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Author's Notes: Hey everyone! How're you all doing today? Yay! I feel so proud of myself, I have updated quite fast! I hope you all are enjoying it so far! There's a little D/P interaction. Hope ya'll like it! Please review, I'd really like to know what you think so far! Take care! Have a GREAT week! Hope to hear from you soon!

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Chapter 1

"You're joking!" Lavendar exclaimed.

            Parvati winced. She knew her friend wouldn't like this idea at all. Parvati felt a bit embarrassed telling Lavendar about her situation. She knew her friend would never understand how it felt, but at least she knew that Lavendar would always listen to her problems.

            "I wish I was, Lavi…" Parvati said. "I mean it's not like I'm jumping for joy right now…this just ruins everything." She rested her head against the bench in the cabin and looked at her friend.

            "Aw, Parv, I'm sorry. I should try and be more sensitive." Lavendar said sincerely. She put a comforting arm around her friend.

            Parvati was silent for a moment. She felt so depressed and pathetic. It was so embarrassing! Why can't I be like everyone else? "It's not fair!" She exclaimed suddenly. She felt tears welling up in her eyes, but she tried not to let them fall. "We're in the twentieth century, you'd think my parents would update their traditions."

            "Why didn't you just tell your mother all this last night?" Lavendar asked gently.

            'I don't know!" Parvati said exasperatedly. "I understand why she would consider this option, but don't you think she should have talked to me about it first?"

            "So, does this mean you're going to go through with it?" Lavendar asked, her forehead creasing. "I mean would you want to sacrifice your happiness because of your traditions?"

            "You're not helping…" Parvati said sadly, as she looked away from her friend.

            "I'm a git! I'm sorry! Parv!" Lavendar exclaimed and hit herself in her head for emphasis. She gave Parvati a tight hug and then Parvati started to cry on her shoulder. "Aw, that's right, Parv. Just let it out. It's going to be ok. Don't worry." Lavendar tried to subside her friend's tears and after a good ten-minute-cry Parvati stopped.

            She felt better after crying. It seems she had held it in for a while. Even though she had Padma, she just couldn't bring herself to cry while she was at home. It's not that her sister did not try to help. She tried her best to keep Parvati smiling and sometimes she did succeed. At least now, she would be able to clear her head.

            They released each other from the hug. They sat in silence for a while. Parvati was thinking of how her life would be now that she was betrothed.

            "Do you think your parents will change their mind?" Lavendar asked hesitantly.

"I mean maybe if you try and tell them how you feel?"

            "I don't think so." Parvati sighed. She looked around at their compartment, which consisted of just the two of them spread out on one bench. "Do you think it's that bad?" She looked back at her friend, waiting for her answer.

            Lavendar looked her friend in the eye and then smiled. "I don't reckon it is as bad as we make it sound…I mean weren't your parents arranged?"

            "Hm…you're right!" Parvati said. Her lips, once in a sad pout, had now turned into a smile.

            Lavendar sat up straight, her body language showing that she was excited about their 'discovery.' "And aren't they happy?"

            "Yeah, they are." Parvati stated. She also sat up straighter.

            "And who knows, maybe he's a hottie!" Lavendar exclaimed, and then winked playfully at her friend.

            Parvati laughed at her friend's enthusiasm. She knew that after talking to

Lavendar she would have felt better. "Once again, Lavi, you've made me feel much better!"

            "No thank yous now!" Lavendar said, as she raised her left eyebrow.

            "Alright, alright." Parvati said, as she held up her hand as if to block Lavendar's stare from reaching her.

            Again, they fell silent. This time Parvati broke the comfortable silence, "Did

I tell you he's an auror in training?"

            Lavendar's eyes widened. "Really?" she squealed. "That's wicked! He could teach you more defense against the arts!"

            Parvati laughed. "Lavi, you're crazy!"

            Lavendar sighed dramatically, put a hand to her heart, and said, "Oh, you know

I am and that's why you love me!"

