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"Because you took my breath away".

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Ophelia was having urges to kill Oliver Wood, and they were increasing each Quidditch practice that she attended. That boy was not letting her breathe, he scheduled sessions so often that she had just two nights to complete all of her work.

"Oliver I know this is important, I really do. So will you kindly cancel one of the practices? Two per week are enough," She requested once they'd finished training for two whole hours.

"Cancel a practice?!" He asked looking horrified. "Like hell that'll happen! This is our last chance of winning the cup! My last chance actually".

The team groaned at his answer and Angelina said, "We have our O.W.L.S this year if you didn't notice. And how on earth are you getting enough time to complete your work when all you do is plan strategies every chance you get?"

"Yes Oliver you're in your seventh year. How are you completing everything without looking like a walking zombie?" Questioned Katie.

"He takes beauty treatments," said Dorcas.

"Well I do get detentions but that's alright," he said brushing it off.

"Hmm I think that I should inform Percy about your highly unacceptable behavior," Ophelia grinned wiggling her eyebrows.

"Don't you dare," he responded immediately. "That git doesn't leave me alone at all, constantly harping, 'Do your assignment Wood, you'll get another detention' " He said, mocking Percy.

"I don't even understand how you can share a dorm with him," Fred shuddered.

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"You're expecting too much of yourself," Said Professor Lupin looking sternly at Harry who was upset. "For a thirteen-year-old, even an indistinct Patronus is a huge achievement".

"And you aren't passing out anymore!" Ophelia encouraged him.

"How'd you manage to do it?" Harry asked looking at her. "You produced a full-body Patronus on your first day!"

Ophelia turned a little red and responded, "I did struggle just like you did, or even more than you. Then just focused on those memories that aren't just happy, but those that are like a fond part of me. Think about those moments where happiness was bursting through you".

"Ophelia show him once," suggested Lupin and she nodded.

She closed her eye and focused on memories of her dad, Fred, George and said, "Expecto Patronum". Instantly the silver light took the shape of a wolf. Ophelia stood up and the wolf came near her, nuzzling it's head in her palm.

"You'll do it too Harold, I know you will," she grinned patting him on his shoulder.

"Here, you've both earned a drink. Something you won't have tried before-" Lupin smiled pulling three bottles from his case.

"Butterbeer," Harry exclaimed and Ophelia inwardly face-palmed. "Yeah I like that stuff".

"This idiot I swear to Godric," groaned James slapping his forehead.

Lupin raised his eyebrow at him, not expecting that and Ophelia thought, 'Well we're screwed'.

"Oh, Ron and Hermione brought me some back from Hogsmeade," Harry lied quickly and prayed to heavens that he'd accept it.

"Yeah like he'll buy that," Marlene rolled her eyes.

"I see," said Lupin, still looking suspicious. He thought in his mind, 'I would've believed you if you weren't James Potter's son'.

"Let's drink to a Gryffindor victory against Ravenclaw. Not that I'm supposed to take sides as a teacher," He added hastily.

"Oh Remus don't be shy," Lily smiled at her ridiculously polite best friend.

"Oh come on sir, it's completely legal to show some house pride," Ophelia grinned making Harry smile as well.

"Professor Lupin, you said you were my dad's friend-" Harry said and Ophelia whipped her head at that information, looking at Lupin curiously.

"-I know he was a Chaser on the team, was he a good player?" Harry finished looking at him.

"Good player?! He was the worst out there, Merlin knows how he even got on the team," Marlene smirked looking at James.

"Probably through a little bribing," Regulus suggested, grinning crookedly.

"I hate you all," James crossed his arms and pouted.

"He was the best player in the entire school," Lupin smiled. "Zoomed through the air effortlessly he did. You have clearly inherited his talent, I can even say that you're better than him". Harry blushed and smiled at the compliment.

"Well that's fair," nodded James.

"I didn't know Uncle James was a Chaser," Ophelia exclaimed. "He could've given us loads of tips and tricks," she whispered, frowning.

"I definitely would've Moonfoot, especially since you're a Chaser too," James smiled sadly.

