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It was now time for the Gryffindor vs. Ravenclaw Quidditch match. Marnie was sitting next to Atticus in the Ravenclaw stands. The match started and she got engrossed in the commentary. She was meeting with Lee after the match no matter who won. That ended up being Gryffindor. She can't say that she wasn't disappointed.
"That was a good match, wasn't it?" Lee asked her.
"It was."
They sat down by the lake.
"So, what's your middle name?"
"Patrick, what's yours?"
"Rosetta."
Lee smiled. "That's pretty."
Marnie blushed. "I was named after my grandma Rosemary."
"I was named after my paternal great grandfather."
The two of them continued talking until dinner. They walked back inside and at their dinner. They had decided to meet on the Astronomy tower.
"It's a beautiful night, isn't it?" Marnie asked.
"It is. I've been interested in astronomy for awhile now."
Marnie raised an eyebrow at him in surprise.
"My godmother is named after a galaxy, she would show me some stars especially the Dog Star."
Marnie nodded.
"I've noticed that necklace around your neck."
Marnie fiddled with it nervously.
"You don't have to tell me anything."
Marnie said. "I trust you enough to tell you."
"Is it serious?"
"This is the Lockhart family crest, my mum is Gilderoy Lockhart's older sister meaning that I'm his niece."
"So, one of the smartest girls in our year is related to that stupid git?"
Marnie blushed deeply at Lee's compliment.
"I'll keep your secret."
"Thank you, Lee."
He smiled at her. They continued talking another hour and walked back in.
"Mr. Jordan, I expect this from you but Miss Jacobs; I'm disappointed." Professor McGonagall said.
The two of them turned to the stern Transfiguration Professor sheepishly.
"I'll have to give you two detention tomorrow, I usually wouldn't but we're on edge."
They didn't argue with the Professor and continued walking towards Ravenclaw Tower.
"I wish there was an easier route to Ravenclaw tower." Marnie complained.
"I could show you a secret passage way one of these days, if you want."
Marnie smiled. "I'd like that."
Lee smiled back at her. They reached Ravenclaw Tower and said their goodbyes.
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It was the next morning, Marnie woke up. She was still exhausted from her late night talk with Lee. She was the last one awake.
"I see sleeping beauty is awake." Jaq teased her best friend.
"Yep."
"What time did you get in last night?"
Marnie said. "I don't know, maybe around midnight."
"Alright."
Marnie threw the blankets off her and got up. She got her clothes and went to take a shower. After she got dressed, she walked down to the common room.
"Morning, you look tired." Atticus said.
"Thanks." she snapped.
"You were with Lee, weren't you?"
"I was, we didn't get in until midnight so we have detention today."
Atticus nodded. They walked out of the common room and to the Great Hall. After breakfast, she had detention with Lee. The overseer was Professor Lupin.
"So, this is probably your first detention, Jacobs."
Marnie smirked. "I've had my share of detentions but definitely not as many as you, Fred and George, Jordan."
"Colour me surprised." he said, sitting down in a chair and leaning back.
"If you fall, I'm not helping you up."
"Like I told you in Charms, I'm not going to -" Lee started but was cut off because he tumbled to the ground.
"You silly stubborn Gryffindor," Marnie chuckled.
Lee said. "The logic of a Ravenclaw strikes again."
Marnie got up and walked over to help him up.
"I thought you said you weren't going to help me up."
Marnie didn't respond she just held out her hand. She couldn't help but note how beautiful his milk chocolate brown eyes were.
Lee took her hand but instead of getting up he pulled her down next to him.
"Jordan, this isn't funny," she chuckled.
Lee smirked. "Then why are you laughing?"
Marnie just continued laughing which caused Lee to laugh along. Professor Lupin walked over to investigate.
"Sorry, Professor." Marnie apologized.
The professor said. "Detention is over."
Marnie stood up, helped Lee up and they left.
"Well, I'll see you later. Marnie."
"Bye Lee."
They parted ways.
