The One With The Yule Ball

15

Edan left the 4th year dormitory to head up to the 6th years. As she ascended the steps she heard quite a bit of giggling coming from the common room. She changed directions and came across George and Alicia engaged in a very intense make out session on one of the couches. Alicia suddenly looked in her direction and narrowed her eyes. "Three's a crowd Wilkies." She snapped viciously. 

"This is called the common room for a reason. What is your problem now?" Edan snapped back. 

Alicia jumped up from the couch. "You! You're my problem Edan! I asked for one thing - not to buy that dress. For once I wanted to feel like I wasn't stuck in your shadow. For once I wanted George to pay attention to ME."

"I didn't do anything to you. I am allowed to wear whichever dress I choose. Besides, George and I didn't speak the entire evening." 

"Because we got into a fight right before the ball! It's like you're obsessed with male attention. You always want George's and even Cedric's. You claim to have a boyfriend but the you let Dimitri practically feel you up on the dance floor. That's the definition of a slag right there." She said crossing her arms with a triumph smile. "Plus, I saw you in the corridor."

Edan's breath caught in her throat. "Saw what?"

"You and Professor Lupin. I can understand why you're keeping that a secret. He seems very aggressive with you." Alicia sneered pointing at my already bruised wrist. 

George leapt up from the couch then. "Lupin did this to you? Wait until Mum hears about this."

Edan snatched her arm away from the two of them. "They won't. You aren't going to say anything George." Edan said feeling her anger build. 

"It must be his condition. My father says werewolves have a tendency to be more aggressive than normal wizards." Alicia had a sick smirk on her face. 

Without another thought Edan tackled Alicia onto the floor pinning her arms above her head. "You are going to keep your mouth shut too!" Edan snarled at her. The voice that came out of her was not entirely her own. 

George quickly wrapped his arms around Edan's waist and lifted her. "Quick, open the portrait Alicia."

Edan tried to fight him off but considering she was still fairly under the influence her strength wasn't what it typically was. She also realized then that her wand was sitting on Hermione's nightstand. Once Alicia opened the portrait hole Edan was tossed through it. 

The Fat Lady refused her reentry. Edan stood outside shouting and hitting her fists against the portrait. From below she could hear a few faint voices conversing. Edan grinned hoping she'd come across some unsuspecting students to take her anger out on. 

Much to Edan's dismay it was not a group of students breaking curfew like she hoped. Instead it was a collection of her Professors. Dumbledore, McGonagall, Severus and Remus.

"Ms Wilkies, what are you doing out of bed at such an hour?" McGonagall questioned. 

"It would appear Edan isn't completely in control at the moment." Dumbledore commented.

"I don't have my wand." Edan growled her voice still hoarse and raspy. 

"Nevertheless, I've seen you do damage without your wand." Dumbledore stated referring to the time she had thrown a tray at George and hit him on the side of the head. 

Edan grimaced then glanced at Remus. He was refusing to meet her eye which only irritated her further. Finally, she met Severus' eye and felt instantly calmer. Her body relaxed and she was able to focus on her breathing.