Hello! I'm breaking a couple rules, but I changed the ages of some Gryffindors. I'm sorry! I hate when people do, but my story continues after Hogwarts. I didn't want the story to get too repetitive with how many years Katie had to go back.

At the beginning of my story:

Oliver -7th year

Angelina&Katie -6th

Weasley twins -5th

Alicia -4th

I know what you're thinking… but I promise it's going to be wonderful. Katie and Oliver are my favorite couple, so trust me and read! There are a lot of things I have never read in a Katie Oliver Fic so enjoy!

It's starts during Harry's 3rd year, and is from Katie's point of view!

I own nothing at all, just write a little fanction

There's a specific smell to platform nine and three-quarters every year on September first. I can't quite put it into words, but it has never failed to make me smile as I step through the barrier to a new year.

"Come on Baby Kate! We need to get out of the way for the rest of Hogwarts to get through," my older brother Kevin joked as he maneuvered myself and my trunk through the crowded platform with ease. I guess I could probably part a crowd and carry the heavy trunk if I were a professional qudditich player for Puddlemere, but he makes it look so easy it's slightly annoying.

Kevin is my older brother, and one of my closest friends. Despite our age difference, (I'm one of the youngest in the 6th year at Hogwarts, and he is already 23) I have always considered my brother one of the few people I can confide in. A lot of things have changed over the years, but Kevin and I's relationship never will. He will always be my protective older brother.

"Baby Kate, you're getting so old! What year is this for you now? 9th year of going off to Hogwarts? Don't worry! You'll pass the NEWT level classes someday," He smirked at me, as I roll my eyes at my childhood nick name he insists on using in public.

"If I remember correctly, I am the smarter of the two of us. I'm sure dad will side with me on that," I laugh as he shoots me a glare. Academics had never been his strong point in school. He was smart, but didn't really apply himself to anything but qudditich …and girls.

"If I didn't know any better, that tone almost seemed sarcastic. But don't worry, I know that my baby sister would never antagonize me, because I'm bigger and stronger than her," he said in a deeper voice than normal as he stood up straight, trying to look intimidating.

I laughed, "Kev, I'm going to miss you so much." I gave in to our little game of avoiding goodbye. I decided it was time to stop beating around the bush and just say it. He needed to be on time for practice for once too. As he wrapped his arms around me to hug me goodbye, I heard a couple of murmurs from girls standing close by.

He looked around, "Looks like my stalkers are jealous of you." I shook my head at the idea. He always calls the media/fans his stalkers, and never lets the attention get to him. I'm glad fame hasn't changed him. Even if it is hard for me to fathom, he is one of the most eligible bachelors in the whole wizarding world according to Witch's Weekly. "I'm going to miss having you around the house, and seeing you every day," Kevin smiled sadly.

I heard a couple of girls whisper after he smiled, I guess I should be used to it by now. My friends have always turned into blushing little girls whenever he came around. Well actually it wasn't just my friends ..everyone has always thought Kevin to be insanely good looking. He was always tall for his age, but he now stands at about 6 feet 2 inches. He also has the build of a professional qudditich player from all of his long practices, and is not so lanky like he was when he was younger. He has light brown hair and handsome features that look a lot like my father's, while my smaller more feminine features come from my mum's side. The only feature we have in common are our mum's strikingly green eyes.

It's honestly one of the only features I really like on myself. I'm much smaller than my brother, but sort of tall for a girl at 5 feet 7 inches. Alicia always says she is jealous of my long legs, but I have never thought they were exceptional. I have very long blonde hair, but it has a slight wave to it that never goes away unless I use magic. I tan easy in the summer thanks to my dad. When I was younger I always wished I had the same light brown hair that my parents and brother had. I always felt a little left out, but my blonde hair also made me look like Alicia's sister. I smiled as I thought of Alicia's family and mum. She had been my mum's best friend since Hogwarts, and after my mum died Alicia's mum became my second mum.

"Sorry I have to leave so early, but I can't be late for practice again. Have a great year, and good luck in qudditich. Bring Gryffindor a victory. Ollie might go crazy if you don't win it this year."

"Yeah, I'm worried about his mental health as it is already. Good luck to you too this season. I'll be reading what you're up to in the papers, but I'll make sure to write you with updates on how my year is going," I smirked. He hates how his personal life ends up in the papers.

