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Chapter 11: Lockhart

The next morning he woke up to a reply. Alicia agreed for his coming over the next day. Maybe he'll actually make a real move on her. Actually, most definitely. He's no scaredy cat he's a brave Gryffindor lion."Hey Lee," Alicia greeted, the next morning.

"Hi Alicia," he grinned at her.

The two Quidditch obsessed students started to talk about Quidditch.

"Alicia, you know I've fancied you for ages."

She nodded and said. "I know you have, Lee."

He didn't reply he just leaned into kiss her but they were interrupted when the door opened and Alicia pulled away.

"You know I was just about to kiss you," he said.

The person who had interrupted the scene walked over to Alicia and kissed her and Lee's heart audibly broke. The second girl he's lost to someone else. The couple got lost in each other and didn't even see Lee leave. He Flooed to an empty house. He was greeted by his dog.

"Hey girl," he greeted as she barked.

He walked up to his room, threw himself on his bed and Taffy jumped up next to him.

"Mum's not home, so this will be our little secret," he chuckled, petting her.

She barked.

"You're the only girl who won't break my heart."

She barked as if it to say. 'Don't forget, Adelaine."

Lee chuckled again and said. "I'm actually talking to my dog but I suppose you're right Lainey won't break my heart because she's just my best friend."

Taffy barked again as if it to say 'Whatever you say'.

Lee rolled his eyes. He was suddenly tired so he fell asleep.

A few hours later he woke up to a wonderful aroma of dinner. He got up and walked down to the kitchen to hear his mum happily humming a tune. He grinned, walked over to the cabinet, grabbed some plates and started to set the table without his mum even asking him.

"Oh hi, sweetie," she greeted her son.

"Hi mum."

"Everything okay, I noticed you took a nap and you rarely take naps?"

Lee sighed and said. "I rather not talk about it, mum."

Before Mrs. Jordan could reply Mr. Jordan walked in from work. He greeted his wife with a quick kiss on the cheek. Lee, unlike most teenagers didn't usually mind his parents showing affection but today it broke his heart and he slightly frowned.

"Everything okay, son?" Mr. Jordan asked.

Admittedly, Mrs. Jordan was more sensitive than Mr. Jordan but Lee only wore these types of emotions on his sleeve with three people his parents and Adelaine.

"I'm fine, dad," Lee insisted.

Mr. Jordan nodded not even believing his son for a second. He didn't push the subject since it was time for dinner. The family ate.

"So, what's wrong, sweetie?" Mrs. Jordan asked her son.

Lee sighed and said. "You know I went over Alicia's today to make a move but when I did her boyfriend interrupted."

"I'm sorry honey, we know how much you fancied her."

He smiled thankfully at his parents.

"I don't think Adelaine would break your heart," Mr. Jordan mentioned noncholantly shrugging.

Lee groaned and said. "She's just my best friend."

"Whatever you say,"

Lee walked up to his room

It was now time for Adelaine's birthday. They had a small party at her house. It was just her, Cedric, Leslie and Lee and their families. It was really fun as always.

A few days later it was time to go to Diagon Alley to purchase their supplies and books. They ran into the Weasleys at Flourish and Blotts.

"There's a book signing," Lee pointed out. He knew Adelaine too well.

Adelaine looked up and wrinkled her nose instantly. The book signing was for Gilderoy Lockhart. She had never really cared for him as an author although she had noticed that all their school book list was filled with books written by him. How wonderful. Not

She noticed Molly and Hermione in line to get their books signed. She wasn't really surprised about Molly but the fact that Hermione liked him shocked her. She wasn't shocked to see Leslie in line either.

Adelaine continued shopping for her books.

"Hi Adelaine," Hermione said as she finished getting her book signed.

"Hey Hermione," She smiled at the younger brunette. She was surprised that Hermione was willingly talking to her it didn't seem like she appreciated her help last year.

"How was your summer?" Hermione asked animatedly.

"It was good, how was yours?"

Hermione nodded and said. "I had a good summer too."

"He's so cute," Leslie said as she practically floated over.

Adelaine giggled at her best female friend from her house she had always nursed a crush on Gilderoy Lockhart. After they finished buying their books, they went to Florean Fortescue's which was the ice cream parlor.

"Hi Adelaine," Oliver greeted her, happily.

She looked up at him she swore he's gotten more handsome over the summer his muscles were quite toned and he had a tan definitely from practicing Quidditch. She would love to be held in those strong arms and to lean her head on his chiseled chest.

But alas, neither one of them has made a move. He was too obsessed with Quidditch and she was still rather shy in matters of her heart although she can be matchmaker when she wants to be.

"Well, I suppose I'll see you at school."

"Bye."

Oliver walked away.

It was now time to board the train. Adelaine sat in her usual compartment with Lee and the twins. She was reading with Lee's arm around her tightly. They were busy talking about their start of term prank.

They reached Hogsmeade station. Adelaine sat at the Hufflepuff table with Cedric and Leslie. After they ate, they went to their common rooms.

It was now the second day of classes and Adelaine was in the middle of a dream about Oliver when Leslie started shaking her awake. Which she didn't appreciate one bit.

"Oh, Ollie," She whispered.

Leslie smirked and shook her again.

"What?" Adelaine asked.

"It's time to get up for class," She said, jumping up and down. She was already dressed in her uniform and smelled of her perfume which was wafting into Adelaine's nostrils.

Adelaine eyed her friend suspiciously then she realized they had Defense first thing this morning and rolled her eyes discreetly.

"So, you were dreaming about Oliver?" she smirked.

"Yes, I was, I finally kissed him," Adelaine said, getting out of bed, putting her glasses on and starting to change into her uniform.

"I would love to kiss Lockhart," Leslie sighed, dreamily.

Adelaine looked at her friend shocked and said. "You do realize how gross that is, he's like thirty or something?"

"What, I have a thing for authors while you have a thing for Quidditch players and he's twenty-eight," Leslie corrected her, defensively.

Adelaine didn't respond she continued getting dressed and brushed her hair. She didn't have the patience to put it up today so she just left it down. She threw her satchel over her shoulder and they left the dormitory.

"Morning girls," Cedric greeted as they walked down the stairs.

"Morning Ced," Adalaine greeted.

Cedric looked over and noticed how bouncy Leslie was although it wasn't that different.

"She's excited for Defense," Adelaine informed him.

"Why is that?" He asked, confused.

"Two words, Gilderoy Lockhart," She sighed, dreamily, again,

The threesome crawled out of the common room.