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Chapter 13:

The school was in a complete uproar.

I landed safely just outside the school grounds and looked up in terror. This was going to be a big mess.

I could hear yelling and teachers running around trying to rain in the kids that were all looking at me from the windows of the main building as Fleur and I landed. I sighed and then felt a light squeeze on my shoulder.

"You will be fine."

I sighed and lowered my head.

"Easy for you to say Fleur…they'll forgive you…me on the other hand….I was already enough of a freak as it was…."

"Gaile! There you are thank goodness!"

I was tackled into a hug by none other than Professor McGonagall which shocked the hell out of me.

I returned her embrace and then looked up into the worried eyes of my Professor.

"I-…I'm sorry…"

She gripped my shoulders and gave me an understanding look and I felt my eyes burn as the wings on my back receded.

"I…I didn't…"

"It's okay."

I let out a sob and fell into the Professor and she held me as I cried.

My hair returned to normal and just like that I was accepted back into the school from which I came.

If only that was so simple.

I was escorted to the infirmary to be looked over and then sent back to my dorms. Everywhere I looked there were eyes on me and whispers being traveled around and I couldn't stand it.

I walked into the Ravenclaw dorm and all talk ceased. I looked around and they were all staring at me afraid of what I might do. I looked down at my newly given shoes and clothing and then back up at everyone. They all walked away from me and I felt that burn again. That burn I felt when I first came here. Of not feeling like I belonged.

I ran up the stairs till I got to my room and then opened the door and slammed it. I looked around and none of my roommates were around so I went to my bed and began to pack up my trunk just shoveling it in. I felt my eyes burning but I refused to cry until I got everything I came for. I took Sky out of her cage and scrawled a quick note and then sent her off. I felt my heart pounding in my ears and that's when I felt the day come back full force. I sat down on my bed and looked down at my hands and just felt lost. I didn't know what I was going to do and it frightened me.

Tomorrow I would I have to go back to classes, see Hermione and Fleur…and I didn't even know what to do about those two. Sky cried above me and I put out my arm for her to land on. She stuck out her head for the letter to be taken and I ripped it open and read.

Gaile,

Albus has agreed that because of your circumstances we have accepted your request of having your own room starting now. It will be ready for you come after dinner. I will tell you the password and location of the room. I hope all is well, please don't hesitate to come find me if you need someone to listen.

Sincerely,

Professor McGonagall

I crumbled up the parchment as I felt a tear leak out and I wiped it.

"Thank you Professor…"

I waved my wand and my belongings were shrunk to pocket sized. I sent Sky off to go look for food and then I sighed as I walked out to go to the great hall.

I felt like I was being watched where ever I went and I hated it.

I slunk my way to the great hall not even wanting to walk in there but having more pride then I thought I had I sighed and stood by the door trying to find some kind of courage to walk in there. I kept my face neutral as I took a deep breath and closed my eyes and then I took a step passed the door. I was one of the last few to walk in there and I sighed in exasperation. This was just great. I could feel all the eyes on me from the Gryffindor table and I didn't dare look up to see the look on Hermione's face.

I looked down to the floor and walked quickly to the Ravenclaw table and sat as far away from everyone as I could and began to drum my fingers on the table just wishing dinner was over and hoping beyond hoping no one will come to talk to me.

That was a short hope.

"So Gaile…becoming a bird huh?"

I looked over and Cho Chang looked at me with a smile and a glint in her eye as she sat down next to me. I groaned.

"You would be the one to come talk to me first…I really don't wanna talk about what happened Cho…"

"Understandable…but come on…it was pretty dramatic."

"I know…" I put my head in my hands and sighed.

"I can't believe you slapped Hermione Granger…"

I groaned again. "Oh my god…you saw that…"

"Yep."

"Damn."

"She deserved it you know…"

I didn't say anything but I looked up at Cho and she was looking at me understandingly.

"She wants to talk to you."

I took a quick glance over at the Gryffindor table and sure enough Hermione was staring at me. I felt a twinge in my heart as I saw the extremely upset face she was wearing. I sighed and gave her a little smile and a small wave. Her face turned a little relieved and she wiped a tear that was falling and smiled a little and waved back. I felt horrible for what I did and I could tell she did too. I'd have to talk to her later.