"Oh he certainly would have done that. I'm sure that he's really proud of you two, despite everything that has happened, you both are still standing strong," Lupin said, smiling at the thought of his friend.

"Professor, what's under a dementor's hood?" Harry asked.

"A face, duh," said Dorcas looking at him as though he's stupid.

Lupin lowered his bottle and with a thoughtful look said, "The only people who really know are in no condition to tell us. You see, the dementor only lowers it's hood to use it's last and worst weapon".

"The dementor's kiss," answered Ophelia, letting out a breathy sigh. "They clamp their jaws upon the victim's mouth and- and suck out their soul".

Harry looked really horrified, "They kill-?"

"Oh no, much worse than that. You can exist without your soul, as long as your brain and heart are still working. But after the dementor's kiss, you don't have any sense left anymore, no memory or anything. You'll exist, like an empty shell," Lupin explained.

"No one deserves that kind of treatment, it'll be better to kill," Ophelia muttered, her head bowed down.

She missed Professor Lupin's sad glance towards her, and Harry's sympathetic look. He stood up and said, "Thank you sir, we'll go now," and the pair left the classroom, both thinking about the horrible truth of the dementors.

They almost ran into McGonagall while they were on their way back to the common room.

"Do watch where you're going Black and Potter!" She exclaimed slightly glaring at them.

"Sorry Minnie," Ophelia apologized and her smile widened when she saw what the Professor was holding in her hand.

"You've both got a very good friend somewhere," McGonagall said and the duo's jaw dropped on seeing their Firebolts, looking magnificent as ever.

"OH I LOVE YOU SO MUCH DEER MINNIE!" James gushed excitedly.

"Didn't you say you hated her like two weeks ago," Marlene questioned raising an eyebrow at him.

"I can have it back?" Harry asked weakly. "Seriously?"

"Siriusly Harold," Ophelia corrected, a huge smile on her face.

"HA! Minnie looks as though her life is flashing before her eyes," cackled James.

"She's probably rethinking her whole existence," Dorcas snorted.

"I daresay you'll need to get the feel of it before Saturday's match, and do try to win won't you?"

"Don't worry Minnie, we're going to rock," Ophelia winked and they took their brooms, big grins on their faces.

Entering the bustling common room, each and every head turned in their directions.

"Where'd you get it Ophelia?"

"Will you let me have a go?"

"Can I just hold it Harry?"

"You know lads," said Ophelia addressing Harry and Ron. "Go and make it up with Hermione this instant".

"I hate them both for that," Lily grumbled, mad at her son.

"Oh y- yeah sure," Harry muttered and they went over to where Hermione was.

Ophelia went up to her dorm and admired the Firebolt for a good ten minutes before safely locking it and laying down.

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"Come on Ron, you were always saying how boring Scabbers was," said Fred bracingly.

"He's been off-color for ages!" Ophelia reasoned.

Ron was as miserable as ever on the prospect of losing his rat Scabbers. He was blaming Crookshanks and it looked like the end of his and Hermione's friendship. The prankster trio sighed at their little brother and left the two friends to themselves.

"I don't blame Crookshanks even if he did actually eat Scabbers," said Ophelia when they were on their way towards the Quidditch pitch, her Firebolt in her hand.

"I know right! I mean put a rat in front of a cat and there's going to killings," said George shaking his head.

Ophelia changed into her scarlet Quidditch robes that had the number 19 on the back, and joined the rest of the team.

Madam Hooch was impressed with the Firebolts. She went on and on about the sleek, fast and balanced broom.

"Er- Madam Hooch? Can they get their brooms back? We've got to train," said Wood. "Ok everyone, let's go".

After waiting for so long, Ophelia mounted her Firebolt, kicking off of the ground. There was only one word to describe the feeling: heaven. It seemed to obey her thoughts rather than her grip.

"Harry I'm letting the snitch out!" she heard Oliver call and turned her attention on the game.

The Quaffle was launched and she zoomed in with such speed that Angelina screamed in surprise.

Taking it under her arm, she bent forward and increasing the pace, threw the Quaffle through the middle hoop. She heard the team cheering madly behind her and saw that Harry had already caught the snitch.

