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If At First You Don't Succeed...
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Har-Harry/H-Hermione/R-Ron/L-Uny(Lunyava)/V-Tally(Victalany)/A-Aqua(Aquaphyna)/Ak-Akemi
Year 7:
Harry and his friends had been back at Hogwarts for a little over three weeks, when they received three new transfer students from the American Magic school. Three girl transfers. Their names: Aquaphyna, Lunyava, and Victalany Pheonix. Three sisters with three very different styles. Victalany, had medium length dark brown hair, with lighter streaks and was always wearing something pink. Lunyava, had short black hair and was always wearing dark, or black. Aquaphyna, was in between the two. Her medium brown hair with slightly dark highlights complemented her face shape, along with her cool shaded wardrobe. Now, as he sisters constantly wondered, out loud sometimes....
L- When are you going to get a boyfriend?
V- Lady, you got some serious issues.
A- I just don't feel that I have to be in a relationship in order to be happy.
L- All we're saying is that you should at least think about going out with, maybe one guy. I mean, you haven't gone out since- (looks sad)
A- In a good while, and I don't intend on breaking that streak yet. (looks at watch) I'm going for a walk before dinner. Later.
V- Later.
L- See ya.
Aquaphyna headed out to the grounds, with her mixed Tiger/Cheetah/Lion, Trinity, while her sisters went up to the Gryffindor Common Room.
V- We're gonna have to do somethin' 'bout that girl.
L- Well, my dear Tally, I think the only thing that girl needs is..... a man.
V- A man?
L- Yes.
V- And where are we gonna find one that will be persistent enough to go after her?
Just then, Harry and Ron came in, taking about Aquaphyna.
R- Mate, did you see her?
Har- Yes, and I swear, if I had the stomach for it, I'd ask her out.
They continued talking all the way up to the boy's dormitory. Lunyava turned back to Tally, with a mischievous look on her face.
V- Uh-oh. I know that look and it's never good.
L- I think we've just found lucky guy number one.
V- Uny, I'm not so sure.
L- It's either this, or we let Aqua die alone.
V- Well, I dunno.
L- How many opportunities are we gonna get to do something nice for our sister's own good?
V- Oh, ok. But, if this goes south, you're taking all of the blame.
L- Fine.
V- Alright. Let's get to it.
After two weeks of trying to snag Aquaphyna her sister's way, Harry decided to try things his way.
L- What do you mean by, 'your way'?
Har- I mean, my way. Every time I've done it your way, it never worked. Don't tell me you forgotten about the time she almost slapped me.
V- Examples.
Har- Well....
=Flashback=
Harry was partnered with Aquaphyna in Herbology when they worked with a newly discovered, 'quick-grass'. Like quick-sand, but grass instead.
Har- You need some help?
A- Nope. (stabs grass with garden rake) I got it.
Har- Ok. If you need help, you can just ask me.
A- 'Kay. Thanks. (smiles pleasantly)
He leaned over to blow in her war, but leaned too far and fell down, causing everyone to laugh.
=End Flashback=
L- One time. No big deal.
Har- 'One time'? Apparently, you've forgotten about the time after that.
=Flashback=
Harry was playing Quidditch against Hufflepuff. Once, while dodging a Bludger, he slid off of his broom, and landed on Aquaphyna in the stands.
Har- I'm sorry. Are you alright?
A- Yeah. I'm fine.
He got up, summoned his broom and caught the Snitch five minutes later. He caught it with his mouth, however, due to the fact he was looking at Aquaphyna in the stands.
=End Flashback=
Har- Then the most recent time, I almost got slapped.
L- I was just trying to loosen your tongue a little.
Har- Well, you loosened it a little too much.
V- What's left that you can do? You gonna cook her favorite food for her?
Har- Yeah.
L&V- What?
Har- I'll cook her favorite food for her.
L- Do you even know how to cook?
Har- No, I'm just going to pretend. Yes, I know how to cook. By the way.... what is her favorite food?
V&L- (look at each other) Crepe Suzette.
Har- Ok, don't know how to make that. (snaps fingers) Hermione!
Harry got up and fled the common room.
L- Uh, wha- did i miss something?
V- I don't know. Did you?
L- Grr.
He ran down to the Great Hall, where Hermione, along with other students, were studying and doing homework.
Har- Hermione. You're a girl
H- (looks down shirt) Ha, would you look at that.
R- I will. (happily)
H- You will not. (pushes him away)
Har- Where are the cooking books in the library?
H- I don't know. All of my recipes are in my head. You might try the 'Recreation Section'.
Har- Thank you.
He ran up to the library, going straight for the 'Recreation Section'. He looked through book after book for instructions on how to make crepe suzette. Eventually, he went through all of the cook books that he could find.
Har- Aw, come on!
He pounded his fists on the bookshelf , causing something to fall from the top shelf onto his head, before clattering on the floor at his feet. Still rubbing his head, he picked up the book. He turned it over and his eyes widened in delight as the front cover read: 'Crepe Making For Dummies'.
Har- Yes. (whispered)
He took the book up to the desk that Madame Pince sat at.
MP- Yes?
Har- I would like to check out this book.
MP- (looks at book) You want to learn how to cook?
Har- No, it- (sigh) Never mind.
MP- (scribbles in book) There.
Taking the book straight up to her dorm, he paged through it, to find a recipe and directions on how to make Crepe Suzette. After finding it, he waited until everyone had gone to bed, before sneaking down to the then deserted kitchen, to make a test set. He no more than flipped it over in the pan, when he felt a tap on his shoulder, making him jump.
