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Chapter 11

'Why do we have Snape so early in the morning, every day!' Draco thought glumly. Here he was, in Snape's dungeon, waiting with the other people for Snape to arrive.

"Snape's sure taking his time isn't he?" Blaise said beside him. Draco sighed.

"Yeah, and doesn't he know how to use the heating spell in this place?" Draco said, annoyed.

"Well, isn't someone cranky today," Blaise commented.

"Shut up," Draco said darkly. 'What's up his arse today?' Blaise wondered and inwardly snickered.

"Okay, just chill," Blaise said and then laughed.

Draco glared at him, "I'm sorry, was that supposed to be funny!"

"No, it wasn't," Blaise smirked. Just then, Snape came in, with his usual routine. Coming in with the door slamming open, he walks through, the door slams closed, he goes to his desk and puts down his steaming, hot coffee and then turns around and glares at everyone.

"He's not a morning person eh?" Blaise said, as he nudged Draco.

"Shut the hell up, Zabini." Draco muttered, irritated. Blaise smirked again, but kept silent.

"Today," Snape started, "Is the day that you and your partner are going to open your potions for the first time." A lot of squeals came from all over the room.

"But," he continued, as though there were no interruptions, "You can't drink it," many confused stares, "You will not drink it, because, if you do, you're going to be in that 'loving' state for a long time." he said spitting out the word "loving".

The girls were still squealing and most of the males there were shifting in their seats, afraid what their partners might do to them.

"But also, if you happen to drink it, you and your partner immediately fail, since you did only one batch of the potion and you can't use your partners either." he finished with a smirk. All of the squealing ceased and many groans came from the girls and sighs of relief's from the guys.

"Now, go into your partners." Snape ordered.

"So, Granger," Draco started, "You want to open this thing?" he asked, implying to the two vials in his hands. She shook her head.

"Um, no thanks, Malfoy," she said, looking at the vials warily.

Draco sighed, "Oh, come on. Don't you want to open the 'love potion'?"

Hermione quirked an eyebrow, "Why, is Draco Malfoy scared of the little vial of love potion?" she teased.

He scowled, "Hell no," he said and then corked open the corks. Hermione hid her smirk.

The steam from the vials let out and in a red/silver smoke, it became two hearts. They both looked around and saw that everyone that opened their vials had the same thing.

"….okay, this is weird," Hermione said. "Snape didn't say anything about this……MALFOY you stupid git! What did you do!" she started to panic.

He rolled his eyes and said annoyed, "Oh, shut up would you?"

She just looked at him, "ARE YOU MAD! WE COULD JUST FAIL!"

"Granger, I thought you were supposed to be smart," she interrupted him, "What are you talking about, Malfoy?"

"As I was saying," he said irritated, "You saw the others, they had the same thing. If you don't believe that its perfectly fine, look at the board." She turned around and looked at the board and then blushed in embarrassment.

"Oh, well, um, I'm sorry about that." she murmured.

"Huh? What was that, Granger?" Draco asked with a smirk.

"I'm sorry that I panicked like that," she said meekly. He nodded.

"I guess I should forgive you this time, don't expect me to next time."

"Who said that there's gonna be a 'next time' eh, Malfoy?"

"You'll see, mudblood."

She rolled her eyes, "Whatever, just go annoy someone else why don't you,"

He chuckled. "Why should I when annoying you is so much fun?"

"Shut up," she glared. He was about to retort, but Snape's icy voice started talking.

"SILENT!" Snape boomed. "So as a result, your potions let out the steam and created two 'hearts' am I correct?" Snape drawled, biting out the word hearts. (A/N: Snape sure hates anything that has to deal with romance huh? lol)

Several people nodded their heads, "Alright, well, if it did do that," many sucked in their breaths, "You did well." Snape finished grudgingly.

"Soon enough, the potion is going to be ready and then you all will drink the potion." he smirked at the groans that came from the guys.

Lavender raised her hand. Snape glared at her, "What?" he bit out. 'Someone's grouch today,' she thought to herself.

