(Stuff it, I might as well post it, considering I'm bored. Now, not only this will be the Quidditch scene, it will also be Sophie's birthday, yeah. Now, I'm also going to responding to any reviews that are posted on the story and it will post on the chapter as a shout out.
ValeriNeria: Thanks for the review. With the cuddle part, I was actually was going to leave that bit out but then I decided to leave it in, But I glad you like it.
This will be the last chapter until next Saturday or Sunday. As before, I don't own Harry Potter. Enjoy!)
Last time: We became friends. It started with a insult and ended with a troll.
It has been a week since that night we fought that troll, god that still gives me nightmares. But on thee positive side, me and Hermione have become very close, and became good friends with Harry and Ron. Okay, it's not the easiest of friendship, with Ron and Hermione not getting along from time to time, but it's always works out in the end. Both boys have stood up for us everything time me or Hermione was bullied. The funny thing about it, that damn Blaise Zanbini has left me alone, well, I did threatened to hex him if he so much as talk to me, Malfoy, though, was a different story. He still wanted me to ditch my friends and become his, even offering to let me stay over his at Christmas, which is declined, because id this was him now, I wondered what's he like at his house with his parents.
Today was the day, the first Quidditch match of the year, and it Slytherin vs Gryffindor. Everyone is already pumped with that, considering that the two houses had hated each other. But there was a event that was even more important than Quidditch, today was my Birthday. Well, no one about it, obviously. The Orphanage always gave me a card and that's about it.
"Come on, Sophie, wake up." Someone said. The voice happened to be Hermione, again.
"JUST another five minutes." I Grumbled.
"You can sleep again, tonight, now come on, Harry got his first Quidditch match." Hermione said.
"Oh alright, I'm getting up!" I said. Completing my daily routine, me and Hermione left the girls bathroom, only to be confronted by Lavender.
"Hey Sophie, I heard that Zanbini is looking for you." Lavender said. What, Zanbini looking for me? I just walked past her and left. Reaching the great hall, I can see him coming towards me.
"Go inside, I'll meet you in there." I told Hermione and she walk away, muttering something I didn't quite hear. Zanbini finally reaches me.
"Talk, Bini." I retorted.
"Aw, I got my own nickname." He said in awe.
"I'm sorry, I didn't think I was being sarcastic." I said.
"I'm sorry, You're probably wondering why I wanted to see you. Alright I tell you, would you like to spend Christmas at my house?" He asked me. God, this kid doesn't get it, does he? I don't like him.
"No, I refuse to spend Christmas with your family." I said. I walk away and join my friends at the Gryffindor table where Harry, well, looks pale. I sit down and started biting down on the food.
"Take a bit of toast mate, come on" Ron said
"Ron's right Harry. You're going to need your strength today." Hermione said.
"I'm not hungry." Harry told them
"Good luck today, Potter." A voice said. It was Snape. "Then again, now you proven yourself against a troll, a little game of Quidditch should be easy work for you. Even if it is against Slytherin." He said. He walked off, well, limped off.
"That's explains the blood." Harry muttered
"Blood?" I asked.
"Last night, I bet Snape let the troll in as a diversion, so he can get past that three-headed dog, but he got himself bitten. That's why he's limping." Harry explained.
"But why would anywhere go near that dog?" Hermione asked.
"The day I was at Gringotts, Hagrid took something out one of the vaults. Say it was Hogwarts business, very secret." Harry answered.
"So, You're saying?" Hermione said.
"That's what the dog's guarding. That's what Snape wants." Harry finishes. Just then, Harry's Owl, Hedwig, flew in carrying a rather large bag. It swooped and dropped the package into Harry's hand.
"Bit early for mail, is it?" I asked
"But I never get mail." Harry said, shocked.
"Let's open it." Ron said. We started to unwrap the package and we saw a broomstick.
"It's a broomstick." Harry said.
"It's not just a broomstick, Harry. It's a Nimbus 2000." Ron said.
"But who-?" Harry started but he looked at the teacher's table and saw McGonagall smiling with Hedwig. He smiles back. We head down to the Quidditch pitch, waving to Harry as he head for the Change room.
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The game was about to start. I hope Gryffindor wins, I had a gut full of hearing how great Slytherin was. We cheered as the Gryffindor players took to the playing field. We saw Harry, who gave us a wave. After a minute, the quaffle was thrown in the air, the game has started.
"And Angelina Johnson of Gryffindor snatches the Quaffle! An excellent Chaser she is, I might add, and rather attractive too -"
"JORDAN!"
"Sorry, Professor." And I saw why McGonagall was sitting next to him. After two minutes, we score.
"Gryffindor scores!" Lee's voice shouted over the pitch. "Well done, Angelina!" Yes. We led 10-0. This is great. We scored again after five minutes, 20-0. Then someone whack Harry on the back of his head, or try to.
