(A/N Here it is the 7th chapter!! I am so excited this might be my favorite and my least favorite chapter!! How is that possible read to find out!! haha remember I look over this all by myself so if there are mistakes, really I am sorry!! Enjoy!!)

The weeks flew by and in the D. A. meetings everyone was learning more and more fast. We had just worked on our patronus', (A/N I know they weren't working on the potronus now but I changed it a bit, hope you don't mind!) we were told to think of the happiest thing we could so I thought of my good friends and family.

Nothing happened.

I tried harder, nothing.

Then I thought of him and a ghostly panther slipped out my wand and everyone stopped what they were doing. They watched mouths hanging open as I made the panther race around the room and then it roared. Everyone clapped as the panther disappeared but he was still fresh in my mind, brown eyes smiling down at me, a wide grin playing on his lips, his red hair glinting in the sun light.

"Tala anyone home?" I opened my eye to find that very person with the smiling eyes and large grin.

"Sorry George I was deep in thought" I blushed at the fact that it was him who I thought of, I was glad he seemed to forget about what happened in that hall after we were kicked off the team.

"That was truly amazing your patronus is a panther how cool!" I smiled.

"Okay everyone," Harry said getting our attention "this is the last meeting for the time being check your coins when you get back from break to see when our next meeting is. Have a good Christmas!" he added and then we all filed out. I smiled seeing Cho hanging back waiting for Harry and left arm in arm with my own man Nate.

I left for break that I would be spending with Weasley's and Sirius at Grimmauld Place; Gram had gone to spend Christmas with friends. I was seeing her less and less and it made me a bit sad. But if it was what she really wanted to do I was okay with it, anyway I could never spend enough time with the Weasleys.

Luna, Hermione and I happily chatted on the way home the car was emptier then usual. It was just Luna, Hermione, and me. Harry, Ginny, Fred, and George were all with Mr. Weasley after he had been attacked by Voldamort's snake earlier that week, but we were all thrilled to find out he was going to be fine. It was unsettling that Harry had seen it as it happened.

Neville was spending the ride home with a girl from Hufflepuff; we had all looked at each other eye brows raised when he told us this.

We arrived at Grimmauld place and entered the house sneaking down the hall, past Sirius's screaming mother, and into the kitchen where I was gathered into a hug the moment I stepped in.

"Dad" I cried hugging him back. Dinner sat out ready for us and we dug in happy to get something warm into our stomachs.

It wasn't the most cheerful holiday being that Mr. Weasley had been attacked by Voldamort's snake earlier that week but we were all together. Mr. Weasley got out of the hospital Christmas Eve and then we would be together all of us.

The break went by to fast and we were soon on the train again leaving poor Sirius behind. I had forgotten about the mirror and felt bad wanting to remember to use it.

I was so happy to have gotten a really awesome book by my favorite author from Nate for Christmas and hoped he liked the Irish National Quidditch team poster I got him; he did say they were his favorite. I walked into to Hogwarts with Ginny and everyone else happy to be back.

"Did Fred tell you George has a girlfriend?" Ginny asked as we walked along infront of the guys so they would hear what we said.

"No he didn't" he has a girlfriend!? I felt something inside me die a little. Just then I saw Nate standing to the side talking to some friends and gave my best smile as he saw me; he ran over and embraced me.

"I love the poster you got me!" he said excitedly.

"Oh it was nothing! The book is wonderful I should have it done by tomorrow maybe" I joked. He laughed and I hugged him close again.

After I pulled away he slipped his hand in mine and I looked back to see everyone smiling happily, everyone but George who's face held a look of anger in it. Nate felt me hesitate and looked back at me as I turned forward and I know he saw the sadness in my expression before I could replace it with a fake smile.

Tears poured down my cheeks and sat in the stone circle out side Hogwarts. Snow fell around me covering the ground, the chill bit at my skin through the light sweater and jeans that I wore. I sobbed openly and I knew he was gone, knew it was my fault, all my fault.

