Happy (Crew)

[Dannielle Marie Wood]

Dannie was lying down on her bed in her dorm thinking about her mother. The rest of the Gryffindor students were down in the Great Hall eating dinner while she was up in the dorm thinking away. The next thing she knew was that she heard Scorpius voice once again. This time it was telling her to well not give up on things she likes and she suddenly sat bolt up right. “He’s right. I can’t drill on her pa*sing. I’ve got to pull through and live life to it’s fullest!” she said getting up and getting dressed into jeans and a blue top that brought out her blue eyes. She loved the top. It was one her mother gave to her. It had said ‘Little Angel!’ in white letters with a gold glitter halo around the ‘A‘. She grabbed her pink hoodie and zipped it half way. Putting her hair into a ponytail she left the dormitory and the common room.

Walking down to the Great Hall she went to her table. She was going to at least try to eat without thinking of her mother. Looking at what there was she found Chicken and other great stuff. She took some chicken and loads of vegetables and some fries and began to eat. She ate the chicken first and it was gone in less than ten minutes. And the vegetables took about the same amount of time to eat. ”Slow down there Dannielle or you’ll get yourself sick. I’m glad to see that you are eating again though!” one of her house friends told her. “You would eat like this too if you hadn’t eaten much food for over a month!” she said with a bit of a mouth full of fries. ”Right just don’t choke.” he said as he went back talking to someone else. As soon as she finished she wiped her hands on a napkin and saw that there was Ice Cream for dessert and there was an a*sortment. She took some Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream and inhaled it. Grabbing some cookies she stuffed them into her pink hoodie.

As soon as she was done with the dessert she went over to the Slytherin table and spotted her brother Crew for a moment. “Hi there! Black Lake!” was all she had said and left the Slytherin Table and walked out of the Great Hall. She looked around quickly. She knew that dessert should be over any minute now and she didn’t want to be caught sneaking outside to the black lake. Quickly opening the Great Oak doors she went outside and re-shut the doors. She made her way down to the Black Lake as fast as her two feet could carry her there. She couldn’t believe she was going to try to talk to her oldest brother. She knew there was no use talking to her oldest sister anymore though. She sat down on the dock and took off her shoes and socks and placed her feet into the water which was quite warm for that time of night. She had wondered how he was doing since their mother has been killed. She heard that he had been taking it pretty hard just like she was. Taking a cookie out of her pocket she began nibbling on it wondering what was taking her brother so long to get over to the black lake!

She was quite happy indeed. She couldn’t wait to tell him the news that she was a new member of the Slytherin Gang. She had switched last night in the kitchen with Scorpius. To her Scor was the everything that she wanted and she knew it. Making small waves in the black lake she thought about their talk they had. One about Crew. She really wanted to know if he really did care about her like Scor told her that he did. She wanted to find out herself. She looked around and let out a small sigh. Maybe her brother needed someone to talk to about their mother. She was still sad about it but not as much as she had been before and she was glad that she was now part of the Slytherin Gang more than ever.

[cruento]

Cruento was sitting in the great hall with his house mates and his gang buddies. He was having dinner as he was talking with his buddies when he noticed that his sister walked into the dinning hall. He shook his head for a moment, but to subtle that others wouldn’t notice. He glanced to a few of his friends as he finished eating. He heard from Scorpius that she joined the gang. Part of him believed it was only to get closer to Scorpius Malfoy. He paid no attention to her at first as he continued with his gang buddies until they all warned him that she was heading over to his direction. He dropped the bones on to the plate but refused to turn to her and look at her. He listened to what she had to say to him but he never bothered to glance at her or look at her until he knew that she turned and was walking away. Glancing her before back to his friends. “Why is she talking to you?” one asked. “Who the f*ck knows.” He stated coldly as he finished his dinner. “Is she really in the gang crew?” another asked. He shrugged. “That’s what Scor said.” He added in the same tone. “you going out to see her?” another asked. “No.” He said in a colder tone. “She can stand out there and freeze. F*cking Gryffindors.” He muttered as he got up with his mates and fellow gang members and left the great hall.

He went to the common room and then through to his room where he changed into some different clothes. He knew that he’d have to be careful but he could get out to see what she wanted. He shook his head as he started to realize that her choice might have been a bad one. He wanted to know her real reason for joining the gang or if it was pure and true or only because of Scorpius and the fact that he kissed her a year ago. Yes, he did know about the kiss that happened between them. In fact he knew a lot that went on between them and he knew more of what to expect as well. He knew one thing for sure; he was going to open her eyes to the real Scorpius Malfoy. He was going to make sure that she knew who it was she was really dealing with and what she was really getting into. He took his sweet time to getting through the castle and making his way down to the Black Lake.

He watched her for a moment from the shadow of a few trees before he walked out and over to his sister. He didn’t know how he was going to address her on it but he knew that he was going to start. “Dannie. What do you want?” he questioned. “If you want to speak to me why couldn’t you just send me a letter and where you wanted to meet me?” he questioned as he walked over. He moved through the gra*s and over to here she sat. He sat with his back towards her before he placed an arm behind his head and laid back. He could then look up at the darkening sky and look to see her at the same time. He wasn’t going to wait as he just decided to start, “Dannie, why did you join the gang?” he questioned as he glanced at her. “I mean really join. Was it for Scorpius Malfoy?” he asked, “You know his has a son with Dakota Bletchley right?” he questioned. “Do you know anything about Scorpius? He has been known to show that he is like his name; a scorpion. He can sting at any time if you’re not careful. He may see nice and pleasant but did you know that he is cold, dark and ruthless? I wouldn’t know half the sh*t I do if it wasn’t for him.” He told her. “He has no problems in using the forbidden curses. He has no problem using any spell to fight, attack, to cut and harm another person just like he doesn’t think twice it comes to killing something.” He added. “He’s squaring off with Draco because the man attacked Scorpius’ sisters. They are having a magic battle.” He explained. “I know you have something for him Dannie. He talked to me about you. I know about the kiss you shared with him last year too. I also know that he only kissed you last year to make you blush...and that from that point you kept sticking out in his head.” He explained to her. “I’m not worried about Scorpius, I know that he will be fine no matter what, but I don’t think you know who or what you are falling into.” He stated strongly.

He wasn’t sure if she’d accept his words or if she was already too blinded by her love for his friend that she wouldn’t listen to him. He did know that the last time he spoke to Scorpius, his friend didn’t tell his sister anything about himself or what and who he really was. He knew that this might show that he was concerned about his sister but the last thing he wanted was to lose one of his good friends over her and he didn’t want to have to try and deal with his sister over his friend and the gang.

“I know that Scorpius wants to ask you out and that you got into his head. That caused a lot of problems between him, Kota, and Callie.” He stated. “What do you think you can do with him? Change him?” he questioned. “Dannie, Scorpius is who he is and there isn’t anyone that is going to change that... if anything he’ll change you. Not to mention anyone who is dating Scorpius becomes an instant target; someone that they can target as his weakest link to piss him off or to get even with him which ever comes first.” He stated coldly. “Do you honestly want to get attacked? I know that his previous girlfriend didn’t get attacked, because she was like the princess to the prince and all us worked together to protect her but there are some that are not happy that you are getting so up close and personal with Scorpius. Athena Zabini has something for him and she has been known to be a real b*tch at times. Dakota may not seem like the jealous type but she has her moments and she can be extremely ruthless.”

[Dannielle Marie Wood]

Dannie jumped a bit when she heard her brother. She looked at her brother for a moment. "Well because I rather tell you instead of owl you." she said with a small smile on her face. She wasn't expectin the next question or a few after that one as well. She also wanted ask him if he really did care. "I wanted to talk about a lot of things with you! And no Scorpius isn't one of them." she said with a small smile on her face. "It's more about mom. And mainly I just wanted to see if you are hanging in there. You seem to be doing better than me at times. And well actually it seems like you don't care much because when I usually need you especially when it comes to thinking about her you are never around. Scorpius was there for me. And I was there for him last year." she said with a small smile.

"I didn't join the Gang to get close to Scor." she said a bit defensively. "I joined to get closer to you." she said for a moment. "I've always wanted a brother I know I can go to. I know I could go to Oliver Jr. but there are times where I know he can't even pull it off. And I wanted a better relationship wtih you. I want to be close to you." she said almost to an upset matter. "You don't know how many times I've seen Scorpius and Callista walk around happy and everything." she said with a frown. "You don't exactly know how I feel about that. I needed you more than anything when I had a nightmare during the summer. Dad isn't in his right mind it seems and all I want is someone to be there for me. Some I could talk it over with." she said with a frown. "And yes I know he has a son with Dakota. He told me that last year. He told me that he was ruthless and all of that. He told me is always honest but noble he is not. I know he has a darkside because he told me and I know he wasn't lying Crew." she said to him. She was getting a bit upset. "He even told me that you did care about me but you don't want to even show it to me because you are frighten that I can become a target. Did you honestly think that wouldn't make me upset?" she asked him with tears coming down her cheeks now. "I also joined the Gang because it sounds like fun and the fact like they are family and there is always someone you can go to when you aren't having a good deal at home." she said still crying and trying to talk. "And his dad is a wimp." she said with a frown drying the tears that were coming down her cheeks. "Then tell me what I'm falling into. I'm begging to think you don't care about me and that you don't even want me around. It's bad enough to have people pick on me just because I'm a Wood. They also think since I'm a Wood all I think about is Quidditch. Well they would be wrong." she said with an upset tone. "I think about you a lot and wished I had a better relationship with you. When we were younger before we came here you cared about me I know you did but now it doesn't seem to be. Why is that?" she asked him.

Dannie looked at her brother for a moment. "Me change Scorpius?" she asked him with a frown for a moment. "That's a laugh because I don't want to change him. I like him for who he is. Why are you so against me liking him. And how was I suppose to know that was going to cause trouble between what's her name, Callista and Scor.?" she asked him. "It's not my fault. I just happened to be at the right place at the right time when he needed someone to talk to. He just happened to find me amusing while I had found him intriguing." she said with a small frown. "And to be honest that was my first kiss from a guy. And yes I know he did that to make me blush. But do you honestly think that I can change him because I already know I can't. He can only change if he wants to change." she said for a moment. "And I can change if I want to and it's up to me." she said for a moment. "So like I said before whatever is going on with this Kota girl, Callista, and Scorpius" She started to say and then looked at him again. "ISN'T MY FAULT!" she yelled. "Ever since mom died I've been thinking about quitting the DA. I've done that. Dad didn't tell me who murdered her and I don't really want to go after him or her more like it 'It'" she said. She looked at her brother for a moment. "Do you realize if there was a war going on right now and you and I took part in and I died how would you feel if that happen without even explaining to me that you cared about me and never had the chance? Well this is your chance to tell me that you do care about me. That you are protective of me. Tell me that you do love me as your sister. I think about that all the time. If you had pa*sed away I would be very upset because deep down I knew you cared about me. And plus Scorpius even told me so. But I would be very upset because you didn't told me so. I want to hear it from you. And why do you think people would use me to get to you?" she asked. "And if they used me to get to Scorpius do you really think I would let them do so? I know some spells that can well hopefully stun them where I could run and find help or use that full body binding spell." she told him with a frown. "And I don't care about what Athena Zabini wants. Besides it isn't up to her who he chooses to go out with. It's up to Scorpius." she pointed out. "And yes I know Dakota has her moments. Everyone does!" she said with a small frown. "Nobody's perfect you know." she said with a frown. "I was happy but now I'm down!" she said with another frown.

[cruento]

Cruento nodded slightly has he did have to admit that it could make sense that she’d rather speak to him instead of owl him. The only thing he could have done without her approaching him in the great hall. He listened to what she had to say as he looked up at the sky, “Mom?” he questioned in a more down to earth tone. “Why do you want to talk about mom?” he enquired. “First off, I’m doing fine over mom. She died almost a year ago Dannie. I have a lot of distractions and a lot of things going on that I don’t dwell on her absence. I’m in the slytherin Gang Dannie, what do you want me to do? I have things to do. Information to gather a few attacks here and there to make.” He stated in the same tone. “But yeah, I miss her and care.” He added. “Scorpius seems to gravitate towards those who need him.” He stated in a mediocre manner.

Cruento glanced at her with slight surprise as he learned that she wanted to be closer to him. “You joined the Slytherin Gang to be closer to me?” he questioned with slight surprise. “Scorpius gets into all kinds of trouble protecting his sister. He wouldn’t have half the sh*t going on in his life if he wasn’t always bailing her out. He’s facing off with Draco because his own father crossed the line. Scorpius is protective of Callie and as such he should be after everything she went through. They are best friends, Dannie. There isn’t anything that the other doesn’t know.” He stated. “It just seems as though you joined the gang to get closer to Scorpius.” He added when he thought about it for a moment. He looked at her hard as it turned into a glare. “You addressed him as Scor.” He picked out finally. “Why do you need and want me around anyway?” he questioned. He was impressed by her tone and how she fired right back at him. “Chances are I’d give up a pillow and a blanket and tell you to sleep at the foot of the bed.” He stated as he turned his gaze back to the sky. He was starting to see that this wasn’t going to be an easy run with Dannie. He could also pick out that she was set. “Since you’re in the gang it doesn’t matter if you talk to me I guess.” He stated. “Being that you’re with Scorpius you’re going to be targeted so you maze well come and hang around with me too.” He told her and tried not to show that he cared and wouldn’t mind her being around. “Scor doesn’t lie so long as he can help it. He might twist things slightly but mainly leave out a few things but lying he doesn’t do.” He stated. He turned to look at her, “However, for that I do have to have a word with our gang leader on telling you those things!” he said but showed it didn’t really faze him. “Dannie, it’s not always fun and games. Scorpius does come up to random people sometimes and tells them to go attack this person or go attack that person or here take this and this is what you are to do.” He looked at her with the tears and that was the one thing he didn’t care for was the tears to fall. He sighed as he reached into his pocket and handed her a tissue. He learned to carry them on him with all the girls that he’s around who randomly started to tear up over something. “I don’t want to speak bad on the Gang but I didn’t ever see you joining the gang. You always seemed to orderly...not a rebel.” He told her. “The gang is great from my experience and not like any other but then I’m okay with everything that goes on in the gang.” He told her. “Why did you turn on dad?” he questioned. “I thought you always looked up to him... maybe the gang is a good place for you if you are turning on all that.” He added. “I wouldn’t know about that since I don’t really have anything to do with the stupid sport unless I have to.” He paused. “Because I learned things quickly that with some things you just don’t do...” he trialed off.

