Okay so these are diary entries from Hermione's mum Chrissy. You do not HAVE to read them. After this chapter things will go back to usual. Sorry if you don't like it, but this little story has been brewing in my head..

Dear Diary,

Well, today is my 11th birthday, and I got you as a present from my parents. Apparently I'm supposed to write in you often, because that's what our family does as pure bloods. I doubt it will be that often. Mum says I have to try and write a lot, so I will try to not let her down.

Dear Diary,

I go to Hogwarts tomorrow, and I'm so nervous! I know I haven't written in you all summer, but I've been busy! I spent a lot of time with my cousins Violet, Regulus and Sirius. We had a lot of fun, and Vi says I'm really tan for a blonde! I hope tomorrow goes well, and I get sorted into Slytherin. Dad would be disappointed if I'm not. Sirius told me yesterday that he WANTS me in Gryffindor with him. I don't think there's anything wrong with Gryffindor, but Auntie Black was so upset last year when Sirius was sorted into that house. I don't want to make my mum sad.

Dear Diary,

Hogwarts is so huge! I'm defiantly getting lost tomorrow when I have to go to classes. On the bright side I was sorted into Slytherin! Dad and mum were so proud. Violet was sorted into Slytherin with me and so were Narcissa Black (related to Sirius and Regulus but not me), and Lena Knots. We're getting ready for bed now, and I think I'm really going to like my roommates. The common room was nice, but I just hope I can find my way to and from all of my classes. Well, I better go to sleep so I'm ready for classes tomorrow.

Dear Diary,

Today was Slytherin's first qudditich match. They beat Hufflepuff, but I don't remember the score. I personally don't like qudditich, and neither does Vi. The game was fun though. Lena on the other hand wants to try out for the team when she's older! Can you believe that? I hope she makes it someday. Anyways last week we had flying lessons, and I'm terrible at flying! My dad tried to teach me how to fly a couple of summers ago, but I'm hopeless. I got my flying skills from my mum, and she has none. I'm also afraid of heights, so that doesn't help. I'm just glad we don't have to take flying lessons next year.

Dear Diary,

Oh wow, the time has flown by! It's almost Halloween! To be honest, I forgot about you and just yesterday found you under my bed. Sorry about that. Well here's an update on school. I'm doing very well in all of my subjects, but transfiguration and potions are my favorite. Professor Slughorn really likes me. I've been busy with studies and new friends, but one person I am really starting to not like is Stephen Montresor! He's so mean to me! Just yesterday in charms he poured his ink well on my hair and said 'It looks better like that. The blonde makes my eyes hurt.' Why doesn't he make fun of Cissy, or Lucius Malfoy?! They have blonde hair too. Boys are so rude.

Dear Diary,

Tomorrow is the start of Christmas break. I took my last exam today and I know I at least got E's on all of them. Lena is coming home with me for a couple of days, so we'll have fun. I'm excited to go home, because I've missed my mum and dad. Sure they're strict, but that's just because I'm an only child. Sirius says all pure blood parents are like that. Sirius also told me that I'm not allowed to date anyone in my year, and house. He says their all jerks, and I agree! Montresor is especially mean, but I think that's because our parents hate each other. I'm not really sure why they hate each other but Sirius said it's just always been like that. I really miss Sirius sometimes. I know he's at school, but Gryffindors are so far away.

Dear Diary,

It's Valentine's Day! It's my favorite holiday of the whole entire year. Do you want to know why it's my favorite? Well I'm going to tell you even if you don't want to know. I love Valentine's Day because it's all about love, and someday I'm going to fall in love and get married. He's going to be handsome, kind, and he will always get me flowers and chocolate. I also like the holiday because my favorite color is pink and the Great Hall has pink decorations. Hmm, there really hasn't been anything new to report besides it's really cold. The ground has been covered in snow for forever and I'm tired of the stupid, cold, crunchy, snow. I wish it would just go away.

Dear Diary,

It's spring break and I'm heading home for the week. I'm not excited, and I don't think it is going to be a fun week. It's not even that warm yet! I love spring and I just want it to get here already. It's times like these that I wish I had a sibling. I always wanted an older brother. Maybe then I would know how to fly. Sirius said he would come over and teach me how, but I doubt it will help. I'm a lost cause. I'm telling him to come though because his mum is so mean to him just because he's a Gryffindor.

