"You didn't?" I asked with a purr of excitement the next morning at breakfast.
"We did" Fred and George announced proudly, with mischievous little grins. I had walked down to breakfast with Hermione while Harry and Ron still slept soundly up in the Gryffindor tower. As usual Hermione grabbed a piece of toast then left for the library, so I sat with Fred and George who were telling me about there little escapade to Filtch's office last night.
They broke in and spiked his fire whisky with a shrinking potion that they were planning to use in one of their many inventions, but they needed someone to test it on first! They had waited patiently for over an hour for Filtch to return, but said it was worth it when he came running out of his office in complete hysterics.
I laughed and wished I had gone along with them after all.
"Anna, you should have seen his face," said Fred through giggles,
"Priceless" George continued amused.
"Oh I bet it was," I chuckled "So it all went smoothly I take it? All went according to plan?"
The twins looked at one another with raised eyes "Um…well…er, it um, it still needs a little more um, work" said George thoughtfully,
"Yep, definitely needs a lot more work! " agreed Fred
"Why, what happened?" I asked slowly knowing there tone only too well.
"Well" George began "Lets just say for some strange reason, the shrinking potion didn't quite work like it was supposed too"
"We're not quite sure yet why exactly but, it didn't seem to have an effect on the whole of his body"
I couldn't help the huge smile that formed as I leaned in a little closer eager to hear the rest of their story.
"The potion made most of his body about what?" began Fred looking at his brother "Two maybe two and a half foot?"
George nodded in agreement then took over from Fred "But the thing was, it didn't seem to have any effect what so ever on his head or arms, which incidentally were dragging along the floor behind him as he ran hysterically down the hall, and his head...well that was far too heavy for his delicate little neck to cope with" George chuckled at the thought, and let Fred continue.
"Yeah it flopped down to his chest and he struggled to lift it back up again, and boy did it cause him problems. He couldn't see where he was going for starters and not to mention his arms that kept getting in his way, causing him to trip and fall and bang into all sorts"
I laughed so hard I could barley control myself. The few student that were up this early and in the Great Hall all turned their heads and looked at the three of us strangely as we pretty much rolled around in a frenzied manner, barley unable to breath from laughing so much. But our fun was short lived as the cold drone of my oh so favourite potions master was heard from behind.
"Do you care to share with us, just exactly what it is you find amusing enough to disrupt those of us who are trying to eat our breakfast in peace"
We all looked at one another knowingly before turning to face him.
"Sorry sir" said Fred cheekily "privet joke...for Gryffindor ears only"
"Yeah sorry sir, but Slythrins lack our kind of humour...and you really wouldn't see the funny side" George said with a flick of his head.
The anger that flickered across Sanpe's face was unmissable. His lips formed into even thinner lines and his cool steal eyes sent shivers down my spine. "Don't get smart with me" he hissed "I know exactly what the three of you were up to last night, and if it weren't for lack of proof I'd have you expelled"
Fred, George and I all gazed on innocently "Sir we have no idea what you are talking about...we were all in our common room an..."
"Do you think me stupid Weasley?" Snape spat out, cutting off Fred in mid sentence. The three of us to snorted at his question, but Snape didn't respond, ignoring it he carried on "Mr Filtch was the brunt of a rather childish and pathetic little prank last night, and may i add it has the Weasley and De'lore names written all over it"
George frowned slightly and adopted the sickliest fake concerned voice I have ever heard "Really sir...poor Mr Filtch, is he ok? What happened?"
"You know exactly what happened Weasley...don't play innocent with me it really doesn't become
you. You all know as well as I that the three of you were behind it, and as I said if it wasn't for lack of proof you'd all be on the train home" his eyes studied each one of us intently "I may not have proof this time, but believe me next time...I shall force it out of you" with one final glare he turned on his heals and left.
With Snapes departure the three of us looked at one another and burst into fits of laughter once more. After managing to finally calm down I ate my breakfast then went into a big rant about Snape blaming me for something I didn't actually do this time!!! I looked at my watch and saw there was half hour until lessons started, well not for me I had a free period, which unfortunately was to be wasted on homework that needed doing.