            "I don't know how Seamus can handle you!" Parvati joked.

            "He's got the magic stick, Hun." Lavendar said and then stuck her tongue out.

            Parvati burst out laughing. "You –did –not just- say- that!" she said in between her fits of giggles. Lavendar burst out laughing too and her response was incoherent through her laughter. Both girls were clutching their stomachs and gasping for air. Slowly, they regained their composure and leaned back on the bench.

            "Seamus should be done with band practice soon." Lavendar announced, as she examined her watch.

            "Oh yeah? I can't wait to see them perform!" Parvati said happily. She had heard that they sounded good, but she hadn't heard them play yet. She loved to listen to music.

            "Dean and him should be coming here to hang with us until we reach Hogwarts."

Lavendar said, as she untied her hair and started to brush it.

            "Lavendar, before I forget…" Parvati started.

            "Uh-oh, you used my full name…what's up?" Lavendar asked, as she stopped brushing her hair, concern evident in her eyes.

            "No, it's just that I know you won't say anything…but please don't tell anyone about it- even Seamus. It's just too weird to tell others. They might think I'm strange or something and I don't want them to judge me." She answered hurriedly.

            "Parv, relax, I won't tell anyone." Lavendar said seriously. "I promise." She put her right hand on her heart. "And besides no one would think you were weird. Just think of all those poor boy's hearts that you've unknowingly broken." She teased.

            Parvati giggled and said, "I'm a real heartbreaker, aren't I?" Then she grew serious and said, "Lavi, Thanks."

            "Hey! I told you not to say that!" Lavendar exclaimed, in mock-anger.

In a few hours we'll be performing on stage!" Seamus exclaimed, enthusiastically to Dean. The two just finished practicing a few songs and were now on their way to Lavendar and Parvati's cabin.

"Yeah." Dean responded two minutes later.

"Dean, what's up with you? You were enthusiastic a few minutes ago." Seamus said, as he looked at his friend curiously.

Dean hesitated. Seamus already knew that he had fancied Parvati-two years ago. He thought that Dean had gotten over his crush, since Dean decided that he wouldn't tell Seamus everything. He didn't want his friend to get sick of him always talking about Parvati.

"Mate, what is it?" Seamus asked again.

"It's nothing." He answered quickly.

Seamus raised his eyebrow at him, "Yeah, right."

"No, no, it's just that I'm a bit tired from all the excitement. Really." Dean said and then faked a yawn.

Seamus rolled his eyes and said, "You know what? I'll let it slip this time because I'm too excited about seeing Lavendar. But next time you'll have to tell me what's up."

It was Dean's turn to roll his eyes. "Alright."

There was a moment of pause before he asked Seamus, "So how are things going with Lavendar?"

His friend's face brightened up and an immediate smile formed on his face. "Perfect! During the summer, we met a few times…I really feel like she's the one."

"Whoa, she's the one? Are you sure, mate?" Dean asked, his eyebrows rose.

"Never been more sure of anything else in my life, mate." Seamus said with a smile.

Dean chuckled at his friend. He really was in love with Lavendar.

They reached the girls' cabin and then Seamus gave a soft knock. They heard Lavendar invite them to come in.

        Dean's heart was pounding in his chest. He could hear the pounding of his own heart. He was so nervous about seeing Parvati. During the summer, all he had was a picture of her that was taken of all the members of the DA. Also, when he reached Kings Crossing, he only got a glimpse of her as she was talking to her parents. He had decided that it would have been quite rude to stare and had gotten on the train. He had already bid his parents farewell and they had left for work.

Now he was going to be in the same room with her after two months of vacation.

Seamus entered first and then Dean followed. He closed the door behind him and then turned to face the three of them.

"Why are you whispering?" Seamus whispered loudly to Lavendar, who was standing by his side.