Dear Diary,

YAY! So today was the first flying lesson since spring break, and I was actually a lot better. I owe Sirius big time. Not even Montresor could make fun of me, and he's always making fun of me. Sirius is like the big brother I always wanted, and I told him so today at dinner. He's a second year so he doesn't take flying lessons any more, but he and his friends are all great flyers. Especially that James Potter. He's really cute too. All the girls in his house love him, well except one. The prettiest one actually. She's really smart, so maybe she knows something the others don't. I try to be nice to Gryffindors, but sometimes they're mean to me first. I wish Sirius was in Slytherin

Dear Diary,

I just took my last exam and Lena and I are outside by the lake. It's been a busy few weeks, with all the studying we've been doing, and I'm glad school is over. We've been spending more time outside, and I absolutely love Hogwarts. If I could live here all the time, I would. I found this place on the side of the castle, that I like to do my homework at. It's an alcove after the tower wall, and you can watch the sun set. It's my own special place. I've never seen anyone else go there. It's my birthday next week and I can't wait.

Dear Diary,

I am soooooo sorry! I can't believe I have forgotten about you for this long. It's been over a year since I've seen you. I hope I don't get in trouble from my parents. You didn't really miss anything big, besides Regulus is in my house. Slytherin got the qudditich cup. My marks are all oustandings. I got a valentine from an anonymous person, I grew my hair out like Cissy's so it is now half way down my back. I can't really think of anything else … but I promise to never forget about you that long ever again! It's the beginning of the summer, so there's not much news.

Dear Diary,

It's so great to be back at Hogwarts. I can feel it, 3rd year is going to be great! Today's classes went well, and I'm ready for another year of learning. After I got my books with my mom in Diagon Alley I read them over. This is the year we get to take new classes. I've added Arithmancy, and Ancient Runes to my schedule. I haven't been to any of my new classes, but I have Ancient Runes tomorrow. Oh, and also Lucius was so flirting with Cissy today! Sure he's good looking, but sometimes he can be a total arrogant, jerk.

Dear Diary,

I saw Sirius for the first time in a long time today. He and Regulus have been fighting, and it makes me sad. They're brothers! Anyways I'm a little mad at Sirius too. I didn't get to see him at all during the summer because he was over at his friend's house all the time. I talked to him though, and he said he was sorry he upset me, and he'll make sure to write me often. I miss how things used to be. When we were little everything made sense. oh,Ancient Runes was awesome! It's my new favorite class. The only problem is we have assigned seats and Montresor is the person I sit by. Why does L have to be by M in the alphabet?!

Dear Diary,

Three people from my year made the house team! And guess who?! Lena! I'm so excited for her! She's such a sweetheart. Oh and Lucius and Montresor made it too. It will probably only add to their already huge egos. The team is going to be good this year. There's also two 7th years, a 6th year, and then Charles Zambini. He's a fourth year, and totally good looking. The only problem is all of the girls like him. He's nicer than most of the guys in Slytherin. He's more laid back. I started to have a little crush on him last year, and Lena says he looks at me a lot. She only thinks that because she's my friend.

Dear Diary,

The first qudditich game was today, and we lost to Gryffindor. Sirius and his friend were really good. Their keeper was insanely good. Nothing got past him. I'm sad, but then happy for Sirius. I told him he did really well and he was happy I was talking to him. He never shows his emotions but I can tell his fighting with Reg is bugging him. Lena and I are going to the library to study.

Dear Diary,

OhMyGawd! You will never guess what just happened! CHARLES ZAMBINI JUST ASKED ME TO GO WITH HIM TO HOGSMEAD NEXT WEEKEND! Ahhhh I'm so excited right now! He's so hot! I of course accepted, but I'm nervous about next weekend. Gonna go celebrate with the girls!

Dear Diary,

I would just like to begin with one fact. Charles Zambini is the sweetest guy I have ever met! So Lena helped my pick out what to wear and I wore my nice green shirt and jeans. We went to Hogsmead and went around to random shops. Then we went to The Three Broomsticks and got a butterbeer. We met up with Lena, Vi, and Narcissa, and sat at a table towards the back. Later on Lucius and some 4th years came and joined us. Today was really fun. I hope he asks me when we go before Christmas too!

