Thanks, the portraits are weird. Locket power!
Thank you Carmu, it's great that you're reading this. It means alot.

This post should have been posted yesterday. So now it is yesterday

January had finished and the weather of February had arrived. The sun had been replaced by thunder, and rain would continuously fall. Winds that could blow a person away were surrounding the Hogwarts grounds. However, inside the castle, the mood was totally different. The great hall had been filled with pink objects and banners. Little Cupid-like creatures would be seen running around, firing arrows at people. Rumours were spreading about who would come. Some said that the previous Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher would return, but some thought that the Weird Sisters were going to play music. Each rumour was well thought of and it was hard to tell which was a lie, and which the truth.

Harry, Ron and Hermione were sat in the Room of Requirement trying to improve their transformations. So far, Hermione had succeeded into turning herself into an otter and back again, even if the otter had some human characteristics. Harry managed to turn his lower body into that of a Stag's and began looking like a centaur. Ron was getting ahead of everyone by turning transforming his legs into the legs of a tiny terrier and changing them back again perfectly. Sirius and Remus would occasionally stop by and check on them, making sure they didn't do anything unusual.
The hardest part was keeping this a secret, which occasionally slipped out. Once the group had forgotten to make the room unplotable and a few third years walked in. Ron quickly changed back into his human self and blocked the door before anyone could see an Otter and human stag.

They had been practising for around one hour and were all quite hungry. They hadn't seen the new decorations that had been put in place and were in for a shock.

As they were walking into the hall, a creature dressed in red ran past them.
"What the hell?" Ron blurted staring at the creature and the hall's decorations.

A pink fountain was positioned in the middle of the hall with pink confetti around it. A banner was hung behind the staff table with a surprising name.
"Him," Harry said looking at the name.

'Welcome Back Gilderoy!'

"You've gotta be kidding me, it can't be." Ron said remembering what happened to Lockhart. "I guess he's got his memory back."
"I knew it," Hermione said. "A Valentines ball, him, it makes sense. It's perfect-."
"What?" Ron said cutting in.
"It makes perfect sense," Hermione said, finishing her sentence.
"Guys, I don't think we're supposed to come in here." Harry said looking at the door.
"Why," Ron said.

Harry pointed to a sign hung on the door which they walked past.

Do Not Enter the Great Hall.
Food will be available from your common rooms.
All will return to normal tomorrow.

Footsteps were coming from the corridor approaching the hall. They were trapped.

"What do we do, all the doors going out are locked. Would Apparating work?" Harry said.
"No, it wont work, haven't you read-."
"Hogwarts a history," Ron and Harry said.
"What about our animagus form?" Ron said feeling excited.
"That might work, c'mon. Give it a go," Harry said.

They all suddenly changed into their animagus forms successfully and slowly walked out of the hall. As they passed the door they saw a person. A first year student was trying to get a look inside the hall but jumped as soon as he saw a Stag, Otter and Dog walk out. They ran out of the main door into the grounds of the castle.

The sun was low in the sky as the moon glowed in the pink air around it. The three animals ran to an area where they couldn't been seen and tried to turn into their human selves. They was a problem, the transformation didn't work.

From inside a warm wooden cabin, two men were watching this.
"Do you think we should help 'em?" A deep voice said.
"Shouldn't we, it's a dangerous place out there," said a familiar voice.
"Okay, but let's play with them first."
The men let out a small laugh and opened the cabin door.

oh no! who is it? great post!
PAMS!

oh no. omg!!! who are those men? maybe it's padfoot and someone else.
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Roshni

O_o Oh dear! Who are they?

Hehe. They aren't as bad as they seem.
Maybe, or maybe someone else and someone else. *is confused.*
Bob and Fred. Or maybe Fred and Bob.

I haff a post coming up next, so here it is.

The two men walked up to the animals and stared at them. The animals stared back and looked like they were trying to communicate.
"I wunder where these came from," Rubeus said.
"I dunno, but Fang'll be hungry now. How about we give him these, which should fill him up." Another giant said.

The animals eyes widened and they began running around frantically. Ron had begun barking but stopped after realising it would make him more like an animal.

"What if these turn out to be animagus’s?" Hagrid said.
"Nah, else they'd 'ave transformed back or ran by now. These are what the man called lunch."
"I never got to know 'im properly. When I got there he was happy, a few days later he was killed by the new guy."
"Well, he was good," The giant said sadly. "Pity he went, they were getting more human as well. Anyway, let's not get this get in the way of Fang's lunch. Just in case it escapes," He said raising his wand.

