AN: A lot of you were looking forward to this one! And it was a lot of fun for us to write ;) Next week, Gabriel comes back into the equation :D And quite a few of you seem to be very happy about that!
And a Happy early Birthday goes out to Heaven----she celebrates her birthday on October 30th---Happy Birthday!!!!!!
RJ and Andrew's interview is at the end of the chapter, and next week will feature Ethan and Maddie answering your questions! Please review!
Saffron sighed in frustration as she looked again through her wardrobe. Today was her one year anniversary with Andrew and she had absolutely nothing to wear out with him that night that he hadn't already seen her in a hundred times.
"And my hair looks awful," she caught a glimpse of her reflection.
Hermione knocked on the door frame. "Your hair looks beautiful."
"It does not," Saffron pulled it up and let it drop again.
"Need some help?" Hermione offered.
"Sure," Saffron sighed.
Hermione picked up the bottle of Sleekeazy's Hair Potion and poured some into her hand. "Sit," she ordered her daughter.
Saffron did what her mother told her to do. "I don't know if it'll help," she complained.
"It will," Hermione said as she applied the potion to her daughter's hair. "You have gorgeous hair, Saffron. It's just hard to tame sometimes. Your father and I are very sorry for passing that down to you."
Saffron smiled at her mother. "You both passed along some other great things."
"Kind of balances out," Hermione said smiling back at her daughter.
"Right," Saffron said as her hair tamed into sleek waves. "Thank you so much Mum. That's loads better."
"You're quite welcome," Hermione said. "So, do you know where he's taking you?'
"Not yet," Saffron shook her head. "He just told me to dress up."
"Don't you love it when they're vague like that?" Hermione asked with a laugh.
Saffron grinned. "Knowing Andrew, he'll have quite the night planned for us. He's so sweet like that."
Hermione reached into her pocket. "Special occasions call for special jewellery...."
"Gran's diamond earrings?" Saffron asked. "Mum!"
"It's a special occasion," Hermione said handing them to her.
"I've always loved these," Saffron gazed at them.
"Your grandfather gave them to her on their first wedding anniversary," Hermione said fondly.
Saffron touched them gently. "I still miss him," she said softly.
"I know," Hermione said touching her daughter's cheek. "He'd be so proud of you, Saffy."
"I hope so," she said quietly.
Hermione smiled at her. "I know so."
Saffron smiled as she put the earrings on and then fixed her hair. "I'm not sure what to wear," she said. "I've been over and over my closet..."
"You have plenty of lovely dresses," Hermione said.
"But nothing he hasn't seen me in before," Saffron replied.
Hermione hid her smile. "Too late to go shopping, but I could do a little revision to your wardrobe...'
"You can?" Saffron asked.
"Yes," Hermione said withdrawing her wand. "You can't use magic outside of school, but your mother sure can."
Saffron grinned. "You're the absolute best."
Hermione smiled back at her. "What kind of look were you going for? And remember, we want something that's not going to give your father a coronary."
"Something elegant," Saffron replied. "Andrew told me he's taking me somewhere nice."
Hermione looked thoughtfully at her daughter and tried to recall some of the designs she'd seen in Lavender's boutique the other day. She pointed her wand at one of Saffron's t-shirts and muttered a quick spell turning the old shirt into a black halter dress with pink lace cascading along the waistline. "Something like this?" Hermione asked.
Saffron's eyes grew round. "That's beautiful Mum..." she breathed.
"A Hermione Potter-Lavender Brown hybrid," Hermione said with a grin. "If you don't like that one, I can try and transfigure something else..."
"I'm sure this will be perfect," Saffron took the dress. "Thank you Mum."
"You're quite welcome, sweetheart," Hermione said giving her a hug. "It's a big night for you."
"One year," Saffron said softly. "I can hardly believe it."
"We couldn't have asked for a better boyfriend for our little girl," Hermione said sitting down on Saffron's bed.
Saffron disappeared into her closet to change into the dress. "It's a perfect fit!" she called.
"I had a feeling it would be," Hermione said. "Let's see..."
Saffron came out and twirled around. "How does it look?"
"Gorgeous," Hermione said smiling at her.
"Hermione, when did you want me to start dinner?" Harry asked from the hallway.
"Harry come in here and look at your daughter," Hermione called.
"I just saw her a few minutes ago," Harry said as he came into the room. "Saffy..."
"Like my new dress?" she asked.
Harry nodded. "What did you do with my little girl?"
"Daddy don't be silly," Saffron replied.
"I just can't believe that you're my little girl," Harry said smiling at her. "You look so beautiful, Saffy."
"Thanks," Saffron grinned at him. "I hope Andrew thinks so too."
"I'm sure he will," Harry said. "Where's he taking you?"
