"Uh, sure I guess," George said, taking a seat across from Melany.

Melany looked down and thought about what she was going to say. But her thoughts were interrupted when she was nudged by Fred.

"Well, go on," he said.

She took a deep breathe before talking. "Look, George, I'm really sorry for," but she paused for a moment before starting again, "Wait, what am I sorry for?"

"You're sorry for slapping him, yelling at him, and for giving Sirius a reason for almost murdering him," Fred said.

"Right, I'm sorry for all of that," she said, now looking at George.

"Apology accepted, though my cheek still stings a bit when I touch it," he paused, touching his cheek a bit and trying to pretend that it hurt by flinching.

"Look, I'm really sorry for what I said. I was just annoyed at everyone that day. But you know I would never do anything like that, right?" he said while standing up

"Yeah I know that now. Even if you are George Weasley, you wouldn't do anything that low," she replied while standing up too.

"Well since that's all settled for, I think I'm going to go upstairs and see how Draco's holding up," Fred said before standing up and running upstairs.

"So what happened to those two?" she said, moving closer to George.

"Does that really matter right now?" he asked her, closing the gap between them.

"I guess not," she replied, before he crashed his lips onto hers.

After breaking apart from each other, George asked, "So does this mean we're together again?"

"No, it just means that we made up in a more than friendly way," she said, smirking when she saw his face drop.

"Of course it means we're together again," she replied. He smiled while reaching into his pocket.

"So I'm guessing you want this back then?" he said while dangling the necklace from his hand. She nodded before turning around so that he can put it on her.

"Well I guess we should go to bed now," she said before standing up to leave.

"Alright, see you tomorrow," he replied while standing up and giving her another short kiss before they both went upstairs.


Thursday passed and it was already Friday night. The next day will be another trip to Hogsmeade, and the girls were all getting ready to go to bed. Before Melany went to bed, she went to Jenine's bed.

"Hey, Mel. Need anything?" Jenine asked her while making room for her to sit.

"Yes, actually. You think you can get Harry's cloak for me?" she asked.

"That's it? Hold on one second," she said before standing up and going over to her trunk. When she returned, she held out the invisibility cloak.

"Does Harry know that you have it?" Melany asked her.

"Of course not!" she said, "But before I give it to you, may I please ask why?"

Melany smiled and explained the whole plan that would take place tomorrow, and that everyone was already in on it.

"Very nice," Jenine said.

"Why thank you. Well, I best be off to bed now. Night," she said before getting the cloak and going to her own bed.

"Night everyone," Jenine said to the rest of the girls, who all replied the same thing.


It was the day of the trip, and everyone was already at the village.

"So shall we go, malady?" George asked his girlfriend.

"Sorry George, but I think it would be best if you were to spend this trip with your siblings," she said, winking at the other red heads. Everyone but George knew about the plan.

"Oh, alright, I guess. But then who are you hanging out with?" he asked.

"Hermione, Blaise, and Draco," she replied.

"And I suppose Harry and Jenine will spend time with each other?"

"We will?" Jenine asked, turning to her cousin.

"Yes, we will," he said. With that, the Weasleys left to do some 'family bonding.'

"Oh, that's a great idea, Harry!" Jenine cried after they walked away. "Family bonding! We haven't spent enough time with each other since school started."

Harry raised an eyebrow and chuckled. "We spend everyday together."

Jenine laughed and linked arms with him. "Thanks for pointing out the obvious! I meant alone. We're always around a big group of people. I hardly know you anymore, Mr. Potter."

Harry thought about it for a moment and spoke. "Fine, I guess you're right." He turned to Blaise, Hermione, Melany and Draco behind them. "Do you mind? I think Jenine's got a point here."

"Oh, its no problem. We'll catch up at dinner," said Hermione, as she pecked Harry on the cheek.

"Take care of her, Harry," Draco said as he wrapped his arms around Jenine in a hug. She laughed, and kissed him on the cheek.

"I'll be fine. Don't worry about me, Draco," she replied. He kissed the top of her head.

"Okay, see you later!" Melany said, and they parted ways.

Harry linked arms with Jenine as they walked down the streets of Hogsmeade. "So, what do you want to do?" he said, walking past the Quidditch shop. Jenine was about to reply when Harry saw the look in her eyes. He cut her off. "No more candy!" he half yelled.

Jenine sighed, disappointed. "Fine. Let's get some ice cream then, my treat. Then we can just talk. Sound good?"

"Sounds great. But I'm paying. After all, I am the devilishly handsome and rich Harry Potter," he gloated with his chin held high.

Jenine just softly slapped his face with her free hand. "Aww, its so cute how conceited you are. Have you looked in the mirror lately, Harry? You may be rich, but devilishly handsome? No way. Those two words describe my boyfriend perfectly." She stuck her tongue out at him and they entered the ice cream parlor. "So, cousin. What flavor would you like?" she said. "I'm paying," she added as she saw him reach into his pocket for some coins.

"No, let me pay!" he argued. "I am older, and therefor it is my duty to take care of you."

She groaned. "Oh, please, Boy Wonder. Stop being stubborn." She turned to the cashier. "Two chocolate and butterbeer ice creams, please."

