CHATPTER 4: Tears and Bludgers

Violet woke up in her bed in the common room alone the next day. 'What time is it?” She asked the empty room. When no one responded she shot out of bed. “No, I cant be late on my first day!” She cried running around, throwing on her Gryffindor robes, grabbing her books and running out the door to the girls dormitories where she met a frantic Ron and Harry in the common room.

“I overslept!” She said as she ran out the door, heading for Transfiguration. “So did we!” They said and followed her. They ran into the classroom and Violet was smart enough to take a seat, knowing the cat at the front was Professor McGonagall. Violet smiled and looked at Hermione while they were getting chewed out. “Why didn’t you wake me up?” She mouthed. “Sorry, I didn’t know I had to.” She mouthed back and went back to writing. Violet rolled her eyes and continued until it was time for Potions. “Yes. I can't wait.” She muttered racing ahead and being the first in her seat in the dark, cold room.

Once everyone was seated the door flew open. “There will be no foolish wand waving or silly incantations in this class. As such, I don’t expect many of you to appreciate the subtle silence and exact art that is potion making. However, for those select few-” Snape turned to look where Draco was siting, and Violet who was next to him.

“-Who posses the predisposition. I can teach you how to bewitch the mind, and ensnare the senses. I can tell you how to bottle fame, brew glory and even put a stopper in death.” He drawled. Violet's face brightened at the last one and she exchanged an excited glance with Draco. “Then again, maybe some of you have come to Hogwarts in possession of abilities so formidable that you feel confident enough to not pay attention.” He said glaring at Harry and Hermione elbowed him.

“Mr. Potter.” At this, Violet's head shot up and looked back at where he was sitting. “Our new celebrity. Tell me what would I get if I added powdered root of asphodel to an infusion of wormwood?” And Hermione's hand shot up in the air while Harry just looked helpless and shook his head. “You don’t know? Well lets try again. Where, Mr. Potter, would you look if I asked you to find a bezoar?” Once again, Hermione's hand went up and Harry replied, “I don’t know sir.” “And what is the difference between munksford and wolvesbane?” Hermione looked restless now. “I don’t know sir.” and Snape looked smug. “Pity. Clearly fame isn’t everything. Is it Mr. Potter?” Violet shot an apologetic look at Harry and glared at Snape.

Those were the only lessons the first-years had that day, so Ron, Harry, Lydia and Violet were all lounging in the sun by the Black Lake. “Hey Nicole! Come over here!” Lydia suddenly yelled across the yard. The same girl from the day before with blue eyes and purple tips came jogging over to the group with a boy. “This is Nicole Argent.” Lydia introduced. “And I'm Scott. Scott McCall.” The boy introduced. “Hi Nicole, Hi Scott.” Everyone greeted. “Lyds, guess what? Scott asked me out!” Nicole squealed when everyone had picked up their own conversations.

“Purple, c'mere.” Harry said pulling her over towards him and onto his lap. “I'm always ending up on people's laps lately.” She muttered. “What do you want?” She asked wondering why he pulled her into 'the guys' conversation. “I don’t know. I'm not allowed to spend time with my best friend?” He asked with a pout. “Pouts don’t suit you Potter.” She said smirking. “Smirks don’t suit you Black.” He teased back. “Are you two dating?” Scott asked them. Violet and Harry looked at each other and burst out laughing. “Me..and...Hazz? No way!” She sputtered out between laughs.

“I think I'd be a good boyfriend, don’t you think, Purple?” Harry asked laughing. “Oh yeah! I love the way your glasses make your eyes sparkle!” Violet joked. “They act like a couple already.” Ron muttered to Scott. “Oh come here baby!” Harry said smiling and he kissed her cheek, close to her mouth, so to anyone else it would look like they actually kissed. “Uh, guys...” Ron trailed off trying to hint something.

“Oh Hazz I love you!” She cried with a smile, wrapping her arms around his neck. “I love you too!” He said loudly and hugged her. They were cut off by a loud cough and they both looked up. “If you two are done...” Snape said raising an eyebrow and everyone went silent except for Violet who burst out in laughter.

“W-what do you need P-Professor?” She asked out of breath. “Mr. Malfoy would like to have a word with you Violet. He will be my classroom.” Snape said and turned away, pausing so Violet would follow him. “I'll be back in a bit. Bye! And bye Hazz.” She said wiggling her eyebrows before they all laughed again and she followed the Professor.

