"Alright, come on." Ella gave a false sigh of exasperation and Fred looked hurt. The guy remained uncharacteristically silent on the trip to the dungeons, lost in his thoughts. He was so oblivious to his surroundings that he collided with the stone wall beside the hidden entrance. The girls attempted to hide their amusement, but failed miserably.
On the walk back, Analese studied her friend intently. His expression revealed the internal battle he was currently fighting. Finally, he opened his mouth to speak.
"You like Ella, Fred." Analese took the words right out of his mouth.
"Is it that obvious?" he asked nervously.
"Not at all, mate, but keep it quiet, not everyone is as imbecilic as the guys." she cracked a smile.
"I can't tell her, though. Every time I want to, I choke." his eyes held disappointment. "Some Gryffindor I am." he muttered.
"You've liked her for less than a month and that's next to nothing, compared to me." the girl reasoned. "I've liked the same guy for nearly five years. I have yet to tell him anything."
"Good point. I take back my last comment. Some Gryffindors we are."
"It's funny, actually, many Gryffindors don't have courage in these situations. I mean, look at Ron. It's so obvious that he likes Hermione, but he won't tell her." the pair was taking the long way back.
"That's true, but please, don't compare me to a guy who's afraid of spiders."
Analese chuckled lightly as they climbed to the fourth floor. "I have an idea, but it'll take a lot of work." she stated.
"Anything, I don't care, as long as I don't have to constantly fight with myself anymore." Fred stepped in front of Analese and collapsed onto his knees. Clasping his hands together, he began to beg. "Please, Lese-y, please, please, please." he whimpered.
"Oh, get up, you." she sighed in exasperation heavily. As she side-stepped his kneeling form, he followed her, still on his knees. "If you don't get up this instant, Weasley, you will be on your own with this." she warned him.
Knowing Analese was true to her word, Fred rose to his feet and fell into step beside her.
"So, you'll help me?" he asked fervently.
"Of course. Now, here's what we'll do." Analese told Fred her plan. It would take months of work, but the two friends were up for it.
