The Sweet Slytherin

Prank Preperations

I found myself with cousin Beanie most the time, so that I'd have some protection from Pansy. Though it was made clear the Linda and Ben were still dating, People started saying I was way to clingy and over protective of my cousin, even though he was the one being over protective of me. I felt like an awkward third wheel, when accompanying them on trips to Hogsmeade. However those two are the only things keeping Pansy away from me. Of course I'm not sure why. Possibly because it keeps me away from Draco. Or that Linda scares the living daylights out of Pansy. I mean... Linda scares the living daylights out of everyone. Not that I didn't approve of Linda, she was one of the only girls I approved of in fact. Besides Hermione and Ginny of course. And boy am I glad Ben had such a wonderful girl like Linda to support and back Ben up. She's there for him when I can't be and I'm very thankful for that. She's got a good head on her shoulders, and a good heart in her chest.  Not many girls now a days do anymore. Linda is defiantly some one I could go to for advice. In fact, I'm on my way to talk to her right now. She was with Ben (Whats new?) and a couple of first year Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs under a tree, and they all looked very distressed.

"Linda! Beanie!" I yelled. Linda turned around, looked to me, sighed in relief and dragged me over to the little grouping.

"Corrine, thank goodness. We could use your help." Linda announced, pushing me to the tree.

"Why? Whats wrong?" I asked.

"Courtney disarmed Jacob and sent his wand flying into the tree. Now we can't get it down, and we don't want to risk using accio. Especially with... That Umbridge woman and her team looking for witches and wizards to punish. We could sure use the help of an acrobatic professional, aye?" Linda asked, gesturing to each of the kids and the tree as she spoke. I nodded and looked to Ben.

"What story did you tell them to convince them I'm the person for the job, Beanie?" I asked. Ben shrugged.

"The one where you climbed the tree to get the soccer ball after I drop kicked it into the really high tree." Ben replied, nonchalantly. I nodded and rolled up me sleeves.

"Alright. I'll help you guys. But I'll need a boost in order to reach that first branch without magic." I announced looking to Ben. He nodded. "Knee down, hand cradled" I announced backing up a bit. Ben nodded and got down on one knee, and intertwined his fingers, and waited for me to nod to him. I nodded and took of towards him then jumped landed on his hands and he flung me up high enough for me to grab hold of the branch. I pulled myself on top of the branch and started climbing higher and higher until I got to the wand. I grabbed it, and then swung like the monkey I am, down to the last branch, and hung down by the crooks of my knees and tossed the wand to Ben. Then I unhooked my knees and started swinging back and forth. Then I took off, did a back flip and landed it perfectly. I span around and looked to my audience. They applauded wildly. I bowed and looked to Ben.

"Show off" Ben coughed.

"You wish." I replied, sticking out my tongue at him. I turned to the first year Hufflepuffs and Ravenclaws. "Now, I suggest you get that spell down so you don't risk sending another wand into a tree. Kay?" I asked. They all nodded and ran off to test out Jacob's newly reunited wand. We all shook our heads.

"First years" we all three stated aloud.

"So. What brings you outside, cousin Cory? Was it your awesome Cousin?" Ben asked, hooking his arm around my neck. I shrugged.

"Something along those lines. Honestly just trying to avoid the dog." I replied, with a stink eye. The two both knew who the dog is and nodded.

"I can understand that. She is a vicious one, that girl, isn't she?" Linda asked. I nodded.