Her stroy told.

[Evil_To_The_Max]

yeah,keep goin'

[Kiara Johnson]

     I walked along the floor, passing the Gryffindor table as I went.  I noticed every eye in the hall was on me.  I turned my head slightly and saw Harry looking at me.  When our eyes met, the same feeling that I should know him consumed me once again.  I felt myself slowing to a stop as I held his gaze.  I forced myself away from him and continued on to the stool and the awaiting hat.  

    I sat down and Professor McGonnigal placed the hat onto my head.  The hat came to life; I could hear it speak, although I hadn't noticed it do this with the others.  It could have been possible that it spoke to ones mind when perched upon said persons head.

    "Awe, now this is new.  You truly don't belong here but I can see that you've got hidden talents not yet explored.  Hmm ---" The hat began.  "Perhaps, no, I don't think you belong there, maybe, awe yes there it is, Slytherin I think for you.  Your talents would be best placed and something else –" It paused a moment then said for the whole hall to hear.  "SLYTHERIN!"  Then the hat spoke no more, even though it had not finished it's speech to me, I wondered why and would later find out.

    I took my seat at the Slytherin table, sitting next to Draco and Goyle.  I noticed also, the same guy I mentioned earlier, the one that Draco had words with, watched as I approached the table.  I glanced at him briefly but that was it.  Draco had told me on the ride to the castle that I was not to associate myself with him.  I of course, wouldn't listen to him.

    I sometimes wonder where my life would have turned, had I headed Draco's warning and did indeed, stay away from this guy.  I wouldn't however, give up my time spent with him for the world.  Yes, I do have regrets and he was one of them.  But I am pushing forward when I should be staying with the present topic.  

    After he dinner was over and we had gotten to our house.  The Slytherin dungeon, it was called, and rightfully so for it sat in the depths of the castle.  There were no windows from our common room.  Only hard cold stonewalls.  It was really rather charming, in it's own way.  Even knowing I was housed in the dungeon quarts of the castle, I felt at home here.  I thought to myself how brilliant that sorting hat must be.  I smiled, for the first time I had stepped into this school.

   After I found my room, I decided I needed to study my alchemy books so; I walked back down to our common room and straight out the porthole.  I found a ghost, I'm not sure which it was, but I asked directions to the library and headed that way.

   I seated myself at a table in the library and soon found myself deep into my studies when I felt eyes upon me.  I looked up and there he was, that guy from the train.  He stood a good five foot ten or perhaps more.  He had black, short hair and the most brilliant ice-blue eyes you could possibly think of.  I smiled.
"Hello."  I said simply.
He smiled.  "Hi, names Max.  I noticed you're with Draco, mind if I sit."  He said.
"Sure, and no, I'm not really with him, although I get the feeling that's where he'd like me to be."  I smiled and perhaps even chuckled a little.

    Max sat down.  He didn't say anything for a little while, just sat there, looking at me.  Finally he smiled that wonderful smile of his again.
"What are you studying?"  He asked.
"Alchemy, it's my favorite subject."  I replied.
"Oh, mine too."  Hee said.  Then he looked out the library door at someone passing.
"Hey, you want to go for a walk or something?"  He asked.
What else could I do but agree.  Here was the most gorgeous guy I had ever seen asking me for a walk, I certainly wasn't going to turn him down.

[Evil_To_The_Max]

I'M DEAD?!!!NOOOOO!!!!*begoins mourning his loss of self*lol....keep going.

[Kiara Johnson]

( ;) :-*)

         Kiara then smiled at her listeners and stood up.
"Well, I believe that's all for today.  It's late and I really need to get home.  We can continue this tomorrow."  Kiara said, giving Moloch a slight grin.
"Yes, perhaps you're right.  I agree, it is rather late and Celeste has her lessons to think about tomorrow."  Kami agreed.
"Ok, grandmother but, you will continue tomorrow, right?"  Celeste added.
"Yes child, this I do promise, you've waited a long time for this and I promised you the entire story so, I will be around again tomorrow afternoon."  Kiara finished then she and Moloch said their goodnights and left the home.

    Kami sat next to the fire looking at her mother.  She had a great many questions about her grandmother and now, her grandfather.  She felt that perhaps this would be the time to ask her mother about them.

    "Mom, who is grandma?  I mean, what is it that she does now?  No one seems to ever speak of her actions these days."  Celeste asked.
Kami smiled at her daughter.  "Celeste, no one has the right to tell you what it is that she does but her and don't go asking questions about your grandfather, not even I know who he really is.  Your grandmother and he, are the only two who know the answer to that question and it isn't likely that they'll ever tell a single soul the truth to that one."  Kami said, still smiling at her daughter.  She knew that Celeste had the same feelings toward Moloch as she did, the feeling that he was definitely hiding something.

