Hello lovelies! I'm home sick today so I'll spend a lot of time today writing for you guys.

Last week I ordered Fangirl from Amazon and it came yesterday. I read it the majority of the afternoon and finished it this morning. You could say that it was amazing and it inspired me to update today and a lot more often. So I would probably start looking forward to updates every other day.

Enjoy this chapter!

Chapter Thirty-Six: Summer Three

Ireland and Love Letters

As soon as Seamus and I stepped off the train, we saw our mother standing next to Mrs. Weasley. They looked like they had been having a rather happy conversation. I could tell this by their faces. Not Mrs. Weasley's face since she always looked happy. But it was by our mother's face that I could tell. She was smiling brighter than she had for a while. Her eyes were tear free and her clothing was well put together, not sloppily dragged on as she was walking out the door.

Her appearance made me grin and run to her. She took me in her arms and hugged me back

"It's wonderful to see you, darling." Mum said. "I am so happy that you're staying with me."

"I couldn't imagine living without you, Mum." I said. Mum smiled and hugged Seamus, then greeted Fay, who was coming with us this summer, and Fred and George.

"Hello, boys." Mum said. "How was your year?"

"Brilliant, M'am." Fred said. "Though the O.W.L.s were a nasty bit of work."

Mum chuckled, "Yes, I remember my O.W.L.s. As a Ravenclaw, though, I got a lot of study time. Flash cards were thought of as a treat."

"I'm very glad I didn't get put into Ravenclaw, then." Fred said.

"Not like you would have made it in any way." George said, nudging his side. "You're too dumb."

I smirked, "But don't you have identical minds?"

Fred laughed at this and slapped my back. George glared at me.

"Come on, you lot." Mum said to Seamus, Fay, and me. "We better get going if we want to finish in time."

Before we had time to ask, she swept all of our belongings onto carts and forced us to tow them away from our friends.

"Write, Darcy!" George called.

I looked back and grinned at him, which came much more easily now that my true feelings were revealed to myself. "Don't worry, I will!"

When we got home, I was about to run up the stairs with Fay to visit Nessie, but as I began the ascension upstairs, I stopped short. I blinked a couple of times then backed down the stairs slowly. In our living room were boxes filled with our belongings or packaging peanuts.

"What's going on here?" Seamus asked, picking up a peanut.

Mum let out an uncharacteristic giggle. "That's my surprise! We're moving. After the divorce, I got loads of money, which I converted into wizard money. I'm using it to buy us a cottage in Ireland. We'll be living near your cousins."

I let out a squeal of excitement and Seamus whooped. Fay was grinning too since she would be able to be apart of it.

"That's exciting, Mum." I said. "When are we leaving?'

"Tomorrow!' She exclaimed. I've already packed up and moved the rest of our stuff. This is the last of it." This made all three of us grin wider.

We spent the evening having a campout in the living room, drinking cold tea and eating stale crackers found the back corner of a cabinet, forgotten long ago. And although it wasn't the most delicious meal I had ever eaten, I still had a great deal of fun with Fay, Seamus, and Mum.

The next morning we arose with the sun, wanting to get to our new home as early as we could. Fay helped me clean up the mess from the following evening, packing the pillows and blankets in boxes. Mum labeled and stuffed the remaining boxes with the few belongs that were left in our old home. Seamus took those boxes and loaded them in the back of the car along with our Hogwarts items.

By noon, we were ready to leave our home behind. There were too many rotten memories to stay much longer. Though, as Seamus pointed out, there were many happy memories as well. Which was why I cried as we pulled out of the drive and drove down the road to our new lives.

"This will be good for us, you'll see." Mum said from the front seat. "This will be a new start, a new beginning."

"Mum?" I asked suddenly. "Did...did Dad get to America safely? Is he okay?"

She licked her lips and smiled at me through the rearview mirror. "Yes, dear. But I'm afraid that's all that I know. One of the terms of the divorce was that we weren't allowed to have any contact. You and Seamus are allowed to contact him when you are of age. If you wish, of course."

Seamus scoffed beside Mum in the passenger seat. "I won't be talking to him any time soon. Probably not ever."

I scolded him. "Oh, Seamus, please. I'll probably invite him to see us graduate Hogwarts."

