Harry Potter - Series Fan Fiction ❯ The Gryffindor Misfit ❯ Chapter One ( Chapter 2 )

 

The Gryffindor Misfit: Intro

 

My life as I know it is complicated, and that is putting it nicely. It is my fifth year, and we are about a fourth of the way through it. I'm a Gryffindor, but everyone calls me the Gryffindor misfit. The thing is I am unconventional, once again putting it nicely. I am tolerant of the Slytherins, well most of them, I do hate Draco Malfoy with a passion. I also seem to be too quiet around others, except when I am mad, and that makes me an easy target. Only the Golden Trio and all the Weasley's seem to like me. I also have a secret, one that only the Golden Trio knows, they're my closest friends. I am Severus Snape's daughter. Unfortunately I was adopted by my adoptive father, Kevin Kai, at a young age. I was adopted so that Voldemort would not find out about me being my father's child. I have no idea who my mother is though. Father never tells me when I ask; always saying I am not ready for the truth. He says I need to be mature to handle it, so I try to make myself mature. Dumbledore knows of my origins too, and understands how hard it is for me. I still don't know why I am in Gryffindor when my father was a Slytherin. I guess it all works out though, with my adopted father being a “Dirty Mudblood” as Draco Malfoy and his gang call him. I love my adopted father, who is a friend of my real father's and secretly a powerful pure-blood in hiding. He was an Auror who took down many of Voldemort's high followers. The Ministry of Magic has put us under their protection. If my peers only knew the truth about me, I'd never be tormented again, but I have to keep this lie up, if Voldemort ever found out about me he could use me against my real father. So I live a farce of a life, I am Brittany Kai, secretly Brittany Snape, and this is my story.

 

 

 

 

Chapter One: The Potions Class From Hades

 

A girl was walking down the halls; she had jet black hair in a pony tail, and beautiful emerald green eyes. She was heading to the dungeons to Potions Class. It was going to be a double dose of Potions for the day, with the Slytherin's.

 

“Hey Gryffindork wait up!” A voice called out. Ah speak of the devils and they shall appear as they saying goes.

 

Pansy Parkinson, an ugly faced girl who reminded many of a Pug, and her faithful follower Millicent Bullstrode, who appeared to have taken too many muggle steroids, approached.

 

The raven haired girl turned. What a day to not walk with Harry and Ron. Good going Brittany. She cursed herself. “Yes? What is it Parkinson?” She asked in a civil tone.

 

“Nothing much, just wondering how you live each day? I mean with your lack of class and popularity it must be hard.” Pansy haughtily taunted.

 

Oh for the love of Godric Gryffindor. I am not in the mood to deal with this today. Brittany sighed she was having a bad day, and Ms. Pansy Pug-face Parkinson was not helping. “Well I live each day just fine. I do not look like a pug, and I do not whore myself out to the Slytherin Prince. Unlike you.” She shot back angrily.

 

Pansy and Millicent were taken aback. Usually Brittany was good natured, and all around tolerant of all Slytherins. She even put up with their snide comments with witty remarks of here own, but rarely were they so vicious. Today she was pissed and easily set off with the line Pansy always greeted her with.

 

“Screw you, you bitch.” Pansy snapped back in anger. Everyone knew she wanted Draco Malfoy, and tried to get with him. The only problem was he always seemed to ignore her.

 

Just as she said that Professor Snape rounded the corner. “Ms. Parkinson please refrain from such uncouth behavior or I will be forced to punish you. I do not wish for trash talk in my halls.” He stated not thrilled with her. A Slytherin should know better than to be so vulgar outside of the common rooms.

 

Pansy nodded her head and stormed off to the Potions classroom. “Alright Professor.” Millicent was quickly following in tow.

 

Professor Snape turned his greasy black haired head toward Brittany. She smiled up at him kindly. “Sorry fa…I mean Professor.”

 

Snape gave her a small smile. “It is quite alright, she should know better than to be so cruel, but calling her a whore was quite uncalled for.” He responded. “Not that I do not agree.” He admitted secretly.

 

Brittany smothered a laugh, her eyes sparkling with mirth. She heard Harry, Ron, and Hermione approaching. The tell tale signs being Hermione telling Ron he was being unreasonable, Ron stomping his feet as he listened to her scold him, and Harry sighing.

