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Fall was coming to a close end and December was just around the corner, the students could feel the cold nip in the air, and the feeling around the school was only getting more and more tense. Homework again was pilling up, along with intense classes. Professor McGonagall gave the usual stacks of homework, along with new charm to study every week. Professor Stark had them on research on counter-acting a spell and they would be put to the test to see if they did their homework. After Charlie's yelling and complaining, he figured it was time to no longer be soft with them. Professor Valence wasn't showing any remorse, loaded with homework every night and a research paper that had to be four parchments long. Especially towards Charlie, ever since the Halloween ball, he's been cold towards her. Charlie couldn't blame him, he had every right to hate her and she wasn't going to lie to herself.

Everything was getting harder, especially for the last years. They were pressured more then ever.

One thing that they could at least look forward to was Hogsmeade and the holidays. Charlie and Faye were excited to go together, or at least Charlie thought they were going together.

"Charlie, don't hate me!" Faye said in a sad tone.

"Why would I hate you? You have a date and that's fine! Besides, I can do other things."

"Why don't you hang out with us? I'm sure George wouldn't mind! It'll be great!" Suggesting to her, trying to make her feel better.

"Nah! I'll be fine. Besides, I don't want to intrude on you folks. I'll think of something else to do." she told her as they sat down on the bench outside with their scarves around their neck and putting on their gloves as the cold wind started to pick up.

The students were waiting outside at the grounds of the school, with their muggle clothes on and their coats to keep them warm. They were waiting for the rest of the students to head to Hogsmeade.

Charlie waited with Faye for George; he was late. Faye checked her time as she looked around impatiently, "Where could he be?" she said. Charlie kept an eye for him too, but the moment she turned around, she saw Cedric walking out of the doors. Her face suddenly turned slightly pink, quickly looking away since she could feel her the heat from her cheeks. Turning her back to him, she continued to look for George or Fred; they were always together.

Again she couldn't help but look back at Cedric who was waiting with his friends, they were having a funny conversation since they were laughing. Charlie wondered what they could be talking about; she never knew what they talk about. She just thought boys would be boys. Just then Cedric met her gaze, Charlie knew her whole face turned red but had to keep her cool. So she gave a small smile and nodded to him. Cedric, who did the same but waved.

They could only talk in the library or when ever Faye was around.

They had a strange way of communicating to each other, Cedric hardly makes eye contact when they talk, he always looks at Faye, and while Charlie comments back while looking around, they have a conversation. Faye, who can stand to be in the middle of it all, can't help but laugh and butt in.

Cedric walked towards Charlie's way, Charlie who looked away, pretending to not notice. Passing her he walked towards Faye, "Morning ladies!" he said to her and Charlie. Faye smiled, "Oh great. Are we doing that conversation again?" rolling her eyes. Charlie who stood behind her with her back to her, craning her neck to tell her, "Come on! You know the routine. Besides, I don't like this anymore then you do." Charlie reminded her. "If you don't like it then look at him and talk to him! Cedric, look at her and talk to her." grabbing Charlie she whirled her around.

Charlie caught a quick glimpse of Cedric, who was smiling, while she blushed, as Charlie quickly whirled around her with her back facing hers. "Are you nuts? I'm not going to do that!" she told her. Cedric turned his back to Faye, pretending that he didn't look at Charlie. "You guys are so dramatic! Why can't you just talk and not have me in the picture. This is weird! I've never seen people do this before!" Faye said impatiently as Charlie turned her back again and Cedric turned around to look at Faye again.

"Well, make this the first! Besides, I feel like a spy." Charlie said as she chuckled. "To tell you the truth I feel like I'm talking to a brick wall!" Cedric said while scratching his head. Faye's jaw dropped, "What are you trying to say?" she said felling annoyed, "Am I a piece of brick?" Cedric was quickly trying to cover up but Charlie did the honors, "No hunny! You're a fort build of bricks! The best out of all of the rest of bricks." she said.

Cedric scoffed at her, "Nice cover up." he said in a dull tone, not meaning any of it; while Faye rolled her eyes. "You know what I mean Faye! I'm lost for words when it comes to you. You're like the weird sister I've never had!" Charlie quickly said, as she gave a quick hug and turned back around.

"So what are you doing today?" he said, as he looked at Faye, "I'm going to hang out with George today." Faye answered him. Charlie laughed, "You're not hanging out with Charlie?" Cedric said in an awe tone. "She's got a date and I'm not intruding it. Besides, I'll find better things to do." Charlie said as she continued to keep an eye out for George.

"Why don't you take Charlie? She doesn't have anyone to go with!" Faye said quickly. Charlie had an instant urge to kick her from behind, but held back, giving a short hysterical laugh, "O, I highly doubt that." she said.

Cedric's face slightly turned into a frown, "I can't. I already have a date." he said in a dreaded tone. Charlie didn't have to see his face to understand what he was meant, "Oh yeah! You're going with Ann! I forgot about that." she suddenly turned around to look at him. "But you don't have to-" Faye was trying to assure him but he said, "I promised her I would. Even if did say it when I wasn't mentally stable. I promised and I'll keep to it. Even if I don't want to go with her."

Charlie saw the earnest look she always wanted to see in him, it was maturity but also responsibility. Smiling at him, not realizing that she had broken the strange way they talk, she said, "Spoken like a true gentlemen." it was earnest and truthful. Cedric smile back at her, "Thank you." he said, as they looked at each other. Faye who was in between them looked on at both of them, giving a coy smile. Charlie knew that familiar smile from Faye, it was the 'something's-going-on-here look' Charlie quickly looked away and said, "Let's find your date. I'll see you around Cedric." covering herself up from the staring. Grabbing her hand she dragged Faye away from Cedric.

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