I'm back with the next chapter (finally, I know). I just started high school so there has just been so much going on. However, I'm back, and this is my longest chapter yet, with an added character and more... so I hope the wait was worth it.

I hope you enjoy :)

Magnus POV

As he left the speechless boy in the library, he couldn't help but smile. He managed to find him and get him to go on a date all within about 10 minutes. Well, true, he told Alec that it wasn't a date, simply a way to make friends, which he had only said because he didn't want to scare away the boy. And all of Alec's friends would be coming along, including Goldilocks, which he wasn't too happy about. And Alec did not exactly say yes, but he didn't say no either (not that Magnus gave him the chance too). But still, it was better than nothing, and Magnus was so overjoyed he almost skipped to the Slytherin common room. Almost.

Wait, no, no. He wasn't that excited. It's just a (almost) date with a (beautiful) boy (and his friends). He barely even knew him. He could just end being another casual fling that wouldn't last longer than a week at most. The boy could very well be extremely dull behind that long, dark hair that fell over delicate pale skin and beautiful blue eyes and- no, stop it Magnus, he told himself firmly. He needed to get the boy out of his mind because this was just getting ridiculous.

Thankfully, he had arrived to the entrance to the Slytherin common room by then and would shortly be distracted by the endless questions his friends would make as to where he had been for the past few hours. Of course, he would make up some excuse. They didn't need to know that he was searching for Alec all over the school like a lost puppy. God, this is pathetic, Magnus thought to himself. What was so special about him anyways? If there was something, surely Magnus would have noticed him earlier. No, he's just a pretty face, that's all it is. Magnus couldn't wait to get this over with, to finally get the boy out of his mind.

Yet there was still an annoying part of his mind more excited than usual for the Hogsmeade weekend.

It was a few days after their encounter. In the last few days, Magnus actually listened to what his friends were talking about during lunch rather than searching the Great Hall for Alec (although he did do a quick scan whenever he entered or left the room). He actually spent time with his friends, time that had previously been spent trying to catch Alec in the halls. However, this was all done while he tried to ignore the part of his brain that needed to see the boy.

Magnus did in fact start to make friends with other Ravenclaws. One, by the name of Tessa, Magnus got along pretty well with. If he was being honest, he had originally tried to make friends with Ravenclaws to find out what classes Alec had and when and to stay true to what he told Alec in the library about making friends from other houses. However, after talking to her, the two got to be pretty close. Magnus was glad he made the choice to do this, and not just because he was in fact able to find out what Alec's schedule was (although that was a strong contributing factor).

Which leads us to where Magnus was at that moment: searching for Alec (again). He wanted to learn more about him, to spend some time with him, without the company of Goldilocks and his fan club. Magnus learned from Tessa that he was currently in Herbology (he was taking as many classes as he could to expand his career options for when he left Hogwarts), and he would be free for the rest of the day as some classes were canceled to help in preparations for the Triwizard Tournament (the first task was happening in less than a week). So Magnus was heading towards the greenhouses and he was going to wait outside of whichever greenhouse Alec was in and wait the last few minutes until class ended (Magnus himself had no classes that entire afternoon).

Magnus was leaning casually by the door when the class was dismissed. Alec was the last one to leave, and the nearest students were already halfway back to the castle.

"Hello there, gorgeous," Magnus called over to him when he finally walked out.

Alec froze where he was, refusing to turn around (no doubt he was hiding the surprised and shocked blush that was definitely flushing his face).

"M-Magnus?" he asked, stunned.

"The one and only," Magnus answered, grinning as he slowly approached the boy who still had yet to turn around.

"What are you doing here?" Alec replied, finally turning to look at Magnus with those endearing blue eyes. His face was flushed in the way Magnus found so adorable.

"I was only taking a stroll when by chance I decided to chill for a while by the very same greenhouse you just happened to be in," Magnus began. "So, Alexander, would you mind joining me in my stroll around the grounds?" Magnus asked casually, dropping him a wink for good measure.

"Well, I-um… I have to get to-," Alec began, but he was quickly cut off by Magnus, who had expected excuses.

"Come on Alec, you and I both know most of the classes were canceled for this afternoon."

"Well, um…"

"It's just a stroll. I promise I won't bite," Magnus said, "…unless you want me too," he added under his breath, hoping Alec didn't hear (yet a small part of his brain wished he did; It would have made things that much more interesting for him).

He didn't appear to have heard it, however. "I guess…" Alec said, and his considering tone was answer enough.

"Great," Magnus said with a grin. "Let's go, blue eyes," he added, dragging Alec by the wrist until he started to walk along with him.

They spent the rest of the afternoon walking side-by-side, talking about pretty much everything: school, the Triwizard Tournament, sharing stories, plans after Hogwarts. It wasn't too long before Alec became more comfortable with the situation. Conversation started to flow easily between the two. Before long, the two were talking and laughing naturally (along with Magnus's endless flirting, which Alec seemed to become more comfortable with as time went by, though he still blushed adorably every time).

