'So you tried the method I told' asked James who was coming out of the class.

'Yeah it worked thank you so much' said Emily 'Hi Fred'

'Hi, do you know how much I hate Mortar?'

'I know by the way we all hate Mortar he is a git' said James

'One day I am really going to play a prank on him you know'

'Keep it down Fred' said Louis 'You should really control your emotions'

Fred rolled his eyes. They headed back to their common room. Fred and Louis sat opposite to Emily and James who started to take their parchment. Fred and Louis shared a knowing look and smirked at James who was completely not aware of them.

'Emily, I have a doubt in Potions' said James 'Look at this one, is it suitable to write like this'

Emily frowned at the parchment in concentration and nodded her head 'almost ok but let me write for you in an appropriate way'. She took the parchment from him and started to write.

The following day passed just like that. Every seventh year was busy with their homework's. Next day was their weekend which means quidditch practices.

'What are you planning for today Emily?' asked James at the breakfast. Emily thought for a minute and replied. 'I only have DADA homework which I may not finish that easily without your help so I will just be in my dormitory'. James frowned at her and said 'Well won't you join us; I mean you can watch us practice so you will get relaxed from all the tension'

'Yeah Emily and by the way you love to take brakes and you enjoy outdoor games' piped in Melody

'Oh I don't know I'm not in the mood to do anything even homework' She sighed. James gave her puppy dog face look which obviously she couldn't resist. 'Fine I will come and join you guys'

'Great then' said James grinning. An hour later Emily was watching her house mates practice. She smiled as James scored a goal. He and his family were so good with this quidditch she thought. His mum, dad, uncle, aunt, brother, sister and cousins were all good at quidditch. She sighed. He was a perfect guy in every way. She was lucky to get him as a friend.

After an hour or two everyone was winding up. She stood up. James was coming towards her with his broomstick over his shoulder. They both smiled at each other as James reached her.

'Enjoyed the game?' asked James

'Very much' replied Emily

'So want to join me now?' asked James gesturing his broom and the one which was laying beside her which she didn't notice. She was taken back a bit. James smiled 'Come on Emmy we will have a game or something'

'No way, I don't want to embrace myself James please let's go inside'

'Emily I know you play quidditch and all so why don't you please join me it will be fun plus I have never seen you play quidditch' said James. When James saw Emily's reaction was same he tried that longing cute look and added 'For me please I know you wanna play'

Emily sighed. He was adorable when he saw her like that. She considered for a moment and said 'Fine James but not for a long time'

'Sure' said James grinning. Emily took the broomstick nearby and took the position. When she saw James smiling she asked 'What, do I look that stupid?' James shook head telling 'Quite the opposite'

'So what should I do? Do you have the Quaffle?'

'Yeah I do have the Quaffle and you know what we do in the games, so at the count of three….. One…. two… three'

Half an hour later they landed to the ground.

'Wow took better than I thought'

'Why didn't you try for teams Emmy?'

'Well I play quidditch for fun and you know I kind of don't like to play matches'

'You are very different from others you know'

Emily didn't say anything but smiled. They started to walk towards the castle in a comfortable silence.

It started to snow when they reached the castle. Emily looked out of the window and smiled. She always loved to see. This was so much fun.

James was on his bed trying to sleep but he couldn't. All he was thinking about was Emily. She was the girl he always wanted. May be he should ask her out. But what if she didn't take it the way he wanted. No he wouldn't risk his friendship. But what if some other guy asked her out. Of course every boy in Hogwarts fancied her secretly. But the only thing is she didn't know that. May he should give some hint to her. If she takes it better he would ask her out. Wow, this would be great if they were together. He sighed. He was acting like a lovesick guy.

It was a couple of days before their winter break. Everyone looked happy discussing their plans to their friends.

James was talking to Fred and Louis in the corridor. James saw Emily coming towards them. But her cheeks were flushed. She looked sort of angry. He was worried. He can't ask her out now, not like this when she was angry. She stopped in front of them.

'We need to talk' said Emily looking directly at James. She didn't look at Fred or Louis. James gulped. He nodded. She turned back started to walk toward the Entrance hall. He looked at Fred and Louis who had the same expression. He followed her. What has he done? Oh no did she know about the asking out thing and took that quite the opposite way? But that's not possible. He didn't even tell to Fred or Louis about that. So why was she angry with him? Maybe the spell he taught her yesterday was wrong, that's why she is furious? But…..

She stopped and turned. They have arrived at a corner near to the Entrance hall. She took a deep breath and looked straight in his eyes and said 'I thought we were friends and I trusted you'

James looked confused and said 'What do you mean by we 'were' friends? We are friends. What's wrong?'

'What's wrong? Don't you act like you don't know anything James?'

'What are you talking about Emily? I have got no idea what you are talking about'

'Oh yeah I forgot you don't know anything' said Emily sarcastically

'Emily, come to the point'

'Look I thought you were different and I told you about my personal life but that doesn't mean I permitted you to make fun of that in front of others especially in my absence'

'What, I never made fun of your personal life to anyone even you can ask Louis'

'I am not talking about Louis or Fred'. She was in the verge of tears. But she controlled herself. 'Let's get this straight you have chosen to be arrogant-'

'Wait, wait a minute who said I made fun of you because I never did and I will never do that, I still don't get you'

'You were the one who told those idiots that I'm a pathetic girl who strives for friends and what did my family do to you, you said to them that they have connections with the dirty world, I thought you respected the muggles but no I was wrong for trusting you, you know what, you stink Potter'

James was dumbstruck. How could he say such a thing about her and her family? Wait first of all he never said such things to anyone, he didn't even think about it. Then who must have said this.

'Emily I think you heard something wrong because as I said before I never ever thought about you like that, no you listen please I didn't tell such a thing I never even thought like that. You remember when you told you like to be alone I told you were a strong person and I didn't mock you in the first place'

She looked a little confused when she thought about this, but no she heard the complete opposite thing there. And she got furious when she thought about her muggle cousins. Two persons knew about her muggle cousins, James and Melody. Melody was with her for the entire time. So it's got be him and the girls were of course talking about him.

'You are a good actor you know Potter, you have no rights to talk about my family, you are no different than a famous spoiled kid who is only famous because of his dad's achievement and some sort of stupid sport he plays. And especially not famous for what he is, not because of his personality'

She was shouting and everyone in the school was watching them. James got furious for what she said about him at last.

'How dare you tell me about like that, you don't know anything about me' shouted James

'Yes I dare Potter,and that's what I'm telling you, you don't know anything about me or about my family'

James saw a tear trickle her cheek. No she can't tell about him like this.

'You…. You don't mean this right?' stammered James 'you don't mean this Emmy'

James clearly saw her confused mixed angry face. But he was so angry to admit that. She didn't answer the last question'.

'Never ever talk to me again Potter' cried Emily 'I don't want to see your face here after'

And she ran away crying. James stood there thunderstruck. He thought he heard Emily's sob a floor above him. It was like yesterday they were getting along like best friends. And now Emily didn't even want to see his face. And he was thinking lately to ask her out but now it became impossible to even talk with her.

What a surprise, more like a shock right? Sorry for updating after a long time. Hope you enjoyed it.