A/N: I understand that a few people have been asking for the Doctor, but this fic is deliberately based around Amy and Rory's relationship in the time in-between visits by him. I do not intend for him to find Amy until near the end, as it is only a side storyline (And Amy would probably leave Hogwarts to go with him anyway and I don't want to write their adventures together in this). I suggest if you want something including him and less 'waffley' that you try some other fics, not this one. However, I have negelected that storyline in these past chapters, and so I will bring it back in for the upcoming chapters.

Other than that, thank you to all the lovely reviews I've been getting :)


Draco had kept far away from everybody for the best part of a week now. He didn't turn up to class, on the odd occasion that he did, he would arrive late and sneak out early so that he was always around a Professor, in case of if his classmates lashed out on him. He even couldn't stay in the Slytherin Common Room, just to be sure that he wouldn't be found by Mels, who seemed more annoyed than most about the punch.

Meanwhile, A few Gryffindors and Rory had teamed up to find him, and finally give him a taste of his own medicine. Amy spent most of her time in the Library again, away from everybody. She had failed to stop them from getting involved, so at least she could stop herself. However, her patience was slipping, and she wished they'd all just punch the git already so things could get back to normal.

Mels had already sorted out tommorows plan (Plan E), based on some information she had forced out of Crabbe's lips. Draco would leave his dorm at 6am, providing that Goyle told him the path was clear, and would run down to the Great Hall for some food, bringing extra with him on the way back. He then wouldn't leave his dorm for the rest of the day.
"The path has to be confirmed clear before Malfoy makes a run for it. As soon as he's in the Great Hall, anything goes. Aim to get there at 6.10, I'll stay outside the Common Room any case he retreats or slips past you all." This had become a precise military operation. Some people were there because they were bored and liked the drama, others because they were promised that they'd be able to attack a Slytherin, whilst the remainder genuinely cared about Amy.

xxxx

The morning arrived, and Gryffindor Tower was loud and waiting by 6am. "I can't believe you're doing this, you will get caught-" Ranted Hermione. Although she thought Draco deserved to be punished, she did not agree with the manner of attack everyone was taking.
"Not now Hermione- We have to get down the the Great Hall to corner Malfoy now." Ron was not in a good mood, he had never been awake so early in his life.
"There are teachers in the Great Hall- they'll see you attack him-"
"Which is why we're waiting until he's left, you doofus." He snapped back at her, as the select Gryffindors made their way down to the Hall.

The group met up outside the golden doors.
"O-okay..." Nervously ordered Rory. He had been waiting for this moment for a while. "So we just, wait for him to leave and...attack him?"
"We should drag him somewhere less, public." Suggested Harry.
They all agreed as they saw Crabbe, Goyle, and eventually Malfoy leaving the Hall, holding about 10 bread rolls.
All three of them instantly pulled out their wands. "Well well welll...look what we have here!"
"Don't act brave Malfoy, we know you've spent the week running from confrontation." Barked Ron, pulling out his own wand.
Draco was quite obviously outnumbered, there was 10 students against him.
"You're coming with us." Rory snarled.
"Am I Roney? Am I?...Expelliarmus!" Draco disarmed Rory and ran off, the Gryffindors instantly running after him. Crabbe and Goyle bought Draco some time, but soon fled from the vast amount of angry students.

Draco reached the Dungeons, only to be met by Mels disarming him.
"Let me pass you bitch!" He demanded, panicking.
She pushed him against the wall, her arm across his neck. He was locked in.
Not before long, the party all entered the Dungeons and assembled around him. "So, who wants the first punch?" Asked Mels, sinisterly.
"Rory?" She winked at him, she had been doing a lot of that recently. "Y-yeah, that would be, you know...good." He gulped hard and made his way to the front. He had never actually punched somebody before, and was nervous. Draco was whimpering, squirming to get away from Mels.
"Who's the wimp now?" Rory laughed, as she let Draco go, leaving him to Rory.
"You don't have to do this! Y-you can have her Rory! Don't hurt me, and you can have Amy." Rory almost considered the offer, but his hatred overpowered his body.
"Don't ever mention her name again, you hear? NEVER." He glared into Draco's eyes, he was petrified.
BANG.
Rory punched him hard in the nose, causing him to fly into the wall, and fall the floor in a daze.
His hand hurt, but it was totally worth it. "Stupid Hufflepuff..." He muttered, trying to get up. Rory instantly swung round and kicked him in the face again, causing his mouth to bleed. Rory felt pure evil, he could never see himself punching another being, but nobody could hurt Amy like that and get away with it.
The Gryffindors applauded, as Rory walked back to them.
"Anybody else want a go? I'm leaving now." Rory walked off, only to find that Mels had followed him.

