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A/N: This is my first HP fic, so obviously also my first Oliver Katie fic. I've got a Tamora Pierce one but dunno if your interested. Anyway, hope you enjoy the first chapter, it's sorta long so I might cut it in half, so don't expect the rest to be so long!

Chapter 1: Graduation

The great hall was packed to the brim with parents, relatives, the magicked ceiling showed a perfect blue skyed day with the occasional white cloud.

Once, where the tables of four great houses sat, now was row after row of seats. A long luxurious spread of red carpet lead from the grand doors of the great hall to the massive podium that now occupied the space where the teachers table was once located.

The house colours adorned the walls, creating a feel of magnificence and elegance.

Suddenly a great hush washed over the hall of people. The teachers and guests quickly sat in their allocated seats as Dumbledore positioned himself in the middle of the podium.

The headmaster raised his arms and in a gracious voice announced: "Welcome, welcome all. We are all gathered here to see off another generation of great witches and wizards. I must say that I'm extremely proud of this years graduates, they have all developed so much since all those years ago when they entered this very hall to be sorted."

Dumbledore's eyes twinkled at the masses of guests as he said: "and so, let the ceremony begin."

Outside the closed doors of the grand hall, several hundred graduating students shuffled nervously under the scrutinising gaze of professor McGonagall. It was just like first year all over again, waiting to be sorted by the sorting hat.

Katie, Oliver, Fred, George, Angie and Alicia stood in a nervous circle in identical black robes.

Katie was unbelievably proud of her friends. They were all incredibly talented and Katie was proud to know them.

Oliver had received his invitation to join Puddlemere United as their new keeper, and offcourse Oliver had happily accepted. Fred and George had somehow already acquired enough money to start up Weasley's Wizarding Wheezes in Diagon alley. Angelina's application to be an auror was already accepted and her training started in a week. Alicia had already accepted the job as a junior reporter at the daily prophet.

Katie herself had done extremely well in the N.E.W.T.S and could do whatever she wished. But that was just it, she has no idea what career she wanted to pursue. All her friends had grown up, knowing precisely what they wanted, but she was always undecided. She thought she might take a year off, but she had many other choices.

McGonagall quickly demanded silence as she said: "Okay everyone, please pay attention! Slytherins will be presented first, followed by Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and last will be Gryffindor. You will be presented in alphabetical order with prefects first. The Quidditch players will be presented last within their respective houses. Well? Line up, line up!" The prim professor turned to leave through a side door, but as a last thought she spun and muttered: "Good luck…"

As many nervous students scrambled to their positions, the Gryffindor players lined up behind everyone else. Katie clutched at Oliver's shoulder tightly from behind him.

Wood reached over his shoulder and gently placed his hand on hers. He turned his head to stare at his gorgous best friend, he had been meaning to ask her out, but she would always smile her smile and Oliver's courage would evapourate in a split second.

Oliver gave Katie's hand a reassuring squeeze and turned around, hoping beyond hope that he had not just used up all his nerve to act normally around his crush.

Katie's hand slipped off his shoulder and unknowingly glided down Oliver's back. It sent cold shivers up his spine. Just her touch reminded him of how much he adored her. He quickly made up his mind that he must tell her.

In one smooth motion, he spun on his heels and grabbed Katie by the waist. She screamed lightly and brought her fists to his chest.

Katie Bell stared up at her best friend's warm chocolate brown eyes, except now they weren't chocolate coloured anymore, they looked darker almost black, radiating heat that made her blush.

For the first time in their friendship, Katie truly realised how handsome Oliver was with his ruffled chestnut hair and his perfect features. She could fell her breath catch in her throat. Were those eyes getting closer or was it just her imagination. The first thought that flashed into her mind was: Oh my god! Panic!

Oliver could feel Katie's breath brushing his lips, he was so close he could almost taste her…

"Umm…" Oliver and Katie sprang apart at the sudden interruption, both blushing scarlet and studying their shoes intently.

Fred and George were both grinning mischieviously and exchanging amused glances. Angelina was doubled over, her shoulders shaking with silent laughter. Alicia was grinning like mad and continued her sentence: "Umm, Oliver, your next, just thought you'd like to know…Umm, go back to what you were doing before."

Oliver nodded still staring downwards as he shuffled up towards the grand doors.

