When Chaos Rises

Chapter 16: Halloween 1997

OCTOBER 31,1997
HOGWARTS
WYNTER'S POV:

Today was my 13th birthday. After classes we all went back to the dorms to change for dinner.  I opened my gifts and loved them. I got sweets, books, clothes and jewelry. I wore the jewelry Nik and Fred gave me, along with the dress from Narcissa and hair stick and brooch from Papa and mama Bella.

We all head to the great hall for the Halloween feast.

We didn't have to worry about Hermione because I already got her out of the bathroom telling her not to listen to a foul mouth git like Ron. Now just the troll and Dumbleass. I don't know who he has possessing Quirrell but it isn't Tom.
We all sat eating. And enjoying the night. When Quirrell comes running in shouting about the troll and fainting.

The hall erupts into chaos only a few of Slytherin do. I roll my eyes and motion for them all to sit down and they do. Dumbasdoor stands and quiets the hall.
"Prefects, lead your houses to your ..."
He starts before I interrupt.
"Surely Headmaster," said with the most sarcasm ever, " You are not suggesting that the students leave the great hall where we are safest. Not to mention how both Hufflepuff and Slytherin dorms are in the dungeon. I'm sure you will have us all remain here with Prefects and 7th years guarding the door, while the Teaching staff deal with the Troll."
The poor man never knew what hit him. His whole face turned a very unattractive color of red with his barely held back anger. Nik and the rest of my court and family smirked.
Dumbledore mumbled agreements and quickly left with the teachers. When it became apparent that the Prefects couldn't agree on anything and most of the kids were turning Chaotic, I stepped in.
"SILENCE!" I yelled. Once they were all quiet." Third to First year sit near the teachers table. Sixth through fifth next to them. Seventh between them and the door Prefects at the ends of the tables." I then walked to the great hall door and placed a barrier only the teachers could walk through. Then conjured a love seat for Nik, Fred and I near the door. I waved my hand again and board games, wizards chess and card games appeared on the tables. Everyone blinked for a minute then did what I said as I sat down. "Oh and someone please pick Professor Quirrell up off the floor. Thank you"
Almost two hours later the Professors came back. They started to compliment the Prefects on a job well done, but the Prefects told them it wasn't them but me. They awarded Slytherin 50 points. I nodded gratefully and we were all dismissed to our common rooms.

ΩTIMESKIPΩ

The next night I waited till midnight and then got into an outfit to help me be less noticed. Rebeccah and Bella designed it together. They then charmed it with Primal's help. It bends the shadows to me and has the strongest notice me no charm.

(Yeah yeah I know but it's one of my favorites)
I slip out of the door and head to the third floor. Making it there quickly. I easily get past Fluffy. The poor Cerebus loves me. I bring him the best treats. Each of the tasks are things I could do at 5 years of age. I quickly get to the Mirror of Erised.

As I look into it my reflection winks at me and I feel the added weight to my cloak pocket. I then retrieve the replica and magic it into the mirror. I turn to walk away and pause only a moment, tempted to see my desire. I shake my head and shadow travel away to the owlery.  I quickly get the note and special bag I made and place the stone in it. Finding Thorn I smile and my finger on her chest feathers, "Take this to Mr. Flamell please my beauty." She nips my gloved fingers affectionately and then takes off. I quickly shadow travel to my room. I know your probably wondering why I didn't just shadow travel to the mirror. It is because I had not been to the room. It is harder to do when you aren't 100% sure what a place looks like. As I step out the shadows I see Nik on my bed. I remove my cloak and mask walking into my room to change into night clothes.
"I take it the stone is out of the castle Love?" He asks as he lays back hands behind his head.
"Yes, another piece is removed from the old goats hands and board." I call out as I finish changing and walk out.

He sits up and watches me as I walk over and sit by him. I hand him my brush. "Will you brush and rebraid my hair Nik?"
He nods and we turn so my back is to him. He moves closer and takes my hair down. It is past my bottom now. He threads his fingers through it and massages my scalp lightly then brushes my hair. Once done he braids it quietly and then leans forward and kisses the side of my head before standing. "I will see you in the morning love."
"Good night Nik." I know it is hard on him having teenage hormones again and not being able to act on it, but I also know he will never rush me. He and I are waiting until we are physically 16 or 17. While I know it is hard I also know he enjoys these simple things like helping with my hair or sitting with me. At home Nik and Fred would cuddle in bed with me. We don't do anything like that here at school, because we don't need rumors or anyone trying to use it against us.

I have been trying to get close to Harry but it just isn't working. In fact just 2 days ago he got resorted to Gryffindor. I see now that the old goat has his hooks in too deep. Oh well. I can work from the shadows and fix their mistakes and save the right people.