It's Going to be Fine.

Friday

The rest of the week went by like any other first week of the school. Not a lot of homework but a lot of boring review. I was happy this wasn’t muggle school though. In muggle school the first few days were filled with ‘getting to know each other’ exercises, like saying our name and something we liked that started with the first letter of our name. Surprisingly that wasn’t just for kindergartners. 

It was Friday and Professor Trelawney let us out of Divination 30 minutes early so I headed for the common room. It was empty, I guess everyone else was still in class. I went up to my dorm and picked up the guitar my mother had brought me the other day and went back down to the common room and sat down in a chair facing the fire place. I strummed a few cords as Ches laid down in front of the fireplace. 

“Con unas ansias locas quiero verte hoy...” I sang as Ches fell asleep. 

Kailene’s P.O.V.

“Ginny!” I yelled trying to get the ginger’s attention.

“Oh hey Kailene.” Ginny greeted as she turned towards me.

“Where are you all going?” I asked the group of Gryffindors.

“We were just about to go up to the common room.” Hermione explained. I nodded.

“Hey are you going to the ball tomorrow?” I asked them, they both smiled. They seemed happy to have another girl to talk to about it.

“Yeah, I’m going with Dean.” Ginny smiled.

“I’m going with Cormac.” Hermione responded.

“I got asked to go by the other transfer student Finnian. I decided it would be fun.”  I smiled up at them. I looked and saw the guys sighing and shifting their feet.

“Hey do you know if your sister is going?” Ginny asked me.

“No. She hasn’t really talked to me about it much. She just told me nobody had asked her. It really isn’t her scene. Previous school dances she was always dragged to by friends without dates, and she usually turns down any guy who asks her.” I sighed, “You two should get her to go! I really want to see her have fun this year!” 

“We can try.” Hermione answered.

“Well I have to go... you know, get my dress and such. I’ll see you guys tomorrow!” I called as I ran off.

Devan’s P.O.V.

As I finished another song I jumped forward as I heard clapping behind me. Ginny, Neville, Harry, Hermione, Ron, Fred and George were all standing there.

“You’re really good!” Ginny stated. I slowly sat down on the couch, placing my guitar in my lap. Ginny and Hermione came and sat next to me while the others filled in everywhere else. It was silent for a little bit, “Sing something else!” Ginny demanded.

“Like what?” I asked, hiding behind my hands.

“How about something we can understand.” George suggested.

“Something about love.” Ginny added. I nodded and thought about it before coming to a decision. I started to strum the chords.

“Sometimes we get lost in the night...” I started to sing. They all listened very closely, “Why you wanna break my heart?” As I ended the songthey all started clapping again, “There’s really no need for that.”

“But your voice is amazing!” Hermione exclaimed. I just knew everyone saw my face turn bright red. 

“Well I’m going to go read... or something.” I stated picking up my guitar and heading up the stairs, with Hermione and Ginny following suit. I set my guitar back in its place and Ches jumped up on my bed.

“Are you going to the ball?” Ginny asked as she entered.

“I don’t think so.” I answered bluntly.

“You should! It will be fun!” Hermione added. I just laughed and shook my head.

“I think I will go... to the library.” I said exiting the room.

“Why won’t you go to the ball?” Ginny asked as we walked into the common room. I noticed everyone in the group’s head turn towards us. Ginny stopped in front of me so I couldn’t walk any further.

“Why are you two so deter-” I started and sighed, “You talked to my sister didn’t you?” They both just looked at each other. “I will stop by for like 5 minutes. Does that work for you guys?” I tried to reason.

“You need to have some fun! Get a date, get all dressed up!” Ginny said as she pulled me to the couch. The guys just looked at us as if we were crazy.

“Who says staying in the dorm reading isn’t fun?” I looked at Hermione hoping she would agree and let it go.

“Most sane people.” George added. I shot him a quick glare. I looked back at Hermione and Ginny.

“You two are so determined, I’m surprised you aren’t in Slytherin!” I laughed. They both gave me stern looks and I sighed in defeat, “Look even if I wanted to, I don’t have a date nor a dress.”

“Those can both be easily changed.” Ginny smiled, “Your sister said she was going out to get a dress, you could just accompany her later on tonight! There one problem solved.” I gave her an exaggerated sigh as I stood up.

“Again, I was going to the library.” I tried to avoid the subject of a date. 

“And if I remember correctly, there are 3 guys without a date in this room right now. Since Harry is going with Katie, and Ron with Lavender.” Hermione said totally ignoring what I said. I started to blush madly and tried to get to the portrait before anything else could be said, but I tripped on the rug. As I pulled myself up someone started to talk.

“I can solve the second problem,” I looked over and Fred was kneeling next to me, “Devan, would you like to go to the ball with me tomorrow?” He smirked as he said my name. There was a long pause as I was to surprised to say anything, “And if you say no, I’ll just have to put a love potion in your next drink.”