Disclaimer: anyone or anything that were mentioned in the Harry Potter books or Movie belong to JK Rowling and WB, not me. I only own the plot and Jayme, if even that...

A/N: Yes, I know it has taken me even longer to get chapter 8 out. I wasn't happy with the little reviews I got for chapter 7 so I was reluctant to write this one at all. But, I'm feeling sad and I suppose George is too, so it's a perfect time to write. Don't forget to wish Oliver and James Phelps Happy Birthday on Monday, They'll be Sweet 16! Yey!! BTW, they play the Weasley Twins, if you didn't know that. They're so so so so sooooo cute!



--

Jayme was a little groggy as we walked back to the common room.

"How long was I asleep?" she asked me not taking her eyes off the ground.

"About half the class, but don't worry, you didn't miss anything," I reassured her.

" I wasn't even sweating about that," She laughed and I joined her. She looked up at me with a smile.

" You're laughing again George,"

" Yeah, so? Do you not want me to?" I asked her a little offended.

" No, No I don't mind. In fact, I think it's rather cute," She said with an even bigger smile. I couldn't help but be embarrassed. I had a smirk on my face and so did she. The conversation died as we reached the portrait of the Fat Lady.

" Do you remember the password?" I asked her, not knowing it myself.

" I forgot it," she said a little embarrassed.

There were no Gryffindors near us, as most of them went to the Great Hall for lunch.

" Well, do you just want to go to lunch then, since we can't drop off our books?" I offered. She grinned at me and sighed, " Yeah, I guess so." She started to walk infront of me, but I quickly met up with her.

" May I carry your books?" I asked her.

She stopped and looked at me, "Why are you being so bloody nice to me now?" she asked me with a little anger was in her voice.

I had been hoping a look of hurt was on my face, because that's what I had been feeling.

"Jayme, I'm just trying to get to know you. I didn't give you a fair chance in the beginning and, You know what? Forget it, Carry your own bloody books!" I said and stomped on without her.

I sat at the table feeling guilty. Hey, well at least I wasn't alone this time. Lee Jordan was next to me going on and on about the Quidditch game earlier that day. While, Alicia Spinnet showed off her new bruise from the attack of my Bludger. As the rest of the Quidditch Team ranted on how Malfoy should have been counted a foul, Jayme sat down next to me.

"'Ello George," She said sounding sorry,

" Hi," It barely escaped my mouth as I didn't even look up at her,

" I'm sorry about asking you that. I didn't realize you were trying to patch things up..." Her words faded as she didn't really know what else to say. I looked up at her feeling even more guilty than I had earlier.

" It's okay," I replied just as her arms flew around my body and squeezed me. She was hugging me and you know, I didn't mind. I wish she would have stayed like that longer, but I guess it had to end sometime.

As she drew away, I saw tears form in her eyes. My eyebrows popped up in shock.

"Jayme, are you okay?" I whispered.

She only shook her head and reached the mashed potatoes.

" Jayme, I'm sorry too. I shouldn't've jumped on you lie that. It's really my fault." I said honestly, but also trying to back her feel better.

She looked at me and bit her lip and answered," No, it was mine, but really, lets drop it."

When I was finished eating, I followed Alicia, who knew the password, to the common room.

"You like her," Alicia smiled at me.

" Like who?" I asked knowing perfectly well who she meant.

"Jayme, you fancy Jayme Wood. Am I right?"

I made a smirk and answered, " I dunno, She's pretty and all, but along with it you get the attitude. Okay, Yes, I fancy her a bit. But, don't go off telling that to everyone Ally," I rambled.

"I knew it!" She squealed.

"Oh hush and say the password."

"Slytherins suck!" She said aloud and the portrait opened.

" You're joking me!" I laughed

"Nope," she shook her head and giggled.

Inside the Common room was quiet, but full of warmth. The fire was at its highest and flames burned furiously. I sat down on the couch and chatted a bit with Alicia (and apologized about the Bludger), before the room started to fill up with Gryffindors.

