Sakura's POV

Ok, so to cut a rather long and slightly tedious story short, Syaoran and I were sorted into Gryffindor, Tomoyo into Hufflepuff where she seemed ok. It had turned out, somewhat predictably and slightly comically, that Eriol was teaching History of Eastern Magic. I thought this was rather funny, though Syaoran was less than impressed. I hadn't realised that there had been a history with DADA teachers, but Harry had filled me in on their lack of lasting for more than a year.

At the end of the dinner, Dumbledore announced he would be taking of the position as a cover had yet to be found. This created a murmur across the hall as students speculated as to why no one had wanted the position. I for one thought it probably had something to do with the fact that a lot of people die?

We made our way to the Gryffindor Common Room with Harry and his merry crew though I did feel a little lost without Tomoyo. I think Syaoran noticed this so was being extra nice.

'What? This is it?'

Well as nice as Syaoran could be to strangers. I also looked around in dismay at the common room. It was nighttime so perhaps we were not seeing it in its best light but it was still a little...dull and dark. Nothing a little lightening spell couldn't help though.

I muttered one under my breath and got ready to set it free as Syaoran grabbed my arm. I raised my eyebrows at him, while muttering under my breath. He shook his head so I let it drop. He squeezed my hand, smiled at me and then followed Harry up the winding stairs to his new dorm.

My new dorm was sadly no better than the common room down stairs. I smiled resolutely. Syaoran said I couldn't change that but I could certainly change this. And he would never have to know, unless he came creeping to the girl's dorm. Hermione and Ginny were also sharing the room so it was only fair to ask them what they would like. I was nothing if not a hospitable sorceress.

I sat down on my bed and faced the girls who were unpacking, wondering how to broach the situation.

'Erm, would you girls have any protests if I...I don't know...made our dorm a little more exciting?' I gave a small, and what I hoped was encouraging, smile.

Hermione looked skeptical.

'You want to paint it? You will be here all day...and week...ok make that weeks!' She rolled her eyes at my apparent stupidity.

Ginny nodded in agreement.

I just laughed.

'Erm yeah girls, because that's what I meant. Painting...' I paused a minute for breathe after the laughter. Hermione raised her eyebrows whilst Ginny looked curious.

'Ok sorry. I just mean, why go to all the effort of painting it when I can just do a quick spell? I personally was thinking pink? But I could just do my side that – I do sort of like pink a bit too much! Ginny, what colour would you like?'

But Hermione and Ginny didn't answer. They were looking at me like I had told them I can fly. Which thinking about it, I can. So ok, more like that pigs fly. Which I know that some varieties do but... I think you get the point.

I raised my eyebrows at them both.

'What...? I really don't get it.'

Ginny flopped dramatically on to her bed.

'How can you be that powerful? Ok, I'm sure the incantation isn't too bad but how could you sustain it? It would be constantly drawing on your power...yet you say it like you say lumos. It must be so cool to be that powerful!'

I blushed a little and didn't really know what to say.

'I guess I can see what you mean. But I don't really know much different. My powers have been developing since I was 11. It is something you get used to. I don't know anything else.' I smiled at Ginny. 'So more importantly, what colour?'

'Ohh! Well...how about purple? Is that ok for my side? Only if it is ok I mean?' Ginny stuttered.

'That would be no problem at all.' And after a quick flick of my wrist, Ginny's duvet, walls and floor were a rich, royal purple.

'Wow! That's so cute! Thanks Sakura!'

I was glad she enjoyed the new bedroom so much. 'No problem! Hermione? What can I interest you in?'

I looked over at the teen girl who was still standing. She just raised her eyebrows and turned away.

'I am quite ok thank you Sakura.' she replied briskly.

I frowned and looked at Ginny who was sprawled out on her bed. She saw me looking and mouthed 'Jealousy' at me and then made a face towards Hermione. Surely that wasn't why Hermione was so unforthcoming? I didn't meant to flaunt my powers. It was difficult to stop doing something that came so naturally but I resolved to tone it down. I really didn't want to antagonize anyone.

'We'll if you change your mind, I don't mind doing it. It is up to you. Just out of interest what is your favourite colour?'

Hermione turned to face me.

'Baby blue.'

'Ok, just wondered.' Didn't hurt to know for later…just incase.

With a wave of my hand, I turned my walls pink with white ribbons streaming down off my bedposts. A pretty, fluffy rug adorned the floor. With another wave, my clothes started unpacking themselves.

'I'm going to go find Harry, want to come you two?' Ginny called to Hermione and I.

'Oh, sure! I want to see Syaoran. Oh! By the way can you not mention the walls and stuff please? I don't think he would be quite that thrilled for some reason.' I stifled a yawn, 'I'm so tired, I really should go to sleep but there is so much to see! It's so exciting.'

Hermione laughed, 'Don't worry, it will be here all year.'

Syaoran was already sitting on the sofa in the corner of the common room, playing a weird type of violent chess with Ron when we walked in.

I made my way through the busy common room, fending off questions from fellow housemates about my 'powers.'

'All unpacked?' he asked as I sat down next to him.

'Errr, yes. As we speak actually.' Syaoran rolled his eyes. 'Have you spoke to Eriol or Tomoyo?''

'In what space of time, Sakura? I only saw you about 5 minutes ago.' He grinned

'Ok ok! I just wonder how she is settling is weird not being with her.'

He kissed me on the forehead.

'I'm sure she is absolutely fine. She is probably making new outfits as we speak. You'll see her in the morning anyway.'

'Yeah I guess,' I replied laying my head on his lap as he continued to play.

Hermione and Harry continued to talk in the corner while Ginny walked off to meet some of her other friends from her year.

As the night went on, the common room grew quieter until it was only us six remaining, once Ginny had returned. Ron was now playing a frustrated Hermione and Ginny and Harry were getting rather cosy. I would have to have a chat about that later with her! They looked so cute together. Throwing each other little looks when they thought the other one wasn't looking. I'd have to get Tomoyo in on this. She loved a good match-make. I'd learnt that the hard way!

I must of fallen asleep on Syaoran as the next time I woke up, I was being carried up to my room in a pair of strong arms.

'You can't come up here Syaoran! It's the girls dorm! You'll get in trouble!' Hermione whispered.

I felt Syaoran shrug and sincerely hoped that he wouldn't put me down. I was far too tired to do anything.

Instead he merely shushed Hermione and brushed past her up the stairs. I smiled happily, not wanting to open my eyes and felt myself being placed in my bed, the blanket tucked over me.

Syaoran kissed me lightly on the head.

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'Night Sakura-chan. Love you.'

'Night Syao-kun,love you too.' I mumbled. Briefly remembering the new decorations in my room that he was due to see. Ah well.

And then, sleep engulfed me.