But
then, he looked away and stood.
"Come on, the forest is not a
good place for you"
I nodded feeling disappointed. I
should've kissed him. I should've, I kept telling myself. I really
wanted to know what it felt like to kiss those sweet and tender lips
of his.
He walked me to my grandfathers office and smiled.
"He'll
understand." He said and left me alone to talk to my
grandfather.
"Oliver?" I stopped him before he could
leave.
"Yes?" "Thank you..for.. being there I
really appreciate it it was really nice of you"
"I was
glad to help...Ally?"
"Yeah?"
"I..I-"
He was actually pausing and it was as if he was thinking ove what
he wanted to say. He was about to continue..
"Come in,
Alexia" My grandfather stood at the door. I looked at Oliver and
shrugged.
"Thanks again" I said and entered
"Good
morning everyone, I will not take a lot of time from your breakfast.
I just wanted to tell you that our first Hogsmade visit will be this
Wednesday. As you all know 3rd years and up are allowed to go.
That'll be all" My grandfather smiled and retreaded.
"Yes,
I love Hogsmade!" Ron exclaimed.
Meanwhile Stacie and Harry
were kissing and smooching. I rolled my eyes and took a drink from my
cold milk. It was then Oliver entered. He nodded his head in my
direction and smiled.
"God, isnt he just the hottest guy
ever?"
"Yeah, he is" 2 girls said and sighed.
I
sighed too, how could I not?
"Oh,
guess what I found out?" Stacie asked as we walked to
Divination.
"What?"
"Oliver has a girlfriend.
Sorry I have to tell you this but I just knew youd want to know. Her
names Tracy and they've been going out for 2 years now. I even heard
that they are engaged"
God that really hit me like a hard
rock. I had to swallow and suck it up.
"I told you" I
said to Stacie and hurried into Mrs. Trelawanys class.
"Today,
were going to be palm reading!" She said in her all exciting
voice, the teacher I mean.
"Partner up and tell your friend
what lies in her future! Hurry!" She said and clapped her hands.
"Ok, I guess youd like to see me give you an example. Here.
Alexia-"
She came over and took my right palm. She was
really tickling my hand. I was trying hard not to giggle.
"oh,
my...looks...like...great sorrow"I laughed.
"I dont even
have a boyfriend, but thanks anyway" I said and took my hand
back.
"Well you could be mine!" A whole bunch of boys
yelled.
"No thanks" I murmured and took Stacies
hand.
"You really need to find a boyfriend. Its really
affecting your mood"
I rolled my eyes. She was talking none
sense.
"Hello,
Ally"
Draco came and stood next to me while I held my
broom.
"What do you want?"
I was watching Oliver as
he helped some girl get on her broom. She was totally faking it. She
knew how to get on she just wanted him to touch her. Smart girl!
"Im
guessing your father told you?" I nodded and glared at
him.
"Just to let you know. Theres no way Im going to marry
you"
"Why, not?"
"Because I dont even
know you"
"You could" He replied and moved
closer.
"Thats ok" I said and scooted away.
"Oh,
come on, Im really a nice guy" He said and took my hair in his
hands.
"Mr. Malfoy, you dont seem to be doing what I told you
to do" Oliver said and walked over to me.
"Im busy"
Draco replied.
"Get up there, Mr. Malfoy or Ill have to tell
the headmaster that youre not listening to my orders." Draco
looked at me and winked.
"see you later, baby!" I
groaned and almost cursed but I didnt.
"Thanks" I said
to Oliver and mounted my broom.
"Hey,uh...I heard that the
hogsmade trip is this Wednesday. I could show you around if you want"
"No, thanks. I dont think its good to be seen hanging out,
you know, after all you are my teacher" Oliver nodded.
"Well,
if you, you know, -"
"Thanks but Im going with someone"
I said and mounted my broom.
"Oh,ok"
"This
is really delicious. You were right, Ron" I took a piece of
chicken and stuffed my face.
"Take all you want"Harry
said jokingly.
"Shut up, Im hungry all that flying around
really makes me hungry"
"How can you eat so much and
still be a size 0?"
I shrugged.
"Did you hear what
McGonagall said today?" I shook my head.
"Theres going
to be a dance for Halloween in 2 weeks" I smiled. That sounded
fun.
"Anyway, Stacie told me about your fathers news"
Hermione said as we walked to the common room after dinner.
"Yeah,
it sucks" I said. Just then Draco walked by and blew me a
kiss.
"He's such an ass" Hermione said and made an ew
sound.
"Its okay because there is no way in hell Im going to
marry that creep"
"Alexia, will you come here for a
second?" My father said giving me a small glare. He must've
heard me talking to Hermione.
"Sure" I said and walked
over to him.
"I talked to Draco and he said hes trying his
best to get to know you but you're being roud?" I nodded.
"Well
maybe it'd be best if you got to know him or you're going to hate
marrying him even more"
"Dad, I dont want to marry him.
You cant make me"
"Maybe I can. If I have to make you
marry him before you're 18 I will" He said.
"You can't
control my life!" I yelled and turned.
"Do as I say,
Alexia" My father said and walked away.
This time I didnt cry
I just went to sleep with anger.
I
got up on Wednesday and wore a pair of jeans and a long-sleeved black
turtle neck with a black sweater and a scarf since it was cold and
rainy outside. I got some money, ok, a lot of money from my
grandfather and got ready to do some serious shopping.
"You
look great" Hermione commented as I finished doing my
make-up.
"Thanks you too" And she did look
great.
"Wow, this place is big" I said as we all
got out of the carriage.
"It is" I turned to see
Oliver. He too was wearing black.
"Morning, Professor"
Stacie said.I turned and smiled.
"Bye!" they all
yelled.
They all waved and ran away. "Looks like they left"
I said quietly.
"You lied, didnt you?" I nodded.
"So,
do you want me to show you around?" I nodded again and walked
right next to him.
"Can we go into Honeydukes first?" I
looked at him.
"Why?"
"Because Im dying to have
something chocolaty" I laughed.
"I didnt know you were
such a sweet person" I had meant to say sweet tooth. He
laughed.
"I am" He responded.
"I didnt mean it
that way" He laughed harder.
"Im just kidding" He
said and smiled.
When we got to honeydukes he bought me a
lollypop. The lady behind the counter, who wasnt really that old,
kept giving me a glare and smiling at Oliver. Ha. She thought I was
with Oliver? In my dreams.
We finally stopped near the forest and
away from the rest of the students.
"That was really fun.
Thanks for showing me around" I said and licked my lollypop.
"your welcome" It started raining then but I didnt
care. In fact I began twirling around like a little girl.
"You're
going to get sick, miss Ally" Oliver said and walked over to
me.
"Who cares,professor?" He smiled and I twirled. I
twirled so much I almost fell but he caught me by the waist. My whole
body trembled then. He was still holding me tight against him.
"You
almost fell" Oliver said and took his arms away from around my
small waist.
"And you caught me"
He looked at me for
a long time and this time he really leaned in. I could feel his
breath on my lips, his eyes shining bright and grip around my waist
tightenedthis was the moment I had been waiting for.
