6th Year: Summer

Well, I've changed the name so this story is now called... Not So Siriusly-In-Love. I've zoomed on to the summer before 6th year. Things are still the same, and James and Niamh are actually quite close friends. And lastly, Niamh is dating Nathan. Enjoy

'Niamh,' someone was saying to me.

'Leave,' I mumbled, curling up. I was fast asleep, it was a Friday morning in a summer holiday and I had no intention whatsoever of waking up.

'Niamh,' They'd go away soon. I think.

'NIAMH!'

'A-OWWWW!' I moaned as I smacked my head against Ben's.

'What is it, Squirt?' I said, rubbing my forehead.

'I'm hungry,' he said, putting at me.

I glared at him. 'You're 9, Squirt! You're a big boy! Don't pout!'

He looked at me, blinking a bit. Damn him and his big blue eyes.

I sighed, climbing out of bed, wrapping my fuzzy orange dressing gown and stepping into my purple slippers.

'What do you want? Mush?' He knew I meant pancakes and nodded furiously.

I ran down the stairs to the kitchen, Ben hot on my trail. Mum had left us a note:

Gone to get milk. Be back in 10 minutes.

I nodded and slipped it into my pocket.

'Turn on the oven, Squirt,' I said to Ben, waving my hand in the general direction of the oven as I saw an owl fly towards the window. It landed gracefully on the window sill, dropping four letters. I picked up the first one.

Dear Malteser,

Yes, I have not forgotten that name! It will stick with you forever! Ha! Brown on the outside, Blonde on the inside!

I rolled my eyes.

How are you? I'm in the Lake District with Sirius at the moment. What about you? How's Squirt Doing? Anyway, I was wondering if you'd like to come over to our house next week? Owl me when you know.

From Saggy

I grinned at the nickname I had given James lasy year when I'd found out about his animagus form:

'So you're a stag?'

'Yes, Niamh, I'm a stag. Handsome creatures, Stag's are,'

'I'm going to call you saggy,'

'WHY?'

'Cos it sounds like stag. Duh,'

Ah, good times. Next letter:

Dear Niamh,

Are you going to Saggy's house next week? Aw, please do. How's Benny? Does he miss me? I bet he does. Do you want to go to Diagon Alley on Thursday? Tell me if you can.

Love Nathan x

The third one was just my Hogwarts letter. No prefect badge, but I'd been made vice of the Quidditch Team, where I played Keeper

Lastly, It was Lily's letter

Hi!

How are you and Ben? Is Tahlia still a pain? Don't even answer that, actually. Guess what? Potter sent me a letter pretending to be Remus! I thought it was him so I replied and Remus told me this morning. Can you believe it? I've been invited to his house, but I'm only going if you go! Pleeease go!

From Lily

I smiled at my friends and boyfriends letter. I'd reply later.

I went back to the oven to continue frying the pancakes, insisting on Ben getting me a nose plug. They smell. A lot!

10 minutes later, I was relieved of the smell and shoved them at Ben. Ew. How in the name of Merlin's saggy left bum cheek do people like that mush? It's disgusting I tell you!

'I'm home!' I dashed over to the door where my mum had just walked through.

'Morning!' I said brightly, sticking the milk in the fridge, 'How are you?'

'Good. You're very happy, aren't you?' Mum said, smiling.

I grinned. 'I got letters from James, Lily and Nathan,' I remembered what Saggy had asked and turned to face my mum,'By the way, James asked me if I could go to his house next week? Lily and Nathan will be their, too,' I added .

'Of course you can, darling,' I hugged her and made myself some toast. See, that is NICE food.

'Who sent you those letters?' Ben asked me, walking in with his empty plate and sticking it in the sink.

'James, Nathan and Lily and my Hogwarts letter,' I replied, shovelling my second slice of toast down my mouth.

'I like James and Nathan,' Ben said, beginning to hum the 'Batman' theme tune.

'That's nice,' I said, smirking at how sweet my brother is.

I finished my toast quickly and went to my room to reply to the letters:

Dear Saggy,

I'm so very glad that you remembered my name and yours, which will put me at ease for the rest of the holiday. Wahey. I'm also going to be coming over to yours! And by the way, Lily is disappointed in what you did. Not like she isn't always, but you know. Squirt is his normal, pancake loving self. How's you then?

From Malteaser

Dear Nathan,

Of course Squirt misses you! I quote: 'I like James and Nathan' Although what he sees in you two is a mystery. I'm definitely up for it, as I need to get a prezzie for Benny Baby.

Love Niamh xx

Dear Lily,

He's a nutter that boy. You just have to grow to accept it. He'll always be your stalker. I'm definitely going, I could NOT leave you alone! Did you hear about Alice and Frank dating?

From Malteaser

I put away my quill and picked up 'Hogwarts: A History' which Lily said I should read. So far, it's kind of boring. Ah well.

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