- Chapter 25 -

May 17, 1996

"Okay, so Eva you know what to do right?"

Fred and George are sitting in front of me. We are in the library supposedly working on our homework, but in fact, the twins are planning out their latest prank and of course, I have my own part to play in this little endeavor of theirs.

"Yes I know, tomorrow at exactly 10 o'clock I have to go to Filch's office, break in and plant one of your glitter bombs in order to keep him occupied," I answer.   

"Without getting caught," Fred finishes.

I roll my eyes at him. "Yeah duh, you moron, it's not like I would voluntarily get myself in detention with the oh so lovely Filch,"

"Oh really? I thought you would enjoy his company," Fred says. A creepy grin covering his face. I stand up from my chair to slap him but he quickly pushes himself back. I almost fall flat on the table but manage to catch myself while Fred is having trouble breathing from laughing too much.

"Asshole," I say after giving him an angry look. 

George has watched our exchange silently, smirking a bit, before he clears his throat and continues his speech or what comes close to a speech. "So you think you can manage to get into his office?" He asks, his attention directed to me.

I shrug. "I'll manage,"

"Okay good, make sure to come to the front square when you're finished. You won't want to miss our part" George says while shooting a devious look at his brother, who answers it immediately.

I raise my eyebrows at the two red-haired boys sitting in front of me. What on earth are they planning on doing now? This will not end with a simple punishment I'm afraid.

Fred notices my confused look and gives me an even bigger grin. "Just wait and see...,"

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 May 18, 1996

I woke this morning to the sound of birds. My entire dorm was already out and about, and I still looked like a ghost. I must have slept through my alarm. Again. I tend to do that way too often these days. I grudgingly got myself ready for the day and head out for breakfast. It is going to be one heck of a ride today I know that much.

It's the day the twins have their 'special event' planned. I'm still not sure what those two are up to, I just know that I need to do my part and do it correctly this time. I can't say I'm not excited though. If there's one thing I love about those boys, it's their knack for pranks and getting into trouble. There's never a dull moment when I'm with them and I'm more than happy to help them with whatever scheme they have planned.

The great hall is already packed with students when I arrive, some already close to finishing their breakfast. I slowly walk towards the Slytherin table where I can see Lola, Pete, and Aris already deep in conversation. I take the place next to Pete, which they have saved for me, which gives me a great view of the entire hall. My eyes quickly wander to the staff table. While quickly scanning the table I notice that Severus isn't there. Strange... I wonder what he is up to at this hour, I think to myself.

He has definitely kept to his word and has invested actual time in our relationship. I know we are still on dangerous territory with me being a student and all and he definitely isn't fully comfortable with that fact yet. I can only hope that it will get better in a month or two when I will be graduating. We haven't seen much of each other these days, he is busy with whatever it is he's doing and I have my N.E.W.T's to study for. The times we are together have been nothing short of great though, he has done everything to make this work although it is hard sometimes and we do argue. A lot actually but what's love without hate right? I have to come up with some good excuse soon though because not only are the twins getting suspicious, Lola is also beginning to ask questions. getting very suspicious and I can't exactly tell them I'm dating their most hated teacher.

My eyes dart further down the hall, to the Gryffindor table where the twins are currently deep in a hushed conversation with each other. Next to them is Ron eating his stomach out and Hermione is, as it seems, scolding Ron for eating so much. In front of them, Harry is sitting, deep in thought while simultaneously playing with his food. I can't help but wonder what's on his mind. I have caught him drifting off a lot lately. He also avoids conversations as if it's the plague, I really hope it's nothing bad because I can't help but feel some sort of strange feeling that something bad is about to happen. Probably because of some powerful dark lord. I really should try to talk to Harry soon.

After 10 minutes, when the Great hall is slowly becoming empty, I put the last piece of the pancake I was eating in my mouth. Right at that moment, I notice the twins getting up and signaling for me to follow them. I guess it's showtime...

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Sorry for the short chapter, just needed a fill-up chapter. Only 5 more chapters to go, exciting:)

Love, Irs