“I’m not against you liking or dating Scorpius Malfoy.” He stated almost coldly. “Scorpius already talked to me about you. He knows where I stand with you and him.” He explained to her. “Scorpius also knows that he does to you what he did to Kota, I’ll kill him.” He stated coldly, “But I don’t think I have to worry since he’s got his hands full with Lucius.” He added. “Like I said, I’m not against you going with Scorpius just concerned about you going with Scorpius. He’s also doesn’t have much left before he’s an adult.” He told her. “Callie honestly shouldn’t have been in all that since it’s between Scorpius and Dakota, but that’s a huge mess you’re walking into with Scorpius.” He stated but he couldn’t help but look at her as he got tore into right back by her not to mention she yelled at him. He knew that was a definitely new. He couldn’t even remember being around or listening to her yell at their other sibs. He looked back to the sky, “Fine change to what you want.” He stated, “and no it isn’t your fault. But I did figure that you heard a few of the things being pa*sed around about you and Scorpius. A lot of people think that you left the DA because of Scorpius and now that you are part of the gang they’re think something is going on or has happened between the two of you. For a bit last year things got a little out of hand with a few and it almost seemed that he was going to lose the gang over you because he broke up with Dakota.” He stated, “However that stays between us, Dannie. That better not get around to others.” He added as he looked to her. “I’ll know if it gets around. As for who murdered her,” he paused as he got up and turned to face her. “If you’re in with Scorpius, ask him about it. The gang has a way with finding things out if people want to know things.” He stated. “I’m sure if any organization can find something it’s the slytherin gang and I’m sure if you want to know to the exact person, you’re with the right person; Scorpius.” He told her. “Just be careful with him.” He stated as he let his guard down for a moment. “That wouldn’t bother me.” He stated. “Not explaining it to you because you wouldn’t have learned it. Even if I was the one to go, Scorpius would have approached you and with me gone you’d see how your live would change so you’d figure it out and know.” He added as he looked to the lake. He thought about it for a moment. “Why is it so important to you to know that you have someone that cares for you out of the Wood family?” he questioned. “In some odd and twisted way the whole family cares about you.” He stated as he sighed and shook his head. “You know, All this stuff that Scorpius has told you, he probably figured that you’d keep it to yourself.” He added, “Fine, yes I’ve cared about you. I would do what I can to protect you from a far but it was always hard because you were a member of the stupid DA.” He said as he turned and threw a rock in the lake. “People play harshly.” He started, “Dannie, from out relationship, people believe I hate you and want nothing to do with you, that means that you are safe. People find out that I care about you, they can take you, hurt you and I’d do what they’d want and give up information so long as you were not harmed.” He stated. “Callie and Scorpius defend themselves and each other. Scorpius would sell out his sister though if it was to keep certain things quiet...but you better believe that he’ll retaliate every hit, every drop of blood she lost, every cut, every burn.” He paused to looked at Dannie, “But then I guess if you were going out with Scorpius, he’d do the same for you.” He stated. “But I don’t know what I could handle or do if I was in that position.” He told her. “A lot of people might think that you are trying to get to him for the DA...but then I’m sure if you talk to Scor, he’ll teach you a few things to defend yourself.” He added but he couldn’t help but laugh. “Just watch yourself with Scorpius when Dakota is around... or if you see her.” He said. “Just walk the way if you come face to face with her alone.”

[Dannielle Marie Wood]

She looked at her older brother for a moment. “Well I don’t. The only person who so far able to help me out was Scor. If you haven’t noticed I took it really hard. I guess I was really close to mom without realizing it until it was too late and for some reason I feel bad and sad all in one. I miss her.” She told him before he said that he had some attacks to do here and there to make and she had to smile a bit. “I hope I’m not one of them this time!” she said with a small frown. “I may not remember who attacked me last year I just know I’ve had the pleasure to be the first to be attacked.” she said with a frown. “I’m glad you do miss her and care. But what do you do to remember her and not forget who you are?” she asked him for a moment. “Scorpius and I did talked again this time not a girl’s bathroom and he told me well do things that she likes but don’t forget who I am. I think quite noble of him. Which he doesn’t like the word Noble but I keep using it.” she said with a small smile. “I can’t help but see noble and honesty and I do see the dark side. It’s in his eyes!” she said starring out into the night.

Dannie looked at him for a moment. “Did you honestly think I would want to join for Scorpius when I already know I got a friendship with him either way?” she asked him with a small smile. “Scorpius isn’t always bailing her out. Well he usually lets her battle first until she comes to him for help.” she said with a smile. “He told me last year.” she said with a small smile. “His father crossed the line? How so?” she asked him for a moment. “Why is that surprising that I address him as Scor?” she asked him for a moment looking at him for a moment. “You’re my brother. I’m always going to be needing you. And plus I would know I need to go to you when I have a nightmare even means owling you since we are in different houses.” she said with a smile on his face. She could tell that he may just give up. “Really?” she asked him for a moment. “Yeah which made her a bit happy. She gave him a hug at that moment as soon he had said that she might as well hang around him too. “I already knew he doesn’t lie.” she said with a small smile. “I didn’t think it was all fun and games. I’ve heard a few things but I don’t remember them quite well.” she said with a small smile on her face. “And I can handle a few things and I think he knows what I can handle.” she said with a small frown. She took the tissue he handed her and wiped away the tears that were coming down. She looked at him for a moment. “Orderly? Come on my room is a mess and you know that!” she said with a small smile on her face. “Hey I’m fourteen now. Almost everyone has a rebellious side to them.” she said with a small smile. “I did look up to him until he couldn’t keep one promise.” she said with a frown. “He promised me that mom wouldn’t get hurt or killed if I didn’t join in the fight last year and what happened she got killed.” she said not realizing that her eyes seemed a bit darker than normal and looked like she was lost in thought. Shaking that away for a moment. “You never really had anything to do with the sport. I’m keeping up with Quidditch only so I don’t forget mom.” she said with a small smile.

She picked up his coldness in his voice. “Are you sure because I can tell your voice is a bit cold when you said that!’ she pointed out to him. Dannie gave him an icy stare when he said he would kill him if Scor did what he had done to Kota to her. She knew about Lucius mainly because Scor had told her last year when he was in the bathroom. “Well I’m glad you aren’t against me going with Scorpius.” she said with a smile. “He’s actually the first guy I actually liked.” she admitted to her brother. “You mean Callie forced herself into it?” she asked her brother for a moment. “But I don’t think I’ll ever change just because a guy told me too.” she said looking at him with her cheeks all red from yelling a bit. “Actually I haven’t heard any of that. I quit the DA because it wasn’t for me. I felt like there was no one there when I needed someone to talk to. Especially when I was upset especially when it came to nightmares and I surly could have talked to you but no you were to busy ignoring me which I may add hurt me in the end.” she said with a frown. “And don’t worry it’ll stay between us. I’m still keeping secrets from last year and no I’m not going to tell you!” she said with a small frown. She was surprised to see her older brother facing her. “I will don’t worry. I’ll be careful with him. And I wouldn’t mind figuring out who killed our mother. Haven’t you ever wondered who had killed her?” she asked him for a moment. She was surprised for a moment on that answer. “Yeah but it wouldn’t be the same. I rather hear it from you!” she told him with a frown. “They do? You never showed it. I heard that you did but you never told me! That’s not the same as dad showing me does by hugging me and tickling every chance he has. Andy on the other hands I know cares about me because he usually figures away out how to get me to calm down just by doing funny things.” she said for a moment. “True so don’t tell him that I told you that part. I’ll tell him and pray that he doesn‘t mind me telling you that he said that you care about me.” she said with a small smile. She smiled though when he told her that he did care about her and protected her from a far and that it was hard because she was in the DA. “Well you don’t have to worry about that now. I’m part of the gang.” she said with a small smile. “Hate is strong word.” was all she said at one point. “He told me that too.” she said with a small frown. “He told me I would be a target to use against you. Of course I thought different. I thought that I would use that you cared about me against you which I wouldn’t do that.” she said with a smile on her face. “That is true he probably would.” she said with a small smile on her face. “Why would I want to get him for the DA when I quit the DA? People should take a look at the word quit and realized that I quit the DA.” she said with a small smile. “Yeah I planned to watch myself around when I’m with Scorpius with Dakota around. And I plan on walking away or use the full body spell and then run or walk away fast!” she said with a small smile on her face. “So does this mean we are cool now?” she asked him for a moment. “And sorry for yelling but it seemed like it was the only way to get the message that I need you that way!” she said with a small smile on her face.

[cruento]

“We were all close to her, you were closer because you’re the last and because you haven’t grown away from her.” Crew said as he picked up and tossed a few rocks in the air as he made himself comfortable. “You’ll get over her in time. You just need to find something else to look forwards to that will take your mind off dwelling on her absence. Before you know it, you’ll realize that she’s a memory and is alive there that life is okay to move on with.” He stated with a slight shrug. “The more you dwell the more you make yourself guilty. You keep that up you’ll feel guilty because your in love with Scorpius Malfoy and your in the slytherin gang which are two things she would have been against.” He added in a semi-dry tone. “Yeah, you’re not on the list. You’re in the gang. You’ll be doing it to others. Most likely.” He stated as he glanced over to her. “She was our mother. I’m a lot of things but give me a little credit, Dannie!” he added. “Of course he doesn’t like the word noble. He’s a slytherin and the leader of the gang, Dannie. No one is seen in those two positions are ‘noble’.” He told her. “Scorpius doesn’t want to be seen as noble. That’d make him just as great as Harry Potter. Scorpius dislikes Potter...not as much as Draco but that’s a different story.” He stated. “Speaking of which...” he trailed off and paused as he glanced to Dannie. “If you see him again, find out how he’s doing. He hasn’t been eating or sleeping right lately and not long ago he found Draco and killed Draco himself.” He added in a very low tone. “But don’t go running around telling people that he killed his father. Scorpius wants it hushed.” He looked at her for a moment, “Can you still call him noble with knowing that?” he questioned.

“Yes, Dannie, I do believe that you would join for Scorpius.” He stated. “A lot of women do join because of Scorpius but they all don’t get share a bed or anything else with him.” He added as he glanced to Dannie. “You might have had his friendship, but without being in the gang, you couldn’t just randomly go up to him where as in the gang, you can randomly go up to him. You’re friendship would have turned into acquaintances.” He stated. “Don’t get up set and cry over what I’m saying. It’s the truth and sometimes it hurts. There are many girls who chase Scorpius. He’s agreed to friendship but he doesn’t ever go out of his way to talk with them. There are times where they stop and say hi to him and try to talk to him and all he’s done was smirk, give a silent gesture and walk way.” He stated. He smirked and chuckled under his breath as he started to skip stones across the lake. “Dannie, Callie knows how to fight. She fights until he gets there if she wants to. If not, she runs to Scor and he does it. Scor’s hands have been stained in blood more then Callie’s ever was. Callie doesn’t duel and she doesn’t fight. Scorpius does everything for her. Chances are, come next year when Scor is in his seventh year he’ll fail just to get another year to watch over his sister. That’s why he’s the oldest in his cla*s... for someone who is into Scor, you sure don’t know much about him.” He stated. “Callie got sick where she was hospitalized for a time frame. Scorpius almost lost it because Callie almost died. Callie will always come first to him. He needs a good swift kick in the a*s if you ask me. He should be treating his girlfriend first or even his kid. But Callie is above all.” He added with a slight shrug.

He sighed as he shook his head. He moved again so his back was towards the lake as he laid back in the gra*s so he could look at Dannie’s face and the sky. “Callie broke up with Albus Potter. Scorpius is trying to clean up that little mess and keep Albus from moving out of the manor. Anyway, Callie started to see Tristan; one of Skylar’s Childer. Draco had a problem with Callie dating a vampire. Callie got into a huge fight with Draco over her dating the vampire. Like usual Scorpius is present and defended Callie and her choice. Tristan was with them as Callie was using Tristan’s cloak as a cover when she needed to hide from Draco. Callie pushed Tristan to taste her blood. Tristan did as she requested only to set Draco off. Draco attacked Callie and Tristan. Scorpius jumped into the attack to protect them while Tristan disappeared with Callie. Scorpius and Draco started to fight and from that point on Scorpius was out for blood. It was bad for Scorpius because he just found his father and he asked his father to take care of Luke for him and Kota so they could finish school and get their lives straight but they’d do what they can when can. Anyway, I was over at the manor with Fluffy when I heard Astoria and Draco talking. Draco said that Scorpius lost his mind attacking Draco over Callie and Tristan. They wanted to kidnap Kota, Callie, and his son Luke then Draco and Astoria can take them all, leave the manor to Scorpius and disappear to Bulgaria. Ophel and I stepped in taking Scorpius’s son Luke and taking off. If it wasn’t for Natalia-another Childer to Skylar, I would have gotten my a*sed kicked by Draco the same with Ophel.” He said. He paused for a moment, “anyway, Scorpius and Draco separated for a few days where they set it up that they’d meet at the Manor, out back where they duelled for the Manor, Callie, Kota, and Luke. Scorpius didn’t hesitate. He showed up, used a few spells then jumped right into torturing Draco before killing him... and like every other person Scorpius has killed, he blew up the evidence and burned every piece to ashes.” He stated as he glanced to Dannie. “Skylar, Tristan, Aidan, Yumiko, Yuriko, Kita, Natalia, Blake, Astoria his mother, Callie, Kota, Ophel, and I were all there witness.” He paused, “Oh, and Skylar came with Harry Potter... They all turned the other cheek since Draco was rumoured to be dead anyway.” He stated.

“There are only a few close people that are close enough to call him Scor.” He stated. “He has elite that surround him at the top and only they call him Scor, and most of the time, they still call him Scorpius.” He stated with a slight shrug. “You know I’m only letting you know about Scorpius because your my sister that is in love with him, right? And I’m telling you this in confidence so that you don’t go running around telling everyone. There is only two sources you’d get it from. Himself and me. Callista and Dakota are extremely protective of Scorpius. So any of that gets out to anyone, not only are you in sh*t with everyone and Scorpius but so will I.” He stated. “Like it or not, the gang watches the gang. So everyone knows pretty well what everyone is doing. Yes, you will need to partially earn the trust in the gang.” He nodded, “If you want to owl me go a head. There isn’t much else you can do since we’re in different houses.” He wasn’t sure what to do when she hugged him as he wasn’t too keen on all that but after a long moment he did place a hand on her back and patted her back for a moment before pulling away from the hug. “No he doesn’t lie. He stretches the truth or he leaves a lot out.” He stated. “If you don’t ask, then we won’t speak.”

“I know you’re room can be pretty messy.” He paused for a moment, “You know, everyone does have a rebellious side to them but it depends on how far you’re willing to go.” He added. “Dannie, it was war... and he’s not that great and fast with magic...in my opinion. Our parents were just on the wrong side. I joined the gang and fought for the Dark Lord not against him. I don’t believe he planned to let her die out there. It just happened. Sometimes you can’t protect or stop when something is suppose to be. When the fates want something that is by their choice we have no say.” He stated. “No, I’m not a huge fan of Quidditch but I do go out to watch it once in a while.” He stated.

“Dannie, Yes, I’m sure. I’m not a fan of you and Scorpius but I’m not going to stand in the way.” He told her, “But Dannie, I’m around Scorpius and the some of the guys, and we have all gotten pissed drunk stupid a few times. Scorpius is no different then myself or any of the other guys. Sex is on our minds. We are just at that age and if Scorpius pushes you into that and or knocks you up like he did Kota I will kill him!” he stated in a very cold tone. “Friendship and loyalty will go out the window! Scorpius knows it too. I’ve told him that.” He said as he looked at her. “The first guy you’ve ever liked? d*mn. Why’d you have to target him? Couldn’t you target some other guy like one that wasn’t a good friend?” He looked back up at the sky. “Don’t get all caught up and mixed up in something with him that you don’t want...and don’t go away anywhere with him.”

