The odd first year.
Chapter 3: My first classes.
I don't own Harry Potter.
Rakel pov
I ran down the halls and into the common room. I went to the sleeping chambers and caught my breath. "Man, I've got my work cut out for me." I muttered going to my dormitory and gathering my books for my first class. Herbology. "You're wasting your time you know." said a voice behind me. A ghost was standing, or maybe floating, at the door. He was covered in silver blood stains "Gryphindor and Slytherin have been rivals since this school was built. I know I was there." I smiled "Everyone can change. Even, me. Look, I'm in a skirt." the ghost stared at me "You are by far the oddest first year Slytherin I have ever met." he said. "Thanks." I said heading outside into the common room again.
I entered the room to stares of wonder and confusion. "What?" I asked looking at all the Slytherins in the room. "What do you mean 'What'? You apologized to Potter!" I sighed "You all are making a mountain out of a mole hill. It's no big deal." Malfoy glared at me "No big deal? Their. . ." I interrupted "Witches and wizards just like us. Learning the same thing we're learning and making the same mistakes we make. We're all humans here. Let's try and act like it." I turned and left the common room. I was almost outside when I realized I had no clue where I was going. I looked at my schedule and it said I was have my first class with Hufflepuffs. That didn't help since I didn't know any Hufflepuffs. I looked around desperately and saw the three from before.
I ran to Harry "Hey," I called and the three turned "do you guys know where herbology is?" Harry nodded "It's outside, just walk out the door and go strait. You can't miss the green houses." I smiled "Thanks, later."
Harry pov
We watched Rakel run out the gate. Ron turned to me "She can't be the most popular kid in Slytherin right now." I nodded "I never thought I would say this about a Slytherin, but poor kid." Hermione looked thoughtful "I think I've read that name somewhere before. Shade, Shade? GOT IT!" she cried "Got what?" asked Ron. "The Shade family, their almost as famous as you, Harry. They have the ability to. . ." she was interrupted "Hey, Potter!" called a voice I knew all too well. "Malfoy." I said not looking at the bully. He got in my path "Let's get one thing strait. Shade may be sorry for what happened, but I'm not. As far as I'm concerned she can weight herself with chains and jump in the lake. In fact, I think I would help her with the locks." I glared at him "If you hurt her I. . ." then I saw Peeves, the poltergeist. He had a big grin on his face. "Peeves, don't!" I cried as I realized what he was up to.
Malfoy turned and paled as the ghost flew after Rakel. I heard him say "Talking mean about ikle Shady is rude. I should warn her." I ran after the ghost "Peeves, wait, no, don't tell her." I saw it earlier at breakfast. Rakel trusts Malfoy. Even though he doesn't deserve her trust, if she found out about this it would break her heart.
Rakel pov
I was almost to the greenhouses when a ghost glided over to me. He looked a bit mischievous. He waved for me to come closer.
Harry pov
We arrived in time to see Peeves whispering in Rakel's ear. When he pulled away she stared at him then looked at us. Malfoy was very pale indeed. The look in her eyes was pure betrayal. She turned and ran the rest of the way to the greenhouses. Peeves glided back with a huge grin on his face "Poor Shady, I think you hurt her feelings." her said as he passed the shocked Malfoy. Hermione pick up a stone and threw it at the ghost. It went right through him, but he was still offended. I would have gone after her, but I had to get to class. I would talk to her at free time.
Rakel pov
I felt run through. I struggled to hold back my tears as I ran to the greenhouses. But, by the time I had arrived, my eyes were red and puffy. It was painfully clear I had been crying. Some how, I beat the other Slytherins to the greenhouses. The Hufflepuffs were gathered at the door however. They turned when they saw me coming. One of the girl notice my state "Are you okay?" she asked. I started to nod, but shook my head instead. She handed me a hanky "What happened?" I chocked and told them what the ghost had told me about Draco. The girl bit her lip "My name is Marsy. I'm really sorry, about that." I smiled weakly and the other first year Hufflepuffs introduced themselves.
