Harry Potter - Series Fan Fiction ❯ The Gryffindor Misfit ❯ Chapter Four ( Chapter 5 )

AN: Well I am back from vacation. I had fun; my youngest cousin was basically my shadow for the weekend. He's almost three, he calls me “Biny,” he can't say his r's and t's well just yet. It was nice seeing family from out of state. I felt really short though, two of my younger male cousins are taller than me. They're like four years younger than me. When I came back home and saw how may hits, reviews, favorites, and alerts this had gained it made me thrilled. I was not expecting this kind of a welcome back, and I have to say it was nice. I hurried to update because of this. Two days early. I was also working on this while driving to and From my Grandmother's house. She lives about five hours away. Anyways here is the update I promised you. I had no access to the internet at my Grandmother's house, and so I could not update. Hope this was worth the wait. Enjoy.

 

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“Talking”

 

Thinking

 

*Scene Change*

 

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~The Gryffindor Misfit~

 

Chapter Four: Family Ties and a New Friend

 

News of Brittany's miraculous recovery spread quickly. Unfortunately this was not a good thing for her. Many people who were jealous of her sudden fame fought back. There were rumors about her being pregnant with Blaise's child circulating everywhere. What other logical reason could there be for his diving in front of a Bludger for her.

 

This only enraged the few who supported Brittany. After the rumors began to fly many students began to believe them, as teenagers their logical capabilities were somewhat lacking. No person in their right mind would want to help someone, just to do something good. At least that was the mindset of almost the whole school.

 

The Slytherins were surprisingly not the ones to start the rumor. They tried to contain it even. Blaise was known as the nicest Slytherin, and their best chaser. The Gryffindors who hated Brittany started the rumor. And with all good schools the rumor spread like wildfire.

 

Nothing that the Weasley Twins, the Golden Trio, Draco and his gang, or the Professors did could contain it. When Brittany finally heard about it up in her Hospital Bed, well let us just say birds were flying out of the Forbidden Forest at her angry scream. She had flipped out and refused to have any visitors for an hour.

 

She gave up her anger in favor of the giant teddy bear a mysterious person had sent her. No one knew who sent it, but Brittany had her suspicions. Then she allowed only visitors that were filtered by Fred and George. They became the `Hospital Wing Bouncers,' in a sense.

 

Blaise had been the one to tell her about the rumors, and had felt bad about the whole ordeal. He took Brittany's advice and defended Draco against the Gryffindor Quidditch team. He was still upset with Draco though, that Brittany was still being hurt after everything she had just been through.

 

It was finally Monday night and Brittany was just about to be released before Dumbledore strode into the Hospital Wing. “Ms. Kai, you're father will be here tomorrow afternoon. He wanted to make sure you were alright.” He smiled kindly.

 

Brittany nodded as Fred and George helped her walk out of the room. “Thank you Professor.” She turned to the twins. “You two don't really have to help me walk. I can do it on my own.”

 

Fred shook his head. “You're right!”

 

Brittany smiled. “Yeah you're right Britt.” George laughed.

 

“I know I am.” Brittany laughed. She took another step thinking that she was going to be release. Unfortunately she was quickly lifted into a strong pair of arms. “Fred let me down!” She demanded.

 

“I will once we reach the third floor.” He smiled down at her.

 

“Then I carry you the rest of the way.” George piped in.

 

“Ugh. I hate you!” Brittany cried.

 

It was quite a funny site to see. Brittany was struggling fruitlessly trying to escape, while the Weasley twins laughed. They passed by Draco and his gang. Blaise and Pansy had to smother a laugh. Draco scoffed while Crabbe and Goyle chuckled.

 

Brittany had just landed a punch on Fred's cheek, and in his surprise dropped her on her butt. Brittany laughed triumphantly before jumping up running away from them.

 

“FREEDOM!” She screamed loudly as the twins tried to catch her.

 

“She's a nutter that one.” Pansy chuckled.

 

Draco glared at her, and then looked to Blaise who was smiling after the crazed girl. “I have to say she had a nice right hook.” He admitted to the others.

