A/N Arrrgggg writers block.
The summer was going lovely for both Oliver and Ariadne. One morning Ariadne woke to the raising sun on her face, only to see Oliver's face in her fireplace. It was the first time seeing him in over month.
"Oh... Oliver! You startled me," she said grinning.
"I'm sorry my Belle, that was not my intention. I got your letter telling me you were taking your apparation test today. I wanted to wish you luck."
"Thank you. Did you ask your mother when I could come over for the World Cup?"
"Oh yeah my mother said first of August. We'll spend about a week here and then go to match." As Oliver said that he got a glint of excitement in his eye. "I'm going in to Diagon Ally today to look at Qudditch supplies, maybe you can meet me. I miss you so much I need to see you. Did you get my letter, I made the Puddlemere United reserved team." They had been writing letters for the past month and a half and Oliver had been extremely busy with his tryouts for different Quidditch teams. This was his first break.
"Of course I heard I Owled you with my excitement but just yesterday Melody returned with the letter. She couldn't find you."
"Yeah I just got home. I need to see you soon, what time are you done with your test?
"Just after one, so if I don't pass I'll be there around two cause I'll need to floo home, but if I do pass I'll be there right after my test."
"I got to go." He smiled sadly, "but I love you and I'm looking forward to seeing you." And with that he blew a kiss and left. Ariadne sight and smiled as her sister Tricia ran in to wake her up.
"Oh Ari your so lucky you get to learn how to apparate. Sigh I can't wait to go to Hogwarts it sounds like the most amazing place," she said as she buzzed about Ariadne's room.
"You'll get there soon, don't worry darling."
"I hope I'm in Hufflepuff like you, or maybe Gryffindor like your boy friend, oh the only house that doesn't sound positively lovely is Slytherin." And with that Tricia ran out all excited about possibly going to Hogwarts.
Ariadne went to the Ministry with her father later that day and took her test and she passed without any miss haps. Then she appartaed to Diagon Ally to try out her newly acquired freedom. Oliver was in the Quality Quidditch supplies store as usual ogling at the new brooms and supplies. Ariadne found him right away
"Ollie Wood as predictable as ever," she exclaimed. Oliver made a face
"You know I should kill my mum for naming me Oliver I can't stand being called Ollie," he laughed light heartedly.
"Well you need a pet name you call me Belle what should I call you."
"Doesn't Oliver work?"
"No, I'm afraid not. I mean if you really want I can call you pookie.
"Eww no."
"Hmmm I had a stuffed monkey that was the love of my life, when I was younger named Monkmonk."
"Ugg,"
"Well I'll work on it, you need have to have a cute name to stick to you." She laughed. Oliver smiled and pulled her in to a long kiss. Neither one of them had been with each other in so long, and the kiss felt incredible. The walked around Diagon Ally for a while shopping, but I was getting late and Ariadne had to help her family prepare for her Great Aunt and Uncle visit from Greece.
"Oliver, darling, I have to go home, My Great Aunt and Uncle are coming in for a visit." She sighed.
"Please don't go we've hardly spent any time together. Please just another hour." He pleaded
"I have an idea why don't you come over for dinner my mother always makes more food than we can eat when company comes. You'll get to meet my family and my Great Aunt Cassia and Uncle Nester. They're from Greece, that's where my dad's father's family is from."
"I was wondering about that, I'd have to ask my mum but I'm sure it's ok. I'll be there at 6:30 it that alright?"
"Of course I'll let my family know, try and wear nice muggle clothing my Aunt and Uncle are not used to the wizarding world. It was my Grandfather, my father's father, my Aunt Cassia's brother, who was the first wizard in the family. He moved here after graduating from a wizarding school in Greece and married my grandmother, who was a graduate of Hogwarts." They kissed and appartaed to their homes. Ariadne got home as her aunt and uncle were arriving in from the airport. She got hugged in kissed and told how grow up she was. Mostly how all family gatherings go. Then she told them that Oliver was coming for dinner and everyone was excited. She knew her parents wanted to meet him so now was there chance. He showed up at 6:30 sharp and everyone was ogling at how adorable he was. Oliver was very shy and reserved around Ariadne's family at first, but hit it off as soon as dinner started. Oliver got to in to a heated conversation about Qudditch with Ariadne's father, and Aunt Cassia enjoyed pinching his cheeks. Dinner was fabulous and Uncle Nester's jokes brought smiles to everyone. Tricia was even trying to act mature around Oliver. Ariadne and Oliver only had fifteen min to themselves, which they spent sitting out in on the swings at the park near where Ariadne lived and kisseding. Tricia came over and started singing "Oliver and Ari sitting in a tree K I S S I N G". They laughed of course right before Ariadne jumped off the swing and tackled her little sister in to the grass. The three of them played games and Tricia convinced Oliver to push her on the swing even though she could swing on her own. Oliver couldn't remember a time when he felt so a part of family. But it was getting late, as thing were winding down Oliver said his goodbye to Ariadne's family. Before he left she stopped him for a final good night kiss.