"You know she's only jealous."

My eyes widen and I turned to Cho.

"Wait….what?"

"It's true. She wouldn't have said all that about Fleur Delacour if she hadn't been. You know Hermione she doesn't talk bad about people like that."

My face burned in shame.

"Your right…the mark I left on her…I didn't mean it either…"

"I know."

I looked at Cho again.

"Do you really think she's jealous though?"

"Extremely…I think she may like you Gaile."

Cho gave me a knowing smile and I smiled back at her.

"I guess you're right. You never know till they tell you though."

She laughed.

"This is true…"

I gave Cho a pat on the shoulder.

"You're alright for a girl that likes to make fun of me all the time."

"You mean show you the light of things."

I snorted.

"Yes of course."

"So how are you and Cedric?"

Cho blushed and smiled at me.

"We're doing great thanks for asking."

I beamed at her.

"That's great! Glad to hear that at least one person I know is happily with someone and not having a headache from hell because she's fallen in love with a lion."

Cho cracked up laughing and patted me on the shoulder.

"You're doing fine. This fight was just a step in the right direction. Who knows maybe you'll even get to spend some time with Fleur Delacour."

She nudged me and I blushed a crimson red.

"Yeah and die in the process from the many glares from Hermione? No thanks…"

"Did I 'ere my name just now?"

I jumped and so did Cho as we looked and saw Fleur and Gabrielle walk up to sit next to me at the table.

"Erm…of course not…um…"

"We were just saying how absolutely amazing your uniform was of course!"

I looked at Cho and couldn't help the smirk.

Way to be smooth…10 points to Ravenclaw.

I shook my head and then looked back at Fleur and smiled.

She didn't look convinced one bit I couldn't help but giggling at the incredulous look she was giving Cho.

"Uh huh…well…zank you Ms. Chang, Zat is very nice to say we take great pride in what we wear."

I look down at Gabby and gave her a wink and she giggled and covered her mouth shyly.

"So what are you girls up to?"

"Getting dinner like all ze rest of ze students of course."

Fleur gave me a cheeky smile and I smirked back.

"Of course."

"Oui."

I looked over towards Hermione again and she was talking softly to Ginny I couldn't help but smile a little.

"Are you and 'ermione on good terms again?"

I looked over and Fleur was watching me.

"I'm not sure actually. I haven't talk to her yet."

"I see."

"Yes."

"Are you okay?"

I nodded and smiled at the Delacour sisters.

"Yes I'm better it's a little nerve wracking with everyone staring at me all the time but…"

"You can get used to it?"

I nodded and Fleur smiled kindly at me.

"And on that note I think its time for dinner."

We all looked at Cho as she began to shovel food on her plate.

I laughed and grabbed some for myself as well and began to eat challenging Cho.

She rolled her eyes and Gabby giggled when I tried to stuff more food in my mouth then it was proper.

"Oh dear…Gaile one zing at a time." Fleur scolded me.

I smiled after I swallowed and laughed.

"Yes. Yes of course."

I scooted myself closer to the Veela.

"Fleur?"

"Oui?"

I looked around and saw Cho entertaining Gabby with her funny impersonation.

I wrapped my arm around hers and whispered in her ear quietly.

"Do you think you could help me with my transformations?"

I looked at her with uncertainty and she began to smile.

"Of course mon ami."

I sighed in relief.

"Good thank you Fleur."

She leaned in and kissed my cheek.

"It is my pleasure."

I blushed and looked off to the side as I let go of her arm.

I cleared my throat and glanced back at her.

She was smiling at me softly.

I looked back down to my plate shyly and smiled.

Dinner was taking an interesting turn.

When it was over I waved everyone a good night and went up to Professor McGonagall who smiled at me.

"Hello Professor." I smiled back

"Hello Gail are you ready to see your new room?"

I nodded and she motioned me to follow her.

"Gaile?"

I looked behind me and so did the Professor, it was Hermione. She looked uncertain and I was taking a glance at the plaster on her face where I had cut her.

I felt extreme guilt and I looked up at my Professor.

