A.n. so this is shocking that I wrote this week. I had Pre-camp for band, and that was Monday thru Thursday all day. So it is pretty cool that I actually wrote. It is also pretty cool that I hand wrote this chapter. And you are probably thinking okay weird-o but normally I type all my chapters first, maybe hand write bit and pieces but this was all hand wrote. Band is going okay, in case you are wondering I play percussion, and I am in the pit. Go ask a band person if you don't know what that is. So we got placed on instruments for the 1st movement. Because I am a nice person and I didn't want to listen to someone complain about where they were placed and I am a strong player. I gave up my marimba spot and I took vibes. Which I guess it is okay. The season is going very well, well for the rest of the band at least. I have to deal with some annoying people but I guess I can deal with it. Okay I am so rambling but I hope you don't mind. If you feel I am forgetting this story email me and yell at me … there is nothing like getting mail begging you to update … it warms the soul. This story is AU! You have been warned so don't kill me. I neither own nor created Harry potter or charters with in the books, they belong to the lovely J.K. Rowling the only thing I own is the figments of my imagination.
Okay With out further impediment, delays and random babbling I give you… Just believing by: HoviziChapter 4
The only regrets you should have in life are the chances you didn't take.
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Previously
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"Man, am I hungry," George stated.
"Is that all you think about? " Angelina asked.
"That and quidditch and some jokes," Fred answered for the both of them.
"Boys," Katie said as her Angelina and Alicia all shook their heads.
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Katie walked into The Great Hall. She was excited and somewhat sad that this was the start of her last year. She was also anxious for the Sorting to start. She wanted to see where Natalie was going to be placed. Secretly, she hoped for Gryffindor, but she would still love and talk to her sister no matter where she was placed. Katie began to think about her conversation with Oliver on the train. Would they really have adventures? And try new things? Oliver had said we would, but you never know. Katie thought to herself for a good amount of time. She had been so caught up in her thinking that she had missed the hat's song.
"Hey, was the song any good," she whispered to the twins who were sitting next to her.
"Same old, same old," George said quietly. But before Katie could say anything more, Professor McGonagall was standing at the front of the room.
"Bell, Natalie," she said rather loudly. Natalie walked up nervous as ever towards the stool. You could see her shaking from the very back of the room. The hat was placed on her head.
"What is taking so long?" Katie asked after a few minutes had passed.
"I don't know," Oliver said answering her question.
Katie was about to add something else when the hat shouted:
"GRYFFINDOR!"
The whole table clapped loudly and the twins hugged Katie. A few other first years were sorted into Gryffindor as well.
Professor Dumbledore rose and started talking. "Welcome! Welcome to another year at Hogwarts! I have a few things to say to you all, and as one of them is very serious, I think it best to get it out of the way before you become befuddled by our excellent feast…"
Dumbledore cleared his throat and continued, "As you will all be aware after their search of the Hogwarts Express, our school is presently playing host to some of the Dementors of Azkaban, who are here on Ministry of Magic business."
He paused; Katie could tell that Dumbledore was not happy with the Dementors guarding the school.
"They are stationed at every entrance to the grounds," Dumbledore continued, "and while they are with us, I must make it plain that nobody is to leave school without permission. Dementors are not to be fooled by tricks or disguises – or even Invisibility Cloaks," he added blandly. Katie watched him glance at the Gryffindor table. "It is not in the nature of a Dementor to understand pleading or excuses. I therefore warn each and every one of you to give them no reason to harm you. I look to the Prefects and our new Head Boy and Girl to make sure that no student runs afoul of the Dementors."
Fred and George looked down to see Percy puffing out his chest again and stared around impressively… Dumbledore paused again; he looked very seriously around the hall and nobody moved or made a sound.
"On a happier note, "he continued, "I am pleased to welcome two new teachers to our ranks this year. First, Professor Lupin, who has kindly consented to fill the post of Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher."
There was some scattered, rather unenthusiastic applause.
"Holy shit!" George said out of know where.
"What?" Alicia asked.
"Look at Snape!" Fred beat him to it. The Potion's master was staring along the staff table at Professor Lupin. They were all startled at the expression twisting his thin sallow face. It was beyond anger; it was loathing.
"As to our second new appointment," Dumbledore continued, "I am sorry to tell you that Professor Kettleburn, our Care of Magical Creatures teacher, retired at the end of last year in order to enjoy more time with her remaining limbs. However, I am delighted to say that his place will be filled by none other Rubeus Hagrid, who has agreed to take on this teaching job in addition to his grounds keeping."
The Gryffindor table burst into applause.
"Well, I think that's everything of importance," said Dumbledore. "Let the feast begin!"
The golden plates and goblets before them filled suddenly with food and drinks.
