Title: Keep me Safe 9/34- Fake it

Author: Harmoni

Category: HP-BTVS

Rating: T for teen...cuz I like to swear hehehe

Chapter Summary: Alexa gets to meet Professor Williams, the new DADA teacher and have a little dance. She also Learns that she is a Slayer just not the one and only. And why the hell is there such a rivalry between the houses?

Disclaimer: the OC's belong to me… Harry Potter to Rowling, Buffy to Whedon

Spoilers: Doubt it, this takes place after Season 7 and book 5

Feedback: Please

Author's Note: Yes so this is being revamped.. why? Cuz parts of it make me cringe… and I'm waiting out my current writers block…so bare with me, and give it a chance please and thank you, and review…and this is also my first one ever so things may not be superb… but I'm still proud of it… most of it…

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Why you have to go and make things so complicated?

I see the way you're acting like you're somebody else gets me frustrated

Life's like this you

And you fall and you crawl and you break

and you take what you get and you turn it into honesty

and promise me I'm never gonna find you fake it

no no no

Complicated Avril Lavigne

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"Running back to Potter already?" A voice growled in Alexa's ear.

"Oh darn, you caught me, whatever shall I do?" Her voice dripped with sarcasm.

"Besides you left me alone this morning." She turned to him with a pout.

"But doesn't this make up for it?" He asked fingering her necklace.. "I know it's not a lot but I really wasn't sure."

"No," She assured him" "It's perfect. No on has ever gotten me anything this beautiful. Thank you." She gave him a quick kiss.

"You shouldn't have done that." He groaned. "I don't want to go to class now. I'm this close to taking you back to that room and never letting you go."

She laughed as she pulled away from him. "Sorry blondie, but I have a meeting with Dumbledore."

"Blondie?" He asked. "Could say the same for you if your hair wasn't black again."

"That would be Hermione. I asked her about the spell she did and she just changed it back."

"What do you prefer?"

She wrinkled her nose. "I dunno. Black was cool, but I love my blonde hair and no one's looking for me here. I guess I can just ask Hermione to change it again and ask for that spell. It's nifty."

"Did she say where she found it?" Draco asked, pulling out his wand

"I think she mumbled something about reading and natural state of things."

"Oh I know that one, it's this spell that returns things to it's natural state. She must have used it then used the counter spell. I don't know if I remember it." He became quiet as he thought about it and started mumbling things under his breath. Then he smiled and grabbed a piece of her hair.

"It worked." She squealed. "you have to tell me that spell."

"No that's okay, can't have you going back and forth, I like it this way."

"And my eyes?" She asked, batting her eyelashes at him.

"Leave them, I can see everything in them. It's an interesting combination though. Light hair and dark eyes."

"What can I say, I hate to follow the crowd. I get it from my Aunt actually. Anywho, what do you have first?"

"Defense against the dark arts." He replied

"Oh me too, save me a spot?"

Draco stopped and gave her an odd look. "Alexa, Gryffindors and Slytherins don't sit together."

"Why not?" She asked

"You mean Granger didn't explain all this to you?" He asked in disbelief

"Explain what?"

"The rivalry between the two houses, especially ours."

"Oh that, yeah, I think she may have mentioned something, but why do we have to do that. We're together, we should be able to sit together."

"It's hard to explain, I'll see you in class though and we'll meet up later, all right?"

She nodded, still a little confused, but not wanting to dwell on it. He reached up and touched her cheek, dropping it when he heard a group of students coming. He turned and was gone.

Alexa shrugged and continued to Gryffindor tower, dropping off her stuff and getting her books, then she made her way to Dumbledore's office. On her way she started thinking about Draco and was brought back to Earth when she bumped into something. No not something, someone. She looked into the eyes of Professor Williams and immediately had a weird feeling creep up her spine.

"Aren't you in my first class?

"Yes but I have a meeting with Professor Dumbledore, I think I'll be late."

"Right then." He said but continued looking at her.

"What?" She asked, becoming a little annoyed.

