That was so sad, wanted to make me cry
Brillient chapter Lily.
I will post my chapters soon (:

Awwwwww!

Loved the new chapters, both of youu!

Keep up the amazing work, can't wait to see what else both of you come up with!

(: :glomp:

But...But....bUUUUUT!

*cries on Minerva's shoulder* THAT WAS SOOOOO SAD!

And Hermione, wow, and Ron, WOW, and Ron twice, WOWOWOWOOWOW your so nice.

Lavender, well... I guess your being a little more nice now

and um, Neville, your adorable and the best friend anyone could ask for!

Harry and Ginny, I laugh at you too.

All the updates, they were both sad, in a way, but the first was happier :xd:

I realise i said i was going to post more then one point of view like before but i havn't had time to actually write recently so i'm posting just the one which was suppose to actually be in my last chapter. Enjoy! And thank you Maura!

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I clutched the books to my chest as I walked down the corridor; I had just been to the library and picked up something to read. I needed something to pass the time as I waited to see who would partake of the wizard’s games. Not me certainly, I didn't want anything else to worry about, there were plenty of people to enter instead of me. Another thought in my mind that morning was Fred, and how he actually was different then George. Though they had the same taste in pranks, they were, in fact, very different people. I smiled at the thought of some of their better pranks; they had always made me laugh even if I didn't let on.

I turned the corner to find the temporary Headmistress walking briskly towards me. I stopped and waited for her to walk past but instead she stopped in front of me.

"Professor" I said politely trying to get past her instead.

"Ah Miss, Johnson. Just the person I was looking for," she said crisply.

"Professor?" I asked, clearly interested. I stopped trying to get around her and stared at her.

"If I’m correct you will not be entering the wizard games this year?" She asked me, I nodded and she carried on, "Then I would like you to stand in to judge. We seem to be a judge short and I and my fellow Professors felt it would benefit to have a student judge as well. To keep the score even," She explained to me. I was shocked, a judge? But I didn't know how to, and…Didn't the Professors always judge, wasn't it like a tradition or something? I asked myself as I stared at the Professor. I didn't realize I had my mouth open until the Professor said;

"Close your mouth Miss Johnson, it's very unladylike." I snapped my mouth closed and swallowed.

"I...Uh...Wouldn’t know how to judge, Professor," I admitted, hanging my head.

"Nonsense, it's quite easy and you have the other three Judges to help you when you’re stuck." I swallowed again, not sure whether I should take the offer or not. I took the first and said smiling lightly,

"Okay, I’ll give it a try" I looked up.

"Excellent, There is a meeting tomorrow night in the Professor's lounge for all judges. I expect to see you there. 8pm sharp." I nodded at the instructions, my mind whirling at all the information. It was just too much and yet I was excited at the same time! I couldn’t wait all of a sudden.

"Thank you" I said before walking away. I just couldn't wait to tell George, he was going to be thrilled I knew it! I quickened my pace down the staircase and towards the Great Hall, where I knew he would be. I was pretty hungry and glad I was going that way. Just as I stepped off the last stone step, I saw Ron storm out of the Great Hall, red in the face.

"Ron..." I called out but he stormed off up the stairs; I watched him go. A few moments later, Hermione ran out of the hall, clearly upset, and it clicked into place - yet another fight.

"Where's Ron?" Hermione asked, her voice wobbling; I pointed upstairs and watched her too run away. Sigh, young love, I thought with a smile and walked happily into the Great Hall - nothing was going to destroy my excitement.

It didn't take me long to find George; he was with Jordan and they were yet again whispering together, no doubt coming up with a new prank. I slid into the seat next to him as he quickly finished up the conversation. I guess he didn't want me to know what they talking about. I stared at him for a few moments before launching into my good news.

"Guess what?" I asked happily.

"What?" He asked, biting into his half eaten food. I pulled a plate of food my way also and took a bite.

"Guess who's going to be the fourth judge in the Wizard Games?" I asked him, hardly able to keep in my excitement.

"…Winky?" He guessed randomly, clearly not that interested. I sighed.

"No! Guess again," I said, smiling a bright smile.

"Who then?" He asked, clearly bored with the game. He still wasn't looking at me, but at his food, which he was slowly eating.

"Me!" I cried, bouncing up and down. I was so happy, happier than before, when I had first been told. George put his fork down and looked at me like he didn't believe me.

"I know hard to believe but it's true, Professor McGonagall asked me just now. I’m so excited" I said, rambling on and waving my hands around.

"Really? Wow! Congrats, Angela!" I heard George say.

"Thanks!" I said leaning forward giving him a kiss on the cheek and a hug. I immediately froze, completely surprised with myself. It was true that I’d wanted to kiss George for a long time, but I didn’t think I’d ever have to nerve to do it. George was clearly surprised as well.

"Sorry…" I said, going red.

"No worries," He replied, equally red in the face. I looked at my hands as he looked away. Jordan - who I had forgotten was still there - laughed however, slapping George on the back saying, "Just kiss her." I looked up as George turned to look at me.

"Err...” I managed to say before he slowly leaned forward and kissed me on the lips. Oh my. Our first kiss. It was awkward for a moment before we both relaxed and leaned further into the kiss. He gently pulled me closer to him on the bench, and I smiled beneath his lips, completely content.

EEEEEK! That's sooooo awesome! Lee is hysterical! WOWWWW!

Theeeeey kiiiiiiiissseeeeeedddd! :x3: YAYYYYYY! *falls in love with the story all over again*

And, and, and, SHE'S A JUDGE! *dies*

This is just to awesome!

pamspamspamspamspamspamspams.

I love this story soooo much, it's awesome.

And poor Ron and Hermione! *huggles them*

:D Looks good. Your editor must be a genius. Oh wait.

Poor Ron and Hermione in this chappie!

Can't wait for more! ;)

Good.

Somebody tell me, please, what means word "MOARRR"?

Thank you for reply!

Great chappie Eviee! I'm really liking George and Angelina and well poor Ron and Hermione :( Can't wait for the next post! :D

Haha i'm glad you liked the chapter! (: Yeah Lee does crack me up sometimes! (:

Aww glad you fell in love with the story once again (: and yeshh i felt it was about time...and the story felt the same! :P

Yeah! It just came to meh! and i thought why not? haha i'm glad you liked it.

Oooooh i hope you don't have to wait long for the next bit. In fact i'm going to start writing my chapter soon even if Lily has to post first.

Thank you again for reading and i'm glad you love that story (:

*huggles you*

She's brillient! (: you should talk to her sometime. XD

I know, hmm let's see where those two end up.

And thanks for reading (:

Do i detect a new reader? thank you so much for reading. We love to read your comments (:

I'm Eviee (: You must be Valeria?

Moarr? do you mean More? We shall indeed give you more to read soon. (:

Thank you! :glomp:

Aww yeah George and Angelina seem to be having all the fun :P And i really wanna know where Ron and Hermione get to after there little argument! Hmmmm.

More soon! (:

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Great. I become alive with heroes at HP films.



"I'm Eviee (: You must be Valeria?"

Certainly.


"Moarr? do you mean More? We shall indeed give you more to read soon. (:"

Must be air from France was into my mind. I will read more with great pleasure, just do you recomend me common translater as for Harry Potter user?

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Hahaa that's good to hear (:

Oooh good!

Ah i've never heard of that, and sorry that last bit i couldn't quiet understand :/

Awwww! Angelina & George are one of my favorite couples ever!

<333

I feel horrible for Hermione & Ron, though. :(

Keep up the good work! :D

OHMIGOSH! I'm late in reading this, as I can see, but AWWW! George and Angelina!

Poor Minerva! I like, cried when I read that!

Lavender.....Well, she's becoming nicer!

Harry and Ginny = AWWWW!

Rom & Hermione = So cute together!

