Finding Happiness

Chapter 28

My best friend helped me write this. She's thinking of getting a Wattpad account. Let her know what you think, she's written the first half of this :D

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"Maia, you look exhausted." George hugs me tight, I breathe in his strong cologne and sigh.

"I am." I admit. Working for both Dumbledore and Voldemort while completing my last year of Hogwarts has completely used all of my energy. My weekends are filled with Death Eater meetings and my school days are filled with heavy class work.

"You don't have to do it." George says, clasping my hand with his and pulling me down the Hogsmeade street. The snow has melted and fresh grass is sprouting around the pathway. This is the third time this month that George has visited me, he cheers me up easily.

"I do have to George. I'm in too deep to stop now."

George sighs and leans down to kiss my cheek, "Just be careful?" He pleads

I nod.

"Come on, let's go to the Three Broomsticks." He guides me to the busy pub and opens the door for me. I smile and walk inside.

The pub is filled with Hogwarts students. First years trying their first butterbeer, fourth years competing in sculling contests and couples snogging.

"I'll go find a seat." I say, George nods and queues up for the butterbeer. I stand on my tip-toes, trying to get a closer look at the place. It's hard to find an empty table over all the heads, but somehow I manage.

George finds me not long after and places my drink in front of me. I smile.

"You wouldn't believe what I just heard from a Hogwarts kid." George grins and sips his drink.

"What?" I ask curiously.

"Did you know Harry is dating my little sister?"

I choke on my butterbeer, "what?"

He nods, "he better not break her heart."

"Why the hell hasn't Ginny told me?"

George shrugs.

"I miss so much when I'm away." I scowl and sip at my drink.

George chuckles and leans closer, gently tucking a loose strand of my hair behind my ear. He leans in an softly touches his lips to mine. I smile into the kiss and run my fingers across his chin. I wish we could stay like this forever.

Suddenly a sharp pain courses through my left arm. I pull away from George and a hiss escapes my mouth.

"What's wrong?" He panics.

I shake my head and clutch my arm, "he's calling me." I say quietly, looking around to make sure no one can see me. 

"Do you have to go?"

I nod and stand up, wincing. 

"Be careful."

I manage to pull off a slight smile and then hurry to the bathroom. I quickly change my appearance to Valerie. I am thankful that last week I got my apparition licence, thanks to Dumbledore who pulled a few strings at the Ministry.

My eyes glance at my reflection in the mirror. My blonde hair has returned along with my long legs, bluer eyes and my Dark Mark. 

Flash Back

I let go of Snape’s arm and he immediately set off up the Hogsmeade main street to the Hogwarts castle. I release my metamorphagus power and feel the warmth course through my body as my normal appearance returns.