"Tala what are you doing!" I heard someone cry and I recognized the voice to belong to Fred. I knew he noticed then that I was crying, hard, because I hear him gasp and run over, the snow crunching beneath his feet.

"Tala what's wrong?" he cried and I leapt to my feet and wrapped my arms around his neck crying into his shoulder.

"Everything" I sobbed "Everything is wrong."

"Shh" he murmured in my ear soothingly. "Who did this to you?" he asked.

"It was- well Nate and I broke up" I felt a new wave of tears hit me.

"Why you two seemed so happy?" he said sounding shocked and I cried on.

"He-he didn't like…..how I-I am so close to you guys…especially George." I paused to take in a shaky breath. "He didn't like…the way he looked at me….and the way I looked at him…" I sobbed. I saw the front of the jacket he wore was wet from my tears.

"That's horrible" he sighed and I felt him rest his head on mine as I slowly calmed down in his arms. We fell silent as my tears dried up, his arms wrapped tightly and protectively around me, my arms around his neck, hands gripping at the jacket, my head tucked against his chest.

I shivered I couldn't help it, it was cold and I was wet. Fred pulled away and shrugged off his jacket and wrapped it around me pulling me back into the embrace. This time my arms were pinned against his chest as I gripped the jacket to keep it on. He rested his chin against my head and I felt him press his lips to my forehead it was so safe in his arms I could have stood there forever.

My eyes were closed and that is why I didn't see him standing there taking the scene in.

Me wrapped in Fred's arms that pulled me as close as I could get, his lips pressed to my forehead and the small sad smile playing across my lips, the snow falling around us, we were oblivious to the world. His face turned as red as his hair and he fled still not alerting the two of his presence.

George was cold to me, so cold and I didn't know why. His face was like stone, with one expression, anger. Even Fred didn't understand it.

A week had past since Fred and I stood out in the snow together and I felt closer to him then ever.

The next Hogsmeade trip Fred and I made plans for us and George and Angelina to go together. Fred had a thing for Angelina and I thought it was so cute. Angelina was all for the trip but George was not, in the end Fred ended up literally dragging George with.

Fred wanted to show me a place that he, George, and Angelina had found and he thought I might like it. We hiked up the hill, through the thin bit of woods, and found a spot free of snow under a great big pine tree and we sat down eating the sandwiches we all packed. It was beautiful on the hill looking over Hogsmeade and I smiled.

Fred and Angelina got up and Fred suggested a walk in the woods and Angelina happily accepted, as they walked away Fred looked back and I gave him two thumbs up and a huge grin.

After they left I looked at George who stood abruptly and made as if to leave. I felt the lump in my throat grow and I knew he hated me I just wish I knew why. As he walked away I could help but cry, the tears slipping silently down my face. I don't know why but George must have glanced back and saw me crying, he was at my side in seconds.

"What is it Tala?" his voice was soft, unlike how it had been before.

"You hate me don't you?" I asked looking him in the face a tear slid slowly down my cheek. He looked ashamed and took his thumb and wiped away my tear.

"Why would I hate you?" his brown eyes searched my grey ones.

"Well you haven't talked to me in a week; really you haven't even looked at me in a week. I don't understand it?" I said shaking my head and his face grew red.

"I'm sorry; I have no excuse for my stupid behavior but how about I try to make it up to you?"

"You can try" I joked eyes still teary and he took my hand helping me up. He led me down a hill through trees and too a beautiful waterfall, but he didn't stop there he led me to the waterfall. Just when I thought you could go no further I saw there was a passage leading behind the crashing water. He let go of my hand as we entered and I looked around the good sized cave.

"This is amazing!" I exclaimed, the dull thud of the waterfall echoing through the cave.

"Does this mean I am forgiven?" he asked and he gave me puppy dog eyes.

"Well" I paused a good long time just for affect and when I thought he couldn't take it any longer I said "yes!" and I wrapped my arms around his waist and I felt him pull me close. My whole body was tingling as we hugged and I felt him pull away, the tips of his ears red, I could only smiled.