Neville!!! (sorry, I like him)

Lunaa!!!!!!! ( I like her more!!!)

and lastly,

PAMS!

HAII! :loved:
Thanks for reading.
Why thank you (: I'm sure there will be a update soon!

That's good to hear! (: I think they happen to be the only couple without problems at the moment well minus Harry and Ginny...but...

Yeah it's just not right them not being together, though the fight well that was normal. XD

Thank you and i'm sure Lily will post her chapter soon!


It's alright at least you caught up ey?

Haha such a cute couple (:

I know, i almost cried on that but! :/ Was such a good chatper!

Well think she knows she has to, not such :/

Haha my favourite couple, Harry and Ginny (:
My second favourite couple, Ron and Hermione (well they were a couple)

Hahaa that last bit about Neville and Luna made me smile. They're really great characters after all (:

thanks for reading. :glomp:

Haha, thank you for coming (:
Why thank you
and yesh! the new famous couple of the story :lol:

Will see what i can do (:
thank again :glomp:
And of course i will let you know, i tend to tell all the most active readers that me or Lily have posted (:

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I walked along the corridors.

The sound of my footsteps echoed off the bloody stone floor. Grief had crept around the school, gripping pupils; siblings; parents; professors – everyone, like a plague. I didn't know where I was going. I stopped suddenly as I passed the room. No harm with checking... I opened the chipped, blood-stained, formerly beautiful, mahogany doors that led to the room that held the Goblet of Fire. I searched through the burned pieces of paper that littered the floor. Nope. My name wasn't on any. I sighed.

Maybe I could explain that it wasn't me that did it. That a gust of wind had taken the paper and dropped it in the blue flames. No, I wouldn't waste my breath trying. I, Neville Longbottom, was in the running for the Wizard Games.

***

I walked into the infirmary. “Can I help?” Madam Pomfrey glanced up from tending to a wound on a young enough kid. “Move the body.” She tried to keep her voice emotionless as she indicated to a dead body covered by a crisp, clean, white, linen sheet but her voice broke at the end and she grabbed a tissue to dab her eyes before she had a chance to start to cry.

I nodded and winced as the body felt so limb and lifeless in my arms when I picked the body up. I didn't want to look at whoever it was. I didn't want to know. It would just be too painful to see another pair of closed eyes and waxy skin. It was light. Small. A shuddering sob racked through my lanky body but no tears came.

For that, I was grateful.

But to think that a child was gone because of him. Millions gone because of Voldemort. (I was one of the view that was brave enough enough now to say his name.)

Well, it's enough to make a grown man cry.

***

I leaned against the wall of the fifth floor corridor, my eyes closed – trying to rid the image of the small, cute, blond little girl. When I was placing the body under the sheet down in the mass grave, the sheet had fallen off and reviled the face of a twelve year-old girl. He vaguely recalled saving her from Amycus Carrow.

Suddenly, the eerie silence was broken as Peeves came 'round the corner. I cursed. I broke into a sprint, not wanting to hear his crap right now. “UGGGHHHH! Nev-Nev Looooongg Buttum. His name insults him! Hehe! Where's you running to Looooongg Buttum? Well, Peevey is gonna get ye!” And Peeves started to chuck bottles of blue and red ink at me.

I turned a hard left and threw open the brook closet and shut the door quickly. I moved back and stood still, barely breathing. “Nev-Nev?” Peeve teased as he passed. I remained quiet till I was sure he was gone. Then I let out a long, deep breath. I whipped out my wand and whispered, “Lumos,” I glanced around and jumped into the air at the sight of Hannah Abbot, looking shocked, pressed up against the wall. Her eyes were red and blotchy and tear tracks ran down her cheeks. “Merlin Hannah, I'm so sorry.” She moved away from the wall, clearly still shocked but relaxing a bit. “That's okay.” “Hannah...” I asked tentatively. “Where you crying?” “What?! No!” But she turned around quickly to wipe her eyes.

I found myself just standing there awkwardly,wanting to move towards her. Her tears pierced me and I wanted to know why she was crying. What was wrong with her? When she turned around she glanced at me and whispered in a hoarse voice, “I know y-you're with L-Luna, but I can't hold it in any longer a-and I swear it won't happen again.” I could feel myself getting nervous, my stomach twisting in knots.

She pulled my wand out of my loose grip and I noticed how silky her scarlet hair was. How her lips were no longer swollen. How her noise was back in it's place. And then she distinguished the light. Darkness. After a couple of seconds, I could feel her warm breath on my face. And her lips touched mine. Electricity ran down my body as her kiss deepened. Knowing it was wrong, but feeling like it was right, I kissed her back. She wrapped her arms around my neck and I placed my hands on her hips.

Suddenly, the door opened and there stood...

Luna...
My guess. New reader and I love the story.
You and Evie are such talented writers. Cant wait for more.

Thanks. It's always nice to have new readers who love the story.:glomp: I'm sure Evie appreciates it as well.

OMG! I'm so sorry guys that i've not posted. I will post asap! Sorry again! *hides*

I'm trying to improve my writing, sorry if this sucks...
 

Heya. THANK YOU THANK YOU!
to all who nominated mine and Lily's story for the Golden Goblin Awards.

Also i'm terribly sorry for this being MEGA late, i really don't have an excuse. I hope you like it i've been trying to move the story forward, closer to the date of the games which seem to be a sparkle in the eye of this story at the moment.


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Well you could say a lot had happened in the past few weeks and soon the cup would annonce who would be chosen to play part in the wizards game. The tension was rising all around me and was putting me, and i'm sure others, into foul moods. It was all the talk around each common room it even out bid all the disagreements between who was dating who although i never really got why girls faught over all that. Now i didn't enter the games, after everything that had happened i don't think i was up for it. Not that i was saying i had done a lot to cause the fall of He Who Must Not Be Named as we all still called him but to tell you the truth i-i really didn't have a reason, even after all the weeks of trying to think of one to tell everyone around me i was stil stumped.

As i had been thinking someone had walked up to me and was not tapping me on the arm. It took me a few moments to realise this and looked up, i was surprised to see Ginny looking at me as she wasn't one to really talk to me. She was all about sticking to Harry and his gang of friends rather then with people her own age. "Dean, Dean. You there?" I heard her ask but it sounded like i was in a container and she was tapping on the window. Weird but nevertheless i answered smiling.

"Haii how you doing?" I offered her a seat opposite me as i spoke, she gladly took smiling back at me.

"Pretty good thanks, you? We. Me, Harry, Ron and Hermione were wondering if you wanted to come join us? Seamus and the others are with us" I heard her sayas she drummed her fingers against the woddern table. I looked over at where she had come from and sure enough there was indeed a large crowd gathered round a small table. I strengthed my neck to see what was happening and saw small parts of a chess board, chess pieces but couldn't see who was playing

"Is that a chess game?" I asked suddenly happy not tearing my eyes from the sight. Finally something fun was happening around here.

Ginny nodded as she answered me, "Yeah Ron and Harry are battling against each other..." She didn't get to finish before i was up on my feet. This was something to watch. Ron was chapion at the game. "I've got to see this" I said rushing over and pushing past fellow students to get a clear view. I wasn't sure if Ginny had followed me but i guessed she had, i continued to watch the game. I cheered both boys on as they faught back and forth between each other. It was truely an entertaing game to watch.

Just as Ron played his last move - winning the game like i had first through he would - there was a sound of someone clearing their throat behind us. A
bit like what Professor Umbridge used to do back in the day, but it couldn't be her. We never saw her anymore, she'd just gone. All looking over we saw
Professor McGonagall standing before them, although she was Headmistress to the school she was still their head of house temporary. Till after the games i
believed but now she stood before us holding a piece of parchment in her hand, her glasses watching us all in turn, her hat sitting perfectly on her head. She waited for silence to fall over us all before she unfolded the parchment and began to read...

