Part 9

Hogsmede came quicker than I thought without much happening apart from the fact that Fred and George were currently in hospital after attempting to age themselves for the triwizard Tournament, it was humours to watch.

"Right so do you guys want anything from Hogsmede?" I asked sitting on a chair in-between the two twins who were now looking around 30

"Hmm maybe some honeydukes sweets if you're feeling generous that is" George said

"You can just get them for free through the secret passage way!" I said

"Well it's always good to give back" Fred said reaching for his wallet

"Don't be ridicules" I said pointing at the wallet "I'll buy it for you, see you later" I walked out of the shop to go down to the courtyard. I saw a massive group of students across all houses and years but I took a spot near the back and observed my friends. Levi was holding hands with Declan, Sian was getting close to the Durmstrang boy she had seen the other day after I hooked them up, Rachel was talking to Ron and Niamh was stood with Edward having a laugh about something. I smiled knowing my friends would be very happy but I couldn't help but feel a little twinge knowing I had no-one. I let everyone go ahead of me and walked on my own for a few minutes until I heard a voice calling after me.

"Jones! Wait up" Draco shouted through the rain that had began to drizzle

"What makes you think I would wait for you?" I said sarcastically waiting for him near the side of the bridge

"My good looks, my charm, my hair" He said jokingly, in my head that was partly true.

"Don't you wish?" I said walking a next to him "So where are the terrible two?" I asked referring to Crabbe and Goyle.

"They went ahead to get honeydukes first pick" He said, I wasn't really surprised at this

"Their waistbands tell me there won't me be much left for us" I said spitefully

"You don't like them at all do you?" Draco questioned noticing my tone

"Not one bit, they just follow you around and bully people, it's awful" I truthfully said

"We are only friend because our fathers are" Draco said

"The three best friends anyone could have ..." I replied

"Enough about them how are you doing with that Potions essay?" He asked

"I did it yesterday, it was easy enough" I said, he was talking about the two page potions essay Professor Snape decided to set us about misconceptions about potions; it was two rolls of parchment long.

"I don't understand why you're not in Ravenclaw!" Draco said looking shocked

"Blue isn't my colour" I replied

He laughed and I realised we were on the outskirts of Hogsmede.

"Are you going out for lunch?" Draco asked me

"Well I intended to eat but I haven't got plans" I said, slightly shocked by his question

"Now you have plans! Come on lets go to the three broomsticks whilst it's quite" He said motioning towards the pub which was a popular gathering place

There were plenty of tables for once and only a few seventh years and teachers were in here. We took a seat next to a window and started reading the menu. I was surprised when there wasn't any awkward silence's with Draco, we just talked for what seemed like hours about everything from lessons to family to the muggle world. It was also funny when we both ordered the same meal, fish and chips and the waitress left and I heard her whisper young love but this wasn't love ... was it? Draco insisted on paying even though I told him I was perfectly happy to pay for my own. It had gone very cold outside since we entered the pub. I had dressed in jeans and a long sleeved top with a black coat.

"It's freezing!" I said rubbing my hand together

"It's not! Here take my scarf" Draco said removing his scarf and handing it to me, it was the Slytherin scarf.

"Are you sure?" I asked

"Of course, I can deal with it because I'm a man and everything" He said making me laugh

"Thanks" I said as I put on the scarf, it smelt like Draco and I instantly felt so much warmer.

I saw honeydukes up a head.

"Let's get some sweets" Draco suggested

"Okay sure!" I knew I had to buy some stuff for Fred and George.

I bought 3 boxes of Bertie Botts every favours beans, three chocolate frogs, 3 sugar quills, 3 bars of chocolate and a pound of coconut ice. My bag was pretty heavy after this.

"And you said Crabbe and Goyle were bad" Draco said whilst he tucked into a sugar mice

"Oh be quiet you, I got some stuff for my friends back in the muggle world" I lied

"Really? How generous of you" Draco said

We walked in and out of shops and each bought new quills and a few more rolls of parchment as Professor Snapes long essays had been using up all of mine. As we passed Gladrags wizardwear who always displayed their jewellery in the windows

"Those earrings are so pretty" I said pointing at a pair of what seemed to be crystal earrings

"That particular diamond actually has a spell attached to it where you can pick two different colours for it to shine in the light" Draco said

"They must be expensive ahh yes they are look 70 galleons! As if a student could afford them" I said walking away from the beautiful earrings.

"I just remembered I need to get something for my mother's birthday, just wait here on minute I ordered it from here last week by Owl" Draco said going inside the shop.

I stood there for a few minutes waiting for Draco and nearly died when I saw Sian and the Durmstrang who was called Leonardo Piers walking towards me. I hid behind a post and waited for them to pass. Draco came out a few minutes later with a small bag and we headed back towards the castle. I asked him what he had bought his mother and he told me a necklace she had wanted for ages. We arrived at the castle in quicker time than before and we stood there for a few seconds being slightly awkward.

"Well I better get these sent off to my friends" I said picking up my honeydukes bag.

"Yeah well I'll see you around" Draco said smiling; even though he had just said something to excuse himself he didn't move.

"Thanks again for lunch, see you later" I said walking towards the hospital wing

"I think green is your colour you know" Draco said as he disappeared around a corner towards his common room. I realised I was still wearing the scarf and ran after him but he was nowhere to be seen.