attempt to make her jealous. James on the other hand looked pretty satisfied with himself, taking Lily's look of clear disgust for jealousy. Sometimes, the boy did not have a clue.
"She loves me." He stated to Sirius as Lily stormed off muttering under her breath.
"Who does he think he is? Honestly, the day that James Potter gets himself a girlfriend and leaves me alone I'll throw a big party."
"You have to admit that was pretty funny"
"Sure Ada, I'll remember that if it ever happens to you." The girl's laughter was suddenly interrupted by the arrival of the very same person Ada had hoped to talk to all day.
"Alexander. Just the person I wanted to see." She smiled sweetly; ready to give him the biggest lecture of his life. Grabbing him roughly by the arm, she pulled him towards the courtyard outside. "I'll see you guys at potions." She continued, looking at her friends.
"Wow. I forgot how much you look like mother when you do that." He smiled, knowing that a simple comment like that would make her cool down.
"Don't try sucking up to me Alexander Kensington! You know what I'm here to talk about and I want answers!"
A couple of minutes passed as Alexander attempted some quick thinking. The only sound present was Ada's shoe tapping the ground impatiently. His silence was making him look guilty in front of her not to mention that fact that it's very annoying.
"Why do you hate her so much?" Alex asked "Daya is a nice girl once you get to know her."
"WHAT! SHE'S A NICE GIRL! WHAT KIND OF PLANET DO YOU LIVE ON!" Ada was furious. Out of all the people to say something that idiotic to her she never thought it would be Alex. Although it is true that Ada had never bothered mentioning why she hated Dayaneria so much, he still didn't have a right to say that to her.
"Fine you want to know why I hate her I'll tell you then." Both siblings took a seat on a bench as he waited for Ada to begin her story. Taking a deep breath she began to recall what happened the last time she faced Dayaneria S'rendi "It was last term…"
Ada was walking towards her transfiguration class when she noticed a commotion in the hallway. Dayaneria had just picked up a first years bag and dumped all the contents on his head, laughing. Her two friends were blocking the way so that none of his friends could help him.
As Ada continued to observe the situation, it was as if a fire lit inside her. She could hear the taunting and the cruel words she herself had heard at the orphanage constantly. She had been pushed around for a long time with no one to step in and defend her. Alexander was already at Hogwarts and had no clue of what happened to her while he was gone. Dayaneria continued to push the boy around while her friends laughed. No one even bothered to interfere and tell them to stop or even t o look for a teacher to help him. At that moment she knew that she had to step in and defend him since no one else did…She had to do it, even though no one besides Alex had ever helped her.
Pushing her way into the crowd she helped the little boy off the ground, much to the surprise of Dayaneria. She then took his bag and gathered what she could find from the ground, handing it to the little boy.
"Are you alright?" The little boy nodded.
"Here you go. And don't worry, everything will be alright." She smiled. As soon as he and his friends left, Ada turned towards Dayaneria.
"You think it's funny to pick on a boy that can't even defend himself?"
"I do whatever I want in this school, so why don't you run along before I have my fun with you instead."
"I'm not going anywhere." Ada replied, her head held high. Part of what motivates a bully is fear, and that was the last thing she would show to this particular bully. Daya smirked, she looked quite surprised with Ada at first, like she never seen anything quite like her. Her look of surprise quickly changed however.
"Oh I understand…" She said, turning towards her friends "you see, she has to be nice to them because she can obviously relate to the brat. Pitiful things like you and that brat need to stick together am I right?" she added turning towards Ada once more.
"The only pitiful thing I see here is you and your little friends."
"Why don't you shut it you filthy orphan!" Daya replied, pushing Ada backwards. "You should learn to mind your own business; you wouldn't want to end up like your father would you?" But before she could continue, Ada reached back, and punched her in the eye, making her lose her balance.
She didn't know what came over her but the mention of her father pushed her to start a fight. She had never defended herself at the orphanage but that was over now. She observed Daya, whose face showed a combination of surprise and anger. Her anger soon turned to laughter however.