"I don't know yet," Saffron answered. "He just told me somewhere nice."
"I've used that line before," Harry said looking pointedly at Hermione.
Hermione levelled a glare at him. "I'm sure Andrew isn't like that one bit."
"You two can't take a joke tonight," Harry said shaking his head.
Saffron glanced at her clock. "I have a half hour until he gets here!" she cried.
"We'll leave you to it," Hermione said standing up. "Come on, Harry."
Once Saffron was alone, she quickly finished her makeup and her hair. She and Andrew had decided to forego gifts since Christmas was right around the corner.
Downstairs, the doorbell chimed and since Hermione was in her office going over some paperwork, Harry answered the door.
"Hello, Mr. Potter," Andrew said politely.
"Hello Andrew," Harry shook the young man's hand. "Come on in- Saffron should be ready any minute now."
"Thanks," Andrew said stepping inside. "Looks like it might snow out there."
Harry nodded. "Just in time for Christmas. Are you joining us again this year?"
"Yes, sir," Andrew replied. "And my parents were hoping Saffron would join us for Christmas dinner."
"I'm sure that can be arranged," Harry said, turning as his daughter descended down the staircase.
"Hi," Saffron said softly, her eyes locking on Andrew.
"You look stunning," Andrew said, his eyes wide.
"So do you," Saffron said smiling at him. "Happy Anniversary."
"You too," he handed her a small wrist corsage.
"Oh," Saffron said blushing. "That's beautiful, Andrew."
"Not more than you," he said, forgetting that Harry was still standing right there.
Harry cleared his throat. "I assume you'll have her home by 10..."
"Daddy," Saffron protested.
"Midnight," Hermione came into the foyer. "I think that's late enough."
"Thanks, Mum," Saffron said gratefully.
"Midnight it is," Harry replied. "You both have a good time." the look he shot his daughter told her to behave.
"I'll keep her in line," Andrew promised.
"Have a good time sweetheart," Hermione hugged her daughter.
"Thanks for everything," Saffron said looking positively radiant.
"Anytime love," Hermione smiled as she watched Andrew drape Saffron's shawl over her shoulders.
Saffron looked at Andrew. "So are you going to tell me where we're going?"
"There's this little restaurant in Muggle London called The Ivy," Andrew began.
Saffron gasped. "Andrew!"
He grinned at her.
"I've always wanted to go there," Saffron admitted.
"Tonight you'll get your chance," he said as they left the house. "You really do look gorgeous. I'm not going to be able to stop staring at you at all tonight."
"Well, you clean up rather nice as well," Saffron said. "I've always loved a boy in a suit...'
Andrew straightened his tie. "I'm glad you approve," he joked.
"I do," Saffron said happily.
Andrew gave her a kiss. "I guess that means we make one fantastic looking couple then."
Saffron giggled. "And modest, too."
"Who needs modesty?" Andrew asked as they left through The Leaky Cauldron. "Certainly not us.
"No," Saffron said. She felt bad for enjoying a night out when her best friend was nursing a broken heart.
Andrew got them a taxi and soon they arrived at The Ivy. Saffron felt quite important as Andrew told the maitre'd that they had a reservation.
"Right this way, Mr, Kirke. Miss Potter," the maitre'd said pleasantly.
Andrew grinned and let Saffron ahead of him as they wound through the tables to the back of the restaurant.
The maitre'd helped Saffron to her seat and she shared an amused look with Andrew.
"Enjoy your evening," the maitre d' said before departing.
"We will, thank you." she said. "This is even more posh than I thought," she confessed in a whisper.
"Nothing but the best for you," Andrew said picking up his menu. "It also helps that my mum's an event planner and she used a few connections to get this reservation for us."
"That was really nice of her," Saffron began to look over the menu.
"Know what you want yet?" Andrew asked.
"Everything looks so good," Saffron replied. "And I've been too excited all day to really eat anything."
"Get whatever you want," Andrew said grinning at her over his menu. "The sky's the limit..."
"You may live to regret that," Saffron joked.
Andrew laughed. "I don't think so. Seeing you in that dress is all the incentive I need, Saf."
She smiled at him. "I'm glad you like it."
He reached across the table for her hand. "I can't believe it's been a year."
"The best year," Saffron replied. "I love you so much Andrew."
"I love you too," Andrew said giving her hand a squeeze.
"I can't wait for you to see what I got you for Christmas," Saffron said. "I think you'll really like it."
"I'm sure I will," Andrew said. A waiter came over to take their drink order.
"I'll just have a club soda," Saffron said, wishing she could order wine or champagne.
"And for you, sir?" the waiter asked Andrew.
"I'll just have a Coke please," Andrew didn't want to drink without his girlfriend.