 

Draco kept on pouting, for lack of a better word. Damn it all. My friends don't seem to despise her. At least almost all of the rest of the school does. He thought angrily. Of course I hate her too.

 

The look on Draco's face made Blaise leaned forward. “I think she suits you.” He whispered so the others would not hear.

 

“Go to hell you bloody idiot. As if that misfit would ever suit me.” He hissed back at Blaise in anger.

 

~The Next Day~

 

Potions had been quite easy for everyone. All Snape had done was make them take notes. He kept giving glares at Draco the entire class period. He even told Draco if Brittany wanted him to take her notes for her he would need to. She politely refused, and took her own.

 

The look on Draco's face was pure shock at Snape's statement. It made Blaise chuckle, and Harry almost burst out laughing, if not for the fact that Draco was still paired with Brittany.

 

“I can't believe he is still forcing them to work together.” Harry grumbled to Pansy, who nodded.

 

After Potions, it was unfortunately time for the dreaded Defense Against the Dark Arts class. Umbridge had assigned the class the essay she wanted to the day Brittany had called her out on her teaching methods. Fortunately Brittany had nothing but time on her hands, and had gotten the assignment done while sitting in the Hospital Wing recovering.

 

In the pink room from hell, everyone was smirking. Umbridge was still highly angry over Brittany calling her out. She had seethed the entire class period the day before staring at her empty desk. It made everyone happy to know that someone had the `balls' to snap at the `Toad Lady.'

 

“Alright class hand in your Essays.” She smiled trying to hide her anger. Brittany stood up first and handed in a complete essay. “I'm sorry Ms. Kai I do not except late work. Whatever this assignment may be, it is too late to turn it in.”

 

“You and I both know I hand all my assignments in on time, at latest. This is actually early, because I have until tomorrow to turn this in considering I was not even in class due to my injuries.” Brittany smirked right back at her triumphantly.

 

“Why, I am sorry to say but…”

 

“Professor Umbridge, may I borrow Ms. Kai for a moment?” Dumbledore asked kindly knocking on the open door.

 

“I'm sorry Professor we are discussing a paper of hers right now.” She smiled in her sick twisted way.

 

Brittany shot back immediately. “I was trying to turn in the paper she assigned the class yesterday. Harry gave me the assignment and I did it while I had nothing better to do than star at the ceiling.” She explained politely.

 

“Ah, you never can sit still.” Dumbledore smiled at her as a voice was heard from beyond the door.

 

Brittany threw the assignment at Umbridge's face and ran to the door. “Daddy!” she cried out happily.

 

A tall man with long dark jet black hair tied in a pony tail, and emerald eyes like hers smiled. He picked her up and twirled her around. “Guess what my dear?” He smiled.

 

“What? And what are your illusions down?” She wondered.

 

“The ministry had reinstated me, on top of insured that I no longer have to hide from Voldemort's high followers.” He smiled happily setting her on her feet.

 

“Oh my god! That's Christopher Storm!” The class gasped.

 

“Yup! My dad rocks.” Brittany chuckled.

 

Christopher Storm was one of the most handsome and powerful men in the Ministry, until he disappeared after a particularly vicious battle. He left because there was a bounty placed upon his head so high by Voldemort's followers; some Ministry officials were willing to kill him. He had his name changed so that no one could find him.

 

Cornelius Fudge hid him because he was Christopher's elder brother. “Actually it is Christopher Kai, if you will. I took on my wife's name when she died, to honor her.” He admitted. Unfortunately it was now another lie that Brittany had to now deal with.

 

Suddenly all the females, minus Hermione, were very jealous of Brittany. Her sudden popularity for living from such a beating, decreased. She had that hot guy for a dad, and she never told anyone of them.

 

“Ms. Kai I did not allow you to go. You have detention today for all the disruptions you seem to cause.” Professor Umbridge ordered angrily.

