In your Dreams (G.W.)

The Pocket Watch

None of the five had the heart to sit at the Hufflepuff table with his seat empty beside them. George had taken Y/N to the Gryffindor table . She was now protectievly squished between Fred and George. George was obviously holding her hand.Al sat beside Ron facing Y/N. Fiona sat with Penny and Cho at the Ravelclaw table. Val and Marc sat between some fourth years away from their year mates to avoid unnecessary questions and whispers. Dumbledore came to his dias to address everyone. "Good evening, children.Now, we have two changes in staffing this year.We're pleased to welcome back Professor Grubbly-Plank... who'll be taking Care of Magical Creatures... while Professor Hagrid is on temporary leave.We also wish to welcome our new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher... Professor Dolores Umbridge.And I'm sure you'll all join me in wishing the professor good luck." Y/N's eyes drifted along the table to be blurred by something very pink that was in total contrast with everyone at the teachers' table. A toad-like , short and stout woman sat with an unnatural smile plastered to her face beside Snape.

 "She was at my hearing. She works for Fudge." Harry whispered to all of them. Before anyone could say anything , the pink toad had cut Dumbledore off, mid-sentence and had walked towards the front addressing them, "Thank you, headmaster, for those kind words of welcome.And how lovely to see all your bright... happy faces smiling up at me.I'm sure we're all going to be very good friends." The voice was so dripping with so much sugar that it gave Y/N a stomach ache. "That's likely" said Fred and George in sync. Y/N elbowed George and smacked Fred's thigh as Umbridge looked their way."The Ministry of Magic has always considered... the education of young witches and wizards to be of vital importance.Although each headmaster... has brought something new to this historic school... progress for the sake of progress must be discouraged.Let us preserve what must be preserved... perfect what can be perfected... and prune practices that ought to be prohibited." She continued with that annoying smile plastered on her face."Thank you, Professor Umbridge.That really was most illuminating." Dumbledore thanked the pink thing and clapped and all of them followed as she made her way back to her seat. "Illuminating? What a load of waffle." Ron scoffed. "What does this mean?" said Harry. Hermione looked at Y/N who nodded and said,"This is it." "It means the Ministry is officially interfering at Hogwarts" said Hermione.

Y/N stood still infront of the barrels hole. She couldn't muster up the courage to step into the circular common room. There was already a queue of students behind her , growing impatient by the minute to get to their dorms after such a tiring day. She was obviously oblivious to this. "Hey, MOVE." "Shut up and leave her alone" someone scolded near Y/N's left ear and she snapped out of her trance. She suddenly felt two hands on each of hers. She looked to find Elizabeth and Neena, her two roommates standing on either sides of her. She then turned around to look at the queue and immediately got out of their way, apologizing.She stood aside as the students entered into the common room one by one with happy faces. They were all afterall home. Y/N felt jealous . "Gissy, where have you been?" asked Lizzy to a slightly panting Augusta. "George....George Weasley is waiting for you by the kitchens" she said trying to calm her heavy breathing. "We are waiting for you here,okay" Neena squeezed her hand a little. She nodded and walked away.

George stood leaning against the wall of the kitchen. He stood up straight as he saw her approaching. His heart broke into a thousand pieces as he looked at her sad and defeated face. He knew she hadn't entered the common room yet, given her robes were still on her. He took her hands in his and kissed her knuckles and pulled her into a hug. Y/N's nerves calmed down a little as she stood wrapped in his arms."Should I come with you?" he asked placing his chin on her head. She nodded into his chest." Lizzy,Gissy and Neena are waiting for me. Don't worry I'll be okay, I think", came Y/N's muffled voice from his chest. He pulled her face from his chest in his palms. Their lips collided.This kiss was so gentle and full of care that some Y/N felt a little burden lifting off her chest. George was stroking her cheekbones with his thumbs gently. Y/N sighed into the kiss as their lips moved rhythmically, filling her with warmth. George pulled away panting slightly and moved on to press his wet lips on her forehead. "Just send Bitsy whenever you need me, okay?" she nodded. "Harry is in a spot...." continued George. "What?" Y/N looked attentively. "Seamus and him had a spat back in the common room. Most of the Gryffindors think he is a lying git. That Prophet thing has got to them. They even think.... it was an accident.... Cedric" George pulled his hands away from her face. Y/N was outraged at this thought. "What!! He really thinks that it was a.... fucking ACCIDENT!! PREPOSTOROUS" Y/N shouted. "I will teach that Finnigan a lesson....Bloody idiot" She said through gritted teeth. "Hey hey!! Almost all of the Wizarding World is being fed this right now! We know the truth , but they don't! We have to do something that will expose the truth. Fighting Seamus won't solve our problem" George held squeezed both her shoulders. "You are actually defending him right now!!" scoffed Y/N. "No,love. Don't get me wrong!I - I didn't mean it- I am sorry" he shrugged. "Erm.... Um.... I think.... I should leave" she said turning around. "Wait" George fished something out of his trouser pocket. "I wanted to give it to you on your birthday, but it wasn't ready and I couldn't....er.... find a right time after that" he said scratching the back of his neck. Y/N took it from his hands and pressed a kiss on his cheek and waved him goodbye.

"Are you ready?" Lizzy gave her hand a little squeeze. She nodded. Everyone had entered into the common room by this time. They were the last ones left. Gissy went in first followed by Lizzy, Y/N and Neena. Y/N's eyes remained closed shut as she walked into the warm and cozy common room. She slowly opened her eyes and looked around. Nothing had changed a bit, except everything had changed. She walked towards the couch and lowered herself into it. Tears had started to flow down her cheeks as she carressed the seat beside her which was his favorite spot. It is not too near the fire or too faraway. The position is perfect, keeps you warm as much as your body needs . Echoed his voice in her head. She let out a loud sob and put her face in her palms. Gissy and Neena immediately sat beside her putting their arms around her, while Lizzy ran her hands over her hair ,standing infront of her. Something fell on the floor from Y/N's lap and between Lizzy's feet. She bent down and picked it up. Y/N removed her hands from her face and took the package from Lizzy's hand. It was the gift George had given her. She slowly started to remove the wrapping as Lizzy sat down on the floor with a hand on Y/N's thigh. "Looks like a pocket watch, isn't it?" remarked Gissy. Y/N opened it carefully. A fresh lot of hot tears fell on her cheeks as she looked at it. It was like a miniature grandfather clock at The Burrow. There were two hands which had her and Cedric's pictures on them. The other door had a moving picture of them smiling into the camera which was taken last year, before the Yule Ball. Her hand was at 'Mortal Peril' while Cedric's hand rested on 'Home' now.