"All students are to gather in the great hall this saturday for the sorting of the wizard games. All students are asked to gather at the starting of the feast and the sorting will begin once the feast is over. Anyone still wishing to enter have until friday evening to do so. We wish everyone good luck in the following games...." She paushed and pushed her glasses up further on her nose as she looked up "Thank you"

she finished speaking and folded up the parchment, with one more look at all those gathered in the common room she turned on her heel and walked away. A moment more and i heard all the whispering get louder and louder around me. The people before me began to get back to their game with the spectators around them commenting every now and again. It was like it had been before the professor interupted them only he heard snipets of conversation about the games and what categories there might be. He too wondered what the people chosen would be asked to do, no one but the judges knew anything about what was expected of the participants. This had sparked up a few poeple to try and find out in any means necessary, something the Weasley twins would have done in their day no doubt.

Trying to become part of one of these conversations beside me between Seamus and Lavender i piped up, "Did you hear that Neville entered?" I asked while looking around for one of my fellow class mates. I turned back to them both just as Seamus opened his mouth.

"Yeah, did you see the shocked look on his face when it hit him?" He laughed and i too joined in. Before long we were shushed from the side by Ginny who
leaned in and whispered,

"Haven't you noticed that Neville has been spending a lot more time in the library reading. He's scared, give him some slack" She returned to watching the game as Ron once again won. I suddenly felt bad for laughing about Neville, it was no secret he wasn't the best in the feild of Charms and DADA. He wasn't that good at many subjects but Herbology. What he did have though was a brave heart and a eagerness to fit it, that i liked about him a lot.

"Whats that? Ron; 5 Harry; 1?" I heard Ron gloat at Harry as he raised his hand in victory.

"Whats that?" A voice beside us all said rather tirdly. I turned to look just as everyone else did to see...

New Reader! :) Evie thanks for getting me into this. At first I thought this would be a bunch of random bits and pieces with changing characters and all, but it all really is one story! I love it! And Lily, I L O V E D your George bit. Being a twin myself, I found myself getting really emotional about it :P *tears*

wish I read this sooner!

AHHHH, soooo many cliff hangers! *pokes you two*

:lol: I loved the two new chapters, they were great!

Keep it up! <333

So good. I love it. You both have a talent with leaving us cliffies. It is so frustrating...ugh:) but your amazing writers so that makes up for it.
Pams, cant wait for more.

***Sarah***

I love reading this FF! <3

Haii your most welcome anytime :loved:

Thank you so much for reading this story and i hope you like the rest of the story as it comes :glomp:
I'm Lily will thank you to.

Welcome to the story *throws confetti at you*

*ish poked* Well we have to keep you guys hanging and wanting more ;) haha

Thank you for reading. :loved:

Haha sorry for the cliffie's *hides* But i'm glad you like it *nods*
Thank you ever so much for reading. Keep tuned in for the next chapter! :lol:

Ah missed your comments while you were gone Stef. :loved:

Thank you for reading *nods*
And Welcome Back :glomp:

More soon!

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I winced as she dabbed at my arm. The ointment stunk and when it came in contact with my skin it sizzled. Madame Pomfrey had decided that it was time to heal the not-so-bad injuries seeing as the practically dead walking were cured. The wound the had ripped the muscle from the middle of my arm to the middle of my forearm. Mom had it mostly healed but only one layer of skin had stretched over the ugly cut. I wrinkled my nose as Madame Pomfery continued her dabbing.

I could feel eyes on me and when I looked away from my arm my eyes met Hermione's. Some nurse from St. Mungo's was gingerly tapping her cheek with a wand. Her cheek was bloody and I hadn't realized that the 'hole' in her cheek was that bad. She had it plastered with a yellowing fabric, so of course I hadn't. I teared my gaze from the gash and met her's once again. Her eyes pleaded with me but I just scowled and looked away.

If she didn't trust me then why should I even bother?

But I thought of how she kissed me in the Room of Requirement. I thought of how she got so freaked out in Chamber of Secrets and how when I took her hand she calmed down. How as she pierced the cup with the Basilisk fang and how she had cried when the scream echoed out from the metal. A memory that surprised me was the first time we met. I was thinking all these things when Madame Pomfrey moved away. “There.” She blew at a strand of hair that fell in front of her wrinkled face. Her forehead was coated in a sheen of sweat. “Keep your sleeve rolled up for a couple of hours, dear, so that the ointment doesn't smear.” She patted my cheek and said so gently I could barely hear it; “Good luck with everything Mr. Weasley. Rumour has it your name is going to come out for the Wizard games. I hope I don't see you in the infirmary again.”

I was dismissed. I stood up from the plastic chair, gave her a small smile and turned on my heel. It was half way to the common room that I noticed footsteps behind me. I spun around and caught her Hermione just before she slammed into me. Her light brown hair was clean and she had it cut to just past her shoulders. She had a little bit of bubblegum pink lip gloss shining on her lips. I hated it. She was so much prettier when she didn't try. “Ron!” she gasped, but I narrowed my eyes at her. She was a terrible actress. Making sure she was steady I walked away, trying to ignore her calling me.

She caught up with me quickly and grabbed me arm, digging her broken nails into my skin. I pulled away, hissing. I checked the ointment and grunted in relief when it wasn't smeared. “Ron, please talk to me.” She begged. That was it. All the anger from her not trusting me; of Fred dying; of...everything came out, unable to be stopped, like a tidal wave. “Talk to someone who doesn't trust me? After all we've bloody been through! You know how much I flippin' love-” her jaw dropped. “Loved” I corrected but the damage was done. I decided to ignore it. “you and yet you still think I'd just go to Lavender while I was with you. Hermione, I loved you since I first met you – I just thought I hated you. When you dated Krum,” I said it with such hatred that I surprised myself. “I realized that I frickin' loved you.”

Hermione reached out and stroked my jawline, rubbing the stubble on my skin. I jerked away. “No Hermione. I'm sorry. I can't. No. You don't trust me.” Her eyes weld up with tears and I felt as if something had shattered inside. “I brought a piece offering...” she whispered and zipped opened her bag and pulled out a cardboard box. She held it out and I took it gingerly frowning slightly as I opened it. Cupcakes. I gave half a smile. “Thanks...” She knew me way too well. No wait. I'm mad at her. She doesn't know me at all. Then a thought that I had been burying since we broke up hit me. “Is it because I left? When we were searching for horcruxes? Is that it?” My voice broke. “Is that why you don't trust me?”

When she didn't reply I shook my head in disgust and shoved the box of cupcakes back at her. “And I thought you loved me...” I turned around and marched away. I passed a broom closet and frowned. I swung open the door and swore loudly. “Neville? Hannah? What the hell are you two doing?” They jumped apart, deers caught in a headlight. “Ron.” Hannah whispered, going pale. Not that she already wasn't. Neville said nothing, just staring at his shoes.

Neville looked up and his jaw muscles where tight. “Ron.” His voice broke. I'm sure my eyes were wiiiide. “Pl-” “I won't say anything.” I interrupted. “Just, let's pretend this never happened. Sort it out yourselves. I don't want any part in this.” I slammed the broom closet door and walked off. I pulled out a chocolate frog and sniggered at the card. Harry's face was on it already. I blinked at the fat lady. Before saying the password I plastered a smile on my face.

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"Whats that?" A voice beside us all said rather tirdly. A smile was still playing at my lips from my victories but when I glanced up and saw Neville it fell. I wonder why he waited so long to come...

Oh I love it. So sweetly writen. Though again there was a cliffie, but dont worry both of you cliffiesare signs of amazing writers, which you both are. So keep up the great work, I am waiting. :D

°°Sarah

yay! more please! and I love ron, but i mostly just want those two back together already! haha this is perfect. it's funny when its Ron who's mad and not Hermione.

