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Real Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter, JK Rowling does. That should be apparent by now. This was written for The Worst Fic Challenge issued by Precious Rin over at harrypotterfanfiction. I wanted to torture Justin because he's my most hated character and thus was born a very badly written fic that's actually enjoyable if you can get past the first few paragraphs (and I highly encourage that). I had a blast writing it even though it was torture knowing I was posting crap. This is also posted at HPFF and you can see the really bad banner I made with Paint. Love and cookies to anyone who wanders that way ;) There were worse ones that others made for their fics but I'm rather proud of mine. It's awful. Anyway, thanks for stopping by!

Discalimer: I don't own Harry Potter or any of the stuff you recocgnize here cuz i'm not Jo Rowling. I wish I was though cuz then I'd be totally rich. But I'm not so that sucks but oh well :) lol I do own the character Arianalei. She's a really cool character so I think you'll love her. R&R's are much appreciated!!!!!! Love and Kisses!!!!

The Coward's Potion

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You're Beautiful

(James Blunt)

You're beautiful
You're beautiful it's true
I saw your face in a crowded place
And I don't know what to do
'Cause I'll never be with you

Justin Finch-Fletchly could hardly keep his eyes open. He was so bored. He hated History of Magic. Being muggleborne and never knowing anything about magic until recieving his letter of acceptance to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the History class used to fasinate him but after 5 years of professor Binns's droning about troll raids and giant wars, it wasn't fun anymore. Justin felt himself falling into that welcome blackness of sleep again but startled awake when his chin slipped from his hand that was being propped up by his elbow that rested on his desk and his forhead hit his desk with a loud thump. Blushing a bright shade of burgandy, Justin tried to not notice the snickers from the students in the class.

It was then that he a girl he had never noticed before sitting 2 rows straight to his left. noticed her, sitting two rows straight to his left. She had long chestnut brown hair that flowed passed the back of her chair with a sparkly clip holding back the sides so he could see her georgeous profile. Her eyes, or what he could see of them were a light chocolate brown.

Who was she and why had he never seen her before? He had to find out.

Justin leaned over to his friend Ron Weasley and pointed his attention to the girl who was now chewing thoughtful on her quill. "Who's the girl?" he whispered.

Ron looked at him odd. "Dude, what rock have you been living under? That's Arianalei Warbeck. You know, the singer? She's the daughter of Celestina Warbeck."

"The Celestina Warbeck? The international music sensation?"

"Yup."

"Wow. I've never heard of Arianalei Warbeck. She's georgous."

"She's freaking famous."

"Guess she'd never notice a guy like me, huh?"

"Probably not."

"When did she get here?"

"I don't know. Just transfered I think."

"From what school?"

Ron sighed loudly. "Look, if I don't take notes on this lesson 'Mione's gonna be mad at me and I really don't wanna have to put up with her ranting. You like her so much, ask her out."

Justin blushed burgandy again. "Oh no, I couldn't."

"C'mon, there's that Winter ball thing 'Mione's dragging me to next week. Now's as good as a time as any."

"She's probably already got a date."

"Guess you'll never find out then, will you," Ron shrugged and went back to doodling on his parchment.

Justin thought about this. Ron was right. He woud never know if he didn't ask. After the bell rang and the students rushed to get as far away from professor Binns as they could, justin held back and watched Arianalei calmly gathering her books into her bag. Her long hair fell into her face and she blew it away with a small puff of breath from her red painted mouth, causing Justin to go numb from the head down. He tried to move toward her but he couldn't seem to move his feet. To justin's horror she looked up at him and caught him staring at her. He didn't need to know, he decided, and now was as good as a time as any to run away. His numbed fingers lost the books in his grasp and made a horrible mess on the floor and he tripped over his own toes, sending him flying stomach first to the floor. To his pure embarasement she began giggling horribly. Her milk chocolate eyes brimed with tears of amusement from his display. Still laughing, she knelt down to help him bather his mess, seeing as he was currently paralyzed.

"I'm sorry, but you should have seen yourself. It was like something from a Will Smith movie." When he remained silent she pushed her hand out to him. "My name's Arianalei."

Right away Justin heard her strong American accent. He wanted to ask her about that. He wanted to tell her his name too. He wanted to ask her out. He tried to speak but it seems his voice was cooperating with him about as much as his body was. Instead a strangled gagging sound escaped him.

Arianalei gave him a odd look and continued smiling pleasantly. "You can call me Arlie though." Still he was silent. "OK guess I'll cya later."

And then she was gone.

"Arlie," he whispered her name to himself and smiled to himself.

a/n I know it's short. I'll do better on the next chapter I swear!!!