Alicia grinned.

"Tonight." She whispered and walked away.

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Mr Collins glanced at his watch.

"It's time." He said out loud and left his office.

Chapter 24

Alicia breathed in deeply the fresh air of the night. She felt dizzy. She shivered, even though it was a warm night.

Alicia knew this could be the end for her as well. She knew this was probably the most stupid thing she was going to do. But she had to do it; Alicia had decided that a very long time ago.

They had decided to meet outside, in Hogwarts' gardens.

Nervously, Alicia glanced at her watch.

It was already half past ten. What was Alan doing? He was never late.

Alicia sighed. Her heart was beating faster than ever. She hoped Elisabeth hadn't told anyone about her plans.

If she had, then Alicia was going to be in trouble.

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"Alan! Please wait!"

Alan turned around. Alicia's cousin, Beverly was running towards him.

"What?" He snapped annoyed.

Beverly looked concerned.

"Are you really going to sleep with her?" she asked.

Alan grinned. He had dated Beverly before.

"Are you jealous?"

Beverly burst out laughing.

"You've got to be kidding, Alan! Of course I'm not jealous. I'm with Liam now, you know that."

"Well, then, why are you here?"

Beverly didn't answer him. She put her finger to her lips. Alan looked around confused. He couldn't hear anything. Beverly grabbed him by the arm and dragged him to a dark corner.

Alan heard footsteps coming towards them. A few seconds later, Mr Collins appeared from the end of the corridor. He didn't even notice Alan and Beverly. He walked right past them.

When Mr Collins was out of sighed, Beverly sighed in relief.

"That was close," she said.

Alan nodded.

"What is he doing here? I thought he didn't sleep in the castle at night!"

Beverly shrugged.

"Maybe he's dating one of the female teachers!" She said laughing.

Alan made a face.

"Who would fancy Mr Collins, I wonder!"

They laughed silently. Then Beverly's face turned serious again.

"So, you never did answer my question. Are you guys doing it or not?"

Alan blushed.

"Well, yeah." He admitted. It was embarrassing. The next day, everyone would know about him and Alicia. He liked the reputation Alicia had helped him get. Since they had become a couple, people had been much nicer to him. But still, that didn't mean he wanted the whole school to know about the things he did with his girlfriend in private.

"Are you sure she said that?" Beverly insisted.

"Of course, I'm not stupid!" Alan cried irritated. Why didn't Beverly believe him?

Beverly frowned. She knew her cousin better than Alan did.

"Look, Beverly began to explain, there's something you have to know about my cousin. She's not what she seems to be."

Alan grinned.

"I know that. She likes it when people think she's an angel. But you and I both know she's everything but innocent."

Beverly was surprised to hear this. Maybe she had underestimated Alan a bit. She had always pictured him as a kind of pushover.

"If you know her true colours, then why are you still going out with her?" Beverly asked.

Alan shrugged.

"I don't know. There is something about her that I just can't explain. I- I love her."

Beverly's mouth fell open.

"You love her?" she hissed.

"Yeah, I do." Alan said blushing.

Beverly felt sorry for him.

"Oh, god, then I can't help you anymore. Good luck."

Beverly hugged Alan fondly and walked away. Alan found himself alone once again. He glanced at his watch. He was already an hour late!

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Alicia opened the bag she had brought with her. She checked whether she had forgotten anything.

Water, food, a warm coat, fresh clothes, a knife …

Alicia stuffed everything back in the bag. She hadn't forgotten anything. She closed her eyes and sighed. This was going to be the hardest thing she had ever done in her life.

Alicia thought of all the people she was going to miss. She thought of her best friend. Elisabeth had been like a sister to her. She had always been there to help.

Then Alicia thought of her favourite Slytherin group. They were good people, not matter what the other houses thought.

Alicia was going to miss her parents as well. She knew this was going to be difficult for them as well. Although Alicia would never admit it to anyone, she felt sad at the thought of leaving Emma as well.

And then there was Alan. Alicia's heart raced as she thought of him. She smirked and kicked the stones under her feet angrily.

Alicia had been humiliated by Alan and she would never forget that.

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Emma woke up sweating in her bed. Her hair was sticking to her wet forehead. Trembling she walked over to the window. She opened it.

It was a warm night. Emma didn't know why but she felt her heart racing, and her whole body was shivering.

She looked at the huge clock above her bed. Her grandparents had given it to her on her birthday. It was a copy of Molly and Arthur's clock. Unlike theirs, Emma's clock had only four names: Harry, Ginny, Alicia and Emma …

The names Emma, Harry and Ginny were pointing at the word 'home'.

Alicia's name was pointing towards 'Hogwarts'.

Emma had a bad feeling. She couldn't explain it, but whenever she thought of Alicia her instincts told her something was wrong.

Alicia was at school. Emma went back to bed and convinced herself that Alicia was safe.

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"Alicia? Are you all right?"

Alicia opened her eyes. Alan was right in front of her. He had his hands on her hips and he was looking very concerned.

It was only then that Alicia felt the tears on her face. She sniffed and wiped them away with the end of her sleeve.

"It's nothing. I'm all right." She forced a smile.

Alan smiled feebly.

"If you don't want to do it, you can just tell me." He whispered softly in her ear.

Alicia pushed him away.