"Yeah well don't give Snape too hard of a time in potions Miss O," He raised his eyebrow in retaliation.

"You're just jealous," I said with a wave as I started to drag my trunk towards the train. How did he carry this so easily? It was so heavy, probably the heaviest trunk I've ever packed. What made it so much more heavy this year? ..Probably from all those cloths Grandmum made me buy. I let out a huff as I finally got it up onto the train.

"Let me help you with that Miss Bell," Came a nasty voice from behind me.

I turned around and backed away from Flint who was much too close for my liking, "Thanks, but no thanks. I can handle it from here Flint," I said as I started down the train in the opposite direction as fast as I possibly could. That boy creeps me out, and he always around the corner, just lurking..

"KATIE!" Came a very familiar voice in front of me. I smile at the twins as they run towards me.

"What a sight for sore eyes," Fred said with a smirk. "I've been with that ugly guy all week just waiting to come back to Hogwarts."

"Gred, we're identical twins!" George said in a fake exasperated tone as he took my trunk from me.

"Thanks George," I said before Fred went off on a tangent about how he was the better looking twin on so many levels, and how he pitied George and his terrible features. Within minutes I was laughing so hard, I was having a difficult time catching my breath. I sat down on the bench in the twin's compartment and smiled at them. They are some of the greatest friends to have, and can always make me laugh.

"So how was the rest of your summer?" I asked as Fred sat down next to me and George laid on the bench across from us.

"Nothing too big happened after we all got together at your house 2 weeks ago. It was nice to see everyone from the team, well not everyone since Oliver and Harry couldn't go ..but still." George was saying as Alicia walked in and he stopped talking to help her put her things away. I smiled to myself. It was so obvious that he likes her, but Alicia's in denial. Maybe this year will be their year.

Fred picked up the conversation his twin had begun, "Yeah, where was he all summer? I was expecting a billion summer practices! We didn't see him once."

I shrugged, "I know Oliver's oldest girl cousin was getting married. Her younger brother Timmy was busy with wedding plans all summer, so Kevin was antsy without his partner in crime. Since their families are close Oliver probably had to do wedding plans as well."

"Oh yeah, wasn't the wedding yesterday?" Alicia asked as she sat down across from me next to George who was lounging to take up more than half the bench.

"I think so," I said nonchalantly, as I noticed Alicia give me a once-over.

"Wow Katie, you look even tanner than last weekend! How come we both lay out together, but you're the only one that gets tan! I'm so jealous!" Alicia said with a pout.

"I think you look tan," George said with a shrug. As Alicia looked at him with a smile, Fred snorted. "Aren't you going to give me a compliment now too?" George tried to cover up the open compliment he had just given her.

Alicia didn't notice how embarrassed George really was, but pretended to try and think of one, "Hmmmmmm, let me think …You're hair looks red today."

George crinkled his nose, while Fred and I began to howl with laughter as Angelina and Oliver walked in.

"I think she agrees with what I was saying earlier George. I am the better looking twin!" Fred shouted as he began to parade around the room in an obnoxious model walk. I only began to laugh harder and Alicia joined me as Oliver and Angelina sat down next to me discussing qudditich.

At the end of last year Angelina had become more into qudditich, which was probably because she wants to be appointed captain next year. That is fine with me. I don't want that responsibility. I have seen how crazy it makes people. Oliver is a perfect example of that..

Speaking of crazy, Oliver was talking with too much enthusiasm for how close he was sitting next to me. His arms were all over the place as he explained to Angelina a new play he thought up over the summer. I gave a look to Alicia telling her how annoyed I was by him and his over the top hand gestures. She sort of smiled and rolled her eyes in reply.

It's funny how best friends can have conversations without saying anything. Even though Alicia is two years behind me in school we have always been really close. It's probably because our mums were friends, so we grew up together. When I was younger, Alicia was the sister I never had. She was always there for me after my mum died.

I just smile and move to the very edge of the bench to get away from Oliver and his qudditich talk. I'm sure I will hear more than my fair share throughout the course of this year, so I don't want to draw attention to myself yet. Then I would have to pretend to be interested in the qudditich talk for the rest of the ride to Hogwarts.