PAMS :)

I'm glad. Thank you. And when I was writing the chapter I was there thinking I had sorted out all the cliffies and I hadn't even realized I'd written another cliffhanger :lmao:. Thanks again.

N'aww. You're so sweet. I love Ron too. He's one of my favourites. *fan girls and tackles him*

RON: AGGGGHHHHHH.

Yeah, well both of them have always had a temper ;)

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I just wanted to let you know
that my amazing co-author is
going away for two weeks and
will post her chappie then.

Enjoy your Hols Eviee

awww have fun Eviee! I wish I was going away for two weeks...it will be hard to wait that long for more. :)

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Woah i wasn't expecting this :lol: So sweet of your Lily even if it's just a small gesture. Thank you and I'M BACK! *dances up and down* Just give me a few hours to catch up with SS :lol:

Sorry! But thank you. I'm home now and will write the next chapter up as soon as possible still moving in

ohmygosh! ohmygosh!

ThankYouEveryone.

It was a shock to be nominated but to win!? Woah, i've been frantic about the results for the past two weeks.

Thank You Again :loved:

Will be stalking :D I haven't read all of it yet, but it's good and I won't you to prod me with you post and Eviee! Prod me if I don't read :P

So sorry for the wait guys, wasn't sure which of the two chapters to post :P
 

Really sorry for the wait. I realize the last chapter i had everyone together when at this current point they really aren't don't worry my next chapter will reflect back to that chapter and i do hope you like it (: But this one i felt needed to come first. Sorry! Also the cliffie last chapter will be explained :D Also near the end it's kinda gone in third person because it's from the ghost's POV.

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The mattress below me sank as i put my weight on it, i drew my legs closer to me and crossed them while settling back against the head board of my bed. I was alone not that i minded, peeking a glance around me I saw how the dormintry reflected parts of the war. A few beds had missing head boards, their curtains hanging by a thread like they had been ripped from their home while the placed was searched. A few beds were even missing a leg or two and now lay broken across the floor - I suspect some curse gone wrong - their owners having not been back to fix them.

Stealing a glance at my bed i noticed it was intact minus the curtains which i hadn't bothered to fix, why? There was only her and Melody, the only two remaining Ravenclaw's in her year. The others had either left soon after the battle of now lay in a grave of some sort.

Gulping back tears that threatened to fall i moved so that i was leaning across my bed to open my bedside table. The real reason i came up here alone. Yanking the drawer open i looked down into the eyes of some smiling guy. Gingerly i took out the framed photo that i always kept there and continued to stare. His brown eyes reflected how happy he was and the laughing face showing nothing that would come many weeks later. He hadn't known, looking back on the last few weeks i had with him before his sudden, surprising death made me gulp down more tears. I had done crying for him years ago, i told myself as tears began to fall. He wasn't coming back.

I closed my eyes and leant me head back, my hand went limp and the picture fell from my grasp and fell onto the floor. I heard the cracking of glass but i didn't move, i was too busy staring at him.

In my mind.

There he was on the day of the photo being taken, he ran ahead of me as i tried to catch him. We were both laughing, both blissfully in love, both wishing it wouldn't end. Up ahead sat our tree, our place of closure from the rest of the world. Out of breath i watched as he fell to the ground still laughing, i fell next to him onto the damp grass.

Once he had his breath back he extended his arms towards me, inviting me to take them. I felt his hands draw against me as i took up his offer, they felt soft against me, he hugged me against him. I closed my eyes and smiled as he missed my forehead.

Bliss.

I remember taking the photo of him, his protest's of having it taken didn't stand with her and after mare minutes she had managed it and felt proud of herself for it. Catching his carefree face before it all ended, I never did like the way he acted when he was practicing for whatever came ahead in the games it wasn't him. I also never did learn what he was thinking just before he died, was he thinking of me? was he scared? Harry had never told me more than what had happened, he'd put it all behind him.

The tears fell even more as i opened my eyes finally. He stood there before me both real and unreal. He stood smiling, that same carefree face that i loved, i knew it wasn't real. A trick of the light? But i didn't care, he was there in front of me smiling. I felt my face stretch into a smile at the sight of him, my smile matched his. I so wanted to feel his arms around me again just like that day but i didn't move.

At the thought of this i closed my eyes tightly and whispered; "Cedric, I'm so sorry..."

Unknown to her the ghost before her, Cedric, let a tear fall from his eye. His face no longer smiling but held sadness, the tear fell to the wooden floor where it stayed unnoticed by everyone.

He missed her. Dearly.

When i opened my eyes he wasn't there and i knew it was a trick of the light. Sighing i moved, needing to go find Melody before she came looking for me. Climbing off the bed i bent to pick up the photo and parts of the cracked glass. Casting one more look over it i placed it where it belonged closing the drawer one last time. It was time to move on, find someone new, fall in love again. Turning on my heel i walked from the room, not looking back.

I've totally not read this for ages and I regret that so much. D:

Well done for the Golden Globe! It's so well deserved!
I've finally caught up on the whole story and it's amazing, the way you write the characters, and such surprising events!

More soon? :P

:loved:

guess what I finaly caught up

Its amazing I cant wait to read more :D
Congrats on the Golden Globe you guys deserved it!!!
The charcters are amazing, they are so well developed brings a whole new light to the aftermath of the war :D

Aww :cry: so sad. Great job Eviee the chapter was wonderful. Can't wait for more.

And by the way both of you CONGRATS on your Golden Goblin for this story. It was so well deserved!!!!!

~Sarah

Lily & Eviee! :glomp:

Sorry I haven't read in a while.

Awesome work! <3

Congrats on Golden Globe too! :woot:

hey new reader! Luna_Midnight suggest I read this and Im so happy I did this is brilliant!
I cant wait to read more!

Heya Evvie! I caught up and i'm loving every word! Especially with my Neville!

PAMS!!!

oooh i love this! somehow i forgot to comment on it when i read it--oops :)

really great Evie! PAMS

Awwe. Great chapters guys. I'm loving this a little more every time I read another bit of it. :)

This was really funny and clever!:x3:

This is a really cool fanfic. :)

N'aww.

:blush:

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Thank you so much. You're so sweet. We really apprieciate it.

Thank you. More soon, I promise.

I agree, Evie, that was amazing.

More's on the way. ;)

Aww. Thanks so much. That means a lot.
Thanks.
YAY! :clown:

New reader.

That's always amazing to see. AND TO BE RECOMMENDED.

*:faint:*
N'aww. Thanks. I'm sure Evie's thankful too. I love writing Neville. ;)

Hehe.

Evie and I are really pleased that you love it
Thank you so much. <3
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Thanks.

Hahah Lily beat me to all the replying.
I'd love to say thank you to everyone that's been reading, me and Lily appreciate it a lot! And to be recommended too. That's mind blowing and it's so nice to hear that people like out story enough to do that.

thank you again :loved:

Hehe. I couldn't wait! So here you go. I apologize - it's not my best work, I just really had to do a Ron/Ginny moment. Oh...and another ghosts P.O.V again...

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I jerked myself out of the dark. Everything was blurry before one or two blinks I could focus on the potion bottle on the bedside table. I groaned as I remembered last night.

*

I winced. It was risky drinking the stuff. But even mum had recommended it. I was having nightmares. Sorry. Excuse me. It's the same dream over and over. I've tried just about everything. I sniffed the dark purple liquid and gulped it down.

My eyes crossed and I just had time to get the thing sitting at the end of the bed before falling back into darkness.

*

I pushed myself up on my elbows and glanced around. The drapes around my fore-poster were pulled back. Hermione was fast asleep and my mum was stirring constantly in her sleep. I glanced down and smiled at the old rabbit. It was a bit child-ish sleeping with a teddy but this teddy and I go way back.

