This story is just something I'm doing when I have down time so it won't be updated very regularly. I'll try though!
Chapter two
~Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III~
Everyone made their way to the dorms, and I felt miserable the entire time. I really didn't have much of anyone to talk to. This is why I would have much preferred being placed in a house with someone I had already met. Rapunzel would have talked to me, so would Merida. Heck, even Jack would be standing next to me. Although it seems he's already made a friend so he's way ahead of me…
Not that I was much too excited to come here in the first place, but now I'm even more miserable. My mother was a Gryffindor and I come here being all Hufflepuff. That name even sounds lame. And it's even alliteration with my name. Hiccup the Hufflepuff. Ugh. Odin, please tell me this is a dream. By dream I mean nightmare…
I felt awkward getting settled in with my new dorm. I felt like the first years actually had bonding time and here I was… not being bonded.
"Hi!" I turned to my right and I saw a kid who grinned very… very enthusiastically. It looked like it hurt to smile that much.
"Hello…" I gave a small awkward wave.
"My name is Russel!" This kid still had all of his baby fat, clearly. He looked to be of Asian descent, had black hair, brown eyes and right now, the brightest smile I've ever seen. Which was saying something because Jack had a pretty bright smile when he wanted to.
"I'm Hiccup." He laughed at that and I sighed. "No, I'm being serious. My name is Hiccup." I insisted and he shrugged.
"Cool name." He admitted and I can say I was decently surprised. I had never received a complement on my name… ever.
"Come to the basement, first years! You will be assigned to an upper classmen that will help you learn about how stuff operates here at Hogwarts." Well this was interesting. Plus, I'm pretty sure I've read enough of Hogwarts to teach my own class here, not exactly sure what anyone could teach me.
Everyone got up and went to the basement, which I suppose is our common room. I felt rather… peaceful in the room. We had several sofas, there was mostly just plans askew and the room was rather large. They say that yellow is a cheerful and warm color. However, it strains the eye. I guess the room being copper was slightly better.
I was approached by a fellow Hufflepuff. He was tall and lanky with curly brown hair. He smiled at me awkwardly and waved.
"Hi, I am your mentor. My name is Linguini and I am a third year." He introduced and quickly doing the math in my head, I concluded that he was either 14-15. I smiled at him, finally, someone who had an odd name like me.
"Hi, I suppose that makes me an apprentice. My name is Hiccup." We nodded at each other and then stared around awkwardly. Well this just wasn't going to work if we were both socially awkward…
~Jack Overland~
Since the Slytherin common room was located under the lake, it was rather cold. The fireplace was lit and still I saw people shivering even in their robes. Looking out the window, I could make out shapes of what seemed to be fish swim by. A few first years took a few steps away from the window, looking at it nervously.
"Pansies. I don't know how they got sorted into Slytherin…" Dusk scoffed and I had to agree, even if I were afraid I wouldn't walk away from the window with everyone here. That's just screaming to tease you.
"Alright everyone. Listen up. I want a straight line and go." I feel like everyone rushed to meet this person's commands but Dusk and I kind of shuffled a bit. This person was rather large. Not fat, just very big and built. He had an oval face and his hair was really short and brown.
"Welcome to Hogwarts. You guys are clearly the best, being sorted into Slytherin and all…" A few people shared smirks. "… but don't think that makes you better than your upperclassmen. I am Slytherin's prefect, you will obey what I tell you and you will be very happy here indeed."
"My name is Buzz, and I have been informed that I need to do some 'getting to know your fellow classmate' bull or whatever so just get to know at least two people and I can move on with my life. Go." He turned around, everyone looked around awkwardly and I sighed. Time to bring out the fun…
"Hi guys. My name is Jack Frost and I like the cold weather." I announced loudly. "So it's a good thing I got sorted into Slytherin because there isn't a lack of that around." I tried to joke and a few people let out nervous laughs. Sheesh, was everyone so tense because they were new? I sat on one of the couches in an attempt to make things cozier. Dusk followed suit.
"My name is Dusk Black and I like darkness so I suppose it's also a good thing I was sorted in Slytherin because we're in a dungeon and I can barely see any of you." I gave him a subtle fist bump and he smirked at me.
"I'm Dash Parr. I'm a speed demon and I suppose it's a good thing I got sorted into Slytherin because I always come in first." He bragged and I couldn't believe the arrogance but he seemed somewhat funny. He also sat down on the couch.
I turned to face them and smiled.
"How are you guys doing today?" There, I knew two people.
On the first day of classes and already we were lost. After breakfast, Dusk and I decided to walk around and try to find places on the map we were given and wound up getting lost. So now, here we were wondering around, looking for Herbology. What a dumb class to even get put into.