 

“I am going to have to punish you. I can not show favoritism, and you know that.” He whispered as he passed her heading to the classroom.

 

Brittany shook her head, figuring he was just joking. Once her friends arrived on the scene it was a scene that made her burst out laughing. Ron was sporting a lovely red mark on his cheek, and Hermione's hand seemed to be slightly pink as well.

 

Brittany put two and two together and made her assumption. “So `Mione, what did Mr. Weasley do to annoy you?” She asked trying not to laugh again after she calmed it.

 

Ron beat Hermione to the punch though. “I told her that I wanted her to wear more girlish outfits like you do. I told her that she could look nice if she tried. Then she just smacks me for no good reason.” Ron defended himself angrily.

 

Brittany suddenly became serious. She asked in the most interested and concerned tone. “And how does that make you feel?” before she burst out laughing again.

 

Harry smiled and chuckled at the two before turning to Brittany. “Please make it stop. These two are giving me non stop headaches.” He whined playfully.

 

“Hey!” Said two voices protested, insulted.

 

“It's just how they show their love. It is what I like to call `Tough Love Syndrome.' That is where all a couple can do is bicker to show they love each other.” Brittany explained in a once more serious tone. “In my professional psychiatric opinion, they should finally admit they love each other. For your headache though, I am a Psychiatrist Mr. Potter not a doctor.” She laughed as Ron and Hermione turned a cute shade of pink.

 

Harry smiled and pushed her playfully. “You are a nut, you know that?” He told her.

 

“Yup!”

 

“We'd better get to class.” Hermione mumbled still pink.

 

They nodded before continuing to walk to the dungeons. Unfortunately they were not granted and uneventful walk. As fate would have it. Draco Malfoy and his cronies arrived behind them.

 

“Look what we have here mates. A book worm, Weasel, Potty, and the Gryffindor misfit.” Draco taunted finally catching up to them, with Crabbe and Goyle at his side. The four turned around, albeit reluctantly.

 

“Shove it, Malfoy.” Harry spat angrily.

 

“Hmm. How about not.” Draco shot back in his usual arrogant tone.

 

Harry was about to shout something not very nice back at Draco, but he refrained. Brittany had stepped up next to Harry and shook her head. Everyone saw this, and Draco scoffed.

 

“Taking advice from a misfit like her eh, Potty?” Draco smirked happily seeing Harry stiffen in anger. “Or are you too afraid to fight me.”

 

Brittany's hand moved so fast no one even caught it, until after a resounding crack echoed through out the hall. Crabbe and Goyle looked on in disbelief, Hermione in horror, Harry and Ron in pride, and Draco in uncontrolled fury.

 

“I'll get you for that Kai,” He called spitting out her last name like a foul poison.

 

“I highly doubt you'll do anything Malfoy. You're too cowardly to get your hands dirty; you'll send one of you little cronies to do the work for you. So why don't you go snogg your little pug-faced whore and leave my friends and me alone.” Brittany whispered in barley concealed contempt towards him.

 

With that Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Brittany stormed off down the halls to Potions. Draco glared as hard as he could at the girl who dared to strike him. “I'll get her; no matter how long it takes I'll get her.” With that they followed Harry and the others to Potions class.

 

Once everyone had been seated Snape gave them a wicked smile. A chorus of Oh no's ran throughout the minds of every single Gryffindor except Brittany, and another set of Oh yes's from every single Slytherin, and one though of Oh Please, from Brittany as she rolled her emerald eyes.

 

Snape smirked. “Alright class, I have been noticing some people have fallen behind others in the class.” He stated glaring at Harry and Ron. “While others seem to excel.” He stated while looking at Draco and his friend Blaise Zabini. “So I have decided to partner you all together on my own. We will be starting more complicated Potions, and thus making a mistake will be more dangerous. So every Gryffindor will be paired with a Slytherin.”

 

Groans were heard from everyone. Double Potions, and a partner from the opposite house, it could not get any worse. Or so the students thought. “So I will read off the list I have here. If you would all stand in the back of your room and pick a table to sit at.”

 

The class did as instructed each wishing to be paired with someone bearable. Unfortunately so many students thinking the same thing ended up jinxing it.