[Kiara Johnson]

PART TWO

    The next day, as promised, Kiara showed up in the garden and sat amongst the flowers in the heat of the sun, waiting for her granddaughter to come home so she could continue her story.

    Celeste came walking up the garden path, her bright sundress of yesterday replaced now by the robes of her current masters liking.  They were of a dark green and made of a rather light material, one unknown to the human race.  The material shimmered as the sun caught it.  Kiara smiled at her, knowing full well whom she had studied with this morning, Kiara had worn the same robes when she studied under this particular wizard.

    "I can't believe that Belgarion still insists on his students wearing the same robes."  Kiara smiled as she watched her granddaughter walk up the path.
"Hello grandmother."  Celeste said with a slight smile.

    The two walked on further into the garden and sat down upon the soft grass in the middle of the garden, no blanket this time, Kiara wanted to feel the soft, slightly cool grass beneath her as she sat in the shade of the willow tree.

    "So, shall we get started then?"  Kiara asked as they sat.
"We're not waiting for anyone else?"  Celeste asked, knowing she shouldn't have as soon as she did.
"Oh, do you want to wait?  I'm sure we could find something else to do for the next couple hours until your mother and grandfather come home for the day."  Kiara answered, raising her brow.
"No grandma, I am sorry, please, continue.  You were just at the place where you and Max went for a walk.  I've been dying to find out what happens.  I can't believe you left it hanging there like that."  Celeste said in a nervous tone, hoping her grandmother would continue and forget about her stupid question.

    Kiara merely smiled then looking out toward the far side of the garden she began again.

    Max and I walked outside, we had no destination intended we just walked along the edge of the castle.  He looked at me and then back out towards the woods, I couldn't help but ask the next question.

    "What is it between you and Draco?  I mean how do you know each other."  I asked
"Draco and I used to be good friends but I couldn't stand the way he treated Muggleborns.  Eventually we had a big fight over it and since then, we've been enemies."  He shrugged.  "What was it he said to you about me?  I noticed that he rushed you off rather quickly after our confrontation back at the station."  He finished.
"Oh, he told me that I would do best not to associate with, the likes of you."  I giggled slightly.  "He's got the idea that he owns me, I've got news for him though."  I replied.

    We walked on for a bit longer then I stopped and turned to him.  Not knowing why and told him upfront who my father was.  I guess I wanted to get it out of my system or perhaps because he had answered me so honestly about him and Draco.  I still don't know why I did but was immediately glad I had.

    Instead of backing away he smiled.  
"That's ok, everyone is, sooner or later, some one's someone's father."  He told me with a grin.  Then it was forgotten.

[Zack]

I have to admit, this is apsolutely amazing :) please post more

[Evil_To_The_Max]

keep going,your doing great.

[Kiara Johnson]

     Max then laughed slightly.  "Do you know, Draco told me that you were his although you didn't know it yet."  He stopped and smiled at me, knowing he had just let slip something that Draco definitely didn't want me to know.  I stopped too then smiled and we began to walk again.
"Imagine the look on his face if he were to find me out here with you."  I said.
"Yes, indeed, do tell me the look I would have if I found the two of you out for a midnight stroll."  I heard the all too familiar drawl of Draco's voice behind us.

    I stopped abruptly and turned slowly.  There standing right behind us was not just Draco but Crabbe and Goyle as well.  I froze for a moment.  Max turned and sneered.  He obviously was a bit angry at the fact that Draco had been able to sneak up on us.  However, Max stood there calmly and took a step back, his arms crossed, watching.

    "I told you to stay away from him Kiara."  Draco said, his voice angry but even.
"Since when do I take orders from the likes of you, Draco Malfoy."  I replied, my temper rising.
"You will come with me now and forget you even met this looser."  Draco said, Crabbe and Goyle each now spread out so that Max and I were more or less surrounded.

    I looked around and noticed that Max still stood with his arms crossed, he looked a lot less nervous than I so I relaxed a bit.  For some reason, his presence kept my temper from getting the better of me.

    Next thing I know, Goyle has come up behind me, grabbing my hands and holding me tight.  Try as I might, I couldn't free my hands.  You see, at that young age, I had not yet learned to focus my powers with out the use of my hands so, I was basically helpless.

