After spending some time wth Hagrid Amelia was sitting by the side of the black lake reading a muggle novel Pride and Prejudice, although Sev forbids to read any muggle work, but she had nothing to do, so she sneaked the book from Hermione's shelf . It was freezing outside in the woods but she still stayed put over there because she didnt want to face the people inside the school.

Her mind was drifting about what she could possibly do all on her own in vacant these days. Neither she had an owl to talk to her friends, nor anyone talkable. Last person she talked to wasn't even a person, it was peeves.

There were so many things she wanted to do but didn't have the needful, such as she wanted to practise quidditch but no broom, she wanted to write to her friends but no owl, she wanted to talk to her godfather badly but unfortunately he too was not there. It internally pained her heart to not being able to talk to Remus, him and Sev had the same spot in El's life but she liked to spend time with Remus better. It had been almost a month since she last saw him. Her birthday was nearing, in the hopes that we right to her atleast she persuaded herself.

Knowing there was no point in freezing her life out, she decided to head back inside the school. The teachers of hogwarts were themselves busy with different things, a few of them on vacations. Passing by the quidditch field she saw a worm out broom flying in the sky. Frowning she neared the field to find the chosen one performing stunts. Shaking her head she was just about to leave before he stopped her calling her name.

"Hey Amelia" he called while in the air. Amelia just replied with an unimpressed smile, he lowered his broom to come down.

"Where have you been?" He asked dusting his clothes.

"Why do you care Harold?" She asked folding her arms. Harry gave her the look.

"I was sitting by the black lake reading this" She said gesturing to her book, Harry gave her an unimpressed look.

"Do you have something better in mind?" She asked with an eye roll.

"I think is far better than this" He said shrugging, Amelia mentally agreed but kept an expressionless face from outside.

" Maybe" She shrugged.

"Do you know how to ride a broom" he asked raising an eyebrow at her. Amelia merely nodded.

"Splendid let's have a short match" He said grinning.

" I dont have a broom genius, besides i haven't ridden a broom since two years, beauxbatons prohibits brooms for girls" Amelia said.

" If you want i can get you a spare broom from broom closet and teach you as well?" Harry asked timidly, Amelia stared at him looking for nay sign of joke or mockery, but it was sincere, she nodded reluctantly.

"Great, i'll be back in five minutes stay here" Harry said before running inside the castle leaving a confused Amelia. What's gotten into him?.

Amelia went forward to sit on the stands, they were cold and damn but she sat there waiting for him to return. A few minuted later she could she the excited boy running towards her carrying a broom. Oh how much she wanted to ride a broom, and this was just fulfilling her year long wish.
Harry stopped in front of her panting heavily, Amelia reached to bring out a small water bottle she was carrying in her bag which had an extendable charm on it. Harry, a bit surprised drank the water.

" So i hope you know the basics right?"   Nod   " great then lets do simple flying at first and then we will slowly start playing." Harry suggested. Amelia hopped on the broom she was offered and started floating in air followed by Harry, he indicated to get higher and started circling the field gesturing her to do the same dor warm up.

"Amelia shall i release the quaffle now?" He called from the other end of the field still in air.

" I will do that Harold" Amelia called back from the other end. With a flick of her wand she released one quaffle, both of them had the bats in their hands. The quaffle firstly flew wildly towards Harry who smashed the bat on it  scoring a goal in the ring, Amelia lunged forward hitting the quaffle hard to throw it in another ring. Both continued to play for hours before ending the game sweating immensely. They layed down on the cool grass trying to catch their breaths with atleast a two feet distance between them. Amelia had a satisfied grin plastered on her face, she played quidditch after two whole years and it felt surreal.

" I had fun Harold" she said with a smile looking at the sky. Harry smiled to himself in satisfaction.

" We should have another game tomorrow" Amelia continued, surprised herself that she was liking Harry's company.

" Sure" Harry replied before sitting up and turning to look at her. He could see her eyes they were smiling. Suddenly Harry's stomach let out a loud growl, hearing that Amelia ler out a snort, his face turned deep red due to embarrassment.

"Come let's feed the roaring lion inside you" Amelia said standing up chuckling, Harry stood up carrying both the brooms. Amelia led the way not telling him where they were going. She led him to the hufflepuff chambers.

" Why are we here?" Harry asked confused. Amelia stopped in front of a potrait of fruits.

" Just wait and watch" She said tapping on the pear in the picture. The potrait swung open, Harry's jaw dropped seeing a huge kitchen.

" Close your mouth Harold or you'll catch a fly" Amelia said smirking moving inside, Harry followed her too.

