I
left a few minutes later so that my grandfather could talk to Oliver.
I had to admit I was a bit mad at myself for thinking he could like
someone like me. I mean really what was I thinking? I didnt even go
to class. Call if cutting class or whatever but with all the
information my brain had just gotten I was in no mood for class. So I
waited in the common room until lunch. Once it was lunch time I
headed down to find Stacie. I needed to tell someone the good news.
"Why weren't you in class?" She said as I sat next to
her.
"I was in Dumbledore's office"
"What,
for?" I smiled.
"You're not going to believe it when I
tell you" I whispered as Ron,Harry, and Hermione sat across from
us.
We hurried to get our brooms after lunch. We all had
Flying Practice after lunch.
"Where in the world is my
broom?" Stacie said.
"Why dont you just call for it, you
know, you can do that" Stacie smiled.
"Accio, broom"
Her broom came flying from under her bed.
"So, what did
Dumbledore tell you?"
"I know this is going to be hard
to believe, I mean it, but I found out, that Dumbledore is my
grandfather!"
Stacie, to my surprise, just stood there
looking call calm.
"What? Arent you surprised?" Stacie
looked at me before answering.
"I already knew"
"What?"
"Well I heard my mom say it once and she made me promise I
wouldnt tell you"
"I cant believe you didnt tell me"
I said and grabbed my broom.
"Dont get mad at me, my mom
would've killed me if I told you" I sighed.
"Fine but
next time, dont hide something like that from me, ok?" Stacie
nodded and patted my shoulder.
"Lucky" She said and
began walking away.
This time I had to agree, I was lucky.
"Alright, please get in a line, ladies here, guys over here"
Oliver, looking hot and all, was standing not too far from me and
waiting for everyone to get in line. I was sort of mad at him. I know
I had no reason to be but I felt used.
"Now, anyone here
that doesnt know how to fly a broom?" No one raised their hands.
"Good, cause I was going to tell you to go home" We all
laughed.
"We'll start by flying around in circles. It'll be
our little warm up" I mounted my broom and started to take off
when Oliver came up next to me.
"Can I talk to you for a
second, Ally?" I nodded and dismounted my broom.
"I
wanted to apologize for walking in when you were with your
grandfather"
"Dont worry about it" I said and
began walking away.
"Ally,-"
"Its ok,
Professor" I turned and mounted my broom. I heard him say my
name again but this time I didnt stop. It was clear to me. The
farther I stayed away from him the better.
"I didnt know you
were so good!" Harry yelled as I went over him and his broom. I
stopped in front of him.
"I'll take that as a compliment,
Harry"
He smiled and I did a U turn with my broom. I went to
the bathroom and when I came back everyone was partnered up
"I
guess Ill just sit and watch" I murmured and dropped my broom.
"Oh no, Ally, lets go. Ill be your partner" I looked at
Oliver in surprise.
"You dont have to, if you dont want to"
He said when I kept looking at him.
"Ok" I said shyly
and grabbed my broom.
"Ok" He got on and smiled at
me.
We flew around and I was right next to him. He was going
really fast but I was still right next to him. My hair was all over
the place and wind was rushing by everywhere. It was even hard to
breathe. Everyone had stopped to look at us flying. I turned to look
at Oliver.
"You're really good" He said and went down.
"Thanks" I said and followed him.
Minutes later he
stopped and I went right next to Stacie who, by the way, was flirting
like crazy with Harry.
"That was awesome" Stacie said as
I approached her. I cleaned the sweat from my forehead.
"
Ally, can I talk to you for a few minutes?" I nodded.
"I'll
wait for you in the locker room" Stacie said, she gave me a
little wink. I went over to Oliver. Everyone else was heading for the
locker rooms to either change or to take a quick shower.
"Have
you ever considered playing quidditch?" He asked as we sat near
a bench.
"I used to be the keeper for my old quidditch team"
I said and pushed my hair behind my ear.
"There is an opening
for the Gryffindor quidditch team. The keeper position is open"
He said and suddenly he reached and touched my hair.