I was pulled out of my thoughts and frustrations by a consistent thudding noise that could only be the sound of someone running behind us. I turned to be met with Dash. He didn't seem even slightly out of breath and it looked like he was hauling over there. He leaned over and glanced at the map for a moment.
"Well I don't suppose with all the magic we could get a 'you are here' pointer to make things easier, huh?" He had a very good point. I wonder if I could charm the map to do that. First I'd need to learn charms other than ones to make things cold, though.
I glanced up and I'm glad I did. I noticed Hiccup was in front of us. He was a Hufflepuff so that means he's practically raised in the greenhouse. It must be my lucky day.
"Hey Hiccup!" I called and Dusk and Dash stared at me confused.
"Why are you talking to him, he's a Hufflepuff?" Dusk asked quietly. I ignored him. Were we really going to start this whole house rivalry already? What matter's if he's a Hufflepuff? Yeah, let me not talk to someone who could potentially help me because he's in a different house. No thanks, I'm not that much of a bigot. I'm not even a bigot, actually.
"Who names their kid Hiccup…?" Dash added, and I ignored him too. Secretly though, I wondered the same thing. I'd have to ask him one day.
He turned around, surprised to hear his name. When he saw me, he gave me a thankful grin, for some reason. I'm not exactly sure why. He walked over to me and I smiled at him.
"Uh, yeah, Jack?" He asked and I flipped the map over.
"I have no clue where the hell the Herbology room is. Actually I know it's right there but I don't know where I am." I said with a sigh and he gave me a grin.
"Well luckily for you, I know exactly where that is. I'll show you." For someone who was walking by himself, he sure was glowing with pride now. It was kind of sweet, being happy that he could be helpful. And kind of sad too.
"Thank you Hiccup, you're the best." I said very thankfully and he turned pink.
"Thank you. I have never heard that before so thanks." He nodded and I could tell Dash was going to make a comment so I elbowed him and he glared at me. I didn't need him ruffling feathers already. I was finding it strange that already I was sticking up for someone I didn't know. Hiccup was just like this hopeless cat that you found on the side of the road and wanted to take care of because everyone else was mean to it and you just want to show it affection. Which is a really weird thing to think about, wow.
Dusk was getting impatient when he looked at his watch and noticed we'd been walking inside the castle for 8 minutes with not apparent doorway to get outside, where the greenhouses were located. He rubbed his temples in annoyance, wondering why we were following another first year to begin with. He finally snapped and I raised my eyebrow at him.
"Where the hell is this place, Narnia? Do you even know where you're going?" He asked Hiccup. Hiccup's face burned red and he nodded shyly without turning around.
"It's just outside here…." He opened a door, which didn't even look like a door. It was where a statue stood. We walked through we were standing in front of the greenhouse.
"Thank you very much Hiccup. I'm sorry if we made you late to your class." I apologized, trying to amend where Dusk rudely butted in and made him uncomfortable. He shook his head and showed me the textbook he'd been holding.
"I'm in this class too so don't feel bad." He smiled timidly, ducked his head and quickly walked away.
"What was that about? He was helping us. No need for the attitude." I was surprised at my scolding tone. Who did I turn into? North?
"I'm sorry I was getting impatient." I rolled my eyes and we strode into the Herbology class.
I was rather surprised to see Rapunzel there. I thought only two houses had the same class together but I guess everyone was here. Rapunzel was standing next to Merida and Hiccup looked rather relieved to see them and quickly joined their side. Rapunzel smiled brightly and hugged him. He looked so shocked.
"Who is that?" Dusk asked, wide-eyed and I noticed that he was staring at Rapunzel.
"Why? Do you like her?" I teased with a grin and he gave me a look and just continued to marvel at her. I mean, I could see why. She was very pretty and all. I just felt like he shouldn't be gawking at her. I gave him a sideways look and nudged him. "You're drooling. And that is Rapunzel. I met her on the train. I'm not exactly sure that you'll be able to handle her. She's very excitable." I noted and Dusk looked at me very seriously.
"Can you please introduce us?" He begged and Dash chuckled.
"Yeah yeah." I made a very over-dramatic sigh, which was completely wrong because I actually DID want to talk to Rapunzel and I was rather bummed out that Hiccup ran away from me. Even though I was mean to them before I guess I found an appreciation for them in a way… Not Merida. She's glaring at me again. What did I do to her?
I walked over and gave the trio my best smile.
"Long time no see." I said sweetly and Rapunzel beamed. I guess she thought I'd forget about her after I was sorted into Slytherin. She quickly hugged me and I could feel Dusk's jealousy behind me. For whatever reason it made me laugh to myself.
"Hello Jack!" She said softly and Hiccup looked surprised that I was there. "Who are your friends?"
