Title: Boys And Girls

A/n: I recently realized that I type this story and log on to five hundred freaking different computers…even if you got my ip…you wouldn't be able to get here. Really. Trsut me. So I don't CARE about disclaimers and other such rather silly things…

Ahem. Anyway, reviews now…wow, have reviews!!! Yay!!

MioneMalfoy: Yeah yeah, sure sure. Shh! I think she doesn't know yet.

BoPeep: Well you never find out what happened then..which is good cos I can't think of something embarrassing enough. I'm making it so that Angelina was new in Hogwarts in '91. and yes, Hey Big Spender is a real song…I think by Shirley Bassey or something..it rocks, go check it out! Also, my truth or dare interpretations  are shit, I'm probably wrong.

Swimgirl: Sorry it was so confusing, I'll try to make it more understandable for you all..keep reading, though!

Beebee: Yeap, safe and sound. I'll tell you who they're based on on Thursday. I think Terry's half imaginary though..

Righto. I know I said this would be mostly Katie Oliver..but the more the merrier..right?

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Chapter Three: Always the quiet ones – Terry Boot -

Angelina

It was now one hour since the performance which would soon be the latest thing recorded in Hogwarts: A History – Gryffindor Quidditch captain sings while dancing for whole two minutes on way to school. Athene read out the whole 'article'. With vivid descriptions.

It was also a good two hours til we reached Hogwarts.

We hadn't ceased playing the silly game, thank goodness. Unfortunately, something happened which sort of defeated the reason I suspected Alicia had suggested the silly game in the first place. Terry Boot had just poked his head into the cabin.

"Good afternoon, Quidditchers and Miss Brown," he said in a rather charming voice. That boy is fine! I couldn't help it. I giggled, and Athene rolled her eyes at me. He's not as fine as some other people who were present at that time, but hey…

"Boot," she said calmly, fluttering her eyes at him. They're family friends or something to that effect. Anyway, they've known each other for a longish time. "How are you?"

He ran his fingers through his hair and leaned in the door. "Not too bad, as a matter of fact. I have something to tell the rest of this noble carriage, but for now, where, might I ask, is Miss Spinnet?"

My eyes widened. Whoa! This was practically her dream come true. Beside me, Katie's jaw dropped as well.

I think the boys began to feel this a little, because Ollie spoke next. "She's gone to the loo, should be back about now."

By now Terry was inside the compartment, which was just as well, because at precisely that moment, Alicia threw the door aside swearing.

"What the bloody hell is wrong with those bloody first years?" she was nearly shrieking. I could see why. She had been the subject of an awful pr, the result of which had her robes in an awfully wet state. And her hair, too. "I swear, the sodding minute we get back to school-,"

She stopped short. Athene started laughing. Three guesses why.

Alicia

I was shocked, to say the least. But I was not shellshocked. I wasn't lost for words, like in those silly romance novels Athene's sister likes to read. I was embarrassed, though. Bloody embarrassed. Good Lady, I was standing there in front of TERRY BOOT, drenched and awful. I wanted the ground to open up and swallow me whole.

Instead, I said, although shakingly, "Hello."

Hello? Hello? It sounds stupid, even now.

Alright. Let me tell you why I like Terry Boot. Yes, I admit to you that I like him. Number one: have you seen him? Hello? Alright..he's very nice, and very, very sweet, and very, very muscular, although he is not prone to physical outbreaks, another plus. He looks very, very good in black, as I think I have mentioned, and he's pretty smart too. He's got this really, really sweet countenance, and this melting, puppy look in his eyes which just breaks your heart every times he hits you with it, and you always feel very guilty after insulting him because he doesn't retaliate or anything and…alright, I'll stuff it.

I don't like him that much.

Anyway, he smiled this nice, shy lopsided smile and said (deep breath), "Can I see you outside for a little bit?"

"Sure," I croaked out. He smiled again, and stepped out.

Behind him, Katie, Angie and Athene pretended to whoop, cheer and swing things around in the air silently. They were shortly joined by the boys, for most part by the twins. I gave them all the finger, smoothed down my hair and followed.

Once outside, he did something really, really unexpected. I mean, he didn't sweep me into his arms, tell me he loved me and kiss me or anything like that. Sigh. Damn. Ahem.

He took something out from behind his back, which he had cleverly been concealing. It was wrapped, rather badly, and about ten inches long. He handed it to me.