"Um, professor, when exactly is it going to be done?"

"In exactly a month,"

"Oh….okay.." Lavender said and became silent.

"Your homework for tonight is doing notes," Snape said. "It has to be two parchments rolls long. No more and no less. Due tomorrow."

"I do not care what you write notes on, as long as its about potions. Class dismissed." Snape finished slowly.

"Merlin! That idiot!" Harry exclaimed.

"Two parchment rolls long he says, he had to be kidding! Who in their right minds would be able to do two parchment rolls of notes in one day?"

"Calm down Ron. Well, you know, I'm starting to like Transfiguration more now." Ginny said. Hermione kept silent.

"Oh! 'mione! Can you help me with this assignment!" Ron pleaded.

Hermione smiled, "No, Ron. I can't, I have my own to do remember?"

He pouted, "Oh come on! Can you help me after you're done with yours?"

"I don't know Ron," Hermione saw Ginny mouth the words, "let him suffer," and with a glint in her eyes, "I might be up really late because I have so many classes and a lot of homework."

"So, wait. You're behind on your homework! I never thought that I would see the day." Ron said, amazed.

Hermione rolled her eyes. "Hey, Ron. We have Quidditch practice this evening, so we might as well get a start on the homework." Harry said, sadly. Ron hung his head low and followed Harry to the Gryffindor Common Room.

"Hey, Gin. You're not joining Quidditch with those two this year?" Hermione asked.

Ginny smiled, "No, I couldn't stand being with those two last year. It was a big mess."

Hermione giggled, "Then why didn't you just drop out last year?"

Ginny sighed, "I told Ron and Harry one day and they both threatened to tell the guy that I had a crush on last year that I like him."

"Who was it?" Hermione grinned.

Ginny blushed, "It was that foreign exchange student that was sorted in our house and joined Quidditch."

"You mean, Trish Wang's twin? Um….Shawn Wang?" Hermione asked. Ginny nodded, with her face flaming red.

"Well, I guess he's okay looking." Hermione said.

Ginny laughed, "Don't worry. I only like him as a friend now. I got to know him sometime last year and I just didn't feel all…well woozy by him."

"That's so sweet," Hermione commented.

"Shut up!" Ginny slapped her on the arm, while her face was red as a tomato. Hermione laughed.

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Harry and Ron sat in the couches by the fireplace in the common room. Ron let out an exasperated sigh.

"I'll never get this done!" Ron exclaimed and glaring daggers down at his piece of parchment which only had two words on it. Those two words was his name.

Harry snickered at his friend, "Just try, Ron." he said.

"Can't you tell that I've been working hard on this?" Ron pointed to his paper. Harry took a look at it and grinned.

"Wow, really Ron? Is "Ron Weasley" really hard working?" Harry laughed.

"Oh shut up Harry. Let's just go hex that greasy haired git!"

"Well, sure Ron. Why not. Then after we do that. Lets go live in Azkaban then, what do you say?" Harry asked sarcastically.

Ron sighed and glared at his friend, "Well what have you got on yours?"

He looked at Harry's paper and scowled, "How come you can do this and I can't!"

"Why are you so whiney today, Ron? Did something happen today?" Harry asked.

"No, sorry Harry."

"Its alright, now get your arse into gear!" Harry exclaimed.

"Then we could go practice for Quidditch!" Ron said and tried to work on his homework. Harry shook his head.

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Draco was holding his wrist. That damn assignment of Snape's. "At least I finished. But my hand bloody hurts." he muttered and slumped down in his chair.

Pansy just entered the library and was dashing towards where Draco sat.

"Drakie!" she squealed. There was a "shhh" hissed their way and Draco saw Madame Prince shaking her head at them. Pansy just gave her a sugary smile and kept on going to where Draco was.

"What Pansy?" he said tiredly. She saw that he was cradling his hand and was at his side in a second.

"Oh, you poor baby. Are you okay?" she asked in a motherly way.

