Deadly Obsession

Chapter 3

I was holding my breath waiting for my house to be announced, it had felt like I was holding my breath for hours. Finally, the Sorting Hat had announced, " SLYTHERIN" Finally, I could breathe. Phase one was finally complete.

As I zone back in, I realize someone is cheering very loudly for me. I look over and see Nicole standing in her seat shouting and clapping for me. Wow, did I just make a friend? I think to myself as I rise from the seat and make my way over to the Slytherin table. As I walk over I feel eyes on me, granted everyone's eyes were on me... But these were different. I look back and see a certain ginger boy staring at me. Wait, there are two of them? Nope not even gonna think about that. I think as I find my seat at the large table. Dinner went by pretty normal, except for one thing. That ginger kid kept staring at me. And it was always the same one, the one on the right with a different nose. While I was about to leave the Great Hall, I heard a voice call out behind me.

"HEY WAIT UP ISABELLA!" I turned around quickly to see who was calling my name, and to my surprise, it was the ginger that never took his eyes off me at dinner.

"Yes?" I replied. I did not realize how tall this kid was until he was right in front of me. "Hi I'm George Weasley, I thought you should get to know the best-looking lad at this school before my brother shows up."

"Oh yeah you have a twin, call him over here and I'll be the judge on who is the better-looking one." I sarcastically remarked.

His mouth dropped open and quickly closed it as his twin walked over. " You'll pay for that Miller," he mumbled.

"Hi there, you must be the lady of the hour," the other twin winked, " I'm Fred Weasley, or better known as the better-looking twin. I see you've sadly met my brother," Fred laughed.

"I have, it's funny that you say "better-looking twin" cause that's exactly what he said!" I respond dripping in sarcasm. "But don't worry. I'll be the judge of that," I said while giving them a wink and walking off.

After the encounter with the two red-heads, I begin to wander and forget that I have no idea where the Slytherin common room even is. I've always hated being unprepared and having to ask people for help. I bump into a familiar face while still wandering around, Nicole.

"Need help finding something?" Nicole asked.

"Honestly, yes," I say while laughing, " I have no idea where I'm going. I need to find the Slytherin common room."

"I can show you where it is, that is what friends are for honey," says Nicole.

"Friends" It's a new word in my vocabulary. Sure I know what they are and what they're used for. But I've never had one to call my own. I quickly snap out of my sob story and realize that Nicole has been talking (probably this whole time).

" ...and that's how I sprained my ankle while chasing Wood!" she exclaimed.

I kind of laugh like I have been paying attention the entire time; but as she finished her story, we had arrived at the Slytherin Common Room. "Thanks, Nicole for helping me out, it means a lot. Would you like to come to my dorm for a bit?"

As I finished asking her, she gave me a concerned expression and was hesitant to answer. When she finally did she said,

"I really shouldn't but maybe another time... if that's okay with you."

"Of course," I said timidly.

I make my way up to my room, and when I arrive I realize I have a whole room to myself. Of course, mom would pay for me to have a room to myself so I don't get "distracted from the mission" Great I'm even more isolated. I found my luggage and started to make the room more... me. After all, this would be my new home for 9 months. I hung up my clothes, set up my makeup vanity, and added some shelves for my books and little trinkets. After about an hour of decorating, I finally called it a day, after all my first day of school is tomorrow.