Fred gave me a look too and shot me a wink. That could only mean trouble. He was probably bored and looking for entertainment. I gave him a look and pretended to be annoyed, "What do you want Fred?"

"Oh, I was just giving you the okay to come over here and sit on my lap before Oliver knocks you out without even realizing it," Fred said with a glance at Oliver, who was now glaring at him. Fred looked at me and gestured towards his knee and wriggled his eye brow.

I laughed, "Honestly, I'd rather stay here. Oliver doesn't mind if I'm in his way, right?"

Oliver gave me a look for encouraging Fred, "I don't mind at all Kates. I don't think it would be safe for you to go over there. He probably wants to test some new product on you."

I nodded, "Good point. But don't let me bother you. Continue your qudditich talk.."

I turned away to have some time to think, and honestly ..avoid him. Talking to Oliver was never good for me, especially when he used that nick name. No one else calls me that, but he always makes a point to.

He had always been around when I was younger. Since he's cousins with Kevin's best friend Timmy, and Oliver was an only child; Kevin, Timmy, and Oliver were all very close. So by default, a lot my summers were spent with Oliver then too. And if we're going to be honest, I always had a slight crush on him when I was younger ..okay wait, if I was REALLY going to be honest with myself. I guess, I still have a slight crush on my captain. Every time I haven't seen him in a while, I finally think I'm going to be over him. Then I see my qudditich obsessed captain and my heart rate quickens and I feel slightly nervous in a way that no other boy makes me feel. You would think that an entire summer would be long enough to get over someone…

"EARTH TO KATIE!" Fred's face came into view as he yelled for my attention.

I gasped in shock, "Sheesh Fred, not so loud."

"Well it's not my fault that you didn't listen to me the first 5 times I said your name," He said with a shrug.

"Sorry I was just thinking, what did you want?" By this point, my face was red with embarrassment.

"Play exploding snap with us!" He demanded like an excited little kid. Guess all was forgiven for ignoring him. I shrugged and stood up to play.

..

The Gryffindor table seemed more crowded than usual as I squeezed into a seat between Fred and Oliver. The sorting was about to begin, and I looked around the room for familiar faces. I couldn't help but to smile, it was nice to be back with everyone.

"So Kates, I saw Kevin as he was leaving for practice. He said you're worried about my mental health," Oliver whispered in my ear as the first years began walking down the aisle towards the sorting hat behind McGonagall. Awww, so cute and little.

I turned slightly back towards him, "You know more than anyone, that Kevin has a way of twisting words. But to answer your question, I will be worried about your mental health if we lose the cup. Don't you agree Ollie?" I finished with a smirk.

He shook his head as if to rid himself of the thought of losing, "The only person that can call me that is your brother, and that's only because he could beat me up. I've definitely outgrown my old nickname."

I giggled, "You know you're about 2 inches taller than my brother now, and soon you'll surpass him in weight. I think you could take him!"

"Honestly, that's one guy I would always want on my team, and to never be against him."

I nodded, "That's probably smart. Who knows what Kevin would resort to, to manage a victory.. but speaking about teams he was telling me, that Puddlemere is keeping an eye on you this year. How does that make you feel Ollie?"

He gave me a small, shy smile, "I just have to hope they like what they see, but will you quit calling me that!"

I shook my head looking innocent, "Not a chance, you'll always be Ollie to me!"

He was about to reply when Fred turned around in the most pompous manner with Percy's glasses on, "I am head boy and I would appreciate it if you two kept it down, and showed me the amount of respect I deserve!"

I had to disguise my laughter as a cough as the real Percy sent me a glare from down the table. I was giggling uncontrollably as Fred continued to impersonate his older brother perfectly. Percy sent me another glare and I tried to get a-hold of myself, but I couldn't with Fred being such a goof. It was amazing how well the twins could impersonate someone, down to the slightest detail of their personality and mannerisms.

Suddenly Oliver turned my chin with his hand, so I was facing him, "If you keep watching him you'll never stop laughing. There's only so much Percy can take before he comes over here to take points. I would know. He's my roommate."

I simply nod trying not to make it too obvious how uncomfortable I feel having my face that close to his. When he finally let his hand drop back into his lap, my heart rate didn't seem to slow, "So how busy has your dad been with the Quidditich World Cup being in England next year?" He asked trying to change the subject, and distract me from Fred.

