Sacrifices, Harry Potter Year 5

29. Career Advice

Lilly's POV
I was on the stairs when Draco yelled, "Lilly, wait!" He caught up with me on the stairs saying, "I'm sorry about earlier!" I said, "It's okay, Draco. It's just I'm publically dating Neville, and everyone knows you and Pansy have a thing going on, so if we were to be caught, it's not the best idea. It would ruin my reputation and possibly blow my cover... I'm sorry..." I sped off before he could say something.

I dropped down next to Ginny and she greeted me with a smile, but then frowned asking what was wrong. I said, "Draco tried to kiss me..." She gasped and asked for all the details. I told her everything, how I was a double agent, telling him all the things he should hear and then he tried to kiss me. If it wasn't for Montague he would have..."
She asked, "Would you have let him?" I said, "No. If I didn't have a boyfriend, maybe... I mean, I know how Draco is, it's just complicated..."
She asked, "Does Neville know?" A voice said, "Do I know what?" I muttered, "Ah dung!" I said, "Okay, please do not freak out, but Draco tried to kiss me..." his eyes widened and he shouted, "Malfoy tried to -" I jumped up, covering his mouth dragging him an empty corridor. I hissed, "Keep your voice down!" I whispered, "Look, I don't know what brought him on to do that, but I wasn't going to let him kiss me! Okay! So, calm down!" He calmed down a bit and I pulled him in for a hug. He wrapped his arms around my waist and rubbed my back. I pulled apart slightly and said, "You are my one and only, Neville. No one can change that..." I touched his cheek and he nodded leaning down and our lips connected. He held me close, hands roaming my back, my hands tugged his hair. He pressed me against the wall and I whimpered. He because more forceful in his kissing. I heard his thoughts scream, "Mine!" I whimpered as he got too forceful and he pulled away. My eyes were shut and he kissed the corner of my mouth, going through my cheek and eventually to my ear where he whispered, "Mine..." I opened my eyes whispering, "Always..." We tried to calm down our breathing and I said, "You are so hot when you're jealous." He brought his lips to mine for a short, sweet kiss. I smiled and said, "Let's go back before we get caught and have a nice relaxing break near the fire." He nodded and we sat by the fire. He was working on homework while I was reading. We ocasionally caught each others eyes and smiled.

It was the first day of Easter holidays and I woke up early and put Neville's gigantic chocolate Easter egg at the foot of his bed with a few more Herbology books. I left a note saying I'm going to be on the pitch for the afternoon and if he wants to see me, I'll be out in the courtyard.

I was reading a book sitting with Harry, Hermione, and Ron. Harry and Hermione got into an argument on how he should continue Occlumency. Then Hermione mentioned Cho to Harry and then Ron went off about Marietta.
Ginny was talking to Harry while I was at the pitch. Ron had to take Jack Sloper up to the Hospital Wing because he got knocked out, I think with his own bat... I took a shower and then went to the common room. I was discussing the career thing with Harry, Hermione, Ron, and Neville. I was reading a pamphlet and Ron asked, "Lilly, why are you reading that stuff? You don't have to worry about a career, you have yours already!" I said, "I think I want to do something else with my life... I want to change people's lives!" Ron rolled his eyes saying, "Lilly, come on. Go for Minister for Magic then!" I rolled my eyes saying, "Yeah, it seems like everyone expects me to be there..." Fred and George talked to Harry and how they were going to do a distraction so Harry could talk to Sirius.

We had career meetings throughout the next day. Mine was during Potions and I went to Professor McGonagall's office. She said, "Ah Miss Black. I believe this meeting will be short. I presume you will continue your work at the Ministry?" I said, "Yes, Professor." She said, "Well, then you know your classes I assume?" I nodded saying, "Defense Against the Dark Arts, Potions, Transfiguration, and Charms." She nodded, "Any questions?" I said, "Professor McGonagall, is it possible to have every class offered in a N.E.W.T. onto my schedule. I am managing all the classes now, so is it possible to do that?" Professor McGonagall said, "Well, given that the classes are very challenging, I wouldn't recommend it, but I think you can handle it. You have received an 'Outstanding' in every class, so I don't think any teacher will turn you down." I smiled and she said, "Very well, any other questions?" I pondered for a moment and said, "Will I officially have to go through the training to become an Auror again?" She said, "I think all you would have to do is take the tests to make sure they know you are on top of things, but I suspect you will be allowed to continue your full time position." I nodded thanking her and she said before I left, "Miss Black..." I turned and said, "Yes, Professor?" She smiled saying, "We are all very proud of you; you have grown into such an amazing young lady and I know you're parents would agree." I hugged her and said, "Thank you, Professor McGonagall." She hugged me back and I left smiling.