"Oh, these guys? Well this is Dash." I pointed and then I wrapped my arm around Dusk and brought him closer. "This is Dusk." Hiccup gave me a suspicious look, which is strange because that's usually Merida's job… Oh wait. Merida reapplied for her job and got hired it seems…
"Nice to meet you guys. Are you going to stay with us the whole class?" She asked and before I could even answer, Dusk blurred out a yes that was said way too quickly to be considered smooth. I rolled my eyes and Dash gave him a look and he turned a cute little shade of pink. Hiccup narrowed his eyes.
When class started, we had to stand around the table so in the order we had Dash was to my left, Hiccup to my right, then Dusk, Rapunzel and Merida.
"So do Hufflepuffs have a super-secret advantage in this class?" I murmured to Hiccup to distract him from Dusk talking to Rapunzel. I don't know why he looked so bothered.
"No such luck." He retorted and I chuckled and looked at him. He smiled slowly at me then looked down.
"Too bad, here I thought having a friend in Hufflepuff would make me automatically pass. I'm reconsidering this friendship." I teased and Hiccup blushed slightly, probably because I outright said he was my friend. I could see why it shocked him, I hadn't been the nicest. Honestly though, I kind of like Hiccup.
"Wow, that was the fastest I've ever ruined a friendship. That's got to be like a record or something." He said with a slight roll of his eyes, I grinned at him.
"I'm here for setting records. I'm glad I could be of service to you." He scoffed.
"Oh yeah, you're so helpful." He drawled sarcastically. I kind of like this Hiccup. He's not all awkward, he's got a bite to him.
"I've been told I'm actually the most helpful person ever." I lied cockily and he gave me a look of disbelief.
"Who in their right mind would lie like that so easily?" I frowned at him and shook my head.
"No lies. Just the truth. You don't have to be sour about it because you weren't named most helpful person ever in the record book. Fastest friendship ender, maybe, but not most helpful ever." Before Hiccup could retort, the teacher began talking. Instead he just frowned at me but the look in his eyes said this isn't over. I grinned, I hoped not.
~Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III~
At the end of class, people broke up and started packing up to leave. I didn't exactly know what to do right now. Jack was being… oddly friendly. I thought he hated me but good thing he doesn't. I'm pleasantly surprised to have what seems like a budding friendship.
Ha-ha. Budding. Like flowers. It's funny because we're in Herbology… Yeah I'll shut up now.
I don't like Dusk. I don't like him talking to Rapunzel. From the look on Merida's face, she didn't like it either. I think he's shady.
Ha-ha. Shady. Like Dusk Black. It's funny because that's his name… Yeah I really need to stop humoring myself, I'm actually pretty positive it isn't healthy.
"Did ya see that?" Merida said with an annoyed look when class was dismissed. She nudged Rapunzel being heavily hit on by Dusk.
"Yeah it's weird. I've never seen someone so young lay it on so thick." I replied and Merida glared at me. "Yeah, I know. I don't like it either. He seems like he's up to no good."
"I agree. And I think Jack is to blame. I mean, look at him. He's enjoyin' it." Merida said with narrowed eyes. I had to disagree with her. Jack was one of my only guy friends… Kind of. Are we friends? I digress.
"No actually I don't think Jack is the bad guy here. He isn't even paying attention." I defended quietly and Merida shook her head.
"Somethings not right about him." She insisted and I sighed and shrugged.
"Well maybe but I can't exactly say I am the Czar for judges of character." I admitted and she didn't respond. We saw Rapunzel nod at Dusk, smile, wave and walk over to us.
"What was that about?" Merida asked with a smile. Seems she's being buddy-buddy now. I probably shouldn't blow her cover then.
"What was what about?" Rapunzel looked honestly confused.
"Him." I pointed out bluntly. "He has a crush on you. And we were just wondering what your feelings in retaliation were." Merida elbowed me. "Ow. Why would you do that?"
"So? Since Hiccup is very… charming, come on. Tell us." Merida smiled and Rapunzel looked confused again.
"I don't think he likes me. He didn't say it." She admitted softly and even I could face-palm right now. She's denser than I am.
"He doesn't have to say 'Hey, I want your children' to like you, Rapunzel." I said blankly and Merida elbowed me again.
"Ah, again with the elbowing." I rubbed my arm and she ignored me.
"It was nice seeing you guys. See you later." Jack waved and I quickly waved back with a forced smile. How do these friendships work? Am I supposed to smile at him like this? Does this indicate friendship? This is why I don't have friends. "Hiccup what are you doing?"
"Waving goodbye?" I offered and he smiled at me, how were his teeth that white?