A- Easy there, dude.
Har- Aquaphyna! Uh, what-?
A- Whoa. It's Aqua. Aquaphyna is for when I'm in trouble. Am I in trouble?
Har- Uh, no.
A- Ok then.
Har- So, Aqua.
A- Yes?
Har- What are you doing in the kitchen at 11:45 at night?
A- I just came down for a late night snack.
She walked over to the kitchen island and sat on the counter top. The smell from the contents of the pan wafted over to her nose.
A- Mm. That smells good.
Har- Yes, well, (takes out Brandy bottle) I like to cook on occasion. (pours some into pan)
A- Are you making Cr-?
Har- Crepe Suzette? Yes. Do, you, like, Crepe Suzette?
A- Uh, yeah. It's one of my favorite food.
Har- (innocently) Is it?
A- Yeah, why? You some kinda old romantic or something?
Har- Romantic, yes. Old, no.
A- I see.
Harry removed the pan from the stove and used his wand to light the brandy. He then walked over to Aqua on the counter.
A- I'm impressed. You're also an aspiring arsonist.
Har- You know, ma'am. Brandy flames, definitely light your beauty.
A- That's a strange line.
Har- I'm trying to be different than the guys that were trying to get your attention.
A- Really? So, tell me, Harry. What kind of guys were they?
He put the food on a plate and placed the pan in the sink.
Har- Well, I'm sure you've had, the 'wow-golly-gee' types. (talks nasally) Hello Aquaphyna. You are, a very attractive young lady and I would, uh, be so honored, to um, to um, hang out sometime? (normal voice) Or, the ones you attract as a trophy. Huh? (New York accent) Hey, Freddy, get over here f-for a second. Baby, put on a smile for him. Lo- hey, have you seen Aquaphyna? She's a real darlin'. From America. Really? (normally) Or the, uh, the Euro-trash. Hmm? Francois. Smarmy. (nasally) I think, uh, we'd be great together. My mom thinks so. And uh, pffh. (pushes hand lightly into other) (New York accent) I only date 'A-list' people now. Freddy get-! (looks off comically stern) (Italian accent) Aquaphyna tell me. How much do you get for being, gorgeous? Huh?
She tried not to smirk as he walked back over to her and put the plate down next to her.
Har- (Italian accent) How much would I get if we, hooked up? Huh? Huh?
She couldn't stand it and they both started to laugh.
Har- (normally) But, I, prefer simplicity. You are amazing. I- I've tried to fight it. I have but.... you, (sigh) you overwhelm me.
She slid off the counter and stood close in front of him.
A- You... are... an excellent flirt.
She tapped his nose with the fork she took from the counter and picked up the plate that Harry had set down.
A- Ooh. You know, you almost had me.
Har- Did I? Really?
A- Yeah, yeah. You almost made me forget how persistent you are. (cuts off piece of crepe) It should take you four seconds to walk to that door... I'll give you two.
He thought for a moment while she turned away and ate the bite that she cut off.
Har- Audrey Hepburn. 'Breakfast At Tiffany's'.
A- Yes, it's, uh, quite a film isn't it?
Harry picked up a fork to taste what he had made, but Aqua took the plate and walked out of the kitchen. He put the fork back, crossed his arms and leaned against the counter with a smirk on his face.
Har- Yeah. She's mine.
The next morning, Harry, Ron, Hermione and Aqua received a summons to Dumbledore's office after lunch.
L- Wonder what it's for?
V- What what is for?
L- Sis got a summons to the Head after lunch.
V- What did you do?!
A- I-
V- Whatever you did, it wasn't you.
A- Tally! Zip it, for a second. I didn't do anything.
V- You're sure? You're absolutely- mumph!
Lunyava smacked her hand over Victalany's mouth to silence her.
L- Honey, for the love of bishounen.... shut up!
Towards the end of lunch, later that day, Harry, Ron, Aqua and Hermione left for Dumbledore's office. The spiral staircase was already moving, so they rode it up to the office door. Harry knocked and the door opened. He was sitting at his desk, looking over what seemed to be a star chart.
PD- Ah, welcome. I'm glad you all came. Please, sit.
They sat in the four chairs that were placed in front of his desk. Aqua put her bag in the seat and sat on the back of the chair, like a cat.
PD- Now, I'm sure that you have noticed that there hasn't been a Head Boy and Girl named yet.
H- Why is that?
R- I was wondering the same thing.
PD- Because, there are more than one.
Har- What do you mean, sir?
PD- There are two Head Boys and two Head Girls.
R- Who are they?
A- 'Who are they'? 'They' are us, Roland.
R- It's Ronald.
A- Whatever.
PD- She is right.
Harry, Hermione and Ron all looked at him, to see him nodding. Hermione was instantly happy, while Harry and Ron were dumbstruck.
PD- I will be outside the Gryffindor Common Room just before dinner tonight, to show you where the Head's Dormitory is located. Unless, Miss Pheonix knows where it is.
A- Daaah... nope. I'm sorry.
PD- Don't be sorry. I didn't expect you to. I shall expect to see you all later this evening.
R- Are you going to be there, new girl?
A- Button it, Reggie.
R- It's Ronald.
They got up and left for their next class. It wasn't until the reached the bottom of the spiral staircase that Hermione started jumping and talking excitedly.
H- I'm Head Girl! Yes! Whoo! Yes!
A- Yeah, we get it. Ok? Can you please stop shrieking? Just a little bit?
H- Sorry. (squeal)
R- Do you know what this means?
