Disclaimer: Harry Potter, his friends, enemies and all respective items and characters (beasts or beings) from the novels and novellas of J. K. Rowling are hers by moral right and legal copyright. All new creations are my own fictions by moral right.

Neville Longbottom is always behind his friends in most things at Hogwarts but perhaps there is one thing he is ahead in. Who would have thought it but it may not be without consequences.

Azrael is a character of my invention from a previous story. He is a foreign exchange student from Australia. He is also a seer; one who can perceive things others cannot. This gives him the ability to introduce changes into events at Hogwarts that would not otherwise be likely. I intend to use him in a number of stories to set up events that I'd like to explore. Like this story about Neville.

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Neville "Romeo" Longbottom

Chapter 1 - Revelations.

The Griffindor common room was crowded on this Sunday afternoon. Students lounged around the roaring fire enjoying the warmth on this cold and wet day. Ron and Hermoine were playing it cool.

'Your not fooling anybody!' Azrael said as he passed them.

Ron's face flushed red. Harry smiled at his friend's expression. Ever since that day in Diagon Alley when his two best friends had kissed for the first time, he had watched Ron and Hermoine try to work out how to have a romantic relationship in the hustle and bustle of Hogwarts. The results were often frustrating for them and amusing for everyone else.

'Watch out Hermoine, little Ronnie might have big plans for you tonight.' Fred said as he patted Ron's head. Much to Ron's displeasure.

'I'd give long odds against that,' George replied 'look how long it took for them to kiss.'

'We could start a book on it.' Azrael said 'In fact, we could give odds on everyone, when they first have, you know… when they lose their cherry!'

'Great idea! How would we know if they were telling the truth though' Fred shot back looking excited at the prospect.

'We would need confirmation from the other person.' Azrael said as a wicked grin spread across his face.

Hermoine had bristled during this discussion and now finally exploded in outrage. 'I won't be having any part of this!'

But her comment went unanswered.

Dean Thomas spoke up 'What odds are you giving on Neville here' slapping his friend on the back.

'No odds on Neville, Dean, he's already… Oh shit! Sorry Neville I didn't mean to…' Azrael said.

Dean had worked it out though, 'Neville, you've already had sex? When? With who?'

The entire room went dead quiet. Everyone was listening with wrapped attention and Neville found himself the centre of that attention. Not a position he liked.

'I'd rather not… not say.' Neville said barely above a whisper. He was looking even more nervous than during a potions class.

Ron stood up and said 'Come on Neville; tell us how it happened at least. I mean was it here at Hogwarts or what. You've never dated anyone here, except the time you took Ginny to the ball last year…'

Ron had looked at his baby sister Ginny as he had said this and saw the mortified expression on her red flushed face.

The penny dropped!