"Well it's kind of creepy, you don't have to smile like that. I'll see you later." He winked and walked out with his Slytherin friends. It was awkward to say I stared at him leave but it was just... strange. The concept of making friends, I couldn't understand it. I've been alone most of my life and I'm surprised I have two girls on either side of me willing to call me a friend of theirs. Now a guy wants to be my friend too? It's a nice feeling, just one I'm not very used to.
"Hey Hiccup!" I turned and I was pleasantly surprised to see Linguini. I smiled at him and waved myself.
"Hey. What's up?" He finally made it to my side and he was breathing a bit heavy and when he caught his breath he smiled.
"Quidditch." He said proudly.
"…gazuntite?" He laughed and shook his head.
"No. It's a game. Were you raised by muggles or something?" He chuckled and put his arm around me and led me to a field.
"Um… Sort of. But where I live, there are a surplus of dragons if that means anything." Linguini looked impressed.
"You ride them ever?" He asked and I smiled proudly.
"No? Who would do that? They're aggressive and violent. You couldn't get near them if you tried. Although I would absolutely love to ride one. It sounds super fun."
"Well then, you're going to love this. It's a flying game…"
The game seemed rather straightforward. All except I don't know if I'd like flying around on a broom. Never being in the air tends to set the bar for which height you deem to be acceptable to be off the ground. I'm comfortable maybe 10 feet in the air, that could be stretching it a bit too. How did they expect me to up and ride a broom?
"Well anyway, why are you telling me this? I thought first years couldn't really join sports." I asked and he shrugged.
"They can try out for sports, but it's unlikely they'll be picked."
"Please don't tell me this is recruitment. I don't even know how to fly a broom."
"Yet." He grinned.
Flying class. How very appropriate. I hadn't even noticed it was anywhere in my schedule. This was perfect though. I got to see all of my friends, and Jack. Jack was my friend though, right? I'm just going to give myself this one. He's my friend.
Jack looked rather cocky in this. He held a huge smirk when the teacher was going over the rules involving how to mount a broom. Rapunzel looked scared and Merida looked so excited. She was bouncing up and down.
"What if my hair gets caught in the broom…?" Rapunzel asked me softly. She could. I mean, her hair was always in a braid. The broom could easily slide through her hair and get tangled in it.
"I doubt that'll happen." I assured out loud. Now that I think about it, it is a definite possibility. I'm not going to worry her with that though.
"Now I want you to put your hand over your broom and say 'up'." Our professor instructed. Of course Jack put his hand over his broom and barely had to do anything. It was in his hand. I had a harder time.
"Up." I demanded. It laid there unmoving. I frowned. "Up." I repeated myself. "Oh you.." I glared. "Up! Up I say!" Jack was staring at me and laughing. I blushed and turned away. "Thanks, now you're making me look silly." I huffed and then realized I was talking to a broom.
"Come on, Hiccup. Put a little umph into it." Jack called and I sighed and stood up straight and tall.
"Up!" Absolutely nothing happened. Odin really hates me.
Merida had her broom and Rapunzel just stared at hers. She didn't want it to come up. She just looked at it as if was going to attack her. Her hands were held to her chest and she was frowning. I felt kind of bad.
"Rapunzel." I called and she looked over to me. "Don't worry. You'll be fine. I promise." I held up my hand and she smiled at me and very carefully put her arm out. She was shaking.
"U-up." She said softly. I smiled. She was more pathetic at this than I was.
"Rapunzel." I scowled. It was Dusk. She looked up at him and he smiled sweetly and held his hand over his broom. "Let's do it together. Deep breath." She followed the instructions. "Hand out strongly. Stand tall. Now time for authority. Up." His broom very easily flew into his hand. Of course it did. Why wouldn't it?
"Up." Rapunzel copied and it shuffled on the ground but didn't move. She looked distressed. At least her broom did something. Mine still laid stagnant on the ground. Damned broom. Someone probably put a spell on it. Yeah, that's what it was.
"Again."
"Up!" There we go. She got it. She looked so proud. I wish I could've helped her but I can't even get my own darn broom up.
"Up." I looked at my broom and it still didn't move. "I'm calling out on this broom. It's rigged." Jack placed his broom down and walked over to me.
"Let me show you." He said with a grin. "Up." Yup. His hand now contained my broom.
"I demand a new broom. Mine is prejudiced against me." I called and Jack laughed and motioned for me to try his broom.
"Um… Up?" Jack shook his head at me.
"Come on, Hiccup. Like you mean it. Picture it in your head.
"Up!" And what do you know. It flew up. I smiled at Jack, he smiled back.
Okay, as I said when this story was posted for the first time, can you guess who the first couple will be? (It isn't HiJack) It involves either Hiccup or Jack though. First person to guess the right ship gets a one shot of any pairing of their choice!