"YES! YES! YES! Catching the snitch in ten seconds?!" James grinned proudly.

It was the best team practice ever, they all performed flawlessly and by the time they hit the ground, Oliver didn't have a single criticism.

"Nothing's going to stop us tomorrow," said Oliver excitedly. "Not unless, you've both sorted your dementor problems".

"Don't worry Cap'n, we got it all under control," Ophelia grinned and Harry gave a weak nod.

"Alright then come on let's go".

"I'm staying out for a bit, Ron wants to have a go on the Firebolt," Harry told them.

"Want me to stay with you?" Ophelia asked.

"No it's fine, you can go".

"Right then gentlemen, lead the way," said Ophelia patting the twins on their shoulders.

"Hey Lia you promised you'll show your Patronus," Fred reminded her once they were in the common room.

"Oh yeah right, hang on just let me put this back," she quickly ran upstairs and locked her Firebolt. "Alright here it goes, Expecto Patronum!"

A huge silver shadow burst out and took shape, the wolf started running around the room, making Ophelia laugh fondly at it.

"That's brilliant," George breathed, his eyes following the Patronus.

"A wolf eh? Suits you well it does," Fred grinned.

She really wanted to tell them about her animagus form, but not now. Maybe sometime later. "Come on dinner time boys".

"Ready?" Fred whispered glancing sideways to where Ophelia was sitting beside him in the Great Hall.

"Always am," she replied back.

"Go on then, one, two, three!"

Ophelia jabbed her wand at the cloud that was floating near the ceiling, not noticed by anybody. Just as she pointed at it, it burst open and sprinkles of red and gold started raining down. Everyone gasped when they realized they had become walking Gryffindor mascots.

"Hahaha we have everyone's support for tomorrow," Marlene laughed.

The trio sniggered and high-fived each other, cheering loudly. They were the only one who weren't completely covered in red and gold.

"Look at Snape," George muttered and they saw the Potions teacher who was shaking violently.

He was probably the first one to cast a cleaning charm because suddenly there was a loud roar of a lion coming from the teacher's table.

"Merlin! Snape roaring!" Snickered Dorcas.

"He used Scourgify didn't he?" Fred asked turning towards Ophelia who was crying tears of laughter.

"BLACK!" Came a shout that had a thick Scottish accent.

"Oh yikes," Ophelia muttered and pointing her wand at her throat said, "Sonorus. "YES MINNIE?" She asked, her voice booming across the hall.

"Any reason on how you might explain this behavior?" McGonagall asked, trying to glare but her lips twitched upon looking at Snape.

"YES!" Fred's voice yelled.

"WE HAVE THREE!" Screamed George.

"PICK YOUR FAVORITE ONE!" Shouted Ophelia and laughing, the trio sprinted back to the dorms, with McGonagall, a now cleaned Snape and Lupin following after them.

"Petrificus Totalus!"

"That was a low blow," Ophelia mumbled under her breath before all three were frozen stiff.

It was Snape who had frozen them, he threateningly narrowed his dark eyes at them. "How dare you do that?" He sneered.

"Severus you can't cast a spell on students except for demonstrations," Lupin frowned at his colleague and reversed the spell.

"Thank you sir," George groaned rubbing his sore arm.

"This is unacceptable behavior from you three," McGonagall scolded them. "You will all have-"

"-Detentions tomorrow at evening in your office," Fred finished it off for her, identical troublemaker smirks on their faces.

"See ya Minnie, My favorite Professor and Sniv- I mean Snape!" Called Ophelia and they strutted towards the common room.

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When Ophelia and Harry entered the Great Hall the next morning, heads turned in their directions and there was some excited murmuring. She was pleased to see that the Slytherins looked thunderstruck, gazing at the two Firebolts with shocked eyes.

"Suck it Slythershits," Mocked James sticking out his tongue.

"Put it here Harry, Lia," Oliver said basking in the glory as well.

Their table was swarmed by the Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs, all gathering around to take a look.

"Congratulations you two," Cedric smiled at them, then grabbed Ophelia by her arm, he pulled her in a hug. "You'll win for sure," He whispered, kissing the top of her head in a brotherly way.