Dear Diary,

It's been a busy couple of weeks with not a lot to report. Well at least until now! Lena just told me, that she heard while at qudditich practice that Montresor is dating a 5th year! And that they've been snogging a lot! He even missed practice, but then got in trouble by their captain Goyle. Montresor would do that. He's still such a jerk to me. I've started to just ignore him entirely. Charles on the other hand.. sometimes he sits by me during meals, and always comes and talks to me in the common room.

Dear Diary,

Ugh. Next weekend is the Hogsmead weekend and the qudditich team has practice all day! I'm so sad. I really wanted to go with Charlie, but apparently Goyle has practically gone insane since Gryffindor beat them. He's obsessed with winning. I guess I'll go with the girls and have fun. I think Lena has a crush on Sirius , but she would never admit it. She's super shy.

Dear Diary,

It's Christmas break, and it's defiantly not a good one. Aunt Black is apparently disowning Sirius. How can she do that? I have no idea. This isn't a good Christmas.

Dear Diary,

Well I forgot you at my house so I haven't had you since Christmas break. It's spring break and I'm actually getting tired of school. The teachers are piling on the homework, and I have tons of stuff to do. I've been busy and so has Charles. I haven't seen him a lot, but I still have a huge crush on him. He's so tall and his brown hair is always a little windblown from qudditich, and his blue eyes are definitely sexy.

Dear Diary,

It's the last day before we head back home on the train and I'm dreading it. As I sit here watching the sunset it makes me cry, because Sirius isn't even going home. He's not even talking to Reg! I did well on my exams, but I'm starting to see what Sirius has been saying all along. Muggleborns aren't any different. It's not like I would tell my parents that and fight with them though. Sometimes I wish I had as much courage as Sirius, but I guess that's why he's a Gryffindor

Dear Diary,

My summer consisted of Lena, Vi, Narcissa, and my pool! We had a lot of fun, and I got super tan. All of us 'blossomed' this summer according to Lena's mum. Lena's mum is so nice. She was a Ravenclaw, but her husband was a Slytherin. Sometimes I wish my mum was more understanding and less strict. I'm sad to see summer go, but then again I'm happy to go back home, to Hogwarts.

Dear Diary,

Ever since we've been back to school the boys have all been acting like idiots around me and my friends. They've always been immature and barbaric, but they're taking it to a whole new level! For example, the other day Cissy and I were on our way to Ancient Runes, when Malfoy and Crabe stopped us and wouldn't let us pass. Luckily a prefect passed by and punished them, or else Professor Devold would have counted us tardy.

Dear Diary,

The team beat Ravenclaw yesterday, and I was so excited. The after party in the common room was super fun. I got to talk to Charles a lot, and we even danced a little. Some of the boys on the team took it way out of proportion. Montresor and the captain Eric Prince brought in fire whiskey and got totally drunk. They're both such players. I swear I saw Montresor snogging two different girls!

Dear Diary,

The first half of the year has flown by. It seems like just yesterday we were getting on the train to start 4th year and now were leaving for Christmas break. Lena and I were sitting on the train, watching in disgust as Cissy was sitting with Malfoy! I know she's liked him for a while, but he can be so arrogant! If he breaks her heart, he'll die! Well not really, because I probably couldn't take him, but still.

Dear Diary,

It's Valentine's Day! I got one from Reg, Sirius, and then James Potter! I also got an anonymous one, but I think Montresor was playing a joke on me because he kept looking at me and laughing. It's still very cold outside and I feel caged in the castle. Yesterday I went outside and sat in my spot and watched the sunset, but I was freezing the whole time. My warming charms were barely keeping me warm. I need to work on that.

Dear Diary,

Yesterday was the Valentine's Day Hogsmead visit. Cissy and Lucius are an official couple. I'm happy for her, but I don't know if I trust him yet. I will say that they ARE a very cute couple. I didn't go with Charles, but he didn't ask anyone else. Lena and I hung out together. We also met up with Sirius, and had a lot of fun with his goofy friends. James Potter is a major hunk, but definitely full of himself. He's really funny and we all had a great time.

Dear Diary,

I've been busy with homework and studying. There's only two more weeks of school and I'm happy. If I hear one more professor say, 'next year is an owl year' I'm going to throw up! They've been throwing homework at us and it's getting a little ridiculous. I can't wait for a relaxing summer, just like the last.

