CHAPTER 10

So Katie Bell was still in St Mungo's and Harry was on with the idea that Draco Malfoy replaced his father as a death eater. He was all for missing class to find out why Malfoy was taking trips to the Room of Requirement. I told him to lay off it.

Jacob was caught up in homework since he always waited until the last minute, like I did, but of course I actually got it done on time.

Ginny and I were seated on the floor in front of the fire on our second last night at school until after the holidays.

We were chattering about taking the train in 2 days when…

"Maddie" He called out with a grin on his face. I paused for a second, annoyed, but then continued chattering.

"Oh Maddie" He called our again and I heard the amusement in his voice. I growled and turned to glare at him. He was seated on our window sill with his charms essay in his hands.

"What?" I asked, annoyed again.

"Could you help me?" And I turned away.

"Please!" He begged.

I continued to ignore him as Ginny snickered.

'I think he fancies you' she wrote on a piece of parchment.

'I know' I wrote back and she giggled.

"What's so funny?" I jumped as his voice was right behind me. I quickly hid the paper under my lap and shook my head.

"Nothing!" Ginny said too quickly.

I rolled my eyes and turned to look up at him.
"Yes?" I asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Can you help me?" He asked and held out his essay and sat down beside me. I shivered as his leg rested on mine. I could feel the heat radiating through his jeans. His eyes looked amused and I rolled my eyes again.

"No" I said firmly

"Why not? Do you really want me to get a detention?" He asked.

"You should already have one, it was due yesterday" I looked at him. "You're lucky Flitwick likes you"

I said as I snatched his essay.

"Wow, you're a life saver" He said as I handed it back 15 minutes later.

I grinned sheepishly and got up to go to bed. Though on the way, I passed Lavender who was glued to Ron at the mouth.

Ron was now dating Lavender Brown and I began to feel horribly bad for Hermione. She was so upset all the time. Ron was honestly a git sometimes. She looked at me as I passed and I stared at her in pure hate. She flinched back and looked terrified. Good.

Christmas was only 2 days away at the Burrow. Ginny invited me over for Christmas and I agreed to go so I sent another letter to my family, along with their presents.

Harry came too so Jacob was stuck all alone. I felt bad for him. That's why I made sure to get one of the house elves to deliver him a gift from me on Christmas morning. I hoped he liked it. Why wouldn't he? He became just as addicted to Quiditch as the others plus I had a lot of money, coming from my father and my new family, so I decided to get him a Firebolt. Ron freaked out and for a whole week, he was bugging Harry to know what I got him.

I got him, along with Harry, Fred and George some Quiditch equipment and other stuff including candy. I'm sure Ron would be extremely jealous but I didn't care. Jake was special. ;) I got Hermione a book she had been bragging about for months and I got Ginny some very expensive muggle clothing. I found her looking through my magazine the other day and she was going on about an outfit she saw.

I spent so much money on everyone! I even bought small gifts for all 6th year Gryffindors except for Lavender and Pavarti. They didn't deserve it plus I didn't like them. Especially Lavender.