A few weeks later, Hayden found himself in possession of Natasha's potions book and decided to follow her after class. There he found Devon and Natasha in a very interesting position. He snickered.

"Natasha. Um...Natasha?"

Natasha reluctantly let go of Devon and peeked over his shoulder. Hayden stood there, grinning. Natasha jumped away from Devon and smoothed her skirt, fixed her hair and walked over to him. Hayden's grin was spreading wider and wider. Natasha noticed that his collar and shirt looked very unkempt, and his hair was untidy. His eyes sparkled. He looked lean, leaning on the wall, holding her book. This thought made her flush even more.

"Hi, Hayden. What do you need?" she said, her flush intensifying.

Devon rubbed his hair with aggravation as they talked.

Hayden stood upright. "You...um...you forgot your book," Hayden grinned, handing it to her.

"Oh. Thanks," Natasha said nervously, taking her Potions book. "Yeah. Thanks."

"No problem," Hayden grinned, trying to hide his laugh. "I'll just...um...let you two get back to your...business, then."

"Oh. Ok then," Natasha stuttered.

Hayden chuckled and started walking away. He turned around the corner, laughing.

"Hey Ron," Hayden said amiably as he walked into the common room.

"Hey," Ron replied half-heartedly.

"Why so glum?" Hayden asked, walking over to him.

"Lavender."

"Ah." That was all it took. "Having a bit of trouble?"

"She won't leave me alone!" Ron growled, rubbing his head. "I mean, I barely get to breathe! She's always over me."

"Then tell her that."

"It's Lavender, mate," Ron said, looking up at him. "Remember, the one with the bad attitude, the one whose emotions run wild? If I even say one thing to her that contradicts her, she'll freak out. And I won't stand for that."

"Well, good luck living then, mate. If you don't say anything now, just imagine what it'll be like later." Ron's eye widened in horror and he groaned. He stood up.

"I'm going to find Harry and Hermione. Maybe they'll have a better way to break up with her."

"Good luck!" Hayden called as Ron exited the Gryffindor Tower. Hayden stretched and heard Ron exchanging words with Harry. Then Harry ran into the tower.

"Hey," Hayden said. Harry didn't answer and ran straight up the stairs to his room.

"Ok, then," Hayden shrugged. He looked around. "I wonder where the others are." He sat down in front of the fireplace.

"Hayden, have you seen Amanda?" Kylie asked, appearing through the portrait into the Tower. "She has my Herbology book."

"No," Hayden shrugged. "I was wondering where they were as well." Kylie smiled and walked over to Hayden. She sat down next to him.

"What's up?" she asked.

"Nothing, honestly. Saturdays are becoming a bore for me," he sighed.

"I know how to make it more interesting," she grinned.

"How subtle," he said, rolling his eyes.

"Have you heard? Katie's back, Ron's back, McLaggen's gone. Ginny and Dean are glaring daggers, though."

Suddenly Aly rushed into the common room. "Have you seen Char?" she said, gasping for breath. "I need to talk to him."

"Um, no," Kylie said, surveying her expression. "Are you alright?"

"I just...need to speak to him..." she gasped. She was completely out of breath.

"Go look in the Great Hall," Hayden shrugged. "He's bound to..."

Aly was gone.

"Alright then!" Hayden said, rubbing his hands. "This world's gone bloody mad!"

Kylie rolled her eyes.

Aly peeked her head around the door of the Great Hall. She looked down the Gryffindor table and saw Char sitting with Damien, eating. She waved frantically to Char. He caught her eye, muttered something to Damien, and stood up. He walked out of the Great Hall and walked over to Aly, who was standing behind the huge doors.

"Hello," he said cheerfully, leaning in for a kiss. "How're you-"

Aly put her hand over his mouth, surprising him, and looked around. She heard footsteps. They sounded fast and furious.

"He's coming this way!" she hissed. She seized Char and shoved him against the door, still covering his mouth. She closed her eyes and prayed that Snape wouldn't pass them. To her relief, the footsteps turned and eventually receded.

Aly's breathing slowed to normal. Char took her hand and removed it.

"What the bloody heck was that about?" he demanded.

Aly took a few gulps of breath. "Harry discovered Malfoy in the bathroom. Malfoy attacked Harry. Harry attacked back, using some spell that made Malfoy bleed everywhere. Harry had to run to the dormitory to switch his potions books. I think Snape saw me."

"Aha. So, what did you need me for?" he asked.

"Well, I was going to ask you to go open the Vanishing Cabinet for Harry, but it's too late now," she frowned. "I just hope Harry gets out of it ok."

Char sighed and rolled his eyes. "You are so overdramatic."

Aly scowled at him. "Is there anymore food left?"

"Just a bit." Aly walked into the Great Hall.

Char made to follow her.