Saffron grinned. He really was perfect, she thought.
Their drinks were delivered a moment later and the two of them placed their orders.
"So, what's your flatmate up to tonight?" Saffron asked innocently.
"Let's not talk about RJ," Andrew didn't want to mention that his best friend and Serena had been holed up in RJ's bedroom since early that evening.
"Good idea," Saffron said. "I'm really excited that I'll get to see you play a match while I'm home."
"Knowing you're there cheering me on will make me play that much better," Andrew grinned. "Ever since we beat Puddlemere the coach has been finding ways to stick me in there."
"That's because you're so talented," Saffron said loyally.
"You're good for my ego," he joked.
"That's not all I'm good for," Saffron said winking at him.
"Believe me that I know." Andrew said with a devilish glint in his eyes.
They took in the atmosphere around them and Saffron thought she recognised some Muggle celebrities. "My Aunt Lavender loves coming here."
"I've heard loads about this place," Andrew looked around as well. "I was surprised my mum was able to get a reservation."
"Well, as my Aunt Lavender says, it's not what you know, but WHO you know," Saffron said.
Andrew laughed. "Speaking of your aunt, how's Gabe doing?"
"They just arrived a couple of days ago," Saffron replied. "And he seems to be doing okay. Uncle Seamus is so proud of how well he's doing at University."
"Good for him," Andrew nodded.
"I was thinking we might invite him to hang out with us while he's here," Saffron said. "You. Me. Lexie. Gabe."
"Are you trying to play matchmaker?" he teased.
Saffron looked innocently at him. "No, I'm sure it's too early for Alexa to think about dating anyone right now, but maybe someday...down the line...perhaps, they'd be right for each other. And I don't think Gabe would shag some skank..."
"Saf come on," Andrew said. "Let's not talk about all that all right?"
"Sorry," Saffron said raising her glass. "We're here to celebrate not talk about your cheating, lying scum-sucking flatmate."
Andrew shook his head. "Saf--"
"Sorry," Saffron said again. "Here's to us on our first year together."
"That's better," he smiled at her. "It's been a great year, too."
Saffron smiled back. "I could have done without most of the drama..."
"Yeah but it wasn't between us," Andrew replied. "Not really, anyway."
"We were mostly innocent bystanders," Saffron agreed.
"That's right," he agreed. "Everyone else created the drama."
"We did have our own though," Saffron said thoughtfully. "The whole Peter fiasco and then that night when my dad caught us in my bedroom at the beach house..."
"Yeah... our first and pretty much only fight to date," Andrew replied.
"That's true," Saffron realised. "Wow..."
"Because we're completely perfect for one another," Andrew leaned in and gave her a kiss.
The waiter came back to the table with their meals and Saffron grinned excitedly at her boyfriend. "It looks too pretty to eat."
"I thought you were starving," he teased her.
"It's not that pretty," Saffron giggled.
"Thank you," Andrew told the waiter. He waited until Saffron had taken her first bite before digging into his own meal.
"You want to try some of mine?" Saffron asked.
"Sure," Andrew replied. "You can have some of mine too if you want to try it."
Saffron nodded and Andrew offered a bite of his sea bass. "What do you think?"
"That's delicious," she replied. "I like the sauce."
Andrew reached across the table to grab a bite of her Curried Chicken Masala. "Think we might be breaking a load of etiquette rules?"
"Maybe," she replied with a grin. "But who cares?"
Andrew laughed. "Not me. Hey, you never told me how babysitting went last night---Em wear you out?'
"A little bit," Saffron said with a grin. "She won't leave Adam's side. It's so cute."
"She's something else," Andrew said.
"They both love having a little brother," Saffron replied. "Em even sings to him when he cries. And he stops and just stares up at her."
Andrew laughed. "No more jealousy then?"
"Not even a little," Saffron polished off the rest of her meal.
Andrew finished his too and then asked for a dessert menu. "Don't even say you're too full. You have to have dessert."
"Of course I'm having dessert," Saffron said. "Something rich and chocolaty..."
"They have chocolate pudding soufflé," Andrew said looking over the menu. "And Baked Alaska. Sticky Toffee Pudding. Cappuccino Brule..."
"Oooh the sticky toffee pudding does sound good too," Saffron said pensively.
"Have you decided?" their waiter asked.
"Yes," Andrew said. "One of each, please."
"Very good sir," the waiter replied.
"So we're going to share again?" Saffron asked with a smile.
"Oh, did you want something, too?" Andrew asked in a deadpan voice.
"Just for that maybe I'll have three desserts," Saffron returned.
"Only kidding," Andrew said holding up his hands.
Saffron reached for his hand. "I'm so happy tonight Andrew."
