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Chapter 3~ Drinks all around!

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Erica handed Ron the orange mittens she was going to give him for Halloween. "Sorry to give these to you early, but it's really cold outside and I don't want you getting sick," she pinched his cheek and laughed while they went outside.

"Thanks, where's Harry and 'mione," Ron asked.

"Just give them some alone time. We'll get to see Harry at lunch. LOOK A SALE!" Ron didn't have much of a chance to answer with the pile of clothes he was handed.

"Draco, I am really nervous about going to a meeting again. I mean I'm glad Lucius likes me and all but we haven't been to one since the beginning of summer. I feel like something bad is going to happen," whispered Whitney as they walked in to the shop.

"I don't think he's expecting anything yet. It's probably just about Bellatrix getting caught last week and what we need to do to be careful," Draco answered as he picked up an interesting pair of undergarments. Whitney rolled her eyes and continued shopping.

"Hermione how much longer until we meet Ron? I feel like I haven't seen him in ages," Harry groaned. 'How many sugar quills does a person need,' he thought when he saw the bags of quills.

"Look at the time! We're a little late but I bet they're saving us a table come on," Hermione dragged Harry into Three Broomsticks. There was a mountain of bags beside the table with Erica and Ron. "I suppose there was a sale Erica," Hermione giggled.

"You bet," Erica exclaimed, "Here Harry I got you some Gryffindor gloves and toboggan to wear out in the cold. Hermione, those three bags are yours. I got you some new sweaters and some jogging stuff. Ron no looking in the green bags! They are for the 6 week anniversary!"

Ron and Harry got into a deep conversation about quidditch and the girls went to the bathroom and to get some drinks. "So," Hermione began, "did you already get your things at Honeydukes?"

"No, I'll have to go there next and I'll get a few cases of butterbeer from Rosmerta while I'm here. Is Harry going to come?"

"Yeah, he's really excited about it. Probably because he can see Cho in a bathing suit," Hermione grumbled.

"Come on after last Valentines Day do you really think he would ever go anywhere with her? You need to stop putting yourself down like that," Erica said.

"I guess you're right. I just keep thinking why did he pick me? I mean he could get practically any girl he wants and he picks me. It almost doesn't make sense."

"Obviously you didn't notice that he's like in love with you," Erica exclaimed.

"Yeah I guess so. Thanks you made me feel a lot better about this," Hermione smiled.

"That's what friends are for." Erica purchased her butterbeer and dragged Ron to Honeydukes.

"There's no way I can carry all of this. Do you think I'm a muscleman or something," Ron asked.

Erica muttered, "Shrinkio!" All of the bags shrunk down to a small size so that they could all be fit into one bag.

"That would've come in handy earlier."

"I know, but you're so cute when you carry a bunch of things," Erica smiled.

Malfoy and Whitney approached them. Draco smirked, "I don't think Weasley looks cute doing anything."

"Don't start it Malfoy," Ron began, "Let's just enjoy Hogsmeade as far away from each other as possible."

"Aww...poor Weasley has gotten his feelings hurt. It's not our fault you're not cute like Draco," Whitney smirked.

Erica grinned, "Cute like Draco? Well you're right Ron doesn't look like a ferret. Too bad. Well I guess I'll see you guys tonight. You can leave your attitudes here if you like." Ron grabbed her by the arm and took her away before she could do any more damage.

~*! At the party that night !*~

"A little more to the left...Perfect!" Erica looked at the banner Ron and Harry were hanging it said 'Unity Between Hogwarts.' It was Hermione's idea of course. "Okay well you guys can go put your trunks on now people will be getting here soon."

"I'm wearing my speedo," Harry chuckled.

Erica gave him a look that could melt cheese and he added, "Just kidding!"

Hermione arrived in her black one piece. "Oh lighten up," Erica exclaimed as she waved her wand and turned it into a two piece, "You only live once."

"Ha, yeah I guess so," Hermione agreed.

Cho soon arrived with Roger Davies at her arm. No one was quite brave enough to ask what happened between her and Blaise, and the girls were pretty much mesmerized by his six pack.

Ron and Harry came out in their Gryffindor trunks, and Erica had on her island suit. Soon everyone was there with the exception of the Slytherins. "Has anyone seen Draco and Whitney," Erica asked.

Everyone shook their heads. They had no idea where the Slytherin prides were at.

"Whitney I can't believe how much taller you have gotten over the summer," Narcissa smiled.

Whitney nodded and mumbled a, "Thank you."

"Well the men should be back soon to tell us our assignments."

Whitney looked up, "Why doesn't Voldemort just talk to us himself? Why aren't we allowed in these meetings?"

"I don't know dear," Narcissa began, "The dark lord is mysterious. Lucius told me he has new plans for Harry in July."

Draco stormed in, "Mother we've got to return to school. See you at Christmas."

As soon as they left the secret meeting place he began talking to Whitney, "We have to figure out a way to get Potter to Voldemort by July. He wants to kill him before his birthday or something."

"Anything else?"

"That's all I heard," He gulped. That was a lie. Voldemort doubted Whitney. He could see the fear in her eyes when she came to the meetings. Draco convinced him that all of them feared his power and that she would adjust in her own time.

Ron and Harry were lying on the floor asleep. Hermione began, "I don't see how you can get drunk off of butterbeer. It's not any alcohol."

"I don't think that was all that they were drinking," Erica shook her head as she finished cleaning up the bathroom, "At least everyone had a good time."

"Yeah, come on let's just drag them to our common room and let them sleep on the couch. I have a feeling they'll be asleep for most of tomorrow."

Erica dragged Ron by his ankles up the stairs. Hermione took Harry's arms. Filtch saw them and helped carry them up to the common room. He only muttered something like, "You kids," and went back to cleaning McGonnagal's room.

"Night guys," Hermione and Erica mumbled as they went up to their own dormitory.

Whitney and Draco arrived only minutes later. Draco insisted that they sleep on the other two couches so he could keep an eye on her. He was still a little worried about her not sleeping.

Lucius stepped into the common room when everyone was asleep. "I don't think it will be difficult at all for them to get potter if he sleeps inches away from them."

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