Har- What?
R- We get to put Malfoy in detention.
Har- Hmm. Good point.
They arrived right on time to Herbology. Aqua told her sisters, who were very happy for them.
V- Oh, my God! I'm so happy for you.
L- Congrats, guys. And may I say... good luck.
A- You may. You know what I was just thinking?
L- What?
A- 'Well, polish my puss and serve me a milkshake'.
L- Thank you, Stifler. Really though. We're happy for you.
H- Thank you.
R- Thanks.
Har- Thank you.
They about it until Potions, and luckily, it was shortened by twenty minutes. Snape had broken down and allowed the playing of music while they made their potions. They took turns bringing in CD's for the enchanted stereo. Today, it was Aqua's turn to bring the music. She brought in something that was upbeat and dance-able. When class was done, Aqua and her sisters disappeared for a while, just to come back a little before Dumbledore came to get them.
PD- Good Evening. You may have noticed that your things weren't in your dormitories.
A- Yeah, that was kind of apparent, when I went to change and my clothes were gone.
PD- Yes. I had them moved to the Head's Dormitory earlier. Follow me, please.
They set off for their new dorm, following Dumbledore to the seventh floor corridor, that ended with a large portrait of a black dragon with sea green eyes.
PD- Pyrodraconis.
The dragon in the picture bowed and swung inwards to admit them. The common was as big as the regular Gryffindor Common Room, but it looked bigger because there was a little less furniture and no one in it. On one of the tables, there were four plates, and dinner food.
PD- On occasion, the Heads have dinner in their common room. I shall take my leave. Good night.
All- Good night, professor.
He left them without another word. They took a last look around, before sitting down to eat. Aqua sat at the other end of the table from Ron, Hermione and Harry, who were close together at the other end. Harry, who was secretly watching her as she ate, really wanted to talk to her, but couldn't think of what to say. Finally, he just opened his mouth and blurted out something, anything to break the silence.
Har- Um, Aqua?
A- What?
Har- Not to be nosey, or anything, but, I couldn't help but notice how you kept looking at the balcony since we walked in. Why is that?
A- I was wondering how I could use it, just in general.
Har- What sort of things would you use it for? If I may ask.
A- Just... foolin' around. I'm pretty well known for my extensive acrobatic skills.
Har- Hmm. I think I'd like to see that.
A- (picks up glass) You will. (takes a drink)
She set her hand down on the table, unknowingly next to Harry's goblet. He thought about touching her hand, but thought better of it. Once they were done eating, they went up to their rooms. They were shocked a bit, when they found that Ron and Hermione were in same room, while Harry and Jade were in the other. Putting on brave faces, they entered their new rooms. In Hermione and Ron's room, it looked as if it was split right down the middle. Hermione's side was neat and tidy, and on the opposite side was just that. Clothes, books and other things not where they should be. In the other room, it was kind of the same, but swapped. Harry's side was the tidier side, just not as tidy as Hermione's. Aqua's, wasn't messy, but full. Posters, upon posters on the walls. Her desk was buried under a mountain of folders, notebooks, regular books and paper. Harry looked over at her, standing at the end of her bed, obviously thinking.
A- Ok, this just ain't gonna flow.
Har- Huh?
She walked over to the door and turned back.
Har- What is it?
She didn't answer, but instead, ran full speed and leapt onto her bed. She wriggled and rolled around for a bit, before getting up when she was satisfied at the way it looked, drew the hangings and left.
Not fully thinking, Harry walked over to her desk and looked at the many things on it. Glancing at the titles written on the covers of the notebooks and folders, he noticed one that read: 'It's all about.... Love, Life, Fun & Play'.
Har- Hmm... I wonder.
He picked the notebook and eyed it. Sitting down in the chair, he started reading. At four pages into the third chapter, he jumped in shock as a hand tapped him in the shoulder.
Har- Wha! Oh, I'm sorry. I was looking and-
A- Chill. don't worry about it. I'm used to it. I just, gotta...
She leaned over him and started to look through a pile at the back of the desk. Her hair fell down from her shoulder and dangled along the side of her face. It was just long enough however to tickle the top of his hands that were on his legs.
A- ... get- there it is. Got it.
She extracted a purple folder from the middle of the pile she was looking through that said 'Aqua's CGI'.
A- Thanks. You can keep reading. Just, ya'know, don't go in the drawers.
Har- I won't.
She left again, and he did too, with the notebook in his hand. He stayed up reading story after story from her desk. At four that next morning, he past out on the floor, where he had been reading.
He was woken at 11:30 that morning, by Ron.
R- Harry? Harry? (shakes him away) Harry!
Har- Wha?! What, where when?! I didn't do it!
R- Mate. Wake up.
Har- Huh? What time is it?
R- 11:30. Why?
Har- Aw, man!
R- What?
Har- I had a book due this morning at ten.
R- You mean that, 'Crepe Making For Dummies'?
Har- How do you know?
R- Aqua took is back before breakfast.
Har- She did?
R- Uh-huh. Why?
Har- Oh, no reason.
He got up, put the folder back and went to change. Out of the bathroom window, he looked out onto the grounds by the lake. He could see Hermione, Aqua, Tally, Ginny and Uny by a tree next to the lake. They went down to the others but stopped when a large group of students walked in front of them. Harry just stood staring into space.
R- Harry?
Har- Ron, can I ask you a question?
R- What is it?
Har- Do you think I have a chance with Aqua?
R- Where's this coming from?
Har- Seriously. Do I have a chance?
