Chapter 3
Over the next days, Amy's nightmares persisted to the point that she was avoiding to fall asleep altogether. A week after the nightmares began, Sirius managed to convince her that living off of coffee wasn't the way to go but to get help. Professional help. After a long talk, they decided she would see Mr Collins a mind healer to talk it all out and now she was preparing for the visit.
"I am not looking forward to this." said Amy over the phone as she got ready. she was in her room sitting on her bed already dressed and feeling nervous.
"It's for the best love. You cannot function like that. you are not sleeping and that is not healthy." Said Cedric gently.
"I know. I wish you could come with me." she said with a pout and small frown.
"Me too. I did promise to take you out on Saturday."
At that Amy brightened. "I know and i cant wait." She missed Cedric so much. They talked everyday and chatted but it wasn't the same.
"Me too."
"I got to go. Wouldn't want to be late on my first appointment. Love you."
"Love you too." said Cedric and she hung up.
Amy looked herself over. Dark jeans, a red top and light jacket with her hair in a pony. she was set to go. She was apprehensive at first but she soon realized there was nothing to worry about. Mr Collins was really great, patient and a good listener. She found talking to a stranger, someone who hadn't been involved closely helped a lot. She wasn't afraid to voice her concerns and to talk about the war and how it affected her. the first visit made all the difference. She would meet with him every Friday till the end of holiday or when he saw she was healed.
FIRST DATE
Amy got dressed in a brown print sundress with a belt, dark blue faded denim jacket, brown boots, a bracelet with green stones. She left her hair down in gentle waves. She was going for dinner and a movie with Ced and she couldn't wait. She looked herself in the mirror and satisfied.
Just then the door bell rang and Amy dashed downstairs passing an amused Lyn on her way. somehow, Lyn had managed to get Sirius out of the way and spend time with Remus. she could just imagine the look he would get when he realized he had been tricked.
She opened the door and there he was. Cedric was looking so handsome with his tousled brown locks clad in a black stripped shirt, dark blue chinos and black shoes holding a single rose.
"Wow, you look beautiful." said Cedric his eyes looking her over making her blush.
"You look handsome." She said shyly then hugged him breathing in his cologne. It always managed to calm her. He wrapped his arms around hee gently then released her. "I missed you." she said looking into his grey eyes.
"I missed you too. Um, this is for you." said Cedric giving her the rose. "Don't worry. It's magical so it won't wither." Amy beamed and kissed him.
"Come on in." Amy led him in and introduced him to Emmeline and then to her parents as her boyfriend. James teased them with Lily trying to be stern at him but failing. "Honestly dad. You are too much like Sirius." said Amy with a pout and then left leaving her dad laughing.
"Bye Lyn."
"Bye. Don't forget curfew."
"Never." said Amy and they left.
They went to have dinner at a nice friendly and relaxed muggle restaurant and they talked about anything and everything feeding each other and holding hands and stealing kisses.
"So am planning on getting an apartment." said Cedric suddenly.
"You want to move out?"
"Yeah. Dad had said i could if i made some money for myself so since i won the tri-wizard i can afford it now." said Cedric taking a bite from his food. "What do you think?"
"Its a great idea. You get to have some independence."
"My thoughts exactly but mum doesn't want me to."
"Of course she wouldn't want. i am sure Sirius wants me to stay with him until i am 30." they both laughed at that. "It is great. so have you thought what you want to do yet?"
Cedric sighed at that. "I am not sure. i love quidditch a lot and i can see myself as a player but i don't think i want the fame that will come with it. I will just wait till my NEWTs are out."
Amy nodded inwardly hoping he wasn't thinking about quidditch as a profession. she didnt think she could handle being the girlfriend of a quidditch star. from all that she read and saw in papers and magazines...the partying, the fans, the fame...it would be too much to handle and worse still she would be in school.
After dinner, they went to the movie house and after getting their tickets and popcorns, they got in. "Let's sit over there." said Cedric pointing toward the back. Amy followed him and they sat down.
Amy followed the movie but soon lost touch of it as she felt Cedric's hands on her, caressing her softly. It was safe to say, they spent the time snogging in the dark and it ended with Amy in Cedric's lap.
"I had a great time though I didn't see much of the movie with this cute girl blocking my view…"
"Really? I didn't hear you complain did I?" said Amy and Cedric laughed.
"It was too good to complain." He said and Amy blushed but smiled happily. Cedric was such a great guy and he made her really happy.
GIRLS DAY OUT
Amy was feeling lazy with nothing in particular to do and then she got an idea. She picked up her phone and called Jen.
"Hey Jen, doing something tomorrow"
"Um, no. Why?"
"Would you like to go shopping? My treat."
"Really?"
"Yeah. You up for it?"
"When has a girl ever said no to a shopping trip…" Amy laughed. "Cool. Can you tell Ginny? I'll call Hermione and Luna."
"Cool." said Jen.
Amy called Hermione and Luna and they were all for it. It was shopping strictly in the muggle world. Amy didn't want to deal with the press and being looked at and pointed to all day. Recently every single thing she did was documented. People were interested in her life.
"So what are you doing tomorrow?" asked Emmeline as they had dinner.
"Going shopping with Jen, Hermione, Ginny and Luna and blowing my card out…" Emmeline laughed.
"How much are you left with in your card?" asked Sirius.
"Um, 4000 I think."
"Ok. Is it enough?"
"Sirius! Of course it is."
"Well with 4 girls on a spending trip? How about I add on 2000g for you."
"Sirius! That is too much! Emmeline help me here."
"Nope. You are his little girl and he wants to spoil you. Beside, I don't think I can change his mind…"
"Ok fine but don't be mad if I don't use it."
"Fine by me." Amy rolled her eyes at him.
Amy dressed in blue denim shorts, a white loose t-shirt and sandals. She wore some studs and tied hair in a pony tail.
Jen, Ginny, Hermione and Luna all came to Grimmauld. Hermione was dressed in a pale pink summer dress and pumps her hair let down, Luna was in a cute blue above the knee summer dress and brown sandals, Jen was in tight back denim jeans, a green top and ballerina pumps and Ginny was in a yellow tight pants, an off the shoulder black top, bracelets, round earrings and black pumps.
The group of five set off. The day was loads of fun. They spent the time looking around, trying out clothes and taking pictures and modeling in them, buying clothes, perfume, lingerie and a lot of stuff. It was truly a great day for them and they had a really good bonding time.
Each girl had large shopping bags.
At first they had been apprehensive but Amy assured them and by the time they exited the first shop, they were free to point out what they wanted.
WEDDING PREPARATIONS
Sirius and Emmeline's wedding was the most looked for. As both were the talked about couple, well, everyone wanted to know about it…well the press.
Both Sirius and Emmeline didn't want the nosy people but they allowed Luna and the Quibbler to get full coverage. The Quibbler magazine was now famous having reported 2 of the most talked about interviews from Amy. Their style of writing had changed too. Yes there was mention of the non-existent animals but it was now just a section for interested viewers. Other sections now covered the weekly activities and it was now a competitor of the Daily Prophet and News Today.
Sirius and Emmeline were planning on wedding on Black Manor a beautiful country home and it will be super exclusive. The elves along with the ladies were working on decorating the place. With magic, it was really easy.
The wedding colors were red and gold and typical Gryffindor …. the bridesmald dresses would be knee length red halter dresses with gold belts and gold stilletos. Amy thought it was awesome and couldnt wait.