"So you're a witch then?" he asked

"Well I'm thinking so, considering I'm here and all." She was becoming freaked out now and slowly started inching backwards. "Why do you keep looking at me funny?"

"Just makes me wonder is all."

"What?" She asked, but he didn't hear her.

"This could mean different things. She died, the spell worked, or it could be both. But no, I made sure she got out, so the witch must've did it."

"I'm sorry, I really have no idea what you are talking about." She went to move around him but he stopped her grabbing her arm.

"You mean you don't know?" He asked

"Ms. Conners, here you are. I believe you have a class waiting for you Professor."

Professor Williams stared a moment longer, nodded at Dumbledore, and left.

"What was that all about?" Alexa asked.

"Come along" Was all Dumbledore said, leading her into his office.

They sat down and he began.

"Ms. Conners, I want to apologise for how badly things went yesterday. I made an error in thinking it would go better."

"Forget it." Alexa cut in. "What happened, happened. Everything's cool now. So I really see no point in being angry."

"That's very honourable of you Ms. Conners. But may I inquire as to where you were last night?"

Alexa blushed. "With a friend who had faith in me."

"That's good. Mr. Malfoy is also in need of a friend.

"H-how did you know?" She asked, her blush deepening.

"There is very little I know about that goes on in Hogwarts." Dumbledore replied with a smile. "I do feel that you and Mr. Malfoy can do a lot for each other."

"How so?" She questioned.

"there are many ways but now I do believe it is time for you to get to class."

"Vague much?" She asked standing up and giving him a half smile.

He returned her smile and sent her on her way.

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"Don't know what you lot were taught before but can't say I really care now." Professor Williams said from the front of the class. "This years going to be different. I know some of that wand stuff from when I used to be a student here but forgot a lot of it, so we are going to be working on fighting techniques."

A hand shot up. "When were you a student here?"

"Long before you were ever around." He replied with a smirk. "Now I need a volunteer."

No one put their hands up. They appeared to be afraid of him. 'Good' He thought to himself. His door opened and in came the Canadian girl. Professor Williams decided he should test his theory.

"You, blondie." Everyone turned to Draco, who looked frightened until he realised he was talking to someone else. He turned around and saw Alexa.

"Come up here, what's your name?"

Draco saw her grit her teeth before answering.

"Alexa Conners."

"Right, Conners, you're my volunteer."

"Funny, I don't remember signing up for this."

"S'what you get for being late." He told her with a smirk.

She glared.

"Conners and I, we're gonna dance."

"Dance?" She asked.

He rolled his eyes "Fight, it's what you do."

"Uhh- no, I don't fight."

He swung a fist at her and she easily blocked it,

She looked downright shocked but he didn't give her a chance to say anything as he sent a kick to her head, which she ducked no problem.

"Your turn." He smirked

Alexa was mad and before she realised what she was doing, she started punching and kicking although she never met her target. Then he sent a right hook which connected with her face. The punch was powerful but she barely felt it. She did hear the class gasp though, appalled that a teacher had hit a student. Alexa glanced at Draco who looked ready to interfere and that was all Professor Williams needed. He landed a kick to her midsection and she stumbled back, tripping and falling to the ground.

To her right, the slytherins were snickering and the gryffindors were watching contemplating what to do. She saw Harry and Draco rise from their seats as her opponent slowly advanced on her.

Alexa flipped up, landing on her feet, ready to attack. He went down to kick her feet out from underneath her but she jumped and flipped landing on the other side of him. She then grabbed his shoulders and flipped him over her, rolling with him. She landed on top and straddled him, staring down menacingly.

He chuckled and for a moment she looked confused.

"Good dance." Was all he said.

She scrambled to her feet as he stood up and faced the class.

"you'll be learning a lot of what you just saw plus some of that other wand defense crap. That's all for now."

The class stared at him and Alexa in wide eyed disbelief.

"What are you staring at? Beat it."

Everyone quickly stood up and filed out.

"How did I do that?" Alexa asked in a low voice.

