Chapter 5

A month past, and I got really comfortable at Hogwart's. I learned the names of my roommates: Miranda Finnigan, Kaylee Thomas, and Bailey Moon. We'd all become good friends, but Lily was still the only one who knew my secret I had also come to terms with Kiera's "cronies"; Tila Finch-Fletchly and Fifi Bone, who were nothing like the Slytherins I'd come into contact with, but still had their moments. I had had to deal with them during my first month of Hogwart's. Those meetings of ours ended with one of us in the hospital wing.

Lily and I were closer than Paige and I had ever been. I still kept a steady stream of letters to her we had somehow grown apart. My parent's had sent a letter to me saying that they didn't want me to send any letters to them anymore, that it was hurting my and their owl to go back and forth. Dean had been fine every time he came back from a letter. They hurt me really bad, in fact I was so out of it, I received a detention for not paying attention in class. When I got back from that detention my sister's owl was waiting for me.

Dear C,

Mum and Dad must be mad not letting you write anymore! No offense, but you're just a kid! From now on send your letters to me, Mum and Dad didn't say anything about that did they? All the same we should keep it secret. Send your owl to Glacier Point. Mum and Dad think it's too dangerous and don't go up there. It should work perfect! Believe it or not, I miss you and can't wait to talk to you.

Love from,

B

I was amazed. I'd never thought that my sister would show that much care for me. I wrote my reply after revelling in this.

Dear B,

Who are you and what have you done with my sister? I'm just kidding. When I got the letter from Mother and Dad I was so broken over it that I received a detention! I know it's shocking! I do believe it and I miss you too. I hope it's safe in Glacier Point. Don't kill yourself over me, Beth! Talk to you soon.

Love,

C

After I sent the letter, I had an adrenaline rush and burst of courage, so I decided to ask Hugo to go to the library with me. In the common room Albus was sitting by the fire book in hand.

"Hey Albus, do you know where Hugo is?" I asked him.

"Don't you know?" Albus asked looking confused.

"No, should I?"

"Merlin, I thought he told everyone! He's out on a date with Kiera Southwell, isn't she your cousin?"

"Yah," I answered disconnected. My heart sank into my stomach. I started to trip over to my room to cry myself to sleep; hopefully I could find Lily before the waterworks started.

"Are you okay?" Albus asked concern showing on his face. I smiled a painful smile to him.

"Yah, do you know where Lily is?"

"Quidditch practise, why"

"I wanted someone to go to the library with, but-"

"I'll come!" Albus said eagerly.

"I don't want to interrupt your reading,"

You aren't, I'm done anyway."

"Okay," I said. Maybe Albus would take my mind off Hugo. Albus was smart; he'd know some good books. When we got to the library he asked what type of book I was looking for.

"Tragedy," I said a little melodramatically.

"Ever read Romeo and Juliet?" Albus asked pulling it off the shelf.

"Actually, no I haven't."

"Well it's full of tragedy and romance." Albus said.

"Sounds perfect," I said.

"Just wondering, but why tragedy?"

"I'm in a tragic mood, I guess" We both reached for the book at the same time, Albus blushed as our hands touched. "I wonder if he likes me," I asked myself. "Only one way to find out,"

"Albus do you have a girlfriend?" I asked. I giggled as he knocked over a chair.

"N-n-no," he said blushing.

"Really? I would have thought a catch like you would have already been picked up." I said. His ears started to turn red. That felt like a dagger to the heart, it reminded me of Hugo to much. As Albus searched for a book for himself I tried my hand at flirting. It was not a skill I possessed, but it seemed to be working on Albus. It was hard to believe that he was seventeen and I was fifteen. I learned that Albus really was funny, he wasn't too bad on the eyes, and he really liked me. Everything needed in a boyfriend, but it was a bad idea. I was still totally crazy for Hugo. Even though Albus had made me forget about him for that short period of time, he still shared family traits that instantaneously made me think of Hugo.

"It's getting late maybe we should head back up to the common room." I said, it was only nine o'clock on a Friday night, but I was worn out.

"Sure," he said.

When we got to the common room I said it was time I went to bed. I thanked him for the help picking the book. He said goodnight, and kissed me on the cheek, I giggled for his benefit. When I entered the room, Lily was alone on my bed, with a concerned look on her face and a very strange silver cloak on her lap.