"No, everything is fine." She insisted.

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Mr Collins wondered where Alicia had gone. He had searched everywhere in the castle, but there was no sight of the girl.

Mr Collins was getting impatient. He couldn't wait to catch Alicia at whatever she was up to. And even if she wasn't doing anything wrong, she was out of the Gryffindor common-room and it was already half past eleven.

Suddenly Mr Collins heard a shrill cry. His blood turned cold.

He looked around him. There was nobody.

Mr Collins approached the window near him.

Again, he heard someone yell in pain. This time Mr Collins was sure the cry came from outside. He ran down the stairs as quickly as possible.

Whoever was crying seemed to be suffering a lot.

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Alicia ran. She didn't even look behind her.

She climbed over Hogwarts' huge gates and fell on the other side.

It had been horrible. But still, Alicia felt relieved. It was over.

She searched for a while in the grass, feeling the earth with her fingers. Then, when she felt the wood under her fingers, she tugged.

She had hidden her broom a few hours ago only. It had been easy. The grass hadn't been cut for years. Nobody had spotted the broom.

Alicia took out her handkerchief and washed the earth and insects of her broom.

She attached her bag safely on her back and climbed on her broom.

She looked at the castle one last time before pushing the earth with her foot and flying away.

She disappeared in the clouds.

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Mr Collins opened the castle's door easily. Someone had already unlocked them earlier in the night.

It was midnight. The huge clock on the highest tower rang loudly.

Mr Collins looked around him. There was no one.

He was just about to turn and go back in the castle, when he noticed something strange.

There was a weird lump on the grass a few feet away from him. He couldn't exactly see what it was in the dark so he drew out his wand and cried 'Lumos!'.

A paddle surrounded the strange lump. At first it looked like water.

Mr Collins pointed his wand at the paddle and he realised that it wasn't water. It wasn't water at all.

Blood. There was blood everywhere.

Mr Collins began to tremble all over. He touched the lump with the tip of his fingers.

It was then that he realised he was touching a human being.

He pushed the body, so that he could see the person's face.

Mr Collins gasped in horror. The boy's mouth was wide open and his eyes didn't have a light in them anymore.

The poor boy had drowned in his own blood.

Mr Collins ran back into the castle, and woke up the whole school. He was screaming as loud as he could.

Soon every single ghost, student or professor knew the terrible news.

Alan Smith was dead.

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Mitch had trouble sleeping. He didn't know why but he felt nervous.

The warmth of the night gave him the feeling he was suffocating.

He went into the kitchen and took a glass of fresh water. It was then that he heard a small whisper coming from outside. At first he thought he had imagined it, but then he heard it again.

"Mitch…"

Mitch jumped when he recognized Alicia's face pressed against the kitchen's window.

Quickly, he went outside.

Alicia was a mess. She fell in his arms, crying.

"Mitch, I've done something terrible." She sobbed.

Mitch didn't know what to say. He hadn't spoken to Alicia for a very long time now, and it felt odd to be hugging her again. She had grown a few inches again. Mitch stroked her hair fondly.

"What happened?" he asked.

Alicia looked at him in the eyes. Mitch had to control himself not to kiss her. She was so beautiful.

"It's Alan…" Alicia began but she couldn't finish. She laid her head on Mitch's shoulder.

Mitch could feel her tears and he wondered what could have possibly happened to make her so desperate.

"Alicia, what is going on?" Mitch asked again hoping he would get a proper answer.

Alicia lifted her head again and gazed in Mitch's eyes again. Her lips were only a few inches away from his.

"I can't stay here too long. They'll probably start looking for me." She said simply.

"Alicia …" Mitch's voice cracked. It was killing him to see her like that.

"I have to go." Alicia slowly stepped backwards. But Mitch held her with all his force.

"When will we see each other again?" he asked.

"I don't know. Maybe never." Alicia said. She looked so scared.

Mitch didn't know what to think. The only thing he knew was that if he let go of Alicia he would loose her once again. And he couldn't do that. He had lost her far too many times.

"Mitch, Alicia said stroking Mitch's cheek, there is something you need to know before I leave."

"You won't leave, Alicia." Mitch said in a determined voice.

"Oh yes, I will and you will have to let me go. Mitch, I have never met someone like you. I love you, Mitch, I love you since the first day we've met."

And slowly, as if they were scared they would do it wrong, Alicia's lips met Mitch's and they kissed for the first time.

It felt good. It felt right.

Alicia had her arms around Mitch's neck and she could feel his soft hair on the tip of her fingers.

They stayed in each other's arms for a very long time

"I love you too," Mitch whispered in her ear.

Alicia smiled sadly. She stepped backwards. Mitch didn't stop her. He knew he couldn't do anything to stop her.

He watched as Alicia walked away. Mitch didn't even find it strange when she picked up a broom on the floor.

She turned the corner of the street and then she was gone.

END OF PART 2

Author's note: So this is the end of part 2. Please leave a lot of reviews!

What is going happen to Alicia? What is she planning to do?

Is the Ministry of Magic going to catch her and arrest her?

And what about Mitch? He has just found out that the love of his life loves him back! How is he going to move on now Alicia is gone?

What will Elisabeth become without Alicia?

How are the Potters (Harry, Ginny, Emma) going to react when they hear about their daughter's crime?