Charlie

Chapter five

"Tonight, me and you are going shopping." I told Harry as we shuffled in a line in the canteine, grabbing what we wanted for lunch.

"Sorry, i'm busy." He replied. 

"Doing?"

"Making a film." He smiled and i gave him a nudge with my elbow, indicating that he should shut up. "Okay, fine. I'll go shopping with you." 

"You make it sound like it's a chore!" I laughed as i reached the cashier and handed her the money. I began making my way over to the table with Harry by my side until I spotted Amelia Bond sitting with a few girls from the maths department and decided i should save her from potential social suicide; It would also keep Harry happy if brought her over. "Amelia!" I beamed as i left Harry and approached the table. 

"Oh hi, Charlie." She smiled, contrasting to everyone else sitting on the table. I sensed by the dirty looks i was recieving that i wasn't welcome at this side of the caffeteria. 

"Um, me and Harry actually wanted to talk to you." 

"You and Harry?"

"Yeah, over at that table." I smiled awkwardly and pointed at our table. 

"Are you sure? No one knows me over there." 

"They know who you are, don't worry." I reassured her and pulled her arm, making her get up. We walked over to the table and Amelia stood beside it as i sat down. "Amelia, sit down silly." I laughed and she smiled, taking a seat beside me. Harry watched her as she sat down and kicked my leg hinting a thank you. 

"So you wanted to talk to me?"

"No, we were getting you out of an awkward situation." Harry smiled, showing his dimples. 

"Oh," She echoed his smile. "Thank you, i don't think they really like me to be honest, i sort of just sat there and watched them get excited about solving equations but each to their own i suppose." 

"It's fine, don't feel bad. Did you see the looks i got while i was over there?" I added and Amelia nodded, smiling. "How has it been living here so far?"

"Not great actually, my parents aren't in the best place and my brother really hates school so he takes it out on everyone and i don't exactly have friends." She replied, shyly laughing. 

"You do have friends." I smiled with wide eyes, hinting that i meant Harry and I. 

"How old is your brother?" Harry questioned.

"He's 10. Maybe it's just his age that makes him unbearable to be around or maybe it's because my dad has no time for him when he's working." She paused for a long moment. "I'm talking to much, i'm sorry." 

"No no no," Harry shook his head. "It's a good thing." 

"Harry's good with kids you know, maybe he could bring him out one day, play football, do whatever boys do?" I looked at Harry who nodded in agreement.

"Yeah, definitely, that'd be cool." 

"No, i wouldn't make you do that." She laughed. 

"I wan't to." Harry smiled his usual grin.

"Amelia, what are you doing tonight?" I asked and she shook her head. 

"Nothing, why?" 

"Maybe you and Harry could take your brother out." I suggested and Harry looked at me.

"But i thought you wanted to go shopping?" He asked. 

"I do but her brother needs you more than i do. We'll go sometime this week, it's not like i don't see you everyday anyway."