Note: 1. If I had to explain the father thing properly, then I'd have to up the rating, which I don't want to do. 2. Maybe it's been a long time since I read the series, but it seems that Slytherins prefer the common room to the Library. 3. I happen to like changing the point of view, the tenses may be off here and there, but it's just because it was late, and I was tired. 4. Length is a very complicated obstacle for me, I have trouble making things long.

Oh, and Amber is supposed to be like that, it's the kind of girl you hate.

Blaze: 'Thank you for the criticism though, it is greatly appreciated.'

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After Harry and Ron had changed, they hurried to the Gryffindor table and sat with Amber and Hermione, "'Allo!"

Hermione nodded slightly, her head was in a book, as usual. She took a sip of her juice without even looking up.

Amber looked up and waved, "Hello Harry, Ron, how was practice, guys?" She cocked her head.

"Practice was excellent!" Harry exclaimed sarcastically.

Ron rolled his eyes, "Don't sound so cheerful-" Ron winced, "OW!"

Hermione looked up, "Do keep it down..."

"We're in a bloody cafateria! Go to the Library if you want peace." Ron said hotly.

Hermione looked up at him and glared, "You know, I thought you'd be used to this by now." She slammed the book shut.

"Well, obviously, I'm not!" Ron growled.

"You guys..." Amber attempted

"RON!" Harry said sternly, "Hermione, calm down... Ron, you're just hungry, and Hermione, give him a break."

"Goodness," Hermione said, shaking her head.

Ron dug into his lunch with ravenous hunger, as did Harry.

"...So, on a lighter note, have you guys had a chance to meet the new Defense Against Dark Arts teacher?" Amber asked tentatively, not wanting to set the group off again.

"I haven't had time," Hermione said sipping her juice.

"Niether have I..." said Harry, swallowing a mouthful of food.

Ron shrugged.

Amber rose her brows, and poked at her food. Things used to be so much more interesting. She frowned slightly as she became lost in thought.

"Are you okay, Amber?" asked Harry, dropping his utensils onto the plate.

"What? Oh, yes, I'm alright... Just thinking is all..." She smiled lightly, "I'll cheer up when classes start, there won't be so much to think about."

As Ron finished he looked up, "You and Hermione are the only two people I know that can be like that... Sickening..."

Hermione glared at Ron, and Harry laughed, "It's true you know Hermione..."

Amber shrugged, and Hermione rolled her eyes.