Some Like it Mild
By Kukaburry
Chapter 6- Blitz Play
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Laurie's face burned a deep crimson. "Malfoy, excellent it's great that you're here." She spun around and gave him a fake smile. "Now bugger off and harass some poor helpless first year like a good Slytherin."She added, enjoying the shades of colors running across Draco's face. Lily shifted to the side when she saw Draco twitch toward his wand.
"You're really asking for it, aren't you Carter?" Draco growled. "You never know when to stop talking."
"Sure I do. Watch me." Laurie stalked off towards the great hall to finish lunch.
Malfoy fired off a jelly-leg jinx that sent Laurie crashing to the floor. "I'm not finished talking to you Carter. No one walks away from me."
"I bet this is the only way you can keep any girl from running away from you Malfoy," Laurie replied angrily. She saw Draco's eyes linger on her exposed rear. "I have on a matching bra. Do you think Blaise will like it?" She goaded, yanking her skirt back down.
"Listen you half-blood. Stay away from Blaise. He doesn't need to get involved with smut like you. Purebloods only date other purebloods."
Laurie shook her head wearily. "What if I'm not looking to 'date' him? Because I'm only thinking short-term at the moment, especially with a body like his." She smirked and stood up as the jinx finally wore off. She closed the gap between the two of them. "Just so you know, I'm not a half-blood. I'm as pureblood as you are. I've been forced to attend several of your parent's boring soirées. So what's your excuse now? "
Lily laughed from the corner and Laurie gave Draco her superior smile. "That's what I thought." She turned on her heel, accompanied by Lily, and returned to the Great Hall. She was immediately whisked away by the twins, leaving behind a baffled Lily.
"Why is Mr. Malfoy looking so glum?" George inquired.
"Yes, did he ask you out and get rejected?" Fred piped in.
"No, if Malfoy had asked me out, he would be missing several body parts." Laurie sighed. "He's looking glum because he can't threaten me like everyone else. I've finally stumped the slimy bastard."
Fred and George looked at her in awe. "Marry us?" They kneeled on the floor together. Laurie laughed and flicked them in the head. "You're embarrassing me."
Fred elbowed her in the side. "Look a slithery Slytherin approaches."
"Maybe he's going to duel you in Malfoy's honor."
"Since he's too dull to duel himself."
Laurie looked up and saw Blaise heading over. "Guys, shut it. He is going to be a future conquest."
Fred and George groaned. "Leave it to Laurie to pick the worst of the bunch."
"Hey Rye. I'm sorry Malfoy jinxed you. That was a bit rotten of him. He's not a wholly bad guy to tell you the truth. He just can't stand getting one-upped all the time. Especially by a girl." He smiled sincerely.
"Right and Hungarian Horntails are sweet and cuddly." Laurie crossed her arms.
"Look, I just don't want you to judge me by Draco's actions. He's more temperamental than me." Laurie couldn't help but smile. "Well, I came over here for another reason. I was wondering if you wanted to go to Hogsmeade tonight? There's a local band playing, they call themselves Smashing Pumpkins, they're pretty cool. They like to sing about the dark arts."
Laurie heard Fred… no George.. one of the twins cough skeptically behind her. "That sounds like a good time, I suppose I can make myself available tonight." You can never let a guy know you don't have plans otherwise they might find you a bit droll.
"Excellent, I'll meet you at the main entrance at 6."
After Blaise left, Laurie turned to the twins nearly jumping with joy. "Oh my I have to dress up tonight. You boys behave yourselves. Don't hex Blaise just yet. If he turns out to be as big of a prick as Malfoy, he's all yours."
"Don't worry. We look forward to it." They replied quiet cheerfully. "We're heading off to our next class, but we'll be sure to harass you tomorrow."
Laurie returned to her seat at Hufflepuff's table to find Susan and Justin engaged in an animated conversation about their muggle parents. Justin looked up. "Oh Rye you're back. That was fast." She could tell he had a certain glow about him. 'That was easy.' Trust Susan to find the most random guy to have a crush on her.
"Um.. not really, but okay. I can tell you've been having fun over here. Why don't you two come out with me tonight?" Susan nodded her head vigorously and Justin mimicked her. "Alright , well it's at that old pub down from Gladrags. I'll see you there at 6? Alright, Susan will catch up with you later, Lily and us have to go to Charms now."