The animals moved frantically, endlessly trying to communicate before they were dog lunch.

"Finite Incantaum," he said.

The animals suddenly changed into 3 human teenagers.

"Good job yeh haven't learnt the next spell. Else you'd be stuck like that forever," Hagrid said chuckling.
"Fang would 'ave liked you," Reid Quarterman said.
"How did you know?" Ron asked.
"We saw you walk out of the main doors. Didn't want you to get eaten, did we?" Professor Quarterman said.
"You better get inside before anyone sees you, it's late." Hagrid said escorting them back to the castle.

They walked into the castle and remembered why they had escaped in the first place.
"Lockhart," Harry muttered.
"I guess yeh heard. I thought you'd find out." Hagrid said. "You always do."
"What do you mean?" Professor Quarterman said.
"In their first year, they found the secretly hidden philosopher's stone. And they saved it from you-know-who."
"Really?"
"Didn't really save it, it got smashed." Harry said telling the whole story.
"You saved it from the Dark Lord, which is good enough." Quarterman said.

"Anyway, how come you two are such good friends?" Ron said.
"Ah, well. You could say we're cousins," Hagrid said.
"What? How?" Harry said.
"I'm Grawp's cousin, Hagrid's Grawp's brother. 1 + 2 = 3." He said.
"Whoa, when did you find out, Hagrid?" Ron asked.
"A few days ago. I was with Grawp in the forest and Reid walking into the area. He was surprised to see Grawp alive and told me he was his cousin."

"Right, we're at your common room now. Go on in, we have a lesson tomorrow and I want you guys to be prepared."
"Ok, Professor," Hermione said walking into the portrait hole.

*claps* Yay! They weren't some evil stalker men! That's cool that Hagrid has another brother. Post more soon!

ooo that's so kool. he has a brother.
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Roshni

p.s. - i wud love it if u checked out my fic Ali. i just posted it yesterday. thanks.

I swear I posted this... Four hours ago.

How do you know that those are the same men, maybe the stalker men live in a cabin in the forest

Quarterman is Grawp's cousin, so Hagrid's cousin. Did I write it wrong, it seems both you and Cookie saw it that way. *checks*

I'll try to check your fic, but I may not always be able to reply coz of school and such.

Anyway, I'm going back to watching Resident Evil, it's on a break now so I'm making some noodles. Laters

yeh i think it says they r cousins but if he's grawp's cousin, doesn't he become hagrid's neways?

kool, thanks ali

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Roshni

Yeah. He's Hagrids cousin. But now I am totally confused so I'll get on with the next post

The three walked into the common room and sat near the fire. Opposite the fire was a table with lots of food.
"That's it." Ron said.
"What?" Hermione said watching Harry stand up to get some food.
"The Valentines ball thing. Do you want to go with me?" Ron said staring at the fire.
"Chicken or Lamb," Harry said putting some food on the plates for his friends.
At the same time, Ron said, "Chicken," and Hermione said," Lamb."
"Lamb," Ron said allowing Hermione to get her specified meat.
"Well, will you?" Ron said again.
"Yes, of course." She beamed. This time, unlike last time, she wasn't the last resort.

***

The next day, lessons were made shorter by one hour for people to prepare. A horse drawn carriage was said to arrive with the mysterious guest.

Hermione had disappeared after the DADA lesson and Harry and Ron were trying to find Ginny.

"C'mon, quick. Or she'll get someone else," Ron said walking into an empty classroom. "Nope."

They had been searching the castle trying to find Ginny. Harry wanted to ask her to go to the ball with him but they had no luck so far.

"Maybe she's in the quidditch pitch?" Ron said.
"Maybe," Harry said. He didn't think she would be there but he thought that he should check it. "We might as well check it," he said turning to face the castle doors.

In the distance, they could see a red haired person in Hagrid's hut. As they reached the wooden cabin, the door swung open and a red haired girl stepped out.
"Hey Ginny," Ron said. "What are you doing?"
"Nothing now, I was talking to Grawp earlier."
"Grawp?" Ron said looking at her. She was talking to a giant?
"Yeah, he's really good at English now."
"Ginny, have you heard about what's happening today," Harry said.
"No, I didn’t have any lessons today so I've been with Grawp. Why?" She said.
"There's a Valentines Ball today, will you go with me?" Harry said.
She looked at him for a moment and said, "Yeah, I will. When is it?"
"Seven. Lockhart's going to be there. He's the guest," Ron said.
Ginny gave a weak smile when she heard his name but those memories still haunted her.

