That heart is perfect for you. Your heart is like this though: <3
LOVED the update! Post soon for me or I'll send the minions! *sends them to camp out with Lissy*

*Teddy glues Ottery and Lissy together* Teds! I don't think this is what she meant, get your furry little bum over here... *Ottery and Lissy are pulling in opposite directions* Super glue...Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. I guess you're stuck with me too Lissy

Wow, what fic is that? Sounds interesting. *Teddy taps Ottery on the shoulder, Ottery turns around* T: *smacks* Yours you dork.

:evillaugh I know the secret handshake *Teddy tries to peek but Ottery fires the cannons at him*

I do. *glomps*

You're just so sweet, my heart has to swell up to keep all the love you girls make me feel for you. *Glomps them all*

Change my location? Huh?? Can do!!
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Back home...

It was a cool evening, the full moon showing through a veil of thin clouds showering the castle and the surroundings in her eerie silvery light, a mood accented by the howl of werewolves coming from the Forbidden Forest. Melissa and Ottery walked up the steps of Hogwarts together, the boy stopped on a step and sighed then turned around and started walking down the steps away from the Great Oak doors. A spell blast a step ahead of him stopped him. Melissa might be the slower spellcaster but she was still a perfect aim.

"Just where do you think you're going?" She asked tiredly.

"I forgot something in the carriage?" Ottery asked, lying disbelievingly.

"Nice try otter, but we didn't bring any luggage with us." She answered giving him a smile in spite of the fact that she was still annoyed at him for having been so silent the whole trip up.

"So, I'll just pop back to Morocco, and get my stuff then." He replied sarcastically.

She turned around and grabbed him by the arm and dragged him reluctantly into the castle.

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"Ottery, so very nice of you to join us." Professor Dumbledore said politely, no hint of sarcasm in his voice.

"It's not as if I had much choice in the matter," he replied in a surly tone as he and Melissa walked into the professor's office. "Can I have my wand back now?" He asked Melissa pointedly.

At a nod from Dumbledore she reluctantly took it out of her jacket pocket and handed it to the boy. They were inside the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher's office, which he had decorated with whirring, buzzing devices, a painting or two, specimens of different dark creatures, poisonous plants guarded under glass, the shelves were lined with chained books Ottery knew held forbidden knowledge. He had peeked a few times with the help of earmuffs and a silencing spell as they were from the restricted section. Dumbledore's desk however was cleared of everything except a scroll with detailed drawings and descriptions of the magical items that it described. Ottery had seen it before, it was the reason he was back in his old Professor's office.

"I'm sorry I had to resort to such...tactics Ottery, but you gave me little choice. You know perfectly well that I need your help." The professor said, crossing his hands and catching Ottery's gaze. He was growing older, his hair had greyed long since they had first met but it was grown longer now as was his beard.

"I know sir, but that's not the point. I don't need your help. I don't need anyone I've told you this before. I can take care of finding the artifacts without anyones help." At those words he gave Melissa a meaningful glance.

"As if you'd have my help," she replied from where she was sitting in front of their Professor's desk. Ottery turned his back on them and started eyeing some Cornish Pixies the professor had in a glass jar, which were making obscene gestures at him as the dark haired boy made faces at them.

"That may well be true Ottery, but I think it would be better if you were assisted. You will remember that you are not the only one affected by the curse."

"If I didn't, I'm sure you would remind me." He shot back angrily. "I'm perfectly aware of my duty, sir."

Melissa sighed and rolled her eyes from where she sat. She could not believe that Ottery could be so gruff with the most popular teacher in the school, if there was ever anyone though who disliked authority, and found fault in perfection it was he. She wanted to get up then and slap some sense into him, but she well knew it would not work, heaven's knew she had smacked him enough times and he still showed no signs of being able to reason.

"That is not what I meant Ottery." Dumbledore replied his tone level but the slightest hint of seriousness and annoyance just beneath the surface.

"Why won't you just let me take care of this problem? It's all my fault. I'm the reason that David and Ruben are even caught up in this. I have to be the one to fix it. I can't..."