I shrugged, "You know my dad, always working a little too hard. He was barely home this summer though. Only Kevin and I home for most of the meals. Your dad is in sports too in Scotland. I bet he's been busy as well."

"Oh yeah, he's been so busy mum has to make him promise to come home for dinner. She likes eating dinner together during the summer and holidays since it's a rare occasion." I nodded with a smile. I've met his mum a couple of times, and she was the most kindhearted woman I had ever met. Very friendly and seemed like the family oriented type.

"I bet she misses her baby boy Ollie so much while he's away at school," I joked and Oliver actually blushed slightly.

Fred started laughing behind me, "Yeah, Ollie the momma's boy."

I laughed as Oliver gave Fred a warning look, but Fred continued to taunt him by making baby references as the food appeared in front of us. "Does Ollie want me to pass him the chicken, or even feed him? Here comes the train Ollie, open up! Choo choo!" Fred held a chicken in front Oliver's mouth with a straight face as I started to put food on my plate. Suddenly, I didn't even know it happened because he moved so quickly, but Fred was whining about how much his arm hurt. Oliver must have punched him ..or something.

"Bloody HELL Oliver. Katie said it first, why didn't you punch her," Fred pouted.

"Kates knows when to shut up, but you don't Fred," Oliver said quietly.

"Whatever I'm going to be bruised tomorrow but ..You know what I think," Fred said and then turned to talk to Angelina.

"Katie what classes did you decide to take? I can't remember." Alicia asked. She had been discussing class schedules with the Longbottom boy. Alicia was always so nice to everyone, and Longbottom always looks a little lonely.

"Well, I decided on transfiguration, charms, defense, herbology, potions, Care of Magical Creatures and unfortunately arithmancy. My dad insisted. Kevin was naturally good at that class, but it's so hard for me."

Alicia nodded sympathetically, "You'll be fine. You always are."

I sighed as I opted out of dessert, and decided to leave the Great Hall early. I had to go to the bathroom so badly, and I needed to not sit so close to Oliver.

Angelina and Alicia caught up with me as I was leaving. "Why were you hurrying out of there?" Angelina complained. "They were just putting out the desserts, and I had been planning on getting a huge piece of chocolate cake to eat."

I laughed. Angelina has always had a terrible sweet tooth, "I didn't make you leave Ang."

She rolled her eyes, "Well you didn't make me, but I've missed you two! Plus we have to do our first night slumber party, which always starts right after the feast."

I blushed, because our ritual had escaped my mind, "Okay let's go. I have some chocolate for you in our room."

..

We were all laying on mine and Angelina's beds. We had pushed them together when we had first gotten in the room. The curtains were now closed, and we had no idea what was going on outside of them because Angelina set a silencing spell. No one could hear what we were saying, and we couldn't hear them. There were 2 other girls in the 6th year dorm, but Angelina's strong personality didn't really get along with them. We didn't usually talk very much even though I got along with them fine.

"Sooo Katie, the topic of the night," Alicia paused as she glanced over and Angelina. I looked at them in confusion, before she gushed excitedly. "WHAT was that between you and Oliver at dinner?"

I shook my head, "I should have known you two would make something out of that!"

"But really Katie! How could we not! The way he turned your head away from Fred ..it almost looked as if he were about to kiss you right at the Gryffindor table in front of all of us! I honestly couldn't believe what I was seeing."

"It looked romantic," Alicia added. She was watching my face carefully, so I just shrugged, "Besides the fact that it wasn't romantic, and he was just trying to avoid a confrontation with his power hungry roommate who was made head boy."

Angelina just shook her head, "I think this is the year for you two. He's liked you for forever, and I know you've always liked him. I think he's finally realized it!"

I laid back on the bed, "That's never going to happen guys. At one point I might have believed you, but I don't anymore." I rolled on my side, signaling that I had to get to sleep. It was late and we have classes tomorrow I heard Alicia whisper something to Angelina. Probably telling her to drop it. Angelina always brings this up at the beginning of the school year ..

I was over Oliver Wood, I told myself ..my pathetic little crush from childhood on my captain ended at the end of last year when he said goodbye in that stupid Scottish accent. I rolled over trying to clear my head of his permanently wind-blown brown hair, and warm dark brown eyes. Sometime after that I fell asleep worrying about the long day ahead of me.