“Callie didn’t really force herself into anything. When Scorpius decided that he wanted to ask you out he presented it to Callie. Callie and Dakota are best friends so when Scorpius told Callie that he wanted to dump Kota for you things got ugly. Kota and Scorpius fought, Scorpius and Callie fought, Callie and Kota fought. Scorpius was backed into a corner. Kota finally accepted Scorpius’ offer to stay with them at the manor with his son. Don’t worry, Kota is four rooms down from Scorpius’s” he said. “Scorpius couldn’t have a conversation with Dakota without the two of them fighting. He can’t get along with Callie on all that either. So long as the situation and your name is not brought up everything is just dandy for the three of them but Callie got involved because of Kota was...still is her best friend. I think and she didn’t want to lose her nephew. I know that Callie also doesn’t want to lose Scorpius and I think she might feel threatened that you are moving in on Scorpius and she thinks that you’re going to steal Scorpius away from her. It also took Callie a very long time to accept Kota and trust her. Callie is a huge part of Scorpius’s life and he has more trust for her then anyone else. It would probably be in your best interest to either let her come to you or let Scorpius take you to her. Don’t make the first move” he stated.

“Dannie, you’d be surprised at what you’ll let a guy do once he swept you off your feet. A guy can get away with anything and you’ll do anything because you are blinded by your emotions. A guy knows how to move slow in romancing and sweeping women off their feet so they are all light headed and in such a mindset that they are not thinking straight or clearly. One thing leads to another and another and before you know it you not only had a night to remember in some cases but you can’t believe what you just did. Then everything gets all weird and awkward then the relationship is down the drain.” He stated. “It’s all about impressing someone. You want to impress them so that attraction grows, Dannie. You’ll change the more you’re around Scorpius and the gang. Because you know that you’ll fit in but you want to impress Scorpius and maybe even Callie to get into her good books. It’s normal and natural.” He stated.

“There are some people who think that it’s just odd you quit the DA after speaking with Scorpius and then you meet up with Scorpius again and you two are all over each other and your in the gang.” He stated. “I was busy doing things for the gang, Dannie. You were in the DA. At that point you were my enemy as much as you were my sister. Sort of made things hard.” He added. “I found the DA boring... they didn’t do anything and they didn’t teach you a d*mn thing. Scorpius and other gang members on the other hand help out if you need help with something. Scorpius doesn’t leave his gang members out in the cold either...usually. Sometimes he does depending on what’s going on.” He glanced to her oddly, “You are keeping things for Scorpius?” he questioned.

“Not really. I haven’t really given much thought to who did it since it was a war. I mean I’ve injured and killed people too during the war. What are you going to do once you find out who did it? What’s the point in having the information?” He enquired. “Sure, I partly want to know but then it was a war.” He shrugged slightly. “So long as she’s happy wherever it is that she may be, then that’s all that matters.” He stated.

He looked to Dannie and watched her as she spoke. “I’m not big on that stuff.” He said, “You got what you wanted from me.” He stated then gave her a strange look. “You’re fourteen now and he tickles you every change he gets? Well, at least he does. See, you have people who care. You didn’t need me.” He added with a thin slight smile as he looked back up at the sky. “He probably figured that you wouldn’t tell me.” He shrugged. “We’ll keep it between us. If you really care about Scorpius then don’t betray him. I don’t want to have to choose between my sister, the gang, and my friends.” He told her. “Yeah I don’t have to worry because the gang watches out for the gang and Scorpius watches out for everyone. Hopefully, all or most of Scor’s enemies are gone and you are safe as can be.” He added. “Hate’s a strong word but you better get use to it. There are a few things that people hate.” He said.

“There were a lot of people that were looking to take out Scorpius Malfoy. He is a prince of an empire after all. Take down Scorpius Malfoy and you tear everything apart.” He stated. “The day is coming though that Scorpius will have everything including immortality.” He said then looked to Dannie, “Yeah, everyone was targeting Callie and Kota because they are the closest people to Scorpius. Now, you are.” He said. “Just like we retaliated by sending a message to others the same way...although Scorpius always knew more then one weakness to his opponents and he would always hit him harder and where it hurt... you just don’t mess with the woman in his life. That he’s close to.” He said. “It was easier hating you.” He stated. “Now that you’re in the gang everything is different.”

“Like I said, there are a lot of gang members who are not interested in or trusting when it comes to you. Scorpius has done a lot for everyone in the gang so we all stand by him with our loyalty to help and protect him. He’s taken in Albus Potter and opened his home to Albus’ brother. He’s taken in Fluffy-Ophel and he lets me crash at his place whenever I want to. Which is why I wasn’t always around throughout the summer.” He stated. “You have a lot of trust to work at and earn Dannie. The best way to do it is through Scorpius... and not saying what he told you. He gives you the information, use it to your advantage don’t go around saying what he said. Otherwise you’ll make everyone look bad and they’ll see you as a mouse. Someone that they can get information out of.” He said as he glanced back to Dannie. “With Scorpius around, he wont let you get hurt. He’s in an interesting situation but he wont let you get hurt...that much I’m sure of...and always run.” He stated. “Yeah, we’re fine. Dannie, don’t apologize. You asking if we are cool will give you the full answer. Don’t apologize for foolishness.” He stated. “We’ll have to teach you how to lose that niceness.” He added.

[Dannielle Marie Wood]

Dannie looked at her brother for a moment. “I don’t think she would be against Scor and I’m pretty sure you are right about the second though.” she said with a small frown but then shook her head. “And just what should I do to keep my mind off of dwelling on her absence?” she asked Crew for a moment and then wondered why he keeps saying that she’s in love with Scor which was partly true. “What list?“ she asked him with a small smile. She did like him and had a crush on him but she never really imagine that he would like her much back. But deep down she knows that he likes her back. Why did he kiss her in the kitchen the night before and does her brother know about that? She didn’t want to find out. She had to smile at that for a moment. “He may not like the word noble but he does noble things like bowing and kissing the hand and the cheek!” she said with a small smile on her face. “I already know he dislikes Harry Potter.” he said with a small smile on her face. “Are we talking about Albus or Scor not eating here?” she asked him for a moment getting a bit confused because she had heard that Albus won’t leave his bed. She listened to what her brother was telling her. Nodding her head understanding that Scor wanted to keep it quiet. And then looked at her brother. “In some weird way I still can call him noble.” she said with a small smile. “To let you know he was mean at first but then we got to talking and he wondered why I haven’t ran away from him last year and I told him I wasn’t afraid of him and I don’t think I ever will be afraid of him.” she said with a smile.

Dannie looked at him for a moment but listened to what he had told her. “If you don’t believe me then you can go to Scor and ask him for yourself why I joined the Gang! I don’t think he would accept me into the gang because I said that I like him.” she told him in a defensively tone. Telling him the truth too. “That I can believe that there are many girls who chase Scor.” she said with a small smile. She doubted that a bit but took to consideration. “Only if someone doesn’t want to believe it. And when they find out that what it was the truth that they would be hurt.” she told him right back. She listened to what he had just told her and thought about it for a minute. “Well that isn’t surprising. A girlfriend or a wife doesn’t always last while a sibling will always be your sibling for life like it or not. And a child you aren’t always stuck with either if the mom takes the child with them but they will always be part of the father. So there for Callista should be always number one in his life. Because she will always be his sister he likes it or not.” she told him with a smile on his face. “And he doesn’t need a good swift in the a*s if you ask me. He’s just right where he needs to be!” she said with a smile on her face.

Dannie looked at her brother again as he spoke. She was really enjoying talking to him even if it was about her crush’s problem. “Is that why he hasn’t been seen around the castle lately? If so is his cousin Eddie helping him as much as he can?” she asked him with a small smile. Even though Albus and her hasn’t seen eye to eye a lot of times she still wondered about him now that she’s in the gang. In fact he wanted her to speak to Cory. “Oh my gosh I need to speak to Cory!” she said suddenly remembered about Albus’s request. “Albus asked me to talk to Cory about quitting the DA. Apparently he is close getting him to quit the DA and needs my help to get the final push or something. Only problem how am I going to get him to quit the DA?” she asked her brother for a moment. “I can’t believe I almost forgot that!” she said with a small laugh. “But that did sound like a lot of Drama. I guess there is a lot of Drama in the Malfoy family!” she said with a small smile. “Wow I knew he hated the guy but I didn’t know that he hated him so much to kill him.” she said with a small frown. “But I am still not afraid of him and still thinks he is a noble.” she said with a small smile.

Dannie looked at him for a moment. “That maybe so but I asked him last year if I could call him Scor and he said he I could call him Scor.” she said with a smile on her face. “Yeah I know that.” she said with a small smile. “And I’m not saying that I’m in love with him!” she said with a smile on her face. “And why would I go blabber all of this to everyone when I’m still holding secrets that he rather not have shared with anyone!” she said with a small smile. Part of the things he had told her she pretty much forgotten but remembered a lot of them only because it felt good to keep things from other people. “And I get that! And I already knew that I would have to do that. Kita seems to already have my trust. I talked to her too. There’s something a bit funny about her though. I mean she’s pale, walks quite fast, and has a certain tone of voice that is angelic and has an Asian sound to it.” she said with a small smile. “And that part stinks!” she said with a frown. She could tell her brother wasn’t used to hugs but did feel a few pats on her back before he pulled away. She didn’t really know what else to say on that part so she didn’t say anything at all.

Dannie laughed for a moment when he said he knew that her room can be pretty messy. She frowned though when he was telling her it was war. And then she remembered the talk that she had with Scorpius about dueling and then it clicked to her. “Will I can see that. You got to be quick when you are dueling and trying to protect yourself and someone else makes it a whole lot harder. He was probably trying to defend her while she was trying to defend him and will got killed. They tried their best. But apparently their best wasn’t good enough!” she said with a small frown. “I mean sometimes it’s good to your back against a wall. Because no one would be able to attack you from behind.” she said with a small smile. “Have you ever seen me play the last two years?” she asked him with a small smile.

Dannie listened to him speak for a moment and then had a shock look on her face. “Um hello not my fault for him being the first guy that I actually like.” she said for a moment knowing it was him scaring off every guy that looked her way when she was thirteen. “And how was I supposed to know that I was going to fall for him. Or that he has fallen for me? How was I supposed to know that Scor would be the first guy I have fallen for! I’ve actually just got into guys last year but it seems like every single one of ran off the other direction. Scor didn’t do that and part of me doesn’t know why but I must have amused him last year and I was well intrigued by him enough to try to impress him.” she said getting up and started pacing back and forth. She stopped for a moment when he said don’t go away anywhere with him. Keep Halloween plans to myself! she thought to herself. Looking at him for a moment with and started pacing again.

Dannie stopped pacing and then looked at her brother for a moment. “Great are you saying it’s all my fault that they were arguing?” she asked him for a moment. “And I’m not trying to steal Scorpius from Callie -” she was about to add something to that and then stopped. “Wait he wanted to dump Dakota for me?” she asked her brother for a moment in disbelief. She didn’t really sit down she more fell to a sitting position with a small shock look on her face. “Not many guys are into me and if they are they are afraid to do anything because they know I have a brother in the Slytherin Gang they are afraid of.” she said with a small smile. “Then don’t bring up my name with the situation.” she said with a small frown. She hated to think that she may have had a part of their break up. “And why would I care if Dakota’s room is four rooms down from Scor’s?” she asked her brother for a moment. “And how would Callie lose her Nephew? I mean he asked me to the Halloween Festivities to believe it or not is the same day as my birthday. We share the same birthday!” she told her brother for some odd reason. “And he did ask me to the House Unity Dance.” she said with a big smile on that one. “Which reminds me I need to find a green dress. Maybe an emerald green dress.” she said with a smile on her face.” she said with a small smile. And then snapped out of it for a moment. “And why would I want go to Callie to talk to her first.” she said to her brother for a moment. But that isn’t a bad idea! she thought to herself.

Dannie looked at him for a moment. “That I’m not surprised about.” she said with a small smile. “I don’t think every single guy is like that.” she said with a small frown. “And plus Scor already knows what I act like when I’m trying to impress someone.” she said with a small smile. “I tried to impress him last year and he told me just to be myself and if that changes through out time then it changes but it’s only because I want to change! Not because someone forces me to change.” she said with a smile. “Even though I may have to try to impress Callie!” she said for a moment. “But how am I going to do that?” she mainly asked herself and then smiled for a moment and looked at her brother for a moment. “I need your help and I know you play guitar!” she said for a moment. “I want to come up with a song for them. A song that will show Callie that there is no reason that her brother would not be there for her when he will always be there for her no matter what. And the best day to present that to her is on Scor’s and my birthday.” she said with a smile on her face. “What do you think about that? Would that somewhat impress her?” she asked him with a small smile. “I mean it’s worth a shot to do!” she said with a smile on her face.

“First off I didn’t quit the DA until shortly after mum died last year. And second I didn’t know I was going to run into him in the Kitchen and he was there for me! Just like I was there for him when he needed someone to talk to.” she said a voice that said you got to believe me tone. “And it’s not my fault that we had fallen for each other. It sort of happened just like that. “And just for the record I’m not a spy for the DA either!” she said for a moment. “In fact he thought that I was doing business for the DA to get information from the Gang Leader for the DA and I wasn’t only because they weren’t doing anything. It was really boring and I told him that too!” she said with a small smile. “Certain things yes and I’m not going to tell you so don’t ask!” she told him. “I promised him that I would not tell anyone and so far I haven’t. Even the DA doesn’t know what he told me and they’ll never know since I’m no longer with the DA. And trust me I’ve heard a few people calling me a traitor and I don’t let it bother me!” she said with a small smile.

She looked at him for a moment. “Dad didn’t force you to go into hiding? He forced me to hide. And I wanted to fight but no he wouldn’t allow it!” she said with a sad look on her face. She thought for a moment and reasoned that he was right on that. “You are right. What is the point in having the information. And I want to believe that’s she is watching over us with a smile on her face. Seeing her oldest son actually getting a long with his baby sister and only baby sister. I think she is really happy especially now!” she said giving her brother a smile and wanted to give him another hug but fought the urge just to do so.

Dannie looked at him for a moment. “Don’t say that. I do need you! You are my brother. There are going times when I need you my dearest brother Crew. And who is the Ophel girl that wants to be friends with me because I’m your sister?” she asked him for a moment with a smile on her face. “And I won’t betray him and tell the secrets which I’ve told much just that you cared about me!” she said with a small smile. “Other than that I haven’t betrayed him at all. She had to smile at that. “It seems Scor and I have something in common. He doesn’t like to be called noble while I don’t like the word Hate!” she said with a small laugh. And then she had a bright idea but it would have to wait until she see’s Scorpius again.

