Disclaimer: I don't own any of these characters; they all belong to the wonderful JK Rowling! Oh, and Wood MUST be pictured as Sean Biggerstaff. I'd have it no other way and neither should you!

Chapter One

"I'm so glad to be getting back to school!" Alicia exclaimed to me. "Aren't you? I mean, I've just missed…everybody, I guess." I noticed that she hesitated before saying everybody, but I didn't say anything about it. I knew she was probably thinking about George. It's so obvious to everyone but themselves that they fancy each other! I'm glad I'm not that dense.

"I bet you've missed Oliver then, eh Katie?"

"Uh. I guess, Alicia…" I replied. She gave me this weird smile, but I wasn't sure what she was getting at. "Where is everyone?" I asked, changing the subject away from this Oliver weirdness. "We weren't that early to get on the train, were we?"

"Yeah, look." She pointed out the window to where I could see two blurs of red hair run by. Fred and George. Very soon after they had entered out compartment.

"'Ello ladies!" Fred smiled widely at us.

"Nice to see you two lovely girls again." George grinned sheepishly and sat down quickly next to Alicia, as if someone would steal his spot if he didn't move quickly enough. Fred plopped down on the seat by me and turned to look at me. He looked into my eyes and smiled, "Oliver should be here any minute." He nudged me and winked. Okay…what the hell is with everyone! Oliver's my FRIEND. Just that. We're very good friends, mind you. And I love him dearly. But I don't think of him like that. Do I? No. Of course not! That's ridiculous. Katie Bell, you're being defensive against yourself, now stop it!

As soon as I had mentally convinced myself that I didn't have any sort of romantic feelings for Wood, the aforementioned Oliver walked into our compartment, Angelina following. Ange squeezed in next to Fred and Oliver sat down next to me. I looked over at Fred and he winked again and nodded. What does that mean? Why is everyone being so weird?

"So…Angelina, George, Alicia, you guys want to go see if we can go find the sweets trolley?" Fred asked quickly.

"Nah, I think I'll just stay…" Alicia began, but was quickly cut off by George, "No, he's right let's go. Come on…please? Pretty please?" I looked at Alicia and saw her shake her head and smile, "Oh…right. Okay, then." She looked over to me and shrugged as she walked out into the corridor. Something is definitely going on here…

"So…" I begin, not really sure what to say since the awkwardness has already set in.

"How was your holiday?" Oliver asked, looking at the floor. Why won't he look at me?

"It was fun. I got to hang out with my sister a lot. She lives in this muggle town, New York, so it was really interesting. We got to see a lot of muggle movies and plays and things."

"That sounds fun." He replied, still looking at the ground, a sad tinge to his voice.

"Are you okay?" I asked him. He really seemed upset about something and it was worrying me.

"Yeah…it's just…" he trailed off and looked out the window.

"What? Oliver, you know whatever it is, you can tell me!" I touched his arm and he looked up at my face and into my eyes. I never realized how gorgeous his eyes are. KATIE! Now is NOT the time. He's obviously really upset about something and all you can think about is how gorgeous his eyes are…damn. I DO like him, don't I? No, I can't. He's my friend. He's one of my best friends…I can't do this!

"Well…I think…I think…" What is it? "I think I might have feelings for someone who doesn't like me back." Damn it. I should've known. Of COURSE he likes someone! Why not? I mean, he could have anyone he wanted, what on earth would make me for a second think I have a chance?

"Oh…" I was about to ask who, but Ange, Alicia, and the twins returned just then with armfuls of sweets.

Okay, that's it for chapter one! Please PLEASE read and review and let me know what you all think! I'm sort of new to this, and I swear I'll keep this story up. Just keep me with reviews so I'll feel a lot like updating! I should have the next chapter up soon enough, but it might be a little slow after that, I've got final exams coming up next week. But after that I'm home free for about 2 and a half weeks! That's lots of late night writing time, which is usually when it's easiest for me!