"So I did well then?" Andrew asked.
"You always do," she said softly.
He wished that they could go back to his flat but he knew that would be an invitation to disaster.
"What do you want to do after this?" she asked.
Andrew looked sheepishly at her. "I hadn't really thought much beyond the dinner, to be honest."
"We can go back to yours," Saffron suggested.
"Um..." Andrew bit his lower lip. "RJ might be there..."
"I promise I won't say anything to him," Saffron said squeezing his hand. "I'll ignore him..."
"He...he's not alone, Saffy," Andrew said quietly.
"Oh," Saffron replied coolly.
"Yeah," Andrew said. "She's um...well, she's around most of the time now."
"Part of me wishes you hadn't moved in with him now," Saffron toyed with her linen napkin.
Andrew had wanted to avoid this topic, but didn't see any other way around it. "He's still my best mate."
"I know but..." Saffron stopped herself. "What if we go back there and just go into your room?"
"I don't know," Andrew hedged.
"I just want to be alone with you," Saffron replied. "I won't say anything to either of them if we see them."
Andrew looked doubtfully at her. "You promise?"
"I promise," Saffron said earnestly.
"Okay," Andrew said as the waiter brought over a large tray of desserts.
"Wow," Saffron said. "This looks fantastic."
By the time they left The Ivy, they were both stuffed, but happy. It didn't take them long to get back to Andrew's flat. Andrew gave Saffron a kiss.
"Andrew, is that you?" RJ called out from the kitchen.
"Oh no," Saffron groaned.
"You promised," Andrew reminded her. He called out to his friend, "Yeah, mate. It's me and Saffy."
"Oh," RJ came into the hall. "Um... happy anniversary you two..."
"Thanks," Saffron said crisply. "Unlike some people, Andrew knows how to appreciate what he has."
"Saf," Andrew looked at her. "You promised me..."
"Saf, just because things didn't work out with Alexa and me, that doesn't mean we can't be friends," RJ said trying to reason with her.
"Come on Andrew," Saffron said. "Let's get some privacy."
Andrew loosened his tie. "Good idea. Night, RJ."
RJ nodded at them as they disappeared into Andrew's room.
"I'm sorry," Saffron apologised to her boyfriend. "He just drives me crazy!"
"It's all right," Andrew hung up his jacket.
Saffron slid off her shoes and sat down on the edge of his bed.
"Saf," he looked at her properly. "I don't know what you expect to happen tonight--"
"Oh," Saffron said blushing.
"I don't know if you even want to," Andrew's face turned a bit red as well.
"I do," Saffron admitted. "But I'm not so sure I'm ready to take that step..."
"Me either," Andrew sat down next to her. "You know how much I love you Saf... but I just don't know if either of us wants to go that far yet."
Saffron smiled at him. "We have time."
"All the time in the world," he agreed, touching her cheek.
Saffron gave him a kiss. It was things like this that made him so special to her.
"I can't get over how beautiful you look tonight," Andrew whispered.
"My mum helped," Saffron admitted.
"She probably didn't have to do much," Andrew replied, brushing her hair over her shoulder.
"You'd be surprised," Saffron said softly.
"No way," he said, pulling her closer. "You're naturally gorgeous."
"Flattery will get you everywhere," Saffron teased.
He grinned. "Then I'll just tell you the truth. You are the most beautiful..." he kissed under her jaw. "Sweetest..." he kissed under her ear. "Wonderful woman I know..." he pulled back a little. "I can't imagine being without you Saffy."
"Andrew," Saffron whispered feeling as if she was going to melt.
"Hmm?" he asked softly.
"That's the most romantic thing anyone has ever said to me," Saffron said looping her arms around his neck.
"I have it on good authority that I'm a pretty romantic guy," he said with a grin.
"Do you now?" Saffron asked.
"Uh huh," he replied, pushing her back.
"Mr. Kirke," Saffron said batting her eyelashes at him. "I think you're trying to seduce me..."
"Is it working?" he asked with a grin.
"What do you think?" Saffron asked, bringing him down with her.
He kissed her fully, running his hands through her long hair.
She'd lost count of how many times they'd kissed since they'd started going out, but this one had to be in the top five.
"Saf..." he murmured as they pulled apart for a moment. Crashing his lips back to hers, he ran his hands down her slender body.
Saffron unbuttoned his shirt eager to feel his skin underneath her fingertips.
He helped her pull it off, throwing it to the floor. Andrew continued to let his hands roam over her dress while her fingers touched his bare chest.
"Mmmm," Saffron murmured arching against him.
"Saf," he let out a strangled moan.
"Don't stop yet," Saffron said before kissing him again.
"I won't," he managed.