Dannie looked at him for a moment. She shook her head for a moment. “That be possibly true. He should have some one to be back up for that. Like if someone who did take him down everything won’t tear apart because they won’t know who was the other leader. Who had no choice but stand up and become the new leader.” she said with a small smile. She listened to what else he had to say and then looked at him for a moment. “Are you trying to tell me I’m a target not just towards you but also for Scorpius?” she asked him with a small smile and fell to a laying position. Turning her head towards her brother she somewhat had a small well a very small smile on her face. “I’m glad that everything is different.”

“That’s why I’ve been missing the music from your room.” she said with a small smile. “And to hear you say a lot of gang members who aren’t interested in or trusting when it comes to me doesn’t mean anything to me. They don’t have to trust me or be interested in me. Albus seems to trust me and so does Kita. I think you trust me because I’m your sister and Scor trusts me because I know he likes me and I like him back and he told me he could trust me last year when we were talking.” she said with a small smile. “And I know I have a lot of people’s trust to gain Crew. I wasn’t expecting to be handed on a sliver platter.” she said with a smile on her face. She listened to what he was saying again with a smile on her face. “That was my plan!” she said with a smile on her face. “Let me ask you a question. When you quit the DA and joined the Gang did you have to work for the other member’s trust? If not then how am I any different from you?” she asked him for a moment. “Is it because I’m a girl who happen to accidentally caused some trouble between three people and didn’t know that she had done that?” she asked him with a small smile. “Who is we?” she asked him. “Do you mean Scor and yourself?” she asked him with a small smile.

[cruento]

Cruento looked at Dannie for a moment, “Mom might have been fine with Scor but I don’t know if dad will accept Scor or the fact that you are in the Slytherin Gang. With both, you’re innocence will go out the window.” He told her. “Especially, if you want to get in with Callie. Dwelling? You do something that you enjoy. Be around people. Go do things. Practice on things.” He said. He looked at her strangely as she asked about the list before he shook his head. “The attack list.” He said with a shrug. “But then I don’t know if Scorpius is going to run that. I haven’t heard much lately. It’s been quiet. All I hear right now is about Scorpius and Callie’s deal with Skylar to become a vampires. And that Callie is having a hard time adjusting to the fact that Scorpius has a thing towards you. She’s so pissed at you.” He said with slight amusement towards the end of this statement. “Both of them. Albus is dealing with heart break. Scorpius is just being difficult.” He said. He glanced to her again with an odd look. “You are strange. You have a lot of guts calling him noble and that you don’t fear him. Chum around with him long enough and you’ll see his true colors.” He said.

“Scor returns the feelings towards you so he would have let you join just for that simple fact. Of course, you’d be watched and Callie would be more against you but then she thinks you joined simply for him anyway.” He stated. “But then not many are around when it comes to recruits for the gang.” He added. “Yeah, he’s a real ladies man from what the others say. He is pretty smooth with the ladies. I haven’t met a chic yet that could talk to Scorpius and not start to fall for him. Hell, the vampires believe that if Scor and Callie weren’t brother and sister they’d hook up. So in a time of need, you’re telling me you wouldn’t care if Scorpius walked away from you to go see Callie?” he questioned. He chuckled. “I’m sure you’ll be telling me one day that he needs a good swift kick in the a*s.”

“Most likely.” He stated. “What are you going to do once you all get him to quit the DA?” he questioned as he listened to her. “What do you know about the situation with Cory? There is always something going on in their family. Scorpius clears out one problem after another and just as he gets it quiet Callie comes to him with a dozen more problems. Then Dakota starts with something. Sometimes I wonder if it’s not just to keep him on his feet, out of their hair or on their radar. But that’s my two cents on that. Scorpius didn’t ever hate Draco, Dannie. Scorpius respected Draco in a weird way. He turned to Draco when he had nowhere else to go and no one else to go to. Draco just never ever helped him or gave him any advice on where to go, what to do, and how to do it. He always had to figure it out himself. It was Callie that pinned them against each other. It was Callie that knew how Draco felt and pushed him over the edge. Scorpius doesn’t the fact that he is protective of Callie and Callie uses it to her advantage. She knows that he will kill to protect her. She knows how to play Scorpius to her cords. If something is going on that she doesn’t like, she knows how to get Scorpius to do what she wants and she’s not afraid to put that into action. Dakota will help her with all that too.” He said then looked to Dannie, “Then you have a lot of guts to challenge Callie for Scorpius.” He added. “He is noble. He’s a lot of things and best of luck to you.”

“For someone that you are crushing on you are sure putting up a fight.” He stated. “I don’t care. I can’t stand between you and Scorpius. As much as I believe that it’s wrong and you are in more danger and the fact that I don’t want you hurt by one of my greatest friends...I can’t stand between it because I also know that Scorpius will defend you...unless its against Callie.” He told her. “That’s good that you have those for him. I’m going to pretend though that I didn’t hear you tell me that you are holding secrets for him that he hasn’t shared with anyone.” He stated. “Kita is a vampire. She belongs to Skylar Rycerz. Going around Scorpius and the gang, you’ll come to know them well. Watch yourself with Kita. She can lure you into anything. Talking from experience.” He added. “That would be why she sounds angelic. I’m not big on the affection... unless I have to.” He stated.

“You sure picked up a lot about fighting and duelling.” He stated as he looked to Dannie. “Who has been teaching you how to fight?” he questioned with some surprise. “No. But from my understanding, Scorpius is talking to Skylar about letting you sing out a few songs at the Halloween bash at the Haven.” He stated.

“Scorpius has nothing and no one to fear.” He stated. “He sees something and when he wants it he takes it. Hell he talks about it as if he has it already, sometimes. He just doesn’t fear others...they fear him. You better believe they all ran the other direction.” He added. “I made sure of it.” He said with some pride. “That was the one sure thing I could do.” He added. “But for Scor, he just doesn’t fear. I don’t think he knows what the word means... or what it feels like.” He looked to Dannie strangely, “Is something going on? Or happened?” he questioned from the look of her and the fact that she stopped. “Why are you pacing anyway?”

“I’m not saying that it’s your fault. I’m just letting you know a few things that has been going on with your name attached to it so if anything comes about to you then you know what the hell is going on!” he stated firmly with a slight icy edge to his tone. “Like it or not, Callie is looking at you as a threat when it comes to Scorpius. Scorpius belongs to Callie. They maybe brother and sister, but he belongs to Callie. She can make things so bad that he’d back down and break it off with you without any warning.” He told her. “He broke it off with her a few times but things got out of hand so he went back to Kota. Begged for her forgiveness and to take him back and then everything stopped. The only one with the problems then where Callie. The Malfoys are not afraid of me. I can’t protect you against them... I can try to help you but I can’t protect you against them. They fear nothing...but Callie does have slight fear for Scorpius at times.” He said. “They are my friends and the leaders of the Gang. Things could get messy but I’m backing off.” He told her. “Scorpius is your thing. Callie’s wrath... well... I don’t know.” He said. “Everyone else, I can just look at them and they run... however, the school will probably split like the red sea when you walk down the halls due to being Scorpius’s new girl friend...just don’t let anyone start calling you anyone’s princess. Fluffy-Ophel made the mistake of calling you the Gangs new princess. She got her a*s kicked by Callie.” He explained to her. “Most girls care how close he is still to Kota thinking they’d hook up again.” He looked to his sister. “However, I’m guessing something major happened between you and Scorpius for you not to care.” He stated. “Kota has threatened to take Lucius away from Scorpius and Callie. She said that she’ll take the baby and leave... Scorpius made a few statements to Kota but it was privately so no one really knows what was said but she was shaken for a few days.” He said with a shrug. “She doesn’t talk about it.” He nodded. “yeah, I know about the birthdays.” He stated. “As much as it would show that you wouldn’t fear Callie. She’d make you regret it. If Scor is comfortable with you he’ll take you to meet Callie before anyone else...if he does then...that says a lot. No one meets Callie unless they mean something to him.” He paused for a moment, “Dannie, I’m letting you know about Scorpius and about Callie so you know what to expect and what you are walking into. I don’t want you blind-sighted by Callie and Scorpius...mainly Callie.”

“Dannie, being around Scorpius, sometimes you find yourself in situations that you might not want to be in. That’s how you end up changing. You can’t speak out against what you see. You have to learn how to play it and that you know nothing. It’s really something that you can always choose. But like I said, I’m just trying to give you a heads up.” He stated. “You’ll never impress Callie... I don’t think you could match or challenge her.” He said then glanced at her and blinked, “Yeah, I play. I haven’t exactly tried to hide it.” He said, “A song for Scorpius and Callie? Scorpius might be impressed... Callie on the other hand... that would be like adding... or dropping fuel on a fire.” He told her. “I don’t know if there is a way to impress Callie. I’ll do some digging around on that and get back to you on it.” He said. “I’ll owl you what I find out.”

“Relax Dannie.” He said. “I know you didn’t plan on running into him, you were just hoping maybe even wishing.” He added. “At least someone distracted you from everything. I wasn’t going to ask if you were a spy for the DA.” He stated. “The traitor stuff will come to an end.” He said. “The gang will inflict fear.” He added with a smirk. “If it comes that. In the mean time, you’re right just ignore it and don’t let it bother you.”

“I wouldn’t listen to him. I stood by the gang! I fought with my friends. I swore that I’d have their back when they needed it. They needed it. I wouldn’t listen to him. I didn’t care what he did. I had a place to go if he decided to throw me out. Maybe he didn’t want you to fight because he knew you didn’t know how to fight.” He stated. “You were attacked once that you couldn’t defend yourself. You may know how to fight now but that’s just knowledge. It doesn’t mean if you were confronted you’d know what to do!” he added in an icy tone. “I’ve fought many times and I did many things. There was no way I was going into hiding.” He nodded. “I’m looking at the fact that she’s happy right now and watching over us... as for us getting along, we’ll see.” He said with a smirk and a kinder tone.

“Dearest brother?” he questioned as he looked at her while raising an eyebrow. “Why are you calling me that? Brother yes but you don’t need to make it sound so...so.... pretty and happy!” he added with a slight disgust. “No dearest anything.” He said. “Ophel is Fluffy. At least that is what I call her. She’s just a girl that I’m sort of seeing right now. Nothing to major.” He stated. “for your own safety don’t. Keep everything he said or says to yourself.” He added. “The word ‘hatred’ you’ll find around here a lot.”

“Dannie, there is someone who runs it if he’s not around.” He said, “It goes between Skylar Rycerz and Callie.” He stated. “Yes, you can be seen as a weakness to Scorpius as well as myself. However, being that we are in a different time now, it might be different. None the less, you should learn how to fight properly.” He added. “Just to protect yourself. You should learn some stronger and higher spells.” He looked to her and nodded. “Yes. It would be nice if things could stay.”

“Kita is a vampire. Albus will trust anyone.” He stated. “I trust you because I trust Scorpius and his judgments. But don’t think that no one will be watching you. There will be a few watching you, especially Callie.” He stated. “I’m just giving you a heads up and you’re only getting that because you’re my sister and I do partially fear for you with the Malfoys. Yeah. I had to earn some. But I got most of my trust by the way I left the DA and showed my allegiance to the Gang.” He said. “That’ll be a day I won’t forget.” He added with a glow and a wide smirk. “Yeah.” He said as he looked back to her, “You are the new to everything and already in with Scorpius. As the vampires say, Scorpius is the Prince of his Empire that he built and there are those who surround him to protect the prince from any harm as he is the ruler of this vast empire.” He looked to her, “We are you and I, that we’re fine. As for teaching you a few things, well that is up to you!”

[Dannielle Marie Wood]

Dannie looked at her brother for a moment. “Do you really think she may have been fine with Scor?” she asked her for a moment. She really couldn’t see that happening but the only reason why that is because she will never know the answer. She listened to her brother for a moment. “I am doing one thing I enjoy and that’s seeker for Quidditch even though I’m not or at least wasn’t up to notch on it lately.” she said with a small smile. “Maybe I should practice Quidditch and maybe some of my friends would like to practice with me even though I’m seeker!” she said with a small smile. “How is Scor being difficult?” she asked him with a small smile. “And I don’t know anything about heart breaks. I’ve never had my heart broken by any guy yet.” she said with a small frown. “Like I explained to him last year. He could be he can still be mean, ruthless, cruel, a murderer, power hungry, that he’s unpredictable, that he’s dangerous, that he doesn’t care about others or their problems-unless he has a particular interest in the person themselves, that he is not afraid to use magic, that he has no fears, but to only a few hold his heart on your sleeve and still be noble?” she said repeating all of that again. “He doesn’t always have to be nice to be noble. If you haven’t noticed since you know him better. How he acts around girls? And most them go gaga over him. Including me!” she said with a smile on her face. “She shouldn’t be pissed at me. I didn’t do anything to her. So alright so her brother kissed me and I kissed back but doesn’t mean I’m trying to take him away from her.” she said with a small frown.

Dannie looked at him for a minute. “I’m going to be watched by whom?” she asked for a moment. She was really starting to think she is going to be hear that a lot. “What do I have to do tell everyone I joined to get closer to you at dinner time or something?” she asked for a moment. She was getting sick and tired especially hearing it from her own big brother that she joined for Scor which was not the reason why she joined in the first place. And she knew that Scor knew that. Or at least she hoped he did. “Really?” she asked him with a small smile. Dannie looked at him in the moment. “She is his sister. Family should come first before girlfriend any day. Most brother’s knows that!” she said with a smile on her face.

Dannie looked at him for a moment. “Nothing. Albus said that all I need to do is talk him of quitting the DA and that’s he isn’t ready for the Gang yet anyways.” she said with a small smile. “He didn’t tell me to talk him into joining the Gang.” she said with a small smile. “Well I know his father is the Minister of Magic and that his mother is the a*sistant to the Minister of Magic. And for some reason he doesn’t want his father to be the Minister at this time being because of the war that is still going on much. I know I wouldn’t want our father who I guess has been drunk for a long time now to be the Minister either at the present moment. And Titus is very close to Cory. Which would hurt him to see his son in the Gang if he ever joins. But I also don’t want to disappoint Albus. He told me he trusted me and I for some reason glad that I got his trust but also know I don’t want to lose it so I have to at least try.” she said with a small frown. “Okay wrong word to use. He respected the guy. And to me it sounds like Callie hated their father.” she said with a frown. “I’m not challenging Callie for Scorpius. If that what she thinks then let her believe it. She should know though if she feels like he is spending a lot of time with me I could probably tell him to have a brother and sister day or week!” she said with a frown. “And thank you I guess I’ll need it!” she said with a small smile.

“Well I feel like I have too. First crush what do you expect?” she asked him for a moment. “You don’t.” she said with a small smile. She wasn’t really expecting that for a change. To her it seemed like he finally realized that she is growing up and there is nothing he could do about it. Now only if their father could see that. “Skylar Rycerz I know is a vampire. Scor told me so. And I didn’t know that Kita is a vampire.” she said with a smile. “And will do so. She lure you into things?” she asked him for a moment.