"Finally," George said.
"Yes, about time," Fred added.
"What?" Katie asked.
"FOOD!" the twins replied at the same time. The Group around them laughed.
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Soon the feast was over, and they headed towards the common room. They entered it quickly. Katie was glad to be back at last. They all sat around the fire and somehow Katie ended up sitting next to Oliver on the two person loveseat. No one said anything for a few minutes.
Katie broke the silence. "I am going to miss Hogwarts. It doesn't seem like my seventh year. I can't believe I am actually leaving." Katie trembled off towards then end, staring into the fire.
"Aww, Katie, we are going to miss you too," Fred said pretending to wipe tears from his eyes.
"Yeah Katie. We might have to kidnap you and bring you back for Quidditch," George added to what his brother said. He paused for a brief moment as Katie gave him a strange look. "Well you are less obsessed and nicer on the eyes than Oliver."
"Hey!" Oliver said defending himself and throwing a pillow at the twins.
"What?" Katie asked as the twins smiled at her. "I am going to bed and you should follow my actions!" Katie said receiving a mumble of answers. Katie climbed the stairs and fell asleep as soon as she laid down.
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Katie went of to her first class the next morning, History of magic.
"Katie," said a voice behind her shoulder. Katie stopped in her tracks. She really wasn't in the mood for one of the twins to bother her.
"Katie, are you okay?" the person asked as Katie turned around to see that it was Oliver.
"Oliver!" Katie said, acknowledging that he was there.
"Katie, are you okay?" he asked again.
"Yeah, just fine," Katie replied rather monotone.
"Okay." Oliver replied rather unconvinced that she was fine. "Let's go get seats before we have to sit up front."
"Yeah," Katie said still in a monotone voice. They walked into class and got a seat near the back.
About fifteen minuets into class Katie leaned over and whispered to Oliver, "How can one teacher be so boring?"
"He is worse than Snape," Oliver replied.
"That is so true," Katie said with a smile on her face for the first time all day.
"AHHHH! I am so bored. Why did this have to be our first class?" Katie muttered almost to herself.
"Because anything else and we would be begging for mercy," Oliver said. Katie was shocked that he even heard her. "We better take notes so we don't look suspicious," Oliver suggested.
"Right," Katie agreed. They began to write mostly random tidbits of information. Oliver had started a list of Quidditch things. While as Katie was a list of things to do:
To Do:
Study harder
Be a wicked Quidditch player
Pay back last Fred and George for last years prank
Get a Boyfriend
Oliver looked over at her list and chuckled slightly.
"And what is so funny?" Katie asked him in a quiet tone.
"Well, your list."
"Oliver! You weren't supposed to see that." she told him as if he had actually done something wrong.
"One, Study harder. Kates, you already study way too much. Anymore and you will become Percy." Katie tried to get a word in but Oliver continued, "Two, Become a wicked quidditch player. Well Kates, I hate to say it but you are really are."
"Mister Wood, what is so important that it can not wait until after class?" their professor asked.
"I was just asking Katie what time it was," Oliver quickly made up.
"Well, may I suggest you get a pocket watch then?" the professor suggested.
"Of course, sir," Oliver replied.
"All right, class dismissed."
With that, every one darted to the door. As soon as there were out the door. Katie took the opportunity to express her frustration with the situation.
"Oliver, you almost got us caught!" she practically yelled at him. Fred and George suddenly appeared.
"Caught?" one of them asked.
"Doing what?" the other asked.
"Nothing!" Katie said quickly and walked away.
"Boys…when will the ever learn?" Katie asked, she thought aloud to herself.
"Right now," a voice dripping with Scottish accent said. Katie knew exactly who it was. She turned around to see Oliver standing there.
"Oliver..?" Katie started to say but suddenly his lips were upon hers. In shock, Katie didn't know what to do, but after a moment she put her arms around his neck. Oliver and Katie didn't notice when Alicia went up to the rest of the group, smiled and said, "Mission accomplished." Neither did they notice all the whistles that Fred and George were making. Nor did they notice when the women started dragging the men away so they wouldn't stare at the couple. Slowly, Oliver broke away and kissed Katie's nose. At first, the two just stood there smiling at each other but suddenly, Katie brought Oliver's head down for another kiss. Finally breaking apart, Katie realized what had just happened.
"Oliver… I—" she didn't know what to say. "I have to go." With that, she ran off towards the common room. Leaving Oliver stand there, dumbstruck.
A.N well what do you think? This was Longer than my last one but shorter than the first two. My beta will thank me. Lol
And to my reviewers:
Maria Casey Wood: thanks, I added that part about Katie's dad because I thought about a brilliant idea, that you will see later.
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Emelinee: as always my wonderful BETA. Thank you Very VERY much!