When I opened my eyes I saw Oliver looking at me. He looked like he was trying really hard not to laugh. I shot him a warning look. Somehow I had completely forgotten that he was a teacher. He was just so down to earth. It was impossible to see him as a teacher, especially since hes so hot!.
"Alexia?"
"Yes, father?"
"I dont want to see you-"
"Severus, I certainly dont see anything wrong with Alexia and Oliver playing chess" My grandfather had come to my rescue.
"But teachers shouldnt be around the students, I mean what are they going to think?"
"I dont think they should think anything. After all they are just playing chess"
Oliver was really trying hard not to laugh. "Dumbledore, I dont think-"
"None sense. Who won?" My grandfather asked smiling down at me.
A smile so small I was the only one that saw it.
"I did, Dumbledore" I kicked Oliver from under the table but he just smiled up at my grandfather.
"Well, I think Im going to go and...read...that sounds good" I said and stood up.
"It was a pleasure to play with you, professor Wood" I looked at my father and smiled.
"Bye" I said and hurried away.
That was the quickest get away in the history of the world.
"Ally, wait!" I turned and spotted Oliver jogging over to me.
"What?" I said and began heading up the stairs.
"I need to tell you something" I looked at him a bit uncertain.
"Yes, Professor?"
Some thing happened then and he just shrugged. He turned around and walked.
"Wait, Oliver" I hurried down the stairs, and almost tripped by the way, to catch up with him. What is it that you wanted to tell me?
"Nothing, except that uh...you got the Keeper position"
Some thing in his tone told me that that wasnt what he had wanted to tell me but I didnt push it.
"Ok, thats great" I said. He smiled and walked away. He was hiding something.

"No!"
I sat up in my bed and wiped the sweat off my forehead. I had the worst nightmare in the world, unfourtunetly I didnt remember. I looked around to see if I had awoken anyone but thankfully I hadn't.
It was impossible to go back to sleep. I stood and sighed. Then I decided a walk would really do me good. I walked out of the common room quietly and took my wand to light the way. I walked for a few minutes until I got to the quidditch pitch. It was then I saw a light coming from the locker rooms. I was curious. Who could possibly be awake? It was already 1 am. I soon realized that it wasnt alight from the locker rooms. It was a light coming from a room behind the locker rooms. I walked over and noticed the door was half open. I knew it was probably an invasion of privacy but I didnt think anyone was inside. I pushed the door open and saw Oliver. He was sleeping on a couch near the fireplace. He looked so peaceful with him mouth slightly opened. I walked over to him. I dont even know why but I did. Once I got close I kneeled down and looked at him. He looked so handsome. I touched his face with out hesitating. It felt soft and just touching it made me feel shivers all around my body. I caressed his cheek and realized then that Stacie had been right. I had fallen for Oliver since the first time I had seen him. It was hard for me to take it in since I didnt really know how it happened. I found myself leaning in. My brain was screaming for me to walk away but my heart wouldnt listen. I continued to lean in until I saw Oliver move a little. I felt fear that he might just open his eyes and see me there but he didnt so I stepped back and walked away. I didnt kiss him. I smiled to myself and closed the door.

"So, anyway I was with Harry outside and guess what?"
I felt bad for not really listening but my head was somewhere else.
"What?"
"He told me he likes me!"
"Thats great" I said.
"You're not even listening to me"
I looked up at her.
"Of course I am!" I said and turned the page.
I was reading some book on potions, which was so boring!
"And now we're going out!" I smiled.
"Thats great!" I really meant it. I couldnt be happier.
Except that now, both Stacie and Hermione had a boyfriend and I didnt.
"Now Im the only loser that doesnt have a boyfriend!" I said.
"Well thats because you keep saying no to like every single guy thats asked you out"
She had a point. I mean it. It was already 11 pm on a Sunday and when I had woken up earlier to have breakfast half of the guys on the school had asked me out. And I had said no. Why? Because oh yeah, Im in love with my 20 year old teacher!
"Face it, youre just in love with Oliver"
Couldnt Stacie get the hint? The last thing I wanted to talk about was Oliver. I kept thinking about yesterday when I had almost kissed him. I wonder what wouldve happened? He wouldve woken up and probably push me off. Life was just so unfair!
"Hey beautiful" I looked at Draco and raised my eyebrows at him.
"My name's Ally" I replied and looked away from him. I wasnt in the mood for him.
"OK, beautiful, Ally"I rolled my eyes.
"So, did your father tell you the good news?" I didnt even know what he was talking about.
"What the hell are you talking about?" He just laughed and grinned.
"You'll find out soon. Maybe you should ask him. Trust me youll be so happy you're going to be the one calling me a babe"
I gave him disgusted look.
"In your dreams" I murmured and went back to listening to my father.

"Dad-"He gave me a blank stare.
"Can I ask you a question?" He nodded and walked over to me.
"Today, Draco said something, he told me to ask you about some good news?"
"Oh, yes, I was going to tell you soon but I guess now is good as ever" I sat and waited.
Something told me I wasnt going to like the "Good news".
"Im waiting" I said when he didnt answer
"I talked to my old friend, Lucious Malfoy a week before you arrived and we had a little talk. He and I came to the agreement that you would be a fine wife for Draco".
I just stared at him with my mouth opened.
"When you turn 21, that is" I literally shocked on my own saliva. Was he crazy? There was no way I was going to marry that creep.
"Im not going to marry him, I dont even like him" I said and stood up.
"Alexia, listen to me, Im sure if you get to know him you-"
"I dont like him and Im not going to marry him!" I said angrily and turned.
"I didnt ask if you agreed I told you youre going to marry him"
"Im not. Id rather die!" I said and stormed out.
He was on crack. Theres just no way that Im going to marry Draco. No way!
I stormed off and in anger tears started rolling down my eyes. I bumped into Oliver and looked up. My eyes all teary.
"Ally, are you-"
"Leave me alone!" I yelled and left.
I didnt even bother to look back I just kept running deep into the forest until I found a place where I could cry freely. I cried for a few minutes and then I decided that my father was a dumbass and I wasnt going to let him get to me.
"Ally?" I looked up and saw Oliver approaching. I felt so bad. I had been such a bitch when he had only been nice.
"Oliver, what are you doing here?"
"I followed you. Are you alright?" I nodded and wiped my tears.
"What happened?" He asked and kneeled down so he could be at eye level while I sat on a rock, which was really hurting my butt by the way. I just stared at him.
"You can tell me anything" He said sweetly.
"My father...he wants me to...he wants me to marry Draco" He immediately stood.
"He does? Why would anyone want their daughter to marry him?" I shook my head.
"There is just no way Im going to marry that creep. I dont even like him" I said and wiped my tears. It was then I thought about how horrible I must look.
"You dont have to if you want to, Ally"
"I know, Im just mad because my father is such a-"
"Ally, just tell him you dont want to or actually tell your grandfather. Hell understand. Im pretty sure he doesnt want you to marry Draco"
He did something that made me want to tell him right then and there how I felt. He hugged me and rubbed my back. So tenderly. It almost made me think about being with him. Or what it must feel like to be in his arms. He looked at me and I saw this look in his eyes that I couldnt read. He was leaning in. I swear. I wasnt haluccinating or anything I saw him looking into my eyes and leaning in.