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Chapter Two

Emily's POV

Stepping out of the bathroom, I had expected to be alone, since the girls said, they were already heading down for breakfast. So when I saw Caroline sitting on my bed, I was quite surprised. Especially, when I noticed, that she seemed somewhat troubled.

"I assumed you were already off to breakfast," I said in a quiet voice.

She looked up from the spot that she had been staring at. "I told Lily and Alice to go ahead, because I felt like waiting for you." A small smile appeared on her face and I just had to smile back.

Caroline was such a sweetheart sometimes, that I actually had the feeling, that I had been eating too much chocolate at once. And that seriously never happened, because I could hardly ever have enough of it.

Anyways. "Are you sure, that's the only reason?" I asked, also taking a seat on my bed. It was nearly impossible, to not see, that her grey eyes weren't sparkly as usual.

"No," she whispered, now looking really sad. She ran a hand through her blonde curls. "It's just one of these days again, where I," Care held back for a second, gazing down at her fingers. "I just miss him, Ems."

I sighed. When she said that, it felt like, her heart was breaking all over again and I felt so sorry for her. I knew that she still loved Remus, everyone knew that. But it didn't change the fact, that Remus had literally told her to sod off without any explanation. Sad thing was, I knew exactly how she felt.

And because of that, I had told her over and over again, that he wasn't worth the sorrow. Remus was an idiot, if he had really thought that was the right way to end things with Caroline. "You know, how I think about Remus and what he did, Care." Everyone did, since he broke up with her like that.

But besides that, since yesterday, when Caroline mentioned, that she was 'maybe' seeing Rabastan I thought that was brilliant. Not that I was the person, to recommend a new relationship to forget the last one, but in this case it didn't sound too bad. Plus, a little fun never hurt nobody.

"You also know, that I think, that you could to much better," I said. "What about Rabastan? I thought you liked him?" And as long it was just 'liking' it would not be a problem at the end. Because it would end, that I knew for sure.

Caroline looked at me with a smile and nodded enthusiastically. It only lasted for a second, before it faded again. "But it's not the same."

I frowned slightly. Of course it would not be the same. Remus and Rabastan were two totally different boys. "Explain," I encouraged her.

"With Remus I had butterflies, my knees went weak when he kissed me and I felt like I was the happiest girl alive." I just couldn't help it, but a part of me felt bitter jealousy, as she said that. Sometimes I whished, I could have been in a normal, cute relationship instead of a messy one. Sometimes I whished I didn't get involved with Regulus. But at the end of the day, I knew I would do it all over again if I only got the chance.

"What about Rabastan?"

Care laughed and blushed a bit. "Every time I see him, I want so jump his bones so badly!" She laughed again, getting even redder. "And when he kisses me, it's like I'm drowning and burning at the same time. It's crazy."

Yes. Yes it indeed was crazy. Crazy and addicting. "So why not try something new with Rabastan then?" I suggested carefully. I didn't really want her to jump into a relationship or something like that with Rabastan, because of who he would be in the near future. But he seemed to be a good distraction, so why not try it out?

"So you think I should forget Remus once and for all and go for Rabastan?" she asked, looking a little bit better now.

"Yes, but don't get too emotionally invested" I warned her. "Just have a bit fun and see where it takes you." I had my times, where I gave responsible advices, yes. But sometimes people had to be irresponsible.

Caroline sighed and bit on her bottom lip. "Well, I guess you're right and Rabastan is hot. So why not?" She shrugged and grinned at me. "And Remus will go crazy if he sees me with Rabastan."

I frowned. Maybe. Maybe not. And that wasn't the point of my advice. But whatever, as long as it made her happier. "Since I don't feel like starving today, we should get something to eat."

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"Like I have already told you at the beginning of the year, this final project will be very important to those who aspire a future in the field of potions."

Potions was by far, one of my favourite subjects and I really, really needed this final project to be aced, or I would not get a scholarship and be able to attend an university of my choice. It was far to expensive to get in on my own, that's why I needed good grade. Plus, Slughorn could finally see that I was taking it seriously.

"That's why you will work in groups of four." Exciting murmur filled the classroom, even I got excited, because I already knew, I would be working with my best friends. Or with other words: This project was already aced!

"Now, now," Slughorn hushed the students. "I have already formed the groups of four in which you will be working for the next two weeks." The excitement died immediately. So did mine. It was simply not an option for me to fail this!

"It will be fine," Caroline said, reaching out for my hand and squeezing it. "Everyone in this class, took potions because they are good at it." Fine, that was true, but I still felt bit sick in the pit of my stomach.

"The first group will be," Slughorn conjured a parchment out of thin air and began to read, "Miss Prewett, Miss Evans, Mister Longbottom and Mister Potter." Now that was a good team. I heard Alice squeak in happiness, as she hugged Lily.

"I hate you and your stupid luck, guys," Caroline murmured.

"Second group will be Miss Clearwater, Mister Lupin, Mister Lestrange and Miss Fitzgerald."