" Trinky" Amelia called, Harry gave her a confused look which she ignored, and soon a squeaky voice was heard.

" Mistress Amelia is here, Trinky is very happy to see Mistress Amelia, is Master Cedric there too" The elf exclaimed loudly coming out from inside but halted on seeing a different boy.

" Um Trinky, Cedric is gone home, this is Haro- I mean Harry" Amelia said awkwardly her cheeks going red.

" Hello I am Harry Potter" Harry said now off mood. What the elf said made him think if Amelia and Cedric came here often.

" Trinky is very sorry, it is always Master cedric with Mistress Amelia-" The elf squeaked confused but was cut off.

"Trinky its fine, you tell us whats special today?" Amelia asked changing the topic to avoid further embarrassment.

" Trinky has made pudding today, both Master Harry and Mistress Amelia will like it, Trinky will get it just now" The elf exclaimed excitedly before running inside. Amelia chuckled nervously before turning to Harry.

" Cute isnt she?, Lets sit there" Amelia said not meeting his eyes. Moving forward to sit on the table where she last sat with Cedric, Harry followed her.

" So you and um- Cedric come here often?" Harry stated more than asking.

" Yes we um usually come here" Amelia said looking down in her lap.

" So are you and him um together?-" Harry asked with an uneasy feeling arising in his chest.

" What no, we are not, we are just friends, very good friends thats all" Amelia said quickly, obviously she was telling the truth but she felt extremely nervous.

" Rights thats why he gifted you the snitch that day" Harry muttered to himself lowly making it inaudible for Amelia. Trinky brought to plates of puddings and happily placed them on their table.

" Thankyou Trinky you are so sweet" Amelia said softly smiling reaching out to squeeze the elf's extremely skinny hand. The elf started weeping startling the two gryffindors.

"What happened Trinky did i hurt you?" Amelia asked worried withdrawing her hand.

" N-No Mistress Am-Amelia is very kind Mistress Amelia will never h-hurt anyone, Trinky is v-very grateful to serve Mistres Amelia." The elf stuttered weeping.

"Aww Trinky, how could anyone be not kind to you, you are so sweet" Amelia cooed to the elf sushing her.

"Sorry because of Trinky the pudding is getting cold" The elf squeaked running inside. Amelia chuckled before turning back to the pudding.

" She really loves you" Harry said smiling looking at her, Amelia smiled back in agreement. They ate in silence. And after thanking Trinky both left the kitchen, Harry insisted on walking Amelia till the Dungeons gate saying it was dark now, which she couldn't refuse.

"Um Amelia" Harry said slowly gaining a hum.
" Will answer one question please" He said a bit desperate.

" What is it Harold?" Amelia asked not looking at him.
" Do you really not remember what happened in the forest that night?"  He asked cautiously, hoping she would not burst out or ignore.

" What are you talking about Harold?" Amelia asked although she very well knew what he was talking about, but played dumb.
" The kiss" Harry blurted confidently startling Amelia making her halt at her steps. She did even had the courage to look at him in eyes.

" Answer me Amelia do you not remember it, were you really that drunk?" Harry asked. Amelia found it hard to say anything.

" Please say anything just dont stay quiet" Harry urged, what is he so desperate for? Amelia thought to herself frowning.

" What do you want to listen Potter" Amelia asked folding her arms in front of him, this was all the courage she could muster up.

"Do you remember it or not?" He asked a bit irritated because of her zero interest.

"I remember" Amelia said if it was not big deal. Harry's mouth parted in disbelief. Why is reacting this way? Amelia thought to herself furrowing her eyebrows. Harry found it harder to ask anything further but he did.

"So did you- did you feel anything or..? He asked trying to act casual. Amelia could sense how nervous he was, she herself too was but she wasnt letting it show.

"I was drunk Harold what do you expect? Me to write a book on it?" Amelia said rolling her eyes. Harry felt speechless at that.

"It was just a small kiss to get out of that barrier for me" Amelia said shrugging.

"You didnt feel anything?" Harey asked a little wide eyed.

" Obviously not, theres nothing to feel its not like we are crushing over each other or something" Amelia said nonchalantly not looking up to see Harry's face.

"Why do you ask, did you feel anything?" Amelia asked raising her eyebrow at him suspiciously. She desperately hoped a 'No' for an answer. She could she Harry was debating to himself mentally. She passed him an impatient hum.

"Obviously not, we are even that close to feel anything" Harry said shaking his head, he felt really heavy his heart to say that.

"Yes, now bye, and lets forget about it and dont tell anyone" Amelia said moving inside the dungeons leaving Harry.

"But i cant just forget about it" Harry muttered to himself staring at from where she left.
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