R- Honestly? Yeah.
A- If you put your mind to it.
They both turned around and found Aqua standing directly behind them.
R- Aqua! Hey!
A- Hello, boys.
R- Uh, I'm just gonna hang myself now. Excuse me.
Ron then left Harry and Aqua standing by themselves.
Har- How- how long have you been standing there?
A- Long enough.
Har- Uh-huh. You hate me now, don't you?
A- No. No, I don't. Though I am wondering why you didn't say or do something before now?
Har- I, uh, don't really know.
A- Ok. Lemme ask you something.
Har- Alright.
A- How bad do you want to kiss me right now?
Harry stared at her, awestruck for a moment, thinking, before he spoke.
Har- How's this for an answer?: 'It's taking almost all of my energy to keep from stepping forward, wrapping my arms around you and kissing you with all my strength.' How's that?
A- A simple 'badly' would have worked, but ok. One more question.
Har- What?
A- What's stopping you from, 'kissing me with all your strength'?
Har- Good question.
Without missing a beat, he closed the gap between them, pulled her closer with one arm, cupped the side of her face in the other and kissed her as passionately as he could. She unconsciously brought her arms around the back of his, deepening the spontaneous kiss. They broke away when they heard their friends around them, chuckling and giggling.
Har&A- What?!
They didn't say anything, but started clapping.
A- Alright, alright. Shut up.
V- Can I just say something? I'm happy for you, I really am, but for Aqua, I've been hoping you'd find somebody as great as Jack.
A- Well, I think I just found him. (clings closer)
L- Wait a tick. You're over Jack. Tally said his name and you didn't flinch.
A- Yeah, and?
L- Hallelujah! Praise the bishi!
Everyone followed Uny as she started doing a happy dance.
Har- Aqua?
A- Huh?
Har- Wanna take a walk with me?
A- Surely sure.
Leaving the goofy dance troop, they took a walk around the Quidditch Pitch, while Aqua filled Harry in on who Jack was, why she flinched at his name and why she hadn't dated since.
Har- Whoa. They had to have been tough. I mean, I lost my parents, and my aunt and uncle treat me like a rodent, but to deal with that kind of rejection? I couldn't do that. You're tough.
A- Most people think that. I'm not that tough. I'm strong, yeah, but not really in that way.
Har- I think you are. You're stronger than me.
A- I am not.
Har- Are too. Don't argue.
A- Fine.
They finished their walk then went up to the Head's Dorm, where Harry continued reading Aqua's stories and she continued writing more.
A- Harry? Did you read my 'Ify's Ify' story?
Har- Yeah. Didn't really get it though.
A- When Jaren caught Lex with Eric, was he 'steaming' or 'furious'?
Har- 'Furious'.
A- Thank you. (scribbling sound)
Har- (puts head in edge of the bed) What are you writing?
A- (pushes his head away) None of your business, but I'm writing another story.
Har- Oooh. About who?
A- Us.
Har- Mmm! Lemme read!
A- No! I'm not done yet!
She pushed his head away hard enough that he thumped on the floor. By that Monday, almost the entire school knew about them. A lot of the guys and girls were bummed, but weren't mad enough to take either of them out, due to a confrontation between Aqua and a Ravenclaw fifth year. She ended up with a cut on her left arm and the Ravenclaw girl went flying down the staircase. Aqua got suspended for seven days, in which she had to stay in her dorm and not go to classes.
The time till the Halloween ball went by quickly. Dinner that night was interesting to say the least. Almost everyone was either dressed up or transfigured into what they were going to the dance as. They ranged from fancy to down right odd. Neville, Dean and Seamus were the Three Stooges. Ron was a battle elf. Hermione was a princess. Tally was a fox demon and Uny was transfigured into a black cat. Harry let Aqua transfigure him into a large wolf while she turned into a Lioness.
Har- How did I let you talk me into this?
A- What's wrong with it?
Har- I feel like I'm naked in the middle of London.
A- You look like a giant fur ball.
Har- Look who's talking.
They went over to the booth table where the others were already.
R- Hey, Harry. Nice tail.
Har- Shut up.
A- Uny, what's with the blue fur on your tail? Intentional?
L- Accident.
A- Ah.
Waitress- What can I get for ya?
R- Lemonade.
H- Raspberry iced tea.
Har- Chocolate malt.
L- Cherry peppermint shake with marshmallow cream.
V- N/A Pink lemonade margarita with no lemon.
A- Tropical Thunderstorm with cherry juice.
Waitress- Coming up.
She came back with their drinks a little bit later, and left.
R- We don't have to pay for these?
V- We got our uncle to to the dance.
A- The only thing we have to do is tune is car and re-stencil his garage door.
Har- That's it/
A- Yeah.
L- Oh, my God.
V- What?
L- Look who came as the slimy snake he is.
They all looked up and saw a large snake with a patch of blonde scales on the top of its head. It slithered up to their table.
Mal- Well, well. Look what we have here.
L- Piss off, Malfoy.
Mal- Oh, now be careful. You're not being very nice.
V- Who says we have to be nice to you?
Mal- I'm a Prefect. I can give you all detentions.
Har- No, you can't.
Mal- Ooh. What's gonna stop me?
Har- The fact that I just don't like you, and I happen to be Head Boy.
Mal- Pfft! Yeah, right.
A- It's true. And I'm Head Girl, along with Hermione. Ron's Head Boy too.
His smirky snake face flickered in fear.
A- Harry? Can you come with me up to the dorm for a second?
Har- Sure.