Dear Diary,

Most of the summer has just been me and my friends hanging out at our pools. Yesterday we went to Lucius' house for an end of the year pool party with Cissy. Lucius had everyone in our year over, so it was Vi, Lena, Cissy, and me. The boys were Dan Carrow, Lucius, Montresor, and Crabe. It was actually a lot of fun, and his mum was super nice. She liked having us there because apparently the boys were less rambunctious. To me they seemed to be as obnoxious as ever. All of the boys have been getting taller, but I've also noticed their starting to get muscles! Haha Lena and I can't believe it, but even Montresor is considered a major hottie. No matter how arrogant and rude he might be.

Dear Diary,

School has been fun so far. Ever since the pool party our year has been closer, between the guys and girls. I forgot to tell you I was made prefect! All of the duties at school have been a lot of fun. Montresor is the boy prefect, so we patrol together twice a week. I know, it's hard to believe he's prefect, but he is the smartest in our house. He keeps his meanness to a minimum. We've all been getting a lot of homework, but not an overwhelming amount. The qudditich team is doing well, but Gryffindor is really good with James and Sirius on the team. Oh well…

Dear Diary,

I think hell has frozen over, or Lena has gone insane. I hope Lena is in good mental condition, but I also hope hell hasn't frozen over. Either or… anyways back to the point, recently Montresor has been being nice to me when we're patrolling or in class. Weird I know, and today at qudditich practice Lena heard Montresor talking to Lucius about ME! She didn't hear much, but she thinks HE likes ME. Oh this is probably all part of his plan, to make the one girl who doesn't like him, like him. So typical Montresor.

Dear Diary,

School is so stressful this year. The teachers have all gone insane! I have so much homework that it's really starting to get overwhelming now that exams are getting closer. All of my classes are fine, besides Ancient Runes. Stephen Montresor is STILL being nice. Something is up, and he better not ask me to go with him to Hogsmead. This weekend is a Hogsmead weekend, and I don't want to go! I was talking about it with Sirius, and he says he'll help me. I don't know how he could.

Dear Diary,

Today was fun. I had been perfectly content with spending the day in the library, instead of going to the village. Sirius and James came in and practically dragged Lena and I there. We had so much fun, going from store to store causing trouble. I was surprised Sirius didn't have a date, because he always has a girlfriend. I think deep down he likes Lena. Oh and I forgot to tell you, James was telling us how he liked Lily Evans. They'd be so cute together.

Dear Diary,

Today has been the weirdest day EVER. I always look forward to Valentine's day, but this year it has been messed up. Lena and I were walking into the Great Hall when James and Sirius practically attacked us. They decided to sit with us, and I didn't really mind. James has whispered to me that Sirius liked Lena, and that's why they were here. Then he kissed me? I bet he did it to make Lily Evans mad. The weird thing is that Montresor seemed mad at me in Ancient Runes. It's not like I really care, but recently we've been semi nice to each other. He asked me if I was with James, and when I said no. He wasn't mad anymore, but was being mean again. When I yelled at him Professor Devold gave me a detention for disrupting the class! Urggg.

Dear Diary,

I have been so busy studying, you have no idea! I'm so nervous about taking the OWLS! It influences your whole entire life! Lena and I have been studying non-stop, and I can't believe they're next week. Lena has thrown herself into studying after her and Sirius got in the fight. They had been practically dating, and he had toned down his flirting with other girls. Then I think he got scared because he actually cared about a girl besides me, and gave up. He's back to his old ways, and it's killing Lena

Dear Diary,

I have great news! I decided not to write to you until I knew. You will never guess what I got! O's on all of my tests! The only bad thing was that my mum said I didn't take that many classes, but the only classes I didn't take were Care of Magical Creatures and Muggle Studies! I feel like I can never please her! oh well, I'm looking forward to the pool party next week with the Slytherin.

Dear Diary,

This year the pool party was at the Montresor's Manor, and I was a little nervous to go. It's not like I'd ever met his parents before, and our families hate each other Anyways it was so much fun! It was surprisingly great! His mum went all out because he got all O's, even on muggle studdies. We all had a blast, and his mum was actually kind of nice to me. His dad wasn't home, so that was good. I feel a little silly for being so nervous.