 

“Shut-up you old toad!” Christopher hissed. “Cornelius has ordered you leave his niece alone. She has suffered enough, living a lie, denying her heritage, growing up without a mother, tormented by her peers, and now you're yelling at her. You will refrain from such atrocities against my daughter.” Christopher yelled angrily. “Lest I go to your boss, my brother, and demand Cornelius have you fired.”

 

This shocked Professor Umbridge, and she fell silent. Dumbledore was still smiling the entire time. “Forgive Mr. Kai, his daughter nearly died he is a little stressed. It would do well for you to treat the Minister's niece with kindness.” He advised before ushering them out of the room.

 

“I did not give permission for her to leave.” She stated shrilly.

 

“Yes, but the Minister has ordered his niece spend sometime with her father. Unfortunately the Minister was unable to see his niece's state due to many meetings and appointments.” Dumbledore has ordered.

 

“Near death experiences take their toll on family members.” Brittany smirked happily.

 

“That is no excuse Ms. Kai.” Umbridge stated angrily.

 

“A direct order from the Minister is!” Her father shot back angrily. “Now go on a diet, get plastic surgery, and get a new wardrobe.” He smirked evilly before walking off with his daughter happily.

 

The entire class was silent. It must run in the family. They all thought. Brittany stood up to Umbridge, because she knew that the Minister of Magic was her uncle. When this spread around, her `brave' attack on Professor Umbridge was considered weak at best.

 

~Outside on the Black Lake~

 

Brittany and her father walked calmly along the lakeside. It was a touching moment to some, others mostly females felt that it was horrible for a `misfit like her' to have a dad that cool. The two ignored it of course, knowing that losing their tempers was not an option.

 

Christopher stopped suddenly and gave a short whistle. Brittany stared at him like he had gone crazy. “What are you doing dad?” She asked him, concerned for his mental state.

 

“I brought you a present. I felt that after all you have been through, you needed a `pick-me-up.'” He explained happily searching the skies. “Ah, here she is.” He stated when he spotted a speck in the distance.

 

“What did you get me?” Brittany questioned, her emerald colored eyes dancing in excitement. She began bouncing on the balls of her feet excitedly.

 

“Give it a minute and you'll find out.” He chuckled at her pout.

 

“Fine,” she whined, “but it better be good!”

 

Slowly the speck grew in size. Finally when it was a few feet away a little creature was clearly defined. It was a ­­­­­­Nyx. (AN: I made this up.) It had the head of a fox, the wings of a bat, and three tails. It had a crimson fur coat, its tails, ears, and paws were tipped in a silver fur. Its eyes were the same silvery color. (AN: When I get time I will draw a picture of it. I'll give an explanation of it later on.)

 

“Is that a, Nyx? A real live Nyx?” Brittany gasped her mouth wide open in shock.

 

“Yes, I figured it was time to get you your own familiar.” Christopher smiled to her warmly. “I found her in our yard just a few weeks ago. She looked like she had been attacked by something. I helped her become healthy, and when I tried to set her free, she refused to leave.”

 

“So you saved her? Well what's her name?” Brittany inquired practically jumping up and down in excitement.

 

“You'll have to name her my dear. It was not my place.”

 

“Hmm, how about Faia? Do you like that? It means fire in Japanese.” The Nyx nodded her head once. “Then Faia it is. Are you alright with being my familiar?” There were two nods from Faia that time. “Well that is good.” Brittany smiled happily.

 

Christopher leaned down and hugged her tightly. He whispered his adoptive daughter's ear. “It won't be much longer. Soon you'll know who your mother is. Unfortunately I still cannot tell you. I spoke with Severus about it. Keep up the charade for as long as you can.” He told her kindly.

 

Brittany smiled at him. “Alright dad.”

 

He gave her another smile. “I am going to go and speak with Professor Dumbledore about your familiar. Then I must be off. I have many things to do now that I am no longer in hiding.”

 

He then walked briskly off towards the castle. Brittany smiled and turned to her very own familiar. Faia seemed to smile in a way and flew over to her shoulder and perched on it. She rubbed her silky head against Brittany's cheek sensing her distress.