"Parvati's asleep, that's why." Lavendar whispered back and then nodded her head to Parvati's sleeping form. She was laid out on the other bench, across from Lavendar, with her head propped up by her backpack. "Poor thing hasn't been sleeping too good."

Dean felt disappointed because he had wanted to talk to her. Yet, he sat down next to the window, across from Parvati, and did content with just getting an opportunity to study her beautiful face without her know.

Soon enough, Seamus and Lavendar started to whisper to each other. Lavendar giggled a few times before Seamus turned to Dean and said, "Dean, we're going to go take a walk. We'll be right back."

Dean nodded to them and then they both left the cabin.

Now he was alone with Parvati and he felt even more nervous. What if she woke up? That would be so embarrassing if she saw him just sitting there, watching her.

She looked like she was knocked out cold. Her expression was natural. Her lips were a faint pink and were formed in a small pout. He noticed that she had gotten more mature over the summer, with her slim figure. Her face was a picture of perfection, to him at least. He hoped that she was comfortable as she slept.

She shifted slightly and Dean's heart skipped a beat. What would he say to her if she awoke? She gave a soft groan and then turned her back towards him.

Dean thought it inappropriate to stare and decided to lie down on his bench. He didn't want to leave her alone while she was sleeping. He stared at the ceiling of the cabin and then started humming softly. Slowly, Dean started to doze off.

"Dean?" he heard a faint whisper. Someone shook his shoulders timidly. "Dean!" the soft voice said a little louder. "Wake up. We've reached Hogwarts."

"Five more minutes." He mumbled. He heard a soft giggle. Dean opened his eyes slowly and was face to face with Parvati. He jolted upright and Parvati quickly moved back. "Sorry." He mumbled. He hoped that she couldn't see him blushing. He felt like such an idiot.

She smiled at him. "Good to see you too, Dean."

Dean felt his face getting a bit hot. "It's great to see you, Parvati." He answered. He was surprised that he didn't stutter.

Parvati's smile widened. "Time to change into your robes." She informed him.

Dean then noticed that she was already in her school robes. She turned around to get her backpack and with her back turned to him, he quickly wiped his eyes and checked his mouth to make sure he wasn't drooling.

She turned back to him and said; "I'll see you later." She walked towards the door and opened it. Before walking out, she turned back to him, "Good luck tonight," gave him a small smile and then she closed the door behind her.

Dean smiled wider. He really had to tell her how he felt. He just hoped that she felt the same or else he would definitely be crushed.

Dean got up and walked out of the cabin to change into his robes.

Author's Notes (2): Hey again! I am really happy with the two reviews that I have gotten so far! I would just like to say a BIG THANKS to the two of you that reviewed and a BIG THANKS to my beta, Phoenix12! I really really appreciate it! This chapter's for the three of you! Hope you liked it! Hope to hear from you soon! *Wink*

Beauty Eclipsed: Hey! You were the first person to review! Thanks a lot! Sorry for misunderstanding your review. (lol). Hope you liked this chapter! Tell me what you think! Take care and have a GREAT week! Btw, I replied to your e-mail. :0) Thanks for the feedback! Also, merci for also reviewing my other story, Phoenix's Tear!

Black Elf: Heyyo! Thanks a lot for the positive words! I got your e-mail and I'm going to e-mail you back. :0) I'm really happy that you like this story so far! I hope you like Dean's part. Take care! Hope to hear from you soon! Let me know how you like this chapter! Lol! Btw, your story sounds really interesting! I think I might just read it, even though it is a slash. :0) Can't wait until you update Shade of Light!

Phoenix12: Hey! Honestly, what would I do without you? Lol! As always, you're the best! Thanks for all your help with both my stories! I'm really glad that you're my beta! :0) Thanks a lot for also posting my link to the Dean/Parvati thread! Take care!

Kitty D: On a spur of the moment, I would also like to dedicate this chapter to Kitty D, who hasn't been able to come online yet! I love your TG stories! Come back soon! Phoenix and I miss ya! Take care! :0)

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