"He won't be interested-"

"And my wedding."

"Wedding?! Already planning it?" Seamus asked.

I rolled my eyes while Fay giggled. "Shut up, you. I'm only saying. He won't want to miss out on everything in my life."

"If he didn't want to miss anything, why would he leave?" Seamus asked, getting cranky. I left the conversation at that. I didn't want to stir too much tension in the car as we were heading towards our "new beginning".

About two hours later, we reached the ferry that would take is across the Irish Sea. Mum paid and pulled the car onto the boat.

"Might as well get out. It'll be while before we make it to the Irish shore. After that we'll go to the immigration office just so they can check up on our paperwork. I've gotten yours from your Mum, Fay. I'll let them know you're only visiting." Mum said, climbing out of our car.

In general, hanging around Muggles made me very uncomfortable. I was only used to being around my Dad and my Muggle grandparents, who had died a few years ago. I'd never met Fay's parents, though I was sure that she would have to introduce me eventually. Being on a boat full of them, however, was a different story.

It's not like I didn't trust them, I did. I was just even more uncomfortable around them than I was magic people. If my ice powers were revealed to a witch or wizard, they would think it was strange, but they would also learn to accept it. If ANY Muggle found out about my ice powers or powers in general, they would probably call the police.

Seamus and Fay didn't seem as nervous though, since they both ran off up the stairs of the ferry to view the water from a taller elevation. I sighed and joined them, but at a much slower pace. My mother didn't make a move to follow me.

"Aren't you coming?" I asked.

She shook her head, "No dear, I'll stay down here. To watch the car. Go on with your brother."

I nodded and followed Seamus and Fay up the stairs.

"Darcy!" Fay called. They had found a bench near the edge. Seamus was sitting dangerously close to Fay, his hand itching to touch hers. I smiled to myself and thought about how perfect they were for each other.

I sat across from Fay and Seamus. We were watching the water below in silence until Fay spoke up. "Looks like someone likes what they see."

I raised my eye brow and looked at her. She giggled. "Behind you, blue plaid shirt, dark hair. Look but don't look." I turned around, pretending to get a complete view of the upper deck. My eyes swept the area, and they landed on a boy, probably older than us, wearing blue plaid. He indeed did have dark hair that was thrown nonchalantly in his eyes. He was watching me out of the corner of his eyes while his friends joked about something.

He would have been attractive, but...

"Not interested." I said, shrugging.

Fay gasped. "What? He's perfect for you. I would go after him myself if..." She and Seamus glanced at each other and blushed. I rolled my eyes. "Why don't you think so?"

I sighed, "I don't know. He's not that great looking." Lie. "And there's been a development." Truth.

Seamus and Fay both leaned forward, anxious to hear about what wild romance was now taking up my time. Seamus, I hypothesized was more interested in who was next on his hit list. Fay on the other hand was probably mentally planning my wedding.

"Well..." Fay prompted.

I blushed and shook my head, "It's best if I don't say anything right now. You'll both just go crazy."

Seamus gave me a look, "Just tell us, Darcy."

I bit my lip and dragged my finger along the bench I was sitting on. Lines of ice indicating where my finger had been formed pictures. I wasn't drawing anything in particular, just small doodles. "I guess you could say it started last summer."

I went on to tell both of them about the snow fight between me and George and all of the incidents between us since then. The ferry had moved long ago and we were nearing the shores of Ireland.

"So...after he told you that he did have feelings for you...what did you do?" Fay asked.

"I just kind of told him that I there was a strong possibility that I could learn to feel the same way about him. But that we were only going to be friends for now." I groaned out.

Seamus frowned, "Why does that bother you?"

I looked at both of them. "Because I changed my mind."

Fay's eyes widened. Seamus' mouth dropped. "What are you saying?" Fay asked, cautiously.

I licked my lips, "During the final feast, George kissed my cheek. And...I felt things. I mean, I find him attractive and all, but I had never considered fancying him. And...now I do."

Fay's hands flew to her mouth. "This is huge."

Seamus' stony expression remained the same. "So...so what you're saying is that you fancy him? And he fancies you?"

I groaned and threw my head into my hands. Then I nodded, embarrassed.

