I dropped down on the floor in front of the fire, dropping my head in Angelina's lap. The common room was crowded but silent as a lot of them were studying. But the group decided we weren't going to do anything tonight. They weren't going to study, and I wasn't going to train or think about the tournament for one night. Or at least try not to think about it.

"Hey, I've missed you." Angelina said running her fingers through my hair.

"Next year will be better. No tournament then." I smiled up at her, but she looked sad. "Angelina, what's wrong?"

"Lee and I had a fight."

I sat up and wrapped an arm around her. "What happened? You two never fight."

"We were talking about our future. You know, the time after school. And -" She took in a deep breath. "It seems like our relationship is doomed because we both want to do different things."

"You want to be a quidditch player, right?" She nodded. "And Lee an announcer or something to do with radio."

"Yeah."

"And you both want the house, the kids, the whole thing?"

She sniffed a little as she nodded. "We even have the names picked out."

I took her face in my hands and smiled. "Then everything will be alright. There is no job or distance that can tear you two apart. How I envy the relationship you have. The trust and love. The friendship or the fact that you can make each other laugh at any moment of the day. You got the right one, Ange. Trust me."

"Alec, you -" She stopped as the portrait door swung open. Lee and the twins stepped in. Their arms loaded with snacks. Lee dropped everything on the couch when he notices Angelina next to me.

"Baby, I'm so sorry." He wrapped her in a tight hug, like he was never going to let her go. "Our fight was so stupid. Whatever path we chose, we'll make it work, I promise. I love you so damn much."

Angelina sniffed a little. "I love you too." She pulled back from the hug and kissed Lee fiercely.

"I'm glad that that's sorted." George said as he dropped on the floor to my left.

"I couldn't hear Lee wine and cry a second longer." Fred said taking the other side.

"I wasn't crying." Lee protested. He had pulled Angelina in his lap, burying his head in the crook of her neck.

"Whatever you say, Jordan." The twins chimed.

I chuckled as I leaned my head against Fred's shoulder, my hand wrapped around George's. "I know we said we were all going to hang out. But I'm exhausted." I eyed the couple in front of me. "And I guess you two have some make up sex to do."

They both flush, looking to another direction. The twins chuckled beside me

"Well, I am pretty tired." Angelina said coyly. "Care to join me in my dorm?"

"With you? Always." And two seconds later, they disappeared up the stairs.

"Is it okay if I sleep in your room? My dorm mates have company over too."

"You never have to ask, love." Fred kissed my temple. As George pulled me up, Fred grabbed all the snacks, and we headed upstairs. "You can use the bathroom first."

I nodded and slipped in the bathroom. I did my nightly routine before I took one of the twins quidditch jerseys and pulled it over my head. When I stepped out and they saw me, their eyes darkened with lust, both biting their bottom lip.

"So, you can go in." I said as if I didn't know the effect I had on them in one of their clothes.

"Uhm - yeah – right." George stuttered, both turning red.

Fred's eyes roamed over my body again. "Lee's bed has been cleaned this morning, so you should be good."

"Thanks." I laughed before they both disappeared in the bathroom.

But I wasn't going to sleep in Lee's bed. Not tonight. Tonight, I wanted my boys. I pointed my wand at their beds until they merged together in one large double sized one. Then I crawled under the blankets in the middle of the bed and waited for them.

LB

It was the night before the third task. And the whole day, actually more the past week, everyone had been buzzing with anticipation. All wishing the champions good luck, giving us claps on the back. Whispering what the third task might be. But I ignored them all, just like I told Harry to ignore the articles that vicious Skeeter woman had written. I even heard Draco talk to him about it quietly.

We were going for dinner at Sirius's house and Professor McGonagall agreed to open up her floo in the office for us to pass through. I was the first one at the professor's office. She sat straight at her desk when I entered after knocking.

"Miss Lupin-Black, have a seat." She gave a rare smile and gestured to the chair before her desk. As I sat down, she asked. "How are you feeling about tomorrow?"

"Since I'm not a big fan of mazes, nervous." I said honestly. "But it's not just the task." I looked behind me, but the door was still closed. I turned back to face the professor. "We both know Harry didn't put his name in the goblet. So, whoever did this must have a reason. What if something happens to Harry in there." I leaned closer and whispered. "What if someone comes to get him?"

"I know why that might frighten you and as you know I am not a fan of Mister Potter entering the competition, but it was out of my hands. But I assure you, Alexandra, the maze is perfectly warded. Teachers and Aurors will walk around the perimeter to keep a close eye on things. And if there is a moment you want out or something is amiss, just shoot red sparks in the air and we will be with you in seconds."

That relaxed my shoulders a bit, but my stomach still twisted with unease. Before we could dive further into the conversation, a knock sounded at the door.

"Come in."

And in walked all the rest. First was Harry with Ron and Hermione. Then George, Fred, Angelina, Lee and Alicia. Then Jack and Jazz, their arms looped through each other's. And finally, like he was walking a few metres behind the others, Draco. Ron scowled at the Slytherin, but Draco walked in with confidence and flair that no one in the room had. He stepped to my side, and I smiled at him. He had grown so much this year, I had to crane my neck a little to find his grey, stormy eyes. So much like mine.

"Alright then." Professor McGonagall swiftly rose from her chair. "Now that everyone is here, it's time to get going. Two at a time, please." She said as she walked to the fireplace, right behind me. I took a little floo powder from the bowl and stepped in the fireplace with Draco. "Be sure to be back before ten, miss Black-Lupin."

