A/N: Here's the next chapter even though I shouldn't write anymore since all you readers don't review! But alas I am a sucker for easy stories and this one takes me about fifteen minutes per chapter!
Chapter 7: The Trip
"Cedric Diggory?" Jadon asked having just cornered Leilani outside of the Gryffindor common. It was the day of the trip and Leilani had spent the past few days trying to avoid him knowing fully well that he was going to interagate her.
"That's right and Johann Blithe and Greggory Rodan. They're seventh years, you know."
"But I-" he started.
"I don't have time for this right now," she interrupted, holding her hand up to show that she wanted him to stop. "I have to get ready for my date."
As excited as she was about the trip, Leilani couldn't help but think it was all in vain. They had wanted dates in order to thrawt the Cardinal's constant attempts, instead the noys had doubled their efforts and had let them know what they really thought about Hufflepuff. Leilani brought this up to the girls as they dressed.
"Don't pay attention to them," Filomina told her. She was putting on a pair of dark denims and a loose off the shoulder blouse. On her feet were a pair of zipped up boots. "They're just jealous, but they'll get over it."
"Besides," Hermione added. She was already dressed in a pale pink cardigan set, her hair was pushed back with a thick band. "We can't let them ruin our trip. We're going with seventh years for crying out loud! Who would have thought?"
In all actuality, the fact that they had caught the attention of three of the cutest Hufflepuffs shouldn't have been so far fetched. Those particular boys had been eyeing the three girls since the name Prima Donna was first uttered in the Hufflepuff common room.
"You're right," Leilani finally said, and she continued getting ready. A while later she was dressed in a pair of light faded jeans and a long, pale green marilyn sweater, which hugged her figure perfectly. Her hair, she straightened with a charm and it fell softly on her bare shoulders. Sparkling gold earings hung in her ear lobes.
As they made their way to the main hall, the girls received an abnormal amount of attention, or so it seemed. The fact remained that the Prima Donna's had always received the same amount of attention, except that it had gone unnoticed.
"Hey," stammered Cedric as Leilani made her way towards him. He was wearing destroyed jeans and a long sleave fitted shirt, Leilani could see the silouhette of his muscles under the thin material. "You look amazing."
Leilani flashed him a smile and waited as the other's managed small talk. "Shall we go?" she finally said.
The six of them made their way slowly out of the castle grounds and towards the village, taking in the beautiful scenery as they went. All conversation was pleasant, centered around lessons, and Quidditch. Cedric managed witty remarks on occasion which Leilani found charming. In no time at all they were at the entrance of the main village.
"Where to first ladies?" Greggory asked.
"How about Honeydukes?" said Filomina. "My candy stash is running low and I am not a nice person without sugar."
"You not a nice person?" Greggory exclaimed. "I find that hard to believe."
The boys were laying it on thick, but no one seemed to mind. In fact the group was nothing but smiling faces as they made their way to the bright interiors of the candy store. Entertained, they were, by sampling anything they could get their hands on. The girls walked away with three overflowing bundles, courtesy of their dates.
"I think the Three Broomsticks should be next," cried Cedric to the others and they all nodded in agreement.
The place was busy with Hogwarts students, and as the couples made their way to an empty table all eyes were on them. The boys left to get drinks, leaving the girls to their own talk.
"Isn't Johann just spectacular?" exclaimed Hermione, as she took out a small notebook and quill from her bag. "He's given me a whole list of books he thinks I'll find entertaining, we love most of the same ones!" Her dark brown eyes twinkled as they always did when she discussed intellectual manners and her hands scribbled the title's furiously.
"Don't even get me started on Greggory!" Filomina began. She was straightening her hair, or rather making the back more messy, which was how it was currently styled. "He's so easy going and funny as can be. He's almost as much of a chatter box as I am, and he's not at all pretentious!"
It was Leilani's turn, looking over at the tall figure standing before the bar she smiled. "Cedric is such a gentleman," she began. "And he is so mature, this is turning out to be a fascinating day!"
The boys returned with butterbeers and in a matter of moments they were all talking amongst themselves and having a comfortable time.
The sound of loud talk and laughter caused the table to finally take notice of the other's around them. The Cardinal's had just walked in and they were stirring up the crowd of students as they made their way passed them. Leilani tried to keep the conversation going, but she had a rough time as Jadon's deep voice kept booming over them.
"Hello Leilani," he said to her as they sat down in an empty table right beside them.
Choosing to ignore Jadon, Leilani turned her attention to Cedric who wasn't looking at her but staring at his counterpart.
"Oh come now," Perseus added. "Aren't you even going to greet us?" He tapped his fingers anxiously on the table as he wathced Filomina shake her blonde head at him.
"We're busy Perseus," she said. "Please don't bother us!"
"Doesn't seem like you are doing much," Jadon said taking a drink from his mug, watching Cedric intently.
Sensing danger, Leilani stood up and said, "we'd better go."
The rest of them followed, without question, and before they were out of ear shot Cedric Diggory called, "Grow up Potter!"
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