Memories Of Ced

Chapter 3

Love is in the Air! Cupid's Shot the Bazookas!

Draft 1

"Maybe...how do we get in? The front door?" I was sort of concerned. Concerned like 'oh my brother flunked his Lit. Test' concerned, not 'Snowcone(Katie's fish) ain't moving!' concerned.

"Works for me!" Kaitlyn said, opening it. We walked in, admiring the scaffolding.

"Anyway," Katie said, "lunchtime!" We filed into the Great Hall, getting in line with the Gryffindors. As we sat down, a vision of loveliness entered my eyes. Tall body, red hair, lots of freckles, I was in love. It was like Cupid shot me with one of his arrows, except he shot me with a bazooka. I was head over heels in l-o-v-e.

"He's beautiful," Kaitlyn, Katie, and I said at the exact same time.

"What?" Kaitlyn yelled.

"You better not be talking about MY man!" Katie shouted.

"Man-thieves!" I exclaimed.

"Look," Kaitlyn said, looking at me and Katie. "We'll go sit next to our man, alright? Cause, I know you two ain't talking about my man." Katie and I nodded. I walked into the Great Hall and plopped my butt right down next to George Weasley.

"Hey," he said, looking at me. "Never seen you around before, what's your name?"

"Jordan." I said, smiling. "You're...Fred?"

"George," he said, grinning. 'This was by far the cutest guy I ever laid eyes on.' I looked around the table. Kaitlyn was snuggling next to Harry, and Katie was snuggling...Neville Longbottom. I sighed. To each her own cup of tea. I turned my attention back to George. "So gorgeous..." I muttered.

"Pardon?" he muttered, looking strangely at me.

"N-nothing!" I sputtered, embarrassed.

Katie PoV now! Thank you bold/italics gods from above! Thank you!

"So..." I said, looking at the other two. "This is cozy. Perfect for my Secret Plan."

"This is a broom closet." Kaitlyn said, looking around.

"It's a secret plan," Jordan said, sighing. "We're supposed to be in a broom closet."

"Yup." I said, happily. Jordan stuck her tongue out at Kaitlyn. "Anyway, time to activate Battle Plan No.1!"

"Whoo-hoo," Jordan said, sarcastically. "Yay."

"Battle Plan No. 1 is of the utmost importance. It will take for about 30-50 of our mission!" I grinned.

"Mission?" Kaitlyn said, quizzically.

"Memories of Ced? The fic's title? Duh..." I said, sighing. "Now, assignments! Kaitlyn, interview Harry! Jordan, interview George! I''ll interview Neville! Deal?"

"Deal!" the subordinates said saluting.

And now, the three interviews!

Jordan: Transcript of Interview. Interviewee: George Weasley. Interviewer: Jordan. Subject: Project R.I.P.C. Poor Katie, she has to write this...George, what was your relation to Cedric?

George: He was a good buddy. At first I didn't like him, but as the Tournament went on, I started to like him more. Course we were never best friends or anything, but we weren't mortal enemies. We were student allies. Yeah, that sounds good.

Jordan: I get it. So, how did you feel over the death of one of your...student allies?

George: I was really depressed...I mean he was just murdered, just like that. It was real shocking.

Jordan: That's nice...and pretty.

George: Pardon me?

Jordan: Ah. Oops. Well now that this's over and done, how about some cuddling?

George: You got it. Cuddling and pranking Filch?

Jordan: Heck yes! Oh yeah, lemme turn this off...turns tape off

Transcript of Interview. Interviewee: Colin Creevy. Interviewer: Katie. Subject: Project R.I.P.C. (Jordan, Kaitlyn, I want my tape recorders!) Anyhoo, I am Katie, here to interview Neville Longbottom, fellow Gryffindor, and my new boyfriend! We'll be doing this pass-note style, cause Snape's got his eye on me (evil man). So, what do you think about Cedric?

To tell the truth, I hardly knew the guy. I was rooting for Harry the whole time.

Ah. So, how has Cedric's death affected you?

Like I said, I hardly knew the guy.

Well, what do you know about him?

All I know is he's a seventh year Hufflepuff. That's about it.

Hrm...well, thanks anyway.

You're welcome. Are we still on tonight?

Yes! Of course! This is Katie, signin

This is Prof. Snape, advising you to stop writing notes and get on with Study Hall, or else there will be dire consequences.

Righty-o sir. Gosh, he scares me...

Kaitlyn: Okay...professional junk. Transcript of Interview. Interviewee: Harry Potter. Interviewer: Kaitlyn. Subject: Project R.I.P.C. R.I.P.C.? Oh my god, Katie...

Harry: Can we move on? I have a mortal fear of reporters.

Kaitlyn: Okay, Harry how do you feel about the death of Cedric?

Harry: Oh...I'm sad I guess...touchy subject sniffle He was a good student and a good friend. He helped me along a lot...

Kaitlyn: What do you think about your fellow students reactions to the death?

Harry: Well...it's all somber and quiet. The Bluebird of Happiness left us, and we're now visited by the Chicken of Depression.

Kaitlyn: Nice analogy...

Harry: You're drooling.

Kaitlyn: Aw crap, anyway besides him being a fellow Triwizard Champion, was Cedric more than that to you?

Harry: Yeah, he was...a friend.

Kaitlyn: Any closing remarks?

Harry: I had a dream about him last night...it was real creepy...then

Kaitlyn: Erm, I'm Kaitlyn Barnes, over and out. He's still cute though...I'll wait for dinner Harry, my love! tape shuts off

After I finished my interview with Harry, I felt real proud of myself. I can juggle my work AND my love life. I walked down the halls, singing a little tune to myself. "I'm co ming out of my cage, and I've been doing just fine, gotta gotta be down because I want it all. It started out with a kiss, how did it end up like this, it was only a kiss, it was only a kiss-"

"HELLO? CAN YOU HERE ME?" Katie's voice blared out from all around me. "I FOUND THE INTERCOM! ISN'T IT COOL? ANYWAY, COMMENCE BATTLE PLAN NO. 2! KAITLYN, INTERVIEW THE STAFF, JORDAN, INTERVIEW THE KRUM FANGIRLS, AND I'VE GOT THE HUFFLEPI!"

"Hufflepuffs." I muttered under my breath. "Not Hufflepi."

"MEET ME AT THE COMMON ROOM AT SEVENTEEN HUNDRED HOURS, AND THEN WE'LL-what do you mean don't shout Professor? Oh crap-" The system shut off.

"I'm mortified." Jordan whispered from besides me. "What do you think McGonagall will do to her? Also, now the whole school knows my name."

"Yeah...be right back, gotta powder my nose." I ran off, much to Jordan's surprise. See, I needed to use the loo. Plain and simple. As I found the bathroom, raced inside, and relieved myself, a thousand little thoughts ran through my head. A good amount of those considered Katie's well being and/or sanity. I zipped up my pants, and turned to the lock. It wouldn't budge.

"Stupid thing..." I muttered, shaking the door. It still wouldn't budge! "Oh come on...I can't be locked in the girl's loo forever!"

Will Kaitlyn be locked in the girl's loo forever? What shall happen with Battle Plan No.2? Will Katie get a whuppin', or a detention? Why am I not italicized, just bolded? Tune in next time on Memories of Ced to find out!