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Post by Silverbullet on Nov 12, 2005 14:24:41 GMT
Sorry i haven't been on for a while.
Alex
I had opened my Secret Santa present already. Someone had got me a new broom. It wasn't just any broom. Someone had enough money to buy me a firebolt! Joe seemed as amazed as i was. "Oh my god" he said, when he saw it. "Who got you that?" "How am i meant to know. It's called Secret Santa for a reason" "Yeah alright, don't bite my head off. Come on" he said, grabbing my hand. "We have to have a race." I smiled and followed him outside. He had his firebolt too. "Go!" he shouted. The two of us shot into the air and a frightening speed. "2 laps around the castle!" he shouted over the rushing wind. He shot ahead and i tried to keep up. Flying is a brilliant sensation, with the wind rushing against your face. I had nearly caught up with Joe when the two laps were over. We landed side by side and both laughed. "That was great" I said, looking down at my firebolt. "I wish i knew who got me this" I looked up at Joe. "What did you get?" He shrugged. "Dunno, haven't opened it yet"
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Post by Absath on Nov 12, 2005 19:42:07 GMT
Joe
I wondered who had bought Alex a Firebolt. I was amazed how good a flier she was, and how I'd nearly lost. By now everyone knew about us dating. We had had the mick taken for a few days, but everyone was accepting it. Apart from Pansy Parkinson, the girl who totally stalked me. But, she was a loser. After we had dismounted, laughing, Alex pulled me into a tight embrace. As I looked at her beautiful face, I was amazed she'd said yes when I'd asked her on a date. It was scheduled for the next Hogsmeade weekend, which was tomorrow. I didn't know what to do. I'd never been so relaxed around a girl before. It was like we were star-crossed lovers, y'know, like the muggles. Juliet and Romeo or something. Whatever. I was caught by her beauty every time I looked at her.
I headed back to the Common Room, and got my present. I took it up to my room. It felt quite heavy. I opened it. Wow. I'd been given a Slytherin vs Gryffindor Chess Set. The silver pieces had a snake carved into them, while the gold pieces had a lion carved into them. It must have cost a hell of a lot of money. I wondered who'd spend so much money on me, and Alex as well. I'd have felt slightly guilty for not getting my person some decent stuff myself, if I didn't have who I did.
The next day
In the car, I just can't wait, To pick you up on our very first date.
I met Alex just outside the Great Hall, and we headed outside. I wondered where to go, and asked her. She suggested Honeydukes, as it was bitterly cold.
Is it cool if I hold your hand, Is it wrong if I think it's lame to dance?
I reached out to grab her hand, and she squeezed my hand in her gloved one. I had forgotten my own gloves, so I was grateful for the warmth. En route to Honeydukes, we passed the Three Broomsticks. I was really thirsty, so we headed in. Once we were there, Rosmerta brought us two Butterbeers. I was gazing into Alex's beautiful eyes, and they flashed a whitish gold. Dragon eyes I thought. They changed coulor with her thoughts and feelings.
I'm jealous of everybody in the room, I really wish it was only me and you
Suddenly, as we were talking about Quidditch, she leaned over and kissed me. I returned the kiss.
Forever, and ever, Let's make this last forever
OOC: Song -First date, by Blink 182
Gah, stupid no double posting rule!
Draco
I didn't allow the noise to wake me up today. I woke earlier than anyone else, apart from Joe. I walked down stairs, and straight over to the presents. It took me a moment to find mine, and I noticed it was slightly larger than before. I read the note, which said: "Draco, I thought hard to decide what to get you. I thought it was perfect for you. I hope you feel the same way. Love, your Secret Santa.
I ripped off the paper to uncover a poster of the full Bulgaria Quidditch team, complete with signatures, plus small models, and little models of the brooms they flew on. It was INCREDIBLE! I'd never seen anything like it in my life. I wasted no time in rushing back up to my dorm and nailing the poster up. I put the models away safely, and thought about who would spend so much money on me.
I went back to the common room, and discovered Joe and Alex busy kissing on the sofa. They looked like they didn't want to be disturbed.
