Catherine Potter ~Book 1~ Sorcerer's Stone

Hogsmeade

After the match had ended and Gryffindor took the victory, I, Fred, and George decided to spend my free trip to Hogsmeade that very day. "Where are we going first lads?" I asked. They looked at each other, shoulders sagged and carefree expressions, "Your call." the twins said together. We went in Zonko's joke shop; I went absolutely mad in there! I bought the whole lot. I had bought something for Harry and the others, Hermione as well. The trip so far was fun. It made me wish I were already in my third year so that I could go here every weekend. 25
The twins bought a damn load as well. I think they were even madder than me. "Butter beers? My treat." I suggested. "S'alright, we can pay for ourselves. It's enough that you invited us with you." they said truthfully. "If you say so," I said smiling.

We got into an empty booth and ordered. After spending copious amounts of time drinking butter beer and indulging in conversation, we walked around the village and hopped from store to store. Fred and George told me all about their family, I'm especially eager to meet Ginny. They tell me we might get along splendidly.
"Alright, Em," George said nudging his brother and me, "It's almost curfew, let's get a move on before McGonagall loses it and sends a flock of owls to come and get you." The twins got a carriage back to Hogwarts, we sat there in the midst of our shopping bags and rested. 1
"Tired there?" Fred asked, seeing me yawn. "I can manage." I said.

"Yeah right, tell that to your drooping eye lids." George joked. "I'm just a little tired!" I protested. "If you say so," Fred said. "Can I rest my head for a while?" I asked wanting a bit of sleep before arriving at school. "Of course." Fred said. I moved closer to Fred and snoozed off on his shoulder. 25
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"Smooth move, Freddie," George said winking at the two of them. "Shut it!" Fred said trying not to smile. George reached into Fred's bag and retrieved his camera. "You wouldn't." Fred said. "Oh but I would, don't you even try stopping me, one move and she wakes." George said focusing the camera on them. 8
"George!" Fred whined.

"Fine, I won't. But you owe me." George said hiding the camera.

Fred mouthed thanks to his brother and dozed off as well. A few minutes later, Fred woke up and looked at Catherine who was still asleep on his side. He smiled at her and pushed away a lock of her hair away from her face but the silence was broken to the sound of a camera; George. "This will look good all over the Gryffindor Common room." He said waving the photograph. 20

"You're lucky she's asleep!" Fred said. "I sure am, I'll make dozens of copies of these. Send one to mum later." George said as he waved his wand and made copies of them as thick as a brick, "Here you are, brother dear." He said handing him a copy. 6

"I look good." Fred said cockily. 6
"Yeah but she looks better!" George retorted. 4
Fred rolled his eyes and woke up her up. "Catherine, where almost near Hogwarts." He said gently shaking her out of her sleep. Catherine slowly opened her eyes and recollected her belongings. "Want to come with us?" the twins asked. 7

"To your Common room, is that even allowed?" Catherine asked fazed. "Well, you did live there once." they said mischievously. "I suppose it I can stay for a few minutes." Catherine agreed. Fred said the password to the Fat Lady and they entered the Gryffindor Common room.

"Hiya Ron!" Catherine said cheerfully. "Hi!" Ron said. 6
"Where's Harry?" she asked.

"He's occupied with something, he's at his dorm." he said. Catherine went up to the dorms and finally found him scanning some books, "Busy are we?" Catherine said which surprised Harry. "Sorry to startle you, Harry, just here to give you this." Catherine said handing him the gift bag. "Thanks, had fun with Fred & George?" he asked. 3
"Yeah." she said. "Well, better head off now. I'll see you later." Catherine said as she left the room. As she started to descend on the staircase, she heard howls of the students and cheery laughter roar in the common room. When she had a few seconds to digest everything she saw, there was only one thing she was certain about: the Gryffindor common room was a complete mess. Polaroid photographs were floating around, Fred pinned George on the carpet, and laughter was in the air. Catherine caught a photo and blushed. "Catherine's blushing from Little Freddie's crushing." Peeves mocked. 24

"I...I can explain." Fred said, his cheeks flustered. George had escaped from underneath his brother and ran to the other side of the room. Fred led Catherine outside and explained. "Sorry for the mess, it actually looks worse than usual." He joked. "I can see that." Catherine said looking at the photo. "Well, I'll see you around." Fred said as he began to enter the Common room, hoping that she'd forget that occurrence. 3
"Oh, you're not getting away that easy." Catherine said grabbing his shirt. "I actually like this photo." 9

"I agree I look dashing." He said jokingly. "Is it true? What Peeves just said?" She asked. "If you want it to be, Em." He said in barely a whisper. Catherine smiled and gave him a hug. "Then it is true." Fred stated. Catherine shook head, pocketing the photograph, "You do know that I'm... well, younger than you and that I'm in Slytherin and all-" 41

"To be fair, you were a Gryffindor at first." Fred said airily. She nodded, "I was." Catherine looked at his face and sighed, "But I'm not anymore, Fred. I'm sorry." He nodded, understanding the circumstances, "Of course. Thank you for today, Em. I had fun." She smiled wholeheartedly, agreeing, "Goodnight, Fred." 38