Catch me if you Can

The Pendant

I had to admit, dating Henry Clearwater was like dating a prince charming. He had the looks, intelligence, and chivalry. He came and sat with me every morning for breakfast, and every evening, after his shift, he would join me in the common room (much to Andrea's dislike). Though she did pretend to not like it, I could tell she was internally pleased that I was dating her brother. The only person that I knew wasn't happy was Bill. He glared at Henry and I every time he passed us, and started giving me poor grades in class. I didn't know why it bothered him so much though. After all, he was in love with Penelope. Not me. Or at least, that's what I told myself every day, as I put the watch on.

January flew by to be replaced by February. I woke up on the morning of February 14th to the smell of roses. My eyes fluttered open, and I saw a huge bouquet of rose by my night stand, wrapped elegantly with a bow. Grinning, I got up and read the letter attached to it:

Max,

Happy Valentine's day. Come downstairs to see your next surprise ;)

Love,

H.C.

"Look at what Quinn got me!"Poppy said excitedly, showing me a yellow diamond ring.

"It's gorgeous!"Andrea and I said, as we admired it.

"It's a promise ring!"Poppy exclaimed, reading the note attached to it.

"Oh my gosh, Poppy, congrats!"Andrea and I exclaimed, hugging her, squealing.

"Would you guys calm it down?"I heard Penelope grumble from her bed, as she rolled over to go back to sleep.

"It's not our fault you didn't get anything"I snapped at her, "You must be very unlovable"

"Ok Max, be nice"Andrea whispered.

I laughed. "Why would I be nice to that bitch?"

"Because she's my twin sister!"she snapped back at me, and I looked at her, shocked. She never protected her sister before. He always insulted her first.

"Sorry"I muttered.

"Don't worry about it"she replied, and she turned to open her present by her bedside.

"Look at what Tony got me!"she gasped, and showed us a pair of beautiful pearl earrings.

"They're gorgeous Andrea!"Poppy and I said.

"I should go downstairs. Henry is waiting for me"I said, grinning.

"Make sure you give him a nice kiss"Poppy said, giving me a wink, and Andrea started fake vomiting. I stuck my tongue at her, got dressed, and left my room. When I got downstairs, I saw Henry waiting for me, grinning as usual, with a big box of chocolate.

"Happy Valentine's Day my love"he said, giving me a kiss. Did I forget to mention he was an excellent kisser?

"Happy Valentine's day. Thank you for all of this!"I said, giving him another kiss.

"Get a room you two!"yelled a fifth year, and I gave him the finger.

"Shall we go down for breakfast?"he asked, offering me his arm, which I took. When we entered the Great Hall, I saw Paris waiting for me at my spot, a letter attached to her leg.

"Who do you think wrote to you?"Henry questioned as we sat down.

"Probably my mum"I shrugged and opened the letter.

Max,

Happy Valentine's day to my second love (your mum being my first). I've successfully made it to Hogsmeade, though don't worry, I am staying undercover. I was wondering if you finally found some way for me to get into the Gryffindor Common Room. I've found a way to get in the castle, but it won't do any good if I can't get to Pettigrew.