..

I'm going to be late. I'm going to be late. The words were chanting in my head matched the rhythm of my frantic footsteps down the dark corridor of the dungeon. Almost there …I got in the room and scanned for open seats. The one thing that I didn't want to do today was attract attention to myself. The only Gryffindor in a potions class with Snape was not a good place to be.

I sat down in the only open seat towards the front and began to get my paper and quill out quietly. I wanted to be ready to take notes when class started.

"I don't think he saw you sneak in, so you're safe," Came a whisper next to me.

I spun towards the voice in shock feeling slightly startled, but couldn't help but smile when I saw Cedric sitting next to me. How I had not noticed I was sitting by him was unusual, but he completely surprised me. We've always been friendly towards each other. Our dads work together and grandparents are friends, but I had never really hung out with him since he is in Hufflepuff. Our friendship was just the occasional chat in class. "Thanks for keeping an eye out for me. I know this class will be miserable since I'm the only Gryffindor. Maybe having you as an ally will make this class tolerable."

He smiled, "I'm honestly only here to be support for the poor, only, smart Gryffindor in potions."

I laughed, and was about to respond, but Snape started class so I put my head down to take notes.

"I'm glad to see the best of the best in this class," he began with a smirk. "Even if there are a few surprises. We seem to have weeded out the problems from previous years. Today we will begin by you showing me what you want to get out of the class. Pick a potion, and brew it before the end of the class. Begin."

While the rest of the class began to scramble about, trying to get their supplies. I started my fire and sat for a second, deciding which potion to do by looking at the table of contents. …how to choose …My brother and I had been debating the topic of luck over the break, and this was the first time it was in the text book. That meant that it was difficult enough, but could I do it? …I'll try.

I smiled as I made my decision and got to work. As terrible as Snape had always been to me, I had found out at the OWLS exam, that I had a natural talent for brewing.

I completely lost track of the rest of the room as I worked. Stirring my cauldron as I added the ingredients. I wanted to get as far as I could. Katie Bell was anything but a slacker, even if Snape disagreed.

There were 5 minutes left in class, and I had completed to the simmering portion. I put my potion in a glass and topped it. I began to clean my area as I felt someone walk up behind me.

"Well Miss Bell, I see you took the easy way out. I'm not surprised," came a stern voice.

I turned around feeling nervous, and I knew he could tell, "Honestly sir, I challenged myself."

He laughed, "Of course you did. As you have probably already noticed, Gryffindor members don't have a talent for this class. Considering the lack of skill in your house, I might call them incompetent."

I looked around as I finished cleaning up my desk, "I guess I didn't notice. But here is my Felix Felices, sir." I handed it to him and practically sprinted out of the class. I didn't want to hear his snide remarks. I was so happy to be out of that class and on my way to lunch. I was almost to the Great Hall when Cedric stopped me.

"KATIE!" I heard him yell.

I paused and waited for him as I shifted my bag full of books from one shoulder to the other, "Yeah?" I asked as he came close.

He was breathing slightly faster than normal from trying to catch up, "I just thought you would want to know that Snape looked really impressed by your potion."

I looked at him in shock, "Really?"

"Yes, he didn't say anything though. That would have been too much for him," Cedric joked.

I smiled and then waved to Oliver and the twins as they walked by, "Thanks for telling me that Cedric. That seriously made my day!"

"No problem, see you around Katie." He said as we started walking to our own house tables.

I sat down and let my bag land heavily next to me, "Hey boys!" I said cheerily. They said hey as they put food in their mouths at an exponential rate.

"So what was that with you and Cedric?" George asked with a smirk.

I blushed, and was about to tell him the good news about Snape, but of course. The twins jump to conclusions.

"YOU like him?" Fred whispered furiously as he glared over at the next table.

"I heard you say he made your day," George mock whispered.

I laughed, "No! Cedric was just nice to me in potions, and I needed that since I'm the only Gryffindor in there with Snape. I'm happy because apparently Snape was impressed by my potion."

The twins looked at me in shock. I just nodded, "See, now stop assuming things about my love life. It's complicated enough without you two butting in."

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