I told Hermione I would meet her in the library at some point, she simply gave me a sceptical look that told me she didn't believe a word I said, but I told her I would so I would but...not just yet. It was far too early to be using my brain, so I toyed with the idea of going back to the common room and annoying Harry and Ron who were probably still in bed, but thought better of it, they were no fun when woken up. Looking up at the enchanted ceiling I saw a pleasant sky so decided to have an early morning stroll around the lake, grabbing a few pieces of toast and stuffing them in my pockets, ready to feed the giant squid.
XXXXX
Draco Malfoy sat at the Slytherin table, massaging his temples with his fingers. He hadn't slept to good last night and could feel one of his bad heads forming. His thoughts had been on De'lore for most of the night, not thee most pleasant of things to be thinking of but he did none the less. He couldn't help but formulate little twisted scenarios in his mind about De'lore and those pathetic losers that she called friends and how, one day soon they all got what was coming to them, especially De'lore with her witty tongue and over opinionated manner, he couldn't wait!
He rubbed his temples a little harder and gave a low growl of frustration at the roars of laughter that could be heard from across the hall. His head snapped up in annoyance and his eyes rested upon the perpetrators. His features hardened and the sneer fell perfectly on his lips. He should have known; De'lore and her sidekicks the Weasley twins. He watched on as they all giggled like fools until an unhappy looking Snape strode up behind them, three guesses as to what it was all about? Rumour had it, that the Weasleys and De'lore were the cause of the whole Filtch incident. He heard about it last night when all the commotion started and managed to catch a glimpse of the whole thing, admittedly the sight was extremely amusing and now he thought about it, it did have their names written all over it.
He reached over and grabbed some toast then noticed De'lore get up and leave the Great Hall. He smirked to himself and got to his feet, she was all alone and this was a perfect opportunity to annoy the hell out of her and weave himself under her skin just like she so often did to him. His smirk grew and all thoughts of his bad head dissolved, this should be fun!!!
XXXXX
I found a nice quiet spot under a tree by the lake. Sitting down I threw the toast into the water and waited a few seconds for the giant squid to come and devour it.
"Feeding the squid now De'lore...ha, you really are pathetic, you know that"
I felt my jaw tighten in annoyance, narrowing my eyes I turned my head in his direction "Piss off Malfoy" I shot out.
He smirked and simply moved closer. To my surprise and frustration he began to sit down beside me, bringing one knee up to his chest he gracefully draped his arm over it while elegantly resting on the other one. I sighed heavily and rolled my eyes, I was desperate to say something sly or witty to him and the urge was nearly overbearing but, I had in fact promised Hermione last night in the common room that I wouldn't go starting anything with Malfoy no matter what!! Boy had I set myself a difficult challenge and I knew, deep down that this maybe one promise I really couldn't keep, and I think Hermione did too.
I bit down on my bottom lip and turned my attention back to the lake. I could feel his icy eyes on me just like in Charms as I began to feel irritated and uncomfortable but, carried on ignoring him and made myself think of anything other than ferret boy next to me. But it was no good i couldn't do it.
"Will you stop bloody staring at me?" I shouted spinning my head in his direction.
He raised an eye and smirked cockily "What's the matter De'lore, does it make you feel uncomfortable?"
"NO" I lied with frustration "It's just irritating the hell out me, just like everything else about you does...now if you dont mind Malfoy...bugger off"
"You know De'lore that mouth of yours will get you into trouble one day"
"Already has Malfoy, plenty of times, but gee thanks for the advice...I'll bare it in mind" my voice full of sarcasm and I added a sweet smile.
Malfoy gave a low chuckle "You think yourself so smart and cleaver, dont you De'lore?"
I nodded in agreement "So I've been told" I said confidently as our eyes locked momentarily
"You'll learn De'lore...one day, you'll learn"
I stared at him a few seconds longer with narrowed eyes before turning my attention back to the lake, trying my very best to ignore him and that damn smirk which I could feel burn into me. My body tensed in irritation and my hands clenched into small little fists as I willed myself not to react. Of course I could always just get up and walk away but, that stupid stubborn streak which resided in me wouldn't let me do that, no, that was far to simple. I was here first after all and was far from ready to leave just yet, if anyone would leave it would be him.
A small smile formed as a thought hit me, if you cant beat em, join em. I twirled around and moved myself so I was lying on my front. Resting my chin in my hands I bent my left leg, which I swirled around playfully, then giving him a sweet girly smile I began the mission to hopefully annoy the hell out of him, thus resulting in his departure.
