Second chance; Second life

Harry laughed as he stepped of the train with Hermione and Ron. He turned, and collided with Crabbe and Goyle. He drew his wand, looking at them suspiciously, but then noticed they were alone.

‘Can I help you?’ he asked coolly. They looked worried.

‘Have you seen Malfoy?’ Crabbe said slowly. Harry frowned.

‘Why would I have seen him?’

‘He wasn’t on the train.’ Now all three of the friends were frowning.

‘Have you hexed him?’ Harry shook his head.

‘No. actually, I was wondering why he didn’t come and attempt to tease us…’ he cut of as a squawk echoed above them, followed by a shout.

‘Mikkie! You just ruined it! I wanted to scare everyone!’ Malfoy’s voice called. Surprisingly, he free and happy, not angry as he tried to make out.

‘Oh shut up Ferretboy. And it wasn’t me, it was Priya.’ Harry saw two giant Eagles fly into view, carrying Malfoy and someone he didn’t know. ‘And stop calling me Mikkie!’

‘Then stop calling me Ferretboy.’ Malfoy was standing on the Eagles back, as was the girl, totally balanced. Her arms were folded over her chest and his were on his hips.

‘No way in Satan,’ she mimicked him, and laughed. He leapt at her then, jumping from his Eagle onto hers, his arms going around her waist. They fell backwards; laughing as the Eagle Malfoy had been riding flew down and caught them. The girl flew up into the air, hovering happily. Neither of them had a wand.

‘Not fair!’ Malfoy called. She laughed, and flicked her finger. He zoomed up beside her, and suddenly looked down. Seeing the students with their mouths wide open, he laughed, leaning weakly against the girl. The sound coming form his mouth was rich, full and deep.

‘Hey people!’ the girl called, waving one hand, ignoring Malfoy who was still leaning against her. ‘I’m Mikayla, but call me Kay… DRACO! STOP LEANING ON ME!!!’ she bellowed, and he stepped back, hands in the air in mock surrender.

‘Fine. No need to get shirty about it!’ she frowned at him, and he mimicked her pose.

‘You’re a dope,’ she told him, and he nodded.

‘The sweetest.’ She smiled, and they began to lower to the ground. The Eagle’s landed beside them.

‘So this is Hogwarts?’ she looked around. ‘Er, I hate to poop on the party and all…’ he raised an eyebrow.

‘No you don’t,’ he interrupted. Everyone was shocked at how playful, and cute he seemed. She flicked him of, ignoring the remark.

‘But where exactly is it?’ Malfoy laughed quietly, and pointed to the castle.

‘There. Need me to have signposts built?’ the cutting insult was swept away easily.

‘No, someone’s already done it,’ she replied, pointing to a signpost behind him. He turned, and stared at it for a few seconds, and turned back to see Kay with her eyebrows raised, awaiting his comeback.

‘Shut up Mikkie.’

‘Ferretboy.’ They took a step closer.

‘Muggle-lover.’ They took another step.

‘Muggle-hater.’ And another.

‘Short little brownie.’ And another.

‘I’m only short, little and brown when you’re tall, big and blonde.’ And another.

‘Which I am.’ They were practically nose to nose, shooting death glares at each other. At his last comment, however, she shrugged.

‘Fair point. Although you’re not that big.’ He raised an eyebrow. ‘But we’re not going to argue the point because there are kids around who don’t even get what the innuendo means.’ He looked to his left, suddenly aware of the crowd. He blinked a couple of times, his mask still not falling. Kay waved a hand in front of his eyes.

‘Jupiter to Draco; Jupiter to Draco.’ Hermione frowned.

‘Isn’t the traditional line ‘Earth to’?’ she asked. Kay turned to her, shaking her head.

‘Are you kidding? He’s way beyond the receiving point of Earth.’ Malfoy flicked her head at the last remark, and she rolled her eyes. ‘He’s so childish isn’t he? You’d never guess he fought of a vampire without a wand in Transylvania.’ Draco poked her side.

‘Where you didn’t help.’ She grabbed his hand before he poked her again.

‘You’re a big boy now. you don’t need me to hold you hand.’ He leaned closer to whisper in her ear so the others couldn’t hear. She heard the insecurity and sincerity in his voice.

‘Now, though, I do.’ She smiled, and her grip on his hand altered surreptitiously to a more comforting one.

‘Sissy,’ she muttered loudly.

‘Other sissy,’ he shot straight back. Harry saw rather than heard people walking towards them. He saw Dumbledore, McGonagall and Snape approaching. Kay moved slightly to hold Draco’s hand tighter.

‘Miss Jordon,’ greeted Dumbledore, bowing his head. She bowed her own.

‘Albus. It’s been a while since we last spoke.’ He nodded.

That it has. Come, I have given it great thought, but the level of wizardry far exceeds the humble tomes we teach here, though I understand you wish to join the Potions class?’ Kay nodded.

‘Yes, my potions are ok, but I could do with some proper teaching. While Tru and Priya are experts in all forms of magic, their potions is very shoddy.’

‘Severus will teach you then, along with his NEWTs class.’ She bowed her head to Snape, who nodded back. ‘Apart from that, I would be very pleased to have you join us. A warrior with the skills you possess would be of most value to us. Have you met Harry Potter?’ she shook her head as Harry stepped forwards.

‘No. I’ve heard a great deal about him, most of it lies from Draco.’ Draco smiled fakely at Dumbledore, and kicked Kay quietly.

‘Then you are introduced. Now, the day has been long and tiring, and I do not know about you, but I am famished. What do you say we pick up this talk tomorrow?’ Kay nodded, and Dumbledore turned, leading everyone back towards the school.

‘Back to school then, huh?’ Kay asked, sighing.

‘Hey, with you here, things might be interesting for a change,’ said Draco. They laughed, and walked after Dumbledore proudly. Harry noted, with some surprise, that their hands were still clasped as they fed of each other’s strength.


Leonara - thanks again. hope you have a good holiday. hope you enjoy this chappie before you go. Lv Mazza