**Disclaimer** I do not claim to own anything that's not mine (J.K. Rowling wrote these amazing things before I could even dream of them). I do claim the main female character.
I awoke stiffly. The night's festivities had kept me busy. Stupid dances... Of course I had to remain hidden while everyone else was having fun. I stretched my arms and legs slowly, feeling the joints pop and muscles burn. I hoped that I would find the prefect bathroom empty so that I could take a long hot bath, maybe even take a new book with me and do some reading. I didn't get my hopes up though. Being me, I was used to roughing it, even within the castles grounds. It was a very rough life to lead. Lately I started questioning why I still did it. I would be 17 after this school term ended. I would be free to make my own choices then. Not that I didn't mostly already do that. I wasn't on the trace, so I could perform magic any where, any time. It's just, I didn't really know what I wanted to do with my life. The only people I talked to were Professor Dumbledore and the elves. It was actually quite depressing sometimes, but I was tough. I could handle it. I put on a fake smile, determined to try and make myself feel happier. It disappeared quicker than a chocolate frog. I ran my hands through my messy, unkept, dirty blond hair. It was very long but I usually never did anything with it, it's not like anyone was going to see it. I'd been seriously considering cutting it lately. Who would notice? Who would care? These thoughts stopped me in my tracks. A single tear slipped from my eye and I quickly brushed it away. Just a grumpy morning. It'll be better. I told myself.
I made it to the prefect's bathroom and slipped quietly inside. My mood perked up a little bit as I noticed it was empty. Everyone else must be sleeping late because they stayed out so late from the dance. Lucky gits. Wish I had a nice place I could have slept all cozy and warm... I undressed quickly, but stalled when I noticed my reflection in the mirror. I moved my hands over my hair, my face, my body. I examined myself to see how I'd grown over the years. Looking at my hair again, I scowled at it's messiness. I grabbed my wand quickly and used a cutting spell to trim my hair. As each strand drifted to the floor, I noticed it faded to a grey color. How unusual. I'll have to mention this to Dumbledore. When I was done I smiled at myself in the mirror. This was a new girl. This girl was edgy, bold, and bloody brilliant. I ran my hands through my new, currently lazy, faux hawk. I turned and dived into the hot bath I had filled already. I sank to the bottom, letting myself settle crossed legged. I always practiced holding my breath under water whenever I had the chance. Something about being completely surrounded by the water always excited me. I suppose I'm just a water baby. I closed my eyes and relaxed. It was about 3 minutes later that I popped my head up out of the water. I allowed myself to bob, floating around, eyes closed. I was in Heaven.
I heard the door creak open, this startled me out of my paradise. I invisified, I don't know if that's a word but that's what I'm calling it! INVISIFIED! haha, sounds like I'm a super hero. I quickly climbed out of the water. I heard feet scuffle and some quiet whispering that I couldn't make out yet. A moment later, two red heads peaked around the bath barrier.
"Coast is clear. Let Mission Orange Bubble Bath commence." Fred whispered with a smile. George scanned the room. I followed his eyes with mine. His gaze landed on my shed clothing still lying in a heap in front of the mirror with my wand laying on top. My eyes widened and I bit my lip nervously.
"What about those clothes and that wand?" George said, gesturing towards the pile. Fred looked at it and shrugged.
"Probably just got left in here from last night." He suggested. George shook his head slowly.
"Nah, I don't think that someone would forget their clothes, much less, their wand..." George argued. Fred rolled his eyes.
"Come on Georgie... We checked, no one is here. Let's do this and get out quick. Whoever left those here will come back for them and I don't want to get caught." George nodded his head and smiled. Fred matched his smile, tooth for tooth. Those two... always up to no good. LOL. I decided in that moment that I had to spoil their prank. I walked around to the other side of the bath barrier, to the lavatories. Going into the stall, I pulled the flusher. I grinned, knowing they would hear that and freak out. I heard scrambling feet and the door open and close, slamming shut behind them. I chuckled to myself and went back out to gather my clothes. Just then, George came dashing back in. I stood there, in front of the mirror by my pile of clothes. I froze, invisible. Why had he come back? I pondered. He looked around the bath, searching for something. I was worried he was looking for me again, but then his eyes rested on a small vial near the controls. They had ran off without their dye. He snatched it up but paused right next to me, looking into the mirror. He was looking in the mirror at something. I looked over his shoulder to see what he was seeing. Standing behind him, I had to stretch on tippy toes to see. My eyes widened in shock as my eyes met his in the mirror. His head snapped around to look at me, but he couldn't see me, so he turned back to the mirror where he could still see me.
"I really am going bonkers..." He said to himself. I smiled at him in the mirror.
"Possibly George, but don't let that get you down." I whispered near his ear. His eyes widened in shock as he could hear my voice. He stepped to the side and suddenly my whole naked body was revealed to him in the mirror. I squawked and jumped away from the mirror so he couldn't see me. He looked around the room, as if trying to find me. His face was red from blushing but he seemed determined that I must still be there even though he now couldn't see me in the mirror.
"Are you my ghost?" He asked quietly. I let the silence stretch, debating on whether or not to answer him. I didn't want to lie to him and at the same time I felt I needed to in order to keep myself hidden. My brain flashed back to early when I was feeling sorry for myself that I didn't have hardly anyone to talk to and no one to notice me. Maybe this would work. I could be his ghost and be able to talk to him without truly revealing myself. I decided to go for it.
"I am not a figment of your imagination. I'm really here. You aren't going crazy." I reassured. He let out a long breath, relieved.
"So, um, did you drowned in the bath in here or something?" He asked as if trying to make casual conversation. I let out a soft chuckle, which made him smile.
"No... I did not die in this bath room. I need to go though and so had you so you don't get caught in the prefect bathroom talking to someone you can't see." I said. "I'm sure Fred is starting to worry." This seemed to snap him back to reality. He started to move to leave but paused, his hand on the door.
"So, you know my name and my brother's name... Mind if I ask yours?" He said with a flirty grin and waggle of his eye brows. I laughed again.
"You can call me Dee." I replied.
"Dee...hmmm. What's that short for?" George nosed more. I smiled to myself, readying a witty reply.
"Well... DEAD, of course." I said with laughter in my voice. George's smile faltered for a second and he rolled his eyes.
"Of course. Well, catch ya later Dee." He said with a wink and exited the bathroom with a flourish. I sighed to myself and smiled. That was nice being able to talk to someone who wasn't an elf or an old man. I dressed quickly and exited the bathroom. Time to talk to that old man again... Many interesting things we had to discuss lately. Like, Harry being on my #1 priority list to watch since he'd been entered by someone, unknown, into the Tri-Wizard Tournament. I was glad things were going well for him so far. He did great with the dragons. The next task though, I was worried for him. Maybe Dumbledore will have some idea of how I could help him without breaking the rules... It never hurts to ask.
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