"Did you have a good time tonight?" She asked him.
"I had a wonderful time," he replied with a smile, "you family is really great. And I think your sister has a crush on me." They both laughed.
"Well as long as you're mine I could care less about what my sister thinks about you." As she said this Oliver wrapped his arms around her and kissed her.
"Good night my beautiful Belle, I'll see you in two weeks."
"Good night my sweet Oliver." They kissed again and he appartated home.
The next couple weeks were lazy summer days. Tricia got her acceptance letter to Hogwarts and was so excited. Ariadne helped give her a head start by giving her the books she used in her first year to study. She also gave Tricia some flying and Qudditch lessons. Before she left to go to Oliver's Ariadne's father took them to Diagon Ally to get their school supplies. Tricia had to pick up the usual first year supplies; robes, a cauldron, and she got to get her first wand, an eight-inch unicorn hair and cedar, and she couldn't have been happier. Ariadne got new dress robes for school, she wasn't quite sure why but they told her to get dress robes. She found that the royal purple color looked lovely on her. Then there final stop to pick up their books at Florish and Blotts. Well that was before Tricia spotted the owls, she wanted the spotted eagle owl. So after a half an hour of whining and crying, plus an extra owl named Princess, they left Diagon Ally to go home.
The next day Ariadne got ready to go to the Quidditch world cup with Oliver. She was so excited. At 5:00 she apparted to his house and her trunks soon followed. A very attractive light brown haired woman with a petite build and hazel eyes came up to her. She had the same big eyes as Oliver but the coloring was different, still the resemblance was undeniable.
"Oh you must be Ariadne, Oliver's told me so much about you. I'm so glad to finally meet you." She beamed, "I'm Oliver's Mother Mrs. Wood but you can call me Aubrianna. We will leave in week to set up at the site.
Oliver lived in a lovely small town in Scotland it was mostly muggles, but Oliver's neighbors on both sides were pure blood wizarding families, so they were often together. The young girl, who lived next door, Gwendolyn, reminded Ariadne of her little sister. Gwendolyn is an only child like Oliver, and is the same age as Tricia. Both would be starting Hogwarts in a couple weeks. The girl had known Oliver her whole life for he often babysat for her, and she had often thought of him as an older brother. She was a beautiful girl who, when she grew up a little more, would break many hearts. Ariadne hoped Gwendolyn would meet Tricia so she could have a friend at Hogwarts.
The next day Oliver and Ariadne watched little Gwen while Aubrianna, and Gwen's parents went to pick up supplies for the World Cup. Gwen tried to show off to Oliver with her Quidditch knowledge, but she got many of her teams mixed causing Oliver to laugh. The poor girl was embarrassed and wouldn't talk to him for rest of the day.
The rest of the week was spent preparing food and previsions for camping. Then the day finally came and Oliver, Ariadne, and Aubrianna apprated to the site of the Quidditch world cup. The checked in and Aubrianna paid for their site in muggle money. They got to their site and set up, and then Ariadne and Oliver went to talk to some of their friends from Hogwarts. First Ariadne spotted Cedric and ran and gave him a huge hug and kiss on the cheek then she hugged his father. Oliver shook hands with both men and the chatted for a few. Ariadne help Mr. Diggory unpack their supplies while Oliver and Cedric went to get water from the well.
"So Oliver I see your still with Ariadne," Cedric remarked, "she looks happy."
"Yes we're both very happy. Why?" Oliver asked a little confused.
"It's nothing I just like to see my best friend happy. I'm very happy for both of you." Oliver just crinkled his brow but Cedric gave him a reassuring smile that he meant nothing else by the remark. Cho was waiting for Cedric when they got back. He pulled her in to a kiss and then they went off to talk. Ariadne and Oliver went off to talk with some other people. Ariadne found Jenny and Dominic and chatted with them for a while, while Oliver went to talk to Katie Bell and Fred and George. They met back at their campsite and Ariadne helped with the cooking while Oliver got firewood. He then went to talk to Harry and his friends telling everyone about how he made the Puddlemere reserve team.