They departed the Great Hall, but instead of going upstairs, they went outside.
Har- Did you see the look on his face?
A- Yeah.
Har- Where are we going?
A- Nowhere in particular. I just needed to get out of there for a bit.
Har- Why?
A- I've just had a lot on my mind lately. Classes, my lessons and my kidnapping case being reopened, it-
She stopped dead in her tracks, a shocked look covering her face.
Har- What?
A- Never mind.
Har- What? Come on. You can tell me.
A- Forget about it.
Har- Tell me.
A- No.
Har- Tell me.
A- No.
Har- Tell me!
A- No!
Har- Aquaphyna!
She stopped then looked back at Harry, who was walking behind her. His wolf face had gone from playful to just a little bit scary.
Har- What could be so bad, that you don't want to tell me?
A- The fact that I'm a freak, alright?!
She jumped from where she was, to the bottom branch of the tree nearby, so she was a bit out of Harry's reach.
Har- What do you mean, 'a freak'?
A- I mean what I said. I'm a freak.
Har- I still don't understand.
A- Short version: I was kidnapped when I was seven. Taken to some torture house in the middle of nowhere. Injected over and over and over again with some kind of red liquid. Come to find out three weeks later that it was a mutation enhancer that increases brain function. After two weeks in the hospital and thousands of tests later, they tell me I adapted to it in a way that was unbelievable.
Har- What happened?
A- I became a freak.
Har- How so?
A- My brain adapted to it so much that increased my muscle function.
Har- Meaning?
A- Let's just that before it happened, I couldn't walk without bumping into something. Now, I can jump from here to the door and not exert any real energy.
Har- Whoa!
A- Yeah. But, the worst thing is that they found other people like me that had adapted to the enhancer. Do you know what happened to them?
Har- What?
A- They're used for hunting down people and killing them. One trait that I share, but I was able to not have to do that like they do.
Har- What do you mean?
A- It was originally made for turning people into ruthless killers that could be controlled. What happened with me, is I couldn't be controlled, but I couldn't stop killing.
Har- So, how is it controlled?
A- I'm co-head of a Death Eater destroy squad. We go out and kill Death Eaters that have been spotted.
Har- How many have-?
A- Thirty-eight.
Har- There are that many?!
A- That's not even a third.
Har- Do-?
A- Over 2,500.
Harry's jaw dropped at this and Aqua jumped down from the tree to get a drink from the lake.
A- Well, now you know. If you don't want to go out with me anymore, because of all this, I'll understand. I'm used to it.
She walked passed him towards the castle. He stood, transfixed for a moment, before rushing up and getting in front of her.
Har- Aqua!
A- (teary eyed) What?
Har- I still want to go out with you. Who you are is who you are. It doesn't change anything.
A- You're serious?
Har- Dead serious.
A single tear rolled down her cat face. he stepped up and wiped it away with his paw. She let out a soft sob and laid down on the ground. He laid next to her, resting his head next to hers.
Har- What's the matter?
A- Nothing. It's just that, most people who found that out, abandon me.
Har- I won't ever abandon you.
A- Promise?
Har- Promise.
She looked up into his eyes and she knew he meant what he said.
A- Harry? Do you think you could ever truly love me?
Har- I think it's a little late for that.
Aqua took her paw and pushed Harry over, before taking off. He took off after her, only to catch her, after a small chase by pouncing and pinning her to the ground. They stayed that way, panting from running, until she suddenly gave a slight shudder.
Har- You cold?
A- A little.
Har- (moves from over her) Come on. Let's go inside.
She got up and they walked back to the castle. When they went back to the Head's Dorm, she transformed herself and Harry back into their normal selves. Getting into their pajamas, they went down to the common room, where they fell asleep together on the couch in front of the warm fire.
The next morning at breakfast, Ron had plenty of wise cracks to go around.
R- So, you two... have fun, last night?
Har- Uh-
V- Oh, you know. A little bit of this, a little bit of that, and by the looks of it, definitely some of that.
A- Alright-
L- You really think they did that? He wasn't walkin' funny when they came in.
A- Guys-
R- I saw them on the couch with my own eyes. It must've been after, because their hair was messed up.
Har- Ron-
V- Still, that's what I'm goin' with.
A- ENOUGH!
A lot of people in the immediate area went silent at this outburst.
A- Now, to out this whole thing straight. Harry and I had a talk outside. We came inside, went upstairs to our dorm. I transformed us back to our normal selves. We got into our pajamas, came back down to the common room and fell asleep on the couch. (to Tally) Fully clothed.
V- Dang it all. Alright. I'll get off ya about it.
A- And you? (to Uny) (crosses arms)
L- Fine. I won't say anything about it either.
A- Thank you.
The bell rang and they went off to their first classes. The seventh years got the morning off, so Harry and Aqua went up to their room, to read (Harry) and write (Aqua). Ron and Hermione pressed their ears to the door ever once in a while, but mostly, they sat on the couch in the common room.
R- What do you suppose they're doing up there?
H- I don't know, and I don't want to know. To tell the truth, I don't care if they have sex until their bodies go numb, just as long as they leave me out of it.
R- Hmm, well, I don't mind knowing. I just don't want every little detail.
H- Yeah. You would.
R- I do, however, want the details on what we're going to do.
H- Ron. What did I say about that?
R- I know you want to wait to tell them, but it's been three weeks. Three weeks, of keeping everyone in the dark.
H- When do you want to tell them?
R- Um..... next Hogsmeade visit? I can wait till then.
H- Alright then.