*

I sat on the rocking chair, cradling my rabbit when a five-year-old Ron came rushing in, hugging his own teddy to his chest. “Hullo Gin. Whatcha doin'?” It came out in a rush. He was nervous. “Nothing, just playing with Bunn-” “I BROKE GEORGE'S TOY WAND!” Ron sobbed. Tears suddenly rolling down his cheeks.

“I don't want the twins to turn Teddy into a spider again.” He whispered hoarsely. I paled. “Quick, give 'im to me, Charlie said that if I treat them like my kids, I might be like Harry Potter's mommy without the dying.” Ron ran over and shoved Teddy onto my lap. I sat Bunny down next to me and sat rocking Teddy back and forth, whispering words or comfort.

Just then the twins ran into the room, and they were angry. VERY ANGRY. “Ron! WE'RE GONNA KILL YOU!” Ron was so scared he froze. They started to punch him and when he was down on the ground they started to KICK him. Possibly one of my favourite brothers was being beaten up. I jumped up, dropping Teddy on the chair and ran over to help. Ron was wailing. Gred and Feorge were laughing hysterically and I bit down into George's arm. HE screamed in pain and tried to shake me off.

That's when Bill came in. “What in Merlin's pants?”

*

I got dressed and peeked out the window. It was dawn and I could see the silhouette of someone sitting down near the lake. I pulled on my worn wool cardigan and tip-toed out of the dormitory.

I could make out the person just enough to know that it was a boy. As I got closer I recognized red hair. “Ron?” I sat down next to him. He said nothing. “Are you okay?” “I miss him, Gin.” he whispered. “Even though he wasn't exactly a great brother to me...ever. But, ya' know.” “Yah, I know.” I looked away from him and turned my gaze out to the water.

__“Ron?”
__“Yeah?”
__“Can I tell you something?”
__“Of course.”

“I miss Fred but I miss you too.” Ron looked at me and frowned. “What?” “I was just thinking about it a while ago, we used to be best friends till you went to Hogwarts and...and since you came back from your first year, whenever I'd try and play with you – you'd treat me like-like a gnome in the garden. Always trying to get me to go away. Then the Chamber of Secrets happened and since then I've been something you needed to protect.”

I know it's not very Ginny-ish but I couldn't help the brimming tears. I
miss my brother, my best friend. “Ginny...” He pulled me into an one armed hug. “I miss you too...”

After a bit of sniffling and how we promise we'd try and be closer again, I finally sat up again and gave a watery smile. “So have you entered the Wizard Games?” “Naah.” “Awww. The Golden trio doesn't wanna be in the spotlight any more?” Ron chuckled. “Nope. Definitely not. Did you?” I was silent for a moment. “It was a moment of weakness.” “Oh. You're doomed.” I laughed. “Thanks. That was a wonderful pep-talk.” Ron started to laugh as well.

Fred smiled at his brother and sister, sitting cross-legged in front of them, laughing with them. Of course, they couldn't see him. He wasn't quiet ready to say goodbye and let them see him finally move on. He wasn't quiet a ghost but close enough. Then he was sad. His laughing died. “I'm sorry for all the crap I gave you two...”

I frowned. “Did you hear something?” “Yeah...It sounded like Fr-Fred.” I shivered and continued my conversation with Ron. “So...could you please explain why you and 'Mione aren't together?”

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NEXT CHAPPIE IS OUR 20TH CHAPTER ANNERVERSAIRE! YAY!YAY!YAY!YAY!
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Wow, that was so brilliant.
Really moving, the way they miss each other, and Fred. :(

... More? :P

Aww poor Ron when the twins got angry at him.
Fred :(
PAMS!

That was brilliant, Lily! I always love the Weasleys, especially Ginny and the twins. this was great! more please! :glomp: PAMS!

Brilliant chappie, Lily! :glomp:

Keep up the awesome work!

Sorry for the wait.
 

Haii everyone *waves* As you read this you will notice that this tie's with a chapter a few chapters back but from a different point of view. It's written like that so that everyone is finally together. Hope you enjoy and sorry for the length.

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Chapter Twenty Part One.

He walked away and I did nothing, I couldn't. The tears prickled the side of my eyes, threatening to fall. I was angry at Ron, but I was angrier at myself for opening my mouth and saying what I did. I watched the guy I love walk away from me and round the corner, probably for the last time, and made to run after him. To call him back and say sorry, kiss him and make all this go away…but for some reason I just…couldn’t. I stepped back and let him leave.

The tears fell from my eyes now heavily, it clouded my sight but I was stood still just staring after him, and it didn't matter. After a few minutes I wiped away the falling tears frantically and finally rushed after him. When I rounded the corner I expected him to be leaning against the stone wall with his arms folded, still angry, waiting for me, but there was no sign of him. The hall before me was empty; it seemed to run forever with no end. I felt faint for a moment but pushed the feeling away and started to run. I'd left it too long and he'd gone, I needed to find him. That was the only thought fixed in my usually overflowing mind at that moment: Finding Ron was the most important thing in the world.

Many minutes later, I stumbled along yet another corridor, which was thankfully empty: I didn't want anyone to see me like this. The tears were still falling just as fast and my heart felt like it had been ripped from my chest. I fell into a window seat a few feet up the hall, bringing my knees to my chest. I let the remaining tears fall. I cried my heart out over a stupid boy I loved and will always love.

My luck seemed to be with me because no one ventured down the corridor. This was odd, even for Hogwarts, because there were more than enough people in the school to fill every inch of the place.

I don't know how long I sat there crying. A few minutes? Hours? But after a while I slowly cleared my eyes of tears and stood up, a little shaky on my feet, but still I managed to find my way to the Gryffindor Common Room. I wasn't very far away, for which I was thankful; all I wanted to do was lie in bed and forget it all. As a result, it came as quite a shock when I stepped through the porthole and there he was. Just sitting there with our friends playing chess! I stopped walking and closed my eyes; the feeling that ran through me now was overwhelming.

The love I felt for him, and the pain I felt of losing him, (which I was afraid was happening even at that very moment) filled me. I waited a few moments, my mind whirling round and round with no end before giving up and opening my eyes. He was still there, his handsome figure and his soft brown eyes. His red flaming hair set him apart from the crowd and I missed running my fingers through it.

Taking a deep and determined, yet terrified breath, I strode over and took a seat beside Harry, opposite Ron. I turned my gaze onto the chess boardm not looking at him, in case I started crying again. The game was quietly advancing and by the looks of it Ron was winning yet again. This brought a smile, though unwilling, to my face.

I looked up to steal a quick glance at Ron and was shocked to see him watching me and not the board. His eyes were roaming my face; was he looking for clues of how sorry I was? The feeling of making this all better overpowered my not-so-better judgment, and I opened my mouth.

Just as I was about to speak there was another voice that filled the room. The happy look that had filled Ron's face a moment ago vanished like the speed of light and he looked away. I gulped my next sob and followed his gaze to rest my eyes on Professor McGonagall.

She stood before us holding a piece of parchment in her hand, her glasses watching us all in turn, and her hat sitting perfectly on her head. She waited for silence to fall over us all before she unfolded the parchment and began to read...

"All students are to gather in the Great Hall this Saturday for the sorting of the wizard games. All students are asked to gather at the starting of the feast and the sorting will begin once the feast is over. Anyone still wishing to enter has until Friday evening to do so. We wish everyone good luck in the following games...." She paused and pushed her glasses up further on her nose as she looked up. "Thank you."

She finished speaking and folded up the parchment, and with one more look at all those gathered in the common room, she turned on her heel and walked away.

I was surprised to hear it was finally the time to choose those who would compete in the games. It felt like the Triwizard Tournament all over again, but the time then between the beginning announcement and the actual choosing of the champions had seemed so long, and now it seemed so short somehow.