Dannie looked at him for a moment. “Who says I’ve learned how to duel but knows a lot about dueling and fighting! There is a difference. You pretty much know how to duel in order to duel. But you can still know a lot about dueling than knowing how to duel.” She said with a smile on her face. “And Scor has taught me all of that to believe it or not.” she said with a smile on her face. “Scor is trying to talk Skylar to let me a sing a few songs a the Halloween bash?” she asked him with a curious smile. “Wow! And I’ve only sang to a audience of four. Mom, dad, Andy and of course the other brother!” she said with a small smile.

Dannie looked at him for a moment. She also had a smile on her face. “So this is one guy that doesn’t fear you and can stand up to you!” she said with a small smile. “And now I don’t think he has anything to fear any more.” she said with a small smile. “Can’t a girl pace without being questioned?” she asked him for a moment. “And nothing is going on or happened.” she said with a smile on her face. She really didn’t know why she was pacing for in the first place. Probably out of nerves.

Dannie looked at her brother for a minute and realized that Crew was probably right about that. “I’m not afraid of Callie.” she said with a small smile. “Okay I’m a little bit afraid of her but not a whole lot. She should realize that I’m not trying to take Scor away from her. And I never will take him away from her.” she said with a small smile. “Callie should just hold her patience and see that I’m not trying to take her brother away from her!” she said once again and crossed her arms. She was beginning to feel like she was being the bad girl there when she wasn’t even doing anything wrong. “That would probably be wise if they don’t want to face the wrath of Callie.” she said with a small smile on her face. “Why is it that you think something major has to happen for me not to care?” she asked him for a small smile. “Would it ever cross your mind that all I really want for any crush of mine whoever that is or will be to be happy? Even if it isn’t with me!” she said with a smile on her face. “Well then someday she may regret breaking up with Albus!” she said with a small frown. “He’s told me about Callie. And I hope to meet Callie so I could tell her she has nothing to fear. That I’m not trying to steal her brother away from her. And that it isn’t my fault that Scor and I met in a girl’s bathroom last year. It was unexpected to meet. It just happened and it isn’t my fault for being there at the right time.” she said with another frown. “Why do I get the feeling that I’m getting blamed by Callie?” she asked him for a moment.

She looked at her brother for a moment and then realized that there has to be a way to impress Callie. She just had to think very hard. And then she realized what might impress her. She would just have to tell her that she isn’t taking Scor away from her. And that she should just let things unravel because no one really knows what is going to happen between Scor and her yet so she doesn’t want to jump to conclusions like she already has. “But I’ve got to try. It’s worth a shot.” she said with a smile on her face. “I won’t know if I don’t try. If it adds a drop to the fire then let it be.” she said with a small smile. “And thank you.” she said with a smile.

“That I can’t deny.” she said with a small smile. “I really was hoping to see him again. I’ve got a few nod of the head and how are you doing in the hallways between cla*ses but that was the first time we actually got to talk since the last time. And I’m really glad we did get a chance to talk. And good because I’m getting sick of that too!” she said with a small smile. “I hear it once in awhile from Patrick Zabini who I guess also get’s called a ‘Traitor for being in the DA and for just being a Zabini who I guess was in Slytherin. If so wouldn’t that make Albus a traitor as well for being a Potter who is in the Slytherin Gang?” she asked him for a moment. She really thought about it for a moment. “Doesn’t everyone betrays each other in life so wouldn’t that make everyone a traitor?” she asked him with a small smile. And then she had an idea. “I think I got an idea how to get that to stop and I think I’ll do it soon.” she said with a smile on her face.

Dannie looked at him for a moment and realized that he was right there. “That scared him I think. That I had had been attacked last year before the war. Months before the war actually. And I know it did. And I still don’t know how to fight. I just know things about dueling which isn’t much. I have to know how to fight to be better at dueling and I know that you have to try to protect yourself and that it’s harder to protect someone else while trying to protect yourself at the same time.” she said with a small smile. “Well I’m glad she’s watching us. And I think she is really happy to see us getting along.” she said and she had picked u p the kinder tone in his voice.

Dannie had to smile at that for a moment. “I’ve always wanted to call you dearest brother but never could until now!” she said with a smile on her face. “And why am I not surprised at that?” she said with a frown. “And Ophel sounds really nice.” she said with a smile on her face. “I’ve got to meet her Crew!” she said with a smile on her face. “And I don’t plan on telling anyone else. If they ask they are going to get the full body binding spell.” she said with a smile on her face.

“Well at least he has back up.” she said with a smile on her face. “Great a double time of a weakness.” she said with a small frown. She then wondered he was right. “You Scor sounds a like when it comes to defending yourself you know that?” she asked him with a small smile on her face. “Wouldn’t that be boring though if things could stay the way they are?” she asked him with a small smile.

Dannie looked at him for a moment. “Callie is going to watch me why isn’t that a surprise?” she asked him for a few moments. “Thanks for the heads up.” she said with a smile on her face. “Why do you partially fear for me with the Malfoys?” she asked him for a moment. She listened to him for a moment. “How did you did that?” she asked him with a small smile on her face. “You won’t forget that day how so?” she asked him with a smile on her face. “I have a feeling there are a lot of things I need to learn isn’t there?” she asked him for a moment. “So we you meant you and I.” she said with a smile on her face.

[cruento]

“Honestly, I don’t know how mom or dad would react to you going out with Scorpius.” Crew said after a long moment of silence and thinking. “Being that you were always a good girl, always seeming to try and do what they want and to please them... now going out with a Malfoy. I don’t know what they’d say or how they’d feel about it.” He stated. “See you were always the one that wanted to do Quidditch, almost follow in our parents footsteps.” He shrugged, “Mom will probably only want you to be safe, happy, and remain out of Azkaban. Dad... who knows what he will think and say. Things get tricky when you between the DA and the Gang. As for why he’s being difficult. He’s just giving everyone a hard time and not stopping to eat or sleep sometimes. Callie and Dakota have been fighting with him, trying to get him to slow down. After all he’s not the flippin energizer bunny.” He added with slight sarcasm in his tone near the end as he looked to Dannie. “That’s how a lot of others see him.” He stated and smirked. “He is noble. He’s also respective, chivalrous, and will also do what he can for a beautiful damsel in distress.” He said. “That doesn’t change the fact that things are said by others who have crossed him and those are what he targets. After all, he is a Malfoy and as such he has expectations that are to be met. But he’s a lot more charming then his father was. Yes I’ve seen him with the chics. He could have any chic he wanted from that school. Most of them would do anything he tell them to do as well.” He added. “He’s not even a vampire for that ability.” He glanced from her to the sky, “I don’t know if you have really paid attention to the two of them.” He stated. “When you go around the two of them you might pick it out and understand. She was the same when he started to see Dakota. She made life hell because Dakota was coming between the two of them.”

“Randomly by different gang members.” He stated. He laughed as he listened to her question. “Now don’t go around telling people that. Let them think what they want. I say just leave everything as is and see what all comes from it all.” He told her, “yes Family should be first but there is also a time where family should let go as I’m sure you’d want a man that you can depend on and not stand you up or leave you waiting for him because he doesn’t let you know that something came up and he had to go deal with his sister. I can tell you that I wouldn’t leave or stand a girl up for you. You will always be forgiving... nothing is worse than a woman scorned.” He added while shaking his head. “Think long term. What if you and him hit it off. What if you two stay together for years? What he asks for your hand? And on your wedding day he stands you up because his sister broke a nail and is breaking down crying and he’s with her picking up the pieces?” he questioned as he looked to her. “You’re going to tell me that you’ll understand and you’ll let it go?”

“Then they’d be pretty pissed about him leaving the DA for the Gang. Better to take it slow... unless he’s the type that likes to make an entrance and start all kinds of things.” He said in a placid almost amused type tone. “What’s your connection to Albus?” he questioned. “I know Scorpius and I crossed paths once over Albus but what’s your deal over Albus?” he questioned. “That whole mess between Scorpius, Callista, and Draco is just that a mess...From my gatherings of the whole arguments with that is Callista grew up against Draco and everything was Scorpius. Scorpius tried a few times to get Callista to go to Draco but Draco always did or said something that would set everything off and Callista would run back to Scorpius and Scorpius would clean up the mess.” He said with a shrug. “Draco has a thing against vampires. Callista broke up with Albus to go after Tristan. Tristan is pretty crazy all on his own but he is similar to Scorpius with the macho man thing going on where they don’t fear anything and take every single risk out there. Anyway, Callie pushed Tristan to drink from her in front of Draco. Draco attacked, Scorpius jumped in the way to take the full shot which was stupid of him because he got hit with some screwed up poison that almost killed him and he was still recovering. So, yeah, you’re probably right near the end she did hate Draco. I know that she liked to push his buttons and see how far and what all she could get away with. Maybe it’s all to see what all Scorpius would do for her. I don’t know.” He said with a shrug. “I don’t think that would be enough time for her. She’d want more.” He added with a slight hostility to his tone. “You’re welcome. If she starts giving you problems, just let Scorpius know. If she comes at you, back off and tell her that it’s her way then just let Scorpius know. He’ll deal with her on it all... that’s the best advice I can give you when it comes to them.” He stated. “I can’t help you with that since it deals with Callie and outsiders will make everything worse.”

“You’re still too young to be doing or having any interest. You shouldn’t until you’re like... I don’t know... thirty or something.” He stated. “But I’m not going to stand between you and Scor...” he paused as he listened to her. “Yes, all those that usually hang around or is pretty close to Skylar are all vampires... let’s see if I get this right, Skylar is the sire. His right hand man is Blake Blackwell and his left and first man in command of the Haven in skylar’s absence is Tristan Revanta. Second is Aidan Astrid. Blake’s second is Natalia who is...was his real blood sister. Yumiko and Yuriko Reizo are after them. His mate is Whisper Rycerz and then there is Kita Bradley. There are a few others that’s been hanging around the Haven lately, apparently they are almost as old as Tristan and Aidan.” He stated. “Yes, Kita has a strong luring ability. She can lure you from almost fifty feet away... it can be intoxicating.” He added. “And whatever happened between me and Kita isn’t your business.” He stated as he looked to Dannie with a slight smirk as he thought about it all.

“Okay, you have a point.” He stated. “Well, if you are learning from him...you could become pretty deadly.” He added. “He’s good at guiding people when it comes to learning that stuff. But at least he takes the time to organize and teach it.” He stated. “Since Scor knows that you can’t he’ll probably take some good time to teach and train you. Yeah... he didn’t tell you?” he questioned. “He said that he heard you sing and you were pretty good. So he was going to talk to Skylar about you singing some at the bash.” He added. “I figured that Scorpius mentioned it to you. I guess not. Maybe he didn’t talk to Skylar yet and he didn’t want to get your hopes up.” He added.

“No. Scorpius doesn’t fear me... he doesn’t fear anyone.” He stated. “He fears for not of.” He added. “hey, pace away.” He stated in a semi-placid tone as he made himself more comfortable on the ground. “You’re awfully testy this evening.” He added. “Makes a person wonder if there isn’t something going on.”

He started to laugh as he listened to Dannie about Callie. “Callie should just hold her patience’s?” he questioned and repeating what she said. He laughed more. “When hell freezes over.” He said. “Callie can’t hold her patience’s when it comes to Scorpius. She’ll say and do whatever it takes to get her point across. Scorpius is going to have a battle on his hands with her when it comes to you. This whole ordeal upset her little apple cart.” He stated in a dry tone. He looked to Dannie for a long moment then looked back to the sky, “You’re not the bad person in all of this Dannie. So don’t start to think that you’re the enemy in all of this. Scorpius really likes you; he’ll defend you even against his sister just like he did when he started to go out with Dakota.” He stated. “Callie caused problems for the two of them when they first started to go out. Like I said, she ha*sles you or gives you any problems back off and go to Scorpius. Let him deal with her...or until Scorpius tells you that it’s okay to fight against her. Best advice I can give you with that...” he trailed off as he thought about her question. “A crush yes. Someone that you’re crushing on that you’re starting to date, that’s a different story.” He said. “Everyone wants who they are with to be happy. Oh, I doubt she’ll regret breaking up with Albus.” He told her. “She has her eyes set and set stop until she gets what she wants.” He added, “I don’t know how wise that would be but you can go ahead and try. She’s a good actress. She’ll play nice when Scor is around but watch yourself when he’s not looking.” He said. “You are getting blamed. Callie blames you for breaking up Scor and Kota and for taking him away from her...but don’t let her blame you. It’s not your fault.” He stated. “Who knows, maybe Callie will slip up right in front of Scorpius.”

Crew glanced to Dannie and could see the gears turning in her head. “You’ve got a lot of gears turning in that little head of yours that there is smoke coming out your ears. What are you planning?” he questioned. “It might be worth a shot to try and reason with her and explain a thing to her but the truth of the matter is she won’t listen. I don’t want you to get her heart set and your hopes up only to be crushed like a bug by her. I’m sure if she wanted to she could have Scorpius wrapped around her finger. I’m just concerned about you when it comes to her. I can’t protect you when it comes to her without jeopardizing my friendship with Scorpius. Normally, I wouldn’t hold a friend over family but he’s done a lot for me.” He stated.

“He left the manor a few times throughout the summer to go see you but something always went down where he had to return due to Kota or Callie.” He stated. “We shared our unwelcomed opinions over you as well over the summer. He does that with people he knows. Albus is an all around traitor.” He said more bitterly then he wanted it to come out with. “Albus betrayed Scorpius and the gang last year... why Scorpius accepted it and didn’t do anything is beyond my knowledge.” He stated in the same tasteless bitter tone. “I’ll pa*s the name along.” He stated. “There are always a reason for someone to betray another.” He stated. “But if they keep a clear focus then they can avoid betraying those they consider close and important.” He added. “What’s your idea?”

“You are his youngest. He wants to see you live through everything.” He said. “He didn’t want his precious gem to be damaged.” He added as he glanced at her. “You were attacked once and he didn’t want you to go through that again.... he’s been doing a good job already at teaching you.” He stated. “For the most part yes I think you are right.”

“That’s too... mushy...” he said, “I’m not one for dearest brother... try that on our other brothers.” He stated. “If you’re not going to use my name just call me bro.” He added. “Fluffy’s alright...I still have a mark from the knife she stabbed into me.” He said. “We’ll see about you meeting her. If nothing else it’ll be at the Halloween bash for the gang.” He said. “Sounds like a plan.” He added.

“Scorpius taught me what I know.” He said. “I didn’t know sh*t when it came to fighting. Scorpius took me in and taught me everything in a matter of days... it was intense but it worked. Anyone who doesn’t know how to fight, he teaches them or he gets a few along the top to teach them.” He added. “Nothing stays the same Dannie. Everything changes and everything has ups and downs. Its life.” He said.

