Serendipity

Chapter 9 (Hazel)

"Jimin, just because he's a Slytherin doesn't mean he's evil!"  exclaimed Hazel clearly annoyed by her friend.  They had been in school now for nearly a month and Jimin was not a fan of her Potions partner, who also happened to be her partner in Defense Against the Dark Arts as well. 

   "Jeon Jungkook, Is bad news."  stated Jimin.  "His parents have been rumored to be supporters of You-Know-Who!"  

    "Well he's not his parents, now is he?"  snapped Hazel as she sat cross-legged on a couch in the Gryffindor Common Room, she had been let in my none other than Park Jimin.

   "Just because he is a Slytherin who's from prominent pure-blood family doesn't make his parents automatic supporters of You-Know-Who."  defended Hazel.  Jimin let out an annoyed groan.

    "Hazel, I'm just trying to protect you!  I don't want that little Slytherin to hurt you."  he told her.  Hazel's eyes softened.

   "Jimin...I know you're trying to be a good friend, but I need to be able to make friends of my own too.  I need to learn for myself on how to judge character.  Okay?  I promise if he tries anything I'll come right to you."  promised Hazel.  Jimin thought for a moment.

    "Fine."  he sighed defeated.

"Does this mean I can study with him now without you try to constantly sending someone to supervise us?"  asked Hazel hopefully.

    "No promises."  smiled Jimin slightly.  Hazel felt a smile tug at her own lips as she got up from her seat.

    "I best be heading back to Ravenclaw Tower, I don't want to get caught being out after hours since First Years have an earlier curfew."  she told Jimin who stood up with her.

    "Do you want me to walk you back?"  he offered.  Hazel just shook her head with a smile.

    "I'll be fine.  I have my wand on me, and you already know I'm one of the best in my year."  teased Hazel.

    "True."  he smiled.  "Goodnight, Hazel May."  

"Good night Jimin, see you tomorrow."  replied Hazel before exiting the Gryffindor Common Room.  On her way out she nearly ran into a couple of older Gryffindors.

    "Oi!  Park!  What did we say about having your little girlfriend in here so late!?"  Hazel heard one of the older Gryffindor boys tease as the Fat Lady's portrait swung closed.  Hazel let out a little giggle before continuing towards Ravenclaw Tower.  

    "What are you doing wandering around little bird?" asked a familiar voice to Hazel.

    "I'm just heading back to the Ravenclaw Tower Min, I swear, scouts honor!"  Hazel vowed with a slight smile on her face.  She had begun to grow used to the pale blonde Slytherin 4th year's sudden appearance from time to time.

    "Coming back from the Gryffindor Common Room, I presume."  he mused.

    "Possibly?"  replied Hazel with a slight shrug.

"Well considering I am coming from the library and you were not there and the Hufflepuff Common Room is on the otherside of the castle, I think its a pretty safe bet."  he smirked down at her.

    "Okay, you caught me.  Its not like I haven't been in the Slytherin Common room either though."  she teased.

    "You're lucky that Jeon's family is who they are or else I doubt the other Slytherin's wouldn't tollerate you so much."  warned Yoongi.  Hazel shrugged.

    "I think I'm beginning to grow on them."  she teased.  "You and Hoseok still talk to me without Jungkook present."  

    "Only because you are an interesting little bird."  replied Yoongi. "Now you best fly off before a prefect or a Professor catches you, its now after curfew for you."  he smirked.  Hazel's eyes widened.

    "Damnit." she cursed under her breath.  "Bye Min!"  she called before taking off running towards Ravenclaw Tower now.  She knew that Namjoon was going to be on her about being out after curfew, even if it was just for a few minutes.  He was very strict on not losing House Points, especially for something like being out after curfew.

   Hazel came up to the door to Ravenclaw Tower and the touched the knocker on the door.  There were a few Ravenclaw first years standing lamely outside of it.  Hazel knew that they must have gotten the answer to the riddle wrong.

   "Tear off one and scratch its head, what was red's now black instead."  recited the knockers riddle.  It only took Hazel a moment to answer as all the other Ravenclaw first years looked at her hopefully.

    "A matchstick."  replied Hazel.  The door swung open and a flood of five first years came into the room.  Namjoon was sitting there with his arms crossed.  All of the first years that saw him hightailed it to their rooms.   Hazel was about to head towards hers when Namjoon caught her by her robes.

  "And where have you been?  Hmm?  I know it was you who answered the riddle, so that means you were also one who was out after curfew."  Namjoon told her.  She hung her head, knowing she had been caught.

    "I would have been here on time, but I got caught by Min Yoongi on my way here.  I swear!"  exclaimed Hazel.  Namjoon looked at her for a moment before letting go of her robes.  

    "Alright.  I'd say go to bed, but I know that you won't."  Namjoon said with a sigh.  Hazel just smiled at him.

    "Thanks Joonie!"  she called as she went up to her dorm and left the Thrid Year boy in the Common Room.