Melodies of the Lyre

Chapter 15

It was now right before the Hogsmeade weekend before Valentine's Day, Amber was walking out of Charms when a familiar dreadlocked boy walked up to her.

"Oh, hey Lee," she greeted.

He smiled at her. "Do you have a date to Hogsmeade this weekend?"

"No, do you have any idea who's free?"

Lee smirked. "Well, that's why I'm here."

"I'll go to Hogsmeade with you, Lee."

The dreadlocked boy nodded and said. "I'll meet you in the courtyard."

"Okay."

The two of them went their separate ways.

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It was now Saturday, Amber woke up and quickly changed since she got up a little late. It's a good thing she didn't need to impress the dreadlocked boy she's known since she was around eight. She walked out to the courtyard wrapping her Hufflepuff scarf around her neck tightly.

"Hey Amber!" Lee greeted enthusiastically.

"Hey Lee."

The duo started walking towards Hogsmeade. Once there, they went to the Quidditch Supply shop. She bought Tim a birthday gift. After that they went to the pet shop so she could buy some food for Orpheus and a cat toy. Thirdly, they went to The Three Broomsticks to grab some butterbeer. They began talking. There was definitely a connection between them mainly their close relationship with a certain metamorphmagus. Lee definitely made Amber laugh with all the stories he told her about their pranks including the one they played on the Slytherin in her first year when he insulted her.

"I had a lot of fun today, Amber."

"Me too."

He walked her back to the Hufflepuff common room and gave her a hug.

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It was a couple days later, Amber found Lee outside with the twins. She walked over to them.

"Your girlfriend is here, Lee," Fred smirked.

Lee looked over and smiled at Amber.

"Do you have a moment to talk?"

Lee nodded, got up and walked away with Amber.

"So, we definitely have a connection but I don't want this to be anything serious."

Lee smirked. "I didn't think it would be that easy for you to admit that you're obviously pining for your Slytherin best friend."

"Who told you I fancy Tim, which I don't," she denied.

"Dora has a different opinion, she said most of your letters sound like
you're jealous about all the girls fawning over your best friend who you fancy."

Amber blushed.

"So, do you fancy him or not?"

"I do, I have since Christmas."

Lee nodded.

"So, do you mind if this isn't anything serious?"

Lee shook his head and said. "No, not at all."

Amber smiled at the dreadlocked boy. They continued walking around the grounds laughing and talking.

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It was now the match for the Quidditch Cup. Amber was nervous for her friends. She walked out to the Quidditch Pitch she had talked Melissa into accompanying her. She only came out when Hufflepuff was playing. They reached the Quidditch Pitch and the match started. She intently watched the game and cheered whenever Gryffindor scored points.

The score was two hundred and thirty-twenty when the seekers Harry and Malfoy started diving after the snitch.

"Potter has caught the snitch, Potter has caught the snitch!" Lee exclaimed.

Amber grinned happily. After the game she went to go congratulate the team. She found Katie first and hugged her. She then found her boyfriend and they shared a chaste kiss.

"You're welcome to come to the celebration," Lee smiled at her.

Amber said. "Thanks for the offer, Lee but I need to go meet Tim."

Lee nodded and gave her another chaste kiss before she walked away.

"You know it's sad when your girlfriend ditches you for her best male friend," Fred remarked.

Lee shook his head and said. "It doesn't bother me actually. I know she fancies him."

"It doesn't bother you that your girlfriend fancies another bloke?"

"No, it doesn't. I've known her since she was little. She's like a mini version of Dora in a way so it's like kissing my god-sister. It was her idea that this wouldn't be too serious."

The twins nodded.

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It was now the last Hogsmeade weekend of the year. The duo were on their double 'date'. Amber with Lee and Tim with Katie.

"So, the only good Defence teacher we've had has resigned."

"Thanks to Snape," Lee said.

Katie said. "He did the right thing though, I don't think my family would want me to be taught by a werewolf."

They didn't know the whole story so Amber didn't say anything more. The quartet was walking out of the The Three Broomsticks.

"Tim?" Katie asked.

The brunette turned towards his friend.

"Let me talk to you alone for a second," she said.

Tim nodded. She led him away from Lee and Amber.

"So, what's up?"

"You're clearly smitten with our dear sweet Amber."

Tim sighed said. "You're not the only one to notice that, Katie, all the girls I've 'dated' noticed that I'm clearly smitten with my best friend."

"Why haven't you told her?"

"I have so much to lose if she doesn't feel the same way, she's my best friend. She seems happy with Lee," he said, glancing at the couple in the distance.

Katie whispered. "That's what you think."

After the little chat they caught up with the other couple.