When they were inside the building and down in the potions room Snape turned to her. “What did I just witness back there?” He asked and she fought the urge to laugh again. “Well, this kid Scott asked if Harry and I were dating, and well it just went from there.” She said laughing. “Alright. I wont ask.” He said and turned as Draco walked in.

“Hi Draco. What did you need?” She asked. “I don’t want to be a Death Eater! I don’t want the Dark Mark! I don’t want any of it!” He burst out. “So you read the sixth book then...” Violet said. “Yes I read the bloody sixth book! How can I get out of this?! If you-know-who finds out that I know all of this I'll be dead! As well as you!” He pointed franticly at Violet.

“That’s why Professor Snape is going to train us in Occulemency. Right Uncle Severus?” Violet said smiling towards him. “Of course I will. You both need to be as well trained as possible. It may be useful for you to change your point of view on the inquisitors squad in your fifth year Draco, and join Dumbledore's army.” Snape offered. “But- But I want to be on Umbridge's good side. Shes an evil little toad and I don’t want to get hurt!” He said. “See, this is where you learn from your godfather, Draco. He is a skilled in Occulemency and a spy for Dumbledore. He has- or will- deceive Voldemort and he can teach you so you can save your life.” Violet said fiercely.

“No! I don’t care! I'm not becoming a Death Eater, or faking it!” Draco yelled stubbornly. “If you don’t you are endangering your life! I wont let you die Draco! We've already risked enough just by all of us knowing!” She yelled back gesturing wildly to all three of them. “You're putting your own life in danger too!” He yelled back, and that’s when she snapped.

“Don't you think I know that?!” She screamed. “Just a few days ago, I found out I was a bloody witch! I didn’t even know all of this even existed in real life! Just yesterday I found out my mum is dad and my father is in Azkaban for a crime he didn’t even commit! I am going to be risking my life time and time again for all of you, and very well may die trying! I'm sacrificing myself so you all can life a full, happy life and children don’t have to go without parents. I know how that feels Draco. I know how it feels to not have parents, to not feel loved. I'm just trying to help.” She ended in a whisper, tears flowing down her face.

Both men in the room were shocked, to say in the least, at her outburst, before Draco ran and hugged her. “I’m so sorry! I didn’t look at it like that!” He said holding her up and she collapsed from exhaustion. “Severus please!” Draco said struggling to get her to a chair. Snape got up and picked her up in one swift motion and set her on a chair. He wiped the hair away from her face and grabbed a calming potion. Snape parted her lips and poured the potion down her throat. “She should be awake and fine in an hour or so.” Snape replied and sat back down at his desk.

“Severus, I can see it in her eyes. She means it when she calls you Uncle Severus. Violet is already growing attached to you.” Draco murmured softly looked at his cousin. “I can see it too, and I'm afraid to say that I am too Draco.” Snape said back in an unusually soft voice that made Draco's head snap up to meet the older man's eyes. “You and her, Draco. I'm far too attached to the both of you.” He said and left the room abruptly.

*About an hour later*

Snape had not returned yet and Draco sat reading the last book that he was given. He was lost in the book as Violet started to wake up. “Wha-?” She mumbled questioningly as she sat up on the chair. “Draco? Whats going on?” She asked. He payed no attention to her, so she just smiled and stood up. “Hey Drakey. What would you do if I got a piercing? Or maybe a tattoo? Ooh! I think I’ll get one of a dementor!” She laughed, noticing how into the book he was.

“This is going to be fun.” She whispered, pointing her wand at her hair and muttering the color changing spell she learned in Transfiguration to turn her hair different colors so it would switch every time the person looking it it would blink.

“Hi Draco!” She sad tapping him on the shoulder and snapping him out of the book. “Violet? Why is your hair orange? You look like a Weas- what? Why is it..?” He blinked furiously, as if trying to clear his vision and became even more bewildered as it changed each time he did. “This is not okay... I think I’m going mad.” He muttered. “Yeah, I think you are... my hair isn’t changing.” Violet said acting as if he were crazy.

Just then Snape walked back in the room, dragging Harry behind him. “Oh! Hi guys. Whats going on?” She asked trying desperately not to laugh as they both stopped in their tracks and watched her hair change franticly. “What the hell?” Harry muttered. “Professor, what was that potion you gave her earlier?” Draco asked, eying the giggling girl. Snape's eyes widened as he almost ran to his desk to retrieve the empty potion bottle. He immediately relaxed as he read the label on it though. “I was just a calming drought, as I thought.” He said again looking at her.