Good post! I love how Ron asked Hermione to the Ball.

Hee hee!

PAMS!

yay he asked her. thank god
i have a ? r ginny and harry going out or he wants to protect her but he asked her just for the dance?
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Roshni

Thanks. I thought they should get together...for now.
They're just going to the dance. Harry's still got those his words in his mind everytime he looks at her.

^^ ooo ok, thanks, just wasnt sure ^^
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Roshni

Okay, before you start, this aint one of my best posts. But I hope it's ok anyway.

Five minutes before the ball and the boys were walking down dressed in their given robes. Two robes appeared on each boy's bed and he was to choose which set he wanted to take. Harry had picked a dark green set of robes whilst Ron picked a black set. Neville was to go with Luna and had taken dark purple robes.
As they walked down the stairs, the sound of the other students was silent. Many of them were sat on the stairs, waiting for their dates to come out.
"How do I look," Ron said.
"Great, Ron. You look great," Neville said.
"Thanks Neville, so do you!" Ron said.
"When will they be coming out?" Neville said.
All Harry needed to do was point as the many doors opened releasing the girls. One at a time the girls found their dates. After a minute, a red haired woman dressed in a pink and a brown haired girl dressed in blue (stick to the books, film people!).
Ginny was dressed in a pink dress which looked nice with her hair. Hermione had made her hair become smooth, just like in the Yule ball, and she looked great.
"Wow," Ron said looking at her.
"Yeah, they all look good." Harry said looking at the girl behind Hermione. She had smooth blond hair that was shoulder length and straight. She had a dreamy look to her and looked like she was floating. She walked towards Neville and put her hand out. He took hold of it, and walked towards the dance floor, smiling.
"Harry," Ginny said. "Would you like to go over there," she said pointing to the drinks table.
"Um, sure." He said taking her hand.

Just as he took hold of a plate, the castle doors burst open. Three horses walked into the hall with a carriage on the rear. The man inside the carriage had wavy blond hair and a charming smile. He slowly opened the door and placed his feet firmly on the ground. He looked around the hall smiling, until he saw Harry and Ginny. He froze and stared at the girl who nearly died in front of him.

In the corner, a heavy guitar solo began playing. The Weird Sister's had arrived. Fireworks were launched and whizzed around the hall, blocking the bewitched sky, which had been made a special shade of pink.
"…and you gotta…"
"Whoa, that's loud." Harry said.
"Yeah, it is," Ginny said. In the distance, you could see Ron and Hermione stood near the drummer dancing. Neville and Luna were swaying to the heavy song, which was unusual. But then again, Luna didn't fit in with usual. Ginny was watching these two couples until Harry understood what she wanted to happen.
"Ginny, do you want to dance?" Harry said.
"Yes!" She exclaimed.

They walked onto the centre of the hall and began dancing to a slower song being played.

Just after they began dancing, Lockhart walked towards them and tried to get Harry’s attention. Ginny looked at him for a minute and saw him look horrified when he saw who she was.
“Ginny?” Lockhart said.
”What do you want?” She said looking at the man who was going to leave her dead.
“I’d like to apologise for everything that happened. It was my fault and I take the whole responsibility for what happened.”
Harry stared at him as he apologised. An idea came to his mind. “And the lies, have you said that you didn’t do what you wrote in your books?

Lockhart looked at Harry for a minute. “I’ve never told any lies, you foolish child,” he blurted and walked away.

“I think it’s time to go back to the common room,” Ginny said as she saw Lockhart storm off towards the buffet table.
“Yeah.”

Gotta love Lockhart! not. Post more soon...

that was not a bad post ali. i liked it. and i hate lockhart. useless git.
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Roshni

love yer story! even though i could only get to pg 7......if my eyes wasnt saying 'go to bed' i would stay up all night reading it.....wait *looks at the clock* i have almost its 1:18am....*passes out from lack of sleep* btw new reader

ain't he just great
Thanks Roshni. I'm no good at writing ball scenes. That's why I sort of killed the wedding.
Hey. Thanks. Go get some sleep Hope ya enjoy the rest of this.

Okay, I don't have a post ready but I'll try to get it up by Tuesday. I have an English Oral exam tommorow and then I may have a History one on Tuesday. Sorry

no i don't think you did Ali. your writing is awesome

Roshni

Hi; I'm Katie. This story is awesome! PAMS please! It's been 6 days and I think I might die from the wait......... do you really want that on you conscience? Just Kidding

Thanks. That really does mean a lot.

Hey Katie. Yay, s'more Ravenclaws!
Ah, do I?