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Chapter Four: I remember you.

Skyler Granger was humiliated. She had to hand it to Jena Weasley though. Her spell was a work of art, not many can reach that level of magical performance. Too bad she decided to waste it on pranks. Pranks that she will pay for dearly if Skyler had her way. The only thing that was standing in her way to ultimate revenge was her conscience.

That didn't last for long though. Soon her thirst for justice won and she decided to plan with her friends the ultimate pay back to prove her power as well as her standing.

She'd skipped lunch and waited till the school day was out to find her friends and fill them in on what was happening. They'd already heard snippets here and there from other people's conversations but found it hardly believable. They were used to worse gossip. They weren't prepared for the shock of actually learning it was true. They didn't all have the same classes with the same houses.

Evan burst out laughing- much to his friend's dismay. While Devon started giggling relentlessly after she got over her disbelief.

"Some friends you are, laughing at the victim." Said Skyler narrowing her eyes at her friends. She frowned rolling her eyes and waited for her so called 'Friends' to sober up from their laughing drunkenness.

She looked around the Slytherin dormitory from where she was sitting near the fireplace. The place was a bit chilly due to it's location down in the dungeons as well as dimly lit. She liked how quiet it was, students minding their own business even though having a Gryffindor can be considered as an insult to the house of Slytherin. No one seemed to mind, no one approached them. It was mostly due to the fact that she was invited by Slytherin's and she was somewhat of a celebrity. She snickered a little at the last mental comment and readjusted herself on the black sofa she was sitting on.

"That did not happen?" said Devon her eyes gleaming in the dimly lit room "You locked lips with Potter of all people, this is too good to be real!"

"Oh man talk about a Bludger hitting you out of the blue." Said Evan grinning in amusement. His eyes twinkling with laughter.

"Shouldn't you guys be mad and outraged and swear she will pay for humiliating your friend?" asked Skyler huffily crossing her arms against her chest. She narrowed her eyes at her friends while her nostrils flared in anger.

"Are you mentally cursing us?" asked Evan raising an eyebrow before getting up from the armchair he was occupying to sit next to his huffed up friend on the sofa. He put his arm around her and pulled her close to him.

"We are cunning Slytherins now, don't worry we are mad and outraged and we will make her pay for humiliating you, now let's see that smile!" said Evan poking her cheek repeatedly. Skyler rolled her eyes.

"Evan stop it." She said in a bored tone not smiling and still sulking. "Last chance, smile for me.." Evan warned and Skyler's eyes widened in realization for what was to come and tried to scurry off the sofa but was too late and was attacked by Evan's hands in merciless tickling.

On the opposite sofa Devon sat voicing her thoughts out loud like what was happening was nothing short of normal "You know, Jena you said or Gina, anyway doesn't matter that Weasley will have to pay. How about we put a stinker spell on her so she stinks everywhere she goes!"

Evan stopped tickling Skyler who had stopped laughing and they both looked at Devon as if she was completely mental and out of her mind "Seriously Dev, that's the best you can do?!" they both said at the same time.

"You are a disgrace to our house." Said Evan shaking his head in mock shame.

"Yes, I have to agree!" joined in Skyler with a smirk "No, that's too juvenile and first year to be honest, we need something massive and crazy."

"I was just sharing my thoughts no need to reduce me to tears.." mumbled Devon pouting her lips.

"Yeah, something insane.." said Evan lost in thought. Both him and Skyler paid no heed to their sulking friend who decided to pick up and book and leave the conspiring to them.

"How was the kiss like?" asked Devon out of the blue while flipping pages in the book she had in hand. Skyler snapped out of her thoughts and her face was painted pink against her will.

"Oh my god, someone liked the kiss." Said Devon in a singsong voice at her friend's reaction. She grinned at Evan who was looking at his friend in disbelief before smirking.

"Maybe we should start believing those rumors Dev, turns out they really do have some truth to them." Said Evan raising both his eyebrows suggestively at his friend.

"It was horrible, plain and slobbery!" said Skyler in a hurry while her face adopted a new shade of pink. She knew there was no way she could deceive her friends- the knew her too well.

"So that good, passionate and fiery?" exclaimed Devon chucking the book away with a wicked grin.

"Someone liked it." Said Evan looking pointedly at Skyler who decided to change the subject because she dared not even think about the kiss or Potter.

"It's Potter though, that is just strange." Added Devon in an after thought her face growing serious.

"Oh damn, didn't think of it that way, maybe Sky can see if he knows anything?" said Evan turning his head to look at his friend who had a look of shock as realization suddenly hit her.

"Oh god, it's Potter." She whispered in shock.

"Yes, we're past that point sweetie." Said Evan as if he was speaking to a little child.