They were both quiet for a few minutes. Then Fay spoke up, "This is really huge. I can't believe it. Those girls were right. You really are meant to be."

I glared at her. "I never said anything about that. I only fancy him. Nothing more." But even I could tell that wasn't completely true.

Once we were admitted into the country by the immigration office, we were on the road again. Mum said that our cottage was in a small village with not that many people. Our home was on the edge of a huge cliff, overlooking the Irish Sea.

This made me happy. Maybe I could watch the stars from my bedroom.

It grew dark. Mum let out a noise of excitement as we pulled into our new village.

It was small. There was a grocery store, a bookstore, a park, a school, and a few town homes. My guess was that most of the people who came into town lived on separate properties.

Mum was pointing out all of the fun new places Seamus and I could go during summer holiday. I didn't have the heart to tell her that we probably wouldn't ever go into the village.

And then at last we were at the cottage. It was a quaint place. The walls were made of stone, a small garden was on the side of the house. We didn't really have a driveway. It was more of an unmarked path leading to the garage door. The grass was amazingly green here. I loved it.

"Well this is it." Mum said. "Stoneside Cottage."

Seamus chuckled, "Stoneside Cottage? That's its name? A bit unoriginal isn't it?"

Mum shrugged, "It's better than nothing."

She lead us inside the cottage, after we levitated our belongings and made them follow us inside.

It was amazing. The whole house smelled like the beach. Every room was just another addition to the coziness of the whole place. Then I went upstairs.

Mum had already prepicked our bedrooms. Seamus' was a large room, that had its own bathroom and a balcony. My bedroom was just as nice. It came with its own bathroom as well and a balcony. It was a beautiful room and I was very happy with it. I couldn't stop myself as I imagined George and I kissing in this room, with the door closed tightly behind us.

I shook that image from my head and set my stuff down on the double bed, planning to unpack it later.

Dinner time came. Mum made us a very nice meal so we could be properly initiated into our home. We had a great time. Mum encouraged us to talk about Hogwarts and any mischief we had gotten into this year. She became annoyed when she found out about stuff we did in previous years that we hadn't told her about.

"Uh, Fay?" Seamus asked, after our plates had been cleared and our stomachs filled.

"Yes?" Fay said, looking toward him.

He licked his lips nervously. "I was wondering if you'd join me out in the garden..."

Fay blushed and nodded, "Alright...yeah. Are you good here, Darcy?"

I nodded and watched as they went out together. Mum and I gave each other looks and smiled.

"Come on, love." She said. "Help me clear the table."

I did and then I helped her wash the dishes which included a full-scale view of Seamus and Fay in the garden. He had taken her hand. They were walking slowly through the bushes of flowers. They seemed to be talking rather quietly. They came to a stone bench that was situated between a small pond and a rose-bush.

Seamus looked at Fay and smiled at her. This must have been 'the look' that Parvati had told me about that year. I was really happy that Seamus found someone who made him smile like that. No one, not even I, could make him smile like that. But Fay could. Because she was Fay and Fay meant everything in the world to Seamus.

He said something. Something clear and boldly. Fay stood up quickly and grinned. She nodded and threw her arms around Seamus. He wrapped his around her waist. This was her sign to wrap her legs around his waist and let him press her against the stone wall outside. They began kissing vigorously.

"I think Seamus just got a girlfriend." Mum said.

I smiled and ran out the side door to them. I tackled them in a hug. "Are you two finally together?"

They both bushed. "Yes." Seamus said, taking her hand. "We are."

"Took you lot long enough. I thought Fred and George were going to have to hex you."

"I'm happy for you, you know." I told Fay late that evening. We were in my new bedroom, unpacking my things and setting the place up.

"Hmm?" Fay asked, staring out the window.

I laughed, "I said I'm happy for you. You and Seamus. I'm glad you two are finally together, I was getting impatient."

She rolled her eyes, "I think he's the one, Darcy. I can't imagine myself being with anyone else."

"I hope you mean that, because Seamus feels the same way." I said, folding a t-shirt.

Fay looked like she was about to say something, but a large, feathery owl flew into my open bedroom window. It landed on my dresser and hooted loudly. In its beak was a letter addressed to me.

