wolves and girls both have sharp teeth

Emma Vanity. One of them snakes. 5th year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

[missemmavxnity]

You are the only exception ❉ Regulus and Emma

[regulusx]

Regulus had never cared much about dating, he had always assumed his parents would make some arrangement for him to marry some pureblood girl. He had never concerned himself with asking out a girl, much less sleeping with someone. There were far more important things in his mind than such common things like desires and urges. There was however one exception.

He still wasn’t sure why he had allowed it to happen. They had known each other since as far as he could remember. One day the teasing had turned to flirting, and then the memory of having being each other’s first kiss was brought up and they just had to kiss again. Suddenly they had found themselves sneaking around, the thrill of being caught making out fueled a desire Regulus never thought he had in him. They had agreed that it had to remain a secret, they were not dating, they didn’t want to, they were just very good friends.

As they grew older, the intensity of their secret encounters did too. Last year they had finally crossed a line they had both been worried about, but it had only made things better. The Christmas break had been exhausting. But as he ran behind her, with his hand in hers, Regulus couldn’t help but smile. Sometimes it was easy to forget that the students in this school were young, and too much weight was being placed on their shoulders. He bumped into her when she stopped, a smirk on his face just as he leaned in to meet her halfway. One of his hands cupped the side of her face, the other made its way to her waist. 

[missemmavxnity]

Emma didn’t think she could ever get tired of feeling Regulus’ lips on hers. Somehow they had found out that they fit well together. Being in his arms made her feel less cynical. Emma could’ve stayed in this moment forever. And that’s when she knew something was wrong, since when had she started to feel like that? It had to stop, she had been the one to suggest they had a casual thing going, she could not be the one feeling like some little girl in love. Now she definitely had to do something to change this.  

It had all started with the gentle way he was holding her, this is not what they did. So Emma used her body to push Regulus against the wall behind them, they had done this enough times, the movement didn’t even make them interrupt the kiss. She brought her hands up to tangle with his hair, and pressed harder against him. They were rough kisses and the rush of getting caught, this was not a time for hopes and dreams. Resurfacing for air Emma pulled lightly on his lower lip. Then she began to plant kissed along his jaw. 

[wyatt-carter]

“Oh, I’m sure,” he nodded in agreement, although Sirius was sure that he could get more out of the girl. He may not be the most apparent choice for conversation, but Sirius also wasn’t that bad of a guy. Although, he’d cause a lot more problems for Emma than he was worth, that’s for sure. “But I’ll keep reminding myself about it so I can sleep calmly at night,” he winked, unsure if she could actually see him but his grin was wide enough and his voice amused enough that one could guess.

[missemmavxnity]

“Whatever helps you handsome” Emma said with a roll of her eyes. “Now are you going to be a gentleman and walk me to my common room?” she asked with a smile. The chances of him agreeing were slim, Emma just wanted to see what he would say. And if they got caught, well it was better if she had someone to share the blame with.

[bonesxamelia]

Amelia was using all of her self control not to call Emma any names, she had never liked girls insulting each other. But she wouldn’t be insulting Emma, not really, more like everything she stood for. ❝What games? I’m being serious❞ she was losing her patience. ❝Trust me Emma, whatever you are doing to my face I’ll be doing to yours…❞

[missemmavxnity]

“I highly doubt that. You wouldn’t do anything that would get you in trouble. Listen Amelia your blood status can only take so far, you might need to start trying harder.”

[helen-wood-deactivated20190620]

“Its only 15 minutes past curfew, so as long as you hurry to the Common Room, you’re fine.”

[missemmavxnity]

“Thank you Andromeda. You are the best.”

[mafxlda]

“Yeah, I am right, thanks for acknowledging that.” She replied. “What? So you can hex me in the hallway?”

[missemmavxnity]

“Yes. Obviously. But mostly so I could continue to waste your time and get you punished for being late for your next class.”

