The other Potter boy

Hogsmeade

It was Valentines day when the next Hogsmeade trip came round. Faith and her friends were planning to spy on Proffessor Longbottom and Luna’s date, which just happened to fall on the same day. James and Faith were going for dinner at the Three Broomsticks anyway, Lily and Paulina were busy designing disguises whilst Albus and Rose were sending out orders for countless Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes products.

“Hi.” Faith said, sitting down next to Paulina. They were sat on one of the red sofa’s in the Gryffindor commen room. Lily had told Paulina the password so she could hang out with them more often.

“Hey.” Paulina replied, studying one of the pages in her book.

“What you reading?” Faith asked

“Book about Potions. Researching Polyjuice potion.” Paulina told her, absent-mindidly flicking the page.

“Wow, Polyjuice Potion? That’s… well a little over the top” Faith admitted

“Yeah, but It’s effective.” Paulina argued

“Did you not consider borrowing James’ Invisability cloak? You could fit three of you under that.” Faith told her

“There’s four of us to disguise.” Paulina said rolling her eyes

“Yeah, but it would mean only one would have to take Polyjuice Potion.”

“Good point, That would be easier” Paulina admitted, smiling and shutting the book. “We muggle-born’s always are the clever ones!” She laughed. Faith laughed with her, thinking about Hermione.

“Too true!” Faith grinned.

The next day Faith let Paulina do her hair and make-up for her date, and met James at the school gates. Rose, Albus, Lily and Paulina had already left and were going to meet them outside the Three Broomsticks.

“Hi.” James said blushing nervously.

“Hi!” Faith replied kissing him on the cheek, and taking his arm.

Meanwhile in Hogsmeade Paulina sat crouched behind a statue of Albus Dumbledore, outside the Hogs Head. Slowly she drew her wand and as a middle age witch left the old pub she muttered

“Petrificus Totalus” Imobilising the witch. Paulina dragged the witch into a small cave in some rocks and pulled out a stand of hair. Taking a deep breath she downed the Polyjuice Potion. Her mousey brown hair became platinum blonde, her dark hazel eyes became blue and she grew another several inches.  Five minutes later she emerged, dressed in the witches clothes wobbling in a pair of black stiletto’s.

“According to her I.D, I’m Rita Skeeter.” Paulina said, fumbling with her dress

“Hey! She’s a Journalist! She’s worked for Auntie Luna before.” Lily exclaimed

“Well she doesn’t anymore, according to this she works for the Daily Mail.” Paulina scanned Rita’s I.D again

“Come on guys, let’s go!” Rose exclaimed, impatiently.

Outside the Three Broomsticks  James and Faith stood, ankle deep in snow, huddled for warmth. Paulina, disguised as Rita, strolled over in character.

“Ah the famous James Potter! Wouldn’t mind if I did a quick interview?” She announced loudly

“Err actually..” James began, interrupted by Faith

“Look!” She whispered, pointing at three sets of footsteps, following Rita, in the snow.

“Paulina?” James asked, Rita nodded cautiously. “Wow!” He exclaimed.

“Okay guys, you go in first. We’ll go look in Zonko’s for a few minutes before following.” Faith instructed. Albus popped out from under the cloak.

“Hey I just thought, what if Paulina pretended to Interview me, give her a good alibi!” He exclaimed

“Go for it!” James nodded.

“Okay, go!” Faith grinned as the others entered the Three Broomsticks. Taking James’ hand, she pulled him over to Honeydukes. “Buy me some chocolates?” She hinted. James laughed choosing a heart shaped box of enchanted valentines chocolates, and paying two galleons for it.

“come on, I believe I owe you dinner.” He smiled at her. Faith blushed and snuggled up to him, as they waltzed back towards the pub.