Saffron sat up a little and guided Andrew's hand to the zipper of her dress.
"Saf..." Andrew pulled back. "You sure about this?"
"I don't think we should go all the way yet," Saffron said softly. "But maybe...maybe it'd be okay if we went a little further..."
Andrew knew it would most likely be up to him to stop them, but he nodded. "All right," he said.
Saffron felt a little shy as Andrew slowly pulled the zipper down.
She untied the halter straps from around her neck with trembling fingers.
"You're beautiful, Saffron Grace," Andrew whispered.
Saffron raised her eyes to his. "Thanks Andrew," she said softly.
Andrew leaned in and kissed her gently.
She hugged him to her, still feeling a bit shy.
Andrew planted kisses down her neck and along her shoulder.
Her body literally felt like it was on fire and Saffron closed her eyes as his mouth moved over her skin.
"Still okay?" Andrew whispered.
"Oh yes," she answered breathlessly.
Andrew smiled and cupped his hand over her breast.
Saffron whimpered as he kissed between her breasts.
Andrew let out a low guttural moan as Saffron arched against him. He was nearing the point of no return.
"Andrew," she wanted to rip the rest of his clothes off. "If we don't stop now..."
Andrew nodded and reluctantly pulled away from her. "Right..." he said trying to catch his breath.
"I'm sorry," she apologised.
"You don't have to apologise," Andrew reassured her. "It's okay, Saffy."
"I know but--" she began.
Andrew put a finger to her lips. "It's okay. Besides, I need to get you home soon anyway..." He motioned to the clock on the bedside table that read "11:30".
"I hate curfews," she said, tying her halter straps again.
Andrew laughed as he picked up his shirt. "Necessary evil, I suppose."
She smiled at him. "I really do love you Andrew."
"I love you, too," Andrew said as he buttoned his shirt.
He helped Saffron zip up her dress and then she hugged him tightly. "Thank you so much for everything tonight Andrew. It was a perfect evening."
"You deserve the best," Andrew said holding on to her.
"You are the best," she answered, burying her face in his shoulder.
"Come on," Andrew said pulling away after a few moments. "We should get you home."
"All right," Saffron said reluctantly.
Andrew took her hand and led her out of the bedroom.
RJ and Serena were nowhere to be seen, and for that Saffron was grateful.
Andrew walked over to the fireplace. "You want to go first?"
"Sure," she answered.
Andrew offered her some floo powder. "After you...'
Saffron gave him a kiss before tossing it in and disappearing.
Andrew followed a few moments later. The sitting room was dimly lit and he figured that her parents were upstairs.
"I guess this is goodnight," she said reluctantly.
Andrew grinned. "Parting is such sweet sorrow..."
Saffron giggled. "That I shall say goodnight till it be morrow..."
"I think we should stop now since that's about all I remember from that play," Andrew said giving her a kiss.
She grinned as she put her arms around his neck. "Thank you again..."
"Thank you," Andrew said softly.
"Well, for more than just tonight," Saffron said. "I know I'm not always easy to get on with, but you never complain or anything..."
"I just wish you could find some way to be civil to RJ," Andrew said. "No matter what, he's still my friend, Saffy. Just as Lexie's yours."
"I guess I could try," Saffron said. "But I prefer to just not speak to him at all."
"That's all I ask," Andrew said. "I'll ring you tomorrow, okay?"
"Okay," she agreed. "I love you."
"I love you," Andrew said giving her one last kiss.
Saffron watched him go and then headed up to let her parents know she was home.
She knocked on her parents' bedroom door.
"Come in," Hermione called out. Saffron pushed open the door to find her mother reading in bed. "Where's dad?"
"In the loo," Hermione replied. She set her book aside and smiled at her daughter. "So, how was your special night?"
"Oh it was lovely," Saffron said. "He took me to the Ivy!"
Hermione's eyes grew large. "The Ivy!"
Saffron nodded. "I had the best dinner, and then we took a walk and just spent time by ourselves."
"I'm very impressed," Hermione said feeling very happy for her youngest. "And you really did look beautiful tonight, Saffron."
"Thanks," Saffron smiled at her. "I'm going to bed- will you let Dad know I got in?"
"Of course," Hermione replied as Saffron kissed her on the cheek. "Sweet dreams, love."
Saffron smiled. "I'll definitely have those tonight."
Week 6: Andrew and RJ
Amynoelle: You know RJ might not show....
Heaven: He'd better show. He's got to face the music. Besides, Andrew won't let him duck out on us.
Amynoelle: We'll go easy on him....it's the readers who are going to let him have it.
Heaven: Tell me about it! Some of them were vicious!
Amynoelle: He did do something despicable...literally.
Heaven: Oh yes, I agree. But he'll get his chance to tell his side tonight.
