Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter characters, Rowling has all the credit. The artists have credit for their own songs as well, I just love music.

'Italics'- thoughts

'Bold'- singing

'Bold/italicized'- just the song that goes to the chapter.

'((Bold and in double parentheses))'- Singing with Siren abilities, with only one set of parentheses its talking with the ability.

Author Note: Okay I reached a bit of a block at the end so I decided to shake things up, hope you guys like it lol. And sorry again, puppies…life consuming…I can't wait until their big and trained. Hey here's an idea if anyone can guess my puppies' names I'll write a one-shot of your choice for you! ^_^ (Here's a hint their names are from the Harry Potter series…hehe Oh! And they're both girls, so good luck!)

Chapter 15

It had been a few days since our 'encounter' with the woman, people had pumped me for details the first few days but I only gave vague answers. Steve and Chris where the guys to go to, to get every detail from that day, they would stand up and tell it like they were hero's. The Ministry was able to keep it quite outside the school, although some students did tell their parents, then Aurors would go visit and example everything; how no one was hurt, no one was taken, blah, blah, blah…

It was now Thursday and it was only today they let us wonder back outside the school. I was walking down a hall to the chorus room when Steve and Chris stepped out in front of me and scared me half way to seeing that snake-eye-crazed-lunatic.

"Hey Alexis." They said at the same time. "Merlin, warning next time boys, please. And aren't you supposed to be at Quidditch tryouts Steve?" I said as I let out a breath. "Sorry," Both Steve and Chris mumbled. "I got the Quidditch thing covered; I told Charlie I'd be a bit late." Chris said, and Steve followed quickly after, "But we had to sneak because we don't want anyone to head us off." "We want to ask you this together." Chris said once again, my head was turning back and forth between them the whole time.

"Okay, well what is it?" I asked putting my hands on my hips. "We wanted to know if you be our date for the first Hogsmede visit?" Steve said with a puppy dog face on. "The Hogsmede visit? That's like a month away… and you both want me to be your date?" My eyes darted between the two; they wanted me to double date them on the Hogsmede trip?

"Yeah we figured if we asked now no one could beat everyone to the punch," Chris said "Unless someone's already beatin us…" Steve said looking over at his brother. "Oh, man I knew we should have asked right when we got off the train!" Chris shouted before they both turned to me, "Did someone ask you?" they said together.

I couldn't help but laugh, these brothers were very entertaining. "No, no one's asked me." "Sweet!" Steve said doing a fist pump, "So what's your answer?" Chris said leaning forward a bit. I delayed answering for a few seconds studying both of them, they both had hopeful expressions on their faces, 'It would definitely be an interesting day with those two boys'. "Sure, I'll go to Hogsmede with you two."

"Alright!!" "Yes!!" they both did a fist pump this time then high-fived each other. Chris looked back to me, "So we'll meet you down stairs, outside on the day then, okay?" "And if anyone asks just tell them you already have dates." Steve said with a wink. I laughed and nodded, "Okay, I'll inform others I'm taken. Bye you two…" I said as I walked between them. "Bye…" they both said at the same time again.

"Hey, wait up! I'm going that way too!" Chris called after me running to catch up as I waited. He laughed, "Sorry…" "Its fine," I winked at him and began walking again; I heard his laughter as he followed.

After Chris and I entered the chorus room we went our separate ways, he went over to a group of guys; that included Al in it, and I went to find my teacher; today I had to audition for first string.

Mrs. Ruthford saw me approaching, "There you are dear. Are you ready?" "Yes professor" I nodded politely to her. "Oh, but first dear," she said waving her hand for me to come closer, "I been informed by Headmistress about your unique ability, but can you sing normally or is it just…" She said hesitantly.

"No, I can sing normal Mrs. Ruthford." I said giving a small smile so she'd relax. "Okay then, let's get on with it. Go on up to the stage, dear and what will you be singing today?"

