Chapter 28
For the next few days, no one could talk about anything else except what had happened on Halloween. Harry and Ron took it upon themselves to keep everyone from harassing Alex and Cat. Harry wanted Alex to be calm. He didn't want her falling off her broom during the match with Slytherin. On the morning of the match, he sat next to her at breakfast.
"You going to be able to play today Alex?"
She smiled a little and nodded.
"Yes. I'm ok. Thanks for keeping everyone away Harry. I really appreciate it."
Harry smiled and started buttering his toast.
"No problem Alex. I need my keeper to stay focused." Harry grinned at her. "Besides, you're my friend."
Ron came in and sat down on the other side of Alex.
"So, ready for the match? I know we're going to slaughter them."
Alex laughed.
"Yes, I'm ready, nervous but ready. And I hope we beat them Ron. I want to see Malfoy squirm a little."
Fred, George, Alicia and Katie sat down next to them. The rest of the school was slowly entering the Great Hall for breakfast and taking their seats. Fred reached over and started filling his plate.
"So, everyone ready? This should be no contest." He winked at Alex. "We've got a wonderful and beautiful keeper, a superb seeker, two gorgeous chasers...and Ron." Fred stuck his tongue out at his little brother. Ron threw toast at him. "And of course, George and myself, there's no way we'll lose."
George smiled and nodded.
"Slytherin might as well not even show up on the field!"
They all giggled except Harry, who shook his head. He was still worried that Alex would pass out.
"Let's not get too over confident. They are still a good team."
Ron rolled his eyes.
"Yeah, but we're better. Oh come on Harry. There's nothing to worry about. With you as seeker, they can't win."
Kagato entered and stood behind Alex. He leaned over and kissed her on the cheek as Malfoy came into the Hall. Malfoy stopped in his tracks and glared then sat at the Slytherin table. Harry moved over and Kagato sat down. He put his arm around her.
"So, how is everyone this morning?"
"Not bad."
Alex said, still smiling. She laid her head on his shoulder.
"Just waiting for it to be time to go Kagato. I almost wish I were going to be watching. This will be an interesting game."
Fred grinned and the others smirked. Kagato raised an eyebrow and started eating breakfast. Harry had looked down at his watch. It was almost time to go.
"All right everyone. Let's go. I want to get down there early."
Katie laughed.
"You know Harry, you're starting to sound just like Oliver."
Most of the Gryffindors at the table laughed. Harry blushed slightly.
"Umm, yeah right. Come you guys, let's go."
They were all laughing as they stood up and followed Harry out of the Hall. Alex gave Kagato a kiss and hurried out of the room, heading for the pitch.
