Chessy, Riley and Marcus were standing in the doorway with Harry, Ron, Hermione and Ginny on the other side.

"Great party!" Marcus said.

"What do you expect?" Chessy chuckled. "It's Harry Frickin' Potter!"

Harry smiled, "Yeah, but I wouldn't be able to handle it without these guys." He put his arms around their shoulders, planting a quick kiss on his girlfriend.

"How do you think Neville's feeling since he kissed Luna last night?" As if on cue, a thump was heard and they all saw Neville on his back on the floor, looking as if he was in a daze.

"Well," Riley uttered, "That answers that."

Ron scoffed, "I have never seen Schlongbottom look so…so…."

"So much like you when you first kissed Hermione?" Ginny giggled. Her brother turned angrily to her.

"How do you know about that?!"

"So…" Hermione began, "Same time next year?"

"Sure!" Chessy smiled. "But I am not bringing the Red Vines." This emitted a whine from the two male Gryffindors. "My life is not worth a package of licorice!" They gasped.

Ron glared at her, "Are you serious?! I'd kill for a pack of licorice!"

Riley decided to diffuse the situation, "So if Harry had some, you'd kill him for it?"

"Wouldn't have to! We're best friends so he'd share. Right, Harry?"

Harry shook his head, "Actually, no. I'd keep the Red Vines." The red-heads and brunette stared at him in shock. The other three friends looked at each other and realized the obvious thing to do.

Chessy spoke up with a smile, "Gotta blast!" And within seconds, the trio was gone.

"HARRY POTTER!"

"What? I was just kidding! Of course, I'd share them with Ron. I'd just be hiding them from him for a while." The friends grinned at each other and embraced. They were pretty dysfunctional, but they knew that was just what got them through all these years together.


Even I admit, this wasn't my best. It was a challenge though, so for that I at least feel accomplished. Happy 2013! May your year be totally awesome and full of incredible adventure!