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I had a private sorting in the headmasters office a couple days before classes started. My father went with me and we nervously entered the round, tower office. We were introduced to Dumbledore. He seemed like a good man. I sat on a stool and the sorting hat was placed on my head. I jumped a little when it announced my house. "Gryffindor!" Dumbledore smiled at me."Ah, very good!" He said. He and my father shook hands and began to carry on a conversation. We left the office and headed to find where I'd be staying. To my surprise i was roomed with Ginny and Hermione! "Deirdre!" Ginny exclaimed when I walked into the room."How did i get roomed with you two?" I asked with a smiled and Hermione walked over to me. "We figured you'd be in Gryffindor." She said. "So we requested you as a roommate just in case."Hermione was so excited, she grabbed me and enveloped me in a hug. She paused and awkwardly backed up."Oh! I never asked if you were ok with hugs!" I smiled, my eyes brimming with tears. Hermione looked positively frightened. "I've upset you! Oh! I'm so sorry!"I smiled and pulled her into a bear hug. "It's just that i was so afraid that when we moved here i'd be an outcast." I explained. "I'm so glad i met you guys."My father awkwardly coughed. "Well girls I'll leave you to your bonding."I introduced him and gave him a hug and promised to write him. After he left, Ginny, Hermione and I talked until it was very late. Right before they climbed into bed Ginny told me, "Watch out for Fred and George. They're a couple of clowns." I smiled to myself. Never in my life had i seen such cute clowns. It was quiet for a few seconds."Dierdre?" Hermione called. "I'm glad you're here."I fell asleep perfectly content. -I studied my class schedule the nest day. I was standing in the hallway looking at it when i heard someone behind me."G'morning beautiful."I smiled and my insides melted. My heartbeat sped up. I turned around."Good morning Fred." He smiled. Oh, that smile! "How'd you know it was me?" He asked.I walked over to him and poked him in the shoulder. "You and George may be twins, but are so different in some ways."He grinned at me and his eyes met mine. I could have sworn my heart stopped for a second. I sure know I wasn't breathing. "We should head to class." He said, breaking my concentration. "Oh, yeah." I stammered, lookin at my schedule. "I am so lost."Fred took my schedule and smiled. "We are in the same classes! Who'd have thought it?" He offered me his arm. "Madam?"I giggled. "Why thank you, sir." I said, and off to potions we arrived at the classroom a few minutes earlier than than class was starting. George gave Fred a weird look and waved us over. "Picking up strays are we, Fred?" George asked."Good morning, George." I said. His eyes lit up and he smiled at me. "Morning, love."I have butterflies in my stomach. The thought crosses my mind that this could get really messy, really quick. Twins, both obviously interested. Both amazing people. I guess it's best to take life a day at a time.