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It had been a week since Alex had arrived in Hogwarts. And she loved every minute of it, most of it anyway…
The thing which had surprised Alex the most, was the fact that there were people who cared for her. But there were many things Alex got annoyed with, both small and big problems. From Lily's constant complaining about "The big-headed' James Potter, to the Slytherins, who attempted to curse any Gryffindor whenever they walked by.
Not to mention, Alex had already landed her first detention.
Great.
But it wasn't her fault she received it.
It had been a delightful day as Lily and Alex cheerfully skimmed to corridors towards their first divination session of the week. Lily had been talking excitedly to Alex about the upcoming Valentines Day when a passing Slytherin girl began muttering about Lily to her friends, saying she was a 'filthy mudblood, who couldn't ever be needed in the world of wizardry'.
At that sentence, Alex had gotten pissed. That sentence reminded her of what her father told her, 5 years prior to that. He had also told Alex the exact same words.
Alex couldn't stand to see the hurt that flickered across Lily's face, so she did something about it.
"Hey ugly,"
The Slytherin girl turned her head around so fast, that I swear she got whiplash.
"What do you want, jerk?" the brown-haired Slytherin asked smugly, folding her arms, head held high. Her posse stood in the exact same stance behind her. Alex narrowed her eyes.
"Get off your high horse before I shoot you down myself, and if you call me friend that once more, I'll make sure you grow a hairy schlong on that screwed up face of yours. Fortunately for you, it won't be too much of a difference," Alex spat as she glared at the girl who was now glowering at her with wide eyes.
A small crowd had gathered, and Lily watched the scene before her bemused yet shocked. The girl took out her wand and waved it at Alex. A jet of red shot from it.
Alex couldn't use necromancy, or attention would be brought upon her, instead she snatched out her wand and quickly produced a shield in front of herself and Lily, which deflected the red light.
Alex smiled smugly before a high-pitched- male voice boomed from the corner. She jumped in alarm and turned around to see none other than Slughorn himself.
"I saw that Miss Sorrows! 20 points from Gryffindor and a detention in my room tomorrow night!" he boomed, fake anger plastered on his face. He then looked at the Slytherin girl who was smirking in victory, "and you Miss Grimmage, be careful". Miss Grimmage, AKA. Hairy Schlong, smiled sweetly before giggling madly with her friends.
Alex scowled. The stupid slytherin girl had not gotten in trouble.
Fuck that Horace fucking walrus Slughorn!
Alex grimaced and continued walking as she glanced back at Lily who was watching her with a smile on her face.
"Thanks Alex…but I think you went a bit too far,"
Alex scowled as they walked into Divination…
And now, here I damn was, in this damn smelly dungeon, damn scrub in one hand, and damn bucket in another, scrubbing the damn walls.
I scrubbed the walls viciously, growling slightly under my breath as the water from the bucket spilled all over me, due to my unbalanced grip. Professor Slughorn looked up at me amused.
"What did the poor walls ever do to you, m' dear! Hmm…no need to be so aggravated!"
I grit my teeth in case some insult aimed towards Slughorn rolls off my blessed tongue. Sluggy took a cheerful bite out of a crystallized pineapple. I just wanted to just smash it into his big walrus face. From when I had just walked in, he had pissed me off by telling me how amazing Slytherin House was, and how wrong I was to say such things to a member of it.
Suddenly, the door burst open, and two boys in my grade walked towards the desk, looking tired and puffed. It was James Potter and Sirius Black. Alex had barely observed them in the past week, but she had heard enough from Lily to realize they were 'popular, stuck up pigs' or 'Marauders'.
"Sorry we were late professor!" Sirius exclaimed.
Slughorn smiled and sighed as he turned away from Alex and stood up, facing the boys.
"5 points from Gryffindor, no matter though, please join Alex," Slughorn said cheerfully as he pointed to me, then the buckets and scrubs beside me. The boys nodded, smirking as they grabbed the scrub and joined in with Alex, not uttering a word to her.