"I wont, oh god, this isn't happening- why do bad things always happen to me- oh crap!" Said Skyler both her hands went to cover up her face in shame. She didn't think of it from that angle . The son of her mother's ex-best friend. She, albeit under a spell, kissed him and the news went like wild fire around Hogwarts and everyone will soon start discussing both her and him as well as their families. It bothered her in all honesty but there wasn't much she could do to stop it. She didn't know how to treat Jake Potter. Georgette said he was nice and a good cousin to her, but he seemed to be a notorious playboy and had a bit of a heart breaker reputation- not that she cared. Would she be able to find out anything from him if she became friends with him- wait a second -friends with him. She just shared a forced kiss with the guy and she was thinking they could be friends! She closed her eyes and started rubbing her temples, this was all giving her a headache.

She would forget the kiss and everything would go back to normal, she didn't need Jake Potter in her life and she surely didn't need him to help unravel the mystery of the fallout between their parents.

As tempting as that was.

"You okay Sky?" asked Devon with concern written all over her face, she got up and went to sit next to her friend.

"I'm fine, let's just not think about Potter and think about Weasley." Said Skyler in somber tone "Let's speak French I don't want anyone to overhear us and understand."

"Alright." Said both of her friends in French and soon, all of them started brainstorming for the most humiliating thing to do to Jena Weasley.

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Devon Williams was walking down the corridors of Hogwarts alone after walking her friend to her house. Evan was off to look for ingredients in his stuff that they could use in the potion they all decided to make to help avenge their friend. It was fun conspiring and planning payback as dreadful as that was. It was past hours she supposed seeing as the halls were empty. She checked her watch to see that it was a little after nine. They'd spent the whole day huddled up in a corner in their common room speaking French.

That wasn't suspicious at all.

She let out a soft laugh at what they might have looked like and carried on walking in silence. She started humming an old French lullaby her mother used to sing to her when she was little unconsciously and was soon singing it softly.

L'était une p'tite poule grise
Qui allait pondre dans l'Eglise
Pondait un p'tit coco
Pour l'enfant s'il dort bientôt

L'était une p'tite poule noire
Qui allait pondre dans l'armoire
Pondait un p'tit coco
Pour l'enfant s'il dort bientôt

L'était une p'tite poule blanche
Qui allait pondre dans la grange
Pondait un p'tit coco
Pour l'enfant s'il dort bientôt

L'était une p'tite poule rousse
Qui allait pondre dans la mousse
Pondait un p'tit coco
Pour l'enfant s'il dort bientôt

"Nice voice." Said someone in an passive tone from behind.

Devon turned around slowly her panicked blue eyes meeting a set of cold silver ones. Her eyes darted to the Headboy badge before locking eyes with him.

"Thanks." She said in an equally passive tone. Her heartbeats started escalating slowly. Nikolai Malfoy, brother of her best friend Skyler Granger was standing right in front of her. She didn't get why het heart started beating faster and willed it to slow down but her mental efforts were futile.

He looked at her and for a second surprise flashed in his eyes- but only for a second before it completely disappeared and his eyes held no warmth in them once again. He smirked taking a step towards her. "It's a French lullaby."

Devon held her place and didn't back up a step to the step he took towards her. She didn't know what mind game he was trying to play but she wasn't going to cower in his presence. She was intrigued by him and was curious about him because of the thick wall of ice he obviously surrounded himself by. His eyes were frozen silvery pools. Devon could almost feel the cold of their gaze on her skin.

"Really?" said Devon sarcastically rolling her eyes.

Nikolai Malfoy raised his eyebrows in amusement before letting out a hollow chuckle "I remember you."

Devon was taken aback by his statement and her eyes were a pool of confusion before realization found it's way through the fog. She didn't really think he would remember. They were young and were only introduced to each other once in a ball thrown by her family. That was about the only time they ever spoke to each other in one of her family's balls. She wasn't the only one with a good memory it seemed.

"So do I." said Devon with a leveled voice and a hint of a smile on her lips.

Nikolai held her eyes and there was something less icy about them in an instant before they woodened again. "Don't walk out after hours Williams." He said before he strolled past her and started walking towards the dungeons.

Devon looked at his figure in the distance and felt a sense of nostalgia envelop her but she shook it off and started walking towards her house before it hit her that their entire conversation was in French and she'd only just noticed it.

She didn't know what to make of their little encounter. His silver eyes were so cold and distant, yet he showed some interest in her when earlier that day he seemed like he couldn't care less about her. He walked as if he carried the burdens of the world on his shoulders.

What did it mean that he remembered her?

Just who was Nikolai Malfoy?

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Their revenge would take time. But it would be sweet.

