(A/N: Hello peoples! Sorry it's taken me so long to update, I just was having issues typing the chapter for my other fic. Thanks for the reviews, favorites, and follows! They are what keep me motivated. I siriusly don't own Harry Potter, please review! Also, enjoy!)
Chapter 19: Sometimes I Want to Punch Logic in the Face
"So why were you up here in the first place? Not that I'm complaining about meeting you or anything, but you seemed really upset." Darren was looking at me with concerned eyes.
Since he had shared his story with me, I might as well tell him. "My friends think that Snape is plotting something evil and wouldn't believe me when I told them all of the reasons why it is unlikely that Snape is an evil prick. Just an average prick."
"….and?" Darren asked bemusedly.
"That's it." I replied. Wasn't that enough?
"Don't you think you are overreacting a bit? I mean, they didn't storm off when you said that you didn't believe them, did they?" Darren was now wearing a patient expression.
I scowled. Okay, maybe it was a pout. I really want to stay mad at Ron, Harry, and Hermione but Darren is making too much sense. Stupid logic!
Time to utter the two hardest words for a girl to say to a guy. "You're right."
"So what are you going to do about this?" he asked.
"Go talk to them, I guess. Some groveling may be involved. Wanna come with?" I really want to keep hanging out with Darren. And I want him to be friends my twin and other friends.
"Am I even allowed in your common room?" Darren asked incredulously.
"You're not allowed to know our password, but it doesn't say anything in the rules about people from other houses actually not being allowed in. Besides, it'll be an adventure." I said with an impish grin.
He still looked uncertain so I tried different tactic.
"We still need to discuss our plans for our band AND it is flipping cold up here!" I pouted while turning on the puppy dog eyes. I could see his resolve crumble in mere seconds. Boo-yah!
"Those eyes are lethal." Darren grumbled as he gestured for me to lead on.
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When we reached the portrait of the Fat Lady, she promptly glared at Darren. "Why are you bringing a snake here?"
"He's my friend; I'm not going to let him know the password, no need to get your petticoat in a twist!" I replied with a firm expression and Darren seemed to be fighting laughter. After that, I whispered the password in her painted ear and with a huff, she let us in.
Ignoring the indignant look of some of my other lions, I lead Darren straight over to where I had left my twin and friends. They looked up when we approached.
"Why did you let a slimy snake into our common room?" Ron asked looking grossed out.
"He's the one who knocked some sense into me and also happens to be awesome. His name is Darren Ericson." I replied with a stubborn expression. I then gather my humility and continued. "He made me realize that I was overreacting about the whole Snape thing. I'm not saying that I'm on ya'll's side on the matter, more that it shouldn't be something that I sacrifice my relationship with you all for."
Hermione was the first one to speak. "I'm glad I'm not going to be the only one to be keeping Kayla grounded anymore. Hermione Granger, pleased to meet you." With that she offered her hand to Darren, which he shook with a grin.
"Harry Potter." Harry offered his hand as well, after some deliberation. Darren shook his hand too, and looked like he was glowing at the prospect of being accepted by so many people. Ron was looking kind of grumpy as we all looked at him.
"If my twin trusts you, I suppose I should as well. I'm watching you, though. Ron Weasley." He grudgingly held out his hand, and Darren shook it.
"So, what brings you to our common room….besides Kayla?" Hermione asked curiously.
"Kayla and I were thinking of starting a band and she wanted us to come back here for more planning." Darren replied, taking a seat next to me on the floor. The other armchairs were all taken up in our area. Plus the floor can be more fun.
"Erm….why do you want to start a band?" Harry asked curiously.
"Because: One, we both love music. B, it will be fun. Lastly,….why the heck not?" Kayla responded with an insane smile on her face. Darren was rolling his eyes, Ron was snickering, Harry was smiling, and Hermione was twitching slightly at the purposefully poor grammar. Kayla turned to Darren and with a more serious expression said, "I do think we need one more member; it would look kinda awkward with just the two of us."
"I agree, plus it will widen the variety of songs we could do." Darren replied.
"What do you think about our last member being a drummer? I feel like we need a drummer." Kayla mused.
"Yeah, that sounds good. Where are we going to find a drummer? And drums?" Darren inquired, furrowing his eyebrows.
"We could post flyers about us having auditions on the House notice boards. Maybe ask an older student to conjure a set of drums for us. And a piano. You could bring your guitar. That way we can see how we all play together." Her ideas were forming with increasing speed.
"When and where do you think we should have auditions? I think we'll need a teacher's permission. Maybe we could ask to borrow one of their classrooms." Darren appeared to be thinking aloud too.
"Once we have permission, we should set the time to be a week after we put up the flyers. To give people a chance to think about it." Kayla stated.
As Kayla and Darren continued their planning, they were oblivious to the others.
"Y'know, I think they've forgotten we're here!" Harry said sounding both amused and slightly irritated.
"Looks like it, mate. Chess?" Ron asked, pulling out the board and pieces.
"You're on." Harry replied.
Hermione pulled out a book and sat there reading with the ominous feeling that this would be a common occurrence in years to come.
(A/N: Sweet Merlin, I'm sorry about the wait! Soon, we should be back to the serious stuff. At this point I'm still laying the foundation for events to come. This story is going to be incredibly long. Anyway, please review and let me know what you think of the chapter!)