[healerrosier]

“Not recently,” Remus rolled his eyes. “And not when the rules are in place for the best interest of the students.”

[missemmavxnity]

“You are no fun. Besides what’s the worst that could happen for being out a little past curfew?”

[daffodilmalfoy-blog]

“Oh,” Cissa blushed prettily and looked down, “Thank you, I suppose?”

[missemmavxnity]

“What? No ‘I’m cute about everything’ comeback?” Emma joked. She didn’t have many friends, and even if she and Narcissa were as different as day and night, she trusted her more than she trusted most. 

[mxrcusmartxl-deactivated2017020]

“In all my years, I don’t think I’ve it’s ever been implied that I’m a tattle, Emma.”

[missemmavxnity]

“I’m sorry Bella. I didn’t mean to make it sound like that. My parents have been giving me a hard time lately. If I got in trouble they’ll be really mad.”

[wyatt-carter]

Sirius grimaced at the reminder that the school was just as corrupted as his former home had been. It wasn’t right and everyone who was in their right mind knew it. Telling someone they couldn’t participate in activities simply because they were muggleborn was a big waste of time. To Sirius, the people that were unworthy were those that thought these rules were good. “Careful? Bloody bollocks, if you want more honesty. But I won’t try to convince you of that,” Sirius assured her, taking her hand and shaking it. “And that almost sounded like a compliment. Don’t let anyone hear you, we all know how that would go.”

[missemmavxnity]

Emma appreciated that Sirius was not going to turn this into an argument. She didn’t really care for what was going on, she agreed with the policies as that’s how she had been raised. Those were the values she had grew up with. Besides it wasn’t as if the opinion of one student meant anything. Honestly the fastest the wizarding world was done with politics the better. All she wanted to do was be the daughter her parents always wanted her to be, so she could be allowed to pursue her dreams. “Maybe it was” she said with a small smirk, “but don’t worry it would never happen again.” After tonight they would probably never talk to each other until Sirius decided to cash in his favor. 

[wyatt-carter]

“Of course we should. It’s the way of the land, isn’t it?” he smirked, holding out his hand to her. Really, Sirius was just hoping that he wouldn’t have to use his favor for something stupid because having Emma Vanity on his side for something could come in handy. Even if it wasn’t directly for him. Who knew? “I’m against your brainwashed and black-and-white mentality, I’m not blind. Although I guess I can’t only blame you for the way you are,” Sirius shrugged, pursing his lips in thought. “Point is, I’m not blind and I’m rather honest.”

[missemmavxnity]

That line earned Sirius another eye roll before Emma reached out to grab his hand and give it a light squeeze. “Careful Sirius, remember that my brainwashed black-and-white mentality” she repeated his words in a mocking tone, but clearly changed into a more serious one before saying, “runs this school now” it wasn’t meant as a threat, more of a reminder of how things had changed, at time even Emma was scared of how radical things had suddenly become. “But I gotta say that honesty is rather refreshing” it seemed like everybody was keeping secrets now.

[wyatt-carter]

“Ah but that’s the thing, Emma, you do know me. I haven’t changed a bit, just the rumors have,” he explained, not that she would probably bother to care to think about what he meant by that. Sirius had always been rebellious, a bit loud and more of a free thinker than his family had ever wanted him to be. Walburga and Orion Black had made sure that everyone knew that they were not at fault for the things that Sirius did. He was a terror, a delinquent, you name it, they said it. It was no wonder most Slytherins thought so poorly of him, his parents had demonized him on purpose. “You have my word,” Sirius replied, only realizing after he said it that his word was probably no good. Still, close enough. “The compliment was genuine but you don’t have to believe me,” he spoke, casually.

