Reality Bites Harry Potter

Firsts are Fun

The rest of the week really seemed to fly by. I couldn't believe I actually had a date with my prince charming. I mean, sure it's only a friend date but still. It's super exciting. And super terrifying. First date ever and it's with a guy you might possibly daydream about in potions class at least once a week. Friday morning I wake up and am really nervous. Pyper catches me before I enter the dining hall, leading me to the bathrooms. She checks to make sure it's empty before talking. "I know you said you were too busy to go on our plans with us tonight but I also know how you get. I have a new outfit ordered for you, the owls should fly it straight to your dorms if Lavender taught me right before. You're gonna be fine tonight, please enjoy your date" she says. I hug her, smiling up at her. "I'm really nervous" I mumble. She smiles. "I know, you're my sister. We've pretty much mastered nervous and awkward. But I promise you it'll be fine. Plus, it's only a friend date, don't worry too much until he asks you on a real date" she teases. I make a face at her before leaving and heading to the dining hall. I see Fred sitting at the Gingerpuff table already and I smile at him before turning to greet my friends. I knew there was a good chance they already knew but it still felt kinda good to have a secret for once. "Morning, everyone" I greet and Susan smiles at me. "Morning. Are you excited for tomorrow?" she asks and my eyes widen. "Tomorrow is my first quidditch game... I completely forgot" I mumble and Fred smiles at me. "Don't worry, you'll do amazing" he says softly and I blush. "Thanks" I say softly back and Blaise makes a gagging noise. "Get a room" he mumbles and Fred glares at him. "What's your problem?" he asks and Blaise shrugs. I finish my breakfast before heading to class. I suffer my way through all of my classes before finally heading to dinner. I finish dinner as quick as possible, knowing I was gonna meet Fred at 7. I go back to the dorms and find a really cute dress sitting on my bed. "My sister is the best" I squeal excitedly, getting dressed and curling my hair before running back to wait by the dining hall. I see him and instantly my heart skips a beat. He actually dressed up for this, he looked really nice. I didn't think it was possible for me to find him any cuter than I usually did but obviously I was wrong. "You look so pretty" he says and I blush. "Thanks" I mumble and he smiles. "Ready?" he asks, offering me his hand. I take it and follow his lead, running on autopilot. I couldn't believe this was happening honestly. He leads me to Madam Puddifoot's and I can't help but giggle a bit. "You are taking this date thing very seriously" I mumble and he blushes. "I did tell you I was taking you out" he mumbles, leading me inside. We sit down and immediately I'm nervous again. I wasn't prepared for a proper date with him. "Relax. I'm not gonna bite" he teases softly and I giggle. "Sorry. It's just my first date ever so I have no idea how to act" I admit. "That's adorable. Explains a lot actually" he says and I frown. "Like what?" I ask as we get our tea. "Like why you look about to pass out. And why you're so weird around me when I know you don't like me. Everyone's first date is awkward" he says. I internally groan, knowing now is not the right time or place for me to tell him the truth. "You do know I don't have a crush on your brother, right? I've never had a crush on your brother" I say and Fred looks confused. "Then why are you so weird around us?" He asks and I sigh. "Its a long story. I'm not ruining a good night by explaining it" I say softly. He nods and we finish our tea. It's actually a really fun night. He follows it up by taking me to Honeydukes and buying me more candy than I should ever eat. At least now I have something to share with the others. He takes me back to the castle and I frown, not really wanting the night to end. "I really enjoyed tonight. I need to get you away from the girls more often" he teases before kissing my cheek and heading for his dorms. I run to my dorms, unable to hide my smile. I had high hopes for the future, if only I could tell him the truth. I get to the dorms and see the others aren't back yet. I decide to try and sleep before the match tomorrow. Surprisingly, I fall asleep quickly and easily sleep through the night. I wake up to Susan trying to snuggle into me. "Nooo. It's too early for snuggles" I mumble and she giggles. "They're good luck snuggles" she says and I smile. "In that case I will gladly take the snuggles" I say, squeezing her tight before getting up and Getting ready. I braid my hair, wanting it to stay out of the way. The 3 of us head to breakfast where I see the twins already at our table. "Morning" they say in unison and I smile. "Morning, twins" I say, starting to eat. I was nervous for my match but honestly it was nothing compared to how nervous I had been yesterday. Fred gives me tips through most of breakfast and I can't help but laugh a bit. "I'm not a beater, Fred. I'm a seeker. Your tips are great but honestly, not very helpful" I tease. He frowns as I get up. I had to head to the pitch. Here goes nothing...