Daphne entered the great hall scared out of her underwear, the only other time she had been this scared was when the Canapés weren't ready for the start of her 12th birthday party. Sitting down at the Slytherin table she glanced around the hall making sure nobody was watching her. Seeing nobody paying her any attention she leaned forward slightly to whisper to Tracy "Are you sure about this? What if Snape or a prefect notices."
"Trust me, Daphne, nobody will notice, just stop worrying so much," said Tracy shaking her head smirking slightly.
"It's not funny" Daphne shot back annoyed at her best friends' carefree attitude.
A few minutes later Blaise and Theo entered at sat next to the girls. "Sorry about not coming back on the train we got collared by Prince Charming of Slytherin himself". Said Blaise
"Yea, Malfoys thought up more interesting ways to embarrass and humiliate Slytherin more than he has any other year so far," Theo added.
"Oh brilliant, this is going to be a fun year" muttered Tracey. Just then the doors to the great hall re-opened and the new 1st years began their nervous walk to the front to be sorted into their houses. Daphne could remember this day like it was yesterday. Her Dad had come from Slytherin her mum came from Ravenclaw. She was so nervous that she would let her parents down and become a Hufflepuff. Generally, she didn't have a problem with Hufflepuff, but they were just a bit… boring. She preferred the political side of Slytherin.
As the sorting got underway Daphne took note of where each 1st year went. Most students didn't take much notice of the sorting, but Daphne liked to keep track where each student went, you never knew when it might come in useful. Once the sorting had finished and the five new Slytherin students welcomed Dumbledore stood up whilst Professor McGonagall tapped her goblet with her fork. The hall fell silent and Dumbledore began his usual start of year ramblings
"To our new students welcome to Hogwarts for all our upper years welcome back. I have a few start of year announcements. As usual, the forbidden forest is still forbidden. There is a list on our caretakers Filch's office door listing the 438 restricted items that cannot be bought onto the school grounds" Dumbledore paused for a few seconds whilst looking over his glasses at the Weasley twins "and finally corridors are spell free. We also have a few staffing changes this year; I would like to welcome Professor Umbridge who will be taking Defence against the dark arts." A snooty looking woman dressed in pink stood up to a few claps for select places mostly the teachers "Now I know we are all hung-" Dumbledore said until he was interrupted by the new Professor with a few fake coughs
"Thank you, Thank you. It is a pleasure to be here and see all your smiling faces. some of you may recognise me as-" professor Umbridge rambled on about how change for sake of change a bad thing was and how traditions should be followed. It was a typical political spiel that basically announced that the Ministry was interfering at Hogwarts which Daphne didn't really care about as long as she got a good education and she could not be any worse than Lockhart.
Once professor Umbridge's speech had finished the hall fell into a stunned silence. Dumbledore was the first to recover with a few slow claps "Very well said Professor" although Daphne could tell he was lying "As I was saying you are all probably now very hungry... let the feast begin" with that all the tables filled with mounds of foods of all kinds and varieties. Daphne began to pile up her plate with vegetables and roast chicken.
After dinner all the houses headed back to their common rooms, Daphne and Tracy headed straight up to their beds. As usual, their trunks were already at the bottom and they both walked over to Daphne's bed. Daphne liked to get everything put away on the first night, unlike Tracy who would unpack of the course of the first week or so.
When Daphne hesitated to open her trunk, Tracy questioned "Are you going to unpack or are we just going to stand around like pumpkins?" for some unknown reason to Tracy Daphne flushed
"I… I… I didn't pack my trunk properly this year, it's kind of embarrassing my socks and knickers are muddled and my trousers and tops are in the same compartment… I don't want you to think any less of me Tracy."
With this Tracy bust out laughing but managed to calm down when she saw the look of betrayal on Daphne's usually Stoney façade.
"I'm sorry Daph, I just couldn't help it. I really need to help you with this rebellion of yours… the whole trunk thing is a good start, but I can teach you to do so much better. Besides, how could I think less of you have you ever seen the state of my trunk. How about we get a good night's sleep and I begin my teachings tomorrow morning sharp" Tracy exclaimed excitedly.
Daphne's expression changed once again with her face showing a confident look whilst her eyes betrayed her nervousness for what was to come, Daphne knew how 'fearless' Tracy was when it came to bending the rules but nodded in reply anyway. Either way, it was unlikely that the lesson would be particularly early as just like her sister Astoria, Tracy was not a morning person.
