The Cupid Games

Summary: 

At Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, two new students join the Hogwarts family.  Their names are Paige Crest (whose real last name is Andrews) and James Tenor (Newmen).  Paige is from Cupids Academy of Love, and James is from the top Heart Breakers School.  Paige was sent to Hogwarts to try and put the two top students, and worst enemies, together…In other words I'm talking about Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy.  But James was sent to break them apart.  And in the last week a lot of strange things have been going on, even for Hogwarts standards.  By strange things, I mean, James almost died trying to save Paige, our hero's are having weird dreams about conversations that are about the dark lord, and mixed feelings are just flying everywhere. 

            And today the fifth years will go to Hogsmeade…and it'll also be Harry and Paige's first "date"…but that's only if you count James going with them.

Sun streamed through the windows of the fifth year Ravenclaw girls' dorm. 

It is a beautiful day for a trip to Hogsmeade. Paige thought happily brushing her long brown hair. It's a beautiful day to spend with Harry!

Paige giggled as she tried to imagine their date.

"Girly," Julia Moon said running a hand through her red hair. "Quit being so bubbly this morning.  It's only eight o'clock too."

"It can't be helped, Julia." Said her roommate, Marla.

"She is going on a date with Mr. Harry Potter, after all." Chipped in Wendi, who nudged Paige's shoulder.

Paige just coughed.

These two are something else!  Paige thought as she shook her head.

Yes they are.

Paige's eyes snapped open.  Then she calmly closed her eyes again and smiled.

Good morning…James.

She could feel him smile.

You're happy today… he said.

Of course.

Paige started to hum.

James P.O.V.

I knew that Paige was happy today because of her date with Potter.  And I guess I was jealous…but I couldn't snap at Paige for being in a beyond good mood.  And plus I didn't want to start the day off arguing with her.

Her happiness just seems to make me happy.  I thought putting on a sock.  Though I agree with Moon…she's acting way to bubbly.

I smiled.

That girl…there's just something about that girl.

"I think that I've fallen for that girl in one week." I whispered.

"What?" Terry Boot said. "Who's gonna turn ya in to a beet?"

"Huh?" I said looking up at the blond boy, sitting on the bed across mine.

"He didn't say anything about 'beets'!" said another boy whose name is Jay Richards, "He said something about Tom's sink feet!" he said pointing to our other roommate.

Tom threw a dirty shirt at Jay.

I just sighed and shook my head.

These three.

I bet if you hook up Tom and Jay with Marla and Wendi you would see less of them. said Paige.

  You mean you would see less of Marla and Wendi…Jay and Tom would just run back here and hide from them, and those two girls would be really busy hunting for them.  Besides…Jay likes that fourth year girl…what's her name, again?   Plus I don't do 'hooking up'. I said, running my finger through my hair.

That girls name is Heather.  Born on November 16…favorite color dark red…has a crush on Jay…seems like a match to me... said Paige.

Know-it-all. I muttered.

Thank you! Paige said. I could feel her smiling again. By the way, we have to tell Professor Dumbledore that we are leaving the day after Christmas.

"Oh!  Right…" I mumbled. "Christmas."

James?  I can't hear you…

I'll see you in the common room in a few.  Bye.  

Ja- she tried to call out, but I had cut her off.  It was as easy as hanging up a telephone.

I knew that she felt my pain when I was reminded that we had to go home after Christmas. 

FLASHBACK OF THE NIGHT BEFORE

He was sulking in the common after his conversation with Paige.

What does she mean "not even if we were the last two immortals"?! He asked himself, scowling.

Are you sad little Jamie?

James stiffened.

He-headmaster… he stuttered.

You're getting soft with your emotions boy.

James shivered.

God…I'm still afraid of him…why am I still afraid of this man…because he makes my life a living hell.

I'll just get right to the point, boy. said his Headmaster, his voice cold. You are to come back to school the day after Christmas.  You understand me, boy?

Wha-what? James said. Why?  Is there anything that will happen to my mom?

No…nothing will happen to that vile woman. James glared. Cupid and I just think that this would be easier…plus I don't want you to end up like your father.

Because my father fell in love with my mom, who was the top student of Cupids school? James spat. That won't happen between me and Andrews.

Yes…well…we'll never know until she falls for you, now will we?  But you…you're a mix of your mother and father…so I don't know about you…besides…I know you already have some kind of feelings for that girl.

James clenched his hands together.

I do not have feelings for her! James thought angrily.

Heh…we'll see about that.  Now tell Dumbledore that you will be returning the day after Christmas.