The next day the game stated and Oliver and Ariadne were decked out in green for Ireland. They were so excited for the game. Oliver ogled the Veelas form the Bulgarian team and Ariadne elbowed him hard. Then they both laughed and Oliver kissed her to show there were no hard feelings. Ireland was clearly kicking the Bulgarian team's ass. Finally Viktor Krum, the Bulgarian team's seeker, caught the snich but they still lost. Oliver was beaming with excitement from the game, and told Ariadne how the next time she goes to the World Cup, he will be playing and she'll sit with the player's wives, they laughed. Then collected up some of the gold the Leprechauns from the Ireland team were throwing out.
Then three of them returned to the campsite and ate. Aubrianna went to bed with a migraine, leaving Ariadne and Oliver to cuddle by the fire. There was a loud banging outside and then they heard screaming. Oliver and Ariadne go up and grabbed their wands. Oliver went to wake up his mother. They ran outside and saw the camp keeper's wife in the air and a group of Death eaters parading through the streets.
"Mum, Ari go run in to the woods," Oliver shouted.
"Oliver dear I'm not leaving you," his mother said as she took out her wand.
"Me either," Ariadne protested.
"You both have to go I can go help them, but I don't want anything happening to you."
"Oliver I'm your mother, you don't have to worry about me it's you I should be worried about." Oliver gave her a pleading look and went off and Joined Percy and his brothers, who had also, went to help.
"Come one dear," Aurbrianna said to Ariadne, "I think they have enough help for now."
"But we can't leave Oliver"
"He'll be alright he's always been a strong boy, you know that," and with that Aubrianna went off, but Ariadne stayed and went to find Oliver. She found him with the older Weasley brothers. She ran up to him and distracted him right as strong stunning spell was directed right at him. "Oliver," she yelled and pushed him out of the way. Ariadne got hit with the full curse and was knocked out cold. Oliver ran over to her body, picked her up, carried her back to their tent, and placed her in bed. Then he realized everything had died down and people were returning to their tents. Members of the Ministry went off to talk and fix what happened. Oliver set out to find his mother. But when he couldn't find her he returned to find her back at the tent. He hugged her hard and then went to see Ariadne.
"She got hit with a stunning spell but it was the full force. She should be alright but we should keep an eye on her for now," Oliver told his mother. "I was really hoping she'd listen to me and go with you but I knew in my heart she wouldn't. I'm just glad nothing worse happened tonight." His mother nodded and sat down and hugged him. Even if her son was fully grown he still needed to be comforted. The next morning Ariadne was still out, while everyone else packed up and left Oliver and his mother stayed. Oliver had gotten little sleep the night before and was dozing off now. Ariadne stirred and woke up. She felt like she had been hit by a stampede but other than that was completely fine. She stood up, took a wobbly step and fell in to Oliver's waiting arms. "Be careful, you took a full force stunning spell," Oliver told her.
"I'm sorry I should have listened to you," She told him. He looked in to her eyes and saw they were completely sincere and he pulled her in to a comforting embrace and then kissed her forehead.
"I just don't want anything to happen to you if I can protect you. You shouldn't have taken the hit for me. But for that I love you and it's shows me you don't need me to protect you. Merlin Ari... Belle I love you please don't hurt your self." He held her close.
"I love you too Oliver," Ariadne wisped, just so Oliver could her. Then Aubrianna walked in and saw that Ariadne was awake and reasonably well.
"Oh thank Merlin, you're alright. You had me... well us both very upset" Ariadne blushed embarrassed but Aurbianna gave her a quick small hug and smiled. "We should get ready to go soon now that you are well. Oliver helped her get her things in order." Oliver nodded and gave his mother a quick kiss and went to take things down. They appartated back to Oliver's home and Ariadne was spending her last night with Oliver, for the next nine months. Oliver would be off training to play Quidditch and Ariadne would be at school. The last night was amazing. They stay all night in Oliver's back yard looking at the stars and cuddling in each other's arms.
"I will miss you so much, I will write to you as often as I can take the time off from practicing. If I work hard enough I can make the full team."
"I know you will. I will also write to you about everything that happens at Hogwarts. And I'll keep my eye on Gwendolyn for you. I know she's like a little sister. Also keep you updated on Quidditch. Who knows maybe this will be the year for Hufflepuff."
"Oh come on you know that Gryffindor will beat you."
"Well I seem to remember us beating you last year."
"That was a fluke."
"Alright Oliver whatever you say. We better get inside to go to bed."
"But I don't want to leave you. I don't want to let you go."
"I don't want to let you go either, but I will see you again soon." And with that she pulled him into a passionate kiss. He then let her go and they went to bed. The next morning before Ariadne apparted home she gave Oliver a quaffle. "Save some for me." She told him, "I won't let you give me up. You mean so much to me, I will see you again soon."
