CLAIR DE LUNE...

CHAPTER 20

Hello darling! Good day? Anyway here we have another upload, honestly these chapters are atrocious and they make me laugh. Enjoy, or hate I really don't care! 

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''Our pain becomes their power...'' 

-Remus Lupin.

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Belle only went to the toilet during her small fit, she recovered and her Doc Martins protected her feet as she walked back to the Great Hall and slipped inside. The smell of food filled her nostrils and her mind danced at the thought of food, Hogwarts food that is. The crunchy chicken, and the fluffy chips. Along with the light Pasties for desert or the Large chocolate fountain that sat at the middle of the table, showering your food in chocolate. 

She spotted her friends and quietly jogged back over, just as Dumbledore strode forward to his podium. Belle watched as the small Owl at the front of his Golden stand stretched its wings and limbs before setting back in position. She smiled, it reminded her of the Owl McGonnagall bought for her, Hades,  Yes after the God, a Screech Owl.  Belle had an odd thing for Greek Gods, she thought they were fascinating. So the girl named her owl after her favourite God, Hades. Belles favourite was the Goddess Nike, the Goddess of Victory, but Hades was a boy so she named him after her favourite God. Can you guess who? Yes, yes Hades, the God of the Underworld. Much to Minnies disapproval. 

Dumbledore cleared his throat, gaining the groups attention. As well as the rest of the halls. 

''First of all!'' he started, ''Let me introduce the newest Teacher, Horace Slughorn!'' The old man said as he turned to point out a slightly Older man, who was dressed like he, well- like he just graduated. Cap and all. 

Belle turned and looked at Hermione, as they clapped, who just smiled at her though looked quite distressed. 

''Professor Slughorn, has decided to resume his old post as Potions master. I am sure he will do a fine job.'' ''Meanwhile, the Defence against the Dark Arts Teacher, will go to Professor Snape.'' 

A chorus of disagreement was heard throughout the hall, as well as claps. Harry and Ron looked at each other and Belle scoffed, looking at Ginny who's jaw was clenched. 

She did look over at the boy, who had taken an interest in her, and her an interest in him. Draco's head rested in his hand and as all his fellow Slytherins cheered and whistled, and Pansy hit him on the shoulder playfully giggling and speaking higher than ever, Draco sat lost in his thoughts. Belle was amused by this, she wasn't concerned for the boy, but he had showen kindness to her sometimes (key word, SOMETIMES). Like that time he asked her to the Astronomy Tower to talk and return an old toy of hers which Pansy had from their childhood, or when he helped her out with Edward and then... kissed her on the cheek. ''Bipolar ass.'' Belle thought as she realised the change in his feelings. 

Dumbledore interrupted her chain of thought. 

''Now as you have realised, each of you were searched upon your arrival, and I think you have the right to know why.'' Dumbledore spoke calmly, yet slightly cautiously. 

''There was young man once, very much like you, he sat in this very hall, dined the way you are all dining currently.  He walked these castle halls as you all do everyday.'' 

''He seemed to everyone, a normal student, different to none other. His name-'' Belle nudged Harry. ''Remember Good old Tom Riddle, chamber of secrets. Voldemort when he was hot-''      ''Yes Belle I do.'' Harry whispered. ''I bet you its bloody him, I-''

''Tom Riddle.'' Dumbledore said. ''HA! Told you!'' Belle whispered to Harry. ''Belle that was not funny, shut the bloody hell up.'' Harry exclaimed, all the while holding back a chuckle at his friends antics. 

Ginny shuffled in her seat uncomfortably. ''Tough topic?'' Belle asked sympathetically, earning a wack from Hermione. ''Sorry...'' Belle muttered to both Hermione and Ginny. 

''Today, of course, he is known as a different name all over the world. Which is why, when I stand here tonight, seeing all of your faces looking up at me-'' 

''Brings back bad memories. 'Seeing all your smiling faces, looking up at me!' '' Belle mocked Umbridge, sorry Umbitch, and gagged. 

''I am reminded of a sobering fact.'' Dumbledore continued as the group looked at Belle, a few of them smirking at her comment. 

''Every day, every hour, this very minute perhaps. Dark forces attempt to penetrate this castles walls. But, in the end, their greatest weapon. Is YOU.'' Dumbledore spoke out to the children in the Great Hall, an eery silence fell upon them. 

Belles mouth dried, the hairs on the back of her neck stood up and she felt like any minute a serial killer might come up behind her and stick a dagger through her heart. Belle Dercall was creeped out, not something that happened easily.

''Just something to think about!'' Dumbledore said. ''Oh whippee! Thank you, great!'' Belle spoke as her friends looked between each other in a slight panic. 

''Now! Off to bed, PipPip!'' Dumbledore spoke, ushering the students out of the hall with his words. 

''I agree Belle, dead cheerful.'' Ron said, looking at the four in front of him. Belle spotted Draco still sitting in his 'daydreaming' position. She frowned as she watched him slowly gather himself and stand. Their eyes met and Draco swallowed, before stalking off with the rest of the Slytherins. 

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Belle and Hermione stood in Potions class the next day, Harry and Ron were a no show. Well, were. ''Ah, Harry M'Boy!'' Slughorn said as he turned around to face the two boys. ''And who is this we have?'' he asked, indicating to Ron who stood next to Harry. ''Oh- Uh, Ron Weasley Sir.'' Ron spluttered. 'Damn that boy and his awkwardness.'  Belle thought. Lavender Brown, smirked and blushed. 

''But, I am dead awful at potions! So I think I'll just um-'' 

''Nonsense!'' Slughorn said as Harry blocked Ron's path to the door, pushing him forward. Belle snickered. ''We will most definitely sort you out! Any of Harry's friends are friends of mine!'' Slughorn said, smiling at Harry who sheepishly smiled back. Belle struggled to hold in a snort, after being elbowed by Hermione for slightly sniggering. 

''Grab your books and come on over here!'' the Professor said. 

''Sorry Sir but neither of us actually have gotten books-'' ''Grab some from the cupboard.'' Slughorn waved Harry off. 

Slughorn made his way round the table, now facing Belle and Hermione. '' I have made some solutions today, anyone guess what they may be?'' he began.  Belle ducked and every head sharply turned as Hermione's hand rocketed into the air. 

''Yes uh- Miss?''

''Granger, sir. That one their is Veratiserum. It is a truth telling potion.'' As Hermione walked forward towards the potion, Draco was revealed. The dark haired Gryffindor and the Platinum haired Slytherin connected eyes, they both breathed in. Draco quickly looked the girl up and down, before looking back to her eyes. He- WHAM. 

Belles eyes quickly, but sort of reluctantly, tore away from Malfoys and over towards the noise. Harry and Ron wrestled for a book, shoving each other against the locker, grabbing each others Robes till Harry grabbed the cleaner and better book. Harry stood up and brushed off his robes, only for the book to be snatched from his hands by Ron and replaced by the old worn out book. Harry, ready to put up a fight, realised the whole class was watching and blushed as he settled for the older, broken book. Ron puffed out his chest in victory, and Harry rolled his eyes. 

Belle let out a loud snort at the two boys, a laugh she didn't know she was holding in. 

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''EXPECTO PATRONUUUMMM!''

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This book reminds me of that one bit from 'Jane the Virgin' (best show!!) when Adam is in it, and the two voice over actors keep going from Adam to Jane, and are arguing who to show. Lmao, if that makes sense. Stay safe, look out for Dementors!