"Say George, you wanna play Wizard's Chess?" Ron asked me, his eyes glowing in delight.

" Why do you always want to play? You always win, you know that, don't you? It's not you'll be getting a surprise ending and actually lose," I said realizing a simple 'no' would have been better.

Ron shrugged his shoulders and went on to find someone else. Nice that he was in a good mood, or he would have made an argument about my comment.

Jayme strolled in with Ginny at her side talking about Transfigurations. Jayme waved to me as Ginny bounded over to me.

"Hey George!" She said smiling. " I just received a letter from Mum and Dad,"

" Oh really? What's it say?" I asked looking at the piece of parchment she held in her hand.

" Mum says we can come home for Christmas!" She said in a very giddy voice.

Christmas? Wow, I didn't realize it was about that time yet.

"All right!" I said, very happy that we could actually go home this year.

" Yes, and Bill will be able to come home too."

"What about Charlie?" I asked, seeing Jayme's eyes go wide. She probably never realized we had so many kids in our family.

" Charlie can't come home, as usual. You know, the dragons and all." She said with a look of disappointment. She got along better with Charlie than with any one of us. " But, Percy will be home!" She said as if that were the problem's solution

"Oh, great." I said and turned and looked into the fireplace. Yes, I still blamed Percy for Fred's change.

"Hey George, do you wanna go to the lake with me?" Jayme asked from behind me. Alicia smiled greatly and nudged me to go with her.

"Sure," I said getting up from the couch.

Jayme and I left the huge castle and strolled onto the grounds. We passed Hagrid's Hut, but not before stopping to pet Fang, and made our way down to the lake, where we sat down on the sand.

" I cannot begin to tell you how much I fancy this lake," She said gazing into the deep blue water.

"Yeah, it sure is lovely," I said not even looking at it.

" So you don't want Percy at home for Christmas, eh?" She asked me. I thought she had been reading my mind.

"No, No I don't. He's a bloody git. I can't stand him anymore," I announced. She looked at me a snd shook her head smiling.

" You know, it's not really Percy's fault that Fred quit. Besides, they're both your brothers, you should forgive them."

"It is Percy's fault!" I told her. She raised her eyebrows at me.

"Okay, it's not, but still, I need someone to blame."

"You just don't wanna blame yourself," she said to me, avoiding eye contact.

"Why the bloody hell would I blame myself?" I asked her.

"Because YOU got selfish about it." That was true, but that still wasn't a reason to blame myself.

"Whatever," I shrugged and skipped across the lake.

"Don't do that George!" She screamed. " The creatures down there get angry about that! They might come up here and eat us now!" I laughed so hard, I was lying on my back, tears in my eyes, when I finally stopped.

" They might get mad, but they would never eat us!" I told her.

"Sure, that's what little second year Abe said before the giant squid ate him!" She yelled at me, raising from the ground, in a pursuit of escaping the monster's reach.

I shook my head at her and stood up beside her.

"There are no deadly monsters down there, I promise." I said, my hand on her shoulder. She looked at my hand and then back at me.

"You promise do you?"

"Yes, I do."

"How are you going to prove that to me?" She asked.

"Well, I could throw you in the lake, but I don't want you to get your knickers in a knot," I explained to her. She laughed at me and replied, " Let's go back in, It's getting chilly." We walked up back to the castle, side by side, talking. Something very innocent happened just then. She reached down and grabbed hold of my hand. She traced the sides of my fingers before we interlaced. She looked at me and blushed.

" I like your eyes too," She commented looking at me. I looked down at our hands and smiled.

"Well, there's no denying I fancy you, Jayme." I said while butterflies floated around in my stomach.

AN: Well Yes, This is getting lamer, but what can I say? It's cute right? Well, just tell me what ya think by sending in a review! I love reviews even if they are flames!!! I lets me know that at least SOMEONE is reading my work. Please, I'm begging you review this! If I don't get enough, I may stop. I LIVE off reviews, they inspire me to write more, so more reviews= more chapters! Thank you!!