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"Finally!" Angelina said.

The six of us were in the front of the massive huddle forming in the Great Hall near the marble staircase. We had finally gotten more information about the Triwizard Tournament! There was a sign posted up. It read:

TRIWIZARD TOURNAMENT

The delegations from Beauxbatons and Durmstrang will be arriving at 6 o'clock on Friday the 30th of October. Lessons will end half an hour early—Students will return their bags and books to their dormitories and assemble in front of the castle to greet our guests before the Welcoming Feast.

October the 30th. One week away. The sign had been posted that morning, and the entire school was already buzzing with excitement. I couldn't help but be filled with eager anticipation, I suppose the feeling is just contagious... Even the lowly first years who couldn't even think about entering were chatting animatedly with one another.

My little group was moved, or rather pushed, out of the way. I sent an icy stare in the direction of the new surge of students, then made my way to the usual table.

Sadly yet predictably, Fred and George did not sit with us. They moved farther down the stretch of table so that they could be alone. There was no doubt they were conspiring about the tournament, but it still bummed me out. They had been doing this a lot lately—the last time they sat with us was at least a week ago. On the bright side, George kept his word about meeting me nearly every night in the common room. This also helped Angelina because it left a certain Fred all alone and bored. She best thank me later.

"I'm starting to get really excited about this whole tournament thing!" Katie said as she added pancakes to her breakfast.

"Why? You can't even enter!" Lee smiled.

"Well, I don't care! It hasn't happened in a long time, and I get to witness it's return." She retorted, pouring the thick syrup onto her pancakes.

I smiled inwardly. Really, nothing between them had changed. I wasn't sure if Katie even liked him anymore. It wouldn't surprise me if she didn't, as she tends to get lots of crushes and gets over them during a span of roughly two weeks. Not to mention the fact that ever since she'd asked Oliver for help with runes, she seemed to have a new attitude, if you know what I mean. Not to mention that their little tutoring sessions were growing exceedingly long, due to Oliver not having Quidditch to distract him anymore.

"It would be so cool to be in it." Angelina said it so dreamily you'd think she was talking about a European sweetheart she'd newly discovered. I somehow restrained the laughter creeping up my throat.

"Yeah, I guess so." I said. I didn't really believe it, though. I don't know a whole lot about the tournament, but I do know that it's not exactly safe.

My eyes flickered to where George and Fred were. Deep down, I really hope neither of them get chosen, should they breach the system. I didn't need all the added worry that would come with.

He and Fred were talking with Harry, Ron, and Hermoine. They looked miserable. I guess I would be, too, if I were talking to Hermoine. No, no, only kidding. I don't really know her. She just seems kind of boring in comparison to the other two... Harry saves the wizarding world on a yearly basis, Ron is George's brother (which I suppose automatically makes him interesting). Hermoine, though... She's nice enough from what I know, but all she does is read. Perhaps I should get to know her better so that I quit having such dismal views of her. Maybe someday.

"So what's going on between you two, Alicia? You and George, I mean." My head snapped to a very calm Lee poking at some eggs.. I was absolutely dumbfounded. Lee!? Picking up on things? No... This could not be happening. If Lee of all people knew, how many other people did? I mean, I guess I was pursuing George, but... I don't know, I guess I thought I would do it in a sneaky way, then shock the world when we announced ourselves as a couple.

"Nothing. Why do you ask?" How I managed to keep my voice so calm I still couldn't tell you.

"I dunno, you two just seem a lot closer." Lee shrugged. The way he said it led me to assume that he was unsure of the whole ordeal, anyway. Therefore, my display of utmost idiocy was not so dumb after all.

"Oh." Was all I said before plunging a strip of bacon into my mouth. I pretended to be in thought. "Yeah, now that you mention it, I guess we have been hanging out a lot lately."

...And as I chomped down on another strip of bacon, a secretive smirk played across my lips.

It was hours after the Welcoming Feast. Katie, Angelina, Lee, Fred, George, and I were lounging near the fire, discussing the newcomers.

"Okay, guys? Everything I said about Krum a while back, forget it. Let's face it, he's very easy on the eyes!" I giggled mischievously. My excitement from breakfast had never worn off, and I was still in a state of ecstacy. I hadn't a care in the world, not even about the fact I'd just talked about eye-candy in front of my long-term crush. I was too excited to care!

"I'm glad you've come to your senses, because that boy is divine." Katie joined my giggling, blushing madly.

"Oh, yes! If only he would fall for me..." George said in a high-pitched voice, no doubt mocking us.

"Honey, he is not gonna fall for you. He's gonna fall for me." Fred's voice was girly yet serious. He shot his twin a challenging look, which George returned. They both proceeded to laugh like morons.