All eyes and mischievious grins turned towards the still bright red Katie. She looked up and gave the group a deer caught in the headlights loo, but she looked down again quickly and mumbled: "I'm after Ollie, I'll just go stand over there."

Before she could move, Angie and Alicia jumped on her screaming and yelling happily.

Professor McGonagall quickly glared at the girls and made them fall silent. She swiftly grabbed Katie's arm and ushered her to the doors to be presented next.

Standing on the podium, waiting for the graduation photo to be taken, Katie stared down into the crowd searching for her baby sister and her parents.

She could spot her family sitting right next to the Wood's. Her and Oliver's dad were chatting animatedly, most likely about Quidditch. Her little sister waved from her seat, standing on the chair to be seen over the crowd.

Katie smiled warmly and waved back, she could feel the tears sting the back of her eyes. Suddenly, she felt a hand slip into hers, she looked at Oliver and he smiled warmly at her. As she felt one single tear stream down her cheek, he gently reached over and wiped it tenderly off her face.

She gave Oliver a watery smile and turned to see her mother smiling proudly at her.


After the ceremony, everyone headed outside. Refreshment tables were se up all around the magnificent green lawn, while trays carrying drinks floated randomly through the crowd of guests and students, occasionally dodging incoming people.

Katie was chasing her baby sister through the crowd of people, occasionally growling like a bear, while her sister giggled and screamed weaving easily through the many guests. Katie Bell laughed as she chased her little sister.

Suddenly, Mary ran out of sight. Katie stood up straight and scanned the crowd for her golden red tresses.

Instantly, her eyes landed on Oliver, Mary was in his arms staring at him adoringly.

Katie casually strolled up and placed a gentle peck on Mary's cheek and asked: "What are you doing little one? I was so close to catching you!" Mary stuck out her tongue and said pertly: "Was not! But I was just hugging my Oliver!"

A smirk appeared on Katie's face, she laughed gently and said: "Your Oliver, since when?"

The small 5 year old pouted stubbornly and yelled playfully: "Mine, mine, mine! All mine!" Oliver laughed and twirled the small girl around in his arms.

Katie held up her arms in defeat and said: "Fine Oliver, I'l just leave you alone with your new…umm…girlfriend." She quirked her eyebrow at her Quidditch captain playfully and strolled away.

A while later, Oliver Wood caught up with her. "Well, my sister is certainly fond of you," she looked up to see Oliver grinning sheepishly. Bemusedly she continued: "so all the female population of Hogwarts isn't enough for you? You just had to go for my 5 year old sister as well?"

When Oliver didn't reply, she looked up to see why. He was staring with burning ebony coloured eyes. She gulped nervously as he whispered in her ear: "Perhaps not all of the female population…"

Katie shivered as his breath tickled her neck. He grabbed her wrist tightly and spun her into his grasp. A strong arm snaked around her small waist and pulled her closer, she willingly pressed herself closer to him. She breathed in his scent, it was addictively sweet and Katie had to resist the urge to find out if Oliver himself tasted as good.

But Oliver gave in willingly. He pressed his lips to hers, something he had craved to do for over four years.

Feeling his lips against hers made Katie grin. Mischieviously, Katie pulled away, then leaned back in, she teasingly brushed her lips against the corner of his.

Oliver groaned impatiently and brought his hand up to her chin, holding her gently. He stared down at her, taking in the emerald green eyes which seemed a few shades darker and the twisted grin that tormented him.

Katie leaned in once more, this time earnestly kissing him, her tongue slid over his lips and Oliver willingly opened his mouth. He could feel his own tongue exploring her mouth, taking in her sweet, intoxicating taste.

Oliver let the kiss linger for several moments before finally breaking away. He trailed feather light kisses down to her chin, onto the pale skin of her neck. He sighed contently against her skin, drinking in the sweet smell of her perfume, he nipped her gently of her perfect collarbone, leaving a small mark on her perfect skin.

He heard her breath in sharply as he bit her playfully. He smiled to himself and returned his lips to hers. Katie gently pulled away and rested her head on his shoulder, sighing happily. She wished this moment would go on forever, everything was absolutely perfect. Yet, a little logical voice in her mind told her that things were going to change. For the better or for the worse, the change was coming. However, she pushed all these thoughts aside and just savoured the moment.

