CARA MIA - THEODORE NOTT

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Walking towards the quidditch field I look down and realise I'm not wearing my quidditch jumper. It's Theo's. You'd think it wouldn't be that noticeable but the capitalised 'Nott' on the back says otherwise. So, I take it off and decide to freeze the entire morning. It's fitness this morning so I'll warm up fast enough.

Everyone has arrived by the time I make it to the field. The grass is cold and wet and I notice Theo talking with Mattheo.

"You left this in the common room." I hand Theo his jumper as he looks down at me.

"It's cold, you want it?"

"No." I walk away to the front of the crowd to start the exercise.

Marcus Flint isn't the nicest guy on Earth but he is one of the best quidditch captains Slytherin has ever had. Our trainings are hard core and it's what makes us have the upper hand.

"Brown! Demonstrate!" Flint yells after explaining the drill. Therefore, I run out and complete the drill with everyone following after I finish.

This morning is hard and I'm craving a warm shower before breakfast this morning. Normally, Marcus doesn't let us out until 7:15am meaning we have 15 minutes to get back to our dorms and get ready for the day. Hoping he is feeling kind today so I don't stay sweaty for the whole day.

"Hufflepuff is versing Gryffindor this weekend. That means everyone will attend and take notes on the Gryffindor's strengths and weaknesses." Marcus scolds us.

Every single Gryffindor game it's mandatory we attend to take notes. Weaknesses like Harry's glasses, the twins joking around, and Wood not being able to fly upwards swiftly. Strengths are Oliver Wood, the twins having great aim, and Harry having the best broom ever created. Those are the mains and everyone else is not as big a threat to us.

"Thanks." He dismisses us reasonably early this morning which is exactly what I wanted.

Picking up my stuff I start the trek back to the Slytherin dorms.

"Jade! Wait!" I turn around to see Theo jogging towards me.

"So, how are you?"

"Sweaty and yourself?"

"Now that's a way to get my attention." He jokes.

"My mission in life." Rolling my eyes he realises I'm not wanting to talk to him right now.

"Why'd you give me back my hoodie?"

"It's yours?" I'm done playing this guys mind games.

He laughs awkwardly, "well, see you in potions."

"Mhm." I slightly smile then continue walking faster than him. If he wants to talk he has to chase after me, literally.

Since I get back at 7:05am this morning I take my time to get ready with the girls.

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Time has gone so fast this term. It's already week three meaning most of our assignments are due and exams are creeping closer. The practical for amortentia in potions is happening today. Might be awkward again since Theo took me on a date, gave me his jumper, and then went back to his usual self. I've remembered my self respect now though and will no longer try with him. Might start to pursue Cedric Diggory or even Fred again, that one should be easy.

As we all sit in the great hall eating our breakfast I leave mine untouched. Too many thoughts are in my mind to even begin to pick up my fork. I look around and my eyes make their way over to the Gryffindor table. Locking eyes with George I smile then he taps Fred who turns immediately nodding his head at me. I wave back and get some stares from my friends.