Chapter 4 - Dumbledore Army Reunties.
It was Thursday, the first day of which the DA members would once again reunite. Everyone was excited and couldn't wait till that evening where they would all meet up on the Seventh floor in their secret little room. The Room of Requirement. Everyone was excite...well almost everyone. Seria lay down on her bed alone in the Girls Dormitories where she fiddled with her wand staring at the top of the canopy. What was she going to do? She didn't want to go, for she knew as soon as it was over, she would have to report to her Uncle. But she also wanted to go because well, Harry was going to be there. She didn't care about anyone else, but him. He was nice to her, and talked to her. They got along, always talking about different spells, she knew about Quiddich and all sorts of things. He was a good friend.
Her stomach flipped. A good 'Friend'. The one thing she didn't want him to be. She felt horrible, she was befriending Harry not meaning too and now she was going to betray his trust. Staring at the ceiling she sighed heavily, she didn't know what to do. Torn apart between her Uncle and Harry. One could kill her, and the other could get killed. Bringing her back to the reality around her was a soft tapping noise that was coming from the only window in the room. Sitting up and looking over, Seria blinked seeing a brown owl there looking right at her. Her heart skipped a beat when she noticed the letter, and the seal ON the letter. Walking slowly over, she reached out and opened the window letting the owl swoop in and sit at her bed. Knowing fully well she was alone in the Common Room and here, she sat next to the bird.
"It's from him...isn't it?" She knew it was, and she also knew that the bird didn't really care. Taking the letter from it, the Owl left directly afterwards. Staring down at the parchment, she gulped. It was his seal, the skull and the snake, turning it over, she opened it pulling out a small piece of parchment. It wasn't big nor was it folded, the parchment was about two inches in length with green slanted writing on the one side. Turning it over to see if there was more, which there was not, Seria sat at the edge of her bed beginning to read:
'My Dear Sweet Seria
I was surprised that you finally sent that letter to me. I was getting slightly worried about you...the Malfoy Boy seems to be keeping a good eye on you child. I wanted to make sure you were doing your job. Do not dissapoint me, my dear girl. I will not be very forgiving.
I expect more updates at least once a week or well you'll see...'
Seria shivered, she imaged her Uncle writing this, with that evil smirk on his face. Placing the note back in its envelope, Seria tucked it under her pillow and sighed. She was in trouble she knew that, so far she's only sent two updates. The second she lied to her Uncle. Now he's wanting more? She knew he definitely would want to know about tonight's meeting, if she ever goes. Lying back down, she curled up staring out at Lavender's bed, wondering what will happen when the plan comes together. Very slowly, her eye lids begin to drop, Seria fell asleep.
Harry was standing at the entrance of the Great Hall, desperately looking around. Where was that blasted girl? Ron and Hermione already went in to sit down, they were hungry. Harry was too excited for tonight's meeting that he couldn't really eat, but with Seria being absent he started to worry. Where was she? Another few minutes past, where Harry finally gave up and sat down next to Ron.
"Any luck mate?" Ron asked grabbing a couple of chicken wings in front of him.
"No...I don't know where she is...I haven't seen her all day!" Harry sighed, his eyes scanning the Great Hall, but landed on Draco who too seemed to be looking for someone.
"Well...she did leave this morning to go to class...where she is after that I don't know" Rang Hermione's voice which was filled with distaste for the girl. Harry shook his head, while Ron munched some more on food.
"Dot orry Arry, he's ound ere somere" Ron managed to say through a full month of food, which swallowed down. "maybe she isn't feeling well...and went to the Hospital Wing.." This didn't encourage Harry at all.
"Hm...maybe..." Harry wasn't convince, he was worried. Draco has been stalking her like mad, every time he tried to mention it, she would pretend like it was nothing. It bothered him that she could sake it off so easy. Sighing Harry watched Ginny walk in and sit down next to Hermione.
"I heard you were looking for Seria Harry, she's asleep in the Dormitories" Harry nodded, while Ginny turned to start talking to Hermione, who seemed to enjoy the new company. Looking over at Ron who was shoveling more food in his mouth, Harry thought about going up to see her. He needed to talk to her.
