DISCLAIMER: I don't own Harry Potter, in fact I would have incredible writer's block and I wouldn't know what to do with myself!
So here I am and here Acacia is! I finally got over my writer's block with her part. So we're back with First year, their Eleven again and we can all rest a little easier at night, right? Anyway, on with the story!
Cinderella's on her bedroom floor
She's got a
Crush on the guy at the liquor store
Cause Mr. Charming don't come home anymore
And she forgets why she came here
Sleeping Beauty's in a foul mood
For shame she says
None for you dear prince, I'm tired today
I'd rather sleep my whole life away than have you keep me from dreaming
I stepped off the train and felt warm arms wrap around me. I looked down at the smiling Aspen and smiled back. Teddy wrapped his own arms around me and smiled himself. "What?" he asked when I scowled up at him, his brown eyes darkening with confusion.
"Nothing," I replied smoothly, smiling widely.
"Sure it is. Hey, Aspen," I watched as she looked at my cousin. "Have you seen Victoire anywhere?" She shook her head, but then looked at me, questions written on her face.
"What's up?" I asked, looping my arm around hers and walking into the castle, welcoming the normal sights that I had missed.
"So, what happened? How was Andromeda?" she asked eagerly as soon as we were inside and out of earshot.
"She was good. Well, better than I expected anyway. She was nicer than expected too. Christmas day was a little hectic, we spent all day with the Weasley's and that was interesting. James got in trouble right away. Didn't you James?" I threw back at him, smiling widely.
His brows furrowed deeply and then he walked over to us, Fred trailing behind. "Didn't I what?" he asked, confusion written in his voice.
"Did you really get into trouble right off the bat? Couldn't control yourself could you?" Aspen teased, bringing a round of laughter from all of us. James laughed along, being able to laugh at himself like he was. We were all happy to be together again, something that couldn't be expressed in only words. We were a well-oiled machine. We could function without one another, but not as well as we could when we were all together. We were finally best friends. It would always be Acacia, Aspen, James and Fred, no matter what we would stick together.
XoXo
'cause I don't care for your fairytales
You're so worried about the maiden though you know
She's only waiting on the next best thing
When we got inside the castle and into the Gryffindor common room to put all of our things away, Aspen lay down on her bed and sighed. I sat down next to her and started to run my fingers through her hair. "What's the matter?" I asked sweetly, looking into her eyes.
"Nothing, I'm just tired. I never realized how boring life is without you guys!" Aspen sighed, being overdramatic as ever.
"Way to express your feelings in the dramatic way!" I laughed. She pouted and crossed her arms over her chest.
We heard footsteps coming up the stairs and we automatically looked over, not wanting to be caught talking about random things. It was Raine and her evil cohort Chloe. We stood up and put defiant faces on. Raine turned to Chloe and laughed. "Oh look, Chlo's, the Weird Sisters are having their annual dork fest!" she said scathingly, keeping her eyes on us for any sign of annoyance.
"Oh look, Aspen, it's the girl that has no friends and her cohort that she roped into following her!" I countered. Raine stepped up to me, anger etched on every corner of her face. "What? Are you going to hurt me?" I asked, knowing that she wouldn't bother.
"I just might! And look, just because you think that you're better than us because you have a famous family, don't bother! Everyone hates you and they could care less about who you are related to!" she spat, knowing that I was going to slap her for it. I raised my hand, but felt Aspens cold fingers wrap around my wrist. I looked back at her and she just shook her head.
"She's not worth it! And anyway, what will that prove? That you have a bad temper?" Aspen said, making a valid point.
"It may not prove anything, but it'll make me feel better!" I hissed back at her, wrenching my wrist from her hands. Aspen narrowed her eyes, but didn't dare say a word, which was a good thing on her part.
"Yeah. Listen to your buddy, Lestrange. Doesn't it make you feel worthless?" Chloe said mean spiritedly. I narrowed my eyes at Chloe, something that I hadn't ever done and then turned away from them. Not looking anyone in the eye.
XoXo
Snow White is doing dishes again cause
What else can you do
With seven itty-bitty men?
Sends them to bed and calls up a friend
Says will you meet me at midnight?
The tall blonde lets out a cry of despair says
Would have cut it myself if I knew men could climb hair
I'll have to find another tower somewhere and keep away from the windows
I sat down at the Gryffindor table and hunched my shoulders. Fred and James were sitting down, stuffing their faces, as usual. I looked at them, disgust written on every corner of my face. James looked up and smiled at me, food leaking out of his mouth. "Ew! You disgusting pig!" I shrieked. James started to laugh and even more food came out of his mouth.
"James! Put it away!" Victoire scolded him, pushing his hair off his forehead like his mother would. I sniggered at that, along with Fred and Aspen.
"Yeah, Jamie! Put it away!" Fred sneered. James grabbed his cousin and threatened to hit him. Victoire put her hands on her hips and Aspen laughed behind her hand. But then the two witches of the west came in, unless you don't know who they are. I've forgotten that I was raised by Muggles. Nevermind, back to the story.