Once they were away from the dungeons, she finally spoke to him.
"I know you like her Rory." He stopped instantly in his tracks and turned around.
"I-I-don't know what you're on about." She laughed and placed a piece of Jewellery in his hand.
"I stole this from my mum, figured you might want to give it to her." He examined it, a gold chained necklace with 'A' attached to one end.
"I guaranty she'll wear it." She laughed again. She was nearly as mysterious as Amy herself.
"I-I can't...I can't even tell her how I feel about her..." He was shaking slightly.
Mels placed a hand on his shoulder. "I'll sure you'll get there...you know, fairly soon. Just give her it, okay?"
"O-okay...t-thanks." Rory muttered, fondling the necklace in his hand. Was it really that obvious that he liked Amy?

xxxx

Rory made his way down to the Library, where it was no surprise that Amy was studying a book on time travel.
"You're awake early" He smiled, sitting down opposite her.
"Well the entire house woke me up so, I thought I should make use of the time. Have you finished larking about yet?" She sighed, turning the page.
"Y-yeah, we got him. The rest of the gang are still giving him hell, but I left to find you."
"Yeah? How come?" She asked, closing the book completely.
"I-I got you something. It's only small but...I just..." He took the Necklace out of his pocket and showed it to her.
Her face instantly lit up. "Rory I-I-I love it! How did you know I love things like that! Here, help me put it on, I want to wear it right now!"
Mels was right. He walked round the table and pushed her hair to one side. It was beautiful and silky, and smelt like strawberries. He fastened the necklace for her, and she stood up. "Rory I-I-...why did you get me this?" She was beaming with happiness, now's the time Rory.
"I...I...just...I really like you." He finally spat out.
"Awww! I like you too Rory, you're my best friend." She instantly launched herself onto him, giving him a long hug. It would've been more satisfying if she hadn't just broken his heart, but he thought he should still make the most of it.
"I'll wear it everyday and think of you." She smiled, pulling away from him.
"A-amy, when I say I like you...I mean I like...-"
"-AMY!" Ron ran in and tackled the girl from behind.
"Rory said you'd be here, we did it! We got him!" Amy smiled at him, but her attention was still on Rory. What was he about to say to her?
"Us Gryffindors are having a party at the Great Hall, and you're coming! Come on!" He grabbed her hand, before Amy even had time to answer.
"We'll talk later Rory!" She shouted from across the room.
"Sure, bye Amy." He muttered, sitting back down. It wasn't a complete loss, at least she loved the necklace, but he didn't know what it was going to take for this girl to realize how he felt.
He examined the book she had been reading: How to attract extra terrestrial attention. What was she doing? This was more than just interest. The next time they meet, he would defiantly confront her about it. And he would tell her how he feels, properly.

"...Don't worry Rory, next time's the charm." It was Mels again, she emerged from behind a pile of books.
"Are you stalking me?" He asked, turning around.
"Stalking is not the word I would use. When you're at the mirror, you'll tell her."
Rory found himself getting more and more frustrated.
"What the hell are you on about? You talk as if like, you know my future."
She laughed at him. "Well that's just stupid, Roranicus."
"Why are you helping me? The necklace, telling me when to confess to her...what's your angle?"
"My angle is a bit, wibbly wobbly. One day, you'll understand."
"No! I don't want your help Mels, not if you're going to act all, mysterious around me."
"I want you two to last, that's all. I'm just helping. I'm being a good friend."
Rory shook his head. "We're never going to happen, she doesn't have feelings for me. Not in that way. She never will."
Mels smiled at him as she began to walk out of the Library. Before doing so, she quickly turned around and said, "She does have feelings for you... there's just a bit of a, miss understanding. The Mirror, though, be ready. All I'm saying."
She strutted off, leaving Rory yet more confused.
He only took one thing from their talk together.
she does have feelings for you.
Rory didn't know if he should believe her, if he even could, but if she was telling the truth, everything was about to change.


Sorry, this chapter was a bit, awkward, but Halloween and 'The Mirror' is coming up so hopefully the pace will pick up again!
I'm always up for Reviews, comments and suggestions, so let me know :)