Branwen looked around the room she was now in. It looked very expensive and she didn't feel right being there. The waitress placed her rabbit stew in front of her and then Peter's chicken fillet.
She was having a good time with Peter they were joking and getting along great. But she felt like he was over doing it. They ate in silence for a while until Peter spoke up.
"How's the stew?"
"Really good. Do you want to try some?"
The face he pulled brought laughter to her throat. He looked as if she had just offered him dragon's dung.
"How can you eat that?"
"I just open my mouth and put it in. Simple really."
"Oh ha, ha! I meant, it's a little bunny rabbit."
"Yeah and yours is a chicken."
He grinned and took another bite. The tension had been lifted. They finished their course and waited on their ice-cream desert.
A large platter was placed in front of them with two spoons. Branwen's eyes widened it was about the size of a small desk.
"We can't eat all that."
"Bet I can eat more than you."
"Yeah, you're right about that one."
They begin to eat it and he did beat her, but only by five spoonfuls. More than half was left untouched and she began to wonder if maybe they should find James, Sirius and Amanda to finish the thing off.
At half past two they left the restaurant both feeling very full. It had cost a lot of money but Peter forwarded the cost to the ministry, telling them that it would be paid by a Miss Silvia Talbot.
"Peter?"
"Yeah?"
"Our next date, I get to pick the location, okay?"
He smiled at her; they'd be having another date. He knew that she had felt that place too expensive but he'd been at a loss to where else they could go.
"Deal."
They headed into Honeydukes where they bought their fill in sweets before heading over to the Three Broomsticks.
Opening the door it was rather full. But over in the far corner sat Andromeda Black and Ted Tonks. They made their way over to them.
"The others haven't turned up yet have they?"
Ted smiled at him placing his Butterbeer back on the table.
"Amanda and Lily are at the bar, but the others aren't here yet."
With a nod they headed up to the bar. Amanda was speaking happily to the owner.
"We'll have a Gillyweed water and a Butterbeer please."
"Okay dear, it'll be a moment."
As Amanda pulled out her purse he moved forward.
"We'll have another Butterbeer and Bran, what would you like?"
"Butterbeer please."
"Make that two more Butterbeers, and Mand, put your money away; this one's on me."
She smiled as she took the Gillyweed water and one butterbeer and headed back towards Ted's table. They sat down and Branwen started talking to Lily while Amanda and Ted started up about the game.
"So, you went on a date with Branwen. Does your father know?"
He met Andromeda's eyes and shook his head.
"No and I don't care what he thinks."
"You know he won't like it."
"Of course he'll hate it, she's a Ddraig but I don't care what he thinks. At the end of the day it's my life and I should be allowed to live it my own way whether he likes my choices or not."
"You're different to him!"
It was a statement that was filled with surprise. In the three years she had known Peter she had been unable to see any differences. He took orders from those stronger than him like his father and just seemed in manners like him. She had been wrong.
"You sound surprised."
"I am a bit. You were isolated from others growing up so I just assumed you'd be like him."
"Really? Well you, more than others, should know that sometimes when people try to push us one way all they do is make us more determined to go the other."
She smiled at him and took his hand in hers.
"Listen Peter, no matter what your father says or does to you, remember what you just said and you'll be fine."
"Andromeda, what did your father do when he found out about Ted?"
Her smile weakened as her eyes glazed.
"He hit me, locked me away, threatened to kill me… but nothing worked. I got my wand and left. Went to Lauren's and stayed with her."
She shook her head and smiled.
"He's disowned me now; I'll get none of the Black fortune. But you know what? I'm happy and I'd do it all over again even knowing this would happen."
Peter looked at Ted. He was nothing special, just your average looking wizard. He had no money and no purity that the world Peter was use to had.
But the moment he looked up from Amanda and met Andromeda's eyes Peter saw that he was rich. He was filled with all these emotions and care for Andromeda and she returned them.
Getting Andromeda's attention he smiled.
"Ted loves you and it's clear you love him. You did the right thing even if our families don't believe it. I only hope that the day I'm faced with a decision that will completely change my world I'll make the right choice."
She smiled at him as the rest of the team joined the table.
"I'm sure you will."
I must say that this is one of my favourite chapters with Peter, I'm enjoying playing around with him at the moment and I really want to know what you think of him in this. I'm trying to make him real and I want to know if you like it or not.
Taylin yep lookie more story and of course I should be writing my essay but I'll finish that tomorrow so it isn't too bad and I've started year 4 I think this is going to be the best one so far.
Avadne yes Mrs L is doing good I needed a parent in the café and I thought Mrs L could pull it off. I like the idea of her being this way because the war hasn't really started so she hasn't lost anyone and she hasn't seen her son's friends lose everything, she will change though.
Annie yes a short romance, but you'll understand why later but it will be short lived in third year but it will hint many things to come, it's so fun, I'll send more over later
Firewalker32 Wow more than three words! I got a long review 8D I'm just kidding I liked the nice review though. I think that the parents are important to the story because without knowing them you can't truly understand the way they are, and Mrs L will become important later on as will the café (has plans for that place – evil face)
Okay well not sure when the next chapter will be probably next weekend or in the week after that because I have one more essay due the week after next and then it should be better
So please review and don't forget to comment on Peter
Kris