“Its a spell!” Violet said laughing. “Harry, how do you not remember? We learned it in Transfiguration just this morning!” She was laughing at their shocked expressions. “When did we learn that?” Harry wondered aloud. “I agree with Potter. I don’t remember that.” Draco said. “Why am I not surprised? The first day and you two are already not paying any attention to your classes.” Violet shook her head laughing.

“Alright then. If Violet is okay then you all should go back to your classes. Goodbye.” Snape excused them and with a wave of his wand, the door opened. Violet rolled her eyes. “I'm fine. 'Bye Uncle Severus!” She called as she pulled the two boys out of the door. “And bye Draco, see you soon.” She kissed his cheek then led a sputtering Harry down the corridor my the tie.

“What was that?!” He asked, almost outraged. “What was what Hazz?” Violet asked. “Snape calling you by your name, then you calling him Uncle Severus? And then you kiss Malfoy!” He almost yelled, walking next to her going up to the tree where the rest of their friends were. “I don’t see the big deal Harry, and I would appreciate it if you didn’t yell at me!” She said back.

“Do you have a- a thing for Slytherins then?” He asked loudly, making some people across the yard stop and turn, not to mention their own group. “No I don’t have a thing for Slytherins! You don’t even know the full story!” She yelled back.

“I don’t think I need to, to see what is going on with you and Malfoy! I was wondering why you talked to him so much when we-” He gestured to all of the group, “- all hate him! You are a traitor Violet!” He yelled and stomped over and sat with the others.

“I see how it is. Well, when you get the full story and want to apologize, don’t come and find me.” She said in just above a whisper, tears starting to gather in her eyes once again, and ran off toward the castle. On the way, she was willing herself not to cry, but failed. That was the first time since they met that Harry had called her Violet. Also the first time they had actually fought, sure they “fought” over toys and a blanket or two while playing, but never a real fight. And Violet was gutted.

“Hey Vi! Whatcha doing?” She heard a voice call out as she ran through the courtyard. “Violet wait!” They called out again and she stopped, turning to look at whoever it was. Fred and George. “Whats going on?” Fred asked as he trotted up to her, George and another boy following close behind. “Nothing.” She lied quickly and saw they were dressed in their Quidditch uniforms. “Are you going to play?” She asked, keeping her voice as calm as she could. “Yeah, us and Oliver are going down to practice. Want to watch?” George asked. “S-Sure.” She said stuttering.

“Whats wrong?” Fred asked, only now noticing her wet cheeks and red eyes. “Nothing guys I'm fine. Just a silly little row.” She said shaking her head, but in her mind it was much more. “Come over here.” George said leading them away from the other students. “Its more than a little row if your crying.” Fred stated.

“Its just- ugh. Harry and I got into a bit of a fight, it wasn’t big, but its the first time we've ever fought. He accused me of having a 'thing' for the Slytherins.” She said shaking her head. “And do you have a 'thing' for Slytherins?” George asked putting quotes around 'thing' just as she had. “No! God no. It was because I called Snape, Uncle Severus since he was the closest person I had to a father-role right now. And I kissed Draco on the cheek. Because he is my cousin! And Harry freaked out on me!” Violet finished, fresh tears trying to leak out again. “Well does Harry know he is your cousin?” Oliver spoke up for the first time. “No, but I told him he didn’t know the full thing, and he still accused me! He thinks I'm with Draco or something.” She explained.

“Oh I'm sorry. But maybe some Quidditch will cheer you up!” George suggested. “Yeah, lets go.” She said standing up and walking with them to the Quidditch Pitch. “Have you ever ridden a broomstick Violet?” Oliver asked. “No, I grew up with muggles, but I've always wanted to.” She admitted, slightly embarrassed. “Well want to try it out?” He asked. “R-Really?” She asked, eyes widening. “Yeah, come over here and I'll teach you.” He said motioning her over while Fred and George battled with the bludgers.

She hesitantly walked over to him and stood next to him. Oliver was already on the broom and he smiled at her. “Here, just so you wont loose control the first time, just get on and I'll help you.” He said She climbed on awkwardly and he kicked off the ground. “Hold the bludgers!” He yelled over to the twins who-until now-were oblivious to them. The two climbed higher as Violet looked around in wonder.

“This is amazing!” She yelled looking at the sky.

She straightened out her glasses so they wouldn’t fly off and looked back at Oliver who was smiling. “Alright, now take hold of the broom, and steer it gently left or right.” He said into her ear loosening his grip on the handle. She put her hands firmly on the broom handle and flew it shakily closer to Fred and George.

