Learning From The Ashes: Book 2, Year 4

Chapter 10

Hey all! There was a reason I made this story rated M and there is a little bit of that in this chapter! Enjoy!

     Sitting in the Great Hall for lunch the next day, I couldn't wipe the smile off my face. I was sitting with my three best friends for the first time since Harry and I's names had been chosen.

     "Hi, Harry." Pavarti and Padma Patil said, walking passed us as Harry just nodded in greeting.

     I glanced at Ron who had a surprised look on his face. "Twins. Nice."

     "You're nauseating." I told him, shaking my head.

     I knew Harry had no idea the twins were even remotely interested in him, as he was too busy being head over heels for Cho. I felt slightly guilty, as I knew she was in love with Cedric and he was absolutely smitten with her, but it wasn't my business to tell, as they didn't advertise it around the school.

     "I can't believe it! She's done it again!" Hermione snapped, slamming the daily profit down on the table in front of us before reading a section out loud. "Miss Granger, a plain but ambitious girl seems to be developing a taste for famous wizards. Her latest prey, sources report is none other than the Bulgarian bonbon, Viktor Krum. No word yet on how Harry Potter's taking this latest emotional blow."

     I burst out laughing so loud the entire hall glanced our way. "Bulgarian bonbon? That is actual gold. Like, so wonderful. I physically can't express how much I love that."

     "Shut up, Callie. It isn't funny." Hermione scolded, shrinking in her seat and attempting to hide the blush on her face from the eyes of our audience.

     "It's hilarious, Herms! Okay, maybe not the part where it makes you look like a slag sleeping with Harry and Krum, but the part where they call Krum a Bul-"

     "Bulgarian bonbon. We know."

     "Exactly. That is a high point in literature, right there." I smirked at her annoyed expression.

     "I think you have your own bonbon to worry about." She shot. "One who is looking at you right now."

     I whipped around, seeing Niklaus already staring at me. He blushed slightly before smiling and waving. I smiled happily and waved back before turning back to face Hermione.

     "Bonbon is right." Ginny said.

     "Keep it in your pants, Gin. You're still a baby." I laughed.

     "Yes, Ginny. Please." Ron groaned.

     "Parcel for you, Mr. Weasley." I heard a small voice say, as I looked up and noticed it was Nigel, a sweet boy who was younger than me.

     "Thank you, Nigel." Ron smiled, before leaning close to his ear and whispering. "Not now, I will later."

     Nigel turned and walked away, his shoulders slumping slightly.

     "What was that about?" Harry asked.

     "I told him I would get him yours and Callie's autographs." He shrugged.

     "You're a monster." I laughed at my friend as he opened his package.

     "What the hell are these?" He exclaimed, dragging a horrid colour garment from the box. "Mum sent me a dress."

     "Well, it does match your eyes!" Harry grinned. "Is there a bonnet?" He pulled out a white, frilly piece of clothing and smiled triumphantly. "Aha!"

     "Ginny, these must be for you." Ron said, attempting to pass them to his sister.

     "I'm not wearing that, it's ghastly!" She responded.