A short while later both girls climbed into bed and fell asleep. Tracy dreaming about boys whilst Daphne dreamed or may have described them as nightmares of the possible rebellion to come.
-Extremely Rebellious-
The next morning as was routine for Daphne she woke up at 6:30 and headed into the shower. Once showered and dressed for the day once again leaving the top button undone on her shirt, she sat on the side of her bed and picked up one of the extra books she had managed to bring with her whilst she waited to Tracy to wake.
As usual, Tracy woke up at around 8 and groggily walked to the shower. About a half-hour later Tracy came out the shower and sat down next to Daphne "Morning Tracy." Daphne said in a cheerful tone not looking up from her book.
"Morning Daph, so then when do you want Rebellious lesson 101 "came the reply from Tracy.
"Well, how about after breakfast, I am famished." With that, the girls headed down for breakfast. As today was a Sunday breakfast was extended to 10 am for all the late weekend risers.
The great hall was fairly busy with students milling about catching up with friends and devouring the huge plates of food piled high with all the breakfast foods you could want. Bacon, sausages, eggs of every type, toast the list went on. Sitting down at the centre of the Slytherin table both girls began to fill their plates with Tracy pouring a glass of pumpkin juice for both of them.
"I forgot to ask yesterday what subjects did you choose?" Tracy asked whilst shovelling a fork full of scrambled eggs into her mouth.
"I kept potions, Defence against the dark arts and added Arithmancy and Muggle studies as I thought that might help when going out into the world you know. How about you?" Daphne asked
"I kept potions but not defence, I did pick charms and transfiguration though and astronomy"
Eventually, the girls finished breakfast and headed back to the Slytherin common room. They both took a seat in the far corner to hopefully avoid being overheard. "so, Daphne, what you have told me so far about your defiance of authority is ok, you can do so much better though. Now our aim is to get you in a broom closet snogging the golden boy like you're a dementor giving the kiss" Tracy said not fazed. Daphne just sat there white a parchment starring at her. "Come on Daph, I'm doing something for you so you need to return the favour... I need you to get the golden boy, then he might introduce me to Longbottom. He is just so god damn gorgeous?"
Daphne was gobsmacked. The golden boy... Longbottom... this was nothing like Daphne was expecting. Daphne was thinking along the lines of having half-hour lay-ins and change of hairstyle. It was not that Daphne didn't find Potter aesthetically pleasing but he was a Gryffindor which too her was not much of an issue admittedly but she just knew very little about him. Plus any fraternising with a boy would get her severely punished let alone with a Gryffindor which in Slytherin would be the equivalent of social suicide.
"Err do we have to go after boys? Especially Gryffindor ones? Can't we do anything a little more subtle?" Daphne asked.
"Why what's wrong with boys... do you play for the other team? Anyway, we were going to build-up to the snogging, I didn't mean jump Potter on the next sighting. So, think about if you want to go for it, I want to see Snape's face when you tackle potter." Tracy laughed. Daphne however just blushed. Having never done snogging, her imagination was just showing her a picture of her lips pressed against Potters not moving. It was definitely something she needed to find out, surely that wasn't all snogging was about. And what was Tracy going on about the other team?
"What do you mean play for the other team? I don't play for any quidditch for any team you know that Tracy? And thank you for letting me taking things slowly"
"No problem and you know want to kiss a girl, jump in the sack with one... don't like sausages," Tracy replied giving a wink to Daphne. Daphne was still lost however
"Ohh" replied Daphne lighting up like a beetroot "No I definitely like boys. Not sure what sausages you are going on about though. I like sausages very much thank you I have a few every morning." With that last sentence, Tracy burst out laughing.
"What?" Daphne asked.
"Not pork sausages, you know boy sausage. I was asking if you're a lesbian" Tracy said through her continued giggles making Daphne blush even more.
"Oh, in which case I guess I like boy sausage too... not that I have ever had one" however unfortunately for Daphne Theo took that moment to appear next to her.
"Daphne likes boy sausage does she, well some class me as a delicacy if you catch my drift," Theo said wiggling his eyebrows. Daphne just folded her arms on the table in front of her and then buried her head in them. This just caused Theo to laugh before saying "Me and Blaise are going over the quidditch field if you girls want to join us."
Daphne still unable to answer for her embarrassed sate left Tracy to answer. "We might join you in a bit, just go some things to talk to Daphne about first."