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Post by Silverbullet on Nov 14, 2005 18:24:29 GMT
The whole school was in the Great Hall waiting for Dumbuldore to speak. Most people were going home this winter. I was staying, as always and Joe had decided to stay too. Thankfully Pansy Parkinson was going home. She had been having a go at Joe since he asked me out. Joe put his arm around me and i smiled. Pansy glared at him and then at me before staring at the table. I smiled again. Dumbedore stood up. His speach took ages, but i listened to that last bit. "Have a good holiday!" The Great Hall was instantly full of excitement and the tables filled with food. Joe took his arm away and we began to eat.
Later
The fire was warm. Joe had his arm around me and i was snuggled up against him. It was only mid-day but it was dark ouside and raining. "So" Joe said. "What do you think Longbottom thought of his present?" I smiled and turned to him. "I think he loved it, which is why he was runnig down the corridor screaming" We both laughed. It had been Joe's idea to but Longbottom a cat. It wasn't a particularly lovley cat either. It had chased him down the corridor and we had all been howling with laughter. Joe kissed me and i looked round. "It's stopped raining" I said, standing up and walking to the window. Is spun round exictedly. "It's snowing! Come on!" I said, grabbing my coat, gloves scarft and hat and runnig out of the common room. Joe followed.
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Post by Absath on Nov 15, 2005 15:22:07 GMT
Joe
I had loved Longbottoms reaction to the cat that we had bought him. It had spent hours being hit with magic snowballs and prodded with sticks until it had finally snapped at anyone who came near it.
I wasn't a big fan of the cold but if Alex wanted to go, then I was in. We went outside and started pelting each other. Alex had a great idea: Enchant some snowballs and make them hit the Astronomy tower, where we could see Potter and Granger. SPLAT. One after and other hit them.
"OI! I AM A PREFECT AND IF ONE MORE BLODDY SNOW--" yelled Granger. She stopped after snow, as I hit her right in the face.
"Come on, let's go round the other side, where Gryffindor Tower is. I said.
"How do you know where it is?" said Alex.
"Remember my fling with Padma? She visited Parvati and told me where it was." I said.
"OK, cool". We went around and saw Weasley trying to revise by the looks of it, the way he kept opening the window and screaming "IHATEREVISIOOOOOOOOOOOON"
SPLAT. An enchanted snowball hit the window. We ducked under my Invisibility Cloak I had been given by my (very rich) uncle. Weasley looked for us, but shut the window. SPLAT. SPLAT. SPLAT. SPLAT. One after another hit the window.
Eventually we went back in, buckled with the look on Weasleys face. Draco came hurrying up to me."Hey, Joe. Guess what? You're Quidditch captain. Montague dropped out of Hogwarts!"
I was stunned. I turned to Alex. "Can you get a party organized by the time I get back?" "From where?" The Kitchens and..other places" "Sure, no problem."
I kissed her, and hurried off to the third floor, and the statue of the hump-backed witch. I tapped it with my wand, then dropped in to the hole that appeared. I had found this after I over heard Potter using The Marauders Map. He had activated it, then wiped it clean and at that moment I had summoned it, and he never got it back. I ran down to Honeydukes, where my auntie worked. I was given loads of Butterbeers, and sweets and food. I ran back to the common room and found the party in full swing. Now, I just needed to enjoy myself, and spend time with Alex.
