A.L.S.O

6

Lexi

Bare foot running through the forbidden forest as the ancient magic trailed behind me as unforgivable curses were yelled. One hitting me in the shoulder when suddenly I was in a cottage. I wasn't hurt but as i looked around i saw them. Ominis, Natty, Poppy, Imelda, Asher, and Sebastian all lifeless. I ran straight to Sebastian, praying, pleading, that he was there. That he was alive. His eyes shot opened making me jump back. There was no pupil. No color. Only white. "Look what you did to us. You should have left well enough alone. Freak!" Feeling like I had just been thrown into a different setting I looked around and snow covered ground until I saw the centaur. "A.L.S.O is near. A.L.S.O is the end." The setting dissolved to just darkness."Avada Kedavra!"

With a jolt force myself out of my nightmare. I had gotten used to the nightmares but this one was different. They were usually about Rookwood and goblins. I had never once had a nightmare about my friends. They also never felt this real. Therefore I never went back to sleep. The image of all my friends dead and the word A.L.S.O haunted me.

"Are you even listing it me?" Imelda said as the pair walked to the great hall for breakfast.

"Sorry I was thinking."

"You got in pretty late last night. How was it?"

"You know what." I smiled. "I actually had fun. We're going to the Gryffindor party tonight."

"Exciting! A party where his dorm is only a few steps away." Imelda winked.

"Don't be dirty." I scolded.

"You should be happy you didn't have to hear Sara go on and on last night."

"What was she on about?"

"Sebastian said yes to a date. Apparently Sara's idea of a date is taking a walk. But she kept going on about what is she going to wear, what shirt with go with his eyes. How cute they look together? It was gross."

"I probably would have bit her head off if I was there." I laughed hiding the face that I was actually pissed. But why i didn't know.

"Honestly I'm surprised he said yes."

"What do you mean?"

"Oh Sara and Anne do not like each other. Goes all the way back to first year. Sara was mean to Anne and even tho Anne can hold her own. Sebastian's always been protective."

When we had made it to the great hall for breakfast Imelda spotted Leander and was waved over to him, leaving me alone. Scanning the hall i was looking for at least one other member of the group, however i didn't find either one of them. Figuring i knew where they were i grabbed an apple from the table next to me and started going out of the hall until i was stopped by Garreth.

"Morning." He smiled.

"Morning."

"Care to eat with me?" He held out his hand. I thought about it for a moment. Usually I ate with the boys but since they were not here and i was hungry. So hungry one apple wouldn't hold me over. I placed my hand in his and he guided me to his friends. Luckily for me, Natty was there so she had someone else to talk to while Garreth talked to his friends.

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The day passed by agonizing slow. I still have yet to see the boys. After breakfast I checked the UnderCroft, the weren't there. I then checked the astronomy tower where the boys where known for wondering, they were no where to be seen. Finally I went to their common room thinking i would at least find Ominis taunting the first years at the windows. They weren't there either. Giving up my search I sat on the green couch. I figured they would find me.

I sat there reading a book for hours. When i was done with said book i realized that the Gryffindor party had already started.

Running up the grand staircase was more then i bargained for. I figure after a whole year of running from things trying to kill me, I could run up a few measly stairs. Nope, no i couldn't. Turning the last corner to the Gryffindor common room i saw the red headed boy leaning against a wall.

"I'm so sorry. I lost track of time."

"Darling it a party just cuz it starts at 6 doesn't mean you have to come a 6. Actually since you're 'late' all eyes will be on us. So I say walk with your head high." Garreth smiled grabbing my hand and leading us through the tunnel.

All eyes were in fact on us. Or rather our hands. It was no secret that we had enjoyed our date. It was all everyone could talk about. Most of it was about me seeing a blood traitor. He lead us over to get drinks. As Garreth was pouring the totally spiked punch my eyes finally found him,

Sebastian.

Asher and my two best friends sitting near the fire place. Ominis was on the couch, the back of his head was towards me. Asher was on the other side of the couch leaving a spot in the middle. Sebastian was on the red armchair......with Sara on his lap making out.

"I'll be right back." I had to scream at Garreth cuz the music was blaring.

"Ok." He said turning back to his friends.

Walking over to the boys i took a seat between Asher and Ominis.

"Hey Lexi." Ominis smiled.

"How do you always know it's me?"

"Lavender and pine. You smell like Lavender and Pine."

"So umm where have you guys been all day? I tried looking for you."

"Oh well Seb was on his date, Ash and I had some business to take care of in hogsmeade." Ominis leaned closer to my whispering in her ear. "I'm going to say this. At times like these I'm so glad I can't see. They have been going at it for about 12 minutes. I don't think either of them have taken a breath."

"I would like to be able to unsee it." I whispered back.

"What are you two whispering about?" Sebastian asked.

"How much I despise the color red." I said.

"Darling I hope you know this is the wrong place to be saying that." Garreth laughed sitting on the back of the couch over me handing me a drink. "I was beginning to think you ran away."

"I obviously didn't get far enough did i?" I laughed.

"No you didn't."

"I'm tired, next time give me a five minute head start." I smiled.

"Will do. What are you doing Saturday?"

"Don't think anything. Right boys?" I turning my head seeing Ominis shake his head, Asher shrugged his shoulders, and Sebastian was back to making out with Sara. "I guess not."

"What do you say to going to hogsmeade and actually staying there this time?" Garreth smiled.

"I make no promises in us staying there but sure." I smiled.

"Garreth you need to come see this." Leander came up pulling him away.

"Find me before you leave." Garreth yelled as he disappeared in the crowd.

"You two seem to be getting serious." Asher said.

"I guess, I mean he's fun to be around."

"Just remember I don't think I can handle a gryffindor as a brother in law."

"Damn bruv you're thinking way to far. Who knows I might just marry a durmstrang."

"Please tell me you're joking."

"I don't know let's find out."

"You know what no. I'm making a rule you are not allowed to get married until you 35."

"I'll still be hot at 35 that's fine." I laughed.