Chapter Five: The First Attack

The two weeks after her dream, Madeline was completely miserable. Everywhere she went people would whisper:
"There's that crazy first year."
"There's the lunatic who screams in her sleep."
Madeline had no intended to spend her first couple of weeks at Hogwarts, having everyone think she was crazy. She groaned and walked down stairs to get some breakfast. There she spotted James, Rose, and Albus sitting down at the middle table, A little towards the front. She sat down next to Rose across from James.
"Hey guys."
"Hey Crazy!" James said, beaming up at her. She rolled her eyes.
"Don't worry Maddy, James is only kidding no one here, actually thinks your crazy." Rose said trying to be reassuring, but failed miserably.
"Whatever.. does anyone know what classes we have today?" Maddy pointed her question at Albus who was stuffing himself with bacon.
"I dunno." he said with a mouth full. Maddy groaned and Rose pulled out her schedule.
"Well you two idiots are in luck, because we have all classes together today." Maddy sighed in relief.
"How did you both lose your schedules in the first week!" James asked amazed.
"I left in the Slughorn's class, and when I went back for it... it wasn't there." Maddy said, and Albus swallowed his bacon.
"And I just dunno where I left mine so... here we both are without any clue when are classes start."
"Well charms with Professor Flittwick, starts in about ten minutes so, I would hurry up eating!" Rose said, and left to get her things.
"Well that doesn't help me! What comes after charms ROSE!" Albus screamed from across the room, but Rose couldn't hear (or pretended like she couldn't) and just kept walking.
"I guess we'll just have to carry everything." Maddy sighed, grabbing a piece of toast and leaving.
"B-but, but, but." Maddy rolled her eyes.
"Fine Albus do you want, but if you forget something and a teacher gives you detention you're going to wish you'd listen to me!" Maddy warned before getting up and leaving to retrieve her things. She marched her way to Gryffindor tower. The Fat Lady was practicing her singing.
"Mischief Manage!" Maddy yelled at the Fat Lady, and a couple of second years ran off in terror.
"Hold on a minute I'm trying to-" Maddy interrupted her.
"I don't have a minute my classes start soon, and I need my books so let me in you miserable fat ass!" The Fat Lady looked disgusted.
"Well I never-" Maddy interrupted her again.
"MISCHIEF MANAGE!" she screamed, and the Fat Lady stared at her for a minute angry as ever but, in the end reluctantly let her in. She rolled her eyes and piled into the Gryffindor common room scowling as she reached the stairs. Ally Finnigan was lying on her bed waiting for her. She sighed and went over to her, reaching down underneath her bed to retrieve her books.
"Hey Maddy how are you sweetie?" Ally's fake sincere voice echoed through the dormitory. Madeline's teeth gritted together and she tried to form her best fake smile.
"Oh I'm good how bout you." She said piling her books in her knapsack.
"Oh good, good.I was wondering sweetie... you're friends with the Potters right?"
Maddy clenched her fist at her side.
"Yup thats right."
"Well you know the older one James.. right?" Maddy's face couldn't conceal her death glare.
"Yes! Now get to your point Finnigan, I don't have all fricken day!" Maddy shoved the remainder of her books and home work into her bag, and paused to look at Ally while she spoke.
"Well I was just uhh...err... wondering... I mean do you think he's... is he..-" Maddy interrupted her yet again, it seemed like she was doing that a lot today.
"If you're interested in that then ask James! Not me! Because I don't know or care about that." Maddy huffed her side bangs, and pulled her knapsack over one shoulder, before leaving the room. Her pigtails bobbed up and down as she walked down the stairs, a sore look never leaving her face. She reached the line for Charms Class,( Mr. Flittwick wasn't there yet) to find Albus already standing there, holding a spot for her. She eyed him warily and realized he only had his wand with him. She groaned and slapped her hand against her head. "You only brought your fricken wand?" She half yelled, half laughed at him, and he smirked.
"YUP" he said extending the 'p.'
"Nothing... not one book Albus?" He smiled mischievously, and shook his head.
"Not even... homework?" His face went red and he turned away from her, confirming that he didn't have it.
"I wonder what Professor Rivers would say?" His eyes lost their color, and he gulped. Professor Kaitlyn Rivers, was their new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. She was absolutely terrifying, and you wouldn't think so either. She was a skinny woman, with bright white hair, that was always pulled back in a ponytail. She had green eyes, and brutally pale skin. She always wore this horrible blue eye shadow and scarlet red lipstick, that never went with her complexion. Beside being ugly, she was nasty. She would smash things in her room, slam books down on the table, People swear that in her detention she tortures you... literally. All the first years including Albus and Maddy were frightened of her.

