It was halfway through lunch when professor Snape approached Daphne. "Miss Greengrass, I would like to have a word with you in my office after lunch," Said Snape, Daphne gulped before replying
"Yes, sir."
Snape acknowledged Daphne's reply with a nod before stalking off to intimidate a few young Gryffindor's that had congregated by the doors.
Daphne turned to face Tracy before leaning in and whispering in an angry tone "See I told you this wasn't a good idea, you told me not to worry about it. Now I am going to be expelled before our first lesson and it is all your fault."
Tracy turned to face Daphne before hissing back "My fault, how did you work that one out? You wanted to go on this rebellion of yours, that's got nothing to do with me. Anyway, how do you know what he wants to talk to you about?"
"Well, what else could he want to talk to me about? The weather?" Daphne replied harshly
"I don't know Daphne, but Snape can't say much about fashion. He's worn the same clothes for at least the past four years… Maybe we should get him some new clothes for Christmas. Just don't worry about it unless he says something. Your worrying over nothing" said Tracy before turning back around and continuing her lunch.
'Worrying about nothing, it's hardly nothing. My parents would kill me if I get sent home.' Daphne thought to herself as she picked up a few beef and mustard sandwiches from the platter in front of her.
The rest of lunch continued in silence with Daphne wondering if she would ever see the inside of the great hall again. "Well, it's been nice knowing you. I'm off to see Professor Snape" said Daphne to Tracy.
"You're not going to be pushed through the veil Daphne, you will be fine I promise" with a reassuring smile. Daphne just huffed wondering why Tracy wasn't taking this who thing seriously and marched off towards the dungeon.
Once Daphne reached Professor Snape's door, she took a few seconds to make sure her far too casual clothes were straightened out before knocking. A few seconds passed before Daphne heard an "Enter". Pushing the door open Daphne stepped into Snape's office. It was much as you would expect his office to look, with cauldrons bubbling away over a few fires producing who knows what potions. The furniture was mostly green leather with dark mahogany wooden desk and Stoney walls with very little decoration.
"Miss Greengrass take a seat please." Said Professor Snape calmly. Nodding Daphne walked to the chair opposite his desk.
As she sat down before Snape could say anything Daphne suddenly blurted out "I'm sorry sir please don't tell my parents. I promise I will wear something more respectable. I know I shouldn't have worn this, it's not up to the quality of someone from my family's status." Snape stared at Daphne for once caught off guard, this certainly wasn't what he was expecting.
"Miss Greengrass, you were not called her to talk about your attire, what you wear on a weekend has no consequence to me unless it's inappropriate." Daphne was shocked by this Tracy was actually right. She would have to apologise as soon as she got out of here if she was... but Daphne was still sure she was dressed inappropriately her legs were showing and the clothes were too casual. Then it dawned on her if her attire wasn't the issue, then what was?
"Sir, are you saying that I can wear this outfit without repercussion? Isn't the skirt too high and the top to casual." She asked.
"What you are wearing is fine. As long as ..."Snape actually blushed at the next part " covering your private areas and something over your underwear. There is no issue." Snape decided at that moment to quickly change the subject before it became anymore awkward "what I actually wanted to ask you about is, would you like a place on the healer's apprenticeship with Madam Pomfrey, your potions marks are extremely good and Professor Flitwick says the same about your charms work. This is a privilege and is not offered to everyone. Let me know by next Friday."
Daphne was shocked, she never thought she would be able to go to work when she left school but hopefully with this apprenticeship, she should be on good footing to step straight into a well-respected career and her parents wouldn't object. So, without second thought Daphne said "I'll do it" slightly louder than she was meant to.
"If you're sure I will sort it out. Now unless you have any other questions you may leave."
"No sir, thank you, sir" Daphne replied.
"Very well then off you go." Daphne shot up off the chair and left Snape's office quickly, she had to tell Tracy, Daphne continued walking quickly towards the hall if she was lucky, she might be able to catch Tracy in the entrance hall.
However, as she turned around the corner, she suddenly found herself slamming into something and falling flat onto... looking up Daphne let out a very un-ladylike squeak she was staring into the slightly dazed emerald green eyes of the boy who lived.
Their faces were so close daphne would have only had to learn down another few centimetres to kiss him. For what felt like an eternity they just stared at each other, until Potter let out a small groan.
"Damn Daphne you work quickly, getting up and frisky with the boy who lived! In the middle of a corridor too…, I do hope you introduced yourself first and all that? Now are you using protection?" came the unmistakable sound of Tracy, at this Harry blushed and started stammering. Daphne was just confused she didn't understand what Tracy was going on about, 'protection for what? Was she supposed to protego Potter? She had literally just walked into the poor boy and flattened him. It was not like she was doing anything inappropriate with him.
Tracy removed herself from Potter and stood up wiping herself down. "What are you talking about Tracy?" Daphne Said before facing Potter again "I apologise, Potter, I should have been paying attention to where I was going. Oh, and if I damaged your wand let me know and I will pay for a new one, I could feel it digging into my leg"
"Probably not his wand," Tracy muttered, however having the unfortunate effect of echoing in the empty corridor. "
Harry just blushed more but remained silent whilst trying to get himself up off the floor and rubbing the back of his head. Suddenly something clicked in Daphne's mind from what Tracy had just said and conversations she had overheard in the girl's dorms "oh… OH! I am so sorry Potter, I didn't realise, I'm sorry if I hurt your private area" she said as she moved towards Potter. "Is there anything I can do to apologise; do you want me to check you? I'm going to be working with Madam Pomfrey this year as her apprentice so you could be my first patient?"
Harry was getting more and more embarrassed, no way did he want Daphne to check his privates... they hardly knew each other. He began to wonder what on earth was going on with Greengrass, he didn't really know her, but he always thought she was a bit uptight.