Dear Merlin. "What did he just say?" Care hissed. "No, no, no!" She buried her face in her hands, while cursing Slughorn and his beard of a walrus. I was pretty sure, that walruses didn't have beards.

"The third group will be Miss Rosier, Mister and Mister Black and Miss Taylor." Or with other words: I am terribly sorry – not sorry – but there is no way in hell you will be attending an university of your choice, Miss Taylor. I will make sure of that.

"Is he serious?" Lily asked in disbelieve. Her almond shaped, emerald green eyes widened. "Why in the seven hells would he put Sirius and Regulus in one group?" The real question should more be like: Why would he do this to me? He knew exactly how important this was for me.

"Whatever," I sighed, as Slughorn had finished announcing the groups and people were getting up to go and sit with their new assigned partners. "See you in hell, ladies." Even though I really dreaded this situation, there was no way around. So I got up, took my bag and made my way to the back of the class, where I knew Regulus and Aurelia were sitting.

"Hey, Ems!"

Someone. Help. Me. Now. "Hello, Aurelia," I greeted a former good friend of mine and the other girls. The thing was, that Aurelia Rosier had been a part of our clique, but since... since she had decided to date my ex-boyfriend three weeks after he broke up with me, we kind off broke up with her. That was actually sad, because, Aurelia was a really fun and nice girl.

Just as I sat down across from them, Sirius joined us. He looked... well, he didn't look as furious as I had assumed. It was not a secret, that he hated his brother and vice versa, so I was quite surprised, when they just ignored each other, acting like the other didn't even exist. Maybe, just maybe this project could actually work out.

I let my eyes wander through the class, while Slughorn spoke with every group and gave them their project assignment. I caught a glimpse of Caroline, blushing furiously, while Rabastan was sitting across from her, grinning devilish. The sight was just too funny and I couldn't help it, but laugh a little.

"What's so funny?" Aurelia asked, eager to start a conversation with me.

This was so awkward on so many different levels. "Uhm, nothing really. Just something Care said this morning." It wasn't a complete lie.

"Oh," she murmured, looking even sadder. "How is she? And the others? We haven't really talked, since..."

Really? Was she really bringing this up now? "They're fine. I'm sorry that they felt like, they had to pick sides." I truly was sorry, that we all had just stopped talking to her. Maybe a week would have been enough, but months? That was pretty harsh. And I wasn't even mad at her. Not anymore. I knew, that it was Regulus who had approached her and who could blame her, that she had given in? He was perfect after all.

"No, I understand," she shrugged it off. "But I didn't expect you would stop talking to me for months." Her icy blue eyes were clearly filled with sadness about the situation and of course I had to feel guilty.

"You know what? We haven't had a girls night in ages, maybe you could come by tonight and sleep in our dorm?" Now I just had to convince Care not to kill me for inviting Aurelia over. At least I knew for a fact, that Alice and Lily would love to hang out with her again.

"Really?" Aurelia asked in pure disbelieve.

"Sure," I assured. There was no way, I was going to let a certain guy ruin a friendship, that existed long before he came into my life. I never wanted to be that kind of girl.

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"You did what?"

While Alice and Lily were truly happy about what had happened during potions, Caroline seemed like, she was in the mood to kill me.

"Come on, Care," I sighed. "Aurelia was our friend before Regulus and I started dating. I'm not going to let him ruin our friendship for good."

Before she could say anything more, our dorm door opened and Aurelia came in hesitantly. "Hey." It was silent for a few seconds. I looked over to Lily, who was helping Alice set up a table with drinks and snacks for the night.

"Glad, you could make it," Lily said with a smile and trying really hard not to make this more awkward than it already was. She went over to Aurelia and took her bag out of her hands. "Let me take this." With another smile, she turned around and walked to the two beds in the middle that we had pushed together.

It stayed silent for another two minutes. Why was Lily not doing anything? She was the social one after all. "I can't do this guys!" Aurelia blurted out suddenly. "I have to tell you something." She finally closed the door behind her. "You might want to sit down for this."

We all did what she said and sat down. "You have to swear to not tell anyone!", she demanded sternly. We nodded, so she continued. She ran a hand through her wavy reddish brown hair and I realized it had the same shade as Rabastan's hair. Oh, crap. I totally forgot to tell Care, that Rabastan and Aurelia were cousins.

"Regulus and I are not really dating."

Wait, what? I blinked at her in confusion. What did she mean, 'they are not really dating.´

"Please elaborate," Alice urged her to explain.

Taking a deep breath, Aurelia began to pace back and fort in front of us. Clearly thinking about how she could explain whatever was going on to us. "Three weeks after..." she began, but held back.

"That bastard broke up with one of your best friends," Caroline finished the sentence dryly. "Just name it as it is, Aurelia."

She nodded and stared directly at me. "Right. Well, he approached me and asked me... he asked me if I wanted to his wife."

I know, that the first two chapters haven't been a big deal so far, but I just have to get into the story a bit, before all hell breaks looses, which will probably happen next chapter.

But if you liked It so far, I would be really happy about a small feedback.

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