"What'll you think she'll do?" He whispered to her, and she giggled.
"Oh I don't know... probably the Cruciatus curse." She laughed out loud, and he whimpered. "Well Albus you know what they always say.. It's better to be prepared for everything and nothing happens, then to be prepared for nothing and everything happens."
"Who the hell says that?" He asked, and she blushed.
"My mom." She looked down at the ground, and he snorted. Just then Rose came, almost gliding into site.
"HEY GUYS!" She said a little to cheerfully. Maddy and Albus stared at each other for a moment before speaking in unison:
"Why are you soo happy?" Rose smirked.
"Glad you asked-"
"Oh noo." Albus whined, and Maddy giggled.
"While I was walking up the stairs, I heard Professor Flittwick talking to Professor Rivers, and he said something about an open book pop quiz today!" She clapped her hands, and Albus went white.
"Crap!" He cursed under his breath.
" Dumbass..." Maddy rolled her eyes at him before turning to Rose "He forgot all of his books Rosie." Maddy said beaming. Rose stifled a laugh.
"Well you're screwed!" His face lit up, and it was as if a light bulb went off in his head.
"Maybe not!" He pulled out his wand, and Rose gave a horrified expression.
"What are you going to do with that?" Albus rolled his eyes at her, but didn't answer.
"Accio MY CHARMS TEXTBOOK!" Maddy and Rose ducked quickly, and looked sideways. Nothing happened. They both started to laugh and point at Albus.
"Guess someone didn't do the spell-" Maddy couldn't finish her sentence, because Albus's textbook hit her in the back of the head, before landing with a thud on the floor. Albus smirked triumphantly and grabbed hold of the textbook on the floor. Maddy pulled out hers, and hit him in the arm with it. "You dick you did it on purpose!" Her face turned a bright scarlet and he threw his hands up defensively.
"Excuse me Ms. Teriminee!" Maddy's face turned redder if that was even possible, before turning to face a very angry Professor Flittwick.
"Sir I-i." She tried to start but, he placed his hand in front for her to stop.
"You Ms. Teriminee will be staying after for detention Monday, for Violence, and Disgusting Language!" He yelled and she nodded. Albus smirked, and snorted at her. "AND YOU MR. POTTER! YOU WILL ACCOMPANY HER FOR NOT USING MAGIC PROPERLY!" His smirked quickly faded, and he nodded. Professor Flittwick, then marched his stubby legs up to the front to unlock the doors, of the classroom.
"C'mon guys this is gunna be great!" Rose cheered as, she pushed the two other kids inside of the classroom.

