A/N: Hey all! I'm sorry this chapter is so short but I had a major case of Writer's Block. Enjoy and be sure to read my best friend/practically sister/awesome reviewer's story In The Limelight. It's better than mine... Her name is ArticAngel. (Don't get confused because we use the same names in our stories. Two different plots here!)
Disclaimer: I do not own anything expect a laptop, a cat, and some cute clothes from Delia's.
It was Tuesday, and the Hogsmeade trip is on Saturday. I didn't know what I was more excited for, spending time with George, or spending time with Fred. They were both so nice and thoughtful and sweet and don't forget they are hot too...
"Megan? Anyone in there?" Harry asked.
"What, oh yeah. Hi." I said and went back to picking at my food. I kept thinking about the twins.
"Hey Megan, ready for your next insane mind-boggling tutoring session?" George asked like an announcer on T.V.
"Yeah." I said as a smile lit up my face.
As I was standing up, I heard Harry whisper to Hermione, "I think Megan likes George." I turned to face him, my face turning red. I looked at Harry for a second to let him know that I heard his comment.
George grabbed my arm and we walked out to our spot from Sunday. We practiced more charms and spells, and by the time we were done today, I was pretty much done with charms from first year.
"Next time, let's start on Transfiguration, since you pretty much have Charms down. After that, we still have to do Defense Against the Dark Arts or DADA for short. Then, we have to do Potions too. McGonagall told me those were the only really important ones you needed to catch up on, because the rest, you can just hop in anywhere."
We were sprawled on our backs, laying on the soft grass, looking at beautiful sky.
"George, what's it like having a huge family?" I asked.
"Well, its a bit frustrating at times, how everyone is in everyone else's way and how we have to share everything, but I wouldn't change one thing about my family." He said. "How big is your family?"
"Normally, its just me and my dad, but Trish lives right down the street so I see her a lot."
"Is Trish your dad's girlfriend?" I giggled.
"No, she's my mom's sister." I replied.
"Where is your mom?" George asked. I turned on my side to face him.
"She died when I was nine in a plane crash."
"I'm sorry." George whispered.
"It wasn't your fault, you don't have to say sorry." I said with a genuine smile.
So he is caring too...
"Megan, there is something I really want to tell you." He said.
"Ok, shoot."
"I thi--" He got cut off by Ron running up to us.
"George, Megan, come quick!" He yelled.
"Ron, we're sitting right here, you don't have to yell! What is it?" I asked.
"Just come!" He yelled again and ran in the direction of Hagrid's hut.
"Wait Up!" I yelled after him as I got up and ran. George jogged a little after me.
I ran over a grassy knoll (A/N: hehe... I'm not making fun of JFK.) and was surprised.
I think that's what they were aiming for when they planned it though, because when I reached the other side of the hill, the twenty odd people gathered there screamed 'SURPRISE'.
"Errr. What?" I said, shocked.
"Its a welcoming party!" Hermione yelled.
I looked around and saw my new friends, some people I didn't and Hagrid.
I smiled and knew I really fit in here. I was a nobody at my muggle school. I had friends, but I didn't really know them. I couldn't confide in them my deepest secrets or who I liked. They were nice to talk to and hang out with once in a while, but when Trish told me I wasn't going to see them for ten months, I happily broke off the false friendships.
I walked over to the group of people and mingled. It felt so nice to start over and experience new things and people.
After about an hour or two, the party moved to the common room. It was about seven o'clock.
Somehow, someone got a hold of alcohol. I didn't drink it though, after my Uncle Mel died from a drinking related disease, I vowed to never drink.
Some people were already getting a little bit tipsy, like Harry who was standing on the coffee table in front of the fire place. I decided to save his reputation by helping him down of the table.
I asked George to come help me take what was left of the alcohol to the kitchens and he said he would. We were walking to the kitchens in silence when George talked.
"Megan, there is something I wanted to tell you." He started.
"Yeah, what?" I asked.
"I.. well, you see... I really like you. More than just as friends" He said.
I was quiet for a moment. I didn't know what to say. I just met him less than a week ago. I really liked him, but only as a big brother type of thing.
"George..." I sighed. "I like you too. But only as a big brother. You're my best friend I've ever had."
Before George could answer I heard tapping noise. I looked at George and put one finger to my lips and shushed. I listened for another moment but the tapping had stopped.
I walked over to a tapestry in the direction I heard the mysterious tapping noise. George lifts up the tapestry and there is a tunnel behind it. At the base of the tunnel, there is a hurt wolf with wounds on her legs.
"How did, what... Who did this?" I said. I absolutely hated to see animals hurt.
The wolf did something I never expected an animal to do. It almost seemed to understand me, and nodded her head down the tunnel.
"They went that way?" I asked. George was looking from me to the wolf bewildered.
The wolf nodded. Then George talked.
"I know something that might help." George pulled out his wand and pointed it at the wolf's hind legs. "Episkey." he muttered.
The wolf's legs were healed instantly. Then the wolf did something that completely blew my mind. The pure white fox transformed into a tall blonde girl that looked around fifteen. Right as she transformed, George whipped off his cloak and gave it to the girl. She had cuts and scratches on her face. She looked like she was in a fight.
I was speechless. George said, "You're an animagus."
"Yeah. And thanks, for the cloak and healing spell." She said shyly.
"We better get you to Madam Pomfrey's. My healing spells are ok, but not the best." George said and helped her to her feet. He gave her his arm for support.
We set off, but after every few minutes, the girl would stumble. George picked her up bridal style and carried her.
"Aren't you in Gryffindor?" I asked somewhat awkwardly.
"Yes." She said quietly. "My name is Colleen."
"That's pretty." I said. "Isn't it Irish?"
"Yes, I was born in Dublin." Colleen replied. "Uhhh... please don't tell anyone I'm an animagus."
"Ok." George and I said together.
A couple minutes later, we arrived at the infirmary. George set Colleen down on an empty bed as I knocked on Madam Pomfrey's door. Madam Pomfrey came out and walked over to Colleen.
"What's it this time?" She said as she cleared up Colleen's cuts.
"None of your business." Colleen snarled at the healer.
"You're done. I don't want to see you in here for a while. Get back to your common rooms." Madam Pomfrey glared at our, well, more Colleen's, back the whole walk out of the Hospital Wing.
"What was that all about?" George asked. "Normally, Madam Pomfrey's really nice."
"Eh, one time, I gave her shit and she didn't forget it." Colleen explained vaguely.
"What kind of... crap?" I asked.
"I hexed her when she tried to clear up a gash I had on the back of my leg."
I gaped at her, but George laughed and gave her a high five. "Now, you are my kinda girl!" He said with a smile.
Ten minutes later, we were back in the common room and the party had died down. Colleen excused herself to bed, so it was just George and me and a few stragglers in the common room.
"Megan, about earlier, I understand. But will you let me do one thing?" He asked and before I could answer, he bent over and gave me the most gentle kiss. I was so nice and wonderful, that I lost myself in the kiss. I let him kiss me but then realized what was going on. I heard a noise at the bottom of the stairs and pulled away from George.
"I really didn't expect you to be like this, Megan." Fred said before he turned around and walked up the stairs.
"Fred..." I called after him.
A/N: Sorry for the shortness... I had to introduce the whole Animagus-Bad Person-Colleen Plot... I hope you enjoyed it though, and the next chapter is going to be better. Haha I love how the title of this chapter is the exact opposite of what really happens. R&R.
-Megan.