“Because of Callie.” He said. “I know that Scorpius won’t try to hurt you. But Callie, she’s a different story. She’s very,” he looked to Dannie, “and when I say very, I mean she’s –very- defensive and protective of Scorpius. He belongs to her. Scorpius will go against her to an extent over you or any girl that he goes with. But if she wanted to, she could pull strings and Scorpius would end it with you without a warning.” He stated. “He’s done it a few times because of Callie over a few girls. If they don’t pa*s her, it’s a battle. She’s sneaky and very conniving. She wouldn’t kill but she’d do serious damage. Scorpius is lethal... deadly...even ruthless and dangerous but Callie. She matches Scorpius only she can be very cold and she’s not deadly. Scorpius raised her, trained her and taught her. She’s a good replica of him... only he won’t go against someone she dates. He’ll scare them but he won’t do anything to them unless they hurt her where she comes crying to him. Callie on the other hand. She wont wait. She’ll step in.”

“I won’t forget that day because I blew everything up and went out with a very big bang.” He stated with a grin. “Yeah, there probably is a lot that you’ll need to learn but just think you’re grades will go up.” He said. “You’ll learn more things then you should know in your current grade.”

[Dannielle Marie Wood]

Dannie looked at him for a moment. And then had to smile for a moment. “I don’t know if we are exactly a couple though Crew.” she said with a small smile. “We are pretty much friends with benefits kissing wise. I won’t deny that I have a crush on the guy. He’s adorable and strong. And he’s a great teacher.” she said with a small smile. “I have not always been a good girl.” she said with a defensive tone in her voice. “I mainly like Quidditch because it’s a good sport. Not because dad and mom wanted me to play Quidditch. I decided to play Quidditch because I wanted too and Dad saw that I wanted to play it so he would just take a few things and hide them and make me seek them out.” she said with a smile on her face. “They didn’t forced me to do that.” she said with a smile on her face. “Well who says I’m going go to Azkaban?” she asked him for a moment. “He lost his wife what do you expect? But that doesn’t mean he can give up on us.” she said with a small smile on her face. She then wondered for a moment. “Who are you talking about now. Dad or Scorpius?” she asked him for a moment. “I dislike you for making me confused.” she said with a small smile. “I maybe still in mourning but I wasn’t a Damsel in distress.” she said looking at him for a moment. “Well he just have the looks of a God or something. But I can tell he is one heck of a guy!” she said with a smile. “She got realize no one is going to take him away from her. It’s just means she’ll have a sister in law in the future that she could go shopping with and have a ladies night out!” she said with a smile on her face.

“Great. I don’t need a baby sitter. I’m fourteen years old for crying out loud.” she said with a small smile. “That sounds like good advice. Which I’ll take.” he said with a smile on his face. Dannie looked at her brother for a moment. “At least we agree on that. Family should come first. And if a sister did said that will then there may be heck to pay and it would between me and her. And then there would be talking to my future husband and tell him that a broken nail wasn’t worth ditching a wedding.” she said with a smile on her face. “Now if it was a death of a family member or friend that would be a different story. Even if they had an heart attack which would be a reasonable to hold off the wedding until that person is better.” she added with a small smile.

“True which is why Albus told me just to talk to talk into quitting. Albus doesn’t think he’s ready to join the Slytherin Gang as it is.” she said with a smile on her face. “And I know how it is as I myself had quit the DA. But they are probably more upset that I joined the Slytherin Gang.” she said with a small smile. “If someone asked me to be a spy I don’t think I would do it mainly because they would call me out as a traitor.” she said for a moment. “And I’m not spying for them either.” she said once again just so he could get the message. “He some how trusts me and I well don’t really know what our connection is. I’m just glad that he is one of them who trusts me. He just wants me to talk to Cory only because I guess of our friendship that Cory and I have. I know he’s two years younger and all but he is the closest I can get to a younger brother.” she said for a moment. And when she thought of something. Would she really wants her baby brother if she had one to become a member of the Slytherin Gang? “Let me ask you a question and I want a truthful answer. And I mean it Cruento Haldane Wood!” she said using his full name. “Did you ever wished I have joined the Slytherin Gang earlier or wished I would have me stay in the DA?” she asked him for a moment. She was really confused at the moment. She then wondered now if she really wanted to meet this Callista. But she wasn’t going to say that to her brother at the moment.

“You are just saying that because I’m your baby sister and you don’t want me to grow up to fast.” she said with a small smile. “And unfortunately for you I am growing up into a beautiful young woman!” she said with a smile. “As Mr. Simpson told me during the summer. But he to told me not to rush things. And it’s also natural for girls my age to be interested into guys. And no one told me that. I actually read that in some book that I don’t want to remember reading.” she said with a small smile on her face. “I wouldn’t know. Never met anyone of them except for Kita. Who seemed to be a nice lady. And she too trusts me too. In fact she says we are like sisters now since I’m Scor’s new love interest.” she said with a small smile. “Oh come on can’t you tell me a bit of it and let me figure out the rest?” she asked him for a moment. And after a few minutes she decided to add something to that. “You are no fun!” she said with a fake frown.

Dannie looked at him for a moment. “Deadly?” she asked him for a moment trying to picture herself standing over a dead body. “I can’t really picture myself as deadly.” she said coming back from trying to picture that. “I don’t think I’ll ever be able to kill. Only to hurt enough to run! But then I’d probably say sorry before I run.” she said with a small smile. “He asked me if I’m naturally innocent or do I work at it!” she said for some reason unknown to her. “I told him I one of my siblings just say I’m innocent naturally.” she said with a small smile. She then had a question for him. “How do you pin someone against a wall anyways?” she asked him with a small smile. “No he hasn’t told me that. And he heard me in well the strangest place ever to meet. Moaning Myrtle’s Bathroom. Which here is the funniest thing. I heard it from him by the way. Callista thought I purposely seek out Scorpius to ask about who attacked me and I never even asked him and it hadn’t even crossed my mind to do so.” she said with a small smile. “And maybe he wanted to surprise me. If that is the case I’ll forget that you even mentioned it to me.” she said with a small smile on her face.

Dannie looked at him for a moment. But I do know what he does fear and I’m not going to tell you at all. she thought to herself as she looked at him. “How am I testy?” she asked him looking at him for a moment. “Nothing is going on Crew. Honestly!” she said with a smile on her face. Not going to tell him that I’m skipping a few days of school to go to where ever Scor is taking me and Callie. Oh god Callie is going oh great I forgot about that! she thought to herself on that.

“Yeah before she has a cow.” she said still pacing back and forth. She looked at her brother for a moment. “Just to let you know Fluffy as you call has my blessing to be with you!” she said with a smile on her face. She had to laugh when he said apple cart. She stopped though when he looked at her for a moment. She stopped pacing and sat down on the ground again with her arms folded. “I know I’m not the bad person in all of this but Callie is making it seem like it is.” she said with a frustrated frown. When he said that she had caused problems for Kota and Scor that made her a little better about that. “That wouldn’t be hard to do.” she said with a small smile. “A little run of the feet shouldn’t be too hard to find a secret pa*sage way to the Gryffindor common room.” she said with a small smile. “Okay I got another point here. A crush doesn’t have to be someone who you are starting to date. It could be someone who is already has a girlfriend and you can still have a crush on a guy or in a guys case a girl who has a boyfriend could still crush on her.” she said with a small smile. “Well it seems like I’ll just have to try my hardest.” she said with a small smile. “I didn’t pinned him against a wall and forced him to break up with her. He did that all on his own.” she said with a frown. “He choose to break up with this Kota girl. He choose it not me. It’s not fair that she is blaming me. It’s not my fault and she thinking it is my fault well I’m not going to think it is because it wasn’t my fault.” she said with a frown.

Dannie looked at him for a moment. “Smoke is coming out of my ears?” she asked him for a moment. But went back into thinking pretty hard too. “Now the question is to figure out how I’m going to do that? I just have to figure out how to prove to Callista that I’m not trying to take Scorpius away from her and that she’ll never lose her. One point would be marriage is far in the future so don’t jump to conclusions. For all I know I may end up with Ace Corner from Hufflepuff.” she said with a small smile. “Scor may have asked me to the House Unity Dance and I accepted doesn’t mean I’m taking him away from her. And I understand that you don’t want to jeopardize your friendship with Scorpius.” she said with a small frown. “I got to go through this myself apparently.” she said with a small frown again.

Dakota thought back to what Scor had told her that he was not able to do that. And she was right when she thought it was Callie who stopped him. “What? Unwelcomed opinions over me? What were some of the unwelcomed opinions of me?” she asked him a bit hurt. “Albus is a traitor?” she asked him now really thinking about getting Cory to quit the DA was a test now more than ever. She smiled a bit for a moment. “I’m going to talk about betraying. I’m going to point out that everyone has betrayed one friend over another but they had forgiven their friends for that. Like for example Patrick Zabini is the son of Mr. Zabini who was a Slytherin. Well as well as Athena as well. That those two are both from a family from Slytherins and they both ended up in Gryffindor so does that make them traitors? No it doesn’t. They don’t really get to choose what house they want to be in. Athena for a Gryffindor acts way to much like a Slytherin. As for Patrick well he does act like a Gryffindor. Darcy and Jedrek shouldn’t have been in Slytherin because his parents were in Gryffindor and he ended up in Slytherin and are they called traitors? No because they are part of the gang. Even though Jedrek is a Slytherin he doesn’t act like a Slytherin. He acts more like a Gryffindor or an Ravenclaw.” she said with a smile on her face. “And what parent in the right mind name their son Darcy. No wonder why he goes by Eddie.”

“How am I a precious gem?” she asked as she looked at him. “And it’s a little too late for that. His precious gem has already been hurt more than one time.” she said with a small smile. “Remember that one tree I climbed when I turned eight?” she asked him with a small smile. “Well that fall gave me a broken arm. The attack however I don’t remember much from besides being attacked to this day.” she said with a small smile. “Well it’s good that he doesn’t want me to get attacked again.” she said with a small smile. “It’s just knowledge of the dueling though. I still don’t know how to duel.” she pointed it out to him. She smiled at him once again though when he said for the most part that she was right.

She had to laugh for a moment. “That’s too mushy for you huh?” she asked him with a small smile. “I was just kidding around anyways Crew.” she said with a smile on her face. “You been stabbed before and where is this mark?” she asked him for a moment and hoping it wasn’t in the buttocks. “Yeah I guess it’s better than nothing.” she said with a smile on her face.

Dannie looked at him for a moment with a smile on her face. “Really? You didn’t know anything?” she asked him for a moment. “Some how that is hard to believe.” she said with a smile on her face. “Well duh I already know that nothing stays the same. Because I’m pretty sure if dad had it his way I wouldn’t even reach the age one.” she said with a smile on her face.

“Thanks for the heads up again.” she said with a small smile. “But I just have to brave and take things as they come. Even if it means to stand up to Callie which it probably won’t turn out so pretty.” she said with a frown. “And I do think Defensive is the right word for her and Protective is as well.” she said with a small smile. “And it’s a good thing that he stands up to her even if it’s to an extent.” she said with a small smile on her face. “And wow they are a lot a like but different at the same time.” she said with a small smile on her face. “And she should just learn to wait before she steps in. Who knows it may not last long and he well is happy to be single again or with another female.” she said with a frown.

“I can’t wait to know more than I should in my current year.” she said with a smile on her face. “And you blew up everything?” she asked him with a shock look on his face. “Like what things did you blow up?” she asked him with a small smile on her face.

[cruento]

Crew smirked as he listened to what she had said. “Every man wants a friend with benefits... so long as it doesn’t go to any other benefits.” He said almost with an evil eye. “Are you going to get all mushy over him now?” he questioned as he looked at her with little to no interest. “You could have fooled me.” He muttered when she said that she hadn’t always been a good girl. “I’m not saying anything bad about Quidditch. To each their own. Congrats on getting in there and making the team.” He added. “And I know they didn’t force you. I’m saying that you seemed to do whatever you thought would make them happy. Now you’re dating the guy that is a bigger rebel then myself.” He stated. “No one said that you were.... Sometime, you are too literal. I just meant that Mom probably would want you to lead a peaceful and happy life one that doesn’t consist of risks or anything of the sort.” He stated. “Yeah, and we lost our mom!” he stated a little more harsh then he had wanted to. “The point of the matter is that he should get over it and move on.” He added in a lighter tone but still had an underlining of bitterness. “I was talking about Scorpius.... you get hung up on Scorpius and you miss part of the conversation.” He said with a smirk as he was teasing her. “I’m not sure I want to know what you mean by he’s one heck of a guy.” He said repeating her statement. “Most of the girls call him a god. Shayleigh called him a god once and Scorpius told her to bow down before him.” he stated. “Callista will never realize that others aren’t trying to take him away from her. He’s all she’s ever known, trusted, been around, and raised her.” He looked at her strangely as he raised an eyebrow. “Ladies night? Good luck with pulling that one off with her.”

“Are you really? I thought you just turned twelve.” He stated as he looked at her with a faint smile as he was joking around once more. “I’m sure you’ll need a babysitter when you are with Scorpius.” He said. “He’s smooth and his fast with the ladies. He has you paying attention with one hand and he’s doing all kinds of things with his other hand.” He told her in a matter-of-fact kind of tone. He looked at her and laughed. “Anything that Callie is upset about, she instantly goes to Scorpius. Scorpius picks up all the pieces and puts her back together again. Half the time they are sharing a room at the manor because she just freaks out about things and he picks up the pieces. He told me that he wasn’t going to lose sleep over it. So, he calms her down and then goes to sleep. If she’s there then so be it.” He stated. “From my understanding it’s been that way since they were really young that she started to stay with him in his room unless she screams then he goes to her room and that’s where he stays.” He explained. “Of course something like that would be reasonable for postponing a wedding. But with her it could be anything that would delay him.... of course she’s not always that bad. I know I’m making Callista sound really bad.”

“Most likely. But then anyone with the right brain would join the Gang over the DA or the Coalition, or any of the others.” He stated. “You should watch how you word that Dannie. Other people might take that a few different ways.” He said, “You don’t think that you would do it?” he questioned. “Traitor or not. What’s done is done. It’s not even worth dealing with. Just let everything sit and rest as it is.” He said. “If things get out of hand then we’ll step in.” He added. “I wouldn’t fully trust Albus.” He told her, “and it’s not because he’s a Potter.” He glanced to her when she used his full name. “you use my name like mom did when she was ready to give me sh*t about something.” He told her, “Sure.” He stated. “I’d rather see you in the gang over the DA any day. I think you should learn to defend yourself.” He said as he looked from her to the sky then back to her. “Why? Do you regret leaving the DA for the Gang? Or are you having cold feet about Scorpius?” he could see a strange look to her. “What’s on your mind?” he questioned. “What’s got those gears turning?”

“Well, I don’t know about the beautiful part but the rest a woman maybe.” He said with a smile and in a joking tone. “I know most girls are looking at men at the age of twelve.” He said. “I just don’t want you doing anything foolish. The vampires are nice. Skylar goes from talking really old fashion to present and back again. Sometimes, he’s difficult to follow. But they are all nice and all willing to help a friend. They always have Scorpius’s back. Usually, when Scorpius has a dark look to him and he’s going out and any of them are going with him it usually means he’s up to no good.” He told her. “Scorpius is like a brother to them so yeah, it would only make sense that they’d take to you. You don’t have anything to fear with them. The only two that I should warn you about is Natalia and Blake. Blake has a temper and Natalia is to Blake similar to Callie is to Scorpius. But Natalia is fast... you won’t see her coming or going.” He said. He glanced to her then to the sky, “We all went out one night and Kita lured me. Had sex with her then joined everyone for breakfast, hung around for the day then went home.” He told her. “Everyone sees you as Scorpius’s new love interest.”