All students from the Syltherin, and Gryffindor house came out of Professor Flittwick, absolutely miserable. The quiz that they had just taken, even if it was open book test, was confusing, and horrible, and obviously not meant for first years. The worst part was that Professor Flittwick, kept muttering about Professor Rivers. Meaning that she probably offended him, meaning that he was going to be in a sore mood for the rest of the day.
"She's a nightmare, I'm telling you!" Albus complained as the kids came out of the classroom.
"Oh I'm sure that test wasn't entirely her fault Albus." Rose said, and he looked at her like she had three heads.
"I'm positive it was ALL her fault!" He shouted, and Rose took a step back.
"Well I think you're wrong, I mean I like Professor Rivers. She's strict but, that's good... right Maddy?"Maddy nodded at Rose but, when Rose looked away she turned to Albus, and shook her head with wide eyes. Rose then started to walk off in the direction of Transfiguration Class, when Albus leaned down to whisper in Maddy's ear.
"Why don't we ditch class and sneak off to Hagrids?" Maddy nodded, and clutched her stomach, in 'pain.'
"Owwwww" She whined loudly for Rose to hear. Rose stopped dead in her tracks, and came rushing over to Maddy.
"What's the matter?" She said leaning down to Maddy's low level.
"My stomach hurts... I think I'm gunna be sick." Maddy then held her hand over her mouth.
"Oh why don't I take you to infirmary?" Rose started to steer Maddy away from Albus, but he cut in.
"No! I'll do it. I mean honestly isn't Transfiguration your favorite class Rose? Wouldn't it stink if you were stuck in the infirmary for the entire lesson? No I'll take Maddy don't worry about it." Rose looked skeptical but agreed. Maddy and Albus left Rose, and started to run when they got out of sight. "C'mon Teddy told me about this secret passage way!" He gripped her arm, and started to lead her to the dungeons. They entered a room, that looked like it hadn't been used in at least decade. It had blue walls, old singed sleeping bags scattered on the marble floor, a wooden desk that held a radio, and a large painting of a girl in the middle of the room. Albus approached the picture frame, and opened it. There was a large gaping whole, that looked like an underground cellar. Albus hoisted himself up into it, before helping Maddy. It was rather spooky, the walls creaked, and the water on the floor made swooshing sounds that echoed through out the whole cellar. Maddy gripped Albus's arm, digging her nails in. He winced in pain, but got used to it quickly. They stopped at a fork in their path, which lead either right, left, or straight.
"Which way do we go?" Maddy asked, looking up at Albus.
"Ummm right.. yeah right ... 'cas Left is outside Hogwarts, and straight is Hogsmeade...so right." He then let go of her hand and started to run. "Last one to Hagrid's is a rotten egg!" He screamed and ran as fast as he could, she chased after him. Soon the game turned physical, and they would push each other lightly to get ahead in the game. Maddy almost won, but Albus tackled her to the ground and they fell on the muddy wet ground, in the cellar. They both immediately started laughing. Maddy leaned her head on his shoulder, and clutched her stomach, Albus leaned his head on hers, and did the same with his stomach. They both could hardly breathe, for at least a good couple of minutes. Until they heard a familiar voice:
"Albus? 's that you?" Maddy giggled, and Albus stood up.
"Yes Hagrid, it's me and Maddy my friend." He pulled opened the door on the top of the cellar, and Hagrid helped Albus out, before helping Maddy.
"What're yeh thinkin' comin' ter my house? Yeh could've gotten in trouble!" Hagrid, almost yelled to the two children.
"Well we wanted to see our favorite teacher!" Albus chimed, and Hagrid went bright red, a smile tugging on his lips.
" 'lright c'mon in, I guess I'll give yeh some lunch." Maddy's eye went wide, and she tugged Albus closer, as they walked to Hagrid's house, to whisper in his ear.
" Lunch that means we skipped more than one class!" She hissed in his ear, and he smiled sheepishly, mouthing a 'sorry.' She sighed but released him. When they got inside of Hagrid's he sat them down in large, shabby, pink chairs. There they sat and drank tea, awaiting the fish that Hagrid was cooking for them. Fang rolled up next to Maddy and fell asleep on her lap.
"I tink ol' Fang likes yeh!" Hagrid said beaming up at her, she smiled back. Hagrid sat across from them. "So how's Hogwarts workin' out fur yeh?" Albus took a sip of his tea, before answering.
"Oh it's working out great for me Hagrid, but for Maddy..." He leaned in so that he could whisper to Hagrid. "Everyone thinks she's crazy!" He then fell back in his chair, and cackled, Maddy blushed.
"Oh you can, can it! Maddy doesn' seem crazy ter me!" Hagrid yelled at Albus.
"Thanks Hagrid." Maddy smiled up at him, and then turned to glare at Albus.
"Oh c'mon you know I don't think you're crazy Maddy, I was only poking fun." Albus through his hands out defensively. Maddy rolled her eyes in response and Hagrid followed her lead.
"Whatever Albus." Maddy said taking a sip of her tea. A strange smell lingered, in the room, and Hagrid shot up from his chair, making everything move.
"The fish 's ready!" He said, and went to the back to get it.
"I think Hagrid likes you Maddy, he doesn't usually defend people like that, unless he really likes them." Maddy blushed and went to take another sip of her tea, but instead she threw it on the table, and gasped at the sight. It was of a girl, lying down unconscious. Albus took a look at her horror struck face, before looking at the cup. "What's the matter Maddy? I don't see anything wrong." She grabbed the cup from him, and the same clear as day image of the unconscious girl,was plastered there. She pointed to it, tilted sideways, and even shoved it in his face but, he didn't seem to get the picture. "What?" He asked a final time, but she just shook her head.
"Nothing, never mind." She sat back in the chair, and Hagrid came back with the fish.
"Well dig in!" He exclaimed and they did.

After Lunch, Hagrid thought it would be best to escort them back to the castle. When they got there everyone was hustling and bustling. "What's going on?" Maddy asked Albus and Hagrid, who both shurgged and crept foward. The crowd of kids was doubling, and Hagrid had to push himself through.
"Move i'm a teacher!" He yelled and all of the kids, moved to a side. There lying on the ground, was Ally Finnigan, she was unconscious. Their was broken glass around her, and their were scraps all over her body, and blood was trickling down her neck. Hagrid picked her up and started to carry her to the infirmary. "You lot get back ter yer dorms! NOW!" He bellowed, and everybody started to rush back. Maddy felt a tear roll down her cheek, she looked over at Albus.
"That is what I saw in the tea cup." She whimpered, and his eyes went wide. She covered her mouth with her hand, and the other Albus held tightly as they stood there, just staring at the space where Ally was, only moments ago.

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