"I was stupid" he admitted slowly sitting and I lowered myself down next to him.

"You think?"

"Hey I am apologizing, you don't need to make comments" he accused trying to hide a smile.

"I was the offended, I can get even!"

"Can you now?" he looked amused.

"Yes, you were a twit"

"Hey!" he exclaimed loudly making me laugh.

"A stupid prat" I added.

"Okay I think you have said enough!"

"Oh no, I am not done, you were a Percy!" I knew that was the worst of all insults, even though he did nothing at all like what Percy would have done, I knew it would annoy him.

"That's harsh" he cried and then he stood abruptly, I followed his lead and stood as well. He glared playfully down at me and I saw something in his eyes, what was he planning? Just then he swooped down and grabbed me around my legs throwing me over his shoulder, then turned towards the water fall.

"I am nothing like my prat for a brother"

"George!" I cried getting a whiff of he was doing "George don't you dare! Don't do it, George!" I screamed grasping at his shirt only succeeding in pulling it half way up his back, he laughed evilly.

I felt him throw me and I grabbed onto his arm pulling him with as I went right through the waterfall.

The water was warm and sent tingling sensations all over my body as I swam up. I had let go of his arm but I was pretty sure I pulled him after me. He was right there, close to the waterfall looking for me. His red hair sticking to his forehead, the icy air bit at my skin as I rose out of the water.

I guessed this water must have come from some hot spring up the mountain as I dipped my mouth under the warm water.

George spotted me and he ducked under the water and I lost sight of him. My clothes were weighing me down and no mater how hard I would try to swim I wouldn't be able to get away from him. So I just waited, moments later his head popped up in front of me and strong arms wrapped around my body pulling me under.

I fought him as he pulled me down my shoes found the bottom and I pushed off it breaking his grip. I burst from the water gasping for air and his eyes came up I could see the smirk on his lips under the water.

"Oi, just wait!" I said and I tugged my sweater off throwing it on the bank closest to me then my shoes went off and socks. I also slipped off my plain light plum purple short sleeve shirt leaving me in my black cami and navy skinny jeans. I could feel George's eyes on me as I took my shirt off only to find the cami, I hope he was disappointed.

"Right" he said and he pulled off his, shoes, jacket and to my surprise his shirt, leaving his chest bear.

His chest was flat and covered in muscle, I was a bit taken back I had no ideal that he was that muscular. In my moment of hesitation he had ducked under the water once more and I felt his hands grasp my ankles pulling me under again. I opened my eyes to see him and his red hair dancing around his head, his mouth smirking as he pulled me along. I fought until I couldn't hold my breath any longer and we both swam for the surface.

We were close to the wall of rock that the waterfall spilled down from, hidden from prying eyes. He grasped my shoulders and pushed me against the wall pinning me there, I tried to fight but he was just too strong.

"You boyfriend wont be too happy when he finds out what you did today" he said tauntingly, then I remembered I hadn't told him we broke up.

"Boyfriend, I don't have a boyfriend?" I said and felt the tears pushing against my eyes but I blinked them back.

He looked taken back and his mouth opened and closed twice, like a fish, but nothing came out. Then so suddenly that I didn't even see it coming he pressed his lips against my own and the fluttering in my stomach increased and my heart leapt up into my throat. His lips were soft and his one hand had jumped to the back of my head and the other to the middle of my back and he pressed me closer. I pulled away needing to catch my breath, I was shocked and pleased, and then felt dreadful and so guilty.

"What about your girlfriend?" I had to ask.

"She will be gone by tomorrow" his eyes were locked with mine and I felt the pressure on my back increase and he tried to pull me closer.

"George!" I surprised him and he released me. "Don't be like that! It will never sit right with me if you just drop her like she is nothing" to show I was serious I pushed at his chest and as he inched nearer.

