Chapter 20 – Easy Research

"How much did you see?" George asked sadly.

"I saw her change back…so it was you! Ah, you dirty dog! Well, cat, but, still! It was amazing! You've got to do it again! C'mon, once more!" Fred pleaded.

"I cant. That's the problem were trying to solve." I sighed in defeat. Fred was bounding around like an overly excited toddler. George started smiling. It was apparent that he was trying not to join Fred, but having a hard time.

"Settle down please, I'm drained." I flopped down on the floor. It was true, it had taken a lot out of me.

"Right, right." Fred said, sitting down next t me.

"Here, let me help." George offered, positioning himself behind me and rubbing my back.

"That feels nice…"I mumbled. It felt so good that after a few minutes I fell asleep.

"Amy? Amy? Hell-oooo?" George poked me. I opened my eyes groggily to see him smiling down at me.

"Your not Oliver…" I slurred and rolled over. I hadn't realized I was lying in his lap. He lifted me up, cradling me in his arms, and put me down on the couch lightly, covering me with a blanket. Then he placed a soft kiss on my forehead.

"No, but I wish I was." He whispered. I hadn't heard him, I was already asleep.

"what are you guys doing down here?" I woke up to Hermiones voice.

"Huh?" I turned to look at her and found Oliver there. I shifted to face him, smiling. He looked like such an angel sleeping. His mouth had fallen open just a little and he still had his arm positioned protectively around my waist.

"You're going to be late!" Hermione said, obviously annoyed.

"Ok." I whispered. I watched as his eyes fluttered open, a small smile spreading across his face.

"Mornin' Love." He said sleepily. I kissed him lightly on the lips.

"Good morning, c'mon, you've got to get dressed, me too." I laughed as he groaned and nuzzled into my chest.

"Eh dumph verna!" he complained, his voice muffled.

I laughed again. "What?"

"I don't wanna," he repeated, propping himself up on his elbow.

"Well you've got to, lets go!" when he didn't budge I threw my leg over him and made my way over him. He grabbed my hips in mid-move, catching me in an arousing position straddling his hips. I giggled and he stroked my sides, then put his hand behind my neck, pulling me into a kiss.

"Not now." I said, breaking his hungry kiss. I got up and he whimpered.

"Get dressed!" I commanded playfully and hopped up to my dorm. I changed quickly and brushed my hair, then ran down the stairs. I tripped, flipped, and landed on my butt, thumping down a couple of stairs and landing on the floor.

"Owwie…"I got up, rubbing my sore backside and waited for Oliver, who came bounding down the stairs just moments after.

"Shall we go?" he asked, holding out his arm.

"We shall." I took his offering and we strolled happily to the great hall. We sat down across from Fred, George, and Lee. George gave me a sincere smile, and Fred looked like he'd drank an ample amount of pepper up potion.

"Sleep well?" Fred grinned.

"Quite well, thanks." Oliver answered. I blushed and tried to ignore the question.

"How bout you, Amy? Was it…purrr-fect?" Fred mused.

"Yes, thank you." I said annoyed.

"That's something we don't discuss." George said, shoving his elbow in Fred's ribs. Oliver looked confused, Lee obviously didn't catch on either, I was getting nervous, Fred was laughing and George rolled his eyes. I turned to Harry, Ron, and Hermione for a change of topic, but they were all whispering together. 'Hmm…odd.' I thought, returning to the previous conversation with the others.

"So, being Friday, what are we doing tonight? Anybody got any ideas?" Lee asked, brushing a stray dreadlock from his eye.

"I say we snatch a bottle of firewhiskey from Filch's cabinet and have ourselves a good time." George proposed.

" Sounds like a plan to me!" Fred agreed.

"Absolutely not. We have a game tomorrow morning. Everyone is going to be completely sober and hang-over free." Oliver stated. There was an air of authority about him, and we all noticed. But even that couldn't stop the smart-allic comments from Fred.

"Yes El cappy-tan. Sheesh."

"I don't know about you guys, but I say we play some games and hit the sack. I'm wiped and its not even first hour." I said.

"Yes it is, we better go." Oliver announced, taking my hand and walking me to class.

The day dragged on without much to keep me awake. I fell asleep in potions, which was not a good idea. I woke up to singed eyebrows and my startled partner Neville.

"Oops…" he apologized so many times I clamped my hand over his mouth. Snape didn't even yell. He simply drawled, "15 points from Gryffindor, stupidity is not an excuse." As if he were bored of saying it (which he must have been, giving that Neville always seemed to mess up everything).

I rushed out of that class like a bat out of Hell, and ran into Professor Mcgonagall in the process. Today was NOT my day.

"Ms. Fischer!" she barked, flustered.

"I'm sorry professor. Wont happen again." I said, my eyes lowered.

"You're to much like your mother." She sighed, sounding exhausted. "I miss her so. She was such a good woman." She shook her head, lost in thought.

"Professor? Could you…could you tell me about my mother?" I asked sheepishly. A look of pain flashed across her face, and I instantly regretted it. "Just because, well you knew her, I mean, I've asked my dad, well owled him, but he's been busy. Its okay if you don't want to, really." I tried miserably to recover. She paused.

" Do you have time tonight? I need to think of all the details." She said, regaining her calm. I was a little shocked.

"Of course! After dinner?"

"I'll see you then Ms. Fischer."

I headed for the Great Hall to eat lunch and sat down. Olive had not yet arrived, but I sat with Fred, George, and Lee.

"Are you in a fight with Oliver?" Lee asked a bit to cheerfully.

"Don't get your hopes up. He's showering in the locker rooms." George said gloomily.

"What's wrong?" I asked him.

"Nothing…we can talk later." He got up and walked away. I looked at Fred who just shook his head and jumped up to go after his brother, followed by Lee. I was left sitting alone, stunned and confused.

allrighty guys...a new chapter. finally. its short, but...i'm suffering from a bad case of writers block. plus i really need to bring up my grades. badly. so i've been distracted. cant be helped.and theres also the fact that when i started this storyI had it all planned out by the chapter, but somehow i did things diffrently than i intended, and its not going to work the way i had originally come upwith.thats ok though.but thank you all for reading my story, i hope you enjoy it!