An; I don't own Harry Potter, J.K Rowling does
Alicia was pulled into the three broomsticks by Charlie Weasley who was acting more like a excited 10 year old by the minute. Alicia rolled her eyes as Charlie started bouncing in front of Madam Rosmerta; she gave him a shove towards to nearby table.
"Go sit down, you overgrown child!" Alicia smiled at the older women across the bar, who was staring at Charlie with a wide smile. "Two butterbeers' please "whilst pulling out a galleon and two sickles.
Madam Rosmerta nodded turning her back on Alicia and grabbing two bottles, waving her wand causing the bottle lids to pop off "here you go, dear" Alicia put the money on the counter "Oh and please try and control Mr Weasley" Alicia nodded, giggling before walking over to the table where the red head was sitting. She put a bottle in front of Charlie who grabbed it taking a large gulp.
"Now, what's up buttercup?" He said raising an eyebrow at her; Alicia noticed that a small crease had appeared on his forehead
"It's… George…I-I mean….." Alicia didn't know how to explain everything that had happened to Charlie "He – I mean we- I- we kissed and then he ignored me and then he kissed her and now I'm confused!" She took a large gulp of butterbeer, almost drinking half of it in one go and sitting down on the wooden seat opposite the red-headed man.
Charlie was looking at her with an angry expression "He kissed you and then kissed someone else…I'm going to kill him!" He took a sip of butterbeer "you wait until your brothers and Bill hear about this.. George is going to be a dead man"
Alicia looked down at the table "no it doesn't matter Charlie.. I should be getting back to school…" She jumped up from her seat, finishing her drink quickly. Charlie stood up "It does matter.. You're like my little sister, and I hate it when you upset!" Alicia looked up at the older boy; she loved how she could tell him anything.
Alicia walked round the table hugging Charlie tight, sniffing into his neck "Oh Charlie, who knew you could be so sentimental?" She giggled lightly as Charlie wrapped his arms around her tightly.
He kissed her forehead "Shut up Leesh, I'll have you know I'm very sentimental!" Charlie looked over Alicia head at the door "I'd better get you back to school, before someone notices that you have gone"
Alicia snorted "Sure Charlie, whatever you say." She sighed, nodding "Okay, back to the torture I go" Alicia took Charlie's hand pulling him out of the three broomsticks. Once they were one the path leading back to Honeydukes, Charlie let go of Alicia's hand and wrapped an arm around her shoulders, She looked up at him raising an eyebrow "I have a question, why aren't you in Romania?" Alicia was rather surprised that Charlie was in Hogsmeade.
Charlie shrugged "I came over for a visit… and I thought I'd stay until the first task, I bet it's going to be amazing Leesh!" He grinned at her stopping at the door of Honeydukes "Now, I want you to look after yourself and make sure you annoy the twins as much as possible!"
Alicia smiled, raising an eyebrow not believing his excuse "right. So you don't know anything about it then?" She giggled giving him a warm hug "Yes Charlie I promise to look after myself and make their lives hell"
Charlie snorted "No I don't, and even if I did I wouldn't tell you." He kissed her cheek "now, go on back to school and don't let me catch you out of the boundaries again"
Alicia rolled her eyes giving Charlie a wave before heading into Honeydukes then back through the passage to the school. She crept out of the one eyed witch looking around at the empty corridors, she sighed knowing that everyone would still be in class. "Back to the common room it is" Alicia muttered to herself walking slowly down the corridor.
"You know, talking to yourself is the first sign of insanity" A voice came from behind Alicia. She turned sharply coming face to face with Draco Malfoy, who she noticed had his face uncomfortably close to hers.
She glared at him "just leave me alone Malfoy" Alicia took a step away from the boy "Why aren't you in class?" Malfoy however seemed intent to being as close to Alicia as possible "Oh, I didn't fancy going to class today, what about you?" He leaned forward slightly, his head almost touching hers. "I had a free" Alicia gave him a hard shove away from her, before walking quickly away from him and back to Gryffindor tower. She didn't notice him follow her, so when he grabbed her arm and pulled her into an empty classroom she was a little more than shocked.
"What in Helga Hufflepuff do you think you are doing?" Alicia was glaring at the blonde boy who was leaning against the teacher's desk smirking. "I wasn't done talking to you Allie, dear.. you see as your future husband, I think I have the right to have a conversation with you"
Alicia growled, muttering under her breath "For the last time, I'd rather marry Fang than you! And don't call me Allie!" She was beginning to get fed up with boys "now, if you are done stalking me, I'd like to get back to my common room" Alicia walked to the door but found Malfoy in her way.
"Well, actuarially I don't think you going anywhere "He sneered at her taking her hand forcefully. This caused Alicia to raise an eyebrow before pulling out her wand and pointing it at Malfoy "now, let me get this clear to you, We are NOT going to get married, and if you don't let go of my hand I will remove a certain body part that you may need in later life to reproduce" This threat seemed to do the trick as Malfoy went pale and let go of Alicia's hand, but much to her disappointment he did not look like he was about to give up. Alicia pushed past him and walked out of the door as the bell went signalling break, She sighed running up one on flight of stairs before coming to the fat Lady. "Polyjuice Potion" Alicia said in a bored voice just as the Fat Lady opened her mouth, she climbed through the portrait hole, looking around the common room. Alicia quickly found George who had his arm around Dani's waist.