I also remember last time Harry had been part of it all, but not this time. Neither was Ron, and that I was glad about. But me, I had entered and I don't know why. I was relieved that so far no one knew except for Ron and me. It was our little secret.

The sound of voices around me began to rise, slowly at first until it had gained its full height. "What's that?" A voice said behind us tiredly. I turned my head - along with everyone else - to see Neville standing before us. In his hands he held two heavy looking books. I couldn't see the titles but I could tell he'd been spending time in the library again.

"Did you just hear the Professor's announcement?" Seamus asked him with excitement in his voice.

"I came in just as she started," Neville replied, taking a seat next to Lavender and giving her a smile. I looked around the group before me. Harry and Ginny were sat the edge of the group with their heads close together - red and black - whispering about something. I let my eyes travel across and there were Seamus, Lavender, Dean, Neville and the Patil twins laughing about something one of them said. Opposite of me sat alone boy with red hair, slowly packing away his chess set. I watched him for a moment, watching the obvious love he felt for his chess game be displayed by the way he replaced the pieces where they belonged.

"Can I talk to you?" I asked quietly, wandering over. Ron didn't look up but carried on packing away his game.

"I don't want to hear it." Clearly he was still mad at me.

"Ron, please..." I pleaded, taking his hand in mine.

Yanking his hand out of my plaintive grasp, I watched him walk away from me yet again. I wouldn't let it happen this time; jumping from my seat, I followed him across the crowded common room.

"Ron, LISTEN TO ME!" I demanded, grabbing hold of his arm and turning him firmly round to face me. It took me a lot of effort with him being such a big person, but I tried not to let it show.

"What? Here to tell me you don't trust me?” he spat at me. His words felt like knifes to my chest.

"Ron...Please..." I whispered, stepping back. His tone frightened me.

"Just leave me alone 'Mione!" He started to turn his back.

"What do you want me to say!?" I demanded, my anger rising.

"Say? I want you to say nothing. You've said enough." Ron began to retreat, and now I was desperate.

"I’m sorry, I didn't mean to say it..." He took no notice of my pleading. "I...I trust you with my life!" I called after him. He stopped. Had I finally gotten through to him?

Making my way to him, slowly, I took his hand in mine, moving to be in his line of sight. "I'm sorry...” I whispered, looking deep into his brown eyes. I could get lost for days in those eyes…but I restrained myself. Now was not the time.

"Ron..." I tried again but my throat closed around a sob and yet he said nothing.

"God dammit, say something!" I cried after a few more agonizing moments. I raised my fists and began to beat his chest, as if that would help it somehow. It seemed hopeless then and the tears came once more, fast like before and just as thick. My strength failed me and I fell into Ron's arms, to cry my eyes out. His warm comforting arms wound around me and pulled me close. He had broken.

"'Mione...” He whispered into my hair before kissing it, "I love you...” He didn't finish, but instead pulled me a little closer. At his words I began to cry harder, hating myself for my hasty words.

"Hey, shh..." Ron said calming me down, "I forgive you. Hell, I've said worse and you've forgiven me for it!" Gulping down my remaining tears I pulled back.

"I...I didn't mean to say it, it just slipped out!" What kind of excuse was that!? But I was desperate to make Ron understand, and I didn’t really care about making sense anymore."I was just so...so mad at you, I...I…" I tried once more to explain my actions.

"Did you mean what you said before? About trusting me with your life?" I heard Ron ask me, as he leant his forehead against mine. I could feel his breath on my face, whispering against the strands of my hair there. I nodded, unable to speak.

"I love you, Ron," I managed to choke out in a broken, tear-filled whisper.

"I love you too," he replied. I could feel his deep voice rumbling in his chest, pressed against me in our embrace. Could it be that he was close to tears as well? I couldn’t tell, and pulled back my head to look at him.

With a smile growing on his freckled face, Ron leaned towards me, his lips hovering half an inch away from mine. I drew in a shaky breath, preparing myself for what I was certain was about to follow. And I was right; with an inclination of his head, light and sweet as a feather buffeted by the breeze of a song, his lips tenderly touched mine. The kiss that followed was both passionate and breathtaking. I could feel the both of us suddenly lost, intoxicated by the presence of the other. I closed my eyes. With each new movement of his lips, dancing with mine, came a new wave of happiness. I was elated, exuberant. He had forgiven me. My Ron Weasley loved me again.

Aww so sweet- Ron and Hermione!
PAMS!

Yay! I love when they make up! All is happy :) great post evie!

That's such an amazing post! Ron and Hermione's relationship is written so beautifully! Aw, more soon? :loved:

Yay! Ron and Hermione! Yay! Loved chapter :D

I love Ronmione so much! :loved:

Keep up the awesome work! :woot:

This is a really great chapter! I love it. :D

EEP! Cant wait for more, loves this chapter :D

yay! Neville's chosen!! can't wait for the games!

PAMS!

^Btw, hope you're ok now :)

Me niether. ;)

A chapter will come soon.

Thank you. I'm seriously tired and my throats really sore but I'm on the mend. :D

^hope you feel better now :D

And yay! Neville's chosen...And Ginny oh and Luna! Cant wait for the games :D

Heya! New reader!!
This is great!! I'm a little confused about some of the timing of some chapters, but it is working it's way out in my brain. :)
I love all the couples! R/Hr are so, so cute. And so are H/G!! YOu two have done a GREAT job with the characterizations! :D
-Rachel :)

yay! i can't wait for the tournament to begin! i thought there were going to be less competitors, though. oh well. great chapter. PAMS! :D

Thank You Maura :loved:
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The noise of the Great Hall rose suddenly as the shock of the last name that came out of the goblet finally emerged. Some names I wasn't surprised to hear (like Ginny's - though I'd much rather she'd stayed clear ) and I was happy for them all…well, maybe not Malfoy. A half empty plate sat in front of me, a goblet of pumpkin juice sat to its side. I made no indication I wanted to touch either; instead I was eagerly listening to the conversation that was flying all around me:

"Can you believe the contestants?..."

"Congratulations! You'll do fine..."

"Can you imagine the tasks you'll have to do? ..."

"Harry?" a voice said beside me. I turned to my best friend. The one and only Ronald Weasley.

"Yeah, mate?" I responded, finally taking hold of my drink.

"You've been staring into space for five minutes." I heard Ron say matter-of-factly before carrying on as if he'd said nothing. "Can you believe the list of contestants? Malfoy!" He laughed before leaning against the table.

"Oi! Ginny!" Ron shouted as his sister at which she responded with a "What?" and a glare

"Make sure you beat Malfoy." With a grin, Ron attacked his food once more, with a smile at the thought of Ginny beating Malfoy. I replaced my drink to the table and turned to offically congratulate Ginny myself, the Harry Potter way, but I was interrupted once more.

"Hey what about me? I can beat Malfoy any day!" Neville Longbottom, with far more confidence than he once had, looked both innocent and peeved at being forgotten again.

"You get him Neville!" I called over before laughing, everyone around me joining in.

"I'll show you Harry. I'm not some scared kid anymore," Neville responded, looking more annoyed. Ah I felt sorry for him.

"I don't think you are, I think you’re very brave." Dreamy Luna sat down next to Neville and gave him a peck on the check making Neville turn bright red. I laughed again, happy that everything seemed so light hearted these days like they once were.

"Anyway mate," Ron started in between mouthfuls of food so his words actually came out muffled (Hermione, hearing this, rolled her eyes,) "The way you killed that snake, Malfoy has no chance!" He finished, taking a sip of his drink.

He has a point, I thought. I looked from Ron to Neville. Everyone had gone quiet like me and thought back to the battle in which they had all fought for their lives. Everyone had been brave, including Neville with the way he had wielded that sword and killed the snake. I could see it clearly in my memories.

