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wildest dreams
VOLUME I

CHAPTER THREE

I had never seen anything like this in my entire life. All around me, people dancing, singing, laughing – and all the colors, and the flags. It felt like the ground itself was buzzing with excitment. Everyone was smiling. I felt ecstatic, and so alive. Grabbing the twins' arms, we made our way to our spot. We kept pointing out familiar faces, or people in costumes. After saying goodbye to Cedric and his father, we finally arrived at the spot and set up the tents.

I shared a tent with Hermione and Ginny, and after leaving my bag on one of the beds, I went back outside to join the others. I really wanted to walk around and take in the atmosphere. I felt like I could burst out with happiness. The twins were still in their tent, so I started looking around – that's when I saw a familiar face.

"OLIVER ? OLIVER !" I yelled.

I waved when he turned around. I made my way to him, grinning from ear to ear. When I finally got to him, I jumped in his arms, hugging him tightly.

"I'm so happy to see you !" I said.

"You too ! You look wonderful, Addy."

"Oh, stop it" I said, blushing slightly.

He then smiled the only way Oliver Wood could smile. I had had a crush on him ever since my first year at Hogwarts – and we had dated, last year, for a few months. I would always remember the moment he had come up to me right before a Quidditch match against Slytherin, looking livid – he was always nervous before a match – and had asked me if I wanted to 'get a Butterbeer after this'. We had had so much fun together – but when it was time for him to leave Hogwarts, we both decided it was better to end it there. I was glad we were still friends today – there was nothing weird, nothing left unsaid.

"Guess what" he said, eyes blazing.

"What ?"

"I just signed a contract – with the Puddlemere United reserve team."

"You're bloody joking !" I exclaimed.

"No !"

"Oliver, that's amazing !"

I hugged him again, unable to stop smiling. It has always been his dream to play Quidditch professionally, and I was so happy his dream was coming true.

"I knew you'd make it" I said.

"Thank you, Addy."

"Oliver ? Who's this ?" suddenly asked a voice behind me.

I turned around. There was a man and a woman, smiling softly – Oliver's parents, no doubt.

"Mom, dad, this is Addy."

"Addy ? The Addy ?" his mom exclaimed.

I blushed, exchanging a look with Oliver. He gave me an embarassed smile.

"It's very nice to meet you, Mr and Mrs Wood" I said, shaking their hands.

"Very nice indeed" she said. "Oliver told us a lot about you."

"Only good things, I hope" I replied in a playful tone.

"Of course ! We heard you are a very enthusiastic Quidditch fan."

"Yes ! I'm very excited to be here."

"Let's go, Margo" said Oliver's dad. "I bet they have a lot to catch up on."

"Thanks, Dad" mumbled Oliver.

I waved them goodbye as they went into their tent.

"They are so nice ! Your dad looks just like you" I told Oliver.

"That's what everyone says. So, did you come here with the Weasleys ?" he asked.

"Yeah."

"Can't say I'm surprised" he said.

I smiled, and then he asked about my summer. We talked for a few minutes, catching up on the latest news. Then, his father called him so he could help setting up something in the tent.

"I need to go" he said. "But write to me once in a while, eh ?"

"You can count on me. You'll be missed at Hogwarts, you know ?"

"You mean you will miss me" he said with a little smile.

"Ha-ha. Better watch those ankles, Mr. Wood" I replied with a chuckle.

"Say hi to the twins for me, will you ?"

"I will. Take care, Oli."

I hugged him again, and with one last smile, walked back to the Weasleys' tent. I felt incredibly happy, and wanted to tell everything about Oliver to Fred and George, but when I got back to our spot, the family was busy speaking with a strange man, who wore a very… original Quidditch robe.

" – memory like a leaky cauldron and no sense of direction. Lost, you take my word for it. She'll wander back into the office in October, thinking it's still July."

I sat between Fred and George, who looked very satisfied with themselves.

"What are you two looking so happy about ?" I asked quietly.

"Cuppa ?" said Fred, handing me one.

"Where were you ?" asked George.

"I saw Oliver ! Did you know he signed with the Puddlemere United reserve team ?"

The twins, looking excited, asked for details.

"I bet you were happy to see him" said Fred with a smirk.

"What's that supposed to mean ?"

"I do seem to recall you two snogging in the locker room last year –"

"Oh, bugger off."

They giggled, and I shook my head. The twins had never swallowed the news of me going out with Oliver. They always teased me about it.

"Tell me why you look so proud with yourselves" I muttered, eager to change the subject.

"Well, my dear" started George, whom I noticed seem quite happy about the change of topic too, "we just made a bet."

"A bet ? What kind of bet ?"

"All our savings on Ireland winning, but Krum catching the Snitch" explained Fred.

"All – all your savings ?! All your bloody savings ? What, with who ?"

They pointed the strange man.

"Ludo Bagman. He'll regret it" said George.

"I admire your confidence. Really, I do" I sighed.

"You should."

I shook my head – only the twins could make such a bet. I just hoped they would win. Their savings was all they had to start their business. Weasley's Wizard Wheezes would never happen without that money. But I kept my worries to myself.

Suddenly, a second man apparated in front of us. I immediately recognized him as Barty Crouch, for seeing him in the Daily Prophet.

"Pull up a bit of grass, Barty" said Bagman.

"No, thank you, Ludo. I've been looking for you everywhere. The Bulgarians are insisting we add another twelve seats to the Top Box."

"Oh, is that what they're after ? I thought the chap was asking to borrow a pair of tweezers ! Bit of a strong accent."

"Mr. Crouch !" exclaimed Percy. "Would you like a cup of tea ?"

"Oh, yes – thank you, Weatherby."

I heard Fred and George choke in their cups, and I nearly dropped mine as I tried to hold back my laughter. Percy gave us a dark look, but we couldn't stop laughing.

"See you all later !" said Bagman. "You'll be up in the Top Box with me – I'm commentating !"

Both men disapperated. I turned to the twins, my jaw dropping.

"The Top Box !" I shrieked with excitement.

George smiled at me, but Fred seem to have something else on his mind.

"What's happening at Hogwarts, Dad ?" he asked. "What were they talking about ?"

"It's classified information" snapped Percy. "Until such time as the Ministry decides to release it. Mr. Crouch was quite right not to disclose it."

"Oh shut up, Weatherby" said Fred.

I snorted. Fred turned to me and George.

"What do you reckon it is ?"

"I have no idea. Must be big though, if everyone is making such a fuss about it."

"Maybe a giant will visit the school or something" George shrugged.

"I think the troll we got three years ago was enough" I replied with a smile.

We finished our cups of tea, sharing theories about what the big mistery might be. Then, we decided to walk around a little – we told Arthur it was to get wood for the fire, but really, we went out there to test the Ton-Tongue Toffees. The results turned out to be more than satisfying.

The sun slowly set down, and we visited one of the many shops to see what they sold. I got a scarf for myself and my uncle – and also bought the twins a pair of Omniculars, as they had given away all their money for the bet. As we were walking back to the tent, the gong rang. I smiled, feeling like my heart might burst out of my chest. The match was about to begin.