Draco rolled his eyes, "Yes, Pansy so what is it that you need."

"Um, well…okay here's the thing. A guy has been stalking me these two weeks."

"What?" Draco asked.

"A guy has been stalking me these two weeks!" she repeated.

Draco nodded slowly, "And you know this, because?"

"I keep getting these odd letters and I always feel like someone's looking at me."

"Are you sure its not Potter or something?" he chuckled.

"No, its not. Its creepy." she shivered.

"Pansy, why are you telling me this?" he asked, confused.

Pansy paused, "I don't know really. I guess its because you're stronger than me and that you would kick the person that's stalking me in the arse." she said hopefully.

Draco was really confused now, "So, you're telling me that you want me to go beat a person's arse just because they're stalking you?" Pansy nodded.

He sighed. "Pansy, you're a witch. Use your wand for Merlin's sake."

"Oh…well, I'll go do that then." she laughed sheepishly. "Thank you, Draco!" she said and hugged him and then sort of skipped away.

Draco was left there scratching his head, "That was very strange."

"I agree," said a voice behind him. Draco didn't even jump.

"Oh, what fun is this when Draco Malfoy isn't scared?" the voice asked.

"I knew it was you the whole time, Blaise." Draco smirked and turned around to a frowning Blaise.

"I heard that Pansy has her very own stalker." Blaise smirked now.

"Yeah, strange isn't it?" Blaise nodded.

"Very strange indeed."

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Crabbe and Luna were sitting in a secluded area in the library wearing swirly glasses reading an issue of 'The Quibbler'

"Wow," Crabbe said, amazed, "I always thought that "The Quibbler" would be about stuff I don't care about. But you proved me wrong Luna." he commented.

Luna took off her glasses and smiled at him, "See? I don't get most people. They're all weird." she said. Crabbe nodded and took out a ham sandwich from his robe's pocket.

"You want a piece?" he asked. Luna nodded.(A/N: OOC Crabbe. Hehe)

He broke it in half and gave her the smaller half. They sat their eating their ham sandwich and reading "The Quibbler" upside down with their swirly glasses on.

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Meanwhile Parvati and Goyle were sitting in the Great Hall, sitting by one another and stuffing their mouths with food. They didn't care if they were from different houses.

"This food is so good! Why did you have to get me into it Goyle!"

"Hey, I didn't do anything." he said, pausing a moment before continuing eating.

She scoffed, "Of course you did! Well, at least I'm not fat." she said as an afterthought. People around them were thinking, 'If she ate all of that food, how come she's so skinny?', 'Lucky girl. She has a fast metabolism.' and, 'Wish I could just eat openly like her and have no care in the world.'

Goyle shrugged but said nothing. Parvati smiled, Goyle was a nice guy…once you ate food at the same pace as him.

---At dinner in the Great Hall---

Hermione was sitting in the middle of Harry and Ron and Ginny was sitting across from her as the Headmaster made his way up to the front and smiled fondly at everyone.

"I have an announcement to make." he said and everything quieted down. "I know this will be very, very late notice, but we have a new student who is going to join us at Hogwarts." Many gasps were heard.

"I hope that you all will treat the new student kindly," he added with the same twinkle in his eye, "I'm proud to present, mister Mark Traskan"

Hermione choked on her food. Harry patted her on the back and asked her if she was okay. She was too shocked to answer.

Suddenly, the doors of the Great Hall opened and a tall and handsome boy came in. He had short chocolate hair and had deep chocolate eyes to match his hair. He wasn't in his robes yet so he was wearing some muggle clothing that included baggy blue jeans, a black shirt, and black shoes.(A/N: haha, you can choose whatever shoes he wears cause I can't choose what I want him to wear ;) hehe) Simple enough, but it had all of the girls blushing when just looking at him.

He walked up to where Dumbledore was standing and when he got up there, he shook Dumbledore's hand and smiled at him.

"Hello, Mr. Traskan." the headmaster greeted with a gentle smile.

