NEW GIRL

A Harry Potter FanFiction

Chapter Nineteen

Well, the day had finally arrived. The day of the "epic" gathering. It seemed half of Hogwarts was going to turn up. I sat looking around the Room of Requirement. I was starting to have doubts.

"Are you sure this is a good idea?" I asked Monique.

"Sure it is." She replied nonchalantly as she put out the last of the candles. The room did look amazing. I had suggested we use candles instead of regular lighting, so there were floating tea lights everywhere casting a soft glow over the now gigantic room. I think I was a bit in love with the Room of Requirement. It had created a gigantic room, with big comfy couches, large cushions on the floor, throw rugs, tables, basically everything you could want for a party. Monique kept reassuring me it was going to be great, but I couldn't shake the bad feeling I had. It would be exciting though to get dressed up. Speaking of dressing up, I checked my watch, 6pm.

"Hey Mon, six o'clock, lets get that ass into gear!"

She shook it in my direction.

"Ok, let's do this shit."

We had a great turn out; the party was in full swing. Music loud, people making out and plenty of booze. I liked playing host with Monique. I made sure everyone's drinks were full and that they were all having a good time. It appeared that they were. I stopped to look around the room. There had been one face I hadn't seen all night that I hoped and prayed I would. Surely, Theo wouldn't miss this. Wouldn't Draco drag him to it? I continued my search. Face after face after face. Then all of sudden, there he was across the room. I acted quickly trying to get to him. The crowd began to part as I pushed my way across to him. Suddenly my brain kicked into gear. What was I doing? He couldn't see me rushing across the room! Then I would seem like a keeno. I slowed myself down, casually chatting to people on my way. I did a circle around him and slowly backed into him.

"Oh, I'm sorry." I said hurriedly, not looking up. I went to move on. His hand wrapt around my arm.

"You're not going anywhere." He said in a low voice that sent waves of excitement over me. I couldn't help but smile to myself. I looked up and faked shock.

"Oh my God! Theo! I didn't know you were coming!" I put my arms around him and hugged him. He smelt so good. The way a guy is supposed to. Not over bearing, just enough for it to be there. It was a clean smell. I sighed.

"So, what have you been up to stranger?" He asked, with a slight smile.

"Not too much, just class, organising this." I motioned to the crowd.

"Ahhhh, nice, nice. Now, have I mentioned how beautiful you are looking tonight?"

I blushed heavily.

"No." I said in almost a whisper, my eyes on the floor. He brought himself close, and softly lifted my head to meet his eyes.

"You look absolutely beautiful Mong, you always do."

I could have jumped him right then and there.

"You alright babes?" A familiar voice asked.

I turned to see Harry.

"Yes." I said with a smile. "I just had something on my face; Theo was kindly getting it for me."

Both boys glared at each other as Harry placed his arm around me. Something twisted in Theo's face.

"How are you Harry?" Theo asked, dripped in fake politeness.

"Alright." Harry said shortly.

"Only alright? Not good? Or wonderful? Terrific even?"

"What do you care?" Harry asked confused. I didn't quite understand why Theo was speaking like this. He twisted his head to the side.

"Well, I'm just concerned that the "Boy who Lived" is unhappy. I don't see why you should be. You have the fame, the glory, the girl."

"What's that supposed to mean?"

"Tsk tsk, and they all say that Harry Potter is bright."

"Look mate, I don't know what your problem is but –"

Suddenly it clicked in. This wasn't Theo. I butted into the conversation.

"Theo, I think you should leave."

His eyes narrowed as he turned to face me.

"Potter, you must teach your woman some manners."

"Don't you dare – "

I interrupted again.

"Theo, leave now."

"And what will you do about it? You're nothing but a stupid little mudblood."

By now, most of the crowd had turned their attention on us.

"Theo, I don't know what the fuck you're playing at, but don't you dare call my girlfriend that!" Harry raised his wand. Ron, Hermione, Draco and Monique pushed through the crowd to join us.

"Harry, please don't." I whispered.

"Ha! So Potter thinks he can beat me. I have allies in this room. Malfoy, Sangster, both of you owe me your allegiance, do not deny me."

"My family don't owe you shit." Monique spat. Draco raised his wand, "What are you crazy?" Monique whispered.

"I could take on…" Draco broke off as Theo turned to face him, his eyes could almost burn your soul.

"Oh dear God." Draco murmured.

"That's what I thought boy. Back away."

"This is bullshit!" Harry yelled "Expeli-"

However, it was too late. Theo got in before him. A blinding green light flashed before us and there was a thud as Harry fell to the ground. Panic rose, the crowd began to scream. I looked to Theo as he regained control of himself. It was chaos, people running everywhere, trying to escape. We were going to be caught.

"I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry." He kept repeating.

"Theo just leave, quickly!" I said hurriedly as I dropped to my knees at Harry's side. It was too late. Snape came bursting through the door.

"What is going on here?" Snape bellowed. The remaining students ran through the door. All that were left were Theo, Draco, Monique, Ron, Hermione, Myself and hopefully an alive Harry.

"Who is responsible for this?"

We were silent.

"WHO IS RESPONSIBLE?"

"I am." Theo said quietly.

"Nott? Well…" Snape stood there puzzled, "You shall be punished for this. Granger, Weasley, get Potter up to the Hospital Wing."

"Sir, could I have a word with you, I think you should know – "

"Later Monique. Now, whose idea was it to have this party?"

We stood there shame faced.

"That was me again." Theo said. Snape stood there shocked.

"What has gotten into you?"

"Well, sir, if you'd just let me – "

"Not now Sangster! Now Nott, I'm so angry with you I just –"

"Sir, I am responsible for the party." I took a step forward.

"Tongkummark?"

"Me too." Monique stepped towards me.

"Same." Said Draco following Monique.

"Right. That is it. Draco, Monique 25 points each from your respective houses. Tongkummark, Nott, you shall serve detention with me tomorrow night. I want you both outside my office by 7pm, you understand?"

"But sir, that hardly seems –"

"May I suggest Monique that you stop talking before I decide to put you into detention as well."

Monique shut her mouth.

"Now, off to bed. All of you."

And that is exactly what we did.