Several mornings later, after once again being woken a stupid-o'clock in the morning by Angelina sneaking in after a late night snogging session with George, Katie decided it was high time she found herself a boyfriend. After some careful thought the idea came to her that she should make a list of the ideal boyfriend, that way she would find that person who would be her perfect match, after all she couldn't settle for just anyone. And so the next twenty minutes whilst Angelina was in the bathroom doing god knows what, she started to compile her list.

1. He should be a gentleman
2. He should have a good sense of humour
3. He should be good looking
4. He should be smart
5. He should like quidditch

It wasn't a particularly long or detailed list however Katie was sure that the guy who fitted these criteria would be perfect for her. So Katie tucked the list into her pocket and made her way to breakfast determined to find a potential before the day was out.

Katie took her usual seat next to Angelina and immediately started to scan the room for people who might fit her list. She almost instantly spotted Lee Jordan sat next to Fred. 'Well he's reasonably good looking obviously likes quidditch and from the way Fred's laughing uncontrollably one can assume he's funny too' she considered. It seemed she had already found someone who could be a potential. All she had to do now was test the criteria. And perfect timing, he and George had just got up to leave. Katie said a quick goodbye to Angelina and hurried to catch them up. Then, just as she passed Lee she 'accidentally' tripped over her own feet and fell to the floor.
"Send us a postcard next time Katie" Lee smirked.' Maybe not Lee then' Katie thought as Fred helped her up. It wasn't the most gentlemanly thing to laugh at a girl on the floor. So Katie gave Fred a grateful smile and headed off to charms, hoping next time would go a little better and resolving not to fall on her face for a guy again.

As Katie turned into the second floor corridor on her way to charms she noticed Cedric Diggory walking by himself. This was a strange occurrence since he had gone everywhere followed by a gang of swooning girls after his name had been pulled out of the tri-wizard cup. Katie quickly scanned though her list in her head, he was undoubtedly good looking, definitely smart (they were in the same advanced charms class) and he usually played on the Hufflepuff quidditch team. So that was three down and it was time to test the rest. She walked quickly until she was just behind him then whispered "diffindo". Her bag ripped and all of her books crashed to the floor with a loud bang and immediately Cedric turned to help her. At this point Cedric was looking mood and more promising.
"I best carry these to charms for you' he said whilst scooping up her books and quill "we don't want any more accidents". Unfortunately Katie's 'accident' had made them late to charms; however Professor Flitwick made them sit together at the front. It seemed the world was on Katie's side today. Charms only made Cedric appear more perfect in Katie's eyes and the only downside Katie could find, that he didn't have much of a rebellious streak, she was sure she could change in time. But things changed at the lesson ended. As soon as they were dismissed Cedric ran off calling "Sorry Katie I have to meet my girlfriend" over his shoulder. Girlfriend! Damn, she knew he was too good to be true.

Katie decided she didn't feel like potions after that and headed off to the common room instead, ready to collapse into the best armchair by the fire. However when she got there someone else was already in her spot.
"Fred? What are you doing here?" She asked.
"I didn't feel like being subjected to George and Angelina's frankly horrific displays of affection any more". Katie collapsed into the chair opposite.
"At least they won't be alone forever. At least their happy" This gained a questioning look from Fred. "I decided it was time I found a boyfriend" She explained "so I made a list and tried to find the perfect guy. But Lee wasn't a gentleman and Cedric has a girlfriend and everything's rubbish and I'm lonely and now I'm going to be alone forever!" she said in one long breath.
"Don't you think you're getting a bit ahead of yourself? You can't expect to find a boyfriend from a list Kates especially not in one morning. But if you are so desperate to find someone why don't you try making some friends instead. After all, all good relationships stem from strong friendships. Look and George and Angelina. But try not to stress; any guy would be lucky to have you." Fred's logical and calm mind was one of the reasons she liked him so much. "Look at that, it's time for lunch" Fred said before grabbing her hand and dragging her out of the Portrait Hole and down towards the Great Hall. That boys mind was always on food. However on the way down Katie noticed something was up. Most of the older girls they passed scowled at her before turning to their friends and whispering frantically. Katie reached up to see if there was anything on her face and realised what the problem was, her and Fred were still holding hands. The movement must have made him realise too as they both let go at the same time. Neither of them mentioned what happened but if anyone had been looking closely it would have been apparent that they sat further apart than usual at lunch.

As Katie saw it the 'hand-holding incident', as she had dubbed it, was just another accident. However as Fred walked her to her next lesson she couldn't help but think about how their hands fitted together perfectly.