The Sweet Slytherin

My house.

The music started and I could feel myself getting way to excited. But it improved my performance so, it's a win-win really. I had done everything we had rehearsed since I left. Well except for the parts that I couldn't do without Marcus. I Skated over to Marcus who, on cue, picked me up, and threw me into the air, in a spiral, and then caught me again. I nodded and he and I pushed off, doing a Tripple Jump simultaneously. Soon it was time for the grand finale. Marcus grabbed my hands, as I did the same to his, and we did a partner spin, into a Death spiral. And then quickly pulling me back up just as the song was about to end. We then struck our poses and looked to the crowd. Mom, Kattie and Hanna were cheering and clapping and shouting. I laughed.

"Yup, we still got it, FireFlake." I announced. Marcus nodded

"You can say that again" Marcus announced, skating over to the door. I followed. We were given a standing ovation. I bowed.

"Thank you, thank you, it was nothing." I announced.

"Still the biggest show off I've ever met" Hanna announced, giving me a huge hug. I stuck my tongue out at her.

"I wouldn't consider it so much showing off. I think it's more of me being 100% fully aware of my natural abilities and raw talents." I announced.

"Way to be modest" Hanna replied.

"You act as if it's not true" I stated, putting a fake offended tone in my voice. I turned to my magic companions. "I swear, you'd never be able to tell we were best friends" I laughed to them.

"I'll say!" Hermione exclaimed. I shrugged.

"But I gotta love her, she's a wreck without me" Hanna commented, jumping on my back.

"I'd be lying if I denied that." I announced, spinning Hanna around. Hanna cackled like a maniac, and I finally dropped her when I was good and dizzy.

"I don't understand how you do that, on your skates!" Hanna exclaimed. I shrugged.

"The balance of an acrobat helps" I stated. Hanna nodded.

"Truth, how many years were you a gymnast again?" Hanna asked. I laughed.

"9 years" I replied, cartwheeling and landing perfectly on my skates.

"9?! I thought you said 3 years!" Hanna exclaimed. I laughed.

"You dare underestimate Corrine Snaproot?! I have more capability then you realize." I commented, and looked to Draco. "I think I pulled it off better" I announced. Draco snorted.

"You are gravely mistaken, friend" he replied. "I think I pulled that one off better." I laughed.

"You wish, Malfoy" I replied. I looked to everyone. "So, who wants to come to my place?" I asked. Hanna jumped in the air.

"Alright! Let's go to Corrine's" Hanna shouted. I unlaced my skates and replaced my shoes. I slung my skates over shoulder and looked to my mom. I handed her the 280$ I had remaining.

"Don't worry, I only spent 20" I told my mom, and then lead all my friends out of the rink. The entire time I was laughing with my friends as I made my way back home. When I walked in the door, I saw Asher struggling to stand up. "Asher! You're alive!" I shouted and hugged my little brother, who was doing his best to make it around on one leg.

"Ow! Ow! Watch it! I may be alive, but I'm still a cripple" Asher commented. I didn't care. I hugged the crap outa him. "Come on, Core, leave me alone, I'm fine" Asher announced.

"I know. I'm just glad your ok." I stated. I then hit him in the back of the head. "Don't ever let your friends drive you in a car again, Doofus" I stated, pointing sternly at him. Asher rubbed the back of his head.