"Yes, professor." I nodded. My eyes found Fred and George. I gave them a wink before I dropped the floo powder and disappeared.

When we arrived at Sirius's house, he, Moony and Narcissa were already waiting. I hugged them all, even Sirius, before we stepped aside as the rest followed. First was Harry and Hermione, then the twins with a lopsided grin as they looked at me. Angelina and Lee were next, then Jack and Jazz, and lastly Alicia and Ron. Who stood so far apart from each other they both touched the opposite sides of the fireplace.

Sirius clapped his hands together. "Brilliant! Now that everyone is here, we can go outside. It's a beautiful day and Remus introduced me to something that's called a barbecue." He seemed excited about it. I shared a chuckle with Moony. "I've been practicing, don't worry. Nobody is leaving here with food poising."

As we all walked outside and enjoyed the basking sun, I saw Moony stride up to Jack and engulfed him in a tight hug before giving Jazz a squeeze on the shoulder. I wanted to go to the twins, but it would be smart to follow Moony as he steered Jack and Jazz to Sirius who was manning the barbecue. When I came closer, it seemed like he was manning it well, enjoying it even.

"Sirius. This is Jack and Jazz. Alec's friends from Beauxbatons. Guys, this is -"

"Sirius Black." Jazz said with large eyes. "Alec's father."

"One of her fathers." Jack interrupted. I smiled at him, just like Moony.

"Ah, Jack." Sirius's eyes settled on him. "I've heard about you. You dated Alec if I remember correctly."

"I did. Until she left me for England." He pouted at me, a twinkle of humour in his eyes.

Sirius puffed up his chest. "You better not play with her heart, boy." He threatened. It looked ridiculous if I was being honest. And from the way Moony's jaw twitched I knew he was holding back a laugh also.

"Oh, I wouldn't dare. Alec is my best friend. I would never hurt her. And if I would, she would hurt be back twice as bad." He winked at me. "Besides I'm spoken for."

"And Levvi is a very lucky girl." I said.

Jazz huffed. "She's too good for him."

"Probably." He agreed.

Then Moony steered them away and brought over the other guests Sirius didn't know. Lee, Angelina and Alicia. After all the proper introductions and greetings, the groups spread out in the yard. I was sitting between the twins on a blanket on the grass. They both subtly played with the hem of my shirt at my back. I got shivers every time their fingers brushed my bare skin. I was looking around at the others while I listened to Fred and George explain how they wanted to set up shop.

LB

Lee was standing with Sirius at the BBQ, talking and laughing as he tried to flip a burger. Angelina and Alicia were sitting at the large garden table writing things down on a piece of parchment. Harry was sitting with Ron and Hermione at his sides. Ron was lying down, his eyes closed. Hermione lay on her stomach as she revised for her last exam tomorrow. Harry sat against the hedge, his eyes flickering to Draco over and over again. Said boy, was sitting with his mother and Moony. It seemed like Draco felt a little out of place here. Maybe it was because I was the only kid who would talk to him, at least in public. I saw how desperately Harry wanted to go to him, but he didn't move from his spot.

"He seems lonely." George said softly making me jump a little. I leaned my head on his shoulder and hummed.

"I would be too if no one wanted to talk to me."

"Let's fix that then." Fred said with a smile. "Oi, Malfoy!" He called, his voice carried through the air. Draco's blond head lifted and frowned in confusion at Fred. "Come here." He waved him over.

Draco sat still for a few seconds. Then he said something to his mother and sauntered over. "Yes?" He said, short but polite.

"Well, you looked a bit bored sitting with the adults, so why don't you sit with us."

His eyes flickered from one twin to the other before it rested on me. I gave him an encouraging smile. "It was their idea, but they are right."

Draco pursed his lips before he gently settled down on the blanket.

Fred leaned forward with a conspiratorial smirk. "So, Malfoy. Who do you think will win tomorrow? You can be honest. We don't have favourites." He turned to me and winked. I couldn't help but roll my eyes and George huffed a laugh.

"We all know Alexandra is one of the best witches in school -"

"Just in school?" I raised an eyebrow, trying to hold back a grin.

"The whole world." He rolled his eyes, the corners of his mouth lifted upwards. "Happy now?"

"Very." I nodded and leaned further into George.

"So, as I was saying." He shot me a half-hearted glare. "Alexandra is one of the best. She's been training since she was young. She knows things we wouldn't even dream off."

"So, she's your pick?" George asked.

"Yes, but I wouldn't count Har-" He cleared his throat. "Potter out. It seems like everything he does is by accident or coincidence, but that 'luck' might let him win."

"Hmm." Fred tapped his chin. "You make a fair point. Harry does have a way to get himself into trouble and out of it again without any mayor damage." He scratched his jaw and shrugged. "My money is still on our girl, though."

"Our girl, huh?" Draco smirked his typical Slytherin smirk.

Fred seemed to register what he had said and easily answered. "Yeah, our Gryffindor girl. Our champion."

"Whatever you say, Weasley." He laughed a little. It was nice seeing him feel at ease with Fred and George. They make it all look so easy. Harry was looking over at us. Hermione still with her nose deep in a book and Ron was snoring loudly on his other side. I gestured him over with a subtle nod, but he shook his head. He stood and walked to his godfather.