So it didn't matter to Skyler that everyone kept looking at her and Jena in class in anticipation for a sudden movement or some wand action as payback. Jena kept giving Skyler 'not so discreet' glances and Skyler would just meet those with a smirk. Might as well play with the prey, the hunt would take some time. Skyler had heard about what Georgette had done and was astounded by her friend's bravery and stayed up talking to her till very late in her dormitory when she'd gone back after plotting the demise of Jena Weasley. Ok so maybe not the demise.

She knew it took Georgette a lot of guts to do what she did and she admired that and now she needed to watch out for her friend incase her 'lovely' cousin decided to pull something on her.

Her second day in Hogwarts and she's already made an enemy. 'Mother would surely be proud' thought Skyler in sarcasm. She was sitting with Devon who looked completely lost in her own thoughts –she would have to ask her friend about that later. She searched the room for her other friend only to see him sitting next to a pretty red head at the very back of the classroom. He looked up and their eyes met, she grinned at him while he gave her a wink. 'what a goof.'

Jake Potter was sitting with his gang and he did not miss the war of looks that was ensuing in class. Looks here and looks there, eye contact here and there, yet he seemed to be the only one not able to catch the eyes of Skyler Granger. Could it be that she purposefully didn't want to meet his eyes?

Jake smirked at that and ruffled his hair, he would torment her later on when he finds her wandering the halls alone- and he definitely would. She'd been on his mind all yesterday. He couldn't stop thinking about her and that was a first for Jake Potter. He was usually sought out by girls and he never thought twice about them after leaving them. It was pure irony that the girl he wouldn't stop thinking about was the daughter of the woman his parents wouldn't stop arguing about.

And that brought another thought into his mind about possibly finding out something- anything in that regard. It would be a little strange teaming up with Hermione Granger's daughter to figure out what happened between their parents. He might reconsider the whole thing but for now he would focus on Skyler and her lips- just Skyler Granger.

She seemed very comfortable in her skin and always hung out with those two friends of hers or his cousin. It didn't look like she was affected much by the attention she received and genuinely looked happy. He wondered about her father himself, it was known in the magical world that he was unknown, did she know?

Why was he so interested in her all of the sudden, did her lips leave that much of an imprint on him? He felt this new curiosity awoken in him- he would pay his little cousin a visit, maybe buy her a butterbeer later on, she could answer some questions and help him with- he didn't even know what he needed helping with, he was just interested in Skyler Granger for now and that's all he knew.

Skyler Granger could feel his eyes on her. She could sense them daring her to look at him and get locked in his gaze. But she wouldn't even look in his direction. She didn't want to admit it but she felt chills run down her spine at the memory of the kiss and Jake Potter did not make the butterflies go away by his intense gaze. That didn't matter though, she did not care about Jake Potter and would not acknowledge his existence. Denial was easy and she would shower herself with it and hide behind it's power.

Devon was still lost in thought thinking about what had transpired the night before. Should she tell her best friend or should she not? Why wouldn't she, will it hurt her to know that she was getting to know the brother she'd always wanted. She wasn't even getting to know him the whole situation was just odd. She would tell her later on, she was her best friend after all and maybe this was fates way of linking them to Nikolai Malfoy. She was just confused and hated that her mind was on him when she never even bothered thinking about him as nothing more than the brother that suddenly appeared in her best friends life.

Devon realized she wasn't staring at the back of a blonde head while lost in thought anymore, she was staring into silver eyes. Nikolai Malfoy raised his eyebrows questioningly. When realization hit her she blinked and looked away- her cheeks slightly reddening. He smirked and his eyes had something close to mirth in them.

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While walking down the halls of Hogwarts one could feel the excited chatter about something happening. One could feel the girls giggling and squealing in little groups- some even feigning fainting. It wasn't such an odd thing seeing as the school had some high profiled students attending it and many liked to talk- no, many loved to talk and gossip. Skyler and Devon walked together with the same look of confusion plastered on their faces. They raised their eyebrows at the students-especially the females- odd chatter and excitement about their next class.

Defense against the dark arts.

"I hardly think that odd looking professor is someone to be this excited about Sky, I've heard three girls now going on about how divine class was today- I'm actually curious to see what they're on about." Said Devon rolling her eyes at some girls who were giggling while picking up their pace to get to their next class.

"Donald Eckhart might be more than we imagined, you never know." Said Skyler in a very skeptical tone sounding unconvinced herself "Where's Evan?"

"Walking with that poor redhead up ahead, wonder if she'll stick around long.." said Devon looking at the redhead's back in pity "Evan really needs to change his ways."

"Suppose so…" said Skyler sharing her friend's look of pity for the redhead "He's got a thing for redheads though."

