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Chapter 12: Decisions, Decisions

"So i think Professor Slughorn is sexy." I said. After spending a few minutes waving my hands around like a crazy person.

"Oh that's ni- wait what?" Mel said, her daze look disappearing instantly. "I guess that's okay, i always knew we had a different taste in boys." Mel said for once joining our world. I rolled my eyes at her. She's been so distant since yesterday.

"What's going on with you Mel. You've been so lost all day. Did something happen yesterday that i should know about?" i asked winking. Mel's eyes widened.

"No nothing. Why would you think something happened?" She asked rather quickly. I rose my eyebrow at her.

"Okay then, so why are you acting so weird? Are you nervous with your date with that guy, what's his name?" i asked. I really could never remember his name.

"Brian"she said

"Yeah him" i nodded. "So what about your Hogsmeade trip with him. Aren't you excited or the least bit nervous?"

"I guess i am a bit. I mean i never stopped to ask myself what i do like about him. I mean do i really fancy him? Up until 2 weeks ago i didn't even know his name" Mel rambled.

"yeah poor Brandon"I agreed.

"Brian" she corrected.

"Right"

"Hey ladies" Jesse interrupted. "What we talking about?" He asked sitting next to me. The Common room was partially empty since most students were probably in bed.

"Mel's boy problems"

"Oh yeah Chris mentioned something about your date with Billy" Jesse mentioned

"Merlin-" Mel started.

"I thought his name was Bryant?" I asked.

"No it's Brian, so what do i do?" She asked me.

"Go on your date and see for yourself." I replied shrugging. "Why? Is there someone else?"

"No!" she yelled too quickly. Jesse and i smiled knowingly at each other.

"he is probably just as nervous." Jesse said as i nodded.

"Oh. Are you talking about Bob?" Julie asked joining us. Mel narrowed her eyes at us all.

"Brian, his name is Brian! Why can't anyone remember his name?" She asked angrily before storming off.

"What? you told me his name was bob!" Julie said confused.

"You love to rile her up don't you?" Jesse asked laughing.

"It is way too fun"

***Jesse POV

"Stop pacing, it's driving me insane" Lily scolded.

"Don't you see though, if Ravenclaw wins their next match we have an easy shot at winning the Quidditch Cup!" I said loudly.

"I know, you've been saying that all week! I am actually trying to focus on other things, like Hogsmeade for instance. I want to not think about the fact of what will happen if we have to play Slytherin. I don't think my mum will be happy if i break my arm again." Lily sighed.

"Hogsmeade isn't until one week! This is way more important" I whined. Girls and their horrible priorities.

"Well that match isn't until March Mr. Quidditch captain" She replied "Now shush, i have to finish this essay before Professor Longbottom has my head"

I snorted "Professor Longbottom and strict don't mix." I took my seat down onto my chair and pushed a few books forward. the library was never usually crowded around this time in February. Most people were outside playing in the snow, but not us. We of course had to finish our homework. I looked to the small window on my right and noticed people having a snowball fight. Among those people a girl with slightly bushy reddish brown hair. she was running around just as a boy with pale blonde hair rammed her with a snowball.

"Look at that even Scorpius and Julie are out there" i whined.

"Hey don't blame me Mr. No we can just finish it tomorrow. I told you we should have stuck to Julie's schedule. Now hush i am so close to finishing" She said calmly.

I sighed and opened the book closest to me. Advanced guide to Herbology. It even looked more intimidating as i looked further into the book. I remember how excited i was to not have to take Herbology ever again. I mean its not like Aurors really need it, Lily on the other hand loved it from the very start. Ever since she met my mum she started paying attention to plants and easily became one of Professor Longbottom's strongest students.

"Lily, Jesse there you are! Of course, your usual spot." Chris shouted. He was looking happier then usual. His face was flushed and he looked soaked.

"I would like to think that i didn't spend too much time here, thank you" Lily mumbled before scratching on her quil again.

"Sure whatever you say." he brushed off. He threw himself into the chair to the corner in between us, scattering many parchments. Lily finally threw her hands in the air and pushed her books away.

"What is it that you want Chris? You've been walking around like the walking dead for about a week, and now look like a kid on Christmas Day." Lily asked a bit annoyed.

"I asked her." he said looking directly at me.

"You didn't" i replied. My eyes widened when i realized he wasn't kidding. He was smirking widely.

"Okay what did i miss?" Lily asked.

"Yes i did, and she said yes!" Chris said excitedly. There was no twinkle in his eyes or anything though, just a look of triumph.

"who?" Lily asked again "Do i know her?"

"Judith" Chris and I said.

"You asked out Judith Conner and she said yes?" Lily screeched. "Miss Richie Rich herself"

"Hey be nice to my date. She's...tolerable" Chris said in thought. "hey she may not be the best choice but if she can get me out of my funk then i am all for it."

"Yeah. So you never told us what happened to drive you into that. I mean Mel is walking around like her favorite doll was stolen and you look like someone called you ugly and left before you could try and flip your hair to prove them wrong." Lily teased as he glared at her.

"yeah right, someone calling me ugly. They must be blind or have no taste." Chris mumbled.

"Alright spit it out" Lily scolded. Its amazing how even when she is mad or annoyed she still looks peaceful, but of course her scary side overrides it all.

"Its nothing, I was just about to tell- Mel!" Chris said stopping instantly. He looked nervous. I looked up to notice Mel walking towards us, she looked mad.

Chris tried to get up, but i kicked him hard enough for him to fall back into his chair. From the look of it they've been avoiding each other all week. Lily seemed to notice this too because of the way she was looking back and forth. The question is why?

"Hey Chris" Her voice wavered a bit before she turned to Lily "They might not let us go to Hogsmeade!" Mel said angrily. Chris was watching her in amazement as she ranted on about how ridiculous this school was.

"Wait! Why aren't they letting the students go?" I asked.

"No they're letting you all go, but they're having a meeting about letting us go" Mel said pointing to her and Lily.

"Maybe that's not so-" I started only to stop when i saw the fiery look in her eyes.

"That's not fair! The threat may not even be real!" Mel said angrily.

"What does it matter? It's just Hogsmeade! Or is it that you want to see your precious boyfriend" Chris retored is the first time i heard him talk to Mel like that. He usually controls his words when around her. She looked at him and her eyes said it all. She turned away from him and ignored his comment completely. He got up and left without another word.

"So what do we do?"Mel asked

"What we always have to do" Lily replied before taking out a piece of parchment.

"Mum" they both replied nodding their heads.