Disclaimer: I own Darlene, Novelle, and Sylvia. I do not own any other people.

Chapter 5 Winter Break Third Year

So a few years have passed and now we're here in our third year at Hogwarts. We were all on the train on our way home. We figured now to be the best time to exchange gifts. I'm excited and nervous. I hope they all like their gifts.

"Ok guys. Hope you like 'em." I smiled hopefully as I handed them their gifts.

I gave the twins each a book on 1001 pranks. Volume one and two so that equaled 2002 pranks between the two, I just hoped I wouldn't end up regretting that gift. I gave Novelle the red shirt she'd been eyeing last time we went to Hogsmade. Sylvia got a blue jacket with fuzzy trim. But I was unsure of what to get Oliver, so I got him a book on the sports of Middle Earth. He was always asking me about them.

"This is great! Thank you Darlene." Oliver smiled. As did I seeing his reaction.

"Here. This is for you. I hope you like it." Oliver handed me a small velvet box. Inside were the most beautiful amethyst earrings I'd ever seen.

"Oliver! They're beautiful. Thank you." I flung my arms around him and hugged him tightly.

I got a purple skirt from Novelle. I got fuzzy pens from the twins, and I got a framed picture of the six of us last year having a snowball fight. I was so happy. This was the greatest time I'd had yet.

An hour later the twins left as did Novelle and Sylvia. So it was just Oliver and I. I smiled at my friend who smiled back.

"Having fun Oliver?" I asked.

"Lots. I can't believe I'm saying this but I want vacation to be over and to be back in school. I'm already missing you guys." He admitted.

"Glad to hear it. Well this is my stop. Bye Oliver." I hugged him goodbye. I backed away and waved. Then two first years ran past, pushing me into Oliver whom caught me by the waist and held me up. I looked at him in the eyes, and for the first time in my life, I wanted to kiss him. I leaned forward and he did to. It was only a kiss on the lips. But I blushed almost as much as he did. I smiled and got off the train. I couldn't believe I kissed Oliver. Even more then that I couldn't believe that I loved every second of it.