Amynoelle: Here they are...hi guys. We're glad you could join us tonight.
Andrew: How's it going?
Heaven: Andrew I have to say, at the risk of being decapitated by Saffron, you are much hotter than I originally thought.
Andrew: *grins* Thank you.
Amynoelle: And you know you've been called the "perfect boyfriend'.
Andrew: Yeah... well that's what Saffy says...
Amynoelle: Hello, RJ. How are you doing tonight?
RJ: Fine...
Andrew: You'll have to forgive him. He's had a few drinks tonight... he's not pissed, I promise. But he really doesn't want to talk about his personal life--"
Amynoelle: Most of our questions are about his personal life and recent events in it. If he doesn't want to answer the question, he doesn't have to...
RJ: I bet everyone wants to know why I broke up with Lexie...
Heaven: Well... yes... that's part of it.
Amynoelle: How about we start with Andrew then before the fireworks start? RC wants to know Andrew---are you a single child and tell us about your family and your childhood.
Andrew: Yeah I'm an only child. My childhood was pretty simple, I have great parents. They really like Saffron a lot.
Amynoelle: And it helps I'm sure that your father went to school with Harry.
Andrew: I'm sure it does. My dad was really in awe when we first started dating.
Amynoelle: I'm not sure if anyone asked this but how did you and Andrew become friends, RJ?
Andrew: On the train, on our way to Hogwarts. We were sitting in a compartment with some other guys and we were just talking about Quidditch... then we got sorted into Gryffindor.
Heaven: RJ, we don't want you to fall asleep here so we'll ask you something. From Bel- how did it make you feel/what was your reaction when you hear Scanlon calling Alexa a little girl?
RJ: Scanlon was just taking the piss. He's good for doing that. I mean, I didn't like him making those snide remarks, but that's just the way he is.
Heaven: We've got to give him his dues... RJ you did stick up for Alexa in front of those guys.
RJ: Well, she's my girl. Um, was my girl, I mean.
Amynoelle: Rachelle wants to know if you understand how Alexa would feel left out with the way your new friends were treating her. And how do you think it made Alexa feel when she came over to your place to patch things up, but she saw you had slept with Serena ...a girl who made no secret of the fact that she wanted you...
RJ: I don't know... I don't know how she felt. We only broke up what, a week ago? Everything's still really confusing as far as Alexa's concerned. I still love her, but I don't think we're right together at the moment.
I tried not to let her feel left out, I really did. But there wasn't much I could do when she was determined to not fit in as well.
Andrew: Lexie's shy, RJ. You know that.
RJ: I know.
Heaven: Okay... moving on. Andrew... Why did you choose Saffron Potter to be your girlfriend? Can you see you two together in a long time future? Has Saffy always called you Andrew, or she has a nick name for you like Serena who calls you "Andy"??
Andrew: Saffy's amazing. She can always make me laugh and she's gorgeous, smart and loyal. That's just a few of the reasons why I love her so much. And I can't imagine being without her. We're young so it's not like we're going to go out tomorrow and get married, but when I think about the future, I definitely see her in it. And as for my name, Andy---Serena and my grandmother are the only ones who have ever called me that. Saffron just calls me Andrew. I'm not a big fan of the name Andy actually...
Heaven: I like Andrew better too...
Amynoelle: Me, too. Now, Mark's Baby wants to know if you and Saffron ever fight, Andrew...
Andrew: We have our little disagreements... but the only time we've really fought so far is that time in Brighton when her dad caught us in the room. I was really ticked at her about that. Don't get me wrong- I shouldn't have stayed in there... but when she was sitting on top of me and stuff I really couldn't do anything but... what we were doing.
Amynoelle: And then you had to sit through "the talk" with Harry Potter....
Andrew: *groans* Don't remind me.
Heaven: *laughs* We can move on again. Let's go back to RJ. Coolman has a few questions here for you. How do you choose your friends? Are you friends with your team mates only because you play for the team? Do you consider what sort of people they are? You would have noticed that unlike you Andrew has kept in touch with old friends like Jason. And do you ever wonder if your team mates are changing your personality? They seem to be people seriously lacking intelligence. You've already lost Alexa and if you aren't careful you'll lose Andrew as well. Beware!
RJ: Okay, that's not fair. I have kept in touch with Jason. Maybe not as much as Andrew, but I have more demands on my time than Andrew at the moment. And you know---people do change. I'm not the same bloke I was when I was at Hogwarts. I've grown up and I don't think I need to apologise for it!
Amynoelle: Down boy...
Heaven: Sorry RJ... that one really got a bit touchy.
