Never Second Best

Chapter 6

Harry, Hermione, the Weasley's and I all made it back to the burrow, mostly okay. We were greeted by a distressed Molly, who gave us even tighter hugs than when we left, if that's even possible. Since Molly was already extremely distressed, Harry and I decided to refrain from telling her my personal experiences. Molly told us that our supplies were on our respective beds, so Hermione, Ginny and I decided to go have a look at our dress robes. Hermione has this beautiful magenta dress with light pink mesh complimenting her body. She had a burgundy-pink ribbon that tied around her waist that pulled it all together. Ginny's dress was more old fashioned and girly, but it was still quite beautiful. It had a pink top with lace green patches complimenting her shoulders, and lace green poof as the bottom half. Both their dresses were quite beautiful, but I think mine was the most breath taking. It had blue mesh poof that was on the bottom half, with white lace flowers making up the top of the dress. It reminded me of a princess gown. (See image at top) After that, I spent most of my time in Ginny's room, by myself, reading my book. I still haven't fully recovered from last night, but some time alone should do the trick. Plus, I want to be well rested for the train ride to Hogwarts tomorrow so I can help the twins with their pranks.

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We arrived at the station right before it was time to leave, and oddly enough, Charlie and Percy came along to see us off.

"Godric, I really wish I was at Hogwarts this year." Charlie sighs.

"Why this year in particular?" I ask, just before I'm about to board the train. Charlie and Molly share a sly smile. "What?"

"You'll see dear, go on now. I don't want you to miss the train!" Molly says shooing me off. Maybe there's something different happening at Hogwarts this year.. Is that why Charlie wants to go? Maybe there is something happening, and that's why we need dress robes! My thoughts are very rudely interrupted by Lee Jordan. The twins, Lee, and I have been best friends since first year. I wouldn't trade them for anyone. Lee waved me over to his compartment where the twins are already sitting. George and Lee are sitting together, so I sit next to Fred. We're sitting in silence, and I'm back to enjoying my thoughts when..

"So has Holly asked you out yet, Fred?" Lee blurts out, causing me to go from Witch to tomato within a matter of seconds.

"Lee!" I yell at him. Lee has known about my crush on Fred before I ever did. I only really knew I had a crush on Fred at the Quidditch Cup. I make a mental note to tell Lee.

"What? Has she, Fred?" I keep my head facing forward, but take a quick sneak peak to see Fred's reaction. He's just as red as I am. "Helllooo! I'm waiting!"

"Stuff it, Jordan." I mutter, while getting up to go sit with Harry and his friends.

"Now you've done it." George says to Lee while I'm making my departure. I don't turn back to see Fred's reaction, I'm already embarrassed enough as it is. I swing open the door to Harry, Hermione, and Ron's compartment. I've obviously interrupted some important conversation because they stopped talking as soon as I came in. At this point, I don't even care.

"Sorry for interrupting." I mutter.

"All good, may I ask why you're sitting here?" Hermione asks. I know she wasn't trying to be rude, but that did seem like they didn't want me there.

"Jordan's being an ass," I roll my eyes. "I can leave if you guys want, it seemed like you were in important conversation."

"Yeah, that would be splendid, Holly." Harry retorts. I stick out my tongue at him before I leave. "Wait! What did Lee say?" My overprotective LITTLE brother pushes.