Author's Note: Go ahead, have a field day flaming this. . . I know I would. ^_^

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Chapter One

Marcus groaned and looked at Oliver. Oliver was with the rest of the Gryffindor Quidditch team at the end of the Quidditch pitch, celebrating another win over Slytherin. Marcus rolled his eyes and turned to go to the locker room.

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"Oliver! You coming?" Fred asked. Oliver was sitting on a bench in the locker room, still in his muddy scarlet and gold Quidditch robes.

"Nah, I'm gonna stay for awhile. . . take a shower," Oliver explained. Fred shrugged and followed the rest of the team out of the locker room. Oliver waited until the sounds of their voices faded away before taking off his robes and stepping into the shower. He closed his eyes and let the hot water roll off of his head and down his back, washing away the mud and sweat from the Quidditch game. When he was sure that he was clean, Oliver dried off and changed into a gray pullover sweater and some jeans before leaving the locker room. He was at the bottom of the stairs leading into the Hogwarts entrance hall when he saw Marcus Flint lurking at the doorway of the castle. Oliver sighed and continued walking up the stairs, ignoring Marcus.

"Hey, Wood!" Marcus called out. Oliver kept walking.

"I'm talking to you!" Marcus said, pushing Oliver into the wall. He grabbed Oliver by the collar and lifted him about an inch off the ground.

"What do you want Flint?" Oliver said coolly, trying not to sound frightened.

"I'm going to kick your ass," Marcus smirked. Holding Oliver in one hand, he drew the other hand back into a fist. Oliver shut his eyes, waiting for the impact, and was surprised when Marcus let him go. Oliver opened his eyes to see Marcus walking away.

"I thought you were going kick my ass," Oliver yelled Marcus. Marcus stopped but didn't turn around.

"Not today," Marcus muttered, walking off. Oliver looked at him, rubbing his neck where his collar had been too tight seconds before.

Ending Notes: Short I know, but if I made this a long chapter, half the story would be ruined. I have about 3 more chapters already written, I just want some reviews before I post them.