Theo nodded and said "Ok, see you in a bit, Tracy and sausage lover... let me know if you ever want a sample." Before winking at Tracy and meeting up with Blaise. A few seconds later all Tracy heard was a mumble from Daphne's arms asking if he had gone yet.
Once Tracy confirmed that Theo had gone the girls continued their conversation "So, what we need to do is get you looking less formal, I think. You're always so dressed up, you need something more casual. Follow me you can borrow some of my clothes."
Both girls got stood up and headed up to their dormitories. Once there Tracy began rummaging through her clothes occasionally holding something up, muttering something before shaking her head and chucking it back into her trunk. Eventually, Tracy had an outfit ready, Daphne gathered the clothes and headed to the bathroom to get changed.
A few minutes later Daphne's voice could be heard through the bathroom door. "Are you sure about this Tracy... I think the skirts way too short".
"Just come out let me take a look" replied Tracy. Slowly the bathroom door opened, and Daphne shyly stepped out wearing a white top, knee-length grey skirt and a denim jacket.
"Wow, you look amazing, the boys and probably some girls will be drooling over the sight of you. You look hot." Tracy said looking Daphne up and down.
"Isn't the skirt too short everyone will see my legs. I do like it though, maybe I could put my robes over it... you know until I feel comfortable with it."
Tracy sighed "Your legs are supposed to be on show, you need to show the boys some skin. Get their imagination flowing. You can put your robe on its up to you but its losses so much of the effect if you cover-up."
Daphne decided she was going to risk it. She had seen Tracy wear these clothes enough times and get away with it, so why couldn't she. So, with a random burst of courage Daphne marched to the door and down to the common room with Tracy following closely behind. Once they reached the common room everyone's attention suddenly jumped to Daphne due to the abrupt entrance she made. It was at this moment Daphne's courage vanished and she wished the floor would swallow her whole.
Everyone continued to stare at Daphne, allot of the attention coming from the boys. The boys knew that Daphne was a girl and a very pretty one too, but they had never seen her look so amazing. The usually pompous Daphne was now a gorgeous Daphne. A single voice broke the silence and Daphne recognized it instantly... it was Astoria her younger sister "What are you wearing Daphne? What would mother and father say if they saw you wearing that?" Astoria smirked and walked closer to Daphne. At this point, Daphne didn't know what to do Astoria was bound to tell her parents what she was wearing, but then Astoria said something that shocked Daphne "Don't worry sister, you look sexy in those clothes, I will make you a deal. You buy me some clothes like that, and I won't say a word."
Daphne just nodded causing Astoria to give her sister a big grin before heading up the stairs. Tracy then grabbed Daphne's arm and lead her back over to the table they were sitting at before. "See I told you it would all be fine. Odd about your sister though I always thought she was worse than you." Tracy said
"Yea but I haven't seen a professor yet, as for my sister I'm not sure what Tori is playing at. It's probably some kind of scheme… Or she's just trying to get the attention I just had from Malfoy"
-Extremely Rebellious-
As Lunchtime rolled around students began to head down to the great hall, for most students this was normal but for Daphne (and in association Tracy) this was a whole new daunting experience. It was now that the rest of the school would see Daphne's new attire.
When the girls arrived at the great hall Daphne pulled Tracy to one side "I can't do this Tracy. I go in there I will be home before dinner. This was a stupid idea" Daphne said almost in tears.
Tracy gave Daphne a hug whilst whispering in Daphne's ear "You can do this I promise you everything will be fine. I'll be with you every step of the way. I have dressed like this since 1st year trust me." Daphne stepped back and wiped her eyes before nodding, standing up straight and walking side by side the girls entered the great hall.
Most students didn't notice them, but Daphne did notice that one black-haired green-eyed boy watching them from the Gryffindor table. Daphne blushed before walking toward the Slytherin table. Slowly some more students noticed them, and Daphne got more male attention and surprising allot of the girls' attention (although this was mostly the look of jealousy). Snape watched narrowing his eyes more than normal from the staff table. She got the feeling a meeting with Snape would be happening sooner rather than later...
-Extremely Rebellious-
A/N: That's another chapter done.
This chapter was more about introducing Tracy who is much more outgoing than Daphne. It may seem like Tracy has pushed Daphne forward by quite a jump, but I am putting that down to peer pressure.
we will have to wait and see what happens next... will Tracy push Daphne too far?
I haven't got a set schedule on when I will be updating this story, with 3 kids and work it can be very hard to find the spare time. I know this chapter came out fairly quickly, but I just happened to have a lot more free time than usual.
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