LIE ALERT!

Before Harry and Lauren could stand and straighten themselves up, George Weasley walked into the room.

"George, uh, what're you doing here?" Harry asked quickly, buckling up his robe which had mysteriously come undone.

"Going through some of Ron's stuff. I think it's time he needs something taken from him. You won't tell him, will you? What're you doing?"

"Just hanging," Lauren replied before Harry could say anything. Her eyed her as she smoothed down her hair casually.

"Hey! You're that new girl…Lauren?"

"Yeah, that's me. So what's up?"

"Nothing. Just tormenting my brother Ron because of a little story that my twin brother told him."

"Ah, brotherly love." She laughed. "Hmmm," Lauren thought, "instead of just taking something of his, why don't you ruin something or take something and replace it with something embarrassing?"

"Excellent idea! Where did you come up with it? How'd you like to be a part of Weasley's Wizard Wheezes?"

"George I-" Harry started.

"I'd love to! But not at the moment. How bout I get back to you in a few days; I have to get used to it here. Oh yeah; I think the name Weasley's Wizard Wheezes needs to be changed. I'll talk to you later about that, k? And I think I hear someone calling you…"

At that exact moment, a voice could be heard calling, "George? Where are you?"

"Alicia?" Harry asked tentatively, wary that George might pounce on him.

"Yeah. gotta go. I'll see you, then. My dorm's at the top of the stairs. Come visit if I'm not busy."

"If I have time I'll try. Good bye!"

"Bye George," Harry added.

George nodded as he closed the door. "Coming!" Harry and Lauren heard through the door.

Harry hugged Lauren lightly as soon as the door was completely shut. "That was an amazing cover-up, Lauren."

"Thanks, Harry. I guess you could say I have experience." Her eyes twinkled again. Harry knew it was extremely vulnerable, but every time he saw her eyes twinkle he looked forward to the next thing they did. Hopefully, just maybe, it might involve something special to him and Lauren. Something very special.
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