"You two are crazy." Angelina smiled from her spot on the floor, slowly rubbing her temple.

The feeling in the air was quite different then usual. Everything was lighthearted. I didn't feel inclined to make George fall in love with me, and I had the idea that Angelina felt the same. Right now, it was just about having fun.

"How about all those French mademoiselles!" Lee said smiling in, what I would call, a creepy way.

"Yeah, how about them!" said George. His eyebrows raised and dropped quickly. For a split second, I really wanted to hit him.

"Those girls... I mean, damn!" Fred mirrored Lee's look.

"Yes, they were really something." Angelina's voice was sour and annoyed. Her jaw tightened, but the boys were to into their conversation to notice.

"I'd kill for a date with one of them." Lee. Really, he'd kill for a date with anyone. I don't mean that in a nasty way, it just seems like he gets crushes on a lot of people at any given time. I think he just likes things that are female.

"Well, while you go on a killing spree, I think I'll just use the Weasley charm." Fred's cocky smile emerged.

"Yeah, because that'll work." Angelina's voice had an unpleasant sound to it.

There was no doubt in my mind that this would end up in a fight. We hadn't experienced one between Fred and Angelina this year, which was surprising enough in itself. Angelina and Fred were known to get into battles on a regular basis. They were both too alike not to. They were both stubborn, headstrong, and hated saying "sorry" first. This inevitably led to many drawn-out fights, which resulted in the rest of us playing peacemaker.

"Well, it's never failed me before." Fred's cocky smile was still plastered across his face.

I quickly glanced to everyone else's faces. I think they all knew where this was going, as well. They all looked too scared to interfere. Hell, I was, too!

Angelina crossed her arms and quirked her eyebrow.

Fred continued, "I mean, don't you guys remember that time I scored a date with that hot Ravenclaw just by asking her about a homework assignment? "

Angelina's eyes narrowed. "Who?"

"Oh, you know the one... Blond hair, really skinny... She used to be in Herbology with us, I think." Fred said casually. "Anyway, she was fine!"

"You mean to tell me," Angelina rose to her feet, "That you can't even remember her name?" Her hands were moving wildly, and she was practically yelling now.

Fred suddenly looked at her with disbelief, though it quickly turned to outrage. "Well, what does it matter to you?" He rose, towering a good few inches above her. His voice had also gotten much louder, though not as bad as Angelina's—yet.

"Well, I just think it'd be nice if you could actually remember who the hell you've gone out with!" Angelina boomed.

"Well, obviously they weren't worth remembering, seeing as how I'm not with them anymore!" His volume matched hers.

I looked to George for help, but he just sent me a worried glance. Merlin, isn't he supposed to have the power to control his twin? It would really come in handy right now...

"Oh, so the second you dump them, they don't matter anymore, eh?" I hadn't thought it possible, but her eyebrows lowered even more with anger.

Fred opened his mouth again. "What the hell is your problem, Angelina?"

"What problem? I assure you, there is nothing wrong with me."

"Yeah, other than the fact you're being a total bitch!" I knew he regretted saying it, but the damage was done. Angelina's jaw slackened with pure shock.

Her mouth opened, but quickly shut. Perhaps it was a trick of the light from the fire, but I could have sworn her eyes had welled up. She turned around and stormed up the stairs. The thud of the door slamming caused a highly uncomfortable silence.

Fred looked at the rest of us from the corner of his eye. "I'm going to bed." He snarled.

We listened to his feet pounding up the staircase.

We sat in silence before George finally broke it. "So—Fancy a trip to the kitchens?"

"Naah, I think I'll head upstairs." Lee yawned. "It's probably risky heading upstairs right now, but I think I'm tired enough to risk it."

"Me too." Said Katie, getting up.

"How about you, Alicia?" George's eyes were now in my direction.

Once more, I think the firelight works wonders. On one hand, I should be upstairs telling her everything would be okay through the curtain of her fourposter. However, Katie's would be there doing that in a matter of seconds. Two people would make no difference; she'd still be miserable.

"Yeah, I guess I'll go with you. See you later, guys!"

"Night," replied Katie and Lee.

We exited the Common room. The corridors of Hogwarts were now dark with night.

"God, I hope we never have a fight like that." I said in a low voice. I knew how bad it killed Angelina to have Fred say such a thing.

"We won't. I don't think I'd be able to take my best friend hating me, even for just one night." There was a short pause. "Here, take my hand. I think we should take a different route tonight." I could barely make out his silhouette in all the surrounding shadow.

I grabbed his hand, lacing our fingers together, and let him lead the way.

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