"Because I need you to do something else. I told you already I would take care of that problem. You should be focusing on the task at hand. It's of a graver importance." The Defense teacher replied.

"Cryptic conversations, and veiled discussions. Normally my favorite topic, seriously, but if you don't need me here anymore sir..." Melissa began, giving Ottery a smile. He looked at her through squinting eyes. He knew exactly what she had meant to accomplish by saying that, and likely it would work. She wanted to remind their Professor she was still there and that she too was going to be a part of his world saving schemes.

"Well Melissa, I need to talk to you too. I wanted to extend..."

Just then there was a knock at the office door and the room fell silent. Ottery knew they were expecting someone, he had just been dreading that moment, and suddenly it was upon him.
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Cheeky angel. You snuck in. You're so bad Princess Thea. Oh, btw... I think this is overdue...you being royalty and all...

:worship:

Hi ottery!!!

Hehehe Yeah i know I'm cheeky but i've got thugs to make up for it!
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Thanks for the hails! They are greatly appreciated! from one fellow royal to another, is it easy getting you subject to do what you want? If not I can let you borrow the thugs!! Since you are royalty too!
hehehe :worship:


Love ya
Princess Thea

Ottery! My ff is up. It's called Until the sunset dies and its in the romance section (hehe). I only have one post up right now and its not very good but I promise its gonna get better. Happy spamming!

Piper

Too true. I remember too well the first kiss I never got. Shane. I thought I would die if he didn't kiss me. But, he never did, and I'm still kickin'. I don't recall being homicidal over it, but I guess if I still recall him so vividly after 23 years...well, as you say, kisses are important.

I second this emotion. But, methinks this ship is destined to sink. *sigh* the best ones usually do.

But the fact remains, she did get the better of you.

And I don't think I mentioned this today, but Mel rocks! And now that she got the better of you...well, let's just say that didn't exactly hurt my opinion of her...it's a girl thing.

Why, thank you! You're cool too. And of course I have a ship! I have a ship for everything! lol.



some do. Not all. But if Otts...OMG. I kno what Ottery means by 'stole my 1st kiss.' Oh. Gosh, I am slow sometimes...
Funny posts. Very well written. U and Shannon should get together sometime and write a fic. That would be cool. Anyway, post soon!

Dearest Ottery! How is my favorite Otter today? I am well! Worked today... *sigh* But I snuck in from work and read your post hours ago hehe I loved it! My fingers itch to quote sometimes... But I can resist... hehehe I just love your wit, your dialogue, your attention to details, and Mel is such a cool character! Not to mention that Ottery kid... I think there is something up with him... Can't quite place who he reminds of

I need to know who is at the door!! Can't wait for a new post... But if not... I'll see you in chat!

Loves ya,
Lissy, the one you are stuck with... buahahahahaha

Otts, what do you think of my new icons?
I missed you, again. *note to self, must improve my aim*
I was hoping to chat with you today! *pouts*
Oh no, I've been sucked into the evil Gofer hole!

Ottie, you loves me dont you... At least that will be one who does. The boyfriend isn't why I'm always gone, its having homework all the dam n freakin time. And then V-ball, I love it, no doubts, but its really time consuming. I mean, the games a practices are pretty long. Well Ottie, dont be jelous, he's a major jerk and we broke up. He was just grr... lets say I'm not happy with him. That's why I asked if yeah luvs me... I'm just needin some loves that all. I've missed you too much, I knew that you could get me all happy go lucky again. I did have funn at my tournament today, but being home gives me free time so thats all I can think about. Pedo... mucho amor, besos y abrasos X1000... muah!!!