Their peace was suddenly broken when a high pitched giggle interrupted the silence. Katie reluctantly pulled away, but still clutching at Oliver's hand.

There behind them stood both the Bell family and the Wood family. Katie guessed the noise had come from Mary. Both mothers were beaming extremely brightly, already picturing the weeding and cute little grand children. Both fathers were smiling proudly, also dreaming about grandkids they could teach quidditch to. Oliver's older brother was grinning like mad and staring at his little brother proudly, muttering something that sounded suspiciously like: "I taught him everything he knows…" Katie's little sister was mock glaring at them both while smiling insanely and yelling at Katie: "Oliver is my boyfriend!"

This coming from a five year old child made both families laugh at her antics. Katie released her hand from Oliver's, she walked over and picked Mary up, propping the girl on her hip as she announced: "How bout we share him?" Little Mary pretended to think then said brightly: "Ok!"

Katie's mom cleared her throat and said: "Sweety, we're leaving , so if you would just say goodbye to your friends, we'll be off." Katie nodded and handed Mary over to her mother.

She awkwardly walked over to wher Oliver still stood. She shyly whispered a goodbye and raised herself onto her tiptoes, steadying herself by propping her hands on his strong shoulders, and pecked him on his cheek.

As she strolled back towards her parents, her mom smiled sweetly at the blushing boy as her dad walked over, playfully slapped Oliver on the back and said: " See you later, son-in-law."

Katie turned and screamed: "DAD!" She looked up at Oliver to see him turning and unhealthy shade of pink. As the Bell family turned to walk away, Oliver could hear Mrs Bell gasp and ask: "Oh my god! Is that my daughters first love bite?" "Mom!"

Oliver smiled to himself and turned to see his family all watching him with evil smiles plastered on their faces. His brother, Miles, slung an arm around Oliver's shoulder, shaking his head and muttering: "I taught you too well, that girl is a stunner. More beautiful every time I see her."

Oliver silently agreed while his mom clasped her hands in front of her chest, cheerfully sighing: "Ooo…your children are going to be so adorable." "God, mom, please."

His mother however just smiled sweetly and patted his back, saying: "We'll just wait and see, dear, they'll be gorgous." Oliver just rolled his eyes and kept on walking.


The leaky Cauldron was bustling with witches and wizards of all kinds.

Oliver sat in a secluded booth near the warm fire. It'd been over a month since he'd seen Katie, and he missed her dearly. All his friends were to meet today for a get together and in his haste, Oliver Wood had arrived 15 minutes early.

As he sipped his warm butterbeer, 5 laughing figures burst in through the door, covered in light snowflakes. Wood smiled widely and picked up Katie in a rib crushing hug. She laughed warmly at his antics. Oliver's favourite laugh. He surveyed her appreciatively, she had dyed her hair into a dark chocolate like brown, it contrasted so well with her dark emerald eyes that Oliver could feel the breath catch in his throat and it didn't help when he noticed the white snowflakes that adorned her hair like a crown.

Katie watched Oliver's eyes roam over her body and back up to her hair. She smiled sheepishly and asked: "Do you like it?" nervously tugging at a strand of her rich chocolate hair.

"You look like a princess…" Oliver whispered. Katie simply blushed under his burning gaze.

Suddenly, the Weasley twins clutched Oliver's arm on either side and looked up at Oliver: "Oh, Ollie, you hurt us, and we adore you so! May I have an autograph, a hug, a kiss? Will you be my boyfriend? Will you sleep with me?" the twins screamed in high pitched girly voices.

Katie, Alicia and Angelina burst out in hysterical laughter. They all knew perfectly well that ever since Oliver had been signed to Puddlemere, there were thousands of screaming fan girls stalking the handsome keeper. Wood on the other hand just rolled his eyes and gave Ange and Ali a hug.

Soon, all six were settled at Oliver's booth with warm drinks clutched in their hands. As the boys discussed the world cup, the girls were in a heated argument about a muggle band.

"Good Charlotte is a wonderful band, but it would be nothing without the ever so hot Benji!" Ange muttered.

Alicia gasped in horror and pointed her finger at Angie, screaming: "No way! Billy, undoubtably is the hottest! Undeniably the most gorgeous!"