Dear Diary,

We've been back for a while now, and it's great to be back. I've been so busy with all my studies and prefect duties. I feel like I'm always paired with Montresor in everything. In patrolling, or in class projects. Potter is going to pay, because he did it just to see me suffer! Stupid head boy and his privileges. Professor Devold paired us together in a difficult ancient runes project, and we had to go to the library. He wasn't his usual mean self like he sometimes is around the guys. I actually had fun. Lena and I were talking earlier and he really is rather cute. It's so weird that he can actually be nice.

Dear Diary,

I'm sick, or there's at least something wrong with me! Today during potions I caught myself staring at STEPHEN and thinking how cute he is. I think I need to get my mental health checked out at the hospital wing! I think I might have a very teeny, tiny crush on him. When I told my best friend Lena, she checked my temperature! It doesn't make sense! I can't like him, and my mum and dad would be so disappointed. He's been so sweet recently during patrolling though. At first I thought he was just being obnoxious, but then Cissy told me she heard Lucius and Stephen talking about me. Apparently he's liked me since 4th year

Dear Diary,

I've decided I have to ignore my feelings for Montresor. They aren't even THAT strong, and can you imagine my mum's reaction over Christmas break if I told her I liked a Montresor?! Who cares if he's the best looking, smartest, and is actually sweet now that he's not so full of himself … Chrissy STOP THIS RIGHT THIS VERY INSTANT!

Dear Diary,

Why do I feel bad? It's not like it's my fault! URG. So tonight I was patrolling with Stephen. Our shift had just began, so the Ravenclaw prefects were passing us on their way back to their common room. I waved to David Chang as we passed them. He is in a couple of my classes and we have become friends this year. He is tall and very handsome. Vi said she'd even date him if he was a Slytherin. Anyways, we kept walking, but suddenly I was turned around by him, and he asked me right there if I would go with him to the Hogsmead visit before break. I of course accepted, because it would be rude not to, and he asked me first. I didn't think anything of it. Then 10 minutes into the patrol Stephen hadn't said one word to me! I couldn't help but feel a little bad. I tried to talk to him, but he wouldn't talk to me. He didn't even talk once.

Dear Diary,

Okay Vi is now mad at me for accepting David. Apparently she had dibs on him!? Stephen still hasn't talked to me either! I can't stand when people are mad at me. I don't know why I'm so upset. Who cares if Montresor is mad at me, and Vi will forgive me soon enough …she's always so dramatic

Dear Diary,

Aw jeez. All this drama for nothing! For the first time ever, I think, a Hogsmead weekend is cancelled! There is a terrible blizzard outside. You can't even see out the window! It's just all white. The qudditich match was postponed too, so Ravenclaw and Slytherin will have to play at a later date.

Dear Diary,

So from now on, since it's a pain in the butt to write everything that happened during the day, I have invented a new spell. I'm quite proud of myself, and I can't wait to try it out. Instead of entries, on each page there will be a 'memory.' It will go through what my thoughts were during the events I WOULD write down, but now I don't have to. =)

…

I set my diary down. I actually like writing in that stupid thing now. Who would have thought! I went across our room and picked up my heavy robe, and put them on. I put on my scarf too, because recently the patrolling has been especially chilly. Iit's not just because I'm getting the cold shoulder from Stephen.

"Bye Lena! See you when I get back!" I called as I closed the door and hurried up the stairs to the common room.

Lucius told Cissy that Montresor can't talk to me because he's disappointed he didn't ask me first. He was going to ask me to Hogsmead that night. what would I have said?!

I have no idea what I would have said. Stephen was waiting by the door, so I went over to join him. Recently I have noticed how good looking he truly is. He has dreamy brown eyes, and curly brown hair. He's especially tall, and could pass as a model, in my book.

"Montresor, how are you tonight?" I asked with a nice smile as we made our way out of the dungeon.

"I'm fine, and you?" He usually is so much more talkative. Recently he hasn't been saying much, and he just says what's polite.

"Oh I've been better, you know. I was glad the visit to Hogsmead was cancelled, but I was really looking forward to the qudditich match against Ravenclaw. Weren't you?"

"Yes I was a bit mad, but we can't very well play qudditich in a blizzard." He said as he raised an eyebrow and a smirk.