"Was that supposed to hurt?" This comment pushed Ada over the edge. No one hurts her pride like that and gets away with it. She reached back, once more, ready to knock her out but this time, Dayaneria was ready. Quickly dodging Ada's punch, she retaliated with one punch to the stomach.
As Ada kneeled over in pain, Daya punched her once more in the nose this time, knocking her backwards towards the ground. But all the sudden, Ada felt someone pick her up off the ground carefully. She couldn't recognize who it was at first, as she was still dizzy and all she could hear was Dayaneria's laughter ringing in here ears.
"Here you go Ada, for your nose I mean." Peter Pettigrew said, handing her a handkerchief for her bleeding nose. Opening her eyes, she recognized Remus Lupin holding her.
"Are you okay? How many fingers am I holding Ada?" another voice asked, this time it was James Potter who was also there. Well, if three of the marauders were there the last one was sure to be around. Glancing over James' shoulder, she caught sight of Sirius Black looking livid. He pushed Daya, roughly, making her falter and take a step backwards.
"LAY OFF HER S'RENDI!"
"Didn't anyone ever tell you that it's wrong to hit girls Sirius?"
"Oh I'm sorry…I didn't know that hags counted as girls Bellatrix." He replied coolly. It was hard to tell which cousin hated the other one more; both looked just about ready to start hexing each other.
"Why do always have to act like this Sirius? You're a Black and Blacks don't go around defending worthless people like Kensington over there." Narcissa interrupted, pointing towards Ada. That seemed to be the last straw for him as he then took a step forward.
"ADA IS WORTH A MILLION OF HER!" he yelled, pointing towards Daya "In fact, she's worth more than the three of you come to think of it."
Bellatrix pushed past her sister, making to sure to be in her cousin's face when she said this. "You know what? I am sick and tired of you. You walk around the school like some sort of idiot, thinking you're better than anyone else, wasting your time with mudbloods and halfblood scum. You're an embarrassment Sirius."
"THAT'S ENOUGH!" James yelled, "I'M NOT GOING TO LET YOU TALK ABOUT MY FRIENDS LIKE THAT!" Sirius, put a hand on James's shoulder, shook his head. It was his fight alone.
"You and the rest of the family can't be anymore embarrassed of me than I am of all of you. You're the pathetic ones."
"And as for you." He added, turning towards Daya "If you ever pull a stunt like this again, you'll have me to answer to."
"Is that a threat?'
"Take it as you want S'rendi." He replied, helping Remus with Ada.
"Where are you taking me?" Ada asked as the boys continued to escort her like she was some sort of helpless person.
"Madam Pomfrey. You took a nasty blow to the stomach and your nose is bleeding." Remus replied calmly..
"I can take care of myself you know." She stated angrily. The boys suddenly stopped, shocked at what Ada had just said. After exchanging looks they continued to walk once more.
"Jeez, you're welcome." Peter muttered under his breath.
"Is this the thanks we get for helping you?" James asked, obviously hurt by Ada's attitude towards them.
"I didn't ask your help!"
This time it was Sirius who stopped walking, bending down towards Ada's face he replied
"Listen kid. We just risked our necks out there for you. The least you can do is be grateful!" Ada contemplated his words for a while. Although she'd usually bite his head off if he were to ever talk to her like that, this time, she just kept quiet, continuing to walk towards the hospital wing.
"I bet you guys are going to have a laugh about this later."
"This isn't a laughing matter Ada." Remus said, rather sympathetically "Besides, why we would laugh at that?"
"Because I made a fool out of myself" she grumbled. She never visualized that helping a little boy would land her a one way ticket to the hospital wing. And she got punched twice, in front of everyone.
"No you didn't." Peter replied.
"It took a lot of courage to do confront them." James added. Just as they began to take the stairs they crossed paths with two of their classmates. One with curly blond hair and the other with long red hair and green eyes, which also happened to be the self-proclaimed love of his life. Both girls rushed to help them as they saw Ada.
"Is she alright?" Lily asked, worried. Ada sighed, thinking how embarrassing it was to have two more people treating her like an invalid.
"What happened?"
