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A/N: Don't call it a comeback, cuz it's not. It's more like a prolong update. Don't be angry...it was writer's block, I swear. Moreover, I wasn't going to update just yet, but thanks to a certain somebody and I know you know who you are, I've been feeling guilty. So this will be the only update for a while, until I'm almost done with the story.

And really...I don't know what I was thinking when writing this chapter. You don't have to like it. I didn't.

Real Love

Chapter Five: Heartbreaker

"I just don't get it," Alicia exclaimed as she violently peeled an orange. "What does she see in that idiot bastard?"

"Obviously love," Katie replied dismissively as she carefully wrote on some crudely decorated parchment.

"But why though? Why is she doing this to herself?" Out of frustration, Alicia threw the half-skinned fruit down on the table. "Ugh. That damn thing's ruining my nails." As she examined her artistic hands, Katie dropped her quill and picked up the abused orange.

"I'm really starting to think you should entirely consider your 'Plan'. You're trying to set Angel up with her love's twin brother. Okay? That's just not right, Ali. It's ridiculous and brutal, and nothing romantic is going to come out of it. Just a couple of broken hearts.

Alicia looked up at Katie skeptically. "Oh really, Katie? Is that your final prediction? Am I really starting an insane conspiracy; am I gonna make Angelina kill Fred and then let her run off with George, only to die of a broken heart?" The sarcastic brunette rolled her gray eyes. "Come on, Katie. So you're Trelawny now?"

"Oh hush before I put a curse all over you ass," Katie shot back good-humoredly. She had finished peeling the orange and she threw it across the table at Alicia, who caught it with natural swiftness. Then she went back to her letter.

Alicia refused to laugh. Splitting her petite lunch in half, she said, "Look, I know Fred. Known him for Merlin knows how long--"

"So have I," Katie sang under her breath, her golden head bent over the parchment.

Alicia ignored her. "And I know he loves Angel. Blimey, I'm no fool, Katie."

The do-gooder blonde opened her mouth to say something, but soon closed it back up, thinking it was way too easy.

"But Angelina is. It's killing her, waiting for this bastard to open his eyes and take her seriously. Not like a joke, like the way he sees everything else. She keeps hoping that one day he'll finally see her as something different and a lot more important than a defective joke shop. Poor girl's going insane from the torment. See, what I'm trying to do is maker her see that there is a whole new world of makes out there who could love her and put her first. I'm trying to end her addiction over Fred before she loses herself completely."

"Starting with her brother?" Katie looked up. "It's kinda demented Ali."

Alicia took a bite of her orange and shrugged. "Neh. I figure it's more like being with Fred, only she's actually interacting with him instead of longing."

Katie did not reply, didn't really have to, as Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger entered the Hall.

"Oh my god," Alicia whispered in slight awe. "Are they...holding hands?" She clucked sadly. "That's tragic, Katie, falling for a Weasley. Do you reckon he's like Fred, an asshole, junior? Do you think we should tell her?" Alicia mused mischievously.

"Alicia!" Katie cried incredulously.

The devious brunette remained silent as she watched the young pair make their way to the Gryffindor table. As they passed behind Katie, Alicia called out to them. Her best friend groaned.

"'Ello, Ron," she sang happily. The pale red head just stared at her, nervous and awkward. Alicia waited. "Ron?"

"Er, hello, Alicia...Katie," Hermione greeted, somewhat surprised. Alicia and Katie looked at her.

"Hey," they chorused.

"Do you need something," the bushy-haired prefect inquired uncertainly. The two older girls glanced at each other.

"Well," Alicia began, "we were just wondering about Ron...and his brother, Fred-"

"Fred?" Ron croaked.

Alicia nodded solemnly. "Yes," she sighed, "Fred. He's been acting standoffish lately and it's affecting a friend of ours."

"Angelina?" Ron frowned.

Alicia nodded again. "Of course," and she shrugged.

Ron shook his head and cleared his throat. "Fred loves Angelina. He can't stop talking about her. It's been bloody irritating, really."

"Yeah?" Alicia seemed disturbed.

"Yeah," Hermione confirmed wearily. "He's quite smitten with her. I do feel sorry for him, but my sympathy only extends so far."

"Why? Do you feel sorry for him, I mean."

"You don't know?" Ron seemed startled when Alicia and Katie shook their heads. "Angelina's been putting Fred on the rocks, practically driving him mad. He's really been out of his mind..."

Katie frowned. "It's the same with Angelina. She's got it bad."