"Can I have a moment before you show me where my room is?"

"Yes of course Gaile." She put her hand on me. "Take your time."

I nodded.

I turned around and walked towards Hermione as the Professor walked out of the great hall to give us some privacy.

When I stood in front of her I saw the tell-tale signs that she was ready to burst into tears and I sighed.

"Gaile…I'm-"

I shook my head and I took a step forward and wrapped my arms around her. She immediately gripped my robes as hard as she could and began to sob. I gripped her tighter and she moved closer to me as she buried her face into my shoulder.

"Gaile I'm so so sorry…I'm sorry…" she cried.

I pulled her as far into me as I could and began to shush her softly as I caressed her curls feeling horrible for what I did.

"Hermione…I didn't…I didn't mean to…"

"I know." She wrapped her hands more into my robe and hugged be tighter.

"I was angry…and…scared…"

"I know…"

I touched the bandage that was on her face and she began to loosen her grip as I finally found her eyes.

"I never intended to hurt you…or having you see me like that…I…I…" I felt a lump in my throat and I cleared my throat unable to look her in the eye as I said this.

"I never intended for this to happen…like this…anyway…I wanted…to tell you when I knew for sure what I was and that I knew I could control it…that's what I've been doing all this time when I wasn't with you and your friends…working with McGonagall." I felt my shoulders slouch and I sighed again.

I felt a warm hand touch my face.

"Gaile."

I looked up and she had an understanding look on her face even a little bit of care wrapped up in it.

"I should be the one apologizing. I acted…horrid..I…I turned into someone I'm not, the people that I normally hate and yet I acted exactly like them. I didn't mean a word I said…and I feel horrible that I said that about Fleur Delacour. I was in the wrong, not you."

"Then why did you say that."

I saw her face begin to flush as she looked down to the hands that were holding onto my robes.

"I don't know…I was angry…and hurt…and you just…you left without even a look my way…I thought…"

She shakes her head.

"You thought what…"

"I thought she was taking you away from me okay!"

"A-away…"

"Yes…"

My face flushed a crimson red and then I saw her face turn red as we looked at each other, I don't know who moved first but I realized her face was getting closer to mine. My brain was beginning to malfunction; I closed my eyes waiting to feel her lips on mine completely scared out of my mind.

There was a loud throat clearing and my eyes widened and I jumped away realizing with a blush that I had kept the Professor waiting for too long.

I took another step away from Hermione and her to me and we both looked down in embarrassment.

"um…I should…"

"Yeah…I'll…um…see you later…"

Hermione rushed out passed the Professor looking at the floor with a full on blush on her face and then the room was silent.

"Well…that was one way…I did not expect to find you two."

I groaned in mortification and walked up to the Professor and then passed her.

"Can you please just show me my room…I feel pretty embarrassed about this already."

"Yes of course."

She took me up to the Gryffindor common room and I looked at her confused.

"Um…"

"The Headmaster thought it appropriate if your new room was in the Gryffindor tower so that I could keep an eye on you in your new environment."

I looked at her like she was crazy.

"You mean I have to go through the Gryffindor common room?"

"No of course not there's a different passage way."

"Oh thank god…"

I heard her chuckle.

"Relax Gaile you won't run into the love of your life."

I gave the Professor an incredulous look and she smiled knowingly.

"Is it that obvious?"

"Well to what I walked in on in the great hall I'd have to say that yes it's pretty obvious."

I face palmed and sighed.

"Now I want you to know a few rules when using this room."

I looked up and she was back to the stern Professor that I remember.

"Absolutely no one outside of Gryffindor is to know of this special passage to the Gryffindor tower. So you cannot have your friends from any houses or schools come into your room. Secondly, boys are unable to get into the passageway because it's apart of the girls dorms am I clear?"

I nod.

"Good then that's all. The password is Gryffindor Pride. Good day to you Ms. Knight."

And she was gone.

I turned back to the wall and then realized a very important part.

"Wait! Professor…you didn't…" I looked around and she was gone.

"You didn't tell me where the passage was hidden…"

I turned back to the wall and sighed.

"Well this night gets better and better…" I laid my head against the wall and sighed.

She did that on purpose…..