"I going to sing a song called 'The Voice' but Celtic Woman." I said as we walked up front. "Ah, that's a very good song, very challenging in the vocal range. It has been sung beautifully, your setting the bar very high Miss Malfoy." Mrs. Ruthford said looking down at me asking if I was sure. "Yes, it's one of my Fathers favorites; he likes me to sing it for him whenever I can." I said with a smile, 'Mrs. Ruthford you wouldn't believe her ears…'

So Mrs. Ruthford ordered a few people on stage and they set up their equipment, and with a wave of her wand they had sheets of music in front of them. Al and his other friends Daniel; I remembered him from the train, were up n stage waiting by two different sets of drums, that I assumed they were going to play in the song. 'My, my, Albus must be talented in a range of instruments.'

I smiled at Al and Daniel before turning around to face Mrs. Ruthford, and the now large crowd that had gathered to listen. I nodded to Mrs. Ruthford and she gave the cue for the band people to pay attention as I began to sing.

As I sang no one talked and they all listened with this lost look on their face and when I hit the long high-note at the end everyone applauded.

"Well, I dare saw you are one of the best talents that have ever walked in my class Miss Malfoy." Mrs. Ruthford said standing and walking over to me as I descended the stage. "Does any of that talent come from your…'experience' or is that all you?" she asked in code, I chuckled when she used 'experience' as code for my ability.

"To be honest I not exactly sure. All I know is that I love to sing, and I was fortunate enough to get a good voice." I said shrugging. I had always assumed I could sing naturally good because of my background but no one ever told me for sure; like I said there really isn't much known about Siren's. Only my Mother would have the answer and I didn't plan on making a trip to see her any time soon.

Mrs. Ruthford nodded, "Well that aside, congratulations you've just made first string, fifth year." She saw the disappointed look on my face and chuckled, "It wouldn't be fair to start bending the rules now would it?"

"You wouldn't hear any complaining from me." I said shrugging looking slightly up at her. She laughed out right this time, "Now, now sweetie, you will be able to perform with the upper classmen during competitions and concerts. Don't worry your seventh year will be here before you know it." She said smiling and giving a one armed hug.

I gave a weak smile back and nodded, 'Anything to get me out of this awkward hug…' Then two voices came from behind me, "Alexis that was incredible!" "Yeah, girl you blew everyone out of the water!" Jasmine and Crystal came to a stop on either side of me. 'Thank Merlin,' I said in my head as Mrs. Ruthford released me when Jasmine and Crystal stopped at my sides.

"Now," Mrs. Ruthford said before we could get a conversation started, 'And away from her´ I thought to myself. She wasn't a horrible woman she just had that old woman vibe about her where she could be your best friend or worst enemy, and I did not need another grandmother…

"Let's get you introduced to the other First strings, okay dear?" Mrs. Ruthford said motioning with an open arm to follow her. I case quick glances to either of my sides with a look that said 'leave-me-and-you'll-pay' look that caused both Crystal and Jasmine to laugh. But thankfully they looped arms with me and dragged me after Mrs. Ruthford.

"Here, are all the First strings," Mrs. Ruthford said coming to a stop in front of a rather large group. 'How convenient they all hang-out in one spot…' I thought sarcastically to myself. "Let me introduce you to your year first… Fifth years come forward please!" She said in a raised voice over the talking and the students did as asked.

"Okay, going from left to right; Jack Burns, Alice Hanner, Justin Bell, Kim Brown, Brittany Collins, and Christopher Wetzel. And the two at your sides, are Crystal Swan and Jasmine Evans." Mrs. Ruthford said announcing everyone's names. "Everyone this is Alexis Malfoy, a new First string."

There was a mix of nods and waves and I did both back. I took a moment to see which houses they resided in; Jack Burns and Alice Hanner were both in my house, Slytherin; Kim Brown and Brittany Collins were both in Jasmines' house, Ravenclaw; and Justin Bell was in Crystal's house, Huffelpuff.

"Now how about Sixth year, we have Samantha Codwell (Gryffindor), Zack Slays (Gryffindor), Mike Perns (Ravenclaw), Claes Jones (Ravenclaw), Barbara Sims (Huffelpuff), James Grims (Gryffindor), Colin Conners (Huffelpuff), Rick McLagger (Gryffindor), Saia Lang (Ravenclaw), Jason Carson (Huffelpuff), and Matt Cullus (Huffelpuff)." Mrs. Ruthford said as I matched their houses with names. This first string has two more the sixth string, if I counted correctly.

