Dinner was delicious. Dumbledore'd had another feast arranged. Turkey, chicken, ham, and beef lined the table, setting off a wonderful scent. Bread rolls, cranberries, and mashed potatoes sat grandly in deep golden dishes.
Being the absolute pig I am, I took a little bit of everything.
Lianda took my side. "Hey! I was wondering… what is the food there sucks?"
I choked on Italian baked chicken. "Oh my god… That'd suck! Don't even joke about something like that!"
"Oh, come on… Okay, before you leave, promise me this…" he face grew very serious. "If… if there are… any cute guys, you must write me immediately!"
"How absolutely thoughtful!" I laughed. "I thought it was going to be important."
"It is… I mean, yeah, I have a boyfriend, but… I gotta keep my options open, ya know?"
Just then, a boy named Tyler King sat down next to Lianda. "Hey sweetie."
I couldn't help but to stifle a laugh. Li hated Tyler; she was only dating him to make her ex-boyfriend, Greg, jealous. Unfortunately, her plan wasn't working, and she was just waiting for a reason to break up with him.
"AAAH!" she screamed. "I'M NOT SWEET! I HATE CANDY! LEAVE ME ALONE!"
She ran out off the Great Hall, all eyes facing here with a mixture of curiosity and amusement.
Tyler and Greg immediately ran after her. Gently putting down a piece of food, I followed.
I knew this had to be good. Lianda was well known as the drama queen in our grade.
I rushed in just in time to see Greg cradling Lianda.
"Leave her alone, you pervert!" he cried angrily.
Tyler backed off slowly. "Okay, whatever. I don't know what I did wrong… As we're obviously over… I'll just be leaving now…"
He scrambled away. Poor kid.
I steadily climbed up to the common room, ready for my last night of sleep in the Gryffindor four posters.
Just as I clambered into bed, Li jogged in, smiling brightly.
I propped my head up on one arm. "That was absolutely evil! I love you so much!"
She giggled. "A girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do."
I shook my head, grinning.
Then I got an idea.