Magnus soon found that there was more to Alec to love than just a pretty face. He learned the Ravenclaw was kind, caring, smart (of course), and even funny, though seemingly without trying or realizing it, so whenever he got a laugh out of Magnus, he seemed surprised. Magnus was surprised at how much he came to like Alec. He had a beautiful and interesting past and personality to match his good looks. Magnus loved listening to him talk about his life, both in and out of Hogwarts. He learned about Alec's family and he had an increasing respect for Isabelle when he learned of all the times she tried to get Alec to go to a party or wear better clothes.

Although he was questioning why a girl like her, who could have almost any guy she ever laid eyes upon, went for a guy such as Simon. Alec clearly wasn't sure either so he doubted he'd find out from him. Maybe he could ask Isabelle if they ever get around to trading fashion tips. He even gained a grudging respect for Jace when Alec talked about their times together (not to mention, he really wished he could have been there in Jace's place during one of their Black Lake swims).

Alec would in turn listen intently to whatever Magnus shared. True, he didn't share much, but that was because he wasn't really good at opening up to people, and he was too intent on listening to Alec speak, so he kept his part short. However, he did share more than he thought he would. But no matter what he had to say, Alec listened. He was a good listener too. He knew when and how to react to everything. And his laugh was one of the most beautiful sounds Magnus had ever heard. He even started to flirt back a little, to Magnus's surprise. Sometimes, his voice would become slightly husky when he became especially flirtatious, and whenever it did, Magnus found it so irresistibly hot, perfectly matching the rest of him. He really should flirt more. If he did, and if he stopped hiding in the shadow so much and let the world see him, no doubt everyone would be all over him. Wait. Maybe it was better that he didn't do it often (except, so far, with Magnus). Magnus didn't want anyone else taking him away when he was almost in his reach.

Magnus had never felt anything remotely close to this, not even with Camille. He had never enjoyed a conversation or a walk as much as this one. Whenever Alec stopped talking, Magnus found himself craving more of that beautiful voice. He even caught himself watching Alec as he talked, shifting his gaze from his eyes, which were looking forward, to his moving lips. Whenever he did, he would have to shake himself out of it before Alec noticed. Speaking of which, Magnus would sometimes catch Alec watching him when he was tell a story. Magnus would turn to look at him, at which Alec would turn red at being caught, and quickly turn his head down. Magnus smiled whenever he did this, he was just so cute, although he didn't like it when his blue eyes were turned away, hidden from his gaze.

They went on like this for a few hours as the sun went down. They were walking by the Black Lake when they agreed they should probably head back or else they would miss dinner. They walked back into the castle, at which point the two parted ways. Magnus watch Alec longingly as he walked away.

Today had been a success. However, there was one thing for certain. After their afternoon together, it was doubtful he would be able to ever get him out of his mind. All he managed to do was increase his affections for him, even if they didn't do anything past flirting and brushing hands. There was no hope in getting past this, and Magnus knew it, no matter how hard he tried to deny it.

Magnus shook his head and started to make his way towards the Great Hall. As he thought back to the events of the day, he could help but smile. He would have to try to catch Alec over the weekend. Even if nothing else happened, he just wanted to be near Alec again, to spend more time with him, so walking side-by-side, listening to his angelic voice and laughter and seeing his wondrous blue eyes was enough for him. Maybe he would catch of glimpse of them during dinner today.

And with that thought in mind, he quickened his pace.

Magnus did indeed see Alec in the Great Hall. That was because he decided to sit at the Ravenclaw table today, without Jace, Clary, Izzy, and Simon. The Gryffindor table was crowded with people, especially around Jace. Obviously Alec wanted to avoid all of the chaos. So, instead, he was sitting across from Tessa, who was lost in a book as she put food in her mouth in absentmindedly. She probably had no idea what she was even eating she was so involved in the story.

When Magnus walked in and saw Alec and Tessa sitting with barely anyone around them, he made a beeline towards the Ravenclaw table. When he got there, he slipped in next to Tessa, across from Alec as to have a better and constant view of him. He would have rather sat next to him, but there was so much space at the table Alec could easily scoot over if Magnus was too close, making the choice to sit next to him pointless. He would have to wait for an opportunity when the table was more crowded.

"Hello to my two favorite Ravenclaws," he said after he gracefully slid into his seat.

Alec was looking down at his food when he arrived, so he didn't notice him there until he spoke up, at which point he nearly choked on his food in surprise. Tessa was jerked out of the world of her novel in shock.

"Magnus! What are you doing here?" she exclaimed.

"Having dinner with my little geniuses," he responded with a smile.

"What do you mean 'little'? We're the same age as you, and Alec is almost as tall as you," Tessa replied, though she still smiled.

"Alexander is still shorter than me, no matter by how much," Magnus said turning to said boy.

"It's Alec. I prefer Alec," Alec said, looking up to Magnus.

"Well I prefer Alexander, Alexander," Magnus replied, grinning, loving the sound of his name and how easily it rolled off his tongue. He gave him a wink when he said the name a second time, satisfied when the boy's face flushed despite the endless flirting he had to endure all day.