I blushed at my stupid comment. Of course it was cancelled, but at least he was talking. I stuck my tongue out at him, "I guess everyone but you would have a hard time playing in the blizzard. Since your perfect at everything, no matter the situation." I finished with a laugh.

He laughed, "I'm not going to lie Chrissy. I've missed your laugh the past couple of days."

I smiled, for some reason I always felt at ease with Stephen these days, "Maybe if you didn't ignore me, you would hear it!"

"Well, it's dually noted." He said with a stoic facial again. Dang, he had just started to talk again

"So are you staying for Christmas break? A lot of people are. I am too, because my parents think it would be safer. too dangerous to travel, or something like that. More like they don't want to come get me when it's below zero"

We had always talked about our strict parents

"Yeah, I'm staying, but that's because the qudditich teams have to, just in case they can get the game in over break. My mum was upset, but she'll get over it."

The rest of the night was almost back to usual. It was nice, and I was smiling practically the whole time. Towards the end we stopped in the kitchen and got some hot chocolate.

We got back to the common room quickly. "Night, Stephen." I said as I hurried down the girl's stairs. I didn't even wait to see if he replied, because he probably wouldn't. I got ready for bed quickly and fell asleep.

…

Exams passed quickly, and soon enough it was Christmas break. The days were long and full of whatever I wanted. Lena and I spent a lot of time in the kitchens cooking a lot of sweet treats, and bringing them back to the common room. It wasn't the holidays without them. We could have just asked the house elves to cook the gingerbread, or Christmas cookies, but it just didn't seem right.

There were three days until Christmas eve and the weather was looking up, so Dumbledore decided to try and have the qudditich game. Everyone bundled up on Saturday and headed out to the pitch. It was an intense game in the beginning, but Slytherin was winning by 100. Then Lucius caught the snitch!

It was such an exciting game! The older students hurried down to the field to congratulate the team. Vi, Cissy, and I included (Vi forgave me at the beginning of break) made our way down. We hurried over to Lena, and told her what a great job she did. Soon Lucius, and Montresor came over and we were all talking about the win.

Suddenly I was turned by my elbow by Charlie. He pulled me roughly towards him and kissed me full on the lips. I missed the smirk he gave Stephen, but I pulled away quickly.

"Charles?" I asked questioningly.

"Sorry, I just couldn't help myself, Chrissy. You look absolutely stunning, picture perfect." He said with a charming smile.

"Oh, thanks," I said with a blush, but stopped when I felt someone come behind me.

"Zambini, you git. Just stop!" Montresor practically growled before he cursed him. Charlie fell to the ground, and I turned to face Stephen.

"Montresor! That was uncalled for!" I said sternly. I can't believe he just hexed a 7th year!

"He-I … I … shite" He started, but I sent him a glare. He turned and levitated Charles to the hospital wing.

I stood there in shock. I had some things to think about. Firstly, I didn't enjoyed the kiss from Charles like I used to. Secondly I hadn't been worried about Charles when he fell. I really had feelings for Stephen and was afraid at first that someone was going to hex him back … and he had attacked someone!

Lena and I started to walk back towards the castle in peace. That was one reason I loved Lena so much. She gave you your space, and time to think.

"so …Chrissy, I think I need to tell you something." She said quietly.

"What is it?" I asked her. I had no idea what it was going to be.

"It's just that I know what you're thinking. Trust me, I know as much as you do, how much of a jerk Stephen can be at times, but that hex was defiantly called for. Lately Zambini has been overly rude to Stephen. Then today before the game I heard Stephen say, exactly what Charles said to you after he kissed you today. Like Charles stole Stephen's line just to instigate a fight. I really think Stephen is a nice guy, if you would just give him a chance I think you two would be perfect together. I've gotten to know him at qudditich practice over the years"

I took a deep breath, "I know Lena, I've really started to fancy him. So you really think he isn't just playing me?"

"Chrissy, he has it bad for you. There's no way he's playing you." She said with a smile.

I smiled back, "You can go in for dinner it you'd like, but I'll come in soon. I feel like sitting in peace for a while."

She nodded and headed inside, while I walked through the snow to my spot. I melted the snow and then dried the grass in the corner of the castle wall so I could sit down to think. I wasn't sitting too long before I heard someone walking close by. They seemed to be getting closer, but I didn't want to look. Then maybe they'd notice me.