"Oh great" She muttered more to herself before walking quickly across the room and up the stair case towards the girls dormitories. Alicia kicked the door open angrily to find Angelina, Katie and Taylor sitting on her bed "hey guys, how was potions?" She walked over, sitting on Angelina lap who hugged her tight.
"Oh Leesh! I'm so sorry that George was such a git! Fred and Lee were furious when they found out! They said that if he ever came near you again then they would break his nose!" Angie said this quickly "Oh it was terrible! We almost didn't come up with an excuse for you being absent but the Fred covered you by saying that you weren't well this morning"
Alicia wrapped an arm around Angie's shoulder, smiling slightly "Its fine…. I just don't think I can forgive him… you know" She shrugged, her eyes filling up with tears "I don't want Fred and Lee to get in a fight with George over me"
Taylor and Katie looked at each other "well, we heard something rather interesting in the bathrooms this morning; it appears that Dani and Malfoy were talking to each other last night on the charms corridor" Katie sighed slightly "And from what I could find out, they were plotting something"
Alicia frowned "Wait, so you think they plotted everything?" She looked at Angie who was looking thoughtful "But why.. I mean, okay Malfoy may have a tiny obsession with me" the others snorted at this but Alicia carried on "and Dani may have liked George a bit more than friendship ever since the first year but…. "She stopped speaking at a loss for words "Look I don't care about what George and Dani do together. Come on… let's get to class…" She got off Angie's lap grabbed her bag, swinging it over her shoulder.
The rest of the day was a blur for Alicia; she sat quietly in lessons, skipped lunch heading to the library instead and then ate in the kitchens for dinner with only the house elves for company. She dragged her feet clumsily up the grand staircase until she reached the 7th floor. "Password, dear?" She heard the Fat Lady say to her in a gentle tone. "Polyjuice Potion" Alicia replied in a quiet voice, as she climbed through the portrait hole Alicia was glad that the common room would be empty. Alicia however was surprised to find George Weasley sitting on a chair by the stairs leading to the Dormitories.
He looked up at her, his blue eyes that were usually bright, were dull. George stood up walking slowly towards Alicia "Leesh.. I swear I didn't kiss Dani.. She came on to me… You know Id never do that to you!"
Alicia looked at the floor "I don't know what to think George….. I mean you two looked pretty cosy at break. I mean I never really got why you would want to date me anyway. " She looked up at him "Besides, it doesn't matter now… you have D-Dani, Angie and Fred have each other, Katie and Lee are at it like gnomes every other night and I have.. Draco." Alicia didn't know why she was lying to her former best friend about her being with Malfoy; she thought it would irritate him the most.
George took a step closer to her "What do you mean you have Draco?" His eyes flashed angrily "Draco as in Draco Malfoy?"
Alicia forced a giggle "Of course, what other Draco do we know?" She shrugged "besides I don't see how it is any of your business to who I date" Alicia stepped round George and walked quickly up the stairs and into her dormitory, slamming the door closed.
"Crap! What in Merlin's underpants have I got myself into?" She walked over to her bed, finding her small black barn owl Romeo perched on her bedside table. Alicia smiled slightly, stroking him gently "I've got a job for you" She grabbed a quill and a few pieces of parchment before sitting on the floor, thinking about what to write.
Dear Mal- Draco,
I would like to apologise for my previous actions… I was in rather a terrible mood and really did not feel like talking to anyone. So I was wondering if you would be up to Hogsmeade next weekend. You know as a date? Please reply as soon as you can.
Alicia.
Alicia sighed knowing that it wasn't a very good excuse and hoped that the Slytherin would be stupid enough to fall for it. She quickly put the letter in an envelope and sealed it before grabbing another piece of Parchment.
Dear Mum, Dad and Nicole.
Hey, hows everyone? Im fine, a lot has been happening here at Hogwarts, you know the usual, Homework, classes supposedly best friends, who you like more than friends, stab you in the heart the tournament. Did you hear about Harry getting picked? Im sure you have but Merlin im so worried about him! He's 14! How is he going to compete in this?Anyway, I saw Charlie today in Hogsmeade and I was wondering whether you knew why he was back?Oh I saw Professor Lupin too, he sends his regards dad. Do you think you could send me a few more books? I didn't take to many this year and since I seem to have a lot of spare time before bed I wnt something to do. Send my love to the family and Mrs & Mr Weasley. Love you.
Alicia.
p.s. Dad, how did your auror mission go? Get me anything ?
Alicia again put the letter into an envelope sealing it and then standing up, walking over to Romeo. "Here you go, now one is for Draco Malfoy so get this to him as quickly as possible and once you have delivered that, get the other letter home to the parents" The owl lifted one of his legs and allowing her to tie the letters to it hooting loudly. "Have a safe flight Romeo" He jumped onto her arm and she walked to the window opening it and letting him take flight. Alicia watched Romeo until he became out of view and then walked into the bathroom to take a long shower
An: hey guys! What did you think of the chapter? And I think thank everyone who review, story alerted this! It means so much to me and made me smile like a loony for about 10 minutes sorry It took a while to put this up, I've been sick and busy with college so yeah I hoped you liked it! Any feedback would be welcomed!
Charlie