"I'm sure too Ced," Ophelia laughed, resting her cheek on his shoulder.

They pulled apart and she saw Ken and Theo giving her a thumbs-up. She waved back, and noticed Ken blushing slightly when they made eye-contact and she grinned, forming a small plan in her mind. Eating breakfast, she was met with the blond princess of Slytherin.

"Reckon you can manage that broom, Potter?" He drawled out in a cold voice.

"Yep," Harry replied cheerfully.

"Got plenty of special features hasn't it? Shame it doesn't come with a parachute, in case you get too near a Dementor," he teased, eyes glinting.

"Pity you can't attach an extra arm to yours, Malfoy. Then it could catch the snitch for you," Harry retorted and there were howls of laughter from the Gryffindors.

"Holy Zeus! THAT'S MY FUCKING BOY!!" Yelled James.

"Damn Potter you've got some sass in you," muttered Marlene picking herself up from the ground where she had fallen because of shock.

Ophelia smirked at his comment, 'Harry Sass Potter' she thought and ruffling his messy black hair she said, "I raised you right Bambi".

"Come on you lot, changing rooms," Oliver called out and the team followed after him.

Ophelia pulled her Quidditch robes on, tying her hair in a high ponytail and put her wand in the pocket. She got out and saw Harry looking pale and whispered to him, "You'll be okay Harold, nothing will stop us".

He smiled at her and wrapped his arms around her waist, hoping to get some comfort from her. She was the sister he'd never had, sometimes she could be a best friend, a teacher, even a mom.

"You know what we've got to do," said Oliver and the team turned their attention to him. "We've done well so far, we'll win".

"Touch wood," Ophelia muttered and each and every member of the team went over to Oliver and touched his shoulder with solemn looks.

"I'm laughing my ass off," Lily snorted understanding the meaning.

"What?!" He asked looking confused at this.

"Nothing," grinned Ophelia and gave an appreciative thumbs-up up to everyone behind his back.

It was time to walk on the pitch and taking a deep breath, the Gryffindors made their way out, receiving thunderous applause and some noticeable boos. Oliver went up to the Ravenclaw captain, Roger Davies and they shook hands.

"Mount your brooms," Madam Hooch instructed and Ophelia climbed on her Firebolt, back bent, ready to take off on the whistle. "Three, two, one and go!"

"They're off, and the big excitement of this match are the two Firebolts, flown by Harry Potter and Ophelia Black, who is my best friend folks. Let me know if you ever want an autograph from her," came the wonderful commentary of Lee Jordan.

"I love him," Regulus smiled eagerly.

"Jordan, mind telling us what's going on in the match?" Professor McGonagall interrupted his Firebolt advertising.

"Right you are Professor, just gives out a little background information. Here's a fact ladies, gents, and my non-binary friends, Ophelia Black is currently very single, so if you want, then ask her out. But beware of her-"

"Jordan!"

"Ladies, gents and non-binary friends? That kid's amazing!" Grinned Marlene thoroughly enjoying the well-spoken commentary.

"Oh sorry Professor, makes this agonizingly boring game a little interesting. Alright Gryffindor in possession, the beautiful Black who's single, take notes people, heads for the goal and...... SHE SCORES!!! THAT GIRL IS AMAZING I TELL YOU".

Ophelia did a loop and high-fived Katie while smiling at Lee's commentary. The Quaffle was intercepted by a Ravenclaw chaser and Angelina sped after her and of course, succeeded in snatching it away.

"And that is my future girlfriend right there, she's brilliant isn't she? Yes she knows it too. Gryffindor lead by eighty points to zero, HA! TAKE THAT YOU INSUFFERABLE SAPPHIRES-"

"I love that nickname, aw man wish I would've used that on Lockhart," said Dorcas, pouting.

"Jordan, no personal grudges please," McGonagall interrupted him again.

But those sapphires had scored three more goals that put Gryffindor only fifty points ahead. Ophelia gritted her teeth and grabbed the Quaffle passed to her by Katie, she saw an opposite team chaser coming straight towards her and pulled a sharp dive before zooming ahead.