RJ: Well, you might understand why I didn't really want to do this now. Amynoelle: Moving on...it's early days yet, but some of our readers wanted to know about Serena Starr. Do you think you and she are going to start dating? Or having a real relationship?
RJ: Maybe... she may not be the brightest one around, but she's fun to be with, okay? I enjoy spending time with her. It's not as serious as things were with Lexie.
Amynoelle: She reminds Heaven and me of Paris Hilton.
RJ: Who?
Heaven: She's a Muggle. Very famous in our world. For... not a whole lot. But a lot of people love her.
RJ: Sounds a lot like Serena actually.
Heaven: One more for you RJ, from RC. Why did you decide to break up with Lexie now? And do you have real feelings for Serena? If Lexie hasn't found out about you and Serena, would you tell her the truth?? Are you ready to really let go of her and see her with someone else, like Gabe?
RJ: Boyd? *looks at Andrew* You know that wanker is loving this, don't you?
Andrew: Come on mate, Gabriel's her friend.
RJ: He's been trying to get with her since Brighton and you know it. You mark my words, he'll be letting her cry on his shoulder...
Amynoelle: If you could just answer the question, RJ.
RJ: Fine...things were not okay with Lexie and me for awhile. We're in two different places right now. And this thing with Serena and me...maybe I like it because no one's asking me to put a label on it. She's fun.
Heaven: I guess that's... understandable. It's your life and you have to do it with what's best for you. If Serena makes you happy...
Amynoelle: I don't like her, but Heaven's right...it is your life. But let's get back to the questions. Andrew, The Great Fox2000 says that you've probably heard the story of Neville Longbottom's adverse reaction to Jon and Allie's relationship. If something were to happen that caused Harry to forbid you from seeing Saffron, would you go against him, knowing full well that he is one of the most powerful wizards alive?
Andrew: Wow... that's quite a question. I'd really like to think Harry's not like that, but I suppose that yeah, I would, if it meant seeing Saffron. She's the best thing in the world to me.
Amynoelle: Awwww! And speaking of Harry Potter, Rainbow Star asks if it's intimidating that your girlfriend's father is Harry Potter. Has it made a difference in your relationship?
Andrew: It was intimidating at first, but he's really a nice bloke and he's not THE HARRY POTTER every moment he's around you. He's just any other dad, I suppose. And he'd never been anything but nice to me...well, except for that night in Brighton, but that was understandable.
Heaven: *leans on her elbow* Why do you have to be so perfect? Can I clone you? Potterchick958 feels the same way I do! She asks will you leave Saffy for me? Will you marry ME and not Saffy, because I think you are the most perfect guy on the planet? Will you want to continue with Quidditch until you get too old? What will you do after Quidditch? What will you do when Saffy graduates?
Andrew *Blushes* Um, my heart belongs to Saffy, so I'll have to decline her offer. And really you guys I'm not that great...I have faults...and Saffron could tell you about 10 of them if you asked her. And as for Quidditch, I'd love to do that for as long as I can. And maybe someday when I'm finished, perhaps I could manage my own team. And I don't know about what will happen when Saffy graduates, we've talked about possibly getting a flat together.
Heaven: You two are the most perfect couple after Harry and Hermione and Jon and Allie. Seriously. I want to pinch you both.
Amynoelle: You really are! But like all couples, I'm sure you guys have your own issues. Bel asks if you're ever annoyed by Saffron's behaviour? It's been said that she can be a bit of a brat...
Andrew: Sometimes she's a bit controlling, yeah. But she really isn't bad around me. We know how she can hold a grudge...
Amynoelle: Speaking of that, RJ...are you a little afraid of how Saffron's going to react to this?
RJ: No. Why should I be? I'm not afraid of her.
Amynoelle: I would be...but that's beside the point. Back to the questions...TheGreatFox2000 wants to know what's your reaction going to be like if Gabriel comes back and he and Alexa hit it off?
RJ: Boyd had better keep his distance.
Amynoelle: So let me get this straight, RJ....you can shag Serena Starr, but Alexa can't date someone else?
RJ: You know, I really am getting sick of you all putting me on the spot like this!
Amynoelle: I just think that's quite a double standard. If you don't want her, you're saying that no one else can...
RJ: *gets up* I have other things I have to do today...
Andrew: Come on, mate.
Heaven: These are mostly just the questions everyone wants to know, RJ. Alexa's a pretty big favourite around here... and people are upset that's all.
Amynoelle: And disappointed.
RJ: Things just sometimes don't work out! Do you think I wanted to hurt her? I love Lexie, but it's just not ...it's just working right now. Maybe someday...but it's over right now. And all of you asking about Boyd---I don't like him. He's been after Lex from Day One. And I wouldn't mind her dating anyone...just not him, okay? And guess what? I'm human---I don't like thinking of her being with anyone else!
