In the dark

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Chapter 2: 2 years on…

It was ironic that two years ago I had been close to becoming one of those girls when now I was completely at the other end of the scale. If I had been on the "B list" before than god only knows where I stand now on the popularity ladder, the alphabet only has 26 letters for a start. Ever since that night I had become the subject to extensive ridicule. It had cost me everything, my friends, my life, the moment I made the idiotic decision to jump into the lake I had gone and got myself a first class ticket to "Loserville". And then just to prove that I hadn't gained an ounce of smartness from my experience I risked everything and befriended Scorpius Malfoy. Well befriending Scorpius had been the intention, but fate of course had something else entirely in store for me. Fate sent me crashing head over heels in love with him. In one of my rare smart moves we decided to keep our friendship (tragically our relationship wasn't anything more) a secret from the entire Hogwarts cohort, because I could imagine only to well how that would go down with my family.

In fifth year I had been fortunate enough to make another friend, Aya Marshalls. She was the sort of girl that if I had still been in Melissa's entourage I would not have been caught dead in a 3 metre radius of. Aya was intent on dyeing her hair a range of crazy colours and experimenting with wicked but totally 'OTT' makeup, I swear she went through at least one eyeliner pencil a week. But ever changing hair aside, she was my best friend.

But to matter how much I loved Aya there was the tiny shallow beast inside of me that longed for my old life back; the life of parties, bitches and boys but Scorpius was persevering with the impossible task of gradually taming that monster. When I was with Melissa I had wanted nothing more than to look exactly like the girls who were left, right and centre from me but with my vibrant red hair, porcelain skin and Aya's alternate style that was mission impossible…

"Lil!?" Aya's voice rang through the buzz of chatter in the classroom, penetrating my not so innocent fantasy of Scorpius and me. I looked up; eyes wide in confusion as she mumbled something inaudible, but her face didn't portray any genuine anger so I relaxed. "Anyways, as I was saying, I wonder when our Transfiguration teacher it's going to arrive…isn't it kind off mysterious that no one has seen them…I mean I thought it was sort of mandatory for them to go to the opening feast but clearly not…" I nodded at the appropriate spots not really listening; unbeknownst to her I was already fully aware of who had acquired the Transfiguration teaching spot I just hadn't yet taken the liberty of enlightening her.

"Yeah it is kinda weird…" I trailed off, hoping she would catch my disinterest and move on. Not likely, because the moment the door opened, every single girl gasped. Our new transfiguration teacher was gorgeous, he had spent hours in front of the mirror trying to make his jet black hair look like he had only spent one minute on it but none the less it looked perfect and his shirt was just tight enough to make the majority of the girls swoon.

Our new transfiguration teacher just happened to be my "cousin" Teddy Lupin. He walked-no strutted in, soaking up the adoring glances like a sponge. When he caught sight of me up the front he grinned and gave a tiny wave, sealing my place as my "Most hated girl in Hogwarts" as several of the girls wrenched there eyes from Teddy to throw me death stares.

"Hello class, as some of you already know…" He paused to take a long glance at me fully aware of that every single girl was simultaneously plotting to murder me "I'm Teddy Lupin and I will be teaching you Transfiguration this year" He continued, smirking at my deadly expression. A small, scrunched up note collided with my head and I looked at Aya who raised her eyebrows expectantly. I opened it up, curious only to roll my eyes at the words below.

OMG, I think Transfiguration is going to be my new favourite subject…Why didn't you tell me that your totally smoking cousin was going to be teaching it?

PS: Does he have a girlfriend ;)

I sighed, here come the thousand questions.

Sorry sweetie, but he's taken. And he's a metamorphmagus so I can guarantee he is not naturally that hot. Also, do you realize this is my cousin you are currently lusting over? May I remind you of best friend rule number 2: Never date any relatives of said best friend.

Her smiled fell a notch but none the less she replied with the same ridiculous enthusiasm.

So? Who cares if it's not natural, doesn't make him any less drool worthy. And don't start quoting best friend rules with me missy, don't think I'll forget that you withheld this scintillating piece of news from me.

PS: Is his girlfriend hot?

I resisted the urge to laugh. Is his girlfriend hot? What sort of question is that? Victorie Weasley is a legend. She is the pinnacle of beauty and glamour, she is a hero with Melissa and co. Victorie and Teddy ruled the school in there time and went down in history.

Does part Veela count as hot?

I scrunched the crumpled paper back up and gently flicked it to her desk, smirking at the disbelief that shot across her face. Not giving up, she bent down and hurriedly scribbled.

So, speaking of Hogwarts eye candy…How's Mr. Malfoy doing these days?

Aya was the only one I had confided in about my secret friendship with Scorpius and although I hadn't told her, my "more than friend" feelings for him were blatant enough in the way I went ridiculously red whenever she bought him up.

He's doing fine. I'm seeing him tonight.

I didn't like to get to in depth with Aya at the best of times about Scorpius, but sticking to the needs to know facts were crucial especially seeing as it was written down and anyone could stumble upon it. I grabbed the note that had been sneakily placed amongst my books and opened it.

Ohh, is this another one of your secret, romantic rendezvous ;)

I sighed longingly…what I wouldn't give to have a romantic evening with Scorpius Malfoy...

I wish.

Obviously deciding from my two word reply that our note fetish was over, she ripped the paper into shreds and let them drop to the floor. Aya began to doodle absent minded "Aya Lupin" on her textbook and I reverted back to my daydream…

**The transformation as mentioned, took place in the two years that I skipped and it was triggered by Scorpius Malfoy. As you can tell Lily is still a bit superficial but she is a 16 year old girl, so what can you expect? **

Also, for those of you anxious to see some LxS action, the next chapter will be pretty much L/S orientated.

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