"Nothing would make me happier."

I giggled as he kissed me again and made his way over to my ear. He knows that kissing the skin behind my ear is my weakness, and I felt his lips brush over that skin. His tongue grazed over it before kissing it again, causing my eyes to close. I felt goosebumps rise all over my body as he blew away the moisture. He crashed his lips hard upon mine and he pulled away quickly. "Take down your hair."

"What?"

"I want to run my hands in your hair."

"Oh." I reached up and pulled the tiny clip that was holding my hair in place, the dark strands of my hair spilling over my shoulders as I watched Cedric moisten his lips in anticipation. I couldn't even put the clip somewhere because Cedric had taken a hold of my bottom lip in his teeth. The clip just fell out of my hand softly to the ground. My hands snaked up around his neck and I somehow was able to break the kiss. He looked at me puzzled, but I just smirked and smothered his collarbone in kisses. I felt him tense as my teeth raked over the raised skin. My hands traveled down his body and slowly tugged on his beltloop.

"Ainsley." He squeaked. I smiled as I continued to nibble on his neck and unbuttoned his pants. He was clearly enjoying this. Before I could get to his zipper he grabbed my hand and pinned it behind my back. I looked up at him and his lips attacked mine. He broke away and again, began to kiss my neck. He traveled further and further down until he was kissing the skin that met the fabric at the top of my strapless dress. I gasped and tried to get my hand from behind my back. His grip is strong, but he let go and ran his hand up my back to where the zipper to my dress was. I felt him grab the zipper and start to tug, when the portrait swung open. I heard Dumbledore and MacGonagall talking as they started to walk in. I pushed Cedric and he leapt onto the chair across from the sofa, covering his lap with a pillow. "Professors!" He cleared his throat.

"I'm so sorry to interrupt." Dumbledore stated.

"No no. We were just discussing the tournament and ball." Cedric said.

"We needed to find Miss Potter." MacGonagall had a bit of worry in her voice.

"Me? Is it Harry? What's wrong?" I was frantic. Cedric was about to jump up, but realized he still needed the coverage of the pillow.

"No it's not Harry. It's Sirius." Dumbledore had cut in.

"Sirius!?!" I was quickly on my feet.

"Come with us and we will explain." Dumbledore's voice was smooth and calm. I looked at Cedric.

"Go. I'll see you tomorrow." He said to me. I quickly kissed him on the forehead, gathered my gloves and clip, and followed the Professors to Dumbledore's office. Not a word was spoken until we got there.

"What's going on?" I broke the silence.

"Somehow this –" MacGonagall handed me a slip of parchment "-got in the hands of a first year." I opened the parchment and noticed Sirius' handwriting.

"Oh boy." I sat in a chair facing Dumbledore's desk.

Ainsley,

Owl me and let me know when you'll be in Hogsmeade. I'll make sure Padfoot is there to greet you. Keep safe.

Sirius

"A first year found this? Where?" I asked.

"In your common room. Apparently a tropical bird flew in and just dropped it." Dumbleore answered.

"Dropped it? Last time I got a letter, the bird flew to the window of my room and waited."

"We told the student that it was just a joke, probably played by some Slytherins." McGonagall spoke up.

"I am so sorry Professors. I had no idea he would send me a letter asking me about Hogsmeade."

"We understand. We just wanted you to know what happened so when you get back to your common room and people are talking about it, you would know what was going on. Try and be more careful. Headmaster Dumbledore has written Sirius to let him know what happened as well." McGonagall said.

"Thank you so much." I got up and left. When I finally got back to the common room, I was bombarded by a group of first years.

"We heard about the letter from Sirius Black!" One of them shouted.

"The letter was a joke. An awful joke played by some Slytherin. Probably Malfoy." I added the last part for good measure.

"Oh."

I made it up the stairs to my dorm and quickly changed into some pajamas.

"How was your night?" Angelina asked me, eyebrows raised.

"Stressful." I said, causing Angelina's smirk to fade.

"Is everything okay?"

"Yes. Yes. Everything is fine. Goodnight." I got into bed and turned my back to everyone. Ron, Cedric, Sirius. What the hell is happening?

The next morning I got up and ran to the owlrey.

Sirius,

Your last letter got into the hands of a first year. We told them it was a joke and a Slytherin probably wrote it. Next Hogsmeade trip is in two weeks. I hope to see you there.

Ainsley

Still in my pajamas of a teeshirt and shorts, I ran back to the common room.

"Oh sexy!" I heard Jada yell down the hall. She and Draco were on their way to breakfast.

"Blimey. I was hoping no one would be out yet." My face turned red.

"How hot is she Draco?" Jada asked her boyfriend.

"Stop." I blushed even more red.

"I've seen hotter." He said, kissed Jada on the cheek, and proceeded towards the Great Hall.

"Ouch. Bruise to the ego." I laughed while it was Jada's turn to blush red.

"What was Cedric's reaction to..you know?"

"Well he was pissed at first, then I…calmed him down…"

"Did you calm him down or did you stiffen him up?" The legendary Slytherin smirk.

"Jada!" But I couldn't help the smile that spread across my face.

"I KNEW IT!" Jada yelled.

"Shhh. Nothing happened. Dumbledore barged in. Again."

"Again? You mean it's happened before?"

"Almost."

"Damn you Dumbledore!"

"Shhh!"

"Sorry." She whispered. I heard voices coming down the hall.

"Can I go before I run into someone else?"

"Go. Go. I'll talk to you later."

"Thank you!!" I said as I ran back to the common room.

"Hey Ainsley!" Hermione said as she and Harry came out of the portrait.

"Hi."

"Going to breakfast?" Harry asked.

"In a little. I need to change."

"See you there!" Hermione added as they walked down the stairs.

"Almost there." I mumbled to myself as I walked into the portrait. Without looking I slumped down into a chair. When I finally lifted my eyes I spotted a very wide eyed Ron sitting across from me. Out of everyone in Gryffindor, why did Ron have to be the only one in the common room? "Ron. I didn't see you there."

"I'm not going to breakfast." He gulped.

"Oh. Well enjoy your day." I quickly got up and started towards my dorm.

"Ainsley." He grabbed my arm and pulled me, causing me to fall on the couch beside him.

"Ron please." I whined.

"No just listen. I'm sorry about last night. I don't know what came over me. I don't normally get like that…." His voice trailed off.

"Ron. Don't."

"Ainsley."

"Please don't." I whimpered as I felt him run his fingers lightly on my thigh. My stomach turned to knots and my hands started to shake. I tried to move his hand away.

"I…" He moved his hand and placed it on my stomach.

"No." My eyes watered. "Please."

He started to lean towards me but stopped when he saw the tears start flowing down my face. "I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry." He put his head in his hands. I took the opportunity and ran to my dorm. I didn't come out for the rest of the day.