Chapter Eight: Quidditch Practice
Harry rushed down to the Quidditch field just as Oliver began his speech. He hurried into the locker room, out of breath. "Sorry Oliver," he panted. Oliver looked up disapprovingly. Then he continued with his speech. Once out of the locker room, the twins caught up to Harry. "Wonder why you were late," said George. "Couldn't have anything to do with Ginny, do ya think?" asked Fred. They both howled with laughter. "What's all this?" asked Oliver, coming over to talk to Harry. "Harry's dating our sister, Ginny!" cried Fred, teasingly. Harry looked bewildered. Oliver scowled at the twins as Alicia Spinnet walked over to them.
"What's going on?" she asked, puzzled. Fred sighed, "can't we just make an anouncement at dinner or something so we don't have to keep repeating ourselves?" he said.
"Repeating yourselves about what?" asked Angelina, who had also come over.
"About Harry and Ginny of course!" cried George.
"What about Harry and Ginny?" asked Katie Bell.
Harry almost looked as if he would cry. "They're dating," said Fred in a mock whisper. Katie squealed, "Oh that's adorable!" Angelina nodded, giggling. Alicia smiled, "That's really sweet, Harry."
Oliver was the only one who had not spoken. Alicia looked up at him. He was scowling a little, though a he did look a bit pleased. Harry looked up at him as well. "Harry, Ginny seems like a great girl, just be careful."
"Careful?" what could he mean?
"Having a girlfriend takes up a lot of time and energy. You've got to make sure it doesn't interfere with how you play."
Alicia gaped at him for a moment, then huffed and turned away, walking pointedly towards the other end of the field. The other girls looked after her, then back at Oliver, raising their eyebrows. He sighed and turned, jogging after her.