 

“The first pair will be, Mr. Zabini, with Ms. Patil.” Both groaned quietly before moving to a table towards the back of the room. “Next will be Mr. Goyle with Ms. Granger.” Hermione looked as if she would cry, and Goyle looked unhappy as ever. “Third pair…” and so on and so forth.

 

Finally all that were left standing were Draco, Pansy, Millicent, Ron, Harry, and Brittany. Everyone took note that the pairings also happened to be boy girl, and by that time Draco and Brittany knew their fate. “Mr. Malfoy and Ms. Kai is our next pair.”

 

Why dad? Are you punishing me like you said you would? Ugh this stinks. I am officially mad at you. Brittany thought with all the anger she possessed.

 

Draco was unhappy and happy all at the same time. What a perfect opportunity to be able to get her back many times over. Even if she is Potty's little defender and the Gryffindor misfit.

 

There were only three tables left, and they were the three in the front row. Professor Snape was planning on it to be that way. He wanted to pay extra close attention to his last three pairs. “Mr. Potter, you shall be paired with Ms. Parkinson.” Both looked like they were going to be sick.

 

Brittany gave Harry a reassuring smile, and he nodded. Well At least I will make sure to sit by her. It may keep me sane. Why do I have to be paired with Pug-Face? He wondered. Snape may have accepted the fact that he was close to his daughter, but maybe he still hated him.

 

Ron and Millicent being the last to walked over to the remaining table. “I see you caught on, but for formalities sake, Mr. Weasley you are partners with Ms. Bullstrode.”

 

With everyone paired off and sitting down Snape decided to get right down to business. “You may be wondering why I paired you this way.” A few people nodded their heads.

 

“Well it is simply because if one of you makes a mistake you lose points for your house. If your partner catches you before you make the mistake and warns you, then they gain the points you lost for their own house. I am sure with rival houses watching to gain points you will be less likely to make a mistake, and also more in tune with what you are supposed to be doing so you don't lose them in the first place. Or so I am hoping that most of you will get the lesson that is.” He stated while looking in Harry and Ron's direction.

 

Draco raised his hand, Snape nodded in his direction granting him permission. “Just out of curiosity, how long will this last?” He asked. So I know how long I have to torture Kai.

 

“Good question Mr. Malfoy. Unfortunately that answer varies. This is temporary until all you students learn to be more cautious. Once pairs begin to get the hang of this, those worthy will be able to chose their own partners for the remainder of the class. If you do not improve though, I may be forced to intervene. I warn you all that you will not like the consequences.” He explained. O if you do not like your current partner, shape up and you will be able to switch sooner.”

 

The class nodded all were eager to trade partners as soon as possible. Draco was happy with the current development; he had time to torture Brittany, but also did not have to be stuck with her for a year.

 

“Now I have on this chalkboard the newest potion you all will be brewing today. It is called Isei no Itanami. It originates from Japan, and means the Power of Life. It increases the strength of a person for a period of time, in high enough doses it increases how long you could live.”

 

Snape explained as everyone copied down what he was saying. Soon enough everyone was busy starting the Potion. Harry was busy trying no to kill Pansy for being such an air head, and staring at Draco the whole time.

 

Brittany was also having bad luck with her partner. Draco kept on trying to criticize her in everything that she did. It was quite annoying, and she was getting frustrated, but she was determined not to show him that.

 

I'll be damned if I let him know he is getting to me. Brittany thought contemptuously.

 

Draco knew he was getting to her, and when it was his turn to take over he figured she would do as he wanted. Unfortunately Brittany was no puppet, and Draco Malfoy no puppet master. Once done with her part, Brittany sighed and plopped into her stool watching Draco like a hawk staying silent.

 

Harry grew tired of Pansy's antics and practically was cursing Snape with every fiber of his being. I swear if this continues I am going to use Avada Kedavera on myself. Brittany saw Harry's scowl and tried to comfort him.

 

Brittany tapped him on the shoulder, when he turned she gave him a bright smile. “It can't be that bad, you could be paired with Malfoy you know. Chin up mate, you better not give up before I do.” She whispered reassuringly.

 

Harry nodded his head and agreed. Brittany really only hated one person, and that was Draco Malfoy. Being paired with him had to be torture, especially after she slapped him across the face. “Yeah, you're right.” He agreed before turning back to Pansy, catching her from making a mistake.