    Max started over to help me but Draco let loose a stunning charm that downed him flat.  I was finally able to loose Goyle's grip on me and as soon as I was freed, I threw Goyle across the lawn and slammed him into a tree, knocking him out.  I was just turning to help Max when I noticed he had already recovered from his momentary stunned position.

    Crabb went after him next, but Max was too quick and rendered him unconscious as well.  This left Draco, Max and myself.  Max resumed his crossed arm position but never left, he simply stood back once again, watching.

    "I am not going with you Draco.  Now that your out numbered perhaps you'll realize your position in this matter."  I turned and growled at him.  
"No, Kiara, you must come with me, if you don't then you risk his life along with your own."  Draco replied, a look of triumph crossing his now sneering features.

    I looked at Max and then back again to Draco.  Max cleared his throat and I turned again to regard him.  He said nothing but instead looked at me and shook his head.  He didn't want me to back down so, I didn't.  

    Draco and I had a huge shouting match.  I don't recall every word of it but the last ones.
"Look Draco, I heard what you and my father have planned for me and I'm telling you now that it WILL NOT happen, I will never marry you."  I began but was interrupted by Draco's laughter.
"If I can't persuade you to come with me on your own terms then perhaps the imperious curse would do the job."  He sneered at me again.

  His last words surprised me, I wondered if he really would use that curse on me.  I paused then simply ran off crying.  I couldn't stand up to any longer, he had won the fight, this time.

   I ran into the castle, down the hall to an empty room, sat on one of the tables, and buried my head in my arms.  Soon, the door to the room opened and Max came over and sat next to me, and then put his arm around my shoulders.

    Kiara paused her story to take a look around the garden then, satisfied that they still had ample sun light left, continued her story.

[Evil_To_The_Max]

keep going!!!! :) ;)

[Kiara Johnson]

          I turned into is shoulder and cried a bit more but began to calm down as he put his other arm around me and held me tight.  
"Are you ok?"  He asked after a bit.

    I looked up and he let me go.  "Ya, thanks for everything."  I said and managed a little smile.
"Thanks for what?"  He asked with a curious look on his face.
"Well, for sticking around and standing with me.  Most guys would have left me to my own and not wanted anything to do with the situation.  Sorry I got you involved."  I replied.
"You didn't get me involved, I decided to get involved."  Max told me then he smiled.  "Hey, you want to go to Hogsmead?"  He asked.
"What's that?"  I asked curiously.  I had no idea of what he was talking about, I was soon about to find out.  "Sure, any place is better than going back to that common room where Draco will be."  I finished.
"Come on, I'll show you."  Max stood up and motioned for me to follow him.  I did.

    That was the first time I had been to a totally wizarding town.  There was no hiding anything away, everything was magical about it.  You could tell just by walking into the places.  It was probably the most wonderful place I have ever known.

    "Lets go in here."  I pointed at a bar looking place, the sign over the door read:

THE THREEBROOMSTICKS

Max found us seats then went to the bar and when he came back he handed me a drink.  I tasted it and smiled.  It was probably the best tasting stuff I had ever drank in my fifteen years.  
"What is it?"  I asked.
"Butterbeer.  Good isn't it?"  He replied with a smile, obviously he was happy to see me so excited about every ting.
 
    I found myself staring at him, I couldn't help it.  Here he was, the best looking guy I had ever known, and he was not just that, he was also, caring.  Max had a certain air about him that made one feel comfortable around him.  Well, that's how he seemed to me anyway.  I was rapidly falling for him, not that I seemed to have a choice, I couldn't help myself.  I guess you could call it love at first sight.  Yes, definitely, love at first sight.

    I could feel the nervousness in him.  I smiled and suggested we go elsewhere.  We both finished our drinks then stood and walked over to the candy shop.  Hunny Dukes, I believe it was called.  They had all sorts of candy, a great lot of it too.  Now this place, I think will forever be my favorite place in the entire world.

    Max showed and explained all the different types of treats in the shop, as he explained, I picked out two of each item.  I noticed him smiling at me as I walked around the shop.  I smiled to myself.  It was such a warming feeling I had with him around.  Almost like having your favorite blanket wrapped around you and sitting next to a crackling fire on a chilly night.

    Kiara paused, her expression a happy one as she remembered her first feelings towards this wizard.  Celeste noticed the smile she put on her face.  She had never before seen her grandmother look this way, it was almost sad, thinking that the two of them couldn't be together again.