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Post by Silverbullet on Nov 15, 2005 17:45:05 GMT
Joe Swung me round and kissed me. "Thanks" he said, looking around. Me and Joe laid all the food along the table, throwing the occasional sweet at each other. Once all the food was down everyone rushed over to start eating. Someone started some music and everyone cheered. Joe bowed, smiling. "Can i have this dance?" I laughed and grabbed his hand. Soon everyone was laughing and dancing. I'd never had so much fun at a party. We ended up dancing with our arms around each other, smiling. Joe kissed me and i kissed him back. The party eventually ended when Snape came in and told us all to shut up. Most people left and went to get some sleep, but i wasn't tired. Me and Joe sat on the sofa. "So" I said. "Quidditch Captain. When's our first practise?" Joe thought for a moment. "Half the team isn't here" "Yeah, but half the team is" he smiled and grabbed a piece of paper from the table. "Quidditch practise. Tomorrow at 10am" he turned to me. "How's that?" I kissed him. "Brilliant"
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Post by Absath on Nov 22, 2005 16:44:26 GMT
[OOC:I was swamped by H/W .] JoeStep up to get knocked downI went to sleep deeply satisfied. Me and Alex were going from strength to strength, I was a Quidditch Captain and my team had the best brooms in the school. Next DayI went to breakfast earlier than anyone else with Alex. I wanted to spend time with her before we went to practice. We were sitting in the shade of the tree when I noticed Malfoy walking towards us. I sat up, interested. He made a beeline for me. "Hey Joe. Listen, I was wondering, is there any chance I can maybe get back in the team? I mean, as you need a new chaser to replace Montague, can I try out for it? I promise I'll fly my best and not miss another practice. Please Joe, I'm begging here, and Malfoys do not beg." I considered for a moment. If I let him back on, he had to stick to his promise. If I didn't let him on, his father would be annoyed. "Come to training. You can try out and we'll see from there. But, if you get on, you have to stick to your promis. Agreed?" Draco nodded eagerly. I felt sorry for him. His father was probably bullying him. I'd also heard about how Lucius was maybe gonna make Draco become a Death Eater. I hoped he didn't. I knew the pain of being branded-. No. I had gone too far. I knew if Alex found out what I was, she would hate me. But I had been forced. I hated the Mark burned onto my skin. I had gone to Dumbledore and he had said he would protect me. I hoped he could.
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Post by Silverbullet on Nov 23, 2005 19:33:14 GMT
Alex
Our team (what there was of it) was lined up listening to Joe. "Since we hardley even have a team and there is only 7 of us, we'll play a 3 on 3 match and i'll be the referee. Two chasers and a keeper." Joe split u sinto teams. I ended up with Draco. The two of us where chasers. Joe threw the quaffle up and all of us dived for it. Draco got it first and flew ahead. I followed smiling. Just as we were nearing the goal one of the other pounced on Draco sending the quaffle flying. I zoomed towards it and grabbed it before swinging round and lobbing it through the goal. Draco flew past and gave me high five.
"You're a brilliant captain" I said grabbing Joe as we walked out of Potions. "I know" he said, jokingly. He turned round. "I have to go to Dumbledores office" "Why?" I asked. "Er....He just wants to see me. I'll catch you later" he kissed me and walked off. I wanted to know what was going on.
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Post by Absath on Nov 25, 2005 19:01:24 GMT
Joe
I half ran, half walked to Dumbledore's. I stopped at the statue and said "Droobles Gum". The statue sprang to life and jumped aside. I walked to the stairs and it revolved, taking me up to Dumbledore's office. I knocked. "Enter" said Dumbledore.
I walked in and sat down. "You wanted to see me, Headmaster?" I asked. He nodded and sat down.
Surveying me over his glasses, he said "Joe. Worrying evidence has come to light that Voldemort is coming back to power. It was Bellatrix who recruited you, was it not? If you don't mind, can I have a look at your mark?". I nodded, gritting my teeth. He walked over to me and I rolled up my left sleeve.
"Revelio" he said, and my Dark Mark showed up ,stronger than it had been before, when He was vanquished. Just then there was a gasp of surprise from outside the door. I ran up to the door, shouting "STUPEFY!" at the fleeing intruder's back. I caught up when them and felt a pain in my arm. But was important know was that Alex knew about my Mark.
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Post by Silverbullet on Nov 26, 2005 18:25:12 GMT
Does that mean i was outside the door. I think your last sentence went a bit
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Post by Absath on Nov 26, 2005 18:48:59 GMT
Uh, I suppose you were.
