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James's POV

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter

It was now Thursday, a few days before the end of seventh year, and Fred and I were walking to the Great Hall for dinner from our detention (we had a two free periods after lunch so McGonagall said we could do our detention during them) for 'starting an illegal betting pool'. We didn't mind that much; the trophy room had already been mostly polished by someone else so there hadn't been much for the two of us to do.

"Mr Potter." A voice from behind me said as Fred and I crossed the entrance hall. I quickly turned around to see who had called my name.

"Professor Longbottom." I replied to my Herbology Professor, who also happens to be a good friend of my parents and, did I mention, the dad of my girlfriend.

"Could I talk to you?" he asked as he walked over to Fred and me

"Sure Professor." I said and followed him out of the hall, shrugging at Fred who looked at me strangely.

To say it was awkward as I walked down to the grounds with Professor Longbottom (his office is part of the greenhouses) would be an understatement. Just like saying Voldemort was kind of evil, that Rose was a little bit clever or that the Chudley Cannons were doing ok this season (although that last one is actually an overstatement, the Cannons are playing terribly, as usual).

"Have a seat James." He said as we entered his office and indicated the seat opposite his desk which I sat on, still confused about why I was here.

"So what did you want, Professor?" I asked as Professor Longbottom sat on the chair behind his chair.

"I'm going to be completely upfront about it." He told me. "What is happening between you and Alice?"

I gulped. As you can possibly imagine, this isn't the best situation for me to be in. If he murders me for going out with his daughter there are no witnesses.

"Um...well." I could tell my face was going red. This in its self was a rare occurrence. Being James Potter, I don't tend to get embarrassed, but now? Well now is a whole different story.

"No need to get nervous James." Professor Longbottom said, with a smile. "You're a good lad. I just wanted to make sure you actually like her and aren't just playing with her heart."

"I would never do that, sir." I said seriously. "I love her."

Professor Longbottom looked taken aback at the words that had come out of my mouth. To tell you the truth, so was I. I'd never actually thought about loving Alice but now that I've said the words I knew they were true. Of course I love Alice. She's everything I would ever want in a girl, plus much more.

"Well in that case James." Professor Longbottom said although he looked a little uncertain. "I'm very glad you're dating my daughter." And he held out his hand for me to shake.

"Me too Professor." I agreed.

"Well goodbye for now then Mr Potter." He said and got out some paper work (very boring by the looks of it).

"Bye Professor." I said as I walked to the door.

"And James-"Professor Longbottom called as I was about to leave the office.

"Yes, sir?" I asked as I turned around him.

"If you break her heart you should know there will be consequences." He said seriously.

"I couldn't agree with you more, Professor." I said as I left, a little bit scared.

After all, everyone knew Professor Longbottom was a war-hero.

That might leave a scar.

Author's note: Sorry about the short chapter, but I only just recently decided to make this a chapter and it didn't really need to be much longer.

Thanks to all the lovely reviewers! I just am so grateful!

Next chapter=EPIC! Honestly, you siriusly don't want to miss it.

Includes pay back for several different people. And someone's very scared boyfriend.

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