Mischief Managed

7

Once I was finally released from the hospital wing I told the boys I wanted to go for a walk. Of course all 4 of them wanted to come with me to make sure I'm fine. We were given permission to go down to Hogsmeade so we walked down there and went shopping. After shopping for a bit we decided to go to Honeydukes and grab some butterbeer and snacks since dinner wasn't for another few hours. I loved enjoying time with my boys more than anything else in the world. After Honeydukes we went to Zonko's (because the twins begged me) and walked around for a bit. After we were bored of Hogsmeade we decided to just sit by the Black Lake and discuss our Christmas plans.

"Well Mira is spending Christmas with us this year."

"How come you guys always get to spend so much time with her outside of school?"

"Because mum and dad were best friends with her folks." Oliver pouted and i kissed his cheek.

"It's okay Oli, once we're out of school I'll make special trips to see you how does that sound?" Oliver blushed and I giggled. The 5 of us sat there until dinner time just enjoying each other's company. We walked into the Great Hall and ate dinner (which was delicious as always) and then we parted ways to go to bed.

I was awoken by a scream and went downstairs to see what was going on. I saw nothing in the common room and was very concerned. I walked back up the stairs and listened by all of the girls doors and didn't hear anything. I went to the boys dorms and heard some muffled talking inside the door that i knew belonged to Cedric and some of his friends. I knocked on the door and Cedric answered.

"Hey Mirabella, what's going on?"

"I was woken up by a scream, did you hear it?" Cedric nodded and stepped out into the hall.

"Come with me." Cedric and I walked down to the common room and sat on the couch side by side.

"I woke up all the guys asking if they heard it and they said they didn't. Started calling me a crazy bloke and telling me to go back to bed. But you heard it too..what does this mean?" I shrugged and started wondering. Cedric and I sat there in silence for a little bit before I figured I'd ask him.

"Cedric, was your dad really friends with my mom?" Cedric's eyes widened and he looked me in the eye.

"Friends? My dad was in love with your mum. He and her dated when they were in their 4th year. He talks about her all the time."

"What happened between them?"

"Dad never said. He just always said he was ashamed of losing her. She was his first love, when he found out she passed away he didn't talk to my mum for a week. Dad tried to go see if you and your dad were okay but said he couldn't find you all. He was scared that something had happened to you. He was so relieved when I told him you were at school. He says you look so much like your mum, except for the hair."

"Cedric, do you think your dad could tell me about my mom? Everytime I ask my Aunt Liza she gets upset." Cedric nodded and smiled.

"I'm sure he'd love that. Maybe we can see each other during Christmas break?"

"Actually I'm spending Christmas with the Weasleys this year. But after this year is up I'm sure Aunt Liza wouldn't mind having me visit."

"Great, I'll talk to dad over the break about it and write you."

"Thanks Cedric. This really means alot to me." I hugged Cedric and he hugged me back softly. We stayed like that for a long time until I let go and we stayed up talking about quidditch and other things. I didn't go to sleep that night again but I did gain a new friend who could help me discover more about my family and past.