R- But there's one thing I don't want to waste anymore time on doing. (seductively)
H- Ooh.
She threw the copy of the Daily Prophet that she was reading aside as Ron leaned over her and kissed. They shifted themselves so that they were now laying on the couch. Ron was laying on top of Hermione, who had gotten used to his hands roaming around her body when they did this. After a ten minute snog-fest, they heard Aqua shriek in delight, then giggle.
H- What the- was that Aqua?
R- I think so.
A- (delightful shriek) Harry! Don't do that!
Har- Fine! Then I shall do this!
A- (shrieked laughter) Not that!
H- What are they doing up there?
R- I don't know... let's find out.
They crept slowly up the stairs to Harry and Aqua's bedroom, which was opened a few inches.
R- I can't see anything. (whispers)
H- Idea. (whispers)
She went into their room and came back out with a small hand mirror.
R- Genius. (whispers)
H- Thank you. (whispers)
A- (loud giggle) Harry, that is not where that goes!
Har- Oh, well, maybe I wanna put it there.
A- I don't think so, buster! Yaah!
Hermione and Ron looked at each other and without another word, they slid the mirror into the crack in the door, tilting it around until they found what they were looking for. Harry and Aqua, rolling around the floor, with a magical chinese checkers board on the floor behind them. They stopped rolling, with Aqua straddling Harry.
Har- Ahh! Ok! Ok! You win!
A- Nuh-uh! You must be.... tickled beyond reason!
Har- Ahh! No!
A- Bwa-ha! (giggles)
She continued to tickle him until he flipped her over and he was now straddling her.
Har- Give up?
A- Never!
The rolling started again and all Ron and Hermione could do was try not to laugh. They finally gave up the eavesdropping and went back down to the common room.
R- Why don't they just do it and get it over with?
H- That would be the easy way to go. You know that neither of them do anything the easy way.
R- You have a point.
As the weeks passed, Harry and Aqua continued to get closer in their relationship. So close that they were found snogging at the far end of a deserted corridor, by Malfoy. He ended up with a black eye because Aqua threw her full, metal water bottle at his head.
On the way to Hogsmeade....
A- It's ok. He said he ran into a bathroom door.
Har- Whew! How'd you get him to say that?
A- Threatened him with floating a rumor that he's gay.
Har- How?
A- I'm very skilled with doctoring pictures. There's one of him and Zambini that would really get people talking.
Har- Ooh. Nice.
A- Thank you.
H- Hey, guys.
R- What's up?
A- The sky, lover boy.
R- (confused) What do you mean? 'Lover boy'?
Har- You know what she means, stud. (smirking)
H- I'm confused here.
A- Hermione, come on! We both knew you two have been going out for the past two weeks.
H- How-?
Har- It's not like the two of you have tried to hide it that much.
R- But-
A- We saw you holding hands in Potions, Transfiguration and History of Magic.
Har- You forgot Divination.
A- Oh, right.
H- And, uh.... what was going on with you two last week?
A- A cleaner version of you guys on the common room couch. Yeah. We saw you.
R- When?
A- When I went down to get my chinese checkers board and Harry stood on the balcony.
H- We didn't notice you.
Har- It's kind of hard to notice what happens around you when your faces are glued together.
A- He's got a point, ya'know?
There was a moment of silence, then they all broke out laughing.
After reaching the village, the four split up. Hermione and Ron went to the Three Broomsticks, while Harry and Jade bounded to Zonko's. For lunch, they all met, Uny and Tally at Madame Puddifoot's, where Hermione and Ron spilled the beans.
L- Really?! Oh, my God! That's so great!
V- It's about time!
R- Sorry we kept it from you guys.
H- We just didn't know how to say it.
A- What do you mean?
Before Hermione could answer, Uny's watch began to beep.
L- Whoops. Gotta go.
V- Where're you going?
L- Somewhere. Bye. (leaves)
All- Bye.
V- I wonder who's she going to meet.
Har- Who says she's going to meet someone?
A- Whenever she sets her watch alarm, she's meeting someone.
H- Back to Tally's first question: who's she meeting?
A- Let's find out, shall we?
She reached into her bag and pulled out, what seemed to be a small, portable TV.
R- What's that do?
H- It finds anyone, anywhere. (gasp) Oops.
A- Well, well. I'm impressed.
V- Which is really saying something when she says she's impressed.
Har- Can we see now?
A- Oh, sure.
After some button pushing, the screen was focused on the main street in Hogsmeade. There were many people, but Aqua pushed another button and it was focused on Uny, walking down the street.
R- Oooh.
H- Techni-color.
V- (scoff) That's my headband.
A- Shh.
They all stared intently at the screen, watching as Uny had turned into a side alley, where there was only one other person.
Har- Is- is that who I think it is?
A- Who do you think if is?
Har- ... Neville.
A- .... You're right.
Everyone's eyes widened and Tally gave a loud giggle. Aqua smacked her in the back of her head to silence the noise.
A- Knock it off!
V- Ow! That hurt!
A- You deserved it. Be quiet.
Getting a grip, they looked back at the screen, only to give a collective gasp at what they were seeing.
All- Oh, my, God!
V- Go Uny. It's yer birthday. Go, go, go Uny.
The screen was now a close up of Uny and Neville in the side alley, snogging like crazy.
A- I think we've seen enough. (turns devise off)
All- Hey!