Slughorn instantly stood up and walked towards the door, before turning back to them.
"I will be back soon and remember no magic, or I shall know," he ordered as he walked out the door.
When Slughorn exited, James immediately turned to me.
"You are Lily's friend right?" James asked.
I nodded.
"Do you think you could-"
"Nope," I replied, knowing what he was going to ask from me. He stared at me shocked.
"You didn't even know what I was going to ask!" he accused, pointing a finger at me. I turned to him.
"It was rather damn obvious what you were going to ask me. Plus, why would you talk to me unless you wanted something," I replied through my gritted teeth, glaring at him. He smirked.
"C'mon, I'm sure I could return the favour somehow," he replied, shining his dazzling whites at me. I grimaced.
"I think not. I could sense your big-headedness from a million miles away," Alex said before scrubbing the walls savagely. James huffed.
"You should watch who you're saying that to," he replied moodily as he got his bucket and poured it over her MY head. I felt the cold sensation run through me as I closed my eyes, and did not twitch. The water was freezing. At first I was shocked, that HE, James bloody Potter, had the guts to soak me in water.
Icy, cold, freezing water.
When the waterfall had seized I opened my eyes to see James and Sirius laughing hysterically, cutching the benches for support.
"At least you don't need a shower tonight," James cackled as he reformed into his fit of laughter, Sirius joining in.
I ran up to James and tackled him onto the ground. I kicked and punched him wherever I could. He dodged most of my savage attacks, before finally having enough.
"Crap! Get off me you tyrant!" James roared as he pushed me off him with all effort. I got slammed onto the ground and hit my head against the cold, stone floor. I winced.
DAMN, THAT HURT!
James was cursing under his breath as he inspected the overly-large and purple bruise I had given him during my punching streak.
"Ow…," I muttered as I tenderly placed my hand on the back of my head, inspecting the damage.
It was bleeding.
I had to fix it with necromancy, but I couldn't in front of them. Sirius was helping James up, laughing at the brawl that took place.
James and Sirius looked at me on the ground, as I clutched the back of my head.
"Can you please turn away for a moment?" I ask impatiently. They don't budge, but stare at me in shock.
"Please, just turn away," I ask once again in a whisper. My vision is getting blurry, most likely concussion.
Yet again, the boys don't budge. I'm getting angry, why couldn't the bloody turn away!
"CAN YOU FUCKING TURN THE OTHER WAY WHILE I FIX MYSELF?" Alex screamed at the top of her lungs. Sirius looked shocked but obeyed her immediately, same with James. When they turned the other way, I began muttering for the shadows to heal me.
They warped around my head, and conscience flooded through me. When they retrieved into the darkness of the dungeon I finally exhaled, not noticing I was holding in my breath.
I sighed and shook my head.
"You can turn back now," I say quietly as I get up and continue cleaning the walls. They turn back silently before they erupted back into a fit of laughter.
I sighed angrily.
That was all that the detention was.
THEM laughing at ME.
When the detention was over, I needed to blow off some steam, not to mention renew my powers.
I walked out onto the Castle Grounds. The cool air greeted my face as I walked towards the lake, ready to begin my alteration.
The night was silent, as the stars watched me emerge. The moon glazed over the scenery.
I walk to the water and call for the shadows to surround me. I whisper the spell, as tattoos deluge through my skin. The shadows begin their work immediately, fueling me with power. I can feel the darkness surging through me, making me stronger by the second. The fix becomes painful as the tattoos burn into my skin, into my bones, into my soul.
I gasp as my alteration completes.
The remaining shadows withdraw into the forest. A new power pumped in my bones. This power was stronger than before. I decide to test out the new addition to my necromancy.
I retract my fingers into a hand sign, causing a shadow tiger to materialize beside me faithfully. I smiled at it.
"Well, look at you…" I say gently petting it. It purrs.
