Chapter 9: No Title
Two Months Later….
Riley woke up in pure bliss. She had her head on Neville's chest and his arm snaked around her body snugly. Riley cuddled up to Neville's warm body and Neville hugged her tighter showing his protectiveness. Neville soon opened up his eyes to find his beautiful girlfriend in his arms once again. He touched his lips with hers and smiled softly. "Hello Gorgeous." He said as their lips met once more. "Hey." She said; stifling a yawn. Neville chuckled and kissed her temple. "Well the only class we have is DADA and it doesn't start until 3…..so what do you want to do?" He asked. "How about we get dressed and go down to breakfast then go hang out with the guys?" Riley asked. Neville kissed my lips and Riley smiled. "How come I got the most beautiful, genius girl?" He asked. Riley blushed and kissed on the lips longer. "How did I get the sweetest and most caring person?" She asked him. It was his turn to blush and kissed her on the forehead. "Go hop into the shower, Love." He suggested. Riley nodded and headed to the bathroom. Neville smiled and grabbed his uniform and put it on. If only he could go to school in his sweatpants…the sad, sad life of Neville Longbottom. He walked out to the living room to be greeted by Melena perching on Neville's shoulder and nipping his ear affectionately. "Hello girly girl." He greeted with him stoking her velvet like feathers. Melena hooted delightedly and nipped his ear again; but this time playfully. Neville chuckled and stroked her feathers one more time before checking his backpack to see if he had everything ready. 'Journal?' he asked himself in his thoughts; only to find his black composition book. 'Check; quills and parchment?' Once again, he found the source he was looking for. 'Check and check; wand?' He felt his pants pocket to find his wand. 'Okay; I hope I'm not forgetting anything…..' He thought as Mason barked. 'Oh yeah; I need to feed you.' He thought as he poured some dog food into his dog dish. He then fed Melena a small bowl of owl treats. An appreciative hoot was awarded to him as the owl quickly started on her first one. Neville suddenly felt a small hand collide with his and look to see his beautiful Riley beside him. For some reason, Riley seemed to grow more gorgeous to him each and every second he spent with her; not that he was complaining or anything. Neville slipped his arms around her waist and softly brushed his lips against hers. "Ready?" He asked. She nodded and they walked out of the small 'apartment' hand in hand. They arrived at the great hall to find Harry, Ginny, Ron and Hermione eating as well. The couple sat down and filled their plates. "Morning." The group of friends welcomed as Riley and Neville. They started eating and, for some unknown reason, talking about cake. Don't ask why. "Chocolate is my favorite; keeping with the classics!" Ron announced. "Cheesecake is mine!" Hermione said. "Carrot cake is amazing!" Ginny said as Harry kissed her cheek. "Awwww…..you guys are cute!" They heard Lavender Brown say. Harry rolled his eyes and buried his face in her shoulder. "What's yours, Harry?" She asked kissing his hair. "I have go funfetti on this one." He murmured into her shoulder. "Riley?" She asked. "Um…..I don't know…..probably Devil's Food cake." She said as she leaned on Neville. "My turn? Um…vanilla is mine." He said as he put his arm around his girlfriend. "What!? Vanilla is so lame though." Ron said as he was hiding from Hermione's ticklish nature. "I like lameness thank you very much!" Neville said as he kissed Riley's temple. There was another accustomed 'aww' from Lavender and Pavarti and Harry hugged Ginny from behind. "Why are we talking about our favorite cakes again?" Hermione finally asked. "To tell you the truth, I have completely no idea why. It did pass the time though." He said as he directed his attention towards the clock that read 11:45. The group decided it was a beautiful (but cold) autumn day outside so they grabbed blankets, coats and entertainment and settled down under the tree by the black lake. "It's free day for DADA today since we took that big test yesterday, do we?" Ron asked and Hermione's legs lay across his lap. "I think so; it's weird that Snape is…nicer now since everyone is back; Like he is free from something." Harry said as he sat behind Ginny and hugged her waist from behind while the couple was sitting down. "It seems like everyone is free." Hermione said as her and Ron cuddled up next to each other. "Besides me I guess." Neville sadly said as he hugged Riley closer to him. "It's okay Nev; they will be back soon." She comforted as she leaned on his shoulder. "I know, love; I know." Neville kissed Riley's hair and the group of friends continued to talk. As they talked, Professor Dumbledore approached the group and smile. "Hello children." He softly said. "Hello Headmaster." Hermione greeted as she sat up. "I came to tell you that classes are canceled today because we thought the students needed a break. And for Mr. Longbottom and Ms. Potter; would you come meet me in my office?" They both nodded their heads and followed the headmaster.
Five Minutes Later…..
As they walked in the door, Neville saw the back of two people's heads that seemed really familiar, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it. There was also his head of house and James and Lily Potter. 'Okay, what the hell is going on? This is scaring me onto another level.' He thought to himself. Riley squeezed his hand reassuringly and smiled at him. "Neville my boy; come here for a moment would you?" Dumbledore asked as he was standing in his desk. Neville carefully released his girlfriend's hand and walked shyly to his professor. "Okay turn around now." He asked. Neville did as he was told and turned around. Who he would face would make one of the happiest moments in his life. Alice and Frank Longbottom, alive and well; Smiling with unshed tears in the corners in their eyes. Neville smiled and felt singular tears stream down his cheeks. Not sad tears; but happy tears. Neville walked slowly to his parents and went to hug them. Apparently they had the same agenda and stood up to hug their 16 year old son. "I love you so very much." He heard his crying mom say into his shoulder. His dad was stroking his hair softly and also in the massive group hug. At this time, Riley had leaned on her Dad and his arm was around her shoulders. "I love you, Dad." She whispered. "I love you, Ladybug." He said as he kissed her hair. Neville and his parents released their embrace and Neville looked at Riley and gave her a soft smile gesturing to come to him. She smiled and left the shelter of her dad's arms and walked over to Neville. He then reached down to her hand and intertwined their fingers with each other's. "Mom, Dad; this is my girlfriend Riley Potter." He introduced. She smiled and offered her free hand to shake their hands. Happily obliging to the offer, they shook her hand and smiled at her. It was easily the best day of his life.
Hello my beautiful minions! Sorry I haven't posted in a while but I still did. Okay a couple of things for you...
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