"You'll never believe what some of the Slytherins are doing!" A disgusted looking George Weasley, followed by Angela Johnson, said, sitting down on the other side of Ginny.

"What?" I heard Ginny ask impatiently.

"Betting on which one of us is going to lose first…" was his reply. We all cast looks towards the remaining Slytherins that were laughing and joking between them. Some things never change.

"If it's Malfoy again I swear I will..." Ron started to say, a few of us nodded our agreement.

"No it's not Malfoy, it's Nott and that lot," George explained as he pulled a plate towards himself. That was off, Malfoy was always the first to bet.

"He looks scared…" Hermione stated, talking for the first time in a while. I looked towards where she was looking. Malfoy did indeed look scared; then again with Pansy trying to kiss him every five minutes, it was no wonder...

"...If I ever turn out like Pansy, kill me!" The statement was directed at me but everyone laughed.

"You won’t, I promise," I told Ginny taking her hand and taking my eyes away from the Slytherin table, I gave Ginny a smile before giving her a quick kiss on the lips.

"I wonder what the first task is?" Dean said looking around, possibly for the answer.

"Hopefully not dragons," Lavender chimed in, as Parvati sat next to her nodding. I watched as Ginny rolled her eyes at me, and I fought back a laugh although it was hard.

"It won’t be anything like it was in the Tri-Wizard Tournment," Hermione piped up, sounding smart, I watched as Lavender glared her way. The tension around the table suddenly got worse. No one knew what to say.

"We better watch out for the Nargles…" Luna suddenly said breaking the silence.

"What?" Hermione asked.

"Nargles, they're all around us you know."

"That's stupid and you know it!"

Zoning out I turned towards Ginny once more and went to strike up a conversation but once again I was interrupted. Professor McGonagall, standing now, faced us all.

"I believe it's time for bed," was all she said before sitting down and striking up a conversation with Madam Pomfrey. I stood from my seat and waited till Ginny did the same. Putting my arm around her shoulders, we made our way out of the hall with our friends all around us.

First reply! Awesome job!!!
I can't believe Malfoy got in... though it actually isn't that surprising. Though I don't always like him, he does need a chance to prove himself.
The Neville thing is so cute! :D He is waaayyy braver than Malfoy any day (at least in my opinion ;) ).
The Malfoy looking scared about Pansy was really funny. :lol:

Just a quick comment on this; you may want to make it a little clearer at who's speaking, though I could figure it out the next line. Ginny, right?
Great job!!!!
-Rachel :)

I love it!!!!!!! Go Neville!
PAMS!

Loved the Pansy joke!
Go Ginny....And Neville!

Oh sorry I haven't been very well catched up. School life sucks for me

It was a great couple of chapters you both did an amazing job. Keep up the good work :)

♥Sarah

AH finally all caught up again! WOOHOO! This is awesome!
So are you saying that Draco actually has a thing for Ginny!? Is that what I'm understanding!?!? WOAH!
But these chapters are amazing. You two are seriously talented. Hands down the best. I absolutely love reading this.
More more more!! PLEASE let me know when you have a new chapter!!
PS: sorry haven't been on in awhile...college and work have taken over my life :/

Sorry!
 

Right Guys I have no idea where Lily's been to but I suspect she's really busy with school just like I am but I was afraid we would lose all you dear readers and the story would go in the inactive threads If I didn't post soon. This is just a little chapter to pass the time nothing really happens but nevertheless I hope you like I wrote this in about half an hour. Thank You To All Or Loyal Readers Who Waited. :loved:

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It grew colder as the weeks went by causing a lot more colds around the school then usual. The wind blew through the grounds and whipped round the branches of the trees there causing a loud screaming noise to fill the air. Frost settled on the grounds in the morning causing a crunchy sound whenever someone stepped on it. On this particular Sunday morning the frost had settled more than any other day signalling Winter drawing in. With a crunch of my feet I rubbed my cold hands together to try and stay warm, as I breathed out a faint cloud of mist formed itself before blowing away. I was waiting for someone. Feeling the cold I jumped lightly from foot to foot hoping she would come soon, it wasn't usual for her to be late and I was beginning to wonder. Just as I was about to turn around and leave the edge of the late to search for her I saw her rushing towards him.

Ginny Weasley – who was wearing a large warm coat over her casual clothes and a white bobbled hat sat on her head to keep her warm, her flaming red hair sitting flat against her shoulders. She looked beautiful. She too was wearing gloves but I knew she could feel the cold. As she neared I notice a smile on her face which in turn brought one to mine.

“I'm so sorry I'm late. I got caught up” She said as she jumped into step next to me. I took her gloved hand in mine and kissed her cheek lightly,

“It's alright, I was just about to go in search for you” I said as we began to stroll forward. The lake sat to the right of us and I took pleasure in looking over it, the water had yet to freeze over like it did every winter but I bet the water was so cold you'd freeze in it anyway. Stopping just a short away from where we had started and under a tree that me and Ginny both liked to sit under when we when we finally got some time alone and let go of each other's hands to sit on the cold ground.

I saw a shiver go up Ginny's spin as she got comfortable and before she could say anything I gathered her up into my arms and gave her a squeeze. I felt her snuggle close to me as she tried to get warm.

“Ginny I do wish you'd not participate in the games next month” I started with bringing up the conversation we'd had may times before. I heard her sigh,

“Harry you know I have to, My name was chosen and besides I want to participate” She told me for like the uptenth time that week. It was my time to sigh, I know there was nothing to do but I still felt there was something I could do to help. “Look at when you where in the Tiwizard Tournement, You couldn't back out then why should I now?” She added turning a little in my arms to look at me.

“At least let me help” I said knowing I was going to lose this battle yet again, “I don't want to see you get hurt” I added looking over her face. Leaning forward I felt her lips touch mine for a moment before pulling back. Moving her hand she leant it on my cheek before saying,

“I can defend myself perfectly but I'll look after myself I promise”

I watched her for a moment more trying to force my thoughts onto something else. I knew she could do it and I would be routing for her just as much as everyone else just I'd love to have her by my side throughout it all. Sighing my defeat I gave her a smile and pulled her close to me once more. It was certainly cold and I was suddenly wondering why they hadn't decided to meet in the common room by the fire, it was certainly early enough that no one else would be awake for a while.

“Winters coming” Ginny said rubbing her hands together, She turned her head to look over the lake like I had done a few minutes before. I too turned my gaze in that direction. Not far from where they sat a bird picked at the ground looking for food that he hoped would be there, It's black coat keeping him warm in the cold. We watched it for a moment before it opened it's wings and flew away.

“Should we go in? It's getting really cold” I heard my girlfriend say as she shifted in my arms. I felt guilty in asking her to meet me outside now, when I knew it would be this cold.

“Sorry” I said moving to stand up, Taking her hand I pulled her up next to me. She moved closer so she was practically in my arms once more.

“It's alright, I like being outside just I'm frozen to the bone! Let's go find a fire to warm ourselves before breakfast. Besides people might be waking soon” She gave him another kiss once more and I wound my around around her and brought her closer not ending the kiss. When It did end I felt my cheeks hot and my lips slightly swollen. Ginny looked the same, smiling I took her hand once more and lead her towards the castle saying nothing as it didn't need saying.

I love the H/G! <3

Brilliant job! :D

♥Stef♥

How cute! Loved it! H/G have alwyas been a favorite of mine. I can't wait to see what sort of tasks they will have! Loved it!
-Rachel :)

Aww! H/G = <3
PAMS!

H<3G
Forever!!!!!!!!!!!

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From all of Gringotts Goblins (and a special shout out from me!) Happy New Year! May 2012 allow your creativity to soar to new heights just like the dragon the year represents:loved:

Lovely work you two :D

sorry this has taken so long! :( and that it's so short! :blush:

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I smiled and brushed some hair out of her eyes.