"If you want to go talk to her Harry, go now. Everyone's here eating...supper just started so there shouldn't be anyone there..." Ron managed to say before shoveling more food in his mouth. Once again Harry nodded, his eyes fell on the entrance. Without another word he got up and started to walk away ignoring Hermione's protests.
A few moments later Harry was in the Gryffindor Common Room, and to his delight, Ron was right. No one was there. Walking across the dimly lit room, Harry made his way to the girl's dormitories stairs. Knowing full well that if he tried to go up, he would slide right back down. So instead, he thought best to call her.
"Seria? Seria!!"
Her eyes shot open hearing her name, she sat up quickly blinking her eyes trying to get her bearings. Her heart beat started to slow as she noticed she was still at Hogwarts. Than she heard her name again, no wonder she freaked. It was a male voice which called and usually it was her Uncle that called her. Getting out of the bed, making sure her note was well hidden, Seria made her way out of the Dormitories calling out.
"Yes, yes. I'm here. Who's calling?"
"Harry, I need to speak to you...come down please"
Seria groaned to herself, and made her way. He was waiting for her in the middle of the room. Her stomach did a tight knot when she saw the look on his face, not to mention how her heart seemed to have skipped a beat just seeing him. His expression wasn't one of annoyance, or anger since she hasn't been to her classes all day but one of concern. No one ever in her life had shown her concern. Besides her parents, but she hardly could remember them.
"Harry? You...ok?" Seria looked at Harry as he smiled weakly running a hand through his black hair.
"Yeah, I...um...well...I'm a little concern Seria. You haven't to your classes all day and you don't look so well" He took a step toward her, and he was right. Seria's red hair was messy since she was just sleeping. Her face was pale and she looked just down right horrible. "you feeling ok? Cause if your not, you don't have to come tonight..." He added quickly. Seria looked away, away from those emerald green eyes, but forced herself to look back.
"Yes, Harry...I'm fine. Thank-you for showing you care...it's just...been a rough day" She answered, smiling back at him, which in turn she got a smile as well. Something inside of her fluttered but she ignored it.
"Alright, well...it's supper now. If you want to come down and join us" Harry said motioning to the Portrait hole behind him. Seria nodded, but than shook her head.
"I'm not really hungry Harry, thanks anyways...I'll see you later. Seventh floor" She smiled waving him out of the Common Room. 'Right...see you later'
It isn't going to be that bad. She could lie about a few things and not give Him the full detail. Draco wasn't here so he would never know. But she didn't want to go in the first place. Her plan was to try to stay as far away from them as possible. But instead she was getting wrapped up in it. All the way to the Seventh floor Seria fought with herself about what she really wanted to do, to go or not to go. That was the question. Turning the corner she noticed a group of fifth year Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs huddling in this one area. Watching them from where she stood, she noticed a door appearing in front of them. Without a second glance around, the group went inside. Seria quickly followed.
Room was big, the biggest she's ever seen. Inside were a lot of kids, going from First to Seventh year. Which slightly amazed her. Hufflepuffs, Ravenclaws and Gryffindor all gathered and talked among themselves, the excitement in the air was over whelming. But it was beautiful, the room was covered with mirrors all around, with Candles lighting it in a slight golden glow. On the one side, was bookshelves that were covered with books, as well as cushions on the floor for someone to read. Glancing over, Seria had to smile, seeing Hermione quite content with a book in her hand. Ron walked over smiling and waved.
"Hey there stranger. Wasn't sure if you were going to show up. Harry should be here in a moment" Smiling he led her over to a group of people who were busy among themselves. She couldn't believe her eyes, she knew most of them from pictures she saw. Fred and George where there, even though they weren't at school anymore. Ginny of course talking to a the blonde haired Ravenclaw, Luna Lovegood, Neville was close by talking to the Hufflepuff Susan Bones. Looking around the whole room, she saw Lavender, Parvati, Seamus and Dean. All from Gryffindor. There were a few other faces she noticed, but couldn't remember their names. Not liked it really mattered.