 

“I guess he explained everything to you then.” Brittany stated offhandedly going in search of her friends.

 

Faia nodded her head as the two calmly walked to Hagrid's hut, ignoring the mocking insults, and the glaring daggers.

 

Once inside the hut the two seemed to sigh in relief. Not punching rude people in the face takes a lot out of a being. Once inside the Golden Trio looked up at her happily, before doing a double take.

 

“What is that thing?” Ron asked confused, and none too politely.

 

“This is a Nyx. I named her Faia.” Brittany explained happily.

 

“A Nyx!” Hagrid laughed. “If anyone were ter be able to connect wif a Nyx it's be you.”

 

Harry and Ron looked confused as Hermione seemed perplexed. “How did you ever find her?” Hermione wondered.

 

“Well my dad came out of hiding as you know. I wonder what I should call him, Kevin or Christopher? Oh well, any who, Christopher was at our house and found her beaten up one day. He nursed her back to health, and when he tried to release her she refused to leave.” Brittany explained.

 

“You sure are lucky. Tis not everyday a Nyx gives its loyalty. Their mighty picky creatures.” Hagrid smiled at her kindly.

 

Finally the confusion made Ron and Harry burst out, “What is a Nyx?”

 

Brittany chuckled. “A Nyx is what many considered an elemental being of sorts. My Nyx is a fire Nyx. Many were used as familiars a few centuries ago. Now, a Nyx must choose who it would serve. There was a decline in their appearances because power hungry dark wizards wished to use their powers evilly.” Brittany explained.

 

Hagrid smiled and finished the explanation for her. “A Nyx is like a Hippogriff when it comes to honor. They are proud creatures, and when the Dark Wizard's began trying ter Harvest their powers they fled to remote areas of the world. Now it's lucky ter see one Nyx in person once in a century.”

 

They two boys nodded in slight understanding. “So Brittany now has a rare pet.” Ron stated simply. Faia growled before launching off Brittany's shoulder and biting Ron's ear. “Brittany your little `pet' just bit me.” Ron screeched.

 

Faia began to bite a little harder. “It's not a good idea to call them common pets.” Hermione advised.

 

“Alright. I'm sorry, jeez.” Ron apologized while everyone else laughed at him.

 

With a little tug of warning Faia flew off Ron and settle back on Brittany's shoulder. “She's my familiar. Like my protector, as well as an extension of myself. She will feel what I feel and understand me better than anyone. She is a part of me in a sense. Calling her a `pet' insults her honor.”

 

Ron nodded, taking heed not to insult Brittany's new `pet' as he would still call it to himself. He rather liked having his ears attached to his head. “Okay.” He sighed annoyed still, rubbing his injured ear.

 

They still laughed as Brittany turned to Hagrid and gave him a hug. “Did you hear that I was able to snap at Umbridge. `Uncle' Cornelius even went along with hiding my `origins' and called me his niece.” She laughed happily.

 

Hermione nodded. “I normally do not support talking back to teachers, but she had it coming. I mean all the things she does to poor Harry are just cruel. The look on her face was priceless.” Hermione admitted not regretting being disrespectful for a `Professor.'

 

“When her father insulted Umbridge it was a beautiful sight. I had never figured he'd be as obnoxious as Brittany. I figured Fred and George did that.” He chuckled.

 

Hagrid laughed. “Well I have to say I'm proud of ya. I heard about yer accident and hoped you'd catch a small break.” Hagrid smiled. “These buggers told me all about your situation with yer real father..” He admitted.

 

Brittany smiled. “That saves me an explanation then.” She laughed. “I'm glad you know.” Brittany admitted happily. Faia made a noise, that was a cross between a yip and a meow, in her ear.

 

The other's looked at her confused for a moment. “Faia wants me to follow her.” Brittany explained. “I'm going to go now then. I'll stop by later on for a longer time then Hagrid.” She waved before walking out of the hut to the castle.

 

“Ya know, she has always been close ter animals. She's somthin' special that girl.” Hagrid smiled, after her, and turned to the Trio. “So why are you all worried about her?”

