Thread: The Whomping Willow (Kiandra_Black & Greeneyed23)

Remus looked over at Brandon, Eh? Cleo...Patra? There was a slight hesitancy between the name, as if he was just going to call her Cleo like her friends did. He shrugged and continued, Nothing. She was giving me dirty looks. I have found that being nice to her is better than responding to her blatant barbs. Excuses, excuses. But Remus just let it go at that and refused to say anything else on the matter. Cleo was a little saddened that she hadn't seen Remus, but didn't show it. Severus had to literally drag her away from the table, while she tried grabbing a blueberry muffin for the walk to class. She sighed at his behavior. It wasn't as if they were going to be late, the castle wouldn't have allowed it. Severus! One muffin is not going to make us late for Defense Against the Dark Arts! Calm down! Remember who you are with. I am almost never late! Don't remind me Cleo! But I want good seats. You know how those bastards get if they sit behind me. I would rather have the wall behind me. Better defendable position. Did I ever tell you, you would make a great spy? Oh shut it miss smart mouth. Well, don't get your knickers in a twist. She grinned as he growled at her. As they passed the end of the table, he himself grabbed a muffin and handed it to her. She grinned and placed a hand over her heart, swooning playfully, Be still my heart. How romantic. My savior! He didn't answer her, but she saw a slight smile on his face. The two were like brother and sister, and it showed. As they walked up the hallways, heading to class, the staircases moved to accomadate them. Severus always sighed as it happened, but Cleo was so used to it she no longer noticed. The two made it to class and headed inside. Sadly, all the seats in the back were taken. Cleo headed to the next row and sat down, her side against the wall as Severus took his seat alongside her. They chatted a bit with the other Slytherins, and Cleo kept her eyes on the door. The Marauders made their way in, loudly. Of course they had to make an entrance. Remus was a little quieter, he walked in with that other boy... What was his name? She racked her brain, thinking about it before finally giving up. She sat forward as Professor Godiva entered the room. Class started and everyone quieted. Now then, you know the drill. I will not allow any lollygagging in my class. If you are going to play around, it would be best for you to just leave. No one stood. Good. Now then, welcome to Defense Against the Dark Arts. This year, you will be studying in partner groups. I will be choosing them, and you will learn who your partner is next class. I expect most of you will not like it, since I will be pairing you up with a member of another House. These pairings will not be changed, so don't come asking for a replacement. Most of the students groaned. As the teacher droned on, a piece of paper landed on Severus' desk. Cleo looked over and saw him glaring at Sirius and James who were watching him. Cleo didn't even wait for him to reach for it. The tip of her wand turned it into flames before she looked over at the two boys who suddenly looked crestfallen. She sent each of them a stinging hex, her wand movements so quick hardly anyone saw it. Then she cast a tempus charm and placed her wand back into a cloak pocket. As the two boys yelped in pain, interrupting the class, Severus and Cleo shared a grin. She looked up to see Professor Godiva scolding Sirius and James for interrupting her. She locked eyes with Remus, who shook his head slightly. She simply shrugged before they quickly grinned at each other and then looked away.