"Katie!" Alicia hissed as she kicked the girl's shin under the table.

"Dammit, Alicia," Katie cursed, her eyes tearing in pan.

Alicia smiled sweetly at her, then felt Ron and Hermione staring at them. She looked up.

"You two going out?" she asked frankly.

They both blushed; Ron an unseemly shade of red and Hermione a shy pink.

"No, we're just friends," Hermione answered, suddenly in a hurry to get away.

"Mm hmm." Alicia didn't believe her. "Well, you better watch out for this one, if he's any at all like his brother."

Hermione nodded repeatedly as Ron began to pull her away.

"And Ron," Alicia called out. The fifth year turned around, his red face paling. "That was a damn good job you did at practice today."

He only nodded tentatively as they walked away.

"They're so cute. It'd just be too bad if he broke her heart as well," Alicia said, dramatically wistful.

"Broken heart, my arse," Katie groaned, grimacing painfully. "I think you broke my leg."

"Katie!" the other girl gasped in mock surprise. "Surely you care greatly for the young lovers. It's like Fred and Angelina all over again."

"Yeah?" Katie growled. "Then why don't you take a break from intruding into Angel's love life and try to fix theirs?"

Alicia grew somber. "Look now-" She stopped. Her eyes had glimpsed the letter Katie had been writing. In one quick sweep, she snatched up the piece of parchment and read it swiftly.

Katie was outraged. "Oh hell no. Hell no. You are not going to disrespect me like hat. Give it back, now!"

"How long, Katie?" Alicia asked quietly as she looked at the furious blonde.

"How long for what?" Katie questioned, knowing perfectly well what. Her fact burned in complete shame at the what.

"How long have you been seeing bloody Oliver Wood? How long have you kept it secret?"

"Oh," replied Katie softly. "Since third year."

A strange look flashed across her best friend's face as she gave Katie the letter.

"Oh."

"Ali-"

"Well, anyway," Alicia cut her off briskly, "I've come up with a whole new part of the plan."

Katie sighed, feeling every bit the traitor. She knew Alicia was hurt, but she knew she could never talk to her about it. Damn.

"And what's that, Ali?"

"We get rid of Fred for good."

Please review. Flames are most entirely welcomed.

Thanks for the reviews, o you faithful reviewers. You're truly the backbone of this fic (hehe, yeah I'm corny:p ). Oh and as for the review responses, just pretend that I haven't waited forever and a day to update and that I'm just reading the reviews. Plzkthanx :)

Evilevergreen: Thanks, although I'm sorry to say this chapter isn't as long as the last one. Nor better. But I will say that chapter six is, so don't give up hope on me yet.

LitterWriterGirl: Dr. Georgie is the man, lol. And it's okay, I don't feel as bad anymore. Thanks so much for reviewing :)

mandi-danielle: Darn. Why does everyone like them long? I think short is okay. Really, short chappies leave you wanting more, don't they? Haha. Thanks.

Quiddie15: Thank yah. You know, I was hoping to turn everybody who reads this fic into a George fan, or at least a George/Angelina fan. Don't you like him? He's quite loveable.

nikki: Heh, thanks. The Angelina/George thing at the end was my favorite too. Are they always getting interrupted. Hmm...might have to change that. Gotta keep the story fresh :)

angelface04: It's fine, it's fine. As long as you review, I'm perfectly okay with it :) I did read that one-shot, and I thought it was really good. Dare I say I'm jealous? Thanks for the review!

Caderyn: Haha, yeah I agree. That was kinda bad, the whole timing thing. But maybe it was all for the best, with Angelina getting uncomfortable and all. 'Fraid to say you'll have to wait to see Fred's reaction when he finds out :) Oh and thanks

angelxgirlx: Aww, thanks a bunch. I'm really glad you like it. I'm trying not to stop writing, but the ideas for this story get so cluttered, which makes it hard to write. But I'm getting there...Steadily, but sure.

darkecoguy003: Oh wow, the stress. Thanks for the review. I really, really hope that the story is still good as of this point. Chapter six will be better, I suppose. Okay, I HOPE

starXcrossed: :) Thanks, I appreciate it. Yeah, honestly, I'm probably more of a Angelina/Fred shipper too, but once upon a time, I was curious to see what a George/Angelina pairing would be like. I really do like George.

nobody's listenin' : Lol. Even though, I'm more a comma fan, thanks for the review and encouragement. I'm really glad you read the story.