Cheers!

That wasn't a hint was it?

Yes, very deadly!

Are you trying to sound like a house elf? -amused face-


Next day, Herbology was cancelled due to the blizzard. Secret was planning on trying to get her homework done, but instead she was whisked away by Fred and George to go work on some more pranks.
After an hour, Secret wiped the soot off her face, tutted slightly as the burns on her arms and that scratch on her face, before she headed down to charms, where she was met by a flurry of panicking students.
‘What the heck?’ she asked Lavender.
‘Nearly Headless Nick and Justin have both been attacked!’ Lavender squealed. ‘Harry’s in Dumbledore’s office.’
‘Oh god no.’ whispered Secret.

There was a major panic in school. What could be so deadly it could attack both a student and a ghost, who was already dead? There was practically a stampede to book seats on the train home for Christmas. Secret, who had already booked her seat, was rather amused, although the fact that people kept skirting Harry in the corridor was rather tiring, as if he was about to sprout fangs and start hissing.
However, Fred and George found the whole situation funny, as normal. She often joined them in going out her way to march down the corridor ahead of Harry, shouting, ‘Make way for the Heir of Slytherin, seriously evil wizard coming through...’
Percy was deeply disapproving of this behaviour.
‘It is not a laughing matter.’ he said coldly.
‘Oh, get out of the way, Percy.’ said Fred.
‘Harry's in a hurry.’ Chipped in Secret
‘Yeah, he's off to the Chamber of Secrets for a cup of tea with his fanged servant.’ said George, chortling.
Percy often shot worried looks at Secret when he saw her joining in with the twin’s antics, but more often than not, Penelope was there, holding Percy’s arm and making it quite clear that Percy was her boyfriend. This also amused Secret that Penelope saw her as almost a threat.
Ginny didn't find their antics amusing either though.
‘Oh, don't.’ she wailed every time Fred asked Harry loudly who he was planning to attack next, or when George pretended to ward Harry off with a large clove of garlic when they met, or when Secret shrieked and hid behind the nearest suit of armour when Harry walked her way.
Secret knew, however, that their actions made Harry feel better; at least he knew that Fred, George and Secret thought the idea of Harry being Slytherin’s heir was ridiculous.

Soon, term ended, and Secret was on the train home. Getting off at the station, she was instantly swept into a big hug by Andy.
‘Heya lil’ Secret!’ he said, with a huge grin on his face.
‘Heya Uncle.’ She said.
He scooped her onto his shoulders, and began walking home.
‘Sooo, how had school been?’ he asked.
‘You should know, you’ve been there! If it’s not you, it Ashley or Jinxx, or Jake or CC.’ she said.
This was true; she had often seen a bird following her a lot of late.
‘Well, don’t want you getting hurt.’ Said Andy. ‘I can’t have anything happening to my niece.’
‘Uuuuunnnncle!’ she whined. ‘I’ll be okay!’
‘I don’t care. I’m not taking any risks.’ Said Andy firmly.
He reached home and ducked under the door.
‘We’re home!’ said Andy.
‘Secret!’ Ashley came bounding in the room and pulled her off Andy’s shoulders, hugging her tightly. ‘Heyyyaa! How you been?’
‘Fine Ashes.’ She said, rolling her eyes.
‘You hungry?’ asked Ashley.
‘Starving, when can we eat?’ commented CC, walking in the room. ‘Oh, hey Secret!’
‘I was talking to Secret actually you twit.’ Scolded Ashley lightly, pretending to swat CC round the head.
‘No fighting you two.’ Said Jinxx, looking up from where he was tuning his guitar.
Andy swooped in and scooped Secret from Ashley, before looking at Jinxx, who grinned, put his guitar down and held his arms out.
‘Gimme.’ He pouted like a small child.
Andy went over and dropped her onto Jinxx’s lap, as the man hugged her tightly.
‘Soooo lil’ Secret! You fancy learning the guitar?’ he asked, ruffling her hair.
‘Really?’ she looked at the instrument.
‘After tea please!’ Jake stuck his head in the room. ‘The pizza is almost ready!’
‘Seriously, pizza?’ asked Andy, raising an eyebrow.

On Christmas morning, Secret awoke with bleary eyes. She was in someone’s embrace, lying on their chest.
Opening them, she looked at the man, and sighed, before placing her head back on CC’s chest. Dammit, she blamed him, he was the one who had kept her up all night by saying they were waiting for Santa.
She stretched slightly, before making herself more comfortable; the guys had drunk a lot of Madam Rosmetta’s mead last night and so would probably be asleep for a while longer, so she might as well try to get some more sleep.
Nestling her head into CC’s shirt and feeling his arms tighten round her, she wondered what Snape would be doing right now. Probably sweeping the dungeons like some oversized bat and mumbling, maybe wondering what she was doing at home.
She cocked her head as she heard some shuffling and noises by her side, and saw Andy asleep on the floor next to her. His arm was gently raised, as if though holding onto something. It was then Secret realised he was gently grasping her hand, which was hanging down. Man, the guy was protective.
‘Ughhh….’ She looked to see Jinxx was slowly waking up.
‘IT’S CHRISTMAS!’ Ashley had obviously awoken fully.
‘For the love of Merlin Ash! Just give us a heart attach why don’t ya?’ CC sat up suddenly, meaning Secret fell off and landed on Andy, which woke him up.
‘Ooof!’
‘Sorry Uncle.’ She mumbled. ‘Blame CC.’
‘I intend to. It’s his fault you didn’t sleep in your own bed last night.’ Said Andy, standing up, holding Secret.
‘Oh lighten up Biersack! It’s Christmas!’ Ashley was jumping around like a mad person. ‘I want her to open mine first!’
‘What, I got presents?’ Secret’s head snapped in the direction of a small mound of presents. ‘Holy blockamoley, so I did.’
Andy put her down, and Ashley handed her his over.
‘This one first!’
She laughed and pulled the wrapping paper off. Inside, was a Navy Hat; very similar to the one Ashley always wore, with studs and decorations.
‘Ohmygod, thank you!’ She squealed, throwing her arms round his neck. ‘I love it, I love it, I love it!’
‘Yay, I hoped so!’ he hugged her back.
Laughing, she was put down to delve into her other presents. Andy had got her a new pair of converses, Jinxx had got her a leather jacket, Jake had got her a Motley Crue t-shirt, a load of Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans from CC, some more broom handle wax from Harry, a Tutshill Tornados scarf from Ron, a new quill from Hermione, a box of Dr. Filibuster's Fabulous Wet-Start, No-Heat Fireworks from the twins, a book on Extremely Advanced potions from Snape, and a bracelet from Raven. That just left one gift.
‘No tag.’ Said Andy, passing it over.
Secret opened the present to revel a small box. Taking the lid off, her eyes widened.
It was a golden pendant, hung on a gold chain. It looked to be ancient, maybe from Egyptian times, and engraved on it, was some writing.
‘Whilst others may dream of treasure, riches and reaching the stars, I merely dream of you, just the way you are – Unknown.’
‘Oh my god.’ Secret turned the pendant over, in hope of some clue as to who sent it, but she merely saw two sets of initials.
‘S.S & P.I.W’
‘P.I.W?’ Andy was reading it over her shoulder.
‘I have no idea.’ Said Secret, feeling like someone had just stupefied her brain.
P.I.W? Who on earth was that?