~Lottie

*Ottery borrows Princess Thea's thugs* He's short, furry, smokes cigars and he's got a temper like a bull...just take him out boys...oh, but watchout he drives a tank.
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Piper, I've been to your fic. It's really good, so far...Yeah, I know it's only one post... but I like how you've started it and that you're writing an H/G fic. Go loves. w00t.
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Kel, stop gloating about Mel getting the better of me *pouts* and I miss my first miss probably happy with some bimbo... oh, well...*thinks fondly of his old love*
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Hermione, you're not slow...I just can't come out and say it. I mean...I don't know what you're talking about. No idea...but you've got the wrong idea...
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LissyLove, no quotes! well only if you want too...but not a lot and not the whole thing...one per post...but you can't review it. I'm so evil I know. That Ottery kid *blushing nervously* Uhm...never heard of him... you've got me mistaken with somebody else... *Teddy gets the getaway car ready*
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Kel, I love your avvies...but Rupert's still mine. Ottery is Madloves for Rupert.
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Okay, you crazy kids...time for an update...*crosses fingers* you know this is harder than it looks...I have to make it up on the spot...and it's like two a.m. here...and I spent all day mowing the yard...and stuffs...Grrrrrrrrrr, vile grass *stomps on the grass with his giant panda robot* still won't go away.

Ottie, hows it going... long time no see!

You snuck in there Lottie...*Glomps* Of course I love you...and good riddance to the boyfriend if he's a major jerk. Boys are jerks anyways... *pouts* well not all of them...*giggles* but that's neither here nor there. Of course I love you...and vball...I love vball...*Teddy drags Ottery away and makes him update* Gotta go Lottie...and you're always loved here. *glomps as Teddy drags him away* Evil bear...
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Last time on Smallville...

*Ottery smooching L--* Oops...sorry wrong fic...uhm...narrator...again please...

Last time on Otteryville...

"Cryptic conversations, and veiled discussions. Normally my favorite topic, seriously, but if you don't need me here anymore sir..." Melissa began, giving Ottery a smile. He looked at her through squinting eyes. He knew exactly what she had meant to accomplish by saying that, and likely it would work. She wanted to remind their Professor she was still there and that she too was going to be a part of his world saving schemes.

"Well Melissa, I need to talk to you too. I wanted to extend..."

Just then there was a knock at the office door and the room fell silent. Ottery knew they were expecting someone, he had just been dreading that moment, and suddenly it was upon him.

The door opened and a blond haired boy of fifteen walked in a serious look on his face. He had scratches under his eyes, and his hair was dissheveled, he was in his school robes, which were dusty and he had a box in his hand. Behind him, walked in another boy, also fifteen, brown haired and shy, quiet by his demeanor. He was dressed in muggle clothing which too was dirty, carrying the dust and a few tears as testament to their adventure. He looked up and on seeing Ottery smiled in recognition but stopped from walking towards him as he saw Ruben, the blonde haired boy looking at him. Then his face fell...crestfallen. They were friends...the best of mates but...
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*Ottery yawning okay...'nother cliffie cuz I'm evil...and worse a padded post cuz most of this is from the last one...*snickering* :evillaugh

*pops up out of nowhere*

I read your update earlier! I just didn't comment yet. I got lost in the chat thread lol. Anyway Si adores the update and she wants you to post more soon for her!

Sierra/Si/CIC of the Draco Minions/THE Scheming Southern Belle Angel/dracocutie89

Otts, thats great... now i know, and i casn tell anyone else it doesnt matter cuz Ott loves me and thats enough for me. love the post. Lottie: TEDDY, LEAVE OTTIE ALONE! *hands ottie a jumbo size box of chocolates.* there u go luvs

Hey Lottie...I missed you...even though I was here... I'm updating...and I'm good, well life isn't perfect but "I'm closer to fine" than usual...don't think that means I'm not going to be all surly and pouty on Monday...I got a load of tests all coming up...grrr...hate school. T: Yet you're studying to be a teacher...the irony. O: =P ...well I was lying...more update... Hey Lottie, if you wanna chat...there's SS Chat I live there... ask Lissy... *Ottery tries to turn Lottie into a GoFer*
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Before Ottery could say anything, a look of regret passed his face and he turned to Dumbledore angrily, but Ruben's hands were on his suit and he was pushing Ottery against the bookcase behind him.

"You filthy, stinkin'..."

"Lady present," Ottery said, looking at Mel over the boy's shoulder, she smiled at him ironically (T: It was ironic she smiled? O: She smiled in an ironic way Teds *sighs* be literal T: I can read O: ) "Though I use the term lightly." He smiled back at her smugly.