"Foul!" Madam Hooch blew her whistle. She flew up to Flint and spoke with him angrily before awarding a free shot at the goal posts for Gryffindor. Up in the announcer box, Lee Jordan was finding it difficult not to take sides.
"So, after that disgusting bit of cheating –"
"Jordan!"
"I mean, after that revolting foul –"
"Jordan, I'm warning you –"
"All right, all right," Jayden grinned at this, "the game goes on after Flint nearly kills the Gryffindor Seeker. The penalty is awarded to Spinnet, who gets it in no trouble…" Then Harry's broom started to do some weird movements and started whizzing all around the place.
"What's going on with Harry's Broomstick?" Hagrid said, shaking. I saw Hermione gasped from beside me.
"It's Snape. He's jinxing the broom," Hermione growled angrily.
"What should we do?"
"Leave it to me."
"She grabbed my hand and we ran down the stairs.
"Hermione, how are we going to do it?" I asked
"No idea" She said. We entered the teachers stand and ducked down beneath the bleachers. Reaching the spot where Snape was, she pulled out her wand and whispered a spell. Bright blue flames shot from her wand and onto Snape's robes.
It took about thirty seconds or so for Snape to realize that he was on fire, but when he did he stood up, frantically trying to beat it out. Hermione hid a wince when Snape bumped into Quirrell, sending him sprawling to the floor. She scooped the fire off of Snape's robes when he wasn't looking and we ran back to the Gryffindor stands. We saw Harry on the ground. Oh god please hope we weren't too late.
"I got it! I got the Snitch!" He shouted, waving it above his head triumphantly.
"And with that spectacular dive, Gryffindor wins the game one hundred and seventy to sixty!" Lee Jordan yelled, his voice blaring across the field. We cheered as loudly as we could scream. I pulled Hermione into a big hug but after realising what I did, I pulled away, a blush creeping on both of our faces. We raced down with Ron to catch up with Harry and celebrate the win.
"Miss Lestrange, can I have a word with you in my office?" A voice said. Oh god, it was McGonagall. I started trembling, what have I done? I look at Hermione & Ron who look worried about me, I wave them goodbye before walking off with McGonagall.
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"Now, Miss Lestrange." She started. I stared at her in fear. "Relax, little one, you're not in trouble." I signed in relief. "You are going really well in your classes, except for History of magic. Beside that, you are really going well." She said with a smile. "Just as smart as your mother."
"Um, thanks, Professor. Um, did you know my mother?" I asked
"Yes I did. She was a smart, beautiful girl, but always had a knack for trouble." She said. "She used to play Quidditch, a beater for Slytherin. She had some aggression, something that I heard was passed onto you." I nodded.
"Is there anything else?" I asked her.
"Yes, Happy birthday." She said. I smiled at her and left the classroom. I walked back up to the common room to celebrate with Harry but when I arrived, no one was here. Oh, they must be still down at the pitch, then they all jumped out of nowhere.
"SURPRISE!" They shouted.
"What?" I asked.
"Happy Birthday, Sophie." Harry said.
"How did you guys know?" I asked
"McGonagall told us. We got her to distract you so we can set up. Then the twins bought out the cake and started singing.
"Happy Birthday to you"
"Happy Birthday to you"
"Happy Birthday, dear Sophie"
"Happy Birthday to you"
I was so happy. I finally had a birthday party. It was so surreal. The party went well into the night. We were dancing to the fresh muggle tunes. After a while, I quietly snuck up to the girls dormitory and got changed into my PJs and tried to fall asleep. After Half an hour, it was dark bit the party went on. I heard the door opened but I couldn't tell who it was. The person moved across the room into her bed. God, it's so cold, even with the covers on. I shivered with the blanket on me then I heard a voice speak to me.
"Sophie?" It was Hermione.
"Hey, had fun?" I asked her.
"Yeah, but I saw you leave." She said.
"Yeah, I was tired." I said. "Um, no disrespect, I want to sleep." I said nicely.
"Yeah." She said. I fell back to asleep. "Actually, I haven't given you your present." She said. What present? I felt the covers moved off me and I felt a warm body pushed up against me. Hermione wrapped her arms around me and started to sleep on me.
"Hermione, you do realise that this is my bed?" I told her.
"Shh, I'm sleeping." She whispered. Despite the awkwardness, it felt quite good. I cuddled up against her and fell asleep instantly in her arms.
(Author' Note – Alright, done. When I said that Hermione and Sophie was going to be close, I didn't think they will be that close. Next time, It's Christmas. Next chapter will come out on Saturday or Sunday at the latest. Like and review if you have any questions. Until next time, Kizzard245 out!)