“Only the first kill is the hardest.” He told her. “The first time you kill another human being. Hunting an animal is different.” He stated with a smirk. “At least that’s what Scorpius said is that the first kill is the hardest. If you can survive that one and get your life back on track afterward you’ll be just fine.” He shrugged. “I wouldn’t know. The only ones I’ve killed were in the war... and that’s different then to just kill one person. Yeah, I can see you apologizing. Like I said too innocent... and I think for you it does come natural.” He stated. He gave her a strange look when she asked him about pinning someone. “That depends on how you are meaning to pin someone... if you are pinning someone that you are fighting then you pin them by their neck. If you are pinning someone out of fun or sexual pleasure then that’s a different story.” He stated. “Why are you asking how to pin someone? That’s good about that.” he added. “Yeah, I heard Callie mention something to Scor about it but he sort of brushed her off with it. Maybe. Just act like you didn’t know when he presents it to you.”

“You’re up to something.” He said. “I just don’t know what it is.”

“Um, thanks I guess even though I wasn’t going to ask. I’ve been with many girls... Fluffy is the only one strange enough to stick around. She’s also the first one to ever stab me. She stabbed me in the leg.” He stated. He smirked as he made Dannie laugh. “Like I said, Callie did it to Dakota as well. Maybe you meeting Dakota to find out what it’s really like is something...but don’t do it without Scorpius there. Callie went everywhere Scorpius and Kota went and she would interrupt them. She’d come to Scorpius with almost any little thing just to get him away from her. Kota’s got a back bone though. She didn’t put up with sh*t. She caught on to Callie’s little game and started to play hard ball. Scorpius likes feisty and strong-take control type girls.” He stated then shrugged. “But then he also likes the damsels in distress. He seems to have a keen sense when there is one and an opening that he can swoop in to save the day and charm the girl.” He added. “You’re crush lecture didn’t make any sense.” He told her. “No one said that you did pin him and force him to break up with anyone. Technically, I’m not even sure who broke up with who.” He said as he looked to her. “Scorpius originally broke up with Dakota to ask you out... it then back fired on him but then a few days later, Scorpius was approaching me about you. Asking if I had any problems with him seeing you. When I questioned him about Dakota, he said that Dakota and him broke up and Dakota told him to go ask you out. Callie is the only one that I know for sure is blaming you.”

“Figure of speech.” He told her. “You are too literal.” He muttered. “Um. Yeah. Callie looks at things long distance. Scorpius is always talking and living and in the future so she thinks long term.” He stated. “She’s upset that he’s going. Any dances or anything he usually has Callie on one side of him and Kota on the other.” He said as he listened to her. He looked to her for a long moment as if he was hurt or she had just slapped him. “Man, make me feel bad.” He said. “I am helping you. I’m telling you about Scorpius and the two woman that are extremely close to him. He has a kid and Dakota is the mother. It’ll probably be in your best interest to get to know her just for that simple fact.” He said. “Not that she’ll leave Lucius in your care or anything. As far as Callie is concerned, I don’t think there is a way to prove any time soon. It might be something that you have to prove over time just like Dakota did.” He looked to Dannie, “And yes I will protect you and defend you regardless of my friendship to Scorpius.”

“He wanted to send a few messages. I refused. I told him that I don’t want you mixed up in his mess at the moment. He wanted to see you and I didn’t want him near you.” He stated. “Nothing for you to stress over for; with the unwelcomed comments.” He told her. He looked at her as he listened to her. “Last year, Albus betrayed Scorpius and the gang. He joined the DA.” He said. “As for the others, how do you even come up with them as traitors? Or how you even come up with that at all?” he questioned looking at her strangely. “I half follow you and the other half doesn’t understand you.” He told her. “No one really cares what house they end up in comparison to their parents... and I don’t see how any of the is even remotely revenant to Albus betraying the gang last year to go to the DA.”

“Because you are still important to him and he wants you to remain safe.” He said. “Well, that was just foolish of you when you broke your arm. You were warned and you still went to do it.” He told her. “Duelling isn’t that difficult. You need to know your spells and spit them out.” He explained. “You also need to be quick at drawing your wand. Draw it and spit out the first spell that comes to mind.”

“Not when it came to duelling.” He said. “I was lost on it. Didn’t know where to start or anything. Scorpius taught me how to duel, fight, all of it really.” He told her. “I was only in my second or third year that I hooked up and did all that. The DA sure as hell wasn’t teaching anything.” He said.

Crew nodded slightly as he heard her appreciation. “If you go around Callie just don’t be alone and you’ll be fine.” He said, “I believe that will be a choice up to you Dannie. He does really like you.” He added. “I do believe that is why she feels so threatened by you. He spent one day with you last year and it stuck with him. Threw him off for a whole year.”

“I blew up a few rooms, maps, and plans the DA had.” He stated. “I also fought a few of the DA members and hurt them pretty bad... no one was expecting it. I organized a raid on the DA with the Gang. It sort of gave the Gang a small boost back then.”

[Dannielle Marie Wood]

Dannielle looked at him for a moment when she saw his evil glare. She decided not to say anything on that one. She then looked at him for a moment. “No!” she said for a moment. “But I could if I really wanted too!” she said with a small smile on her face. “I could have?” she asked him for a moment. “Okay then how is it that I had received some detentions in the past years?” she asked him for a moment. “I’ve actually also pulled a pranks on few people in my years and Scorpius was actually one of them which I didn’t know at the time was the Slytherin Gang Leader!” she said with a small smile. “I think two weeks before the war the prank I pulled gave me two weeks worth of detentions that got mom and dad a bit angry at me for. Well mainly because dad walked right into it and he got covered with pink and purple paint. And it was meant for our older sister!” she said with a small smile on her face. “Thank you.” she said with a small smile. She listened to what he had just told her and thought about things. “I know. And you are probably are right. But sometimes you just got to risk.” she said with a small smile on her face. “Oh!” she said with a small smile. “What I mean by one heck of a guy is that he can make you laugh when you least expect it!” she said with a small smile. “Hey you never know it may just work out that way!” she said with a smile on her face.

“That’s Cory who just turned twelve.” she said with a smile who had to laugh at the moment because she knew that he was kidding. She looked at him for a moment. “I do not need a babysitter even when I’m around Scorpius. I can handle myself.” she said with a smile. “And plus I don’t think Scor would like having a babysitter around and scare them off anyways.” she said with a smile on her face. Dannie rolled her eyes. “Why can’t she just grow up?” she asked him for a moment. “Well who says I’m going to end up with him for the rest of my life?” she asked him with a smile on her face. “I’m not exactly sure how things are going to turn out for me in the future and I don’t really want to know.” she said with a smile on her face. “I rather find out as I go!” she said with a smile on her face. “And yes you are making her sound really bad!” she said with a small smile on her face.

She looked at him for a moment. “There’s another club like thing out there called Coalition?” she asked him for a moment. “Well at first I only thought that there was the DA. I didn’t even noticed that there was a group called the Slytherin Gang until last year when Scorpius told me about it.” she said with a small smile on her face. “He said that was a blow right where it hurts. When I told him that.” she said with a small smile on her face. She thought about what to say to that and decided she would answer that later. “Then I’ll just let it sit.” she said with a small smile. “Why not?” she asked him for a moment. She was curious. “Why wouldn’t you fully trust Albus?” she asked him with a small smile. She saw him glance over when she had used his full name. “I’d figure that would work!” she said with a smile on her face. And she was right it seems. “No I don’t regret leaving the DA. And no I’m not having cold feet about Scorpius.” she said with a small smile. “Everything. That’s what’s on my mind!” she said with a smile. “What gears turning?” she asked him for a moment. She had an idea and she was going to so use it someday. “An idea got my gears turning!” she said with a smile on her face.

“Well then consider yourself lucky that I started a year later than twelve!” she said with a small smile. I’m almost fifteen years old!” she said with a smile on her face. “I still have plenty of years to find a guy who is right for me!” she said with a smile. “And I won’t do anything foolish. And if I make a mistake I know I just got to pick myself up and try all over again.” she said with a smile on her face. “He does.” she said with a curious smile on her face. That’s easier than said dearest brother! she thought to herself when he said that she had nothing to fear. “I’ll remember that about Blake and Natalia.” she said with a smile on her face. “This is going to be one interesting year!” she said with a smile on her face. “Or really interesting years.” she said with a small smile.

“Really the first kill is the hardest?” she asked him for a moment. “How is hunting an animal any different? I mean I don’t think I would be able to kill an animal at all.” she said with a small smile. “Really?” she asked him once again. And every time she kept saying really she was feeling like she was dumb and didn’t know anything. “I guess I can see that!” she said with a small smile. “Just curious!” she said with a smile. “Okay what if the person is tall enough where you can’t reach their neck?” she asked him for a moment deciding to ignoring the other part for a moment. “That I will do.” she said with a smile she said with a smile on her face.

“Why do you think I’m up to something?” she asked him with a smile on her face.

“Your welcome Crew!” she said with a smile on her face. She was able to compliment her brother. But for some reason it was harder to compliment him than it was with Scorpius. Maybe because he denied it. “Well then one thing to say to that Crew.” she said with a smile. “Don’t lose her!” she said with a smile. “She’s a keeper. Don’t do anything that will ruin that!” she said with a smile on her face. She stopped laughing for a moment. “What did you do to make her stab you?” she asked her big brother. “Well at least I am not the only one who had to go through it.” she said with a small smile. “How does it not make any sense?” she asked him with a small smile on her face. “Well it isn’t my fault and to me it seems like Callie thinks I pinned him against a wall and forced him when I don’t even know how to pin someone against a wall. Which that would be amazing if I could that though but I would never force someone to break up with someone else.” she said with a smile.

Dannie looked at him for a moment. “Well then if she thinks long term why couldn’t she think this may not last as long as she thinks?” she asked him for a moment. “I don’t even know where it’s going yet. I’m just living life one day at a time.” she said with a smile on her face. “Or at least I try too!” she said with a smile on her face. “Sorry!” she said with a small smile when he said that but she did noticed the hurt look. Why me? she thought to herself at the moment. “That I knew was a given and yeah I knew that he had a kid. He told me that last year when she was pregnant!” she said with a small smile. “And that’s up to her.” she said with a small smile. “And I think I still got to try. I won’t know unless I try at least once. If it doesn’t work then I’ll just prove to her over time.” she said with a small smile. “And thank you!” she said with a smile on her face.

“Well why couldn’t you let him send a few messages of comforting words my way?” she asked him with a small smile. “Or was it about something else?” she asked him with a small smile. I wanted to see him and maybe he just wanted to talk to me and knew I was down! she thought to herself and then listened to what her brother was saying again. “Albus joined the DA?” she asked him for a moment. “Okay then why does he want Cory to quit the DA?” she asked him with a small smile. “Albus does not make any sense at all!” she said with a small smile. “I don’t. But it seems like some may call them traitors just because of their last name. Patrick and Athena’s parents were both in Slytherin and they both are in Gryffindor. One of the Zabini’s I believe is in the Gang and the other is in the DA. Patrick’s is the one who is in the DA. Darcy and Jedrek’s parents on the other hand were both in Gryffindor or at least one of them were. And they both are in Slytherin. One is in the DA and I don’t know about Jedrek though!” she said with a small smile. “Well it’s simple really. Just because they are a Weasley, Potter, or Zabini and they turn out different than their parents doesn’t make them traitors. They are who they are.” she said with a small smile on her face. “Well half of me doesn’t understand myself either if that makes you feel any better!” she said with a smile on her face. “And what if he really betrayed the Gang? What if he did it to see what they are up to?” she asked him with a small smile. “You know to get information. Which is what Scorpius thought that I was doing when he first met me!” she said with a small smile on her face. “But they weren’t really doing anything back then and still aren’t well at least I don’t think they are.” she said for a moment.

“Well then why doesn’t he show that?” she asked him for a moment. “You know dad is confusing at times.” she said with a small smile. “I was also eight years old and had wanted to see if I could reach to the top. I was a curious eight year old.” she said with a small smile. “Just like I’m a curious fourteen year old now. But now I know not to climb to the top of the tree. Just half way up the tree!” she said with a smile on her face. “What if the first spell comes to mind is Lumos?” she asked him with a small smile.

“Really?” she asked him for a moment. “Some how I really can’t believe you didn’t know how to duel!” she said with a small smile on her face. “I thought you knew everything!” she said with a smile on her face. “I truly did thought that.” she said with a smile on her face. “So I waited about a year or two longer to quit the DA?” she asked him with a small smile.

Dannie looked at him for a moment. “He likes me? I mean really like me?” she asked him for a moment in disbelieve. She then looked at him for a moment. Wow a guy likes me! she thought as she looked at him when a smile appeared. “That one day stuck with him. That I figured when he told me in the kitchen. Which is the better place than Moaning Myrtle Bathroom!” she said with a small smile.

“Wow you did all that?” she asked him with a small smile. “Weren’t you a handful!” she said teasing him a bit. She looked at him for a moment. “Cruento Hadrian Wood you harmed people?” she asked him using his full name again but this time she used it in a teasingly voice. She knew that he had to do what he had to do and wasn’t going to listen to his baby sister. “Wow good job Crew!” she said with a smile on her face.

[cruento]

Cruento looked to his sister from the corner of his eyes. “If you wanted to?” he questioned. He smirked when he listened to her talk about the pranks that she pulled. He remembered the one on Scorpius. “We all bugged Scorpius about the paint for weeks.” He told her, “He knew that he’d figure out who did it and when he did they’d be in sh*t.” He glanced to her. “Ah, dad deserved the paint though.” He added with a smile, “That’s the big deal about you falling for him?” he questioned.

“So you think you can handle yourself with Scorpius. Look at everything he has already charmed and coax you into.” He said. He had to smile and laugh because he knew she was right. He knew Scor would find some way of scaring off the babysitter. There were a few people that wouldn’t scare off. “He’d watch himself around Callista and wouldn’t scare her off. The same as Skylar-he’d just ask Skylar to leave.” He added. “Probably because Scorpius takes care of everything so she doesn’t have to grow up.” He explained. “Then go with the flow and I’m sorry to be making her sound so bad. She does have her good points...but I’m concerned about you getting hurt due to her.”

“Yeah, we heard of the Coalition. Scorpius doesn’t like it. I can’t say that I’m too crazy about it either. They are all against war... so are we but we do the bidding for the dark lord. As much as it’s out and about it’s also on the down low.” He shrugged. “He finds that a blow he’ll find it another blow when he learns how many people are going over to the Coalition.” He stated. “Albus betrayed us all last year. He lies, cheats and betrays. I wouldn’t rely on him or leave my life in his hands. You shouldn’t do that either.” He smiled vaguely, “That’s good, I guess but what’s been on your mind than?” he questioned.

