angel ٭ james potter

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"So, did you guys find out?", Amber questioned.

"They are planning a prank in the slytherine common room.", Athena sighed, reading the muggle book Amber had gotten her during the start of the year.

"Uh huh, it is going to be big. Elyse should not stay there for a while." Kimberley's muffled voice spoke as she was busy eating the chicken wings in front of her.

"These are really good. Try," Kimberley said taking one of the wings and placing it in front of Athena who consumed it within seconds.

"I am on a diet! Stop eating in front of me." Amber scolded to which both the girls in front of her paid no mind. "Where's Elyse?"

"Remember, I told you that we left her with Peter yesterday! Maybe they...", Athena implied.

"Helped each other in potions?" Amber pondered with a confused face.

"Oh my Merlin...", Kimberley mumbled.

"You won't believe what happened!", came Elyse's excited voice as she approached the Ravenclaw table.

"What? Did he ask you on a date?", Athena gushed matching Elyse's excitement.

"Yes!", Elyse confessed sitting next to Amber.

"FINALLY!" All three girls screamed together. This caused the other tables to quiet down for a second before retracting to their own conversations.

"How?", Athena inquired.

"When's the date?", Kimberley interrogated.

"You have to wear the new dress you bought last week!", Amber exclaimed.

Their lunch was spent discussing Elyse's date before the girls had to get to their classes. Athena and Kimberley with the Ravenclaws, Amber with the Hufflepuffs and Elyse with Slytherine.

***

The day of the date fell on the next Hogmeade trip the sixth years had. All four girls were in the Slytherine dorm, getting Elyse ready. Well, Amber was while Kimberley and Athena read the new herbology book that had come out.

"You look so pretty!", Amber whispered, resulting in the other two girls to move their heads towards Elyse.

"Woah. Absolutely perfect!", Athena agreed.

"Merlin...",Kimberley huffed with tears in her eyes, "You have grown so much. Elyse is going on a date, guys. On a date."

"Stop! Kim, you will not cry. The other two will start crying too." Elyse warned.

"Listen," Kimberley spoke rubbing the tears away from her eyes. "A girl asked me if I was free, I told her I was."

"Fuck, I made plans with Drake last minute but-", Amber spoke about her boyfriend.

"Firstly, don't curse! How am I stuck with friends who don't fit their house stereotypes at all? You are a hufflepuff!" Athena huffed. "Secondly, I am so proud of all three of you getting dates this weekend! Don't worry about me. I don't mind the peace I will be getting."

"Are you sure? I can cancel on Drake, he won't mind." Amber suggested.

"I need a break from you guys too. Also, I need to get some stuff. You guys go on your dates and enjoy. It's our last year!", Athena smiled.

"Hell yes!" Elyse exclaimed, grabbing Athena in a hug.

***

Athena walked down the streets of Hogsmeade by herself, one hand inside her pockets to protect her from the harsh cold and other holding a bunch of shopping bags. She had planned to get her friends Christmas presents but only managed to get for a few. Athena diverted her path to Three BroomStick to get herself some warm hot chocolate. The hot chocolate was part of a secret menu and one could only get it if they asked for it specifically.

Athena reached inside, placed her order and grabbed a booth near the door. Absolutely giddy to have her favorite hot chocolate. Deciding she still had plenty of time, Athena was about to grab a piece of parchment from her bag when suddenly someone settled themselves in front of her.

Athena dropped her parchment to stare at the person laden in red, wearing round glasses, in front of her. James (bloody) Potter. He looked flustered as if have being running from something.

"I", Juliet sucked in a breath, "You? What are you doing here?"

"Sorry, that Evans girl is so adamant to go on a date with me. I have been trying to get away from her..." James whispered, looking behind their booth to see the door.

"Lily?" Athena questioned causing James to whip his head back and stare at the blonde.

"Yeah." James agreed, "Can I sit here for a while? Peter is on a date with your friend. Remus and Sirius are snogging in the woods. I really don't have anyone to hide with. If it is fine with you, Angel..."

"It's fine, and my name's Athena." Athena responded, trying to calm her rapid heartbeat.

James smirked, "Oh, I know. Angel just fits you more."

Athena flustered, "Um, do you want to drink something? Hot chocolate?"

"They have hot chocolate here?"

"Only if you ask."

"I will definitely have one then." James picked himself up to go but Athena motioned him to sit and went by herself to get the hot chocolates.

By the time, she reached back to the booth, she saw James chatting with a red head. She stumbled slowly towards the table.

Athena reached and her hand was quickly grabbed by James. He took the hot chocolates off her hands and onto the table, while Athena stared at Lily Evans in front of her.

"Angel, here, is my girlfriend. Can you please let us have a peaceful date?", James spoke as he huddled Athena in his arms.

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