Black Soul- George Weasley

The One With The New DADA Professor

Astraea was seated in the Gryffindor common room, reading in front of the fire when the Quidditch team entered looking glum. She closed her book and turned to look at George as he sat down with a humph next to her.

"What's wrong?" she asked him concerned. Instead of answering, George buried his face in her neck. She stroked his hair gently and he kissed her neck making her giggle. She felt him smile.

"Talk to me love", she told him gently.

"We are not playing Slytherin, we are playing Hufflepuff", answered her Fred.

"Is that why you are sad?" she asked George.

"Yes", he replied his breath on her neck making her smile a bit.

"Why is that bothering you?" she asked again.

"Flint's excuse is that their Seeker's arm's still injured," said Fred, with a sigh. "But it's obvious why they're doing it. Don't want to play in this weather. Think it'll damage their chances. . .

"But you won Hufflepuff last time in what like five minutes", Astraea frowned at him still stroking George hair. He sat up and looked at her.

"We were playing in completely different conditions!" said George. "They got a new Captain, your friend Diggory, and he's put a very strong side together! He's an excellent Seeker! Slytherin is trying to wrong-foot us"

"Calm down baby", Astraea pecked his pouty lips. "I'm sure you will kick-ass"

George slumped back.

"Hey look at me", she told him and he did. "Even if you don't win, you'll still be my number one".

George smiled and kissed her deeply.

"You know I really hate that you are dating", Fred grumbled and left.

Astraea and George laughed.

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The next day, Astraea was on her way to Defense Against The Dark Arts when she ran to none other than Cedric Diggory.

"Wotcher Black", he greeted her.

"Hey Diggory", she smiled. "Congratulations on making Quidditch Captain and Seeker".

"Ah you heard", he smiled.

"Indeed, word travels fast here", she laughed.

"How are you holding up with you know... everything?" he asked her with concern.

"As if my life was butterflies and daisies before", she rolled her eyes.

"Still", he frowned.

"If you ignore it, it will go away", she smiled sadly.

"That's the spirit", he smiled. "Where you headed?"

"DADA", she replied. 

"Where is your escort?" he wiggled his eyebrows.

"I had to run to the ladies room, he will meet me there"

"I'll walk you, I have Charms"

When they arrived, George was waiting outside. He immediately frowned upon seeing Diggory.

"Wotcher Weasley", he smiled.

"Diggory", he nodded back, his arm wrapping around Astraea.

"See you on the field", Diggory winked at George.