[missemmavxnity]

Emma knew that whatever had happened shouldn’t concern her, it belonged to Sirius and his family, and them alone. Her opinion in the matter meant nothing, and yet a part of her wanted to say something. Like she knew the rumors were an exaggeration or something of the like. But he was now in the opposite side, he had forsaken his family because he would rather support the ideal tearing apart the wizarding community. “Then you have mine. That I would do whatever you ask as long as it doesn’t lead to trouble. Should we shake?” she said sarcastically. “Oh I know I have a lovely face, it was hearing it come from you that shocked me.”

[wyatt-carter]

  “Are there really? I think others would likely disagree with that assumption,” Sirius commented. It wasn’t as though Sirius tended to have a terrible mean-streak but he certainly wasn’t the most innocent of the lot either. Having a debt to anyone could be dangerous one day, although, Sirius was more likely to waste it out of crisis rather than a methodical plan. With a soft bit of laughter, Sirius quirked an eyebrow at Emma Vanity. So that was where it hurt? “We’ve all got our flaws, Vanity. Some are just more acceptable than others. At least you’ve got that lovely face to make up for them.”

[missemmavxnity]

“Well perhaps it’s because I no longer really know you.” Still she doubted he would ask something impossible of her. Despite what pureblood society said of him, Emma knew that Sirius wasn’t really the monster they painted him to be. “Just so we are clear whatever it is is not going to land me in more trouble than what this would’ve had” she wanted to be sure, he and his group of friends used to had a reputation. Before things had changed. “You know for a moment there I thought your compliment was genuine.”

[wyatt-carter]

“Now, now, I never said I wanted anything, but then again, I do like the idea of you owing me something,” Sirius pondered aloud. The corridor was dimly lit but he was sure the grin on his face shined brightly for her to see. Sirius had known Emma since they were small, simply because their families were friends, but those ties were broken long ago when he chose a side. The wrong side, to them, of course. “Please?” he scoffed, surprised, even. “I don’t want your fake politeness.”

[missemmavxnity]

Emma rolled her eyes, “I guess there are far worse things than being in Sirius Black’s debt” like getting in trouble with her parents for example. She knew Sirius was smart, and he was probably not going to go to faculty, but rather to his annoying friend the Head Boy. And then Potter would have the power to report her. The last thing she wanted was having her mother remind her how she should behave like a true pureblood lady. Emma was offended, “I might be many things but I’m never fake.”   

[hqcheer]

“I appreciate it.” Evelina was glad that she didn’t receive any back-chat from the girl. “It’s late and we should both be in bed.”

[missemmavxnity]

“Of course. Do you mind if we walk together. I don’t think the rest of the faculty would be as understanding as you.”

[wyatt-carter]

“Nothing gets passed you, eh?” Sirius added with a sarcastic shrug. While she wasn’t the worst of the Slytherin hierarchy, Sirius didn’t make it a habit to play nice with any of them. That is, except Reg, on good days. “Would you prefer me to?“ he asked, having already made the decision not to rat out Emma, it didn’t hurt to make her squirm a bit. Not that the professors would be likely to believe him. Sirius didn’t quite make the cut of star-students, after all. “I mean, I certainly can. I’d relish in it, in fact.”

[missemmavxnity]

Emma knew how to play her cards. There was really no point in arguing with Sirius. While growing up Emma used to think that Sirius was the coolest guy ever, there was something about him that made him different from the rest. Time showed her exactly what that something was. Her parents had discussed the topic non-stop for a week, saying how Walburga didn’t deserve to be going through any of that. “Of course I don’t. So? What’s going to take? You want me to say please?” Emma said pursing her lips in annoyance. 

[hqcheer]

“I mustn’t play favourites, Vanity, but I’m hardly going to punish you.”

[missemmavxnity]

“I apologize Professor Fontaine. I lost track of time. It won’t happen again.”

[mafxlda]

“I didn’t decide to bump into you, you’re practically taking up the entire passageway, I couldn’t avoid you.”

[missemmavxnity]

“So typical of you. You know everything and you are never wrong. It’s a shame rules are so lax when it comes to Half-bloods.”