They both turned and stared expectantly at Katie who raised her eyebrows in question. Ange and Ali screamed: "Well?"

Katie turned her head down and gently muttered: "Well, I always thought Joel was the best looking." Katie looked up and could almost feel the argument coming up. The boys ended their conversation and turned just in time to hear:

"Benji!"

"Billy!"

"Joel!"

"Benji!"

"Billy!"

"Joel!"

"BENJI IS THE HOTTEST!"

"HELL NO! BILLY IS!"

"PUH-LEASE! JOEL IS UNBEATABLE IN CUTENESS!"

"AHHHHHH!" All three girls screamed in frustration.

The boys gently tried to calm the three girls down, but all three were as subborn as hell and refused to give in.

Oliver, being cunning and smart as he was, suggested: "Why don't you three just choose someone different you can all agree on?"

Understanding dawned on the girls' faces and Katie suggested: "Chad Michael Murray!"

All three girls let out a dreamy sigh, their argument soon forgotten.

The boys soon managed to steer the conversation to something normal. They spoke about how their careers were going so far. Though the others didn't notice, Katie had no contributions to make. She sat, silent, feeling excluded and lost.

All her friends' lives were coming along so well and all she had done was shop. She felt useless, but it wasn't her fault that she didn't know what she wanted to do, was it?

She sighed and stood up from her chair. The other five looked up at her curiously. She smiled gently and muttered her excuses as she turned to leave. Oliver looked at her, worried, but Katie simply smiled and kissed him on the cheek.

As she strolled out of the leaky Cauldron, Katie made a decision, the decision of her life. She only hoped it was right.


Katie arrived home, her house was empty, her parents were at some magical gathering. Katie laughed coldly, she was 18, top of her class, in every class was still living under her parents' roof not even knowing what to do with her life.

She silently stormed up to her room and surveyed her childhood sanctuary. She roughly dragged her trunk towards her wardrobe. She yanked the doors open and started to stuff everything in sight into the trunk.

10 messy minutes later, Katie had everything she needed. With a flick of her wand the trunk disappeared. She sighed sadly and sat down at her desk.

She slowly drew out three pieces of parchment.

Katie slowly dipped her quill in the ink and wrote:

Dear Mom and Dad,

I've decided I need to change the path of my life. I feel so amazingly lost even though I'm perfectly aware of where I am.

I need some time to myself. I don't know where I'm going or when I'll be back. Should I never return, I want you to know that I'll love you always and I am so grateful for all you have done.

Your Daughter

Katie.

Katie Bell cried gently as she wrote the next two letters, her tears staining the last one. She sealed them and left the letters on her desk.

Katie tooka final look at her home, her vision blurring as tears galzed her eyes.

One lone tear dropped from Katie's pale face. With a wave of her wand, the beautiful girl disappered with a pop, just as the lone tear hit the pure white carpet of the living room.


Fred, George, Oliver, Alicia and Angelina walked cheerfully towards Katie's front door, as they knocked on the front door, a bad feeling washed over them.

Katie's mother opened the door, instedad of a beautiful, happy woman, there stood a wreck. Her face covered in tears and her skin blotchy and red from a nights worrying.

Slowly the five friends were welcomed into the Bell home, silently Mrs Bell handed them a letter with Katie's neat handwriting on it.

As the former Gryffindors read, their expressions slowly changed from confusion to sadness.

Oliver stared blankly at the parchment: How could she? She just left…No, Katie would never do such a thing, maybe she was kidnapped, maybe I should go after her.

Just as these thoughts crossed his mind. Mr Bell stood and beckoned for the boy to go stand with him near the fireplace.

Grimly, a letter reading 'Oliver' on the front was shoved into Wood's hand, Mr Bell moved away to rejoin his distraught wife.

Fearing the worst, Oliver broke the seal on the parchment, it contained only two sentences:

Dear Oliver,

I am sorry. Please do not attempt to find me.

Katie.

Oliver Wood took a sharp breath in, he slowly folded the letter and without a second thought, he tossed it into the roaring fire. He turned and left the Bell home, never turning for one last look.

A/N: Well, there's the first chapter, sorta long, but don't expect the rest of them to be like this. I hope you like it! Please review, that's right, just click the little button down the bottom that says 'go'. Please!