A/N this chapter is short and doesn't exactly provide much to the Story Line. For one thing it's in the Point of View of Geoff Adams the Gryffindor crush of Amy Potter which is why it's in first person compared to third person as most of my writing is. Once again I'm double numbering the chapters. For the Reason why read the Chapter Birth of a Heroine in my Fanfic Harry Potter and the Moral Dilemma which by the Chapter system used by Fanfiction.Net is Chapter 12
Chapter 13/14 A boy's musings
The first time I laid my eyes on this girl was on the Platform at Kings Cross Station. The infamous and hidden Platform 9 ¾'s. Her Reddish Brown Hair was just vibrant with just enough red in her hair to make it easy to tell She was born of the Weasley Family of Wizards. What I especially liked was how she was near me in line during the sorting. I almost expected her to end up in Hufflepuff because she seemed like a she belonged in that house yet she was placed in Gryffindor with me. This isn't just any witch but the finest witch in the entire Hogwarts class of 2016. I have a feeling she has a crush on me as well but I'm not sure since I have competition for her Heart a Third Year Slytherin named Marcus Flint Jr.
"Something up Geoff?" my roommate Nigel asked.
"Just thinking about something Nigel."
"What exactly Geoff?"
"Well Valentines Day is in two days and I'm trying to figure out if I should send Amy a Valentine."
"Whoa isn't she sort of dating the Keeper on the Slytherin Quidditch Team?"
"She is certainly getting chummy with the Git. According to Emily Flint was even welcome when he showed up at her Grandparents on Christmas and he was the only Slytherin in attendance. In fact after Flint showed up they had at least one representative of each house at The Burrow. Nigel as you know since the two houses are almost rivals the residents aren't normally supposed to fraternize together. She barely even wears the bracelet set I gave her for Christmas and it has special anti dark magic enhancements on it. Yet she seems to constantly wear the necklace that Flint gave her and for all we know it could have powerful Dark Magic within it," I complained.
"Geoff While you might be mad about it I'm sure Amy isn't trying to hurt your feelings about it."
"I know Nigel but still I've maybe seen her wear it three times since term began and always on Fridays when we go to Tea at Hagrids."
"Maybe she wears it then because of special occasion or something. I bet she will be wearing them on Sunday," Nigel commented. "What do you think of that visiting lecturer we had in Defense yesterday now she is a conquest if I ever saw one."
I could tell he was changing the subject.
"I know every male in the class was drooling In fact I've seen her around for some strange reason quite a lot lately and when ever I see her she always has a long line of guys even Snape following her drooling. Nigel you know the strange thing I never see Marcus Drooling behind her I bet he saves his drool for Amy."
"Could be but Hey Geoff even if it doesn't work out there are other mermaids in the sea you could always go after Hannah."
"She is always sending owls to this one kid who attends the Luxor Academy a Wizarding School in Eqypt. Nigel I have a feeling that the person destined to be my wife is slipping through the cracks," I informed him.
"How do you know Amy is destined to be your wife. She might be destined to be Marcus's wife or even someone elses."
"You could be right Nigel."
"Talk to her tonight tell her how you feel."
"She has Quidditch Practice Tonight and tomorrow she is going home to her parents and won't be back until almost time for the Ball Sunday Night."
"I thought those things were for older students only like older then even Flint," Nigel said. "From what I hear most Dances and Balls are for Fourth years or above."
"Younger students can attend for the first two hours. You can bet Flint will be there with her."
"Geoff see if Hannah will at least go to the ball with you for the first couple hours."
"It would be too painful to attend knowing that Amy would more then likely be in Flint's arms instead of in my arms," I told him After all Amy should be in my arms dancing together. I doubt I could find any girl as beautiful and charming as Amy Lillian Potter. "Besides Hannah is off duty right now because of the situation over the Christmas Holidays."
"At least try to find someone just in case," Nigel attempted to encourage ,e.
"I won't make any promises Nigel," I told him in the hope he would get off by case about the Valentine's Day Ball Sunday Night.
I continued to try to reflect on the relationship the entire weekend right up until after dinner on Sunday when I returned to my room in Gryffindor Tower. Only Nigel knew of my refusal to show up to the Early portion of the Ball when I could get in. half an hour into that portion the door opened and Tonya Mains a fellow first year walked in.
"Geoff how come you're not downstairs at the ball?" Tonya wondered.
"It's personal Tonya. Look if a prefect catches you up here we both will be in trouble."
"Relax Geoff there isn't a prefect closer then the Great Hall a Gryffindor Prefect at least," Tonya said.
"Tonya, I have a feeling that if I went to the ball I would do something I'd regret like murder Amy's date," I told her.
"As of when I came up here Amy was alone," Tonya told me "IF Marcus is there when we arrive just dance with someone else. I'd save you a dance."
I had to admit that Tonya had a point so I quickly threw on my Maroon Dress Robes and followed Tonya down to the Great Hall. Amy was indeed alone.
"May I have this dance," I said.
"Oh hi Geoff. I'm just waiting for Marcus," Amy said.
"Well you can always dance with me while you are waiting."
"One problem with that mate I have arrived," Marcus said as he slipped up behind me. My rage got to me as I threw a huge punch right at Marcus's nose drawing blood.
"You just did the wrong thing Adams," Marcus howled as he grabbed his wand. "I challenge you to a duel."
"You're on Flint here and now," Geoff said.
"Not here and Not now," Harry said as he and McGonagall approached the combatants. "What exactly is going on?"
I took the time to have Professor Potter follow me into the room I waited in for the sorting to begin only a few months ago.
"Sorry professor I guess I'm just jealous that Amy's attention is focused on Marcus. When the year began I thought maybe I could begin to form an ever lasting relationship with Amy then she found Marcus," I admitted.
"Geoff, try to keep your emotions in check while serving Detention for the next few weeks," Professor Potter said. "That's in addition to the thirty points being taken from both Gryffindor and Slytherin for fighting.
After we left the room I went back over to Amy and Marcus.
"Amy, one question before I go. Why do you always wear the necklace that he gave you but the bracelet set I gave you when we go to Tea at Hagrid's?"
"I use the necklace to store a key my family gave me just in case I ever look into what it goes to. AS for the bracelet set I guess it just never occurred to me that I only wore it to Hagrid's. As you can see I am wearing them tonight.
"Amy, the bracelet set does look like it would almost go with your necklace," Marcus said. "IF you ask me you should wear them more often."
I found it strange that Marcus had agreed with me.
"Amy, I chose the bracelet set because they contain anti dark magic enchantments."
"Whoa, sounds like they could prove useful under the circumstances what with Hecate on the lose and all."
"Geoff, tell you what Take the time for a couple Dances with Amy. I'll just stand out of the way Until you two are done."
"You mean it Marcus?" I asked.
"You bet Mate," He responded. "I would have given anything to be in Gryffindor but it didn't happen."
By this time McGonagall and Professor Potter had headed off so I took her for a couple quick dances. During one dance I heard Amy whisper to me that she likes me as well and she was glad Marcus let me have a couple dances with her. I could see that Nigel had a satisfied look on his face. After I danced with Amy I danced for a few minutes with Tonya.
After the time period the first through third years could attend I headed back to Gryffindor with the rest of the house. Maybe Gryffindors and Slytherins can be friends. I almost think of Marcus Flint as a friend or at least a friendly acquaintance after tonight.