Standing up fully still grabbing the back of his head and just wanting to get out of there as quickly as possible he backed up away from Daphne and began waving his arms around "No! No, it's fine, I'm fine… I'm just going to go now bye" Potter said as he hobbled away.
"What was all that about?" Tracy asked as she pulled Daphne down the corridor in the opposite direction to where Potter went. "This morning you were all embarrassed about wearing that outfit, the next thing I know you're getting frisky with Potter."
"I was not getting 'frisky' with Potter" replied Daphne annoyed "I was distracted and accidentally walked into him, you just happened to walk around the corner at the wrong time. Can you drop it please?"
"Fine. So, what is it Snape wanted to talk to you about?" Tracy asked as they arrived at the entrance to the Slytherin common room.
"Oh, I have been offered the chance to apprentice with Madam Pomfrey to become a healer, I mean my parents are likely to deny me actually becoming one, but I thought it would be worthwhile knowing." Daphne shrugged "Alcatrazes Lancehead," Daphne said to the snake-shaped candle sconces.
The wall began to move apart much like the one at the entrance to Diagon Ally. Revealing the green glow of the Slytherin common room. "Congratulations Daphne, I'm sure your parents will be proud of you," Tracy reassured Daphne as they stepped through the now fully opened doorway.
-Extremely Rebellious-
The rest of the weekend passed relatively incident-free. Daphne wore more of Tracy's casual clothes and still nobody really paid much attention. Today however was Monday the first day of lessons, getting out of bed Daphne began to get ready for the day. She wouldn't be able to wear casual clothes again today, which Daphne found herself surprisingly disappointed about because they had proven to be very comfortable.
So, it was back to the regular immaculately dressed Daphne Greengrass walking up towards the great hall for breakfast. Sitting down in her usual seat waiting for the rest of her year mates to join her.
It was one0 minutes later that the first appeared, Theo sat down next to Daphne "Good Morning Daphne, how are you feeling about our first glorious day of educational lessons year five" He asked very joyfully.
Daphne Just rolled her eyes, "What's got you so joyful? I did not realise you enjoyed school this much?"
"I don't know what you're talking about Daphne dear, I just get to sit next to a gorgeous girl and eat breakfast. What not to be happy about… Besides, I saw what you were wearing at the weekend and I must say you looked wonderful so I thought I might ask you to the first Hogsmeade trip before anyone else did. So, what do you say Daphne will you go with me?"
Daphne did not know what to say, sure going to Hogsmeade sounded like fun and would definitely be rebellious against her upbringing to go with a boy, but the rumours that surrounded Theo's many girlfriends over the years did not help. Added to the issue was since flooring the boy who lived she hadn't been able to stop thinking about him. 'Maybe Theo would be a good distraction from Potter' Daphne thought to herself.
"Wow, giving me the cold shoulder now Daphne, if you do not want to go with me that is fine, but you can at least give me an answer," Theo said his good disappearing quicker than apparition.
"Sorry Theo, Yes I will go with you… but I expect you to treat me properly, I will not be doing anything inappropriate with you." Daphne quickly added
"Great!" Said Theo with his joyful attitude firmly back in full swing "I will, of course, treat my lady with the utmost respect as would be expected from such a fine upstanding pureblood"
This caused Daphne to almost let slip a girly giggle. Daphne was saved from any further advances from Theo by the arrival of Tracy and Blaise.
"Good Morning," They both said at the same time. "what are you to chatting about then?" Tracy asked.
Before Daphne could answer Theo piped up "Oh, not much just talking about going to Hogsmeade together. Daphne agreed to go with me."
This bought a smile to Tracy's face as she sat up a leaned in "Oh, really now. Is the Ice Queens heart melting away? What about poor old H.." Tracy began but was booted by Daphne under the table whilst giving her a glare.
"Poor old?" asked Theo and Blaise together looking questioningly between Daphne and Tracy
"Oh, poor old Hopeless me, who am I going to go with?" Tracy tried to cover her slip up.
Blaise and Theo looked sceptical at Tracy's reply, but Blaise spoke up first "Well you can go with me, I haven't got anyone lined up yet"
"Oh, brilliant nothing like being asked romantically, but fine I'll go and you best plan something good," Tracy said.
"Great it can be a double date!" said Theo.
"What! A date I never agreed to a date!" exclaimed Daphne.
It was Tracy's turn to answer "Generally when a guy asks you to go to Hogsmeade with them it's a date, Daphne."
"Oh, Right, Fine then it's a double date." Daphne agreed reluctantly. She really did not want to go on a date with Theo. Sure he was a pureblood, was funny and somewhat charming and her parents already knew Theo's so would probably approve of a relationship. This would be Daphne's first time dating anyone and she already had her eye on someone else. 'Well, at least it is an experience I guess' Daphne thought.
Looking up she caught a glimpse of Potter sitting with his friends staring at her, she wasn't sure when he had entered the hall. Ever since Daphne had landed on top of her, Daphne had noticed him looking more at her. Every time she caught him looking, she couldn't help but smile a little. 'I really need to get him out of my head' she spoke to herself or at least she thought she did.
"What?" asked Theo.
Luckily for Daphne Professor Snape took that moment to walk up to them handing out the timetables. "Great It's Defence against the dark arts first" moaned Daphne.
"Oh, come on it can't be that bad, sure we have had poor teachers in the past. Professor Umbridge is from the ministry surely she knows what she's talking about right?" replied Blaise
Daphne wasn't too sure, but they were about to find out as the bell to signal the end of breakfast rang.
-Extremely Rebellious-
A/N: That's another chapter down, I would like to thank all those that have reviewed so far. I appreciate all the feedback you give; it helps me improve my writing and in return, this story hopefully improves.