"And now, finally, seventh string! Angelica Harding (Slytherin), Henrietta Whoahs (Slytherin), Rico Shields (Slytherin), Seth Greenyear (Huffelpuff), Joey Langer (Ravenclaw), Scott O'Riley (Gryffindor), CJ Jones (Gryffindor), Stephanie Mills (Huffelpuff), Jackie Sader (Slytherin), and Lockheart Grey (Ravenclaw)."

Mrs. Ruthford went on to introduce the other years, but I didn't pay attention because to be honest they were younger than me and why would I care? That and half of them didn't know what to make of me; being a Malfoy, but they probably would never voice it so they'd survive class uninjured.

So after Mrs. Ruthford introduced all the first string she excused herself; Chris was shooting off fireworks with his wand inside and he managed to light some of the curtains on fire and they needed tending to, Jasmine pulled me over to the fifth year group to get to know them a bit better.

"No, you come in later I sing that part. You come in on the next line before the chorus picks up." Brittany scolded Kim in an annoyed voice. "No, I'm telling you I'm supposed to sing that line not you!" Kim shouted back, apparently Brittany wasn't the only one getting annoyed.

I leaned over to Jasmine, "Do they always fight like that?" Jasmine now had an annoyed look on her face, "No, only when I'm not around to yell at them both…" Kim then turned to Jasmine, "Would you tell her that's my line to sing!" "Would you shut up! It's my line and you know it, maybe you'll score second singer next time if you ever stop whining." Brittany shouted back in retort.

"SHUT UP! Both of you geez… let me see that line you two are bitching about." Jasmine said loudly. 'I didn't know she could yell that loud…' Jasmine read the music lyrics sheet and looked back up to the girls, "Sorry Kim, but Brittany is right that is her line to sing, then you go next." Brittany gave Kim a 'told-you-so' look and Kim huffed and crossed her arms.

"Anyway, I came over to let you all meet Alexis," Jasmine said gaining the two girl's attention again. "Alexis, these two girls are my main backups and I usually sing with them in a group." Jasmine said half-heartedly motioning to the girls. I nodded politely, "Hi."

"Hi, you were really good up on stage, how long have you been singing?" Brittany asked. I smiled, "As long as I've been able to talk." "Wow, my mom told me to do it. She said it was just like learning to play an instrument, you learn things easier if you master it. I don't know if it's true but I've never had problems." Kim added in shrugging at the end.

"That could be true I don't have problems learning things; unless it pertains to Herbology…I loathe Herbology…" I said with an unpleasant look on my face. The girls laughed and Crystal spoke up, "Yeah, what's to learn it either eats you or it doesn't. But no we have to get down and dirty with them e-v-e-r-y-d-a-y…" We all laughed again and continued to bash Herbology for a while.

Later we ended up lounging around chatting with Al and his friends, and others who stopped passing by. Nothing much else to do in this large castle and I had no real desire to go outside it was cloudy anyway.

During one part of the conversation I noticed Al's gaze focused elsewhere. I followed his gaze and found a girl who had dark brown hair down just past her shoulders, her badge told me she was Gryffindor, she looked older then us too. When she turned her head is when I recognized her, it was Samantha Codwell in the Sixth year first strings. I elbowed Al a bit and he looked at me, I raised my eyebrows in a suggestive manner and nodded over to the older girl. He cast a quick glance back at her, "What?" he asked innocently. I just rolled my eyes and rejoined the conversation and Al smiled and did the same.

The rest of the day progressed like that; we wandered down to lunch where we all separated to our tables. I talked with some of the Slytherin girls about boys and they told me of those who were 'unattainable' 'Ha, pl-e-ase….'

Then we all wandered back to the chorus room and sang different songs making each other laugh in amusement. Mrs. Ruthford didn't appreciate our dancing that we made up to go with the songs... so that part didn't last too long.

I didn't see much of Rose or James, or Lily for that matter…only a brief passing in the halls. I'd make up for lost time later *winks*.