Chapter 25
The end of April soon dawned on the school, causing Catherine to realize what would soon happen if she didn't get away. The nineteen-year-old did her best to keep away from Draco, saying she was busy with homework, and staying in the Gryffindor Tower.
Now though, it was the weekend, and she decided to go visit at Grimmauld Place. After the death eater's meeting, no one had updated The Order, so she also had a job to do.
"Hello?" She called as she stepped into the sitting room. The sound of feet in the stairwell echoed through the house, and a second later, Charlie appeared in the doorway.
"Cate!" He smiled brightly, walking towards her, "It's great to see you again."
"It's great to see you too." She replied, hugging and kissing him softly. Charlie left his arm around her waist as they walked to the couch, sitting down.
"Anything exciting happening at school?"
"No...not really." Cate brushed the bang of her dark hair behind her ear. "The dark side is getting rather interesting though."
"How so?"
"Well...they're going to attack muggle and wizarding villages, then Hogwarts, then everywhere else in the world."
"Ah." Charlie replied, Cate nudged closer to him.
"And uh...they're a bit more planned this time too. If Voldemort fails, Draco Malfoy gets to take over."
"Lovely. What happens if he fails?"'
"Umm...that's where I come in."'
"You're going to lead the dark side?"
"No." She paused, "By mid May, I'm supposed to be providing Draco with an heir."
"Well that's only mildly disturbing." Charlie replied, he lifted Cate's chin with his thumb and forefinger. "And that's also something you are never going to do."
"I know. But...how am I supposed to say that the heirs in progress when it's really not?"
"I have no idea. We'll think of something, I promise."
"Thank-you." Catherine smiled, leaning in, she kissed him softly.
"You know..." Charlie whispered as he pulled their lips apart, "I could always help you with providing that heir." Cate giggled softly.
"You're cute." She whispered back, kissing him again.
"You're much cuter."
"Thank-you." Catherine replied, shifting her weight around, allowing Charlie to slowly lay down on the couch. Their lips brushed softly against each other, Charlie's tongue soon found it's way into Cate's mouth, and they once again, didn't hear the door opening. This time however, when Lupin stepped into the room, Charlie's hand was halfway up his girlfriend's shirt.
"It's nice to see that you get along." The man laughed. Charlie's hand flew out of Cate's shirt, the couple tore apart, freezing in terror.
"Uh...hi Reamus." Charlie greeted awkwardly. The man laughed at how the couple reacted.
"Charlie, Cate, it's quite all right." Lupin was still laughing, "I'm just here to drop off some things for Arthur the next time he comes by." The couple relaxed, moving back to their closer spots, though, not so entwined. The man walked into the kitchen, placing the paperwork down on the table, then came back in, still chuckling at Catherine and Charlie. "I'm not going to run off and tell your parents, I think it's quite cute actually."
"You're amusing Reamus." Cate smiled, walking into the kitchen and retrieving a glass of water.
"Is there anything new from Voldemort?"'
"Attacks around England are being planned, leaving Hogwarts to last until the rest of the world."
"Ah."
"And I'm supposed to supply Malfoy with an heir."
"Lucius?"
"No...Draco."
"Well that's disgusting."'
"Exactly what I said." Charlie stated from the couch. Catherine laughed softly to herself, sitting beside him.
"Out of curiosity, how long have you two been dating."
"Since the end of June." Charlie replied, interlocking their hands.
"Nearly a year then, that's impressive." He paused, "Actually, I keep thinking that both of you are still young school children, when you're both much of age. But it's still impressive."
"Thank-you." Cate smiled, leaning her head against Charlie's shoulder.
"Either of your parents know?" They both shook their heads, "All right," The man turned to the door, "I'll be on my way now." With a small wave, Lupin was off, and Charlie turned back to his girlfriend, kissing her head softly.
"Now...about that heir..." He began, laughing slightly and causing Catherine to begin laughing.
"Oh shut up you." She laughed, playfully hitting him.
"Oh you shut up and come here." The young man laughed, pulling the nineteen-year-old down on top of him.
"I love you babe." He kissed her passionately, closing his hands around her back, he tickled her gently. A small laugh murmured from Cate against his lips. Catherine smoothly ran her hand through his hair, running her fingers along his neck. The couple stayed tight in the embrace, Charlie's hand began to swim it's way up his girlfriends shirt again. And suddenly, a loud crack in the kitchen stopped them. Cate laughed against Charlie as she pulled away.
"We're not going to get much time alone." The young man whispered, "The entire Order will know soon."
"But of course." The nineteen-year-old replied as the two sat up, and not a moment too soon, as Severus walked into the sitting room.
"Afternoon." Charlie greeted.
"Hmph." The man replied, "I came to speak with someone about the last death eater meeting, but I am assuming Catherine has already told you?"
"Yup." The young woman nodded.
"Then I'll be on my way." Snape then swooped out the front door.
"I should probably head off now too. If I don't see Draco at least once this week, he might wonder."
"Lovely." Charlie replied, standing up, he hugged her.
"Isn't it." She said, kissing him softly.
"Don't let him into your pants." Charlie whispered, their noses still touching.
"I won't. I promise." Cate replied in a whisper, kissing him gently. "I love you." She murmured into his mouth.
"I love you too." Charlie muttered back as they pulled apart.
"I'll see you soon." Catherine said softly before leaving for Hogwarts.