"I will be kind, I promise" he said looking deep into my eyes, his brown ones truthful. "Okay?" I believed him of course and I knew I was passing up an opportunity of a life time, I could ruin everything by doing this, but I knew it wouldn't sit right with me if I didn't.

I pushed him away and ducked down under the water before he could grab me. I swam away as fast as I could and pulled myself up half way on the bank were my wet clothes waited. I pulled my wand out and used a quick drying spell on my clothes sitting there, the cold biting my shoulders. Then jumping out of the water I quickly used the spell on myself and felt warm air press around me as my clothes and hair became dry.

I slipped my shirt and sweater on then faced George pulling on my socks and shoes. His face was confused as he watched me, I could see the need in his eyes and it brought a lump in my throat as my mind echoed those feelings.

"I'm sorry, I can't, not until you kindly break up with her" I apologized, putting emphasis on the kindly. He left the water, his face sad but I knew he would do it.

I watched as he dried his own clothes, my eyes flicked over his body. I desperately wanted to tell him to forget it, to kiss those lips, trace my fingers over the hills and valleys of his abs but I took a deep shuttering breath and concentrated. He heard my heavy intake and looked up at me worry in his eyes; I just nodded giving a weak smile.

He finished dressing and as he stood tall I couldn't help but wrap my arms around his waist and bury my head in his chest. I felt his arms around me and his lips on the top of my head. I sighed and pulled away and started to walk, he fell into step next to me and we walked along in silence.

We met back up with Fred and Angelina who had also just got back from their walk. They looked exhilarated, not wanting to damper their mood I smiled as best I could. George did the same and after packing up we made our way back to Hogwarts.

"Did you hear?" Ginny cried running up to us as we walked through the gates.

"What!" I cried seeing the panic in her eyes.

"Jade's mum and dad were killed by death eaters. They were in the Order of the Phoenix and death eaters tried to get information out of them and when they refused they killed them." Jade, Jade, why did that name sound familiar? Oh, she was George's girlfriend; I looked at him and saw the shock in his eyes.

"Oh my-" I couldn't finish the sentence as the realization hit me. I as if in a dream took George's arm and led his into a deserted hall.

"Stay with her"

"What, but-"

"No she needs you more then I do, her parents are gone, you can't go dumping her, stay" I bit my lips and the tears fell, fat and salty. He went to speak but I stopped him but putting my finger over his lips. I looked into his eyes, my sight blurry from the tears; I lightly put my hands on his jaw and kissed his lips.

Then I was running away, to the common room, to my bed, to anywhere but where he was. Ginny was by my side in moments patting my back as I spilled the whole tale to her. I found my self wrapped in her arms as she hugged me closely whispering that it would be alright.

"Come on Fred is worried" she tried to get me to get up.

"No just leave me here" I moaned.

"Tala, please" she pushed and I let her take my hand and lead me down to the common room to see Fred, who was worried. As we entered the common room he was there, arms wrapped around a crying Jade, I saw his eyes open and spot me, they were longing, I knew he wished the girl in his arms was me but all he could do was pull Jade closer and squeeze his eyes closed.

"Tala!" shouted the red head, who looked so much like George but at his touch no chills crept up my arms and my heart stayed in its place. The butterflies we still as Fred's arms held me close and I let him lead me into an empty corner with Ginny right behind us and I explained everything.

His face looked pained for the both of us, being so in love with each other yet forced to be apart for the sake of another already broken heart.

"Tala you have the strongest Gryffindor heart I have ever seen" Fred said squeezing my hands and Ginny nodded. "Giving up what you love most so that Jade doesn't get hurt more then she already is." He added and Ginny wrapped her arm around my shoulders and pulled me into a side hug.

"It's not just me, George is doing most of the hard work" I said honestly.

"George would do anything for you, anything" Ginny words echoed in my head and I knew it was true.

(A/N OMGS did you love it? If you did please review!!! I know that was kinda cruel for Tala and George but I am the auther and what I say goes! haha! If you want to know what happeneds just look for the next chapter I will see if I can maybe get it out tomorrow!! Thanks for reading!!)