"Happy Birthday.." he said, grinning. I took the thing. It wasn't my birthday for a week and a half. I was willing to bet that NONE of my friends had even thought about getting me anything yet. "Uh.." he continued. "Happy be-earlied birthday."

Aww…

"Thank you," I said carefully, looking at the seriously bad covering.

He stepped closer. I held my breath. Oh lady oh lady oh lady…was the thought in my brain. Our eyes locked, I stared into them as romantically as I could. I licked my lips nervously as he leaned further over, reached out his arm towards my face and then….opened the door to the Gryffindors' compartment.

Shit!

George

There was something up with Alicia when she came back in. I nudged Fred, who looked at me with some surprise. Strange, he usually paid attention to the same things as I did. I jerked my head at Alicia.

"Oh yeah," he said, turning to look at her. "Looks like she just flew about two hours."

Oliver narrowed his eyes at us, while Alicia proceeded directly to the girls and began whispering in a decidedly wretched manner.

Boot noticed this, but didn't mention anything. He was being very neutral about the whole thing.

"What is it you had to tell us?" I asked, trying to spare Spinnet from further whatever it was.

"Oh yeah," he said. He's a decent fellow, really, a bit quiet. "Cale hoarded a bunch of pizzas, we're sharing them in the Ravenclaw car. You're all invited to share."

Free pizza! That was immediately the most important thing to think about.

"Yeah, sure!"

"No arguments here."

"How much can we have precisely?"

Terry shrugged. "Just come, there's probably gonna be a bit of a food fight though."

Right. That settled it. Wordlessly, Fred and I got up. There was a severe gossip-giggle fest going on with the girls, so Ollie came with us. I believe I saw Fred glance at Angelina just before he left. Huh?

So, we put down our stuff and headed for the Ravenclaw room. It was a little scary because we could hear quite clearly that there was quite a large number of people in there. I shook my head. It's always the quiet ones, don't you find?

Katie

Strangely, I felt something when the boys left. Not sad, just sort of wistful. Weird!

At any rate, Alicia's story was getting better and worse at the same time. I could barely talk, I was laughing so hard.

"Wait, wait, wait," said Athene, her expression hard to fathom. She was clutching her sides, trying to breathe. "Hold on a minute."

"Let me get this straight," said Angie. We rolled our eyes at that. "You thought he was going to kiss you."

Alicia was looking very distraught, although it was obvious that our laughs didn't bother her.

"Yes," she said hysterically. "It was the most awful, embarrassing moment of my entire life! I will never live this one down."

"Wait," said Angelina. "So you basically puckered up and then he opened our door?"

"It's brutal!" I managed to quip with real but insincere sounding sympathy.

"I know!" she said, burying her face in her hands.

Athene composed herself. (Wow!!) "Look," she said firmly. She could be very, very sensible. "You can't sit here and cry about it. That would just burst his ego supremely."

Everyone leaned in to listen.

"Come on," said 'Thene. "We have to fix her up. The way I know Ravenclaw, she cannot go in looking like that."

"A makeover?" I asked, horrified.

Athene narrowed her eyes at me. "You know what?" she said. "I think you could use some work, too."

"Oh no," I said. "I do not need a makeover."

But they had already stuck Alicia next to me and were advancing on me in a definitely scary manner.

Angelina put a hand on my shoulder from behind me, to keep me down rather than reassure me.

"Don't worry," she said scarily. "You're going to look brilliant."

"This had better be good," I said, closing my eyes and doubting it completely.

Oliver

Wow. Ravenclaws know how to have fun. It was noisier than the Great Hall had ever been, and a little scarier. It was not, as one might imagine, as a Muggle club was, all music and drugs, but it was a different sort of fun, a different sort of scary. It's always the quiet ones.

Suddenly, there was silence. How? I'll never really know, I suppose.

But the door opened, and Angelina and Athene stepped in, looking a little messy but very proud.

"Presenting," Athene said grandly, "Miss Katie Bell and Miss Alicia Spin-ow!"

Alicia had elbowed her.

"Shut up!" said Katie, looking around. Everyone in the room was looking at them.

Like me.

Looking.

I saw Terry's expression change, for the least part.

At them.

Alright, fine…

At her…

I couldn't help myself!

THAT was Katie?

Right. Finito. I know it's rather silly and pointless but at least the romance is moving. It'll be a bit boring though.

In the next chapter, Alicia and Athene convince a guy that males get periods. I once actually did this. It was priceless. Therefore, REVIEW PLEASE. I live fore reviews. Please please please. Okay? Wow. Thank you. Love you!!!