Another one had his hand out, trying to take the Quaffle from her but she looped the broom, flying above his head leaving him momentarily startled.

She was just about to throw it through the right hoop when a Bludger slammed hard on her shoulder. She managed to catch the Quaffle back again and pretending to score, she instead passed it on to Angelina who quickly put it through the hoop, making them sixty points ahead.

'Come on Harry,' she muttered to herself flying back with the other chasers. She had scored twice again, almost falling off when she'd tried to stand on her broom just to.... you know show off.

Harry passed right beside her and she heard him yell, "Expect Patronum!"

Ophelia instantly whipped around, looking alarmed when she saw three hooded Dementors on the pitch.

She was distracted however by Harry's Patronus that had finally taken the form of a stag. She smiled proudly and to add to her happiness, Madam Hooch's whistle sounded and she let out a loud cheer.

"Well done sweetheart!!" Lily cheered clapping loudly.

"His Patronus is a stag too!!" Grinned James looking extremely happy.

"YESSSSS SEE THAT EVERYONE?? WE WON!! WE FUCKING WON," Lee shouted jumping around overjoyed.

Ophelia remembered something and raced towards where Ken was in the stands.

"Where is Black going??" Lee yelled and Ophelia knew she had everyone's attention.

She saw him in the Gryffindor stands, supporting her and there was his best friend Theo next to him. Ken smiled at her and Ophelia grinned before swooping in front of him and giving him a swift kiss on his cheek.

"What the hell was that??" Regulus asked looking shocked.

"A kiss dumbass," Marlene answered.

"OH MY MERLIN DID YOU SEE THAT??!!! OPHELIA BLACK KISSED KENDRICK ANDERSON!!!! SHE AIN'T SINGLE ANYMORE FOLKS".

Ophelia looked at Lee who was smirking at her and Ken on the other hand was blushing furiously, burying his face in his hands while Theo kept nudging him teasingly.

Smiling, she quickly went over to Harry and was the first person to hug him. He laughed and as he was shorter than her, she managed to pick him up and spin him around like a child.

"That's my boy!" Oliver yelled almost crushing his Seeker. Angelina and Katie both kissed him on his cheek making him go bright red.

"LIAAAA," yelled Fred and Ophelia ran towards him almost knocking him off his feet because of the force of her hug.

"We won, we won!!!!!" She laughed and hugged George just as hard.

Suddenly Ophelia was raised into the air and saw it was Cedric who'd lifted her, he smiled and tightened his grip around her leg to make sure she wouldn't fall. The rest of the team was lifted up too, it was a moment of immense happiness.

When they were finally put down she saw Professor Lupin coming towards her with the biggest and most proudest grin adorning his scarred face. "Congratulations Ophelia, you were brilliant up there," he complimented her.

"Thank you sir!! Was I as good as James?" She asked curiously.

"Of course you were!! Or should I say you were even better than him," he smirked winking at her and she laughed, giving him a high-five.

"Fine I'll accept that too," James pouted, but continued doing his victory dance.

"Well done to you too Harry," he smiled at the messy haired boy standing next to Ophelia. "You would have given your father a run for his money," he said and Harry beamed, his emerald eyes shining brightly.

"Also that was quite some Patronus you did there".

"The dementors didn't affect me at all, I didn't feel a thing!" He grinned excitedly.

Lupin's smile faded. "That would be because they uh weren't real Dementors".

"What?!" They all yelled, confused.

"What do you mean," Ophelia asked sharply.

He shot her a nervous glance and said, "You'd better see it yourselves". He led them out of the crowd and to the end of the pitch, lying there on a heap were Malfoy, Crabbe, Goyle and Flint. They were struggling to remove themselves from long, black cloaks.

"Those bloody idiots," Lily cursed her face red with anger.

"Fucking shits," Ophelia muttered and before they could stop her, she made her way to the Slytherins, fury etched on her face.

"You bloody cowards!! How dare you even thinking of doing that?!!" She sneered grabbing Flint's collar and making him stand. He raised his hands to remove her arm but Ophelia grabbed them and turned him around, twisting his hands behind his back.

