"Weasley, come here"

I look up and see Richard beckoning me over, with a sinking feeling I trudge over to him and look at him questionably

"Yes, Richard"

He takes my arm and hurries me round a corner and pushes me gently against a wall, he's uncomfortably close to me and I try not to squirm away and to at least try to hear him out,

"What do you want?"

He leans down and whispers in my ear, I can feel his breath tickling my ear and side of my cheek, I recoil slightly,

"You"

I grit my teeth, and look up at him, it's not as if he's visibly nauseating to be with, he's handsome, and I had heard a lot of girls say it, it's just a feeling I have, that he's not to be trusted and that he always seems to want to take advantage of me.

"Well, unfortunately, you can't have me, not please let me go"

His arm is round my waist, trapping me; he grins and pulls me closer while I desperately try to struggle away. My rescue comes round the corner, Sylvie and Daisy. They gasp as they take in what's happening then in a flash he's dragged away from me and howling in pain and clutching his forehead.

"You may want to go to the hospital wing for that" snarls Sylvie, wand still drawn. He mutters vehemently and stamps off, looking vicious.

I take a deep breath and smile gratefully at my two best friends.

"Thanks for saving me back there"

"No problem, though you have to stop getting into those situations" Sylvie's voice is severe and I try to defend myself

"I didn't think he'd try anything, not when it's busy"

"Just don't go near him ok?" says Daisy in a slightly softer tone.

We walk into the great hall for breakfast and sit at our table. I help myself to toast and tam and raise it to my mouth when I freeze. My heart misses a beat and my mouth goes dry. Ted has just walked into the great hall. Holding hands. The girl looks smug as she catches sight of a few stares and makes the most of the attention by suddenly turning to him and planting a kiss on his cheek. I feel tears forming in my eyes and I hurriedly swallow. My stomach drops and I feel sick, I mumble something incoherent and I glance at my friends, Daisy has noticed them and is staring at them in shock and then in a dreadful look of pity at me. I stumble slightly and hurry down the aisle, I have to pass them as I go and I can't help but look, Ted's eyes are fixed on the other side of the hall but she's smirking right down at me, she winks at me and smiles scornfully. A hot feeling of embarrassment flushes over me and I know inexplicably that they have been discussing me together. Probably laughing over how stupid I am. I'm helpless against the tears now and they roll down my cheeks as I make my way out of the hall and fling myself into a small broom cupboard. I lock the door and sit down and sob. I feel small, worthless. He knows how I feel about him, how dare he?

Suddenly anger surges through me, I am not the daughter of a half veela for nothing and we are stronger than we look. I get to my feet and dust off my robes and unlock the door. I stride out and collect my bag from the hall. I can see Daisy's and Sylvie's face peer worriedly at me but I smile back at them. They look startled but happy.

"Come on, we've got to get to potions"

In potions (which was a theory lesson) I think hard. I know what I have to do, I simply have to get over Teddy Lupin and find someone else to distract me.

Easier said then done.