They pleaded with her to turn it back on, but she refused. Once they all realized she wasn't going to turn it back on, they gave up on asking. Upon returning to Hogwarts, they all decided to have some, 'self time'. Hermione went to the library. Ron played wizards chess by himself. Uny sat down by the lake. Tally wrote in her own stories. Harry practiced Quidditch and Aqua played with Trinity, her cat.
The months passed and soon, it was Christmas time. Uny, Tally and Aqua were going home for the holiday, but wanted to know if their friends could come along too. So, Aqua wrote their mother a letter and received a reply the next day. Their family falcon, Horus, named after the Egyptian God of the Sun, dropped the letter off on Aqua's desk, where she was sitting, writing.
A- Hey, dude. (gives treat) Did she reply?
Horus- (caw) (sticks out leg)
A- (detaches envelope) Thanks, dude.
Horus- (caw) (flies off)
She anxiously opened the letter and read it.
A- (reading letter) Hey sweetie. I read your letter and I'm soo happy that you found someone. As for the friend matter, I would love for you to bring them with you. But, I hope you know what the guys are going to do. Anyways, I miss you. Everyone around here misses you three. Come home quick. Your rooms are waiting with the rest of us. Love, Mom.
With the letter still in her hand, she ran down to the Great Hall, where Harry, Ron, Hermione, Uny and Tally were working on their holiday homework.
A- Guys! Guys! Mom replied! You get to come with us!
Har, H&R- Yes!
L- Wait a minute? What about Neville? Can't he come?
A- Well, she didn't say he couldn't come, but you might want to ask, just in case.
L- Point taken. I'll be back. (leaves)
V- Woot! Only two more days. Oh, man. Mom is going to love the necklace I got her. It's purple and has a jeweled....
As Harry listened, her voice faded out, thinking of what she had just said: 'only two more days.' While the others talked about what they were going to do when they got to the sister's house, Harry grabbed his things and snuck away up the Head's Dorm. Pulling his empty trunk from under his bed, he began to fill it with the nicest clothes he had.
A- What are you doing?
Harry spun around to see Aqua, leaning on the bedroom doorframe.
Har- What do you mean? I'm packing.
A- (walks over) Two days early? At 9:30 in the morning? And you're packing dress clothes? (picks up shirt)
Har- Uhh... yeah?
A- (tosses shirt on the bed) You're nervous, aren't you?
Har- (quickly) No, no. Not at all. No. No. (gets skeptical look) Yes. I am. I don't know. What if they don't like me? What id they all hate me and tell us we can never see each other ever again? What if-?
A- (covers his mouth) Shh. Calm down. C'mere. (they sit on bed) You don't have to worry, I love you, and they're gonna love you. Ok?
Har- Ok. Thanks.
A- Welcome. Now, let's pack the right clothes for you. (they get up)
Har- Alright. (repack with jeans, tees and comfy clothes) So, you really think I have nothing to worry about?
A- I don't think. I know. I also know that come Christmas Eve, you and me are gonna spend some quality time.
Har- Really? What are we gonna do?
A- You'll see.
Without warning, Harry lurched forward and kissed her passionately. Aqua, who was taken by surprise, had to steady herself. She took a step back, and he stepped with you. Instead of falling onto the bed, her back pressed against the bed post. He unglued his lips from hers and let them roam around her neck and shoulders. She was pinned against the post, but still tried to remain upright, under the force of his passion. Both were gasping and panting quietly, as to not draw attention from the others that were down in the common room. Harry wasn't really thinking about what his hands were doing, as his lips found hers once more. One of his hands found her throat and his fingers curled around it, slightly. In a flash memory, she remembered how her kidnappers kept her on the ice cold table to inject her with the red liquid and how one of them would hold her down by clamping his hand on her throat to keep her from moving too much. Without thinking, she reacted instinctively.
A- NO!
She shoved him away and jumped out of the window. A few seconds later, the others who were in the common room, came up to find Harry on the floor with a stunned look on his face.
N- What happened?
Har- I- I don't know. (gets up)
L- What were you doing?
Har- (blushes) Nothing.
H- Now that we know what was going on. What did you do to make her jump out of the window?
Har- I don't know. We were....
R- Snogging.
Har- Yeah.... and all of a sudden, she pushed me away and jumped.
Tally took in all of the information, and came up with a question that would give the answer they needed.
V- You didn't, grab her throat, did you?
Har- Uh, I think I did.
V- Well, that settles that. I'm going to go find her. (turns and leaves)
N- Wait. Wha- what about-?
L- The throat thing, hon.
N- Huh?
L- (sigh) Alright. Lemme explain this for ya.
She explained the fact that since Aqua had been kidnapped when she was little, she didn't let anyone touch her throat, because of the horrible memories it brought up. When she was done, she looked at Harry, who had a look of shame on his face.
L- Harry?
Har- How? How could I have been so stupid?
L- Harry. It's ok.
Har- No. No, it's not. She told me and yet I made her relive that, because I wasn't thinking!
A- That's not true.
Everyone turned to see Aqua, with puffy red eyes, from crying and Tally standing next to her. She walked over to him.
Har- I'm so sorry. I just wasn't-
A- Shh. It's not your fault. I overreacted. I'm the one that's sorry. I know you didn't mean it.
Har- I didn't mean to-
A- I know.
Har- I'm sorry. And from, now on, I'm gonna control myself more.
A- (chuckles) You better not.
They kissed and kissed again, then she laid her head on his chest. The others left, leaving them alone. When the door shut, and the room was silent, he could hear the soft sobs coming from her.
Har- What's wrong?
A- Nothing. I... I'm just happy.
Har- You know, most people don't cry when they're happy.