He let out a shout of pain and yelled, "Get off me you crazy bitch!! Get off!!"

Ophelia next smacked Malfoy on his face and gave the other two hard punched on their arms. It would've been a lot worse when she felt someone pulling her away.

"Leave them Ophelia," she heard Professor Lupin say. "Professor McGonagall will give them their rightful punishment".

"But sir-"

"I assure you Miss Black, they'll serve their punishments," McGonagall gave her a nod and turned to the four with narrowed eyes.

"An unworthy trick!" She shouted at them. "A low and cowardly attempt to sabotage the Gryffindor Seeker and Chaser! Detention for all of you and fifty points each from Slytherin!"

"How the hell will you win the house cup if you keep doing that huh?!" Regulus growled, disappointed.

"Come on Lia, Harry, Party! Gryffindor common room, now!" Yelled George fighting his way over.

"Yeah coming, give me a minute," Ophelia said and made her way to Ken who was waiting for her.

As soon as she came near he said, "What was that for?!"

"What was what for?" Ophelia asked innocently.

He glared at her and blushing once again said, "That! That k- kiss after the match".

"Oh that, that was just something I did to see your flustered face," she grinned.

"In front of the whole school?!" He asked looking flabbergasted.

"Of course," she winked but then in a serious voice said, "Umm I actually wanted to talk to you about.... That mistletoe thing".

"Oh right".

"I- I don't have feelings for you in that way. I mean I do love you but like a best friend not as a.... crush," Ophelia confessed looking shy.

"Thank goodness, my precious baby doesn't need anyone," Regulus smiled in relief.

"Whatever you say R.A.B," Dorcas smirked while he frowned.

Relief spread over his face and he grinned, "Oh thank Salazar for that! I had no idea how to tell you that I don't like you in that way too".

"That's sorted now, will see you later Ken, I've got a party to enjoy".

It felt as though they had already won the Quidditch cup, the party went all the way into late night. The prankster trio had disappeared for a couple of hours and returned with bottles of Butterbeer and several bags of Honeydukes sweets.

"Should've gotten some firewhisky as well," James muttered earning him a slap from Lily.

"I want to try-out for the team as well," Ginny sighed.

"Then try-out next year, who knows you might be better than me Weasley," Ophelia laughed looking at the red-head.

She shook her head frantically, "Oh no, I'll never be as good as you, you're not just good but you're fabulous in everything that you do!"

"Hey stop with the compliments you'll make me blush".

Ginny was about to respond when they heard someone crying and it was Hermione, speeding up to her dorm. Ophelia stood up and went over to Ron, knowing he had something to do.

"What did you do to my favorite Muggle-born, Weasley?" Regulus asked threateningly.

All Lily had to do was give him a pointed look for him to stutter, "Of course she's my favorite after you, Evans".

"What did you do?" She asked, her voice was calm but there was a cold edge to it.

"Nothing!" Ron responded, outraged. "I just said that Scabbers would've loved these fudge-flies".

He got two hard punches on each arm, one from Ophelia who was drilling holes in his face by glaring sharply, and the other from Ginny who had an expression of outmost fury.

Without a word, the two girls climbed up the stairs and entered Hermione's dormitory. She was silently crying, her arms wrapped around her knees and face buried in them.

"Hermione?" Ginny called out softly and pulled the sobbing girl in a hug.

"W- Why is he a- always like that?" She said, hiccupping as she spoke. "I was going t- to say sorry but he-"

"Hey shush love," Ophelia whispered while rubbing her back. "No need to waste your tears over that git and no need to apologize to him as well".

"Yeah, it wasn't you that ate Scabbers, he should take better care of his pets and not leave them around carelessly," said Ginny rolling her eyes.

"I'll have a chat with those two later, valuing a broomstick and pet over their best friend," Ophelia grumbled, clearly annoyed.

"You do that, you're fucking terrifying," Ginny laughed, laying down and resting her head on her palm.

"Why thank you for that sweet compliment," smirked Ophelia. "Also Hermione I need to ask you something".

