A/N: Sorry about not updating again…stupid homework! Ugh. Algebra and whatnot.

Anyways, this chapter's gonna be more dramatic. Also, this whole story is going to be pretty intense, I've decided. Heart-wrenching, but happy in the end. At least, that's what I'm going for.

Read on!

Izzy's POV:

Thump, thump, thump.

I heard a large group of people dragging themselves down the stairs. It was then that I remembered the Quidditch match today. I jumped out of my bed, careful not to wake my roommates.

I got dressed, putting on my gold V-neck and my dark skinny jeans. I pulled my scarlet jacket on and snuck out of my dorm.

I could already hear the excited chatter of the Quidditch team as I dashed down the stairs. I scanned the group for Al, spotting my friend on the edge of the cluster. Running up behind him, I attacked him with a hug. He turned around and smiled down at me. I returned the grin, murmuring, "Good luck," before I let go.

The team made their way down to the Great Hall, and I followed along with Al as usual.

"Al," I said when we sat down, "you really need to eat. You don't want to pass out on your broom just 'cause you didn't eat," I told him. Al just looked down at the food before him, not saying anything. I sighed to myself. This happened before every Gryffindor-Slytherin game. Al would get so nervous that James and I would have to shove food down his throat.

"She's right, Al." James had come up behind us with his arm around Celeste. James was our keeper, and Celeste was one of the chasers. "As your captain and your brother, I'm telling you that if you don't eat, you're not going out there today," James stated firmly.

Albus let out a long breath, then scooped some bacon onto his plate. I smiled at him. "Thanks, Al," I told him. He just mumbled something I couldn't understand in response.

"Here comes the Gryffindor Team, now!" boomed the magically magnified voice of Colin Creevey, Allison's older brother. " Our beaters, Finn Reeds and Dean Finnigan; Keeper James Potter; Chasers Celeste Marten, Scorpius Malfoy, and the ever lovely Lily Potter," Lily laughed at this, tossing her long red hair. James just shot Colin a warning look. "Oh, sorry Jamsie. Didn't mean anything by that. Seeing as she's your sister…anyways. Finally, our star seeker, Albus Potter!"

One by one, each member of the team flew onto the pitch. Colin introduced the Slytherin team in the same way, but with a bit more distaste. Madam Woods threw the Quaffle up into the air, starting the game.

Lily and the Slytherin chaser both flew at it, but Lily grabbed the ball first.

"Potter's got the ball! The small, attractive one that is. No, not you, Albus," Colin laughed, while Al pretended to look offended. "Get your head in the game, Al!" Colin cried. "Woods has the Quaffle, and-10 POINTS TO GRYFFINDOR!" The sea of red and gold cheered at this, while the Slytherins just hurled angry comments at The Gryffindors. "And now the Slytherin Chaser, Goyle, makes his way to score, and-FOUL! PROFESSOR, THAT WAS A FOUL!"

Slytherin's beater had come up and hit James' broom with his bat, causing James to momentarily plummet downwards. This gave Goyle just enough time to score. I turned to Rose, who was next to me, to see fear in her eyes. James' broom wasn't flying quite right…

The game continued. "Right. After that rude attack by the slimy little gits-"

"CREEVEY!"

"Sorry, Proffesor Longbottom. Anyways, Lily's got the Quaffle, to Malfoy-10 more points to Gryffindor!" More cheers erupted from the stands, but my eyes were on Albus. He had seen the Snitch, but so had Penny Parkinson, the Slytherin Seeker.

They zoomed off around the pitch, Penny slowly catching up to Al. Suddenly, a red blur flew right by Penny, who had to swerve to avoid it. I looked around to see Finn, smiling widely at me, proud from his incredible shot. I smiled back and gave a thumbs up, turning back to watch Al. He was just ten feet from the Snitch…eight feet…

Six feet…

Two…

And then it was in his hand, his fingers closed around it. A huge grin spread across his face as he came back down to the ground.

Rose and I ran onto the pitch, elated at the victory. Rose veered towards Scorpius, enclosing him in a huge hug, which he returned, surprised.