“You're doing great, but don’t be so afraid. I'll grab it if you loose control, so have a little fun!” Oliver said. He had put his arms around her waist to hold her, and him, on the broom. She pushed it forward lightly and then put more pressure on it, zooming them across the pitch at Fred and George. She slowed down once she reached them and put a hand out to wave.

“She riding your broomstick, Oliver?” George called out with a wink. Violet felt her face heat up and she looked away shyly. “Yeah...? I let her. She's just learning.” He said back, not getting the innuendo that George directed at him. This made the twins burst out into laughter and Violet let out a small squeak of embarrassment.

“I'm eleven, perverts!” She yelled back to them, gliding next to them. “That’s what makes it funny, doll.” George said smiling. “What are they talking about?” Oliver whispered in her ear. “Oh my... It's a perverted joke. Ride your broomstick? Get it?” She explained, embarrassed beyond belief. “Oh... Oh! Fred George, I'm going to kill you soon.” He said glaring at them, but laughing. “I'll help.” Violet offered. “Oh look Georgie. They're already a couple.” Fred said laughing.

“Yeah well you better-” Violet got cut off with a sharp pain in her side. She screamed and let go of the broom, Oliver grabbed the broom and landed abruptly. Violet clenched her eyes shut and held her side, crying from the pain. “I thought I told you to hold the bludgers!” Oliver yelled at Fred and George after they landed beside them. “I wasn’t looking, I thought I had sealed the chest! Apparently not.” Fred murmured.

“Lets take her to Madame Pomfrey's. Violet, are you alright to walk?” Oliver asked, his accent becoming thick with worry. “Yeah. I'm okay. Just guide me there.” She groaned, opening her eyes into slits so she didn’t fall over anything.

“I'm so sorry Violet. I should have been more careful with the bludgers.” Fred apologized. “Really Fred, It's alright. I'll be fine once I get fixed up and then I can kill you.” She said with a straight face. “Y-You're joking right?” He asked.

“Of course I'm joking!” She said with a laugh. “Ouch, don't make me laugh please.” Violet said wincing. “Okay, lets go.” Oliver said and he took her one side while George took the other and the quartet walked at a brisk pace into the hospital wing.

“Madame Pomfrey!” Oliver called out. The nurse came bustling out, took one look at Fred, George, and Oliver, and sighed. “Who did you injure with Quidditch this time?” She asked. “This is Violet. She got hit with a bludger.” Oliver said with a guilty look on his face.

“Come here, dear. Lie down and I'll see the damage.” Violet lied down on the bed and cried out in pain while Madame Pomfrey inspected her. “Yes, you have one fractured rib and bruising. Here, take this.” Madame Pomfrey said handing Violet a potion.

Violet drank it quickly and put her head back down. “My second day and I'm already injured. This is great.” She muttered dryly. “Its alright, but you will have to stay here until tomorrow, then you can go to lessons. Now rest up, and you three will have to leave soon.” Madame Pomfrey said and walked back into her office muttering something about Quidditch and rowdy boys.

“I'm going to go get Harry.” Fred announced and turned for the door. “Can you get Ron, Hermione, Lydia, and Nicole too? I want to see them.” Violet asked. “Sure, be right back.” He said pulling George out too, to help him look for the assortment of first years.

“So Violet. How are you feeling?” Oliver asked after an awkward silence. “I'm alright. As weird as it sounds I really feel like flying now.” She said smiling. He laughed and shook his head. “Maybe you can in a day or two, but not today.” Oliver said.

“Is Violet in here?” She heard a voice ask Oliver. “Yes, shes right here. Bye Violet, I'll see you around.” Oliver said standing.

Violet was now surrounded by most of her friends. “What did you do?” Ron asked looking at her. “More like what did your brothers do, but I was out flying with Oliver, Fred, and George when a bludger came and hit me in the side. I have a fractured rib and serious bruising.” Violet explained.

“A bludger aye? That must have hurt.” Nicole said. Violet shook her head and laughed lightly. “Yeah, it did. But I'm fine now. I'll be good for class tomorrow but I have to stay here tonight. Which reminds me, Hermione can you get my homework and bring I here?” Violet asked looking up at her. “But, everything isn’t due until Friday.” Lydia said.

“Well, I'm stuck here anyway. And that way I can laugh at you all trying to do it on Thursday night.” I shrugged. “Yeah, I’ll get it for you.” Hermione said “We'll go with you. Nicole wants to see the common room.” Lydia said bringing Nicole out after Hermione.

“And then there were three.” Violet commented. Harry had been unusually quiet the entire time, just sitting there looking down at his lap. “Harry? Are you still angry with me?” She asked quietly.