Tessa looked between the two boys, comprehension dawning on her face, but she didn't bring it up when she asked, "So, Magnus, why did you suddenly decide to sit with us at the Ravenclaw dinner?"

"Wait, you know Tessa," Alec asked Magnus suddenly.

"Yep. I starting hanging with her a few days ago," Magnus replied, not taking his eyes off of Alec.

"Sticking with the whole 'make friends from other houses' thing?" Alec asked.

"The what thing?" Tessa questioned.

"Oh, he just came up to me and randomly started talking about how this was his last year and he doesn't have friends outside of Slytherin, and how he wanted to be remembered by all," Alec informed her.

"It's really nothing," Magnus said absentmindedly, his eyes still fixed on Alec.

"So, wait, is this the reason you suddenly started hanging with me?" Tessa asked, jokingly.

"No," Magnus replied, at the same time as Alec said, "Yep."

"It's really not!" Magnus cried, pulling his eyes away from Alec to look at Tessa.

"It's why you started to hang out with me," Alec said.

"No its not- that's not why- look I-," Magnus began defensively. However he didn't know what to

say because he didn't what Alec to know it had been some lame excuse to get to talk to him.

However, when he looked back at Alec, he saw him smiling and heard him chuckle.

"Oh, I see, pick on the idiot," Magnus said, though he could feel himself start to smile.

"You're not an idiot Magnus," Tessa replied. "Though you can be easier to mess with when you aren't paying enough attention."

"Who said I wasn't paying enough attention?"

Tessa gave him a look that said "you know what I mean" before responding with, "Oh no one…"

The rest of dinner went by basically the same, with Tessa, Magnus and Alec all talking and laughing and with Magnus sometimes spending too much time staring at Alec, at which point Alec or Tessa would bring something up to mess with him. It was better than Manus expected. He had never had dinner at Hogwarts with anyone but Camille, Raphael, and other fellow Slytherins. It was a nice change. The group was never without something to talk about as they all barely knew anything about one another. So they would share stories, ask questions and learn more about one another. Turns out Magnus really was sticking to what he told Alec about making friends. And he was glad he was, especially whenever Alec looked back into Magnus's eyes or laughed or gave a smile. Tessa kept glancing between the two throughout the conversation, but still didn't mention anything. The three went on enjoying their conversation as Magnus made a mental note to sit at the Ravenclaw table more often.

When dinner was over, the three all got up out of their seats. Magnus made his way to the dungeons while Alec and Tessa walked up to the Ravenclaw Tower. Magnus wanted to join them, but knew that he couldn't. As he walked down the stairs, he encountered two searching faces.

"Magnus!" Camille cried, with Raphael close behind her. 'Where were you during dinner? Some first years swears they saw you at the Ravenclaw table but he must've been lying and-," Camille stopped when she saw the look on his face. "You weren't at the Ravenclaw table, were you?

"I mean…," Magnus began, unsure of what to say. He completely forgot about them during dinner had hadn't prepared any excuses.

"Dude, you weren't with that Lightwood kid, right?" Raphael asked.

"It wasn't only him…"

"Magnus!" Camille exclaimed. "What had gotten into you? I have never seen you this way over anyone. Not even me!" There was a hint of jealousy and offense at the end of that, mixed with the shock she tried to convey instead.

"Oh, don't sound so jealous Camille." Magnus replied. He didn't want to get into this at the moment. He had just had a great day with Alec and just wanted to go to sleep and play back every moment.

"Jealous? Me? Of him? I'm sorry, but are you dating the Beauxbaton school champion?" Camille shot back. "Yeah, didn't think so. In fact, I think you are jealous of me, so you find some boy who is way below your level and you put on this act to try and get my attention and piss me off.

"You think I actually care who the hell you date?" Magnus asked, shocked at her sudden change in attitude. It was like something snapped inside of her. "I'm sorry Camille, but I, unlike you, don't obsess over the relationship statuses of my exes." Magnus was getting mad now. "And you were the one who tried to hook me up with someone for the past months! Well, there you go, you now no longer have to do the damned job."

Raphael had begun to walk away at this point, doing his best to avoid any drama. He headed off to a group of fourth years ahead of him and they all quickly moved away from Magnus and Camille. Some friend you are, thought Magnus

Camille looked pissed at Magnus's response. But instead of answering, she stormed off down the corridor in the opposite direction. But before she reached the end, she yelled so everyone in the corridors could hear, "At least I'm not chasing after some shy, boring, ugly, closeted virgin!"

Magnus had a look of pure anger as each word dripped off her mouth. She had a satisfied smirk plastered on an otherwise angry face, and she turned around and walked off. The corridors were suddenly filled with whispers about what just happened, all trying to figure out whom it was that Magnus liked (not that they would find out; she had said the guy was ugly, and Alexander definitely did not fall into that category, at least not to Magnus)and why this all even happened. Magnus and Camille used to be so close, even after break ups. They had never so much as yelled at each other. No doubt this scene would probably be known throughout the whole school by tomorrow morning. Magnus furiously stormed off to the Slytherin common room to head to

bed and clear his head.

As he walked off, he wondered to himself when Camille had become such a bitch.