I returned to the dungeon half an hour before class ended and all the seat were full except for two. One next to Neville and one at the Slytherin table next to Draco. Snape said, "Miss Black, you have until the end of lunch to give me your sample." I smiled and walked up to him with a vial and I said, "I knew it would take a while, so I planned ahead." He said, "Miss Black, do you take pride in being an insufferable know it all?" A few Slytherins snickered and I smiled saying, "Yes." His lips curled and said, "Sit in your seat." I started to walk over to Neville's table and Snape said, "Sit near Mr. Malfoy." I froze and he said, "Well go on..." I sighed and sat down next to Malfoy and read my book. He kept on prodding me with things and I ignored him. He made cracks at me which I refused to awknowledge it at all. The bell rang and I closed my book quickly and ran over to Neville. I muttered as I helped him pack up, "Snape just loves to torture me..." He nodded and we walked to lunch together, hand in hand. Malfoy said, "Look, Black and Longbottom, what else is pathetic?" I shouted to Malfoy, "I've been wondering that about you and your father, Malfoy!" I walked at a slightly faster pace and I felt something breeze past my cheek. I turned and saw Malfoy had his wand out, fuming. I said, "Ten points from Slytherin and a detention, Mr. Malfoy for using magic in the corridors." He said, "Ten points from Gryffindor for being rude!" I said, "You can't take points from fellow Inquisitorial Squad members!" I turned to walk away and he said, "Oh, go back to Azkaban where you belong with you're father!" I spun around and pulled out my wand saying, "Don't you dare insult me, Malfoy!" A crowd began to form and I lowered my wand muttering, "You're not worth it..." I turned and walked into the Great Hall with Neville at my heals. We sat down and ate lunch, he asked, "What was that about?" I said, "He's probably keeping up the act, but that was too far. Ugh, I don't want to talk about that..." We walked to Divination together and Harry was going to be late for his appointment because he forgot. I saw his meeting happen and it was quite funny. By time we got to Defense Against the Dark Arts Umbridge was huffing.

Harry actually broke into her office and got a better understanding of his dad and what he did. I was walking with Umbridge on her way to her office where she was bringing Fred and George. Flitch was asking to whip them and she was going to let him! She said, "You two are about to learn what happens to wrongdoers in my school."
"You know what?" said Fred. "I don't think we are." He turned to his twin.
"George, " said Fred, "I think we've outgrown full-time education."
"Yeah, I've been feeling that way myself, "George said lightly.
"Time to test our talents in the real world, d'you reckon?" asked Fred.
"Definitely, " said George.
Before Umbridge could speak they raised their wands and said together, "Accio Brooms!" The brooms flew to their owners.
"We won't be seeing you, " Fred told Professor Umbridge, swinging his leg over his broomstick.
"Yeah, don't bother to keep in touch- " said George, mounting his own. Fred looked around at the silent crowd that had formed.
"If anyone fancies buying a Portable Swamp, as demonstrated upstairs, come to number ninety-three, Diagon Alley - Weasleys' Wizard and Wheezes, " he said in a loud voice. "Our new premises!"
"Special discounts to Hogwarts students who swear they're going to use our products to get rid of this old bat, " pointing to Professor Umbridge. Umbridge shrieked, "STOP THEM!" I put an invisible force field around the squad to protect them. Fred and George flew high and Fred looked accross the hall at the poltergeist bobbing his level above the crowd.
"Give her hell from us, Peeves."
The only time someone has given orders was Bloody Baron. The Peeves took his hat off and saluted Fred and George as a thunderous applause followed them as they sped out of the front doors into the glorious sunset.

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-Lilly :)