No such luck though, because in a matter of seconds Stephen Montresor was standing in front of me looking a little disheveled. He looked directly at me.

"Before you start your yelling I need to get a few things straight." He said in a professional tone, as he began pacing in front of me. "Chrissy I've been trying to prove to you for years that I like you. Even in first year I could tell there was something different about you. You were smart, and even back then, the most beautiful girl at school. In the beginning I just made fun of you, because you didn't worship me like everyone else did. I didn't know how to act around you. It wasn't until fourth year that I realized how special you were. When you stood up to me one day in ancient runes, I knew you were perfect for me. You had fiery temper towards me, but a quite, kind demeanor to everyone else. You had me so confused …

Have you ever noticed that I'm the only person you call by their last name?! The only one! After two years of trying to make you see that I really do care, I was about to give up. First you had accepted that prat Zambini, and I thought, 'Hey, it's just Zambini. He's a jerk, so there's no way she would pick him over me.' But then perfect David asked you and I couldn't believe I had lost my chance to a nice guy! We had started to talk, and I thought we were actually becoming friends. honestly a part of me gave up that night we were patrolling.

But then, you did something I never thought you would. You kept trying to talk to me. It almost seemed like you were sad I didn't talk to you. It's not that I didn't WANT to talk to you. I didn't want to take my anger out on you and say something I'd regret. Or get my hopes up that you would actually like me as much as I liked you. Do you want to know why I decided not to give up?" He asked and took a deep breath.

I nodded, because my voice didn't seem to be working.

He looked directly at me, and smiled, "The other night before break when you were trying to get me to talk all night." I nodded again to show I knew which night. "When you said goodnight … you said my name … you actually said St-…"

I smiled saying his name slowly, "Stephen." He blushed a deep red. "How did you hear-" I started to ask

"I know you said it quietly, but I heard you." He said with a small smile. He has such a cute smile.

"No, how did you know-"

"I knew you said it because I heard you. I just told you that Chrissy." He said looking confused.

I gave him an irritated glance, he wasn't letting me finish what I was saying. "No Stephen, how did you know I was out here?"

"Oh. Well Lena told me you hadn't come in yet when I asked her." He said as if it was the most obvious answer.

"How did you know to look here?" I asked, genuinely curious.

"Well you always come here when you're upset. I would know because it is usually my fault. Which reminds me, I forgot to apologize for what I did to Zambini. I really did over react. I'm sorry …"

I stood up and walked over to where Stephen was standing, "The only way I'll forgive you is if you kiss me, and make me forget Zambini kissed me today."

He looked shocked for a minute, but then smirked. I knew he wouldn't object.

…

"Lena, I love my cousin but he can't expect that from you." I said as we sat at the table for dinner. Stephen had his arm around me, but was talking to Lucius about qudditich.

"He doesn't expect anything. He's just telling me before I get in over my head." She said back stubbornly. Her and Sirius were perfect for each other, but both were afraid of commitment. Sirius is graduating soon!

"Let me get this straight. He says he thinks he loves you. That he wants to date you, but he can't ever see himself getting married because he doesn't believe in marriage?"

"Yes Chrissy, and don't give me that look! Not everyone has the perfect boyfriend that gives them a dozen roses and chocolates on Valentine's day. Wait what are you doing for your three month anniversary?"

I giggled, "I still have an essay to write, so probably not a lot… plus it's a school night. He won't tell me, so I don't know!"

"Attention everyone!" Stephen said loudly, but not too loud, "Chrissy didn't know something, hence, the world has officially ended."

Most people around us laughed, but I sent him a glare. "Now, now Montresor" I said as I stood up from the table. "You better watch what you say or maybe I won't know what your favorite type of candy is on your birthday."

He followed me out of the Great Hall to our date.

…

I watched many more 'enteries' to my mum's diary. From the summer pool party, my dad bragging about getting qudditich captain AND head boy, to my mum freaking out about how her head's duties might cut into her studying time. I watched their relationship grow, and saw how they much they loved each other. They could study together and still have a good time …

I was glad my Grandmum had given this to me. It was better than pictures, or them telling their memories. I felt like I knew them now.

They seemed to be meant for each other. why couldn't I find that? Now I had to marry some random person the Ministry assigned me.

Okay I know this is super long and I got a little carried away. I ended as soon as I could. Please Review!

-Grace