He looked up quickly, a guilty expression on his face. “No! Purple I'm so sorry. I shouldn’t have yelled at you. Then you go and get hurt. If anything happened to you, and the last conversation I had with you was a fight... I don’t know what I would do.” He rambled on.

“Harry, really It's okay. I don’t blame you in the least. I should have explained.” She said smiling.

“What is there to explain though? I don’t mind if you... if you really have something going on with Malfoy. I just don’t want you to forget about me, okay?” He said with puppy dog eyes. “Listen Harry. I know pure blood families do have some forms of incest in them, but I will not date my cousin. Under any circumstances, you can count on that.” She said with a smirk.

He looked at her confused, along with Ron. “Your cousin? What do you mean?” Ron asked coming into the conversation for the first time. “I'm a Black. He is a Malfoy. He is my cousin, and yeah, I just found this out today too.” She said, adding at their confused looks, “It was confusing to me too.”

“Bloody hell. It just had to be Malfoy didn’t it? Of course.” Ron scoffed. “Its as if the universe wants to give us a hard time.” He shook his head. “You have no idea.” She said smiling. “Well now I feel like a jerk.” Harry muttered burying his head in his hands. “Not a jerk, Hazz. You are just an idiot.” She smiled. “Gee that makes me feel better.” He muttered and Ron laughed. “Hush it Weasley.”

The two of them talked until Hermione came back carrying Violet's bag. “Here you go. I think that's everything.” Hermione said awkwardly. “Thanks!” Violet said setting the bag next to her bed. “I'll see you tomorrow. I'm off to the library, goodbye.” Hermione said and left quickly.

“Why'd she leave so fast?” Ron asked looking after her. “Its because of you two. You are not friends with her and you make her uncomfortable.” She said. “Oh well.” Ron shrugged and Violet sighed. “You all really would make good friends.” She said. “Its late, we should be going now, sorry Purple. Have a good night!” Harry said hugging her. “Goodnight Hazz. Night Ron.” She said and they left the room.

Violet worked on her Potions essay and the Transfiguration assignment with ease until she was interrupted by someone walking in. Snape. “I got word you were injured for the second time today.” He said sitting where Harry had.

“Yeah, Quidditch accident. Its not bad, I'll be up and running tomorrow.” She said with a smile. “What are you so happy about?” He asked, addressing her smile. “You care.” She said. “What? What do you mean?” He asked sharply. “You care about me. You came to see me when you heard I got hurt. You care, and its nice to have people who care about you. Ya'know?” He looked at her with shock.

“Yes, I suppose it is. Is there something you haven’t told me, Violet?” He asked. “N-no sir. Nothing.” She said, kicking herself for stuttering. He looked at her, raising an eyebrow as if to tell her that he knew she was lying.

“If you wont tell me then... remember, this is only because I care.” He said getting out his wand subtly. “Legilimens !” He called out, and a small beam of light seemed to penetrate her mind, and suddenly she was reliving her memory’s.

Her meeting with Harry, running through the street playing tag, getting yelled at by the Sisters, being hit with a cane repeatedly, the older kids bullying her, the times she spent crying in the bathrooms at school, having late-night talks with Harry, hugging him goodbye before his family took him away, finding out she was a witch.

The good were mixed with the bad, until he stopped. “H-How dare you! You cant just look through my memories whenever you want! There are things that I want kept private and you just invaded my privacy! I cant believe you!” She screamed, tears threatening to fall. “I just-” She cut him off. “I don’t care! Get out I hate you!” She screamed.

The last three words hit him, and they hurt. He stood and looked at her, his face a mixture of confusion and slight pain. Violet regretted the words as soon as they left her mouth, but now she really did but she didn’t say anything as he turned and walked out the door. Violet fell back into her pillows, exhausted and guilty. She drifted off into a frightful sleep after a few minutes of wondering.

“What happens now?”

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Hii! I have a few things to say....

1) I have to say, my friend has my HPand the SS book, so I'm basing this off the movie! I'm sorryyyy!

But also, in the story, the movies dont exist, sorry I forgot to add that before.

2) Yes! I'm using names from Teen Wolf. All rights for some of the names/last names to them.

Hope You All Loved My Story!!

*All of these chapters will probably have spoilers for the further books/movies since Violet already knows what happens.*

And sorry this had taken so long, I injured my wrist and its been a trouble to type.

Bye until next time!

Dedicated to UnicornPrincess15 b/c she is my buddy in PotterInk Revamped!!

-Sara Potter