    "I'm sorry dear, where was I – Oh, Hunny Dukes –"

    After we had paid for all the sweets, I really had quite a lot of them.  We left the shop.  The next stop was back to the Three Broomsticks for another Butterbeer.  We sat in the booth for quite a long time talking.  I would continually find myself studying Max; I think he was kind of embarrassed.  So, once again, I suggested we go else where, to get my mind on something other than him, although that's not what I told him.  The whole thing was really becoming quite alarming as I realized how my feelings for him were going.  My dilemma was suddenly apparent, did I really want to put him in the line of fire from my father?  I definitely didn't want any harm to befall this person.

    We walked into a Quidditch supply shop then, Max went straight for the newest racing broom, The Silver Phoenix, it was called.  I noticed his excitement at finding this.  I had to do something to repay his kindness so, I told him I'd be right back and went looking for the owner of the shop.
   
    "Here you go son."  The owner said as he took the broom from its display and handed it to Max.
"I do believe this belongs to you now."  He finished as Max nearly fainted from joy.

    Max was at a loss for words.  He looked from the broom and then to me several times, a huge smile pasted on his gorgeous face.  I couldn't have been happier than to see him this ecstatic.

    "How, what, where?  Where did you get the money for this?"  He managed to finally say.
I laughed then put on a snobbish attitude.
"Well, I am a member of the richest family in these here parts you know.  I simply put it on Lucius's account.  Don't worry, he'll think I spent it on clothes and other girl stuff."  I smiled.

[~ Ella]

So true ::)

Wow! Keep going babe, this story ROCKS!!  :-*

~ :-[Also...what does 'BUMP' mean?? :-[ ~

[Q]

So true ::)

Wow! Keep going babe, this story ROCKS!!  :-*

~ :-[Also...what does 'BUMP' mean?? :-[ ~

yeah what?

[Zack]

(just that they want her to continue the story, i think...)



  Great Kiara!

[?]

bump means when you are walking you hit something infrontof you ::)

[Kiara Johnson]

actually, it means to keep writing, sorry it's been a while, I've been really busy.  but here's some more ppl   ;))


    "Hum, thanks."  He managed again.

  I suddenly had a horrible thought.  I turned to Max and told him I wanted to go back to the school.  He looked questionably at me.

    "Draco will soon seek me out here and I don't want him to.  I want to remember this night just the way it is, ok?"  I told him, and he nodded his understanding.

    Kiara took a look around the garden and noticed the shadows creeping along the ground, reaching out as if wanting to engulf everything they touched in their darkness.  She stood up and looked at her granddaughter.
"I think it's about time to retire into the house Celeste."  Kiara spoke, still watching the ever-creeping shadows.
"Ok grandmother."  Celeste responded almost automatically to her grandmothers' words.

  The two girls walked once again along the path to the house.  Kiara once again being sure not to let the creeping shadows over take her.  Celeste watched her grandmother from behind, noticing how she would step either right or left to avoid being caught up in the shadows of a tree or a statue as she passed them.  One of these days, Celeste thought she'd have to ask why her grandmother avoided the shadows so carefully.  Of course, it might be revealed in her story so she decided to hold off.

    They entered the house and walked straight for the drawing room.  Kami entered with a plate of sandwiches for them to eat and a picture of iced-tea.  After the three of them settled down and ate, Kiara began once again her story.

    Well, we entered the common room and sat for a bit, talking some more when Harry Potter came down, how he acquired the correct password for entrance, I do not know but non the less, he was there.
"Harry, nice of you to stop by, what brings you down to our part of the castle this late hour?"  I asked, still feeling that strong sense that I should, know him.  

    Max looked between the two of us, I got the feeling he was thinking pretty much the same as I.  He smiled and told us that he'd be off to bed and left.  I felt a great disappointment for his leaving but now; I had the opportunity to get to know this Harry Potter.

    Harry and I sat for a while, talking to one another about various subjects before we finally got to the point of his real reason for seeking me out.
"I actually came down here to ask you a question Kiara."  He started.  "I was wondering, now don't think me odd for asking this but, do you get the same feeling that you should know me as I do for you?"  He finished, looking a little embarrassed for asking.
"Harry, I was hoping it wasn't just I who felt this, perhaps, we should speak with Dumbledore on the subject.  He can probably shed some sort of light, if there is any to be shed."  I replied with a kind smile.

    In the office of Professor Dumbledore now, Harry and I were seated across from one another, waiting for our question to be answered.  Professor Dumbledore put on a curious expression, one that I could not read.  

Kiara paused with a curious expression of her own.
"You know, to this day, he is the only person who's feelings I could never read.  Interesting ---" She smiled then shook her head and continued.