Love in the Darkest Times

Chapter 11: Asking the boys for advice

Oliver's POV:

After dinner, I went to the Gryffindor common room with the other Marauders. I sat down next to Prongs and Padfoot and took a deep breath.

"Boys? I need advice. Girl advice." I said.

James sat up. "You? Girl advice?" He burst out laughing. Not. Helping. Thanks James.

I sighed. "It's about that Ravenclaw prefect. Mira. I feel different about her. She makes me want to snog her and yell at her at the same time. Pull my hair out in frustration and give her diamonds. What's wrong with me?"

Sirius and James blinked twice before bursting out laughing hysterically and nearly falling off the couch.

Remus was chuckling. "You're whipped, Jones. Absolutely whipped. This girl's really got your wand in a knot hasn't she?"

I nodded slowly. "How do I get her to notice me as anything other than an annoyance?"

Peter spoke up for the first time. "Show her the real you. Be sensitive and sweet to her. Buy her chocolates she likes and her favorite flower and be nice to her."

I threw my hands into the air. "Someone's already doing that! She has a secret admirer. I can't beat that," I sighed sadly.

"Yes you can." A voice said as it walked into the room.

"Jasmine!" Sirius exclaimed.

Jasmine nodded. "Mira sees the good in almost everyone. You just have to make her see the good in you that you have buried somewhere deep inside your black soul." She said simply.

"Fuck you." I said equally simply.

Jasmine raised her wand. "Hear me out, Jones or Mira will never date you."

"I'm listening." I said.

"Mira likes music and some chocolate. Here's a list of the records she likes and the stores that will deliver chocolate by owl." Jasmine said, handing them over to me. "Also, she hates spiders, getting sick, and bullies." She said and I quickly wrote that down. "Lastly," Jasmine began. "Here's Mira's schedule. I marked all the classes you two have together and convinced some of the teachers to make you partners for the year. Don't screw this up, Jones."

I frowned. "Why are you helping me, Jazzy?"

Jasmine sighed. "Because as much as I don't like you at times..."

I looked offended

"I wouldn't trust Mira to anyone else but you." She said and I looked relieved.

"Thank you." I smiled at her and gave her a hug.

"One last thing Jones." Jasmine said warningly. "If you even think of hurting her, I will feed you to the Giant Squid in the Black Lake. Understood?"

"Understood." I gulped.