Anthony plopped onto the couch of the Gryffindor common room, Taylor sliding down next to him. He was literally exhausted from the night's events; his wonderfully enthusiastic date had managed to keep him on the dance floor for an hour straight. He had to stop himself from performing Locomotor Mortis on the blonde more than once.

"That was so much fun!" Taylor said elatedly, clinging on to Anthony's arm and burying her head in his shoulder. The red head rolled his eyes and leaned his head back onto the couch, ready to fall asleep.

"I'm glad you had a good time." He said simply, his eyes fluttering shut. Taylor looked up at him and smiled softly. She leaned up and kissed his cheek, causing him to open his eyes again.

A few girls entered the common room, giggling like mad. Rebecca, Lilly, and Cassie were in the lead. They sat at the table beside the couch and began to discuss the night's events.

James and Brian entered a few moments later, both looking rather flustered. Brian looked angry, while James avoided eye contact with the girls at the table. The girls watched as the boys headed up the stairs, their giggles stopping immediately at the sight of them. As soon as the two disappeared, they began their chatter again.

"I know you really didn't want to dance," Taylor whispered, trying to ignore the girls' constant laughing. "I could tell by the look on your face." She patted his stomach and smiled genuinely at him. "But it really made me happy that you suffered through it without complaining."

Anthony smiled back at her, pushing a loose lock of hair out of her face.

"I wasn't suffering; you made it much more bearable."

She pushed his glasses up his nose, and he took her wrist in his hand. They laughed, and she fell into his arms again.

"I love the glasses." Taylor said, staring into the fireplace. Anthony nodded and intertwined their fingers.

"I love you." He whispered, smiling softly. The chatter in the room stopped, and suddenly, Anthony felt as if all eyes were on him. He looked towards the group of girls, and noticed that they all were watching him.

He looked down at Taylor, who was staring at him with wide, excited eyes.

"What?" Anthony asked, clearly confused. "I've said that before…" She nodded and leaned up to kiss him softly on the lips.

"You haven't said it since first year." Taylor said, and with her other hand, she waved off the girls. The group took the hint, and raced up the stairs and began giggling hysterically.

Anthony stared at their hands with an odd look. "But…you knew that I did…you always knew, right?"

Taylor sighed softly and shifted her body so now her legs were beneath her and she was facing him. With her free hand, she took his chin in her face, causing him to look at her.

"Yes, I always knew. It's just a thrill to hear you say it." She blushed and stared shyly at him.

"You know, you've never said it to me." Anthony laughed, winking at her. Taylor's eyes widened and she smiled brightly.

"Guess what!" She scooted closer to him, their noses inches from each other's. He tilted his head to stare at her oddly.

"What…?" He asked slowly. She kissed his nose and then his lips. His odd expression turned into one of complete bewilderment.

"I love you, Anthony Weasley." She said softly, kissing him again. Anthony grinned, and then wrapped his arms around her, pulling her close.

Jacob followed Soledad in silence, listening to her mumble words he didn't understand. Her hands were waving around furiously and she must not have noticed that he had been walking right behind her for the past five minutes.

They reached the Gryffindor hallway, and suddenly she stopped, her hands flat by her side. Jacob stopped as well, smirking softly at her.

"Are you going to let me say good night?" He called out, causing her to jump up slightly. Soledad turned around and stared at him, biting her bottom lip.

"Did you understand anything I said in Spanish?" She asked quickly, staring down at her fingers. Jacob shook his head, confused.

"No…I don't think I've ever heard any of those words." He said honestly. "Why?"

Soledad sighed and tossed her hair over her shoulders and took a step towards him. Jacob took a step towards her as well.

"Do you remember in our second year…on Christmas, you got that poster of the Cannons, with all their autographs? Wrapped in that shiny orange paper?" She asked slowly. Jacob's expression immediately brightened and he nodded excitedly.

"Of course! It's hanging up in my dorm right by my bed! That was the most amazing gift ever! I showed it off to everyone…wait…" He looked up at her, squinting his eyes. "How did you know it was wrapped in that paper…?"

Soledad avoided eye contact with the red head, but even in the dimly lit hall, he could see her blush.

"You sent that to me?" He asked, completely stunned, and he took a step closer. Soledad nodded, shrugging her shoulders.

"My papa works for them, he knows all of them personally. Actually, the Gaudios had Christmas dinner with us…"

"Gaudio? The Gaudio? As in Keeper and Captain of the Cannons?" Jacob asked, clearly close to hysterics. Soledad smiled softly at his reaction and nodded. "Oh wow…"

"I knew you loved them, so I went to one of the games and Papa had it signed." She said timidly, finally daring to look up at him. Jacob was smiling softly at her, staring at her with a look she had never seen from him.

"Brian loves the Cannons too…and James…" He barely said. Soledad smirked and crossed her arms over her chest.

"I'velikedyousincethefirsttimeIsawyou." She mumbled something so quickly, that Jacob only caught a few words.

"You…you like me?" He asked carefully. Soledad turned scarlet and looked away, starting towards the portrait of the Fat Lady. Jacob went after her and took hold of her wrist, spinning her around. "Do you?"

Soledad continued to avoid his gaze, but she nodded.

"Our first day…you helped me onto my boat. I was having trouble getting on because it was the only one left and I couldn't keep it steady. You actually walked into the water and held it for me, then rode with me to the castle…I was amazed…"

"That's right…I jumped out of the one with my brother and cousin to go and help you…" The memory suddenly replayed itself in his mind. "Oy Soledad, I can't believe I didn't remember that!"

"I did." She whispered. "I never thanked you for it. And I was going to send you something for our first year Christmas, but the thing with Anthony…I didn't think I should. So, I waited."

"It honestly was the best thing anyone's ever given me." He said softly, never taking his eyes off of her. "I've waited two years to find out who sent it to me."

She looked up at him and rolled her eyes softly. "I should have told you, but I was so scared that you would think I was extraña…er…strange. Everyone else here thinks I am…"

"Who cares what everyone else thinks?" Jacob exclaimed, taking both her hands in his. "I feel like kicking myself for not talking to you for these past four years. You're an amazing person and I've had a wonderful time with you tonight! I'm sorry for ignoring you…it was a terrible mistake."

"R-really?" She looked up into his eyes, a small smile on her face. Jacob nodded and she threw her arms around his neck. The red head was a bit shocked by her actions, but he hugged her tightly around the waist nonetheless. "You don't know how happy you've made me." Soledad said softly into his ear, causing a shiver down his spine.

He gave her another squeeze, and then pulled his head back to look at her. Her hazel eyes were filling with tears and he laughed softly as he moved his hand slowly towards her face to wipe them away.

"It's been a good night, huh?" He asked, wiping a loose tear off of her cheek. Soledad reached up and grabbed that hand in hers and she nodded.

Her free hand moved to his shoulder, and Jacob's left hand slid from behind her waist to the side of it.

"Care for one last dance?" She asked, and before he even answered, the two were dancing in the hallway to silent music.

I'm sorry this chapter is so much shorter than the others…BUT the first chapter of the seventh year is coming right after it…tee hee.

The fourth year was really just for me to write some romance, as I know that there was very little action. But…seventh year is a completely different story. I don't think I'm too good at writing suspense…action…whatever, but I am happy with it…it's almost done.