I had to
swallow because it felt so good. It sent shivers down my spine.
"Maybe I will" I said when I finally managed to get
words out. I was blushing furiously.
"The try outs are this
Friday" He said.
I stood grabbed my broom and nodded.
"I'll
think about it" I said and began walking away.
"Ally"
I turned.
"Yeah?"
"You're really good" He
said and walked over to me.
"Thanks, prof, I mean, Oliver"
Friday came by quicker than I had expected. I was really not nervous about the try outs. I wasn't bragging or anything but I knew I would just get the position. Oliver and I kept talking and people, especially Ron, Harry and Stacie, kept telling me that maybe he did like me as more than just, you know a student. I refused to believe it. Please, him, like me? Yeah right!
"Are you nervous?" Stacie
asked as I moved up the line.
There were many girls lined up. I
had a feeling they only wanted to show off but I didnt want to say
anything.
"Not really" I wasnt really interested on
being on quidditch team but I admit Olivers comment made me want to
come. For him. So I guess I was just as silly as all the girls that
had lined up.
"Alexia Snape" I heard a few people
gasp.
They, too, couldnt believe it. I smiled and shot up into the
field. Oliver smiled reassuringly. After I went up a few people did
too. I was actually pretty good. I managed to block all the quaffles
that Oliver kept shooting at me. Thatll be all. Thank you for trying
out. The name of the person to get the position will be posted up
Monday Oliver said.
"You know you won" Stacie said.
"Shut up, there were other people that were good, Im sure
any of them could get the position" I said and switched my broom
to the other hand.
"Uh, huh, you know Olivers going to choose
you" Stacie pushed me back and forth and smiled.
"So
whats up with you and Harry?" "Nothing. Yet" I
laughed.
Stacie really was I wanted to be, confident. Then again
she didnt have a crush on the hottest guy ever, or he didnt happen to
be a teacher.
"Come
on, lets play, Harry"
"Whats the point you keep beating
me"
Harry and Ron played Wizard Chess while eating
breakfast.
"Can I play?" I asked. I was so glad it was
Saturday.
"You know how to play Wizard chess?"
"Of
course" I replied and smiled.
"Is there something you
cant do?" I shrugged.
"There are tons of things I cant
do" I replied and pushed Harry over.
"Now lets play"
Ron smiled and we began to play. Boy was he surprised when I beat
him.
"That is just not right, you know, I mean it, how is it
that you beat me?" I smiled and Hermione came up, smiling.
"Finally someone beats him. So do any of you want to come to
the library and study with me?" was she crazy?
"Who
studies on the weekends?" I asked.
"Hermione Granger, of
course" I turned to see Oliver standing right next to me. He had
on a pair of jeans and a white turtle neck. Yep, white was officially
my favorite color. I could see his biceps and those hard abs of his.
"Can I play?" He asked and walked over to where Ron
was.
"Yeah, I hope you can beat her. Come on Hermione Ill go
with you to the library" Hermione smiled and began walking away.
Suddenly Harry and Stacie were leaving too. I hated them for leaving
me with Oliver. I really did.Oh, ok, I didnt.
"Ok, so lets
see if youre really that good" Oliver said and looked at me.
"Well, I am" I replied coolly.
"Sounds like
bragging" He said jokingly.
"I was not bragging I'm just
saying the truth" He chuckled.
"It wasnt meant to be
funny" I said trying to fake anger but it only made him chuckle
louder.
Everything was going fine. I admit Oliver beat me. But
thats only because of how cute he looked and how hard it was for me
to concentrate. Im sure any girl will admit thats its impossible to
concentrate when you have a hottie like Oliver sitting right across
from you.
"Looks like I won" I nodded,
"Sounds
like you're bragging" I replied mockingly.
"Sounds like
I was right. Oliver Wood is not teacher material. Now what are you
doing with my daughter?"
I closed my eyes wishing that my
dad would get struck by lighting. This was officially the most
embarrassing day of my life.