"Lemme ask you something Pet, How long you have this strength for?'

"What strength?"

"You mean to tell me that was all you?" He asked with an incredulous look. "Punch me."

"No."

"S'alright, just do it and don't hold back."

She did and he went flying back.

"That strength." He replied, getting up.

"I-I don't know, I never really noticed it."

"Since at least a week and a half ago." Draco said from the back of the room

"How do you know?" She asked turning to him.

"Don't you remember punching me? Went flying back a good 5 feet. Only stopped because of the book case." He explained

"I don't remember that."

"You were really angry."

"Hold on a moment." Professor Williams interrupted them. "You were still conscious? She punched you hard, you hit something hard and you were still conscious?"

"Yes."

"Interesting."

"Hey guys." Alexa tried to interrupt but they kept talking.

"Why?" Draco asked

"Must've been a hard hit."

"You're telling me, I can still feel it."

"Hello? I'm right here." Alexa tried again.

"So why did you get punched?" Professor Williams asked.

"Said something stupid. Paid for it nicely though.

"Hey Peroxide heads." Alexa yelled.

They both turned to look at her.

"Whaddya call me?" Williams asked.

"You heard me bleach boy. Now, in case you forgot, I am right here and would love to know what is going on."

"Right, you know what a slayer is?"

Alexa looked blank but Draco spoke up

"yeah it's one girl in all the world chosen to fight the vampires and keep the world safe."

"That's the gist of it."

"Wait, you're not saying Alexa is. That's impossible, it's a myth."

"Is it?"

"Yeah, me again." Alexa interrupted them once more, waving a hand. "What's going on?

"It is a myth."

"No, it ain't, Conners, you're a slayer."

"Cool." Was all she said, then "Oh, now I remember, Harry told me about them. I have Slayer's blood and hair in my wand. Can't believe I forgot that."

"You're kidding" they both said.

"Did they say who's?" Professor Williams asked.

"he didn't exactly give me a name , but said she had died twice and was ressurected both times."

"So she's still alive?"

"Are you sure I'm a slayer? Cause that would mean she's dead right?

"Yes, and not neccesarily"

"But I couldn't even save my family."

"you were only a potential."

"Right uh-huh."

"Where's her watcher?" Draco asked.

"Funny thing about that." Williams explained. "Watcher's council blew up. Long story though. Get to class we'll talk later."

"How 'bout no." Alexa cut in, growing angry. "If all this craziness is happening to me then I wanna know, Now."

Williams looked at Draco, smirking. "Feisty one, ain't she?"

Draco nodded, a small smile on his face.

"Good, it'll keep her alive longer."

"Longer? As opposed to what? Dying soon? I don't think so."

"Maybe not soon, but earlier then most. You got little choice Pet, it's your destiny."

"Well maybe I don't want a destiny." Alexa cried

"you remind me of the slayer who's blood and hair is in your wand."

"You knew a slayer?" Alexa asked

"yeah, knew a few, killed two in fact."

Alexa paled,, "You? You're a killer. That's wonderful. Are you gonna kill me? Cuz that's not so wonderful" She paused a moment, until another thought hit her. "So they really don't live long then, huh? I mean you can't be over what 26?"

"Looks can be decieving." Williams said. "You look like you can't pack much of a punch and that slayer? She's even smaller then you. And I am not a killer. At one point yes, it was who I was but not anymore."

"So I really am?" Asked Alexa. "I'm the chosen one?"

"Wrong, you may be one of the chosen ones."

"You said there was only one girl though." Alexa replied, confused

"like I said, long story, now go."

"you're infuriating you know that?" Alexa snapped, feeling her temper rise.

Draco placed a hand on her shoulder to calm her but Williams just smirked, making her more angry.

"Your point, love?"

"I'm not your love" She spat out, turning on her heel and walking out of the room, Draco silently followed.

Williams was left thinking of how she reminded him of a fiery slayer he once knew and loved.
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"Alexa, stop." Draco pleaded, grabbing her arm and turning he around.