Justin grinned. "I was telling you I had charms next earlier before you went off. So I can go with you guys."
They arrived at Charms a bit early and found the comfiest seats in the class. Justin sat between Susan and Laurie while Lily sat on Susan's right. The class began to fill up and looked nearly identical to their previous Transfiguration class. Blaise and Draco waltzed in breezily.
Blaise spotted Laurie and took the open seat next to her. Draco glowered at Laurie and Blaise and took the last open seat next to Lily who seemed uneasy all of a sudden.
"Good day good day!" Professor Flitwick chirped. "Welcome to another year of Charms. As you've noticed all us teachers are doing practical work today to try and brush you up on important ideas you might have forgotten that will be critical on the NEWT exams.
Laurie puffed her cheeks nervously. "We will work on the Avis charm today. This is a particularly trick charm as it requires positive energy. Use your classmates around you as positive feedback. Off you go."
Within seconds a flock of birds had erupted from Hermione's wand. A couple of people applauded. "Excellent Ms. Granger, you're still top of the class I see. 15 points for Gryffindor."
Laurie growled. Her positive concentration was now wavering. "Come on ms. Kitten, you can do it. You kicked Draco's arse earlier, think of that." Laurie grinned ear to ear. "Avis." A couple of feather shot out of the tip.
Draco sniggered. "Well done carter. You can make a duster out of it and join Filtch as a caretaker."
"I'd like to see you do one better Malfoy." Laurie spat, annoyed.
"Avis." A single bird flew from his wand. 'Damnit'. "Not feeling so cocky now?"
Blaise clapped her on the back and Lily whooped. Susan and Justin remained completely oblivious to everything. "I've got it now. Be impressed, Malfoy."
"Avis!" Draco and Laurie shouted together and fifteen birds flow around the room for a minute before vanishing.
"Excellent ten points to Slytherin and Ravenclaw!" Laurie became annoyingly aware that she and Draco were very evenly matched. This fact did not settle well with her. Laurie became even more upset when she saw Draco chatting quietly with Lily. Draco glanced away for a second, stared Laurie in the eyes and smirked as if to say 'Annoyed that I'm talking with your best friend?' 'Dur.' 'Good'
"Earth to Rye. Want to watch me master this charm and shower you with pooping pigeons?" Laurie laughed lightly. "I'll pass on the pooping part."
It was 5 by the time class got out. "See you in an hour." She whispered huskily to Blaise, leaving the room with a quiet Lily and a zoned-out Susan and Justin.
Justin rambled on. "That's exactly what I mean! They always try to make you believe one thing and flip around to something else." Susan bobbed her head understandingly.
"So what were you talking to Malfoy about?"Laurie asked. "Nothing," Lily replied shortly. Laurie walked along in silence all the way to the common room, lost in thought.
At six sharp, Laurie met Blaise at the front door dressed in a very revealing outfit. "You're living up to your name quite well." Blaise approvingly teased. "How am I supposed to remain a gentleman with my lady looking so appealing?"
"I never said you had to be a gentleman," Laurie played back making Blaise grin.
Loud music graced their ears as they turned around the corner at Gladrags. "Shall we?" The floor was dusty, the room was crowded and the lights were barely on. Laurie loved it.
"It's about time you showed up Blaise." A slithery voice spoke from the corner booth. 'Why is Malfoy here!'
"It's fine mate, relax. This sexy female behind me is well worth the wait." Draco sneered at Laurie, clearly disagreeing. "Who invited the Hufflepuff? I'm about to curse his mouth closed if he doesn't stop talking about muggle sports."
Laurie smiled. "I thought he would be excellent company for you Malfoy. If anyone in the world needs to be cultured, it's you." Laurie's smile was erased when she saw Lily appear at Draco's side.
'Hi.' Lily mouthed, trying to smile. Draco flashed Laurie a knowing smirk. "Excuse us, loo emergency." Laurie dragged Lily by her am and wrenched Susan from her dull conversation with Justin.
"What are you thinking? Why didn't you tell me Draco asked you to come?" Lily rubbed her sore arm. "Because I knew you'd freak out." "You're damn right! He's Draco effing Malfoy. I hate him remember? You strongly dislike him. Susan… couldn't care less either way."