 

Hermione shook her head. “I think it's going to be hard on her soon. I just feel like the battle between her and Malfoy has only begun.” She admitted. “These two insist on fighting her battle for her.” She sighed pointing at Ron and Harry.

 

Hagrid nodded. “You two need ter let her fight on her own. I know ya think of her like a sister, but she needs ter be able to stand on her own. She may not look it, but fer a Nyx to chose her means she's not weakling.”

 

Harry and Ron glared at Hermione, who was smiling in her `I told you so,' way. “There's something else…” Harry admitted.

 

~Snape's Office~

 

Brittany had decided that her father should see that she had a familiar. So she ran inside the castle to Snape's office, and burst in without knocking. After a look around noticing that her father was alone she smiled.

 

“What is it Ms. Kai?” He questioned `annoyed' as she shut the door. Once it was closed his expression changed to a much kinder one.

 

“Well, Kev…I mean Christopher managed to find me a familiar.” She sang happily.

 

“I had heard. So he nursed a wounded Nyx, and then managed to convince it to be your familiar.” Snape smiled his eyes twinkling proud that his daughter was considered worthy in a Nyx's mind.

 

“That's right!” Brittany exclaimed happily. Faia flew out from behind Brittany's back and onto her shoulder. “He also told me you two discussed telling me about mother.”

 

Snape stiffened slightly. Thanks old friend. I will now be nagged non-stop. He thought imagining Christopher grinning like an idiot. “I will at some point in time this year. You must be patient though. You will know soon enough.” He stated simply.

 

Brittany pouted with her `puppy-dog-face' trying to gain any hint from him. Unfortunately her father was the King of Stubborn in this case. “Fine!”

 

Snape chuckled at her expression. “So what did you decide to name this wonderful creature?” He asked careful not to insult his daughter's Nyx.

 

“Faia!”

 

“After the Japanese term for fire. Hmm, it does seem to fit.” He commented. “I do have plenty of Essays to grade my dear, so if you would excuse me.” He stated simply wanting to finish grading quickly.

 

Brittany nodded her head and scratched one of Faia's ears. Faia purred, and distracted Brittany from hearing the approaching footsteps. “Alright.”

 

“Have a good day my dear.” He smiled at her before turning back to the Essays.

 

There was someone now behind the door, but Brittany did not notice it. “See you later dad!” She called out happily before opening the door. In front of her stood Blaise Zabini, his mouth was agape.

 

“Professor Snape's your father?” Blaise gaped in amazement.

 

Brittany turned sheet white, before whispering. “Oh crap.”

 

Well, my adoptive dad finally admitted who he really was. Maybe the Minister realizes he needs his brother's help in proving Voldemort's back. Oh well, I am just glad I was finally able to have a familiar. Faia is really nice, and also soft. I am surprised that all this happened so fast. Blaise finding out that Severus Snape is my dad was not such a good thing. I only hope he's as nice as the rumors say he is. I am the Gryffindor Misfit, and I've been found out.

 

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Preview of NextChapter: Secrets Lives and Practices

 

“I promise Brittany.” Blaise told her seriously.

 

“WHAT?!” The ******* yelled angrily.

 

“You've been acting weird mate.” ******* said to ****** seriously.

 

“I think that we should poison his Pumpkin Juice.” Ron suggested.

 

“That has got to be the hottest thing I have ever seen.” ******* breathed out in awe.

 

“And you're a dork!” Brittany chuckled hugging him.

 

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AN: (Hiding from Pitchfork Wielding Readers, as well as other pointy objects.) Don't hurt me for the cliffhanger. I will have the next chapter up soon. I had to do it. I wasn't sure how I wanted obvious conversation that follows this new discovery would go. I decided to put it first thing next chapter. It gives me more time to plan and make it better. I hope this was worth the wait though. I had to add the Nyx idea, because Faia becomes crucial sometime in the future. I also hope I explained about her good enough. If you have any questions about her just review or send me a message. Remember to Review, because they make my world go around. Have a nice day.