She handed the cashier the four coins and retrieved the cones. She handed Harry his cone and walked to an empty table. They sat in comfortable silence for a few moments, and Harry decided to break it. "Are you happy with him?" he asked. "Are you really happy with Draco?"

Jenine didn't hesitate. "I've never been this happy in my life," she said happily. "Well, I think I was happier when I found you on the train on the first day of Hogwarts. I had heard stories about you at the orphanage. I knew you were my cousin, but you were an orphan yourself. I finally had a family. A small one of course, but still. I had a family when I found you, and I think that was the happiest day of my life." She laughed, tears forming in her eyes.

Harry, who had been listening intently, was on the verge of tears himself. "I agree with you there. I was so happy when I found out I wasn't really alone and unloved in the world." He chuckled. "It was a bit odd, though. You walked into the compartment yelling, 'Have you seen Harry Potter?!' I was so frightened. I couldn't get a word out before your eyes bulged out of their sockets and you attacked me. I didn't know who you were, why you were crying, and why you were looking for me. I would've thrown you off if you hadn't said, 'I'm Jenine Potter; your cousin.' That was truly the best day of my life."

Jenine had tears streaming down her face. She wiped them away and asked, "Are you happy with Hermione?"

Harry nodded, wiping away the stray tears that had fallen. "Definitely. There's no doubt about it. I've known her since we were 11. I really love her."

"And I really love Draco," she said sighing. She smiled and stood up. "I think we should head back now. I think dinner should be starting soon." Jenine walked over to Harry and linked arms once more. "I'm glad you're always there for me Harry. You're the best cousin anyone could ever ask for," she said, leaning her head on his shoulder as they walked.

"You're family, Jenine, and I love you. You're like my sister, and I'll do anything for you," he kissed the top of her head. "I'm glad you attacked me that day on the train."

They laughed, and walked arm in arm back to Hogwarts.


-About an hour before: Draco, Blaise, Hermione, and Melany-

"So, where do you guys want to go?" Draco asked the others.

"Well, I actually have to be leaving soon because of you know what," Melany said before the group nodded

"I think we should get some butterbeers, then," Hermione suggested, and they all headed to the Hog's Head.

"So Draco, how's your relationship with Jenine going" Melany asked him.

"It's going alright. We get along with each other great," he said.

"Yeah, and by the looks of it, you both have sugar rushes in common," Hermione said before laughing.

"What are you guys talking about?" Melany asked them, since she didn't know about Wednesday yet.

"Can I tell her Draco?" Hermione asked him.

"If you must," he muttered.

Hermione turned to Melany and explained the whole story to her. At the end, Melany looked at Draco and exploded with laughter.

"I can't believe Dumbledore would let you do that, though," she said, trying to catch her breath.

"Neither did we," Blaise said, smiling.

"Oh, well I have to get going now. See you all at dinner," Melany said before standing up to leave.

When she exited the pub, she headed for a deserted alley. There, she put on the invisibility cloak and got out a pair of handcuffs before walking out.

She finally found the Weasley's exiting Zonko's. Melany power walked up to the group while unscrewing both ends of the handcuffs and putting one end on her wrist. She then went up to George and quickly grabbed his wrist and put the handcuff around it.

"Hey, what's going on?" George said, looking scared.

The group turned to him and found that he was being dragged away.

"Can you guys at least help me here?" he asked them.

"Bye George," Ginny said while waving at him.

"Wait! Why aren't you helping me?" he yelled to them, but they simply turned away and started to walk in the opposite direction.

He was still very scared when he was dragged into an empty alleyway.

"W-who are you and why am I here?" he asked.

Melany took off the invisibility cloak and said, "I am your girlfriend and you're here because I want you to be."

"Merlin Melany, I thought I was being abducted or something," he said, "Can you get me out of these?" he asked, pointing at the handcuffs.

Melany took out the key and released both of them.

"So, was this all part of a plan or something?" he asked her.

"Well I had to get you back somehow after what happened," she said smirking.

"Well you did, and you did it very well. Who else knew?"

"Everyone but you," she said, laughing.

"Wow, I'm so slow. So where do you wanna go?" he asked her.

"Anywhere's fine," she replied.

"Ice cream?"

"Yes please!" she said before grabbing his hand and walking with him towards the ice cream shop.

"So, what are your plans after you leave the school?" Melany asked him while eating her coffee ice cream.

"Well, you know. Just run the shop and make a living out of that. You?"

"I honestly don't know yet. I think being an auror is too much work and I can't be a healer since I get squirmy at the sight of wounds."

"You can always work at the shop with us."

Melany choked a little before talking, "Really?"

"Of course! Me and Fred always need a helping hand, and you are good at thinking up new pranks."

"I just might consider that," she said, smiling at him. He smiled back before giving her a long kiss.

"We should get going," Melany said after they broke apart.

"Aw, do we have to?" he said, pouting at her.

"Yes, love, we do," she said while standing up.

"Alright, let's go," he said, standing up as well.

They then held hands while walking slowly towards the castle and back to reality.