"What?" The bushy-haired girl asked.

"Are you a dementor?"

Hermione looked really surprised, "A dementor? What! No I'm no-"

"-Because you took my breath away," Ophelia smirked and gave her a dramatic wink.

"You smooth girl," Marlene laughed.

"I should've used this on you sometime ago wifey," James smiled at a blushing Lily.

"Godric Black!" Laughed Ginny looking impressed while Hermione was blushing at her comment.

"How on Earth did you even come up with that?!"

"She's got Sirius' skills and Remus' brains that's how," Dorcas smirked.

Ophelia shrugged and said, "Just came into my mind".

"And also, what was that with Kendrick Anderson after the match?" Ginny asked wiggling her eyebrows.

"Oh that was nothing, just some fun".

"Mmh sure," laughed Hermione.

"I'm telling the truth! I don't have feelings for him," said Ophelia. "We both talked after the match and he doesn't have feelings for me as well".

"That's sad. Anyways any guy caught your eye yet?" Ginny asked rolling onto her stomach and resting her face on her palms.

"Yeah... A certain red-head but she hasn't realized it yet," Lily grinned.

"Which one??" Regulus asked urgently.

"How thick can you be?" Marlene looked at him.

"No," she answered truthfully. "Is that bad? I mean... I don't like anyone yet".

"It's not bad, you just haven't found 'the one' as the say," Hermione assured her.

"I may not have, but our little Ginny here surely has," Ophelia grinned, and this time she wiggled her eye-brows teasingly at the red-head.

Ginny blushed and muttered, "I can't even speak to him properly without stuttering like a little child".

"Oh you have my blessing Ginevra Weasley that by..... Let's say your sixth-year, Mr Oblivious Potter will finally notice how awesome you are and will start to take interest in you".

Ginny Weasley blushed a deep red at that, "Let the force be with me," she sighed.

"Wait- She likes my boy?!!" James asked, eyes wide in delight.

"Obliviousness really runs in the family," Lily sighed.

The girls continued talking and gossiping around till late night. Ophelia bade them goodbye and went back to her dorm. Usually it was hard to wake her up, but she heard a piercing scream and she bolted up immediately.

Putting on a hoodie, she went outside to see students already gathered in the common room. "What happened? Who screamed?" She asked looking at the twins.

"Ickle Ronniekins here, is saying that Sirius Black, was in his dorm with a knife in his hand," Fred answered her and she paled.

"This bastard," Regulus cursed looking mad.

'He wasn't going to actually hurt Ron?' She questioned herself. He wouldn't do that, Ophelia knew that he was innocent. Maybe he wanted Scabbers, she thought. But Scabbers is dead. She made up her mind to visit him later on.

The portrait door opened and Professor McGonagall came in, slamming the door behind her and stared angrily at the students who immediately bowed their heads.

"I am delighted that Gryffindor won the match, but this is getting ridiculous!"

"I was telling them all to go back to bed, my brother Ron here had a nightmare-"

"IT WASN'T A NIGHTMARE PERCY! PROFESSOR, I WOKE UP AND SIRIUS BLACK WAS STANDING OVER ME HOLDING A KNIFE!" Ron yelled.

McGonagall stared at him, "Don't be ridiculous, how could he possibly have got through?"

"Because he's bloody mental that one!" Dorcas roared.

Because he's insane, Ophelia thought, desperately hoping that this matter would resolve soon and be forgotten.

"Ask him!" Said Ron, pointing at Sir Cadogan's portrait. "Ask him if he saw".

McGonagall pushed open the portrait back and went outside, the students holding their breaths. "Sir Cadogan? Did you just let a man enter Gryffindor Tower?"

"Certainly, Professor," he smiled and there was a stunned silence.

"B- But the password!"

"He had them! Read them off a little piece of paper!"

"Which person?" McGonagall asked, her face chalk white. "Which foolish person wrote down the passwords and left them lying around?"

There was silence and Ophelia saw Neville raise up a trembling arm.

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'Three-Thousand'

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Heyooo sorry for the delay in updating this one! I hope you like it and as always vote and comment!

Love xxx