"That's it." Mel said as she stood up, pushed Ruben away and stomped on Ottery's foot.

They boy let out an almighty howl, as she turned around to look at their professor, still sitting placidly behind his desk, hands crossed in front of his face (T: In prayer I'm sure... O: I'm not that bad...) as much to hide his smile as in divine supplication for patience. A part of him loved the children for being so playful and optimistic in these dark times, but he worried for them too and their safety doing the things he sent them to do. Was he right to entrust so much to them, when they were so young?

"I swear. You're an idiot Otts, and I think I've just filled my daily quota of idiocy. Trekking with you all over Europe wasn't enough you have to be a git about it too..." she was saying as she started walking out the door.

"Melissa. Wait please," she was stopped at the door as much by David's being in her way--he smiled shyly at her, strong women tended to make him nervous--as by Dumbledore's words.

"Yes professor?" She said as she let out a long deep breath.

"I think it would be best we resume this conversation tomorrow. It's late and maybe everyone should go to bed." He said addressing everyone in the room. "A good rest...might relieve some of you of your...pent up energies." He said sarcastically.

Ruben walked over to the desk and plunked down the box with force so that it made a sound that echoed past the open door through the hall of the castle. He turned to sneer at Ottery and walked out, pushing past David and Mel.

"Don't mind me I wasn't just standing here," she called out after him. "I need a shower," she said turning to David, who blushed, nervously but thankfully didn't morph into anything.

"Is that an invitation, Mel?" Ottery asked sarcastically.

"You wish." She said as she walked out too.

"Good night boys. Try not to be seen. Professor Vulcanus has been known to roam the halls late at night...searching for stray students. I don't want to have to get you out of detention again." Dumbledore said, as he picked up the box and turned his chair away from them.

David smiled at Ottery again, though weakly and he stepped out followed by the dark haired boy who closed the door behind the professor. They looked at each other for a second, a pained look crossing Ottery's face.

"The lake then," David said, and Ottery nodded. They had to talk.

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Okay, that seems like a fair lot to me...hope you lot think it is a fair bunch. Love you alls *Glomps* especially you Lottie.

aw, thank you for doing that... gave me something more to read. I hope you enjoy the chocolates, much love... Love you lots too... muah! I'm going for real now... I'll talk to u another day, not kiding, i'll get on here and chat on ss.. yes! okay, really going... lol, I'll come back soon.

~Lottie

What about transvestites, Ottery? We're not jerks...are we?

Love the update! I restrained myself from getting online late last night and made myself go to sleep, so I missed you AGAIN! Man, I got to work on my aim. Study for your tests, young man!*Ok, that's my "mom moment" for the day*

Well, maybe I'll see you later!

yea sure. But I know! I am all knowing! sometimes.



Cool post. Funny, as always. Cant wait for the next post!

*talks to the thugs while they stand at attention and as I walk back and forth like a drill sergant* Okay thugs listen up! You are going to go to Ottery for a little while! He has need of you services and right now I don't! Now go! And treat him like you would me! Well not exactly how you treat me! *winks* Okay now go with Ottery! March!!!

Okay Ottery they are all yours! Have fun!! hehe
Love you otts and seriously good story you have here!
The Royal Mob Boss Angel
Princess Thea

Hey Dearest! I read your awesome posts yesterday (from work ), but I felt so tired and crummy last night that I didn't even come back to SS (a true testimony of how yucky I felt - I always have energy enough for a little SS , in particular a certain Otter) *grins*

Anyway, I'm back to post today! Don't worry, I won't quote, I understand, and it is less stressful for all that way. I don't know how I could limit myself to just one - LoL - it's an all or nothing thing for me! hehe I just see certain phrases or bits of description or dialouge and I have the urge to point out the ones I like. That's all. Let's just leave it at, I love it all!

So, I shall see you later in the GOF

You do know there is another SS chat? I get awfully lost a lot of the time and you wanna see how bad I typo there...? I only look like I know how to type when there is an edit button!

See you later!!
Loves,
Lissy