"Hello, professor," the boy answered.

"If you don't mind, it's time for the sorting of which house you would be in. I'm sure Professor McGonagall explained this to you?" Mark nodded. "Good, good. Then let's get started."

There was a sound of a crack and the sorting hat suddenly appeared in Dumbledore's hands. He motioned for Mark to come. Mark walked towards Dumbledore and then he nodded.

The headmaster placed the sorting hat on Mark's head and the hat replied, "Such a hard choice, but I think it's best if he's in Gryffindor!" Everyone cheered, mostly the girls, even the one's who were in Slytherin.

Mark grinned and walked towards the table that Dumbledore pointed to and sat down by Ginny. Many people came up to him and introduced themselves. He answered them all politely. When everyone was done, he turned towards Harry, Ron, and Hermione and grinned even wider.

"Hello, Hermione, long time no see." Mark said going to her side and hugging her. Hermione hugged back. All of the people that heard this had their eyes widened. Hermione didn't even introduce herself to him, how would he know her?

"Hey, Mark. How are you doing?" Hermione asked slowly but with a big smile on her face.

"The ride wasn't that pleasant but I guess its okay."

"Mark, I didn't know that you were a wizard. How come you didn't tell me?" she asked.

"Why didn't you tell me that you were a witch?" he countered.

Hermione frowned a bit, "You got me there." she laughed. Mark chuckled.

"Of course, as always." he said, in a cocky way.

"Be quiet!"

He smirked at her, "Anyways, how have you been Hermy-Germy?"

"I thought I told you to stop calling me that! That was so long ago!" She scowled.

"Yeah, I know. It's just funny to see your face like that." She huffed. 'Stupid cocky git!' she thought.

"Hey, 'mione. You two know each other?" Ron asked dumbly. Hermione blinked at him. Sometimes, he is so naïve.

"Yeah, Mark here, was my friend way before Hogwarts," Ron nodded, "Oh, and he's my cousin." she added. Everyone's eyes widened.

"Nuh-uh are you serious 'mione?" Parvati asked. Mark nodded.

"Sadly, yes, I'm related to this little squirt." he said with a smirk.

"Shut up Mark! You're only four months older than me!" Hermione said, glaring at her big cousin.

"Yeah, I know. What of it?"

Hermione rolled her eyes, "Never mind,"

"How come you've never told us about him, 'mione?" Ginny asked. Hermione grinned.

"Because you guys never asked,"

"You know, you two have a certain resemblance." Neville commented.

"How so, Neville?" Hermione asked.

"Well, your eye color for one," Lavender piped in.

"Uh huh. Okay.." Mark said scratching his head.

"So, Mark, where did you go before Hogwarts?" Hermione asked.

"Well, you know that I went to America don't you?" Hermione nodded, "It's complicated really. I don't know how to explain it."

"There were wizarding schools in America?" Harry asked. Mark nodded.

"I think that there was only one, but I'm not sure."

"That's so cool Mark. I never would've thought that anyone in my family would be…well magical too." Hermione grinned. He smiled lazily back. The two siblings and everyone else got to know each other.

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"You know, with his looks, he should've been in Slytherin," Pansy commented. A couple of girls nodded.

"Well, you know, I think Draco is a lot more hotter than him." a girl said.

Pansy glared at her, "Since when were we talking about Draco?" she demanded. The girl cowered back.

"I'm sorry," she said quietly. Many people who heard this thought Pansy said that out of jealousy. But some thought differently.

"Hey, Drake. I think you're lucky." Blaise commented.

"What do you mean, Blaise?"

"I don't think Pansy 'loves' you anymore."

"How do you know?" Draco asked dumbly.

"Well, because I think that she has fallen for Potter, but doesn't know it." Blaise said.

"Since when did you get so smart?"

Blaise chuckled, "There were clues Drake. But don't take my word for this. I might be wrong."

Draco rolled his eyes, "Oh gee, what a way to make me feel better. Blaise smirked, "I know,"

"Whatever. Doesn't he look like Granger to you?" Blaise asked motioning towards that new kid.