I ran towards Al, breaking my way through the excited Gryffindors. I threw myself at him, wrapping my arms around him.

He just looked at me, dazed and grinning. "We won!" he told me.

"Damn right!"

As usual, there was a huge party in the common room. Al and James had smuggled in some Butter Beer, and I was talking to Finn.

"That was amazing!" I praised him. "I mean, we could've lost if it weren't for you! Penny was this close to getting the Snitch!"

Finn just smiled his crooked smile, engulfing me in a huge hug. I hugged him back, only to see Al smiling at me, giving me a thumbs up.

Shut up! I mouthed to him, but Al just laughed.

Finn pulled away and looked into my eyes. We held that for a moment, before he broke the gaze, and we both blushed.

"You have…really pretty eyes," Finn whispered to me, grabbing my hand.

I was blushing furiously now. "Th-thanks," I mumbled.

Then Albus sauntered over and handed us each a Butter Beer, keeping one for himself. Way to ruin the moment, Al.

"You were great, Al!" I told him despite my annoyance, and he grinned, still astonished with his own victory.

"Well, this guy right here," he gestured to Finn, "really helped us win it. Seriously."

Finn blushed a little bit more. "I'm going to go get some food," he mumbled, smiling. He turned to me. "You want something?" Finn asked, his beautiful blue eyes looking into my supposedly "really pretty" ones.

"Uh-no thanks," I stuttered, still flustered. When was the last time anyone ever complimented me like that…?

"What a charmer!" Al teased after Finn left, but I ignored him. "Celeste thinks he likes you, ya know," he informed me.

"Oh…um…" I wasn't sure how to respond, but I was bubbling with excitement inside.

I talked with the team for a while, everyone still overjoyed from winning. I yawned, resting my head on Al's shoulder. "I think I'm going to go to bed…" I mumbled. "It must be past midnight."

Al nodded, smiling. "Go get your beauty sleep," he murmured jokingly, and I slapped his arm.

"Are you saying I need it?" I teased, but got up and walked towards the dorms.

As I was making my way to the stairs, I heard someone in a corner. I looked over to see Finn.

With Melissa Jackson.

Kissing Melissa Jackson.

Snogging Melissa Jackson.

I stood in shock for a moment, finally making myself move up the stairs unnoticed.

Had he ever liked me? Did he just get drunk or something? No, there was no Firewhiskey at this party, surprisingly enough. What had happened to the flirting? The compliments? I thought back on everything…Finn had always seemed a little…flirtatious around me. What happened?

I heard a knock on my door. I collected myself and opened it. I looked up to see Al, his eyes full of worry.

"Izzy…I saw you run up the stairs…what happened?" he asked, his words quiet and kind.

I fell against his chest, crying softly. "He-he was…he was k-kissing Melissa," I stammered, the words stinging my throat.

"Finn?" Al sounded shocked.

I just nodded my head, still crying into him.

"That idiot. He led you on! All the flirting, pretending to like you…" his sentence dropped off, seeming to sense I had already figured this out. "He's gonna regret this."

"Al, no-"

"Izzy," he cut me off, his voice angry, "he had told some guys, including me, that he had feelings for you…he said he wanted to…you know…ask you out…"

I looked up shocked.

"I know, I shouldn't have tried to hook you up, but…he seemed to make you so happy…but he's and idiot. And a liar. He's no good for you."

"Al. It's not your fault," I assured him, hugging him tighter.

Maybe, with Al by my side, this would pass. I had him. He was my best friend, and he would help me through. Stupid crushes wouldn't ruin our friendship.

I had Albus.

A/N: Oh no! What a jerk. I think this kind of shows Izzy's relationship with Al. They joke and laugh and make fun of each other, but they're always around for each other. Anyways, I think I'm gonna write this section in Al's POV next chapter, then continue on past it. What are your thoughts?

And I seriously stayed up till like, 11:00 last night writing this for you guys. Many thanks to my reviewers and readers, even if you don't review. You guys keep me going.

This really wasn't the heart-wrenching part I was talking about, but it's coming.

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