Fay went over to it and took the letter. "It's from George." She said, grinning. I rolled my eyes and took it from her. I sat on my bed, anxious to read what he had written to me.

Dearest Darcy,

God, that sounds lame. How has your summer been? I mean, how have the last two days since I've seen you been? Mines been okay, except Percy got a job at the Ministry and he's been going on and on about it. Fred and I have many plans of pranks for his first day of work. Speaking of pranks, Fred and I have developed a whole new line of products. Nosebleed Nougat will definitely be our best seller. It's thanks to you and Seamus. If you hadn't been so willing to use it on students at Hogwarts, no one would know about them. I'll send you some more products over later so maybe you and Seamus can test them out.

I really do miss you. Though it's really only been two days. I can't stand not being around you, Darcy. I miss your smile and your laugh and your eyes. I miss hanging out with you and listening to you talk. Is this allowed? Am I allowed to tell you how crazy I am about you even though I know you don't return those same feelings? Because it's true. Every word. I wish there was some way for me to convince you to feel the same way about me. Perhaps a love potion? But, I'm afraid I know all too well that you'd punch me if you knew I slipped you a love potion.

I'm really looking forward to seeing you at the World Cup, Darcy. It should be great fun.

Love,

George

Fay read the note over my shoulder and was gushing the whole time.

"Now's the time!" She exclaimed. "You can tell him how you feel right now and you'll be together."

I winced. "I don't know..."

She started laughing in disbelief. "What are you so afraid of? Rejection? You know he feels the same way about you. He won't say no!"

"That's not what I'm afraid of, Fay." I said. "What if we get together? What if we break up? We will break up at some point. Relationships don't last forever."

Fay looked hurt. "How can you think like that? Don't you ever want to get married?"

"Of course I do!" I said, loudly. "It's just. I don't dream of my school time sweetheart being the one to kiss me at the end of the aisle. I've never imagined that. I always thought it would be some guy I worked with or some stranger I run into on the street."

She started laughing. "You really never thought you'd find a boy at Hogwarts? What about Justin? I'm sure you thought about marrying him at some point in your time together."

I shook my head. "No...beacuse I never liked him like that. What we had was a fling and that's it. It was nice to get some experience."

"Is that all George is to you? Experience?"

I was quiet because no, that wasn't true at all. If anything, I felt more around him than I did anyone else. But of course, he made me angrier and sadder than anyone else sometimes. "I don't know Fay... sometimes he just makes me so angry."

Fay smirked. "Well life wouldn't be all that interesting if everyone was happy all the time. Now write that boy a letter back and it better be heartfelt and every inch of it has to be from you."

I sighed and set to work.

Dear George,

That was all I wrote down. I stared at the rest of the blank parchment, thinking of any words to describe everything that I was feeling. Sorrow, happiness, anger, lust, love.

Fay watched me and said, "If you can't think of anything. Just say what you're feeling and maybe then some ideas will come to you."

I shook my head. I knew what I wanted to say. I just couldn't think of how to put it.

But then it came to me.

Dear George,

My summer has been very eventful so far. Mum found us a cottage in Ireland and we moved this afternoon. It's a very beautiful place. I hope you and Fred can come by sometime. Seamus and Fay got together a little less than three hours ago. Let me tell you, it was a long time coming. You and Fred will not have to hex them after all.

I miss you too, George. I hope you can understand that. For now I need time to be single. No, not so that I can mingle and be free, but just to be a teenage girl. I hope you wouldn't understand this since you are not a girl. But sometimes I just need a little space. Ask me again in a year, let's see how I feel then, okay?

I am looking forward to the World Cup as well. Seamus is practically worshipping every piece of news that comes out about it. If Ireland doesn't win he'll probably go catatonic.

Anyways, I'm really looking forward to seeing you and telling you all about Ireland. Maybe you could come visit?

Love,

Darcy

Alright, well I hope you enjoyed this chapter. I had fun writing it. I'm glad that Seamus and Fay are together. Their relationship will be fun to write.

I'm thinking about starting another story after this one with an OC and some other character from HP. I'm having trouble thinking about who that HP character should be. Any suggestions? I think that my OC and the HP character would be enemies at first. Probably separate houses as well. Would you read this story?

Have a nice day everyone!

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