Hey so I'm back, finally. In my defence though I am doing exams. Ill keep it short and sweet, so here's the next chapter.

Disclaimer: I am obviously not J.K. Rowling.

With school started up again the weeks seemed to move quickly and before she knew it, it was already October. Halloween was a week away and the Hogsmeade trip was that weekend. All the younger years could talk about was the Halloween feast but for the 4th years and above, the Gryffindor Hallowen party was all anyone could talk about. Aaliyah and her friends being no exception.

'Here, what costumes are you all thinking of, because I haven't a clue', Rose said taking a sip from her pumpkin juice.

'Hmm I haven't really... Oh my God!' Annie shrieked.

Aaliyah jumped and looked up from lunch 'What?' she said looking behind her for what could've grabbed the curly haired girl's attention.

'I've just thought of the perfect thing to go as for the party' Annie grinned, clapping her hand 'Wonder Woman!'.

Aaliyah shared a look with Kensy ' You do realise we've no idea what that is right'

'Ugh, Purebloods'

Aaliyah grinned 'Actually I'm a half blood'

Annie scowled 'Ugh same difference' she turned to Rose ' you know who she is right Rosie'.

Rose nodded ' Ya, it was on the telly at Gran and Granddad Granger's last Christmas'.

'Right, well away from Annie's crackpot ideas, I want something that shows a bit of skin, maybe a cat' Kensy.

Aaliyah smirked 'I'm pretty sure you went as a cat last year'

'And the year before' Rose joined in giggling.

'Well not a cat then but something on that thought point' Kensy huffed.

Well I'm sure we can all figure it out in Hogsmeade anyway' Aaliyah added.

'Wait, isn't your date with Liam this weekend' Kensy asked

Aaliyah blushed 'I mean it was meant to be. He hasn't really said anything, maybe he's changed his mind'.

Kensy scoffed 'Changed his mind? please, what's there to change his mind about'

'Unless maybe your brother changed it for him' Annie said causing Rose to shoot her a look.

'I'm sure he'll bring it up soon, I imagine he just doesn't want to look desperate or some of that other tripe that Al is always going on about'

Aaliyah nodded 'I suppose' she checked her watch 'Well on that depressing note, I'm off to charms'

She stood up and swung her bag over her shoulder.

'Go get 'em tiger' Kensy grinned

Annie giggled 'Ya you show those seventh years who's boss'

Aaliyah laughed 'I'll see you in defence later'.

Aaliyah walked to Charms in contempt silence waving to the few people she knew milling through the halls. She walked into her classroom and threw her bag beside the desk near the back she had claimed for her own in September. She pulled out her textbook and placed it on her desk with thud. She didn't really think she'd need it though, Charms was usually a very practical class, that's what she loved about it.

She didn't really see the point in reading or writing down notes in class, they could easily do that in the library. They were here to learn magic and the best way to do that is by doing magic, she vehemently thought this was the case for all classes. Well all classes bar potions she thought with a shudder.

She was brought from her thoughts by the sound of her brother and his friend's entering the classroom. Honestly, it was hard not to hear them with all the noise they were making.

Christopher made a beeline for her direction and plonked down beside her. She soon found herself sandwiched between her brother and Freddie.

She sighed 'You know I was rather hoping you lot would leave me alone today

'But then where would that leave you, baby Wilson without five dashing blokes like ourselves to have the pleasure of sitting with' Freddie laughed throwing an arm around her shoulder.

She shrugged it off her 'It would leave me with less of a headache'

Potter snorted 'Well you must have a constant headache with all the school work you do, look you've your book ready and everything'

Aaliyah frowned 'There's nothing wrong with being prepared Potter' she snapped 'Maybe you should try it sometime'

'Maybe you should try getting a life'

'I have a life!' she said not liking the high pitch her voice took. She could already feel her face turning red in annoyance.

'Sure you do' he said with his annoying smirk on his face' 'if Homework counts as a life'.

She wasn't able to retort because Flitwick walked into the classroom and she could see Christopher looking between them as if he wasn't sure what side to take. She inwardly groaned. Aaliyah: 2, Potter: 1.

Charms continued in the same fashion it had begun. Potter snapping at her, her snapping back and Christopher trying and failing to act as a mediator. She was ready to get as far away from Potter as possible when Christopher stopped her.

'So, Lea are you going to Hogsmeade?' he asked and she replied with a nod.

'You going with the girls?' he pushed

She raised an eyebrow at his odd behaviour 'I suppose so'

'Good' he grinned 'I mean..um.. good that you're going that is'

She gave him a weird look 'You're acting weird'

'No I'm not' he said quickly. She examined him. He was bouncing on the balls of his feet and had his hand raised, rubbing the back of his neck.

She looked at him suspiciously 'Yes you are' she said 'you're hiding something and don't you think I won't find out what it is'

'No, I'm not!' he said raising his hands.

'Yes you are and I'm gonna go' she said turning on her heel and marching out the door.

She shook her head. He was her brother but she swore he got weirder and weirder every day. She started walking to Transfiguration but stopped when she heard a voice call her name. She turned and saw Liam casually leaned against a wall.

She moved towards him held back a scowl at the blush she could feel spreading across her cheeks 'Hey Liam' she said trying to sound casual 'Haven't seen you around in a while'.

He ran a hand through his dirty blond hair and she prayed to Merlin that he couldn't hear her increase in heart rate. 'Ya' he said 'I've been meaning to talk to you but some stuff came'.

They began walking and she wondered what he meant by that. 'Oh' she said 'well um that's too bad'. She wasn't really sure where the conversation was going considering he hadn't spoken to her in a month because of 'stuff'.

'I was wondering if you'd still like to go to Hogsmeade with me'

Aaliyah couldn't help the grin that spread to her face 'Sure, I'd love to'

He grinned at her 'Great, see you lea' he said walking off.

She grinned. It wasn't until later that day when she was in History of Magic did she wonder if Liam's 'stuff' had anything to do with her brother's odd behaviour. She made up her mind to ask Liam the next time she seen him and if the answer was yes she'd give her brother a right earful. But for now she wanted to just enjoy her good mood while it lasted.

Well there it is. Honestly it was a bit more dialogue heavy than the stuff I normally write so I hope it was good. I haven't proof read so excuse the mistakes.

Bye till next time

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~ Bree