"Look, Chloe, the weird family is at it again!" Raine said harshly, almost spitting in our faces.
"Aw. Isn't the family cute?" Chloe sneered. Raine let out a ringing laugh and Chloe followed her.
"Cute if you mean complete animals! Maybe they should be locked up in a cage so that the rest of us can benefit from their absolute barbarity!" Raine said, smirking at all of us. I stepped up to her with anger blazing in my cold eyes.
"Knock it off Raine! Just because you don't have a –"I was cut off by her own angry voice.
"Don't you dare say family! That will be cause for you to be hurt by my dear, darling brother!" she threatened, a harsh smile covering her lips.
"Is that a threat, Vondurri?"
"Wow, she is as stupid as we thought, Chlos!"
"Shut up Vondurri! I know that I am smarter than you!"
"Is that so, Lestrange? I believe that you have no idea what the hell you are talking about!" I watched as Raine turned around, narrowing my eyes at her. Aspen looked at me with surprise written in her eyes.
"What was that about, Acacia?" Fred asked his eyes large with surprise.
"Nothing," I grumbled, sitting down and sulking.
"Liar!" James yelled angrily. "You hate her! You've hated her ever since she made fun of you in the beginning of the year! But don't worry about it; won't Mummy be proud of you?" I narrowed my eyes at him and ground my teeth together.
"What? Are you telling me that you have never hated anyone?!" I shrieked angrily.
"No! No, I have not!" James hissed angrily.
I shook my head and then stalked away angrily. I couldn't listen to him and his perfect life anymore! But then I turned around and yelled back, "Whatever you say, James! You just can't deny that you have a perfect life!" I never got to find out if he heard me or not, since I walked straight out of the Great Hall as soon as I yelled that.
XoXo
cause I don't care for your fairytales
You're so worried about the maiden though you know
She's only waiting on the next best thing
Once upon a time in a faraway kingdom
Man made up a story said that I should believe him
Go and tell your white knight that he's handsome in hindsight
But I don't want the next best thing
So I sing and hold my head down and I break these walls round me
Can't take no more of your fairytale love
I was still sulking on the sofa in the common room when the rest of my friends came through the hole in the wall. Fred and Aspen pulled James down onto the sofa, but he didn't seem too happy to be there. I just looked away and he didn't seem too disturbed when I did that. "James. What are you gonna say?" Fred urged him. James looked at me with anger clearly written on his face.
"I'm sorry, Acacia," he said through gritted teeth.
"That was so not an apology. Now do it right!" Aspen said harshly, hitting him on the head.
"Ow! Fine! I'm sorry for arguing with you, do you forgive me, Acacia?" he apologized, sorry written into every corner of his face.
"Yes. And I'm sorry for giving into it!" I apologized back, sticking my hand out.
"What are we? Strangers? Come here!" He grabbed my arm and enveloped me into a huge bear hug. I smiled at him and then hugged him back, feeling warmer than ever. He knew just what to do when I was upset. "How was that for an apology?"
"The best one I've ever had! Not that I've had much," I said softly. James, Aspen and Fred all laughed. I was glad that I could make people laugh. Usually people only scowled at me when I said something out of turn. But these three were different. They didn't judge me on how much I was like my mother, they liked me for who I was and not for who I could be.
XoXo
'cause I don't care for your fairytales
You're so worried about the maiden though you know
She's only waiting on the next best thing
I don't care
I don't care
Worry bout the maiden though you know
She's only waiting spent the whole life being graded on the sanctity of patience and a dumb
Appreciation
But the story needs some mending and a better happy ending
Cause I don't want the next best thing
No no I don't want the next best thing
I walked up the stairs, the last and final one of us all. I was ready for bed, but I have to admit, I missed sleeping at Aunt Andromeda's house. Everything seemed like it was happy-go-lucky there, here everything seemed so strung up on schoolwork and it seemed like we could never have any fun. I lay down on my bed, not bothering to turn on my pajamas and then fumbled for my diary. I pulled out a quill and the diary that had held all of my secrets ever since my eighth birthday. I started to write.
Dear Diary,
Today we came back to Hogwarts. The magical school for Witches and Wizards. It's actually pretty fun. I miss Aunt Andromeda and hanging out with Teddy though, they have quickly become my family. The only family I have, though. I don't know what I would do without them, they treat me as though I was more closely related to them than I really am.
Anyway, when we got back, I got to see Aspen again. I didn't realize how much I missed her. She has quickly become my sister in many ways. So again, anyway. James and I fought again today. We seem to be doing that more often. I don't know why, but I guess I'll find out soon enough. Aspen and Fred got him to apologize though, which was good. I really don't like fighting with him, anymore than I can imagine I would like to fight with Aspen. Which isn't very much.
So that was all I had to say.
Again, tomorrow,
Acacia Grace Lestrange
XoXo
So there you go. I hope you liked it! I will definitely be continuing this one! Remember, read and review!
-Ed