Hermione blushed beneath her freckles. I don't think she's gotten used to the idea that we're “together” now. I hadn't. We were sitting on the rug in front of a burning fire, in the common room. I love the way the fire casts a glow on her skin.

“Uh, 'Mione?”

“Yes...Won-Won?” she teased.

I grimaced and she laughed. “C'mon...”I moaned. “This is serious.” “Oh, I'm sorry.” She tried to plaster on a serious face but failed. I rolled my eyes and scratched my arm. “I was wondering if... if you'd like to run away with me.” Hermione gasped and was instantly serious. “Ron..” I placed a finger on her lips to keep her quiet. “Look, I'm not saying we should elope, though I am open to the idea,” she smiled slightly when I said this. “Just, go to Australia, leave behind the Golden trio and maybe...we could find your parents.”

Her eyes shone and she burst into tears.

Not exactly the reaction I wanted. “Please don't cry.” I brushed away the tears with the back of my hand. “It was only an idea.” But she was on top of me, knocking me down onto the rug and kissing every inch of my face, half-sobbing. “Uh...what?” “Th-that is the sweetest th-thing someone has ever told me.”

“Why are you crying?” “Because I'm so touched!” She finally met my lips and after kissing me for what seemed like hours she pulled away and smiled a watery smile at me. “I would love to go to Australia with you.” She kissed me again, and this time I was over my shock and kissed her back, on hand in her hair and an other on her back.

When we pulled away, I'm not sure who did it. Maybe we pulled away at the same time? I dunno. She smiled warmly at me. “I love you.” she whispered. Warmth spread out through me, and I don't think I've felt happier. “I love you too.” She smiled again and helped me get up.

“Wait! What's that?” She pulled up my sleeve and frowned at the green spot on my arm. I tugged my arm away and shook down my sleeve not meeting her gaze. “Ron...is that what I think it is?” she asked, her voice wobbly. I said nothing and my silence spoke louder then words. She gasped and laid a supportive hand on my shoulder...

This. Is. So. Cute!
I loved it! (if you can't tell :lol:)
You have really got me thinking and I have no clue what they have just found on Ron's arm. I can't wait to find out!
Australia? With Ron? Adorable!
-Rachel :)

Aww! The cute couple! What happened to Ron's arm?

PAMS!

New Reader! I absolutely love your girls' work! I hope Ron's okay... Can't wait for more!
~sam~

The chapter is brillant! :woot:

Can't wait for more! :D

♥Stef♥

Thank You Maura.
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The days till the first class came and went quickly for everyone; even those that were not competing were feeling nervous for those that were. I was feeling nervous for my friends that were competing; not for Draco, however. He had caused me and my friends so much trouble over the years that I really couldn't care that much about him. Sighing, I closed the large bound book I had been reading and placed it on the redwood table beside the sofa I was perched on. It was late at night, and I was sitting in front of the roaring fire in the common room. Not many people were still up, and for that I was glad. I should have been happy, I know, but I wasn't. Something was bugging me – eating away at me – and I was hopeless at figuring it out. All I knew was that something bad was going to happen soon; I suspected in the games.

Shaking my head, and the thoughts away with it, I rubbed the exhaustion from my eyes and stood up, yawning and stretching my arms. I should probably get some sleep, I thought. I knew tomorrow was going to be a busy day: The last day of normalcy before the games. Friday, to be exact. I was both excited and scared. Now, however, my bed welcomed me and I went willingly to it.

The next morning, the sun shone brightly and I was woken by a loud bang that came from somewhere on my right. Groaning, I turned to my side to find the source: my friend and best mate Seamus was jumping on his left foot as he held his right in his hands. He hopped around the stone floor muttering curse words to himself as I watched, and I couldn't help but laugh.

“What have you done mate?” I asked him, pushing myself into a sitting position in bed. Seamus turned at my voice and gingerly placed his foot on the floor once more.

“Sorry if I woke you mate, dropped my book on my foot...” He bent to pick it up from the floor and threw it at me as I tried and failed to hold in the laughter. Dodging the book, I bent over, holding my sides as I continued to laugh. “It's not funny!” Seamus cried. I nodded and wiped the tears from my eyes.

“Of course, sorry mate, but how on earth did you manage that?” I asked catching my breath. Seamus began to explain how he had woken up early and started reading before deciding to change and go to breakfast without waking anyone up. I sat down on the side of my bed again and looked around the room. More people were groaning and shifting in the beds indicated they too were slowly waking up. It was a Sunday after all; no one likes being woken up this early on a Sunday.

“...and then the book just slipped from my fingers and fell onto my foot!” Seamus was telling me as I focused my attention back on him.

“Nothing just slips from your hands and falls you know…” I told him, going in search for some new clothes. Seamus did the same as Neville sat up in bed.

“It does, we are wizards, anything can happen!” Seamus insisted.

“You probably just imagined that something happened, you probably dropped the book,” I tried telling him, but Seamus was shaking his head vigorously.
“No, someone made it move, I had a firm grip on the thing..” he insisted. I sighed as I pulled some jeans and a top on.

“What are you on about?” I heard Harry ask from the other side of the room as he stood up from bed; turning my head, I watched him stretch.

“Seamus thinks someone's making his books fly across the room,” I told him, rolling my eyes.

“I never said making them fly, besides my book fell onto my foot!” Seamus cried, and again I rolled my eyes.

“You’re tired mate, what time did you get to bed last night?” I asked him, pulling on my shoes.

“Earlier then you, that's for sure. What time did you finish that book of yours last night?” I heard Seamus ask; I shrugged and hazarded a guess.

“I dunno, midnight. I couldn't sleep…” At last I was ready for the day. I sat back on my bed as Seamus, too, put on his shoes and Harry pulled on a jumper. As for Neville? He was still sitting in bed, looking green in the face.

“You all right Neville?” I called across the room, making him jump; he looked my way but said nothing. In the end he nodded and pulled the covers off himself and stumbled out of bed.

“Yeah..” He sounded half hearted about his answer however; I figured I had a fair guess as to what he was thinking.

“You'll do fine mate, you’re a hero, never forget that,” I reassured him. Neville smiled at me—a smile which I returned—but I couldn't shake the feeling he had a good reason to be afraid, something wasn't right. “Anyway, I'm starved let's go to breakfast!” Jumping up from bed, I walked towards the door and Seamus followed with Harry. Stopping at the door I turned to Neville, “You coming mate?” I asked.

“I'll be down in a minute,” He responded with a nod.

“I was NOT imagining it when I said someone made my book fall!” Seamus cried as we left the dormitory. So he was still on that. I hit him mockingly around the back of the head and said;

“Give it up mate, you were dreaming...” With a laugh I ran down the steps and into the slowly filling common room below.

Great chappie :)

Great chapter!
But oh, no I don't have a good feeling about this. Everytime something big happens at the school, something always goes wrong.... I hope it's no one but especially not Gin, though that would make for interesting chapters. ;)
-Rachel :)

This chapter has been really great! I'm glad Seamus was mentioned a fair bit in this chappie. ^_^

Great job!

♥Stef♥

You're welcome ^.^ Great job

LOL I love it! Seamus is so funny!

PAMS!

Challenge 1 - the Chimera
 

Okay caught up from September to know...Had lots to read...Loved them all :)
They were great!
Nice first challange...

Aaahh! Cute!
I loved how Ginny was willing to stay behind and everything! Awesome!
-Rachel :)

Yay loved it go Ginny!!!

New reader:) I luved this and cant wait for moooooooooooooore:glomp:

- Amy x

*pokes you both to write more sooooooooon*

few spelling mistakes here and there that are sort of distracting, but a very very enjoyable read :D