"It was S'rendi Claire." Sirius answered quickly, and also conveniently leaving out the fact that his two cousins were also involved in it. Claire began to curse openly, this was one girl she absolutely hated. Well, she'd have to get in line after Ada.
"Someone needs to put a stop to her already." She continued "But I have to say Ada is my new hero."
"So you had nothing to do with this?" Lily turned towards James. Ada could easily see why Lily would suspect James with somehow causing the whole thing. He always seemed to attract trouble easily, not to mention that fact that he usually caused it himself.
"Contrary to what you think Evans we don't go around hexing innocent people." James declared, offended with the fact that Lily would think he'd do this.
"Could've fooled me." She muttered, softly.
"It's only a nosebleed guys. And by the way…I hate being called kid." She added, sneaking a glance towards Sirius.
"But the name fits." He smiled, as the arrived at the Hospital Wing. At first Madam Pomfrey proceeded to yell at James at Sirius thinking they had something to do with it. Everyone laughed at how horrified James was at these accusations.
"Jeez, you'd think we always go around sending people to the hospital wing"
"Can't we tell a professor about this? Lily asked before heading out with Claire to the Transfiguration classroom
"I don't think so, since I started it."
"It's alright though. Let S'rendi try it again and she'll have all of us to answer to." Claire replied. Ada shook her head, this girl was insane, plus they hardly knew each other. Why would she bother to defend her?
"We'll be back later to check in on you." Lily added, before they left. The boys got up to leave too.
"Well we ought to be getting to class too…I'll just walk with Evans and you guys can follow us."
"You're pushing your luck Potter." Everyone laughed at James once more, including Lily. As they all started to leave, Ada knew that she had to apologize to them. No one had ever helped her before, but now she had six people helping her all at once. Deep down she felt grateful.
"I'm sorry about what I said earlier…and thanks." She said, they accepted their apology and made their way outside but Sirius stayed behind.
"You did good kid. Just don't keep your body open for an attack next time."
"DON'T CALL ME KID!" She yelled after him.
"You know I rather like that nickname." He laughed, walking after his friends.
"And that's all. I gained six friends and an enemy in one day" Ada finished her story. Alexander pulled her close, hugging her tight. The last time she had let him hug her was at the funeral.
"I had no clue." He replied. "Why didn't you tell me all of this?"
"It's not your job to protect me. I don't want you to think I'm think I'm helpless and weak, besides, you can't always be there to help." She pulled herself away from her brother.
"You're not weak and you're definitely not helpless. But it is my job to protect you. I'm just thankful that you made some good friends along the way." He added happily.
"Yeah. I guess I got lucky didn't I?" she smiled.
"I guess I now understand why you hate her so much. Can't say I blame you. But I want you to remember what dad used to say"
"Pride is all about carrying yourself with dignity and keeping your head held high no matter what happens." They both recited John Kensington's favorite quote, having heard it their whole lives.
"So, are you dating her or not?" Ada asked, going back to the original reason they had this discussion. He wasn't backing out on telling her the truth.
"It's all part of the plan Ada. She has excellent connections, she knows things. So, to answer you question I have to say that I guess I am dating her but not for the reasons you think." She nodded, believing her brother. Yes it did seem more like her brother to do this. He had dedicated his whole life to the pact they had made and has spent years making sacrifices for it.
"I Understand Alex. But you have a right to happy too."
"I'll be happy when all of this is over. The sooner we finish it, the sooner we can start a new life." He said, getting up form the bench. "Speaking of the pact Ada, there are some certain things you have to learn so try to make some time so we can meet up alright?"
"Sure. Anything to help you finish this." She smiled. So, he's using S'rendi. That's even better than him not dating her at all. Ada couldn't wait to see the hags face when Alexander got rid of her. She hoped she'd be there to see it. She kissed her brother on the cheek and made her to the potions classroom practically skipping.
"Just in time." She smiled jumping right behind Lily.
"How'd it go with Alex?"
"Great. Everything's perfect." She replied. Nothing could ruin her good mood for a while.
Next Chapter: Ada and Sirius have a moment. Also, the first Hogsmeade date approaches… we all know who James is taking but what about everyone else?