Disclaimer: HP doesn't belong to me and it never will, despite all my wishes that I have made. I do own the plot, however, and that makes me a very happy girl.

Author's Notes: Geez…guys, I'm so sorry for the huge delay in posting this chapter. I feel like such a bad person. =*( Your reviews were all incredible! The delay, however, couldn't be helped due to the fact that school got hectic near the end and there was a lot of pent-up band drama that spun out of control all of a sudden! Plus my computer started being stupid and we had to get a new one. I had been working on this chapter off and on for a while, but since we got a new computer, I lost it all, as you may have guessed. I'm very sorry, though!

Ugh, my penname now has that horrible "4" added onto the end of it. Yuck.

Okay, with that being said, please read and review this chapter!

Of Love and Quidditch

By KT

IV

Angelina gave Alicia a worried look when Katie climbed back through the window after her late night excursion with Oliver Wood--not because of how late it was, but because of the goofy, uncharacteristically happy grin that was plastered on her face. The two girls watched their roommate as she said goodbye to Oliver and remained at the window until he was no longer in sight. It was only when Katie heaved a sigh and fell backwards onto her bed that Angelina dared to speak.

"Er--Katie?" she asked in a tentative, careful voice.

Katie sat up, propping herself up on her elbows. She stared across the room at Angelina and Alicia, wearing a dreamy look on her face. "Yeah, Ang?" she questioned. Her voice was obviously happy, which made her friends wonder what had gone on between Katie and Oliver.

Angelina cast another glance at Alicia before continuing, "Did Oliver cast some sort of…spell on you or something?"

There was a long pause during which Katie just stared blankly at Angelina and Alicia. Then, all of a sudden, she burst into laughter. "Did he cast a spell on me?" she asked through gales of side-splitting laughter. "Of course he didn't. What makes you ask that?"

Alicia grinned. "You're just very…" Her voice trailed off as she attempted to come up with the word she was looking for. "…happy," she finished finally, drawing another laugh from Katie.

"What an extensive vocabulary you have, Alicia," Katie said in a teasing voice. "And is it a crime for me to be happy for once?"

Quickly, Alicia exclaimed, "Of course not!" Katie sometimes got testy, and a testy Katie was not something that anybody in their right mind would enjoy to see at that time of night.

Or any time, actually.

"It's just kind of…" Again, Alicia's voice trailed off as she racked her brain for a proper word to fit into the sentence.

"Abnormal," Angelina finished for the other girl. "It's not a bad thing, but you're normally so high-strung. It's nice to see you actually grinning for a change!"

Another sigh escaped Katie and she flopped onto her back once again. "I don't know what it is about him, but Oliver just has the uncanny ability to make me feel so fantastic, but he also has the equally uncanny ability to piss me off like no one else can! I mean, at practice…you saw me trying to kick his puny arse, but then tonight…he held me in his arms and I just felt so safe. It was like I was a little girl again, lost in a magical world as I stargazed with Daddy. I can't even explain it properly!"

A large smile formed on Angelina's face. "Lish, what do you think about this?" she asked in a mock-serious tone. "What would you diagnose Ms. Bell with?"

In the same mock-serious tone, Alicia responded, "I would diagnose her with a very dangerous case of Oliver-itis, Ang. It's a disease that seems to be rapidly spreading among teenage girls in the wizarding world, particularly those who play Quidditch."

"Oh yes, I believe I've heard quite a bit about this newly discovered disease," said Angelina, continuing on with their little game, despite the fact that Katie's grin had turned into a frown. "What would you recommend for the treatment of Ms. Bell?"

Alicia paused as she pretended to ponder over Angelina's question. "I would recommend a snogging session with Oliver, Ang," she said finally. "Snogging is the best medicine, you know!"

They continued on with their for a few more minutes, but then Katie cleared her throat and gained their attention once again.

"First of all, I'd like to thank you for making fun of me while I was in the room," she said, but her voice had a trace of laughter in it. "Secondly, I do not have Oliver-itis! And thirdly, who the hell has heard of the phrase 'snogging is the best medicine'? Isn't it supposed to be 'laughter is the best medicine'?"

Alicia and Angelina shrugged simultaneously. "Snogging, laughter…same difference!" Alicia insisted enthusiastically, drawing a frustrated noise from Katie.

"Think whatever you want, but I'm going to bed!" Katie said finally, climbing underneath her covers and using her wand to extinguish the light on her bedside table.

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To be continued…

Author's Notes: Sorry that this is such a short chapter; I just wanted to get something out before you all thought I had disappeared off the face of the earth. ;) The next one will be longer--much longer--or your money back! LOL. Thanks for all your wonderful reviews for the last chapter…they meant so much to me!!!! It was unbelievable.

swim girl~ Thanks! The Quidditch pitch picnic was inspired by a friend of mine, so I'll be sure to tell her that you liked her idea!

BoPeep~ Thank you! I'm glad you liked it. And yes, Oliver and flying go hand-in-hand, but what else can you expect from the Quidditch Nazi?

Elle-poohbear~ Here's another chapter! Thanks for reviewing.

Professional scatterbrain~ Thank you. Katie/Oliver are one of my favorite couples, so I love all K/O stories too. And this chapter wasn't out very quick, but it's a new chapter nevertheless.

Bil~ Woohoo! That made my day. Characterization has never really been a strong point of mine, so knowing that you think they seem real is a great compliment.

Cinnamon Angel~ I agree; people need to write more K/O stories, because they are the best! =P Thanks for the (long) review.

Nortshell~ Yeah, once we get into the actual K/O relationship, the whole teacher/student thing will become an issue. Thanks!

Crazy Canadian~ Thanks!

Wiccan-One14~ Glad you think so; hopefully this chapter was up to par, as well.

Scarlett Darling~ Thank you! I love them together, too.

NiNaPoP~ Thank you. I plan on continuing this story until it is done, or until I wear it out--whichever comes first! LOL

Christelle~ Ah, of course the K/O action is coming soon! LOL

Dorkus~ *blushes* What a compliment! Thanks!

Starrika~ Yeah, I wanted to portray her home life as less than perfect. Thanks for the review!

Gizelle~ Here it is a few months later, and I have finally continued! Thanks for the review!

Woody'sWickedWitch~ LOL…I was tempted to have them kiss, but decided in the long run that it was too soon. But no fears--a K/O kiss is going to be featured in the near future, I can promise you that!

If I forgot anyone, I am so sorry, but I sort of hurried through these! I offer my deepest apologies if I did miss anybody. =)

Until,

KT