Fred's PoV

I couldn't stop thinking about my new potions partner. Something about her captivated me. I wanted to know more about her. It was dinnertime, and I couldn't help but glance over at the Ravenclaw table to see if she was there. I spotted her honey-blonde hair immediately and after a little bit of staring, she looked up. Her bright blue eyes meeting my warm brown ones. A light rosy color appeared on her cheeks and she immediately looked down. Not even a second after, her red haired friend whipped her head over narrowing her eyes at me. Gracie softly reached over and touched her shoulder making her turn back reluctantly. But not before she sent me a look that clearly read "I'm watching you,"

"Who're you staring at mate?" Lee asked me and he followed my gaze to Gracie.

He let out a slow whistle, "Ooh, Freddie has a crush,"

"Did Gracelyn Diggory catch the eyes of the infamous Fred Weasley," Alicia teased.

"Apparently," Katie sang.

"I don't like her," I said rolling my eyes at my friends, "I just think that we could be friends,"

"Sure," Katie drawled.

Gracie's PoV

"Did you SEE the nerve of that stupid Weasley twin! He was looking at you!" Mac seethed and I looked down at the floor, my cheeks feeling like they're on fire, "Weasley's are nothing but trouble. Especially one of the twins! They are just, ugh! THey're trouble, Gracie. TROUBLE! And if one of them lays a hand on you, I swear I will MURDER them! I would TEAR them to PIECES! I don't care which one! I will MURDER! I will painfully-"

A throughs cleared from behind us and we turned around to see Professor Snape standing there.

"Hello Professor, I was wondering if there were any potions that could painfully end someone's life?" Mac asked sweetly.

"Detention Miss Hall," He said.

Chris and I glanced at each other, trying to hold back our laughter, but Chris ultimately failed.

"Mr. Mcleod, it looks like Miss Hall will be accompanied by you," He drawled.

"Professor, do you need something?" I asked him curiously.

"Yes, I need to talk to you," He said, the permanent scowl on his face deepening.

I gulped and followed him out of the Great Hall, casting a fearful glance to my friends. They shot me sympathetic looks and he lead me to his office.

"It seems to me that you have been excelling in my class, and you have demonstrated potion skills far above the level of your peers," He said in his monotone voice, "This is not usually offered, but you may study with a student in my NEWT level classes in your free time and occasionally with me,"

I stared at him, no words coming to mind. Me? Learning NEWT level potions.

"Of course, you will still have the same schedule, it's just extra work and extra knowledge," He said.

"Yes!" I exclaimed, "A million times YES!"

He gave me a look, but let my excitement pass.

Hmph, he must be allergic to happiness or something......

"The student that I have selected to work with you in NEWT level potions is Percy Weasley," He said.

I nodded my excitement wriggling through me.

"You may go over to him and tell him that you've accepted," He said and I nodded.

I walked back into the great hall, my feet dragging behind me. I LOVE potions, but I DESPISE Percy. He's like a fun leech..... I passed the Ravenclaw table and made my way to the Gryffindors.

"Did you miss me?" An obnoxious voice filled my ears.

I ignored my potions partner and went up to Percy.

"Yes?" He asked after I interrupted his conversation.

"I'm Gracie Diggory, and Professor Snape wanted me to talk to you about learning NEWT level potions with you," I said in a monotone voice.

"Wonderful," The obnoxious head boy said, "We'll start immediately after dinner,"

Yay.....

"Oi! Potions partner!" Fred's voice rung in my ears and I thanked Percy before turning to the red-haired boy.

"Yes?" I asked him.

"Whatcha doing talking to that prat?" He asked beckoning me over to him and his friends.

I internally rolled my eyes but planted a small smile on my face before walking over to him.

"Your brother is helping me with potions," I said.

"But you're the best in the year?" He said in confusion, "Everyone knows that. HAS MY ENTIRE LIFE BEEN A LIE?"

I flinched at the sudden rise in voice but answered him anyway, "He's helping me with NEWT level potions,"

"Wonder why," A girl said kindly, "I'm Alicia and this is Katie and Angelina,"

"Gracie," I said softly, meeting her warm brown eyes.

"NEWT LEVEL POTIONS?" Fred exclaimed, "I am SO going to pass potions this year!"

The Gryffindors all rolled their eyes.

Oh Fred.....