"He's just so- and he makes me all- and it's all so - grr." Alexa seethed

"Grr?" Draco raised an eyebrow.

"For lack of a better word." She replied.

"Grr's a word?"

"It's in my vocabulary, so yeah, but that's not the point. The point is he is really, really.." She turned to him, her hands on her hips. "What was my point?"

"You don't remember?"

This girl, honestly. She blew up quicker then anyone he knew, even himself, yet she calmed by the time you finished realising how mad she was. Somehow, this made her all the more enticing to him.

"He's annoying, that's my point." She finished. "Do you think he's telling the truth? Am I a slayer?"

"Why not wait and see what he has to say."

"'Cause that would be the smart thing to do. No wonder you were my tutor."

"Yes, that's why they gave me the job." He dryly told her. "Right now, we're stuck in potions together. We're late, and Snape hates that, why don't you go in first?"

"Why don't we just go in together?" She asked

"I told you earlier, our houses hate each other. It's not right for a Gryffindor and Slytherin to be seen together." Draco explained.

Alexa stepped up so their faces were mere inches away and challenged him. "Do you always follow the crowd, Draco Malfoy?"

"It's not that."

"Then what?" She asked, her temper flaring once more.

'Oops' Draco thought as he tried back pedaling. "I'm just trying to make things easier, on both of us."

"By hiding?"

"No. Look, it's hard to explain."

"Then maybe you should find away, because I'm not one to hide."

"you mean like how you're hiding now? From all that happened in Canada?"

Alexa took a step back from him and stared. "You didn't just say that."

He had and he instantly regretted it, but he also had a quick temper and sometimes said stuff first and regretted it later.

"Alexa, I didn't mean -I'm sorry."

"Forget it." She snapped, throwing him an icy glare, before walking away to Potions.

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"This is the second class of the year and she's been late to both." Hermione whispered to Ron.

"Maybe she has a good reason." Ron whispered back. Count on Hermione to worry about classes and tardiness.

"Malfoy's not here either, you don't think they're together do you?"

"Together for what?" Harry asked. "Do you think he's doing something to her?"

Ron shrugged and Hermione stared off into space, a thoughtful expression on her face.

"Who do you think got her that gift?" Harry asked.

"Mr. Potter." Snape called from the front but was interrupted by the door slamming open and Alexa storming in.

"Ahh, Ms. Conners, first day and you are already late."

She stomped down the aisle to where Harry was and sat down, throwing her bag at her feet. She reached down and pulled out some parchment and quill before replying.

"So sue me." She spat out.

The class gasped and she heard a boy, She thought his name was Neville, squeak in fright.

"Sue you ms. Conners? What could you possibly have that would be of any value to me?" He asked with a sneer.

"Professor Snape." She said his name with disdain. "Anything I have is a hell of a lot more valuable than anything you have or will ever have."

The class gasped again as her three friends sent her warning glances, but she paid little attention. All she noticed was Draco stepping into the room and that just added more fuel to the fire.

"You will see that it does not do well to be disrespectful to a professor." Snape's face was now red with anger.

"What are you gonna do?" She asked with a sneer of her own. "Take points off? Go for it, I don't give a damn."

All the Gryffindors groaned as Snape and Alexa stared each other down, neither blinking or moving a muscle.

The class watched in fascination thinking Snape had finally hit his breaking point, but all of a sudden, he blinked and turned to Malfoy instead.

"You're late, Mr. Malfoy."

"Sorry." Was his reply

"May I inquire if you were with the insolent Ms. Conners here?"

Everyone turned to look at Draco, who first looked at Snape, his fellow Slytherins, then to Alexa, who was staring straight ahead with her arms crossed. He forced a sneer to his face before replying.

"Why would I be with a mudblood?"

Snape appeared satisfied with the answer and turned back to the front.

Draco risked another look at Alexa who looked, if possible, even angrier. It appeared he was the only one who saw her snap her quill in half and pretty much grind it into nothingness with only her fist.

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