"Hello everyone! And welcome to this first meeting" Harry's voice sounded over the noise of the chattering bunch. Seria looked at the front of the room and saw Harry there smiling down at them. "Thanks for coming, it's great to see you all here again. I'm really looking forward into teaching you more spells and such. But first let us practice a few one we learned" Without even stating a command, everyone seemed to move to make room in the middle, Seria stood on the other side of Ron, as Hermione was on the other. "alright, I need a volunteer. Seria why don't you help me"
"Wha...me?" Seria was shocked, but she also knew what he was doing. He saw some of the spells she did in class, and now he wanted to show that he might do better. She think. 'Oh, your not going to win this...' A smirk came onto her face as she walked to the door but turned to face Harry. "Duel?" She asked, that smirk still on her face, which was returned by Harry's.
"If you think your good enough..." He smiled. Everyone in the room seemed to move with anticipation. They looked quite happy to see Harry duel, knowing that they heard the stories of how he duel. She knew she did. Raising her wand in the ready stance, Seria thought of a spell she should use first. Be quick and fast? Or let him try? Let him try seemed to be the best idea at the moment. "ready Seria?" He asked. Nodding Seria got ready.
"Whenever you are" She stated the smirk never leaving her face. Than Colin Creevey, started counting.
"1!...2!...3!" He yelled, at '3', Harry shouted.
"Stupify!" Harry noticed that Seria didn't shout out a spell, which confused him. But as the spell shot at Seria, she shouted just in time.
"Protego! Expellumous!" One right after another the spells went, the protection spell stopped the oncoming Stunning Spell, but the Disarming Spell shot out right afterward, catching Harry right off guard. Knocking his wand out of his hand and into Seria's. She continued to be in the defensive stance, but slowly stood straight figuring no one else was going to attack her. Everything went silent, Seria started to feel uncomfortable, looking at Harry, his shocked face didn't help much. But it turned into a smile, and the once quiet room erupted with cheers and applause. Now she stood shocked, blinking, looking around the place.
"That was brilliant!" Fred said, while George laughed. Ron clapped Seria's shoulder, as everyone else came and cheered for her. Blinking she looked over at Harry who stood where he was, beaming at her. Getting away from the crowd, which broke into little groups talking, she went over to him handing back his wand.
"I believe this belongs to you" She said quietly handing it back to him. He continued to smile, as he took her in a hug, which right now, took her right by surprised.
"You were brilliant! I've never seen anyone duel like that!" Harry smiled at her, while Seria now looked like she was beaming. She felt happy, she enjoyed this feeling. For once she wasn't being yelled at for not doing better, for once she was enjoying magic.
"Well...thanks" She smiled. Ron came up and smiled as well. He looked impressed as well, did Hermione who joined a few moments later.
"I do have to admit, I never thought, I'd say this. Very well done Seria, very well done" Hermione smiled than walked away, while Seria just looked stunned.
"Alright everyone, get into partners and let's practice what we know now. Than next week we'll start on something new" Harry said, than looked at Seria. "partner?" Seria nodded and walked to the other end of the room, while other paired up. Suddenly everyone counted and spells were screamed out. This time Harry was ready, the two of them started to duel which energized the rest of the group.
A few hours later, Seria walked in the Common Room, with Neville, Ron, Hermione and Harry. All laughing and talking, Seria noticed even Hermione was being nice. She liked this, she did. It was nice, it felt like she actually had friends. For the first time she didn't even think about her Uncle and what might happen if he found out about this. Nor did she think about Draco, and what he might say if he found out. For once she was having fun, for once she wasn't worried about anything. It felt nice, it felt good. To have friends...
Author Notes:
Sorry guys this took so long, but I've been busy. Exams. They suck. Anyways, here's Chapter 4. Finally, I know. But I hope you enjoy it. I am going to work on Chapter 5 and hopefully have it up sometime soon since summer is going to hit in.
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