A- (laughs) You know something?
Har- What?
A- You, are... insane. But I know why.
Har- Why?
A- Because you love me.
Har- I do?
A- You better.
They both laughed and kissed again. The next night, Ron, Aqua, Hermione and Harry snuck down to the Hogsmeade night club in a bit of Christmas rebellion. They danced, had fun and ended up collapsing on their beds at three the next morning. Aqua woke with no problem at half passed eight, but was surprised to see Harry, laying next to her.
A- t: Huh? Wonder what happened? Remembering... remembering... remembering... oh, now I remember. (spoken) Harry? Harry! Wake up!
Har- Huh! What?! What?!
A- Time to get up.
He looked around and realized where he was. After a few seconds he vaguely remembered what happened the night before.
Har- Ok, what happened? What did we do? And, how many times did we do it?
A- Well, none of that happened. We're still clothed.
Har- Whew. Good. What did happen last night? I remember going to the club. You dancing on a fake palm tree. Ron thinking he was a parrot for a while, but, the rest is blank.
A- Oh. I don't even remember that much. I remember the palm tree, but that's about it.
They both sat up at the same time. Aqua went to brush the hair out of her face, when she caught a glimpse of her watch, which said 8:34.
A- (gasp) Oh, s**t! (gets out of bed)
Har- What?
A- We're late!
Har- (looks at watch) No, we're not.
A- Yes, we are!
Har- No, we are not. We don't leave until 10:30.
She froze next to the bed, while searching for her suitcase.
Har- And you already packed your bag. It's downstairs.
A- I did?
Har- Yes.
A- Oh. (sits on bed edge) Ok.
Harry crawled up behind her and nuzzled his into the base of her neck. Her eyes slid shut as his lips brushed slightly across her skin. His gentle, hot breath sent shivers throughout her body. She tilted her head to the side, as he trailed light kisses down her neck, to her shoulder. She turned her body towards him, and their lips connected. Harry slowly moved on top of her, as they laid back on the bed. They both let their hands roam a little, but he took more care to avoid her throat this time and just slid his hands around it. At one point, Tally walked in to ask Aqua a question, but was waved away when she tried to speak. They flipped over a few times, with their lips never leaving each others.
Finally, at ten, they all left for Hogsmeade station, to take the chartered train that was to take them to the sisters' house. It happened to be a flying plane, with just a passenger car and an engine. The entire trip took a little less than seven hours. This astonished Hermione, in the fact that it took the Hogwarts Express more than eight hours to get from London to school. The train stopped just outside a quaint little one floor house. They stepped off the train with their things, to see a plump-ish woman, standing in the door way.
Mom- Welcome home!
V,A&L- Mommy!
They ran and hugged their mother in what looked like a bone snapping hug.
Mom- Now, who are these handsome young men and this lovely young lady?
L- This is my boyfriend, Neville.
V- These are our best friends, Ron and Hermione.
Mom- And this must be Harry.
Har- Yes, ma'am.
Mom- Ooh. He has a set of manners on him, doesn't her?
A- Along with other things. (suggestively)
Mom- Now, now. A lady never speaks of her private life in public.
A- Sorry, mom.
Mom- Well, come on. Let's not dawdle. You have many people who want to see you and meet your friends.
They picked up their things and went inside. The sisters' turned to go down the hall when they saw the others looking around, wide eyed. The house was different from the outside than the inside. It was four times, both wide and tall than the outside, and it seemed like there were people everywhere.
L- Guys? The rest of the house is this way.
N- The- the rest?
V- Yeah. Do you see any beds? We do sleep you know.
A- Be nice. Come on.
They followed her down the hall and up a back staircase, to a large room, with ten beds.
V- This, is where you guys are gonna sleep.
L- Our floor is up the top of the stairs.
A- Pick your bed, settle in and we'll meet you in the living room.
H- Ok.
R- Question?
V- Yeah?
R- Where is the living room?
L- (chuckle) Go back down the same way we just came, past the front door and desk. Keep going and you'll run right into the back of the couch.
R- Ok then.
A- See you in a few.
Once they picked their beds, they found their way to the living room, where Aqua, Tally, Uny and one of their other relatives, who strangely looked like she was half-fox, were playing a dancing game in front of the big screen TV. The song ended and they sat on the couch.
L- Who's got high score?
V- Aqua and Akemi.
L- Battle of the 'A's. Just kidding.
A- You ready?
Ak- To beat you?
A- To taste the sour lemon of your loser drink.
Ak- Oh, bring it on, sis.
They retook their footpads and a fast song started playing. Both girls' feet were moving so fast, it made Harry and Ron dizzy to watch. The song ended and they looked at their scores.
A- I won. Woot, woot! But hey, it's only by a thousand points.
Ak- Yeah. I guess that's not too bad.
A- It was your second to last step that did it.
Ak- Yeah, I know. It was a bit off.
A- But that's ok.
Ak- Right.
L- Oh, hey.
N- Hey. (nervous)
L- Well, you gonna stand up all night? Come on. Sit down.
Harry, Ron, Hermione and Neville rounded the large couch and sat down.
V- So, you like it here so far?
H- Are you kidding? This place is like a maze. It's huge!
A- Actually, it's not big, just intricate.
Har- It's four floors high and a quarter the size of Hogwarts! You're telling me that's not big?
A- Uh, yeah.
Mom- Come on, everyone! Dinner!
A- Yummy. Let's go.
 Aquajade · Tue Apr 28, 2009 @ 05:36am · 1 Comments |