Susan snapped her head up. "What? Oh, yeah. Laurie's right. You and Draco look lovely together, Lily." Lily flinched and Laurie shook her head. "You're useless Susan." "Thanks." As though dismissed, she returned to Justin's incessant chatter.
"I'm not thrilled or anything, but I'm allowed to hang out with whoever I choose. You do not run my life, Laurie, no matter how much you wish you did." Lily's jab devastated Laurie.
"Fine, if you fancy the little prick go ahead and shag him for all I care." Laurie returned to Blaise and openly ignored Lily.
Blaise wrapped his arm around Laurie's back. "Dance?" They began grinding to the beat. Laurie had to admit that Blaise was a great dancer. "I'm enjoying your moves." Laurie flirted, trying not to notice how close Draco and Lily were dancing to them.
"You haven't seen anything yet." Blaise flirted back. "Would you like a pumpkin juice?" Laurie nodded, feeling sweaty and thirsty. Blaise moved away.
Malfoy, alone for the moment, turned to Laurie. "It's good of Blaise to pay for you since you're a poor half-blood and can't afford it."
Laurie rolled her eyes viciously. "Are you retarded? I already told you that I'm as pureblooded as you." He very clearly did not remember ever seeing her at a Pure-blood event.
Draco sneered. "I know every pureblood who is invited to my mum and dad's events and none of them are named Carter. And I definitely do not recall seeing your face at any of them."
Laurie just shrugged. "Shouldn't you be getting back to your date?" She asked pointedly, trying not to scowl.
"She went to the loo. She is a fine date, isn't she? She is going to be a great shag tonight." Laurie narrowed her eyes angrily. "By that look, it would seem as though you were jealous." Draco taunted.
"I don't care who you shag, Malfoy. But when you mess around with my best friend, it becomes personal. I don't like you using my friend when you very clearly don't give two shits about her."
"Are you saying that your friend isn't good enough for me?"
Laurie spluttered. "What? Are you kidding me? She's way too good for you. You're just being an arrogant ass and using her to piss me off and that is disgusting behavior."
Draco smiled cooly. "Is that so?" Draco leaned in towards her. "So what would you call what you're doing with Blaise then?" Draco had her trapped.
"I..uh… that is completely different!" Laurie cried, outraged and reached for her wand.
Blaise returned just in time to step in front of Laurie while handing her a drink. "Now now, no hexing my best friend no matter how much of an arse he is." Laurie stiffened at 'best friend'. 'Damnit. Laurie get ahold of yourself. Don't let Malfoy make you feel guilty.'
Laurie downed her pumpkin juice quickly. She briefly glanced at Draco then took Blaise by his shirt and brought him into a fierce kiss. Blaise smiled into her lips. "Aren't we feisty?" He kissed her back, cupping her cheek and pulling her in tighter. His lips were gentle against hers. "Mmm you're an excellent kisser."
Laurie smiled, pulling away. "Practice makes perfect." Blaise chuckled in appreciation.
"Bye Laurie. Tell Lily I'm leaving," Susan walked over, grinning from ear to ear. "I'll see you in the morning." She wiggled her eyebrows in excitement and ran back to Justin waiting at the front door. At least one person was getting lucky tonight.
Laughing lightly, Laurie turned back to find Draco kissing and groping Lily who didn't seem to be fighting it. "Excuse me, this isn't a private room." Laurie growled. Draco pulled away from the kiss, leaving Lily dazed.
"It must have slipped my mind." He retorted, smirking triumphantly. "We're heading out anyways to continue somewhere more comfortable." Draco took Lily's hand and walked towards the door. Lily shot Laurie a neutral look before exiting.
Suddenly images of Draco naked popped into her head. She squeezed her eyes closed. Blaise looked at Laurie knowingly. "Imagining Draco naked as well?" She nodded. "Yeah, that's pretty much a buzz kill for me. Let's call it a night." Laurie agreed glumly. This had not been the night she had foreseen. She had expected to be the only one getting action, and it turns out she'll be the only one without a sleeping partner.
'Damn you Malfoy. This means war.'
And scene!
Sorry about the late update. Last day of classes was Friday and my lovely Professors decided to assign us not one, not two, but three programming projects due that day. Let's just say I didn't sleep for two solid days. Anyways, the plot thickens!
Dating a werewolf should require wizard life insurance. ~Kukaburry