Andrew: Calm down mate... how about we don't ask him anything else about Alexa?
Heaven: That doesn't leave many questions for him, but we'll try, okay?
Amynoelle: Like this question from PotterChick958...what do you think you'll do after Quidditch, RJ? Do you plan on ever getting married?
RJ: *relaxes* I can't see myself not playing Quidditch... I want to do it the rest of my life. And as far as marriage, I just don't know. I'm not even twenty years old, marriage isn't anywhere on my radar.
Amynoelle: And a couple of people are wondering how your family feels about your current lifestyle?
RJ: Um, well...they're supportive of me in whatever I do. And it's like I'm getting pissed every night. I'm doing what most blokes my age are doing. And my family loves Lexie...and I'm sure they're disappointed that we're not together, but that's just the way it is.
Heaven: *nods* Here's an interesting one from RC, for both of you. If you could change something in you or in your life, what would you do?
RJ: I'd... I'd probably go back and warn myself about Christina, before she drugged me. I had no idea what was going on during that time. Now that I look back on it, it was a bit scary.
Andrew: Tell me about it...she could have killed you, mate.
Amynoelle: And how about you, Andrew. What would you change if you could?
Andrew: I'm really not sure. I guess I'd have told Saffron earlier how I felt about her. We could have had more time together.
Heaven: That makes me think of a question from Natalie. What would you have done if Saffy remained with Peter?
Andrew: Lucky for me, she didn't. And I'm not one to usually move in someone else's girl, but if I knew that he was running around behind her back...I might think about it differently.
Heaven: He was, though. But then again, you guys didn't know it until the end.
Amynoelle: Exactly. And Harmonian Wonder asks RJ how it feels to see how does it feel to see Saffy and Andrew's still going strong, though theirs was/is under the same condition?
RJ: I'm happy for them. If they can make it work, more power to them.
Andrew: Thanks, mate.
Heaven: I hope this one isn't too touchy. It's from bel, and she wants to know if you were to choose between Quidditch and a relationship with Alexa, which would you choose and why? I know it seems a bit redundant, but factor out Serena and Scanlon and everyone...
RJ: *sighs and thinks about this for a few moments* I'd choose Lexie, every time.
Heaven: Really?
RJ: *quietly*: Yeah. But in a perfect world, I could have both and not have to choose. But what everyone seems to forget is that I love Lexie. And yes, okay, maybe I forgot that too, but sometimes no matter how much you love someone, it just doesn't work out.
Heaven: That's a good point...
Amynoelle: Very good point. And we'll let you off the hot seat for a moment and go back to Andrew. Miss Izzy wants to know Andrew what you think could be a potential problem for your relationship with Saffron other than your schedules?
Andrew: Distance maybe? She still has another year of school, and while I really don't think it's going to be a problem for us, it could be.
Amynoelle: We have faith in you two.
Andrew: Thanks a lot.
Heaven: I just have to ask Andrew, and so does miss granger, What was it about Saffron that made you fall in love with her?
RJ: She knocked him out and told him he was going to love her. *Grins*
Andrew: Yeah, that was pretty much it.
Amynoelle: Seriously...
Andrew: It's not just one thing, Amy. It was a lot of little things. She's just Saffron...and that's enough for me. That's what did it.
Heaven: Awwww....
Amynoelle: Awwww is the best compliment, RJ. Now, Nichole Potter86 wants to know RJ if you could change anything in your relationship with Alexa and would you ever consider being with her again after she's out of school and your lives are on the same path again. See---it's not really an accusatory question and you shouldn't have a problem answering it, RJ>
RJ: I don't know... I really don't know. I can't even say I'd change anything. We went through a lot, and it was great. And again, I still love her. But it's just not the right time for us to be together.
Amynoelle: You could always ask Maddie to look into the future...
RJ: No thanks, I'm having fun with my life.
Amynoelle: When we interview her next week, I might ask her to look into mine. But, for now this question is for Andrew from Harry85: How have you managed to remain RJ's best friend through the mistakes he did in the years? I know true friends do that, but everyone has a patience limit...
Andrew: Sure we do, but RJ's my best mate. We've had a lot of fun together and despite mistakes, we're still friends. We all make stupid decisions, but it doesn't mean we all have to stop being friends.
RJ: Thanks, mate.
Heaven: Aside from accusatory questions, I think that's it for today. Amy? Did we have any other blanks I mean questions?
Amynoelle: I don't think so. We've made RJ suffer enough. We appreciate you both agreeing to do this.
Andrew: Sure. I had a lot of fun!
RJ: It wasn't that bad.
Heaven: We're glad you thought so. Take it easy guys!
RJ: You, too. Come on, Mr. Perfect.