WAIT! James called.

But it was too late.  His Headmaster was gone and expecting him to return.

"Damn you…" James said.

END FLASH BACK FROM THE NIGHT BEFORE

Third Person's P.O.V.

"Yo!  James!" Terry Boot said, snapping his friend back into reality.

James looked up at Terry's worried face. 

"I was about to send Jay to get Flitwick." He said grinning nervously, "Ya were in that trance for at least five minutes."

"Sorry." James muttered and lifted himself off the bed. "I'm okay…really I'm okay."

James pushed past Terry and walked down to the common room.  When he got there Paige was waiting for him.  She had an impatient look on her face.

"James!" she said frowning. "What took you so…"

But before she could finish…James was pulling her out of the common and down the hall.

"James!" Paige said. "What the hell is wrong with you?!"

"…"

"James!  Let go of me!" she said trying to pry his hand from her wrist. "This isn't funny."

He stopped and let go.

"We're here." He said.

"Huh?" Paige looked at a large stone gargoyle.

"Dumbledore's office." James muttered.

Paige just frowned at him.

"We could have just walked." She said, frowning. "Aren't you going to open it?"

James just stood there…silent.

"The count down starts here Andrews." Was all he said.

"What are you talking about?" she asked curiously. "What count down?"

"Gummy Gargoyles." James said.

Then the stone gargoyle jumped aside to let them in a hidden passage way.

The two of them walked up the stairs in silence.  When they got to the top of the staircase, James knocked on a large wooden door.  The door creaked open to reveal Dumbledore's office.

"Oh! Good morning you two." Said the old man, smiling politely. "And why are you here?"

"Umm…well…we're here because." Paige said uncomfortably. "We can't stay the whole year Professor Dumbledore."

"Really?"  He asked calmly, sitting up straight. "And why not?"

Paige just shrugged, and James stayed silent.

"Hmm…when do you leave?" Dumbledore asked.

"The twenty-sixth of December." Said Paige.

Dumbledore smiled thoughtfully and nodded.

"Then I will let all of your teachers know that you two will be leaving the school on the twenty-sixth." He said smiling and grabbing a quill from a jar.

He began to scribble something on a piece of parchment.

"You two may go now…" he said smiling. "And if I do believe so, you two have a Hogsmeade trip today!" he clapped his hands together.

Paige smiled and nodded.

"Well…Good bye, sir." Paige said smiling.

She turned and walked out the door.

James was about to follow when Professor Dumbledore spoke up.

"Mr. Newmen." He said, using James' real last name.

"Yes, sir?" he said turning to face him.

"Watch your closest treasure very carefully and make sure you keep it safe." He said with a twinkle in his eye. "If it gets lost…find it again…then keep it closer and love it even more."

James just stared at him for a second.

"Umm…Okay…" he said.

He nodded, then walked out of the door.

8:30 A.M. ….At the Great Hall…

Hermione took a sip of pumpkin juice from her golden goblet, and sighed.

Today's going to be tough.  She thought.  Getting away from Harry won't be so hard…only because he's going to be with Paige…but…

Hermione looked across the table at Ron.

It'll be hard to get rid of him…

"What, Hermione?" Ron said.

Hermione choked on her juice.  Harry patted her back.

"You alright?" Harry asked.

Hermione coughed in her sleeve and nodded.

"You're really spacey today Hermione." Ron said, biting into a piece of toast.

Hermione glared at him, then kicked his shin.

"Oww…alright…alright."  Ron said holding up his hands defensively. "I'll shut up!"

Hermione just frowned at him and looked over her shoulder.

Draco was sitting, by himself, at the Slytherin table, reading a book.

He looks so cute when he's studying like that.  She thought smiling.

Then, suddenly, Draco looked up at her. 

When their gazes connected, they both blushed.  Hermione was about to turn back around to look at her plate, but then, Draco smiled at her.  Hermione just blushed harder, and tried to smile back.

"Hey Harry!" Ron said grinning, snapping Hermione back to her friends. "Look it's Paige!"

Harry whipped his head around and smiled.  He apparently saw Paige.  But then he frowned.

"Great…" he said glaring at his plate. "She's with him again."

Hermione spotted Paige.  And walking with her was James.  They were both laughing.

"It's okay Harry…Paige is going with you to Hogsmeade." Said Ron, smiling sympathetically, "She ain't going with that bloke."

Harry smiled and nodded.

Hermione just sighed.

Okay Draco…I'm ready to do this.  I want to find out what that girl is hiding.