“I did a good job scaring them all off.” he smiled, “But I couldn’t get Scorpius to leave you alone. You should start dating when your sixteen.” He stated. “Just don’t get pressured into something with Scorpius.” He added as he looked to her. He nodded, “The two of them are close and they are protective of each other. Natalia use to be Blake’s younger sister. He thought she died. Skylar actually turned her. From my understanding she left with his sire six months after being turned. Six months after that Skylar came across Blake and turned him. So, she’s now a year holder then Blake and they reunited at the beginning of last year. Now they defend each other so they won’t lose the other again.” He explained. “As for his temper, you can usually tell when he’s pissed and going to blow.” He added with a slight nod, “Yea, I’d say this is going to be one hell of a year.”

“The first killing apparently is the hardest because there is so much going on and when dealing with another the person is equal. There is just something about killing a wizard or muggle that seems to change the one doing it. Unlike an animal.” He shrugged. “I don’t know how to explain it. I’ve only witnessed I haven’t ever actually done it only in the war.” He looked to her, “if they are really tall then pray it’s a guy and kick him in the nuts then use a spell on him and run like a bat flying out of hell.” He stated. He was curious on why she was asking how to pin someone. He kind of picked up on how he made her feel and he looked back to the stars. “sorry.” He whispered faintly hoping that she didn’t hear him. “Good plan” he said.

“Just the way you are acting.” He said. “You just seem that something is up with the pacing and the fidgeting.” He added. “But what are you up to? Or What is going on that you’re not talking about?” he questioned then turned to her. “Is something wrong? Did something happen between you and Scorpius? Dannie, you just met the guy.” He stated.

Crew shook his head. “Doesn’t work that way.” He said. “She’s sick and as much as she has been around she pa*sed.” He finally told her. He didn’t want to bring it up or say anything based on it but there wasn’t any other way. He started to figure that she wouldn’t let it go until she got to meet fluffy but he couldn’t take her to meet fluffy as she was no longer with any of them. He figured he was doing a pretty good job in holding it all together. “I didn’t do anything. She wasn’t my first but she sure as hell was my second, third, fourth, five and so on that I’m not going to tell you.” He stated. “I didn’t do anything. We met, we argued, we wooed, we argued, she stabbed me in the leg with a small dagger, and then we were all over each other-” He stopped speaking to look at her, “If you must know but I’m not going to finish that because it’s not something my kid sister should be hearing about.” He smirked. “So, I’m a*suming I can keep the details to myself.” He shrugged, “Everyone knows that you didn’t pin Scor to a wall and force him to do anything. The fact that you got to him in the first place that had him walk away from Dakota and the kid, now that is where Callie is going pissed.”

“Callie most likely does. She’s probably coming up with a way to interfere with the relationship as we speak.” He told her. “When it comes to Scorpius things don’t really work one day at a time. He may think the same way as you but to Callie it’s the end of the world and you are a deadly poisonous threat that has just entered Scorpius’s world.” He explained. “Don’t be.” He said with a slight shrug. “At least he was up front about it and didn’t try to go around anything. So something Skylar and the others did right and got into his head... just be careful around Callie. She’s deadly and but highly protected by Scorpius. Anything that she does Scorpius will most likely believe you over since he knows what she’s capable of... I just can’t stress that enough.” He looked to her with a softer look in his eyes filled of nothing but concern. “It’s like I’m letting you walk into a pen full of hungry grizzly bears.”

“I was hoping that if you didn’t get any messages from him that you would forget about him and he would forget about you that he’d straighten out his life and leave you alone.” He said as he reached into his pocket and pulled out a few letters and handed them to her. “I told Scorpius I’d send them off for him since Callie or Kota was looking for him or calling for him. He knew that I didn’t send them out to you when he confronted me about wanting to ask you out.” He added. “He wanted to see you. A few of those he asked if you wanted to go for an ice cream with him or to meet so he could take you to London for the day.” He looked to her, “Yes I glanced through some of them. I wanted to make sure it was nothing important that I was with holding. At the time it wasn’t. It was just him telling you that he was sorry to hear about our mom, giving directions to the manor if you wanted to come see him, and a few places that he goes on a regular basis when he takes the dogs out for a run.” He said showing that he did partially feel guilty about with holding them from her. “I wonder if that’s why Scorpius is planning on hooking up with all the Potters.” He said in a lower tone as he listened to Dannie talk about everyone. “Well, it seems that was the run around last year was getting in and gathering information.” He added. “As for the families” he shrugged “Everyone is different. None of the kids are following their parents.”

“Probably because he’s still blinded by losing mum.” He said as he looked back to the lake. He shrugged, “He’s been off and different for a while now.” He stated as he glanced to her, “That curiosity isn’t ever going to change, is it?” he questioned. “Just make sure no one learns of it or they will play with your curiosity.” He smiled and shook his head, “if that’s the first spell you come up with in a duel then you need a lot of work.” He looked to her, “Did you bring your wand?” he questioned as he pulled his out and twirled it around his fingers before he took a firm hold on his wand.

“The DA didn’t really teach much or get together for anything.” He stated. “I learned pretty quickly. When I came home those few holidays with bandages on my arms it was from duelling Scorpius and a few other gang members who was willing to help me out.” He started to laugh. “No I don’t know everything and I don’t want to know everything.” He told her. “I guess.”

“Liking you is probably an understatement. But yeah, he really likes you. He’s not the type of person to do anything without it meaning something to him. Go through the letters you’ll see what I’m talking about.” He said. “Told you in the kitchen?” he questioned curiously before he dropped it, “never mind.” He said. “Any place is probably better then moaning myrtle’s bathroom.”

He smiled and laughed slightly, “Well, it was something that Scorpius wanted to see. He wanted to make sure that I was cut out for the gang since I was leaving the DA. I had to prove myself. I gave out the plan he put it to the test. I pulled through the test.” He looked to her, “Be happy it wasn’t a test to kill someone. I would have failed.” He stated. “But then again at the time I didn’t think that Scorpius would have it in him to kill someone then stand over the body and with the blood running everywhere only to blow everything up and start everything on fire.” He shrugged, “then again Scorpius does like to start things on fire” he looked to her, “I didn’t have any other choice. Scorpius is into you so he’s just letting you slid by. He wouldn’t make you do anything to prove yourself or loyalty to him and the gang. Then again if anyone gets the idea that you are looking at the DA or the Coalition and it gets back to Scorpius, things could change.”

[Dannielle Marie Wood]

“Yes if I wanted to!” Dannie said with a smile on her face. “And somehow I’m not in sh*t for pulling that prank on him. And I even told him it was me last year.” she said with a small smile. “And why did you guys bugged him about the paint for weeks. I’ve done that to you the year you left for school if you haven’t forgotten the pink and white paint and you chased me around the house getting paint everywhere.” she said thinking back to that memory. “You should have been able to know who it was from the very beginning!” she said with a smile on her face. “So far I’m the only person who ever uses paint.” she said with a small smile. “What is a big deal about me falling for Scorpius?” she asked him with a small smile on her face.

Dannie listened to her older brother for a moment. “Yeah I can handle Scorpius.” she said with a smile on her face. She thought for a moment. “He didn’t forced me to join the gang. I wanted to join the gang. He just sort of told me about a few perks of the gang. So don’t go saying that he charmed and coaxed me into the Gang alright?” she asked him with a small smile on her face. “That one is a no figure. She’s protective of him. And yeah I can see him just asking Skylar to leave.” she said with a smile on her face. “Well she needs to grow up a bit. It’s kind of sad when a fourteen year old could act better when it comes to their older brother. And I’m talking about Jessica Scamander. She’s all for Shayleigh to date her brother Lorcan.” she said with a small smile. “And she’s pretty close to him as well. In fact he pretty much raised her I think!” she said with a small smile on her face. She listen to what he had just said. “I’m glad you are concerned for me though!” she said with a smile on her face.

“Oh that’s interesting.” she said for a moment. Who’s the dark lord anyways? she thought to herself for a moment. She was curious and wondered who the guy was. “Wait so is the Coalition a bad thing or a good thing?” she asked him for a moment. So they were against war so what is the harm in that. “May I ask what is so harmful for being against the war?” she asked him for a moment. “Right I won’t do that. But what if he done that to spy on the DA under orders of someone?” she asked him with a small smile. “Mum has been on my mind. Dad has been on my mind. Mum’s dead and I feel like dad is dead but he isn’t. But if he keeps on drinking he is also going to be dead. And technically I don’t really have anywhere else to go if he dies. I’m not old enough to live on my own and neither is two of my other siblings. Andy and our other brother. And I miss our dad and I’ve tried to tell him a bunch of times.” she said with a small frown.

“Too well. They keep turning the other way when they see me in the hallways.” she said with a small frown. “I keep telling them not to worry but they say they don’t want to face you!” she said with a small smile. “That’s only about a year from now don’t you realize that?” she asked him with a small smile on her face. “I’m never pressured by him or at least yet but I don’t think I’ll ever be pressured by him.” she said with a small smile on her face. She listened to what he was saying next. “Used to be younger sister?” she said for a moment. She wondered how one can be younger then become the older one. “This will be an interesting year ahead of us.” she said with a smile on her face.

“Humans are animals too you know!” she said with a small smile. “We are related to the monkeys I think.” she said with a small smile. “Read that in a National Graphic Magazine during the summer two years ago!” she said with a small smile on her face. “Oh. It’s okay if you can’t explain it. She didn’t hear him say sorry to her but smiled when he said that it was a great plan.

She stopped pacing for a moment. “Sorry I pace a lot. And I didn’t know that I fidget.” she said for a moment. “But that doesn’t mean I’m up to something. And nothing has happened between Scorpius and me. I just have to meet his sister Callie and Dakota and his son. Dakota seems like an easy one to talk too. Lucius I already know is going to be easy since he can’t really talk yet. Callista is going to be the hardest one to speak to.” she said with a small smile. “I just hope I don’t make a fool of myself.” she said with a small smile. “Why do you think something has happened between me and Scorpius when nothing bad has happened yet?” she asked him with a small smile.

“Are you trying to tell me she’s dead?” she asked him for a moment. She listened to her brother speak and she sat down listening to what he was saying. “Wow a lot of pa*sion and yes you do have a right to with hold things from me. But just to let you know I’m not a kid anymore!” she said with a smile on her face. “He hasn’t officially left the kid. And he’ll always be there for Dakota. He told me so. He’s still there for Lucius. He knows what he likes. Lucius likes Ice Cream, throwing snot acceptables, and his teddy bear and I’m pretty sure other things too.” she said with a small smile on her face. And he hasn’t asked me to be his girlfriend yet. But he did ask me to the House Unity Dance however.” she said with a smile on her face.

“She shouldn’t have to worry much. We are pretty much friends with benefits.” she said with a small smile. “Kissing wise.” she added to that. “But someday I would like it to be more than friends with benefits. I would like to be a couple with him but if he decides to go back to Dakota I won’t mind because I would want him to be happy. Yes I would be a little hurt but that comes with the territory of a relationship that I’m going to have to go through. And she should start living only one day at a time. And I’m not poisonous like she may think I am.” she said as she listened to what he had said next. She saw the concern in his eyes. He truly did care about her. She didn’t really know what to say to that. “Well thank you for letting me tread the open waters for the very first time in my life even if it is a pen full of hungry grizzly bears.” she said with a small smile on her face.

“Why would I forget about Scorpius that soon?” she asked him for a moment. “And didn’t you think if I didn’t hear from him during the summer I would have seen him in school?” she asked him before he took out the letters. “You kept these from me? And you read them?” she asked him for a moment. “I wanted to see him during the summer. I needed someone to talk to besides Andy. He’s a great brother but there’s something about him that changed.” she said with a small frown. “He still has that same Andy I’ve always known but something about him has changed. And I would have loved to go get some ice cream and or go into London for the day with him.” she said with a small frown. “It probably is. Part of me thinks though that Albus did that for a reason. A reason unknown to everyone else. Like he was spying for the Gang. Have you ever thought of that?” she asked him for a moment. “That is true that everyone is different but why call them a traitor if they are a Zabini who is in Gryffindor and part of the DA?” she asked for a moment. “And that is quite obvious.” she said with a small smile on her face.

“Yeah I guess but I do miss him.” she said with a small frown. “Nope. I’m naturally curious.” she said with a small smile. “If they do they’ll get lies.” she said with a smile on her face. “That was just an example. You said the first spell that I can think off. Not the first attacking spell I can think of. That would have to be Stupify.” she said with a small smile. “And there is always Lumos Maxima which is a very bright light may I remind you!” she said with a smile on her face. “And no I didn’t bring my wand with me. Obviously I’m always forgetting that in the dorm room when I am not in cla*s!” she said with a small smile on her face. She thought for a moment. “I’ll be right back!” she said for a moment and ran towards the Quidditch cupboard that had her broom inside there and she hopped onto it and flew into the sky and up to the seventh floor. Lucky for her someone kept a window open a tad bit. She opened the window a bit more to where she could just squeeze through. Her broom just stayed put. As soon she was in the room she grabbed the broom and brought it inside and went to her bedside table and looked on the top and no wand. She looked into her trunk and she finally found her wand and plus an eight legged creature. She let out a small scream which had someone laughing at her for it. The person who was laughing came over and took a the fake spider out of her trunk. ”That was so funny!” the girl said and went back to her bed laughing. “I didn’t think so!” she said and shut her trunk and locked it this time and left through the door. She ran through the common Room and through the hallways of the school. “Hey Shayleigh!” she said when she saw her who just waved her on. She ran back towards the Black Lake after she exited the school. “Back. One of my dorm mates thought it was funny to put a fake spider in my trunk. Do you know any spells to make that fake spider real?” she asked him for a moment. “It’s payback time for that prank missy!” she said under her breath.

“And they still aren‘t.” she said with a small smile. “So that’s how you got all of those scrapes?” she asked him with a small smile on her face. “I’ve always wondered how you got them in the first place.” she said with a small smile on her face. “You don’t want to know everything?” she asked him for a moment with a small smile on her face. “Why is that?” she asked him with a small smile. “And if you don’t mind me asking this what is your plans when you leave here?” she asked him with a smile on her face.

She sat there for a moment and looked at him for a moment. “How is that an understatement?” she asked him for a moment. “And I’m planning on reading them as soon as I can.” she said with a small smile. “Thank you though for finally giving them to me.” she said with a smile. She opened the one on the top and read it through. Him and his Shakespeare! she thought to herself when she saw one. “No he told me that in his dorm room. Of course the kitchen!” she said being a bit sarcastic there. She had replied before he said never mind.

“And you manage to just that. And I’m glad that it wasn’t to kill someone. He told me he likes to set things on fire. He even set his mansion on fire. Only his father doused the fire in time not to cause any damage.” she said with a small smile. “Why hasn’t anyone figure out to send a spy in the DA to see where things lie with them?” she asked him for a moment. “And I know things can change. And I don’t want it to change.” she said with a small smile.