They both giggled before the guilt hit them and rendered them mute "Poor girl.." they both said together in agreement before moving on to the bubbling excitement in the air. They crossed paths with Georgette Weasley who came up to them with a huge grin and a blatant dreamy expression.

"Just left DADA, was so hot" she said and her friends giggled near by as she started to fan her self in exaggeration.

"Seriously, Donald Eckhart…" Questioned Skyler looking at her friend as if she'd gone nuts. Devon just raised her eyebrows and had a 'have you gone insane' look on.

"Him, No!" Said Georgette her face twisting with disgust "Are you crazy, I'm talking about the new assistant, it's actually-"

"Oh shoot, we're SO late Sky, this isn't even funny, come on we need to hurry!" said Devon after having glanced at her watch- they had exactly three minutes to get to class and by the looks of it they weren't going to make it on time. She grabbed her friend's arm and started down the hall with Georgette shouting to enjoy the class after them from afar- Followed by her and her friend's giggles.

Skyler and Devon ran as fast as they could all the way to the defense against the dark arts class and made it just a minute late. Skyler first entered the class with a nervous smile followed by Devon who looked very calm exteriorly but was just as nervous interiorly.

"Ah, late I see, well don't be late again girls- go on now, take a seat." Said their professor who was dressed in purple robes and grey trouser and it looked like he was barefoot. Skyler looked at his feet and then looked at her friend to her right with her eyebrows raised in disbelief. She expected her friend to have the same reaction but was taken aback when she saw that her friend looked almost frozen to her spot with her eyes glued to the front of the class. She followed her friend's gaze and saw that on a chair, just a few feet on the right of the professors' desk, sat someone.

He had short dark brown hair that looked a little messy and looked around 20. he was indeed very attractive. Very good looking with his rugged looks. His full lips were curved into a smirk and his blank Amber eyes were unashamedly glued to Devon.

But she already knew all of that, she already knew what he looked like and she already knew who he was and she knew why he was looking at Devon that way.

Devon was clenching her fists so tightly, her knuckles were turning white Skyler noticed. That was the only external indicative of her internal turmoil.

"Aha, yes, Miss Williams you are familiar with my Assistant Mister Daimos White." Said the Professor from where he stood at the front of the class where he witnessed the exchange between the two "Your brother."

With an air of arrogance Daimos White stood up and went to stand next to the professor, his smirk deepening while he gave Devon a slight nod.

"Step-brother." Devon let out through gritted teeth loud enough for everyone to hear. Daimos raised his eyebrows slightly- his eyes holding some amusement in them.

"Ah, well, yes, alright now, take a seat if you will please?" Said the professor smiling kindly at her and Skyler who took her friend's arm and guided her to the nearest empty chairs- which happened to be exactly next to Jake Potter and behind Jena Weasley. Skyler unwillingly took the seat next to Jake Potter keeping her eyes at her friend who'd suddenly gone pale and sick looking.

"Breath Devon, I'm right here with you." Said Skyler in French to her friend who'd opted for silence and stared at the book she laid out in front of her. Skyler looked up and met the eyes of Daimos in complete and utter vehemence. He raised a thin eyebrow and let out a silent chuckle and looked away.

Many of the students in the class witnessed the exchange. Many including Jake Potter. What happened was confusing to him, it was as if a cold spell was cast on the class the minute Williams and White locked eyes. Maybe it was 'Sibling rivalry'. He wouldn't know much about it being an only child, but he doubted that could be it. Skyler Granger went into protective mode immediately and she even spoke in French so he wouldn't understand.

How peculiar.

He grew more interested in Skyler Granger as he sat watching her during class, determined to avoid his imploring eyes and intense gaze. After a few 'accidental' knee and arm bumps he decided he needed another more invasive way to get the attention of the very stubborn Gryffindor. And he thought of the perfect way to get a reaction from her.

A piece of paper glided on the desk in front of Skyler who looked down on it in confusion. After reading what was written on it her eyes widened and her face was enveloped in a mask of pink. She immediately tore the paper and turned to glare at Jake Potter.

'Fancy another snog?'

Jake Potter had finally gotten her attention and he rather liked her reaction at his words. She definitely blushed, he saw her cheeks rose up. Maybe he wasn't the only one who thought about the kiss.

He held her eyes as his eyebrows rose suggestively. A slow heart splitting grin graced his face as he held her gaze. He found her glare very appealing. She took a calming breath and turned to focus her attention on what the professor was saying while occasionally whispering to her friend in French.

He was definitely not the only one thinking about the kiss. She was just in a very advanced stage of denial.

Jake Potter snickered inwardly- Contrary to popular belief being late to class definitely had it's advantages.

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