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Post by Silverbullet on Nov 26, 2005 19:16:11 GMT
I was laying on the floor looking up at a death eater. Joe was a death eater. My eyes were filled with tears. "Alex....I....I-" "Didn't tell me" I said angrily. "How could you not tell me something like that?" "I thought you'd hate me" "Don't be stupid!" Is shouted back, annoyed that he thought i'd hate him because of that. "So. Why are you a death eater?" "Look Alex. Maybe we should just go somewhere quiet and talk about this." He held out a hand to me but i pushed it away and got up myself. "Fine. Lead the way" I said. Joe walked off and i followed him. As we came up to a classroom he looked inside and then told me to follow. As soon as i closed the door i turned round. "So" I said. "Answer my question!" "Look. I don't want to be a death eater" "So why are you?" "Because i had no choice!" "Fine. If you're not going to tell me i'll leave" I grabbed the door handle. Joe put his hand on mine. "Alex......please" I turned round and looked at him again. "Why didn't you tell me?" I asked, crying. "I.....I....I don't know. I'm sorry. Really, i am" He put his arms around me, but this time i didn't try to pull away. "I'm sorry" he said again.
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Post by Absath on Nov 26, 2005 19:28:07 GMT
Joe
"Alex, listen. I didn't want to be a Death Eater. Bellatrix Lestrange made me. She used Crucio on me, again and again, until I submitted. It was the most painful thing I've ever done, but I fought back. Now I'm under Dumbledore's protection, and I don't want you to be hurt. Listen, the Dark Lord is coming back, my Mark is burning more clearly than ever. He's coming back, I know he is. And when he does, I'll be forced to torture, maybe kill Muggles. I don't want to Alex. I don't want to.". At this I broke down and started crying. Alex comforted me, holding onto me, until I ran out of tears.
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Post by Silverbullet on Nov 26, 2005 19:58:53 GMT
"We should go and tell Dumbledore that you know i'm a Death Eater" Joe said, wiping his eyes. "Why?" "I just think he'd want to know." We both walked off to Dumbledores office. "Droobles Gum" Joe said. The statue spun round and we climbed up the stairs together. Joe was just about to knock on the door when we heard voices. "Sir they shouldn't be here. We need to get them out" "It's not their fault Professor. Now would you be so kind as to leave my office." The door swung open and snape walked out. When he saw us he smiled. "Well, well, well. Eavsdropping are we?" "No. We-" "Were invited by me" Dumbledore interupted. He motoined for Snape to leave and he did. "Come in." We both went and stood in front of his desk. "So. Alex knows?" Joe nodded. "May i see it again?" Joe reluctantly rolled up his sleeve to reveal the Mark. Burnt into his skin. I turned away and looked at the floor. "You need to get away from here Joe" "What?" "Voldemort knows you're here. You need to leave" "But you said you'd protect me. I will but i can't here. There are people at Hogwarts working for Him. You need to get out of here before it's too late".....
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Post by Absath on Dec 1, 2005 16:24:09 GMT
Joe
"Who?" I demanded. I needed to know who to look out for. "I cannot say. I do not know their identity. Dumbledore said gravely. Fat lot of good that was. "What were you and Snape talking about then? I asked. "He does not seem to be happy about young Alexandra knowing about your Mark. Seems to think it's too dangerous for her". Pause. "And you" he concluded. "Do you?" I asked. I knew I wasn't in any danger, but I had to put on a good act. All that stuff about being Crucioed. Rubbish. All of it. I was the person the Dark Lord had placed at Hogwarts, but I wanted Alex to be OK. Mabye if she was saved by the Dark Lord, she would be OK. I would ask The Dark Lord next time I saw him. Maybe I could recruit her. But if she said no, then no it was.
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Post by Silverbullet on Dec 2, 2005 18:35:13 GMT
Dumbledore sighed and sat at his desk, face hidden by his hands. He looked up. "I do. You will both-" "Both? I don't want Alex dragged into this. She has nothing to do with-" "I undersatnd your concerns, but would you please let me finish." Joe shut up and looked away. "Thank you" "As i was saying, you will both remain at Hogwarts until i decide otherwise" "And where will we go after that?" Joe asked. Dumbledore didn't answer, not that i was listening. Earlier this morning everything had been normal and i had been going out with the boy i fancied since out first year at Hogwarts. "Alex?" I looked round. Dumbledore had disappeared and Joe was looking at me. "Sorry. I wasn't listening" I replied. "Dumbledore said we could go. Come on." The two of us walked out of Dumbledores office.
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