Rebecca Warren and The Third Wizarding War

Chapter 26: Out of Control

Throughout the next few weeks, Rebecca ended up on many dates with Albus. Morgan teased her every chance she got. Isabelle thought it was weird Rebecca was dating one of her best friend's brother. Andrew seemed to think with exams coming soon, she needed to be focused on them more than her boyfriend. Rebecca responded with saying they were three months away.

Rebecca and Albus tried different things for a date. They would walk the halls, the paths of the large courtyard in the middle of the school, and even snuck inside the Astronomy Tower, but the view wasn't as astonishing with it being daytime. They kept finding themselves back at the snakewood tree. After three weeks since their first visit, Albus got the idea to use his wand to etch their initials into it. They didn't seem to be the only ones who had done it. Other couples had from years past, some with hearts around them. Albus did this and then Rebecca etched the date.  Since neither of them could recall the exact date they started dating, they made February fourteenth the official date.

Rebecca had just said goodbye to Albus after their date when she walked into the common room. Over by the fireplace, Rebecca seen Andrew kneeled over someone. As Rebecca approached them, she seen it was Morgan.

"What happened?" Rebecca asked in horror.

"She was trying to ask me something, but she couldn't get it to come out, then she started sweating really badly. I told her to sit down, but she wouldn't listen. Her last words before she passed out was she had been meaning to tell me something."

Rebecca had a feeling that, given it was Valentine's Day today, she was going to ask Andrew out.

"Huh, that's strange. You couldn't tell what she was going to tell you?" Rebecca asked.

Andrew was in deep thought. "You know. I think it's pretty obvious. She's worried about passing this year. She needs me to help her but she's too embarrassed to ask."

Rebecca wanted to face palm herself. How could he be so oblivious that she liked him and he was supposed to be a genius at reading faces?

"What do you think?" Andrew asked.

"Oh, I have no idea." Rebecca said, pretending to sound just as gullable as him. "How long has she been like this?"

"Just a few minutes." Andrew said. He turned his attention towards her. "You got smeared lipstick by the way."

Rebecca took her sleeve and started wiping. "Oops. Must've happened just now."

"You were making out with Albus, weren't you?" Andrew asked.

"... Maybe..." Rebecca said. "You should seriously try dating. You ever had a girlfriend?"

"No." Andrew replied. "I never cared about that too much. Besides, there isn't anyone here who'd date me."

"Aw, cone on. You can't think of one girl?" Rebecca asked.

Andrew thought for a moment. "You know, I've never really gave it much thought. I just want to be successful in my education."

"Well, let's get her off the floor." Rebecca said. She found it hard to believe Andrew never had a crush. No matter. She respected him for his choice. She wasn't sure if Morgan could though.

It took some time, but Morgan had awakened. She claimed she couldn't remember what she wanted to ask Andrew until he suggested it was about exams. Morgan agreed and, to her regret, had asked for a study session every week. When Morgan asked Rebecca to join she declined with an excuse to practice for the next quodpot match.

That match was fast approaching too. Their next game would be against Thunderbird. Their team was usually the best all around team year in and year out according to Wampus Captain Ivy Jones. She had spent all winter break revising their practice schedule. Rebecca had been skipping practices. She only joined the team just to get back at Vanessa. There was no need to continue playing. Rebecca wanted off the team when Ivy came to her. Ivy, however, continued to talk Rebecca into coming back.