"So" I began in a friendly manner "As you have graced yourself in my company and, you don't seem to want to leave, lets have a little chat...and get to know one another a bit more"
He narrowed his eyes and a look of disgust flashed across his face "A chat...with you. I dont think so De'lore"
"Oh come on Malfoy, you followed me out here, why else would you be sitting here if you didn't want a chat with me...besides, don't be a spoilt rich kid all your life, try mingling with us scum for once...you never know you might actually enjoy it"
"Enjoy it!" he scoffed "Enjoy it...talking to blood traitors, halfbloods, mudbloods, peasants and all the other filth you associate with. Exactly how low do you think I'll go...pffft mingle with the likes of you, indeed"
I smiled cheekily "Oh go on Malfoy, live dangerously. I swear I'll be a good little Gryffindor and never tell...come on show me there's more to Draco Malfoy than an evil, spoilt son of a bit..."
"DONT you dare finish that sentence" he cut in harshly before I could finish.
He glared at me coldly and I simple shrugged "So, what's the latest Slytherin gossip then? What does old Snapie get up to behind closed doors? And is it true, Parkinson is actually a man?"
His cool expression never changed, not even for a second. His eyes still furrowed and his sneer still in place.
I sighed heavily "Malfoy your no fun, you know that" I said fiddling with the grass and shook my head "Ok fine, you're obviously not going to tell me the latest Slyhtrein gossip, so what about" I paused thoughtfully "um...err...a-ha I know, which oh so lucky girl are you going out with this week then?"
His sneer slowly faded and was replaced with a smirk "And why do you want to know De'lore, jealous perhaps?"
I snorted "Oh yeah Malfoy, there is no doubt about it, most defiantly jealous...I mean I've had a secret crush on you for year's" again note the sarcasm
"Well I can't actually blame you I mean...really what's not to love?"
I snorted again and coughed "Oh please Malfoy, please don't get me started on that topic, other wise we could be here all day" I said raising an eye "But lets just say there is in fact quite a lot not to like, believe me."
"Is that so"
"Yes as a matter of fact it is. You see Malfoy you actually need more in life than money and good looks, a personality and a good heart is what most people look for and really lets face it Malfoy, you lack both"
His smirk stayed firmly in place, if anything it got deeper, which surprised me slightly as I had just insulted the idiot, but then again what can you expect, he was a Slytherin after all!
"So De'lore, you think I'm good looking do you?" he said full of himself.
I shook my head and rolled my eyes "I never said that, but I suppose in some girls opinion you would be deemed as that, and I suppose I can see where they are coming from but..." I was cut off
"See De'lore, no girl can resist the Malfoy looks, not even the likes of you"
I thought his head was about to inflate to the size of twenty quaffles combined, he was that full of himself.
"...BUT" I continued with a little force "it seems such a shame that you have to open that acidic mouth of yours and spoil the illusion" Yay, that did it, that wiped that stupid damn smirk off his face.
He stared at me with an expression I was unable to read, but what I had said was infact true, Draco Malfoy was in some ways rather pleasing to the eye, but despite that he really was the most arrogant, selfish, egotistical, snobby, spoilt, hateful, spiteful, arse whole I have ever had the misfortune to meet.
A sneer finally started to form "Ha De'lore, what do you know?" he snapped "And who exactly do you think you are anyway? I'll tell you shall I...your nothing more than a mouthy stuck up blood traitor. A disgrace to the pureblood name" he hissed harshly "and one day De'lore, one day you will get what's coming to you. And I shall be there waiting and enjoying every second of watching you suffer."
I shrugged "Oh I so much look forward to it Malfoy,"
He glared coldly at me before getting to his feet and dusting himself off "Just wait De'lore, you'll soon see."
I looked up at him and pouted, "What going so soon? And just when I was starting to enjoy your company, oh well maybe we can do it again sometime soon?"
A small smirk played on his lips "Maybe sooner than you think De'lore," he said while arching his eyebrows "enjoy your detention" with one last, cold chuckle he slowly walked away leaving me wide eyed and slightly panic stricken.
Did Malfoy actually know something about my detention that I didn't or was he just trying to get under my skin? What ever the answer I sighed heavily, dragged myself up off the ground, making sure I left a good enough distance between us I made my way back up towards the castle where I had a date with the library...how very exciting!!!