"Look in a better mood than when I left." Lily asked questioningly.

"My sister sent me a letter saying to keep sending letters anyway." I answered showing Lily the letter.

"So, I'm guessing you don't know where Hugo is tonight." She said. All of the tears I had held back before came rushing out.

"Actually, I do." I said sitting down beside her. She hugged me and I let the tears out. After I had emptied myself, her concerned look turned to confidence.

"I came up with an idea," She said with a mischievous smile on her face.

"This was my grandfather's invisibility cloak. My dad got it when he was eleven. Mum told him he couldn't give it to James, Albus or me, but on my eleventh birthday dad gave it to me. I was supposed to keep it a secret but I think you should use it tonight."

"What am I supposed to use it for?"

"To spy on Hugo when he comes back from his date, he always talks to Albus about his dates, James did the same thing and I sometimes spied on them." She said with far off look.

"Were you planning on coming?" I asked nervous, Albus would surely say something about me to Hugo, and I didn't really want to creep Lily out.

"From previous experiences, I would prefer not to, sorry."

"No problem, do you think I should go wait now?"

"Yah, in case he's back early." Lily helped me put on the cloak, and made sure she couldn't see any of me.

"I'll wait up for you." Lily said settling down on her bed with a book. I opened and shut the door as quietly as possible and tiptoed down the stairs. Albus was sitting by the fire, he looked deep in thought. I sat down and stared at him for a while, maybe he wouldn't be that bad to date, he was so nice and really cute. Plus Hugo had dated my cousin too, I should return the favour! When Hugo walked in all thoughts of Albus were erased from my mind. It was impossible to think of anyone else when Hugo was there.

"How'd it go?" Albus asked with a cocky smile.

"Great," Hugo said, his eyes far away.

"What did you do?" Albus asked.

"We went to the Three Broomsticks for butterbeers and then we walked and talked." he said with a crooked smile that I wished was for me.

"No, I mean what did you do?" Albus asked, his suggestive smile explaining.

"Oh, uh nothing," Hugo said disappointment huge in his voice and eyes.

"You'll get her next time buddy!" Albus said encouragingly. That disturbed me very thoroughly.

They paused as Miranda, Kaylee and Bailey (my roommates) walked in and up the stairs to our room.

"So…do you know the new girl Christina very well?" Albus asked. "Oh boy, here we go!" I thought.

"Yah, she's a pretty good friend, I guess." I stifled a giggle.

"She's attractive, don't you think?" Albus asked. Oh brother!

"Sure, why?" this time my giggle made it out.

"What was that?" Albus said alarmed.

"Never mind, must be the first years, now tell me why!" Hugo said impatiently

"Well, I kind of like her." Albus said awkwardly.

"Aiming low, are we?" Hugo said, chuckling. "Ouch" I thought.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Albus asked enraged.

"I only meant she's two years younger than you, Christina is amazing, don't get me wrong!" I had to stifle another giggle.

"How did you plan on asking her out?"

"Well since she's your friend, I thought you could ask her out for me."

"Well I could, but she doesn't seem like the kind of girl to say yes to someone who doesn't have the guts to ask her himself." Hugo said. "He knows me pretty well," I thought.

"You're right, but maybe you could just talk to her for me, see if she likes me?"

"Sure, I'll see what I can do." I took that as a cue to leave; besides I had started to feel guilty about listening in on their conversation. As I walked to the stairs I tripped over a pair of shoes and grabbed the couch to steady myself. Only, it wasn't the couch, it was Hugo's arm. I so didn't want to let go but I did as soon as he turned his head.

"What was that?" Hugo said confused.

"What was what, there's nothing there." Albus said. I sprinted up the stairs. As I opened the door I heard Albus tell Hugo it must be the first years again.

When I walked into the room everyone was asleep, including Lily. I took off the cloak and got dressed for bed. Tomorrow was going to be an eventful day. Lily was going to attack me foe not waking her and then make me tell her what had happened. Then I would have to answer to Hugo about Albus. Joy, oh joy! I still wasn't sure what to say to Albus when he did ask me out, I didn't want to ask Lily, this was her brother we're talking about. I decided it was time to get acquainted with Rose.

A/N: Not much to say about this chapter, I'm really stuck about what she should do with Albus though, should she say yes or no? Help me! Give me ideas for the next chapter plz, plz, plz!