Just as I sat down and watched the Lake shimmer, a rustling noise ricocheted through the night. I freeze, listening for it again.
Rustle.
It comes from the trees. I look up at the long, dwindling branches, covered by dead leaves.
Rustle.
I see a pair of small, brown eyes staring at me. Black feathers portrayed the bird.
It was a raven. I let out a gasp of air.
It was just a raven.
I look back at it. It is staring at me intently, eyes blazing with passion.
That's when I heard a wolf howl.
Damn, I forgot it was full moon.
Freaking out, I jostle up and sprint back to the castle quickly, hoping not to get caught by anyone. As I enter the door, it creaks slightly, sending shivers down my spine. I blended into the shadows and made my way back up to the Gryffindor Common Rooms.
Her again. I looked back at her strangely. It was the girl whom had been gazing at me after my sorting. And at the moment, she was staring at me with her intense brown eyes.
Who was she anyway?
And why did she seem so familiar?
I look away from her and watch Lily who was eating her buttered toast. I sigh and grab some bacon, piling it onto my plate before shoving into my mouth forcefully, causing me to choke.
Lily slaps my back several times before my coughing fit died down. I gave her a thumbs up before looking at the sudden screeching noises overtaking the room. The owls were here.
They flew into the room with large whooshing sounds, delivering parcels from families. The students opened their letters or parcels excitedly. I just sighed and looked down the Gryffindor table. I was the only one who hadn't got anything.
I frown miserably as I stab my remaining bacon on my fork. I look up again and see James yelling in joy. His parents had sent him a parcel filled with lollies. I sigh sadly. But that's when I spotted Sirius. He had gotten nothing as well, but he still smiled along with his mate. I stared at Sirius.
Why hadn't his parents sent him anything?
All of a sudden he looks my way and notices my staring. He gives me a wink. I blush and return to my bacon which had turned cold.
"Alex, do you have a date for Valentines Day yet?" Lily asks as she smiles at me. I shake my head.
"Well get a move on!" Lily giggles as she eyes the boys around the hall. I wasn't considering spending my day with a boy for Valentines. I mean, why? So pointless…
I yawn and look around. The students are happily chattering away. Observing the hall, a bit more I came across a rather disturbing sighting.
Sirius staring at me.
I cough awkwardly and stare back. He smiles and shakes his head, continuing to shove pancakes in his mouth.
"Alex, today we have Charms, DADA, Transfiguration, potions and History of Magic," Lily said sternly as she looks at her timetable. I groan. History of Magic? Boring, not to mentions Professor Binns unintended drugging of the students, and sending them all to sleep.
"We better go now then," Alex said quickly as she got up. Lily did the same as they both marched down the hall to the Great Oak Doors. Before they could exit, a loud voice boomed through the hall.
"Hey Evans, how about spending the Valentine's Day with me," James says, messing up his hair while giving a cocky grin. Lily stops short and turns around.
"How about no?" she snarls as we exit the hall. I turn back to look at James, who is laughing it off. But behind those lopsided specs, hurt flickered in his eyes.
I had been watching James recently. Whenever he was with his friends, he acted carefree and loyal, not to mention loving and absolutely amusing. But when he was with Lily, he acted like a total egotistical git.
He saw Lily as a different girl. I knew that he cared for her deeply. Perhaps I should give him a chance?
I looked back at him. James was staring after Lily longingly. His eyes only bore hurt.
That is when I felt sorry for him.
'I'm going to help him but on one condition…'
Unfortunately, that may have been the worst mistake of my life.
Never make deal with James Potter.
Here's a sneak-peak into the next chapter-
Alex walked towards James confidently, he noticed and looked up.
"And what do you want?" James snarled. Alex smirked before seating herself opposite him. She flattened her skirt out in a very business-like manner.
"I have a proposal to make," she alleged. James looked up eagerly.
"What is it?" he asked keenly, sitting up and dropping his fork and knife. Alex smiled victoriously.
"On one condition…"
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