 

Snape was then forced to award him points for the catch, but not take any away from Slytherin because Pansy listened to Harry. Draco was upset that Harry was motivated by a smile and a little pep talk that insulted, he himself.

 

Brittany was watching Draco and realized he was off in his own little world. Probably mad that Snape had to give Harry points. Oh well, the evil green monster strikes again.

 

Draco began adding one of the more unstable ingredients to the potion. Unfortunately he was focused on being upset with Harry and missed the fact that he was supposed to add five petals of the rare Fire Flower, not six. Stupid Potty, ugh he makes me sick.

 

Brittany tried to warn him, but he was too caught up in his thoughts. Just as he was about to accidentally drop the sixth one into the caldron; Brittany jumped out of her stool, and grabbed his hand closing it around the petal.

 

“You idiot. If you had dropped that in, you would have set our whole potion aflame, and then we would have needed to start over.” Brittany scolded him still holding his hand, her grip tightening with each word.

 

Professor Snape had heard Brittany warning Draco and figured that Draco was going to listen. He had turned his back on them to make sure Ron and Millicent, who was surprisingly good a Potions, did not mess up.

 

Upon hearing her outburst he whipped around to face the pair. “Mr. Malfoy what were you thinking? I am surprised that my most talented student would almost make such a mistake. Ten more points to Gryffindor for a mistake well avoided.” He stated angrily.

 

The rest of the class went by with no more incidents. Brittany took over the potion, and would glance at Harry trying to teach Pansy the proper way to stir a potion. “no you need to be more gentle. Pansy you're going to mess this up.”

 

Pansy was just mad that Brittany had shown up her `Drakie-Poo' and had gained points like Harry. So she was taking her anger out on the potion. When everyone had finished Snape told them to bring him a vial of their potions, labeled with their names.

 

Once done with he turned to face the chalkboard. “Chapter Six of your book covers the Isei no Itanami. You will read this and then write me a Two Parchment Essay on it's origin, and it's uses. You will turn it in on Monday. That means you have the weekend to work on it. Class dismissed.”

 

Everyone exited the room quickly wanting to get away from each other. “A Two Parchment Essay, bloody hell. We have practice today, and tomorrow.” Ron whined.

 

“Poor baby.” Brittany laughed. “It'll be fine. It's not that hard. Remember I love the Japanese Culture. I can help you if you need it.” The look on Ron's face made her glare. “But I am not going to write it for you Ronald.”

 

Hermione giggled and Harry chuckled while Ron pouted. “I wonder why Pansy was so bitchy today?” Asked Harry.

 

“Probably because I told her off, calling her Malfoy's whore, and an ugly pug-face. Then Snape caught her calling me a bitch and scolded her. It was pretty funny. Then when I got Draco in trouble, sort of, she was probably angrier at me for getting her precious `Drakie-Poo, in trouble.” Brittany explained.

 

Hermione shook her head, while Ron and Harry clapped her on the back. “Well done Brittany. You've made us proud. Our little one is growing up Harry, calling Slytherin's whores.” Ron whispered dramatically not wanting any Slytherin's to hear.

 

Harry chuckled. “Yes, well she needs to watch herself around them. Malfoy is still out for revenge. He hates Pansy and if he hears you called her his whore he'll be even more pissed.

 

“Well let's all go to Defense Against the Dark Arts, and see what malarkey Umbridge has in store for us.” Harry grumbled rubbing his hand.

 

“Yes, I do so love the big fat pink toad's lessons. I mean they put me to sleep everyday. What a way to gain some energy for staying up to write my Transfiguration essay.” Brittany sang out in a fake happy voice. “Even though I'd rather poison her with something deadly.” Brittany hissed in anger once again seeing Harry's scars.

 

So they all walked slowly to their next class of DADA, loath to do so. It was once again with the Slytherin's and as such was going to be a pain. Dealing with the Slytherin's again, as well as Umbridge was going to be one heck of a class.

 

 

 

 

AN: Well how'd you like it? Give me some response people! Check out my other stories if you have a chance. This was an interesting chapter to write. The next one will be fun. I hate Umbridge with a passion, and as such you will see some bashing of her character. So look for the next chapter soon. I am also working on another one-shot, kind of the same plotline of my last one. Well at least with dealing with a Voldemort's Daughter Character.

 

Look out for chapter two: The Fat Pink Toad