"How the bloody hell should I know?"

"Don't have to be harsh there, Drake,"

"Hey Draco, hey Blaise," Rolinda suddenly appeared and sat down. Today, she wore no make up, and the two boys had to admit, she looked very pretty without all of the make up. Blaise smiled at her politely.

"Hello there Rolinda. How are you doing today?"

"I'm fine, Blaise. How about you two?"

"I'm okay." Draco and Blaise both answered. Rolinda smiled widely.

"That's great." she said but just then, Pansy came over sighing.

"Hey," she said glumly.

"Pans, what's wrong?" Rolinda asked.

"Its nothing, don't worry about it Lin," Pansy smiled. 'When did these two become such good friends?' thought the two boys.

"Alright, I'll take your word for it this time."

"Good," Pansy said.

"Don't you think that Mark guy is so cute!" Rolinda squealed. Pansy quirked an eyebrow.

"Really. You think so?"

Rolinda nodded, "Yeah, do you think I'm stupid for liking someone I don't know?" she asked. Pansy shook her head.

"Looks like you've lost your girl to Traskan," Draco smirked, while whispering to Blaise. He smirked back.

"I don't feel bad. At least she has a chance with him. I mean, I just don't like her that way." Blaise said.

"No, Lin, you're not stupid. I think that you two would look so cute together. I can just picture it now." Pansy said with a gleam in her eyes.

"R-really? I don't think I have a chance with him." Rolinda said, unsure.

"Yes, I'm sure," Pansy said and then realized something and smirked.

Rolinda looked at Pansy with confusion. "What's with the smile, Pans?"

"Huh? Oh, um, it's nothing. Don't worry about it." Pansy said. Rolinda just shrugged.

'Yes! I'm free!' Both Draco and Blaise thought with a smirk on their faces the whole night.

---The next day in Snape's dungeons---

Mark stood at the door nervously and feeling like he wasn't going to get along with the teacher here.

He opened the door and walked in. He was right. One look at the Professor and he immediately didn't like him.

"What do you want?" The professor…what was his name again…Snale? No, Sname? No, no, it was, Snape. Yes, that's it, Professor Snape. That's what Professor Snape said.

Mark cleared his throat, " The headmaster told me to give you this." he handed Snape the roll of parchment in his hand. Snape took it away and opened it hastily and read it and then scowled.

"Fine," he said. "Now I have to get you a partner. I assume the headmaster told you about the project then?" Snape asked, glaring at him. Mark shifted to his other feet.

"Yes, he did," Snape nodded curtly, "Alright, now. Miss Wen, do you have a partner for the project?" Snape called.

"No professor," she called back meekly.

"Mister-" Snape paused, "Traskan, sir."

"Mister Traskan, go sit by that girl. Miss Wen, raise your hand." she did so and Mark nodded at Snape and then started walking towards where Rolinda was sitting.

"Awww, he's going to be with Rolinda Wen. That is so sweet!" Hermione and Ginny squealed.

"She's Slytherin," Ron said.

"Yes, I know, Ron. But she's really nice. But she's also a shy one." Ginny said.

Mark sat down next to a girl with blacked streaked blonde hair and smiled at her. She smiled back, but blushed.

"Hey, I'm Mark Traskan." he introduced himself.

"I'm Rolinda Wen,"

"It's nice to meet you, Rolinda, may I call you that?" Mark asked. She nodded.

"Okay," she answered.

"But," He said, "You have to call me by my first name also, so its fair." Again, Rolinda nodded.

"O-okay, M-mark." she stuttered. He grinned at her. He just met her, but he already liked her.

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So? How was it? I had to make a new character :) hah. He's so nice isn't he? I hope it was good! I worked on this for most of today. I hope it was eventful and all. You know, my hears never turn out..you know after "ciao" im sad..and my smiley faces too...oh well..Review and tell me your opinions!

Ciao everyone!

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