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Harry and Hermione surprised their youngest daughter with a breakfast on her 17th birthday. She awoke like she always did, throwing on her robe before heading downstairs for breakfast. To her delight, she found her parents, Elinore and Andrew sitting in the kitchen waiting for her. They all yelled out surprise when she blearily walked into the room.
"Mum!" Saffron squealed. "You could have warned me! I look horrible!"
Andrew and Elinore laughed as Saffron turned and rushed into the bathroom.
"Something tells me that it's not us that she's doing that for," Harry mused.
"Come on Saffy," Andrew knocked on the door. "You look beautiful."
Saffron pulled her hair back into a ponytail and then brushed her teeth. When she was satisfied that she didn't look completely terrible, she opened the door.
"You didn't tell me," Saffron said giving him a kiss.
"That would have defeated the purpose," Andrew grinned at her. "Happy Birthday."
"Thanks," Saffron said giggling.
"Come on," Andrew took her hand. "Your grandmother was really anxious to see you this morning."
Saffron followed him back into the kitchen and practically swooned when she saw the blueberry pancakes. "Daddy! My favourites!"
Harry kissed his daughter's cheek. "Whatever you want today, baby."
"Thanks," Saffron said beaming at him.
"Your brother apologised for not being here, but he did owl over your present," Hermione told her daughter. "Hard to believe that 17 years ago, he was talking to my stomach and warning you not to hurt me."
Saffron laughed. "I can just picture Ethan doing that."
"And Jules is going to take you to lunch tomorrow," Hermione said. "She said she'd give you your present tomorrow."
"I can't wait," Saffron said as she hugged her grandmother. "I've missed you Gran."
"Happy Birthday, my sweet girl," Elinore said hugging her tightly. "I can't believe you're 17 years old today!"
"And I can do magic anytime I want to now!" Saffron said with a grin.
"I've alerted the media," Harry teased. "And everyone knows now that they'd better watch out."
"Very funny," Saffron said.
Elinore pulled a small package out of her bag. "Saffron Grace, there's something that your grandfather hoped to be here to give to you someday. But, I promised him that if something happened, I'd give it to you."
Saffron sat down. "Grandpa wanted to give it to me?"
Elinore nodded and handed her the package. "It's been in the Granger family for years. It belonged to his great-grandmother and he found them a few years back in the attic. The moment he saw them, he told me that he'd give them to you."
Saffron opened the box curiously and gasped when she saw the antique sterling silver earrings. "Gran, these are beautiful..."
Hermione smiled. "I remember those! Saffron, do you remember that portrait I showed you of your great-great-great grandmother Amelia? She was wearing those in that portrait."
"Wow," Saffron was still gazing at the earrings with tears in her eyes.
Elinore's eyes were welling up too. "He loved you so much, Saffy. You were his star."
"I loved him too," Saffron wiped her eyes. "He meant a lot to me... and you do too Gran. Thank you so much." she hugged her grandmother again.
"You're very welcome," Elinore said softly.
"Your gift from us is in the backyard," Hermione told her daughter. "Your father talked me into it..."
"In the backyard?" Saffron asked, looking back and forth between her parents.
"Do you remember this past Christmas when we were in the Quidditch shop and we heard about that new line of brooms that was coming out in the summer?" Harry asked her. "Well, I happen to know someone and I was able to get you a Powerflight 4000...."
Saffron screamed at the top of her lungs and ran out the back door, Puddles on her heels. "OH MY GOD!"
Hermione laughed. "I think she likes it, Harry."
"That's amazing sir," Andrew was also wide eyed. "They're trying to get these for the Quidditch teams and haven't been able to."
"They're not supposed to be released to the public until June but I called in a favour," Harry said grinning as Saffron hugged the broom to her with Puddles yipping at her heels.
"Daddy thank you so much," Saffron came back in and threw her arms around him, still holding onto the broom.
"You're very welcome," Harry said grinning at her. "I promised your mum you'd be careful."
"I'm always careful," Saffron promised.
"Music to my ears," Hermione said. "Now let's eat before it gets cold."
"Can I just touch it?" Andrew asked.
Saffron laughed. "You can hold it but you have to promise to give it back."
"I will," Andrew said, carefully taking the broom into his hands.
"I cannot wait to try it out," Saffron said smiling at him. "Isn't it great?"
"It's amazing," Andrew's eyes were wide.
Saffron grinned. "Come on. Let's go eat and then maybe we can take it for a ride."
"Sounds good to me," Andrew grinned at her.
Saffron sat down beside Andrew and felt so happy, surrounded by the people she loved most in the world. She helped herself to a huge stack of pancakes and grinned at Andrew. "My dad makes the best pancakes, Andrew. Wait until you try them."
"They smell great," Andrew said. "Thanks for having me over, Mr. and Mrs. Potter."
"It's our pleasure, Andrew," Hermione said. "How are your parents doing?"
"Good," Andrew said. "They said to say hello."
"I don't know if we should show my new broom to your dad, Andrew," Saffron said. "He'd probably try and keep it."
Andrew laughed. "You'd have to forcibly take it away."
"I don't think I'll show it to Ethan either," Saffron said thoughtfully. "Thought it will be nice to rub his face in it...not that I would, of course."
"Saffy," Hermione laughed.
"Come on, Mum," Saffron said. "You remember how anal he was about his Nimbus 4000? He wouldn't let anyone breathe on it."
Harry laughed. "I let a speck of dust fall on it once and he nearly had a coronary."
"See?" Saffron asked her mother. "That's why I'm not letting him anywhere near my new broom."
Breakfast went by smoothly and Saffron raced upstairs to get dressed so she and Andrew could go ride on her new broom before heading out for the day. "What do you think?" she asked her dog.
Puddles hopped up on her bed and looked at her before barking his approval.
"Thanks baby," Saffron gave him a kiss on the head.
She grabbed her jacket before hurrying downstairs. Andrew was chatting with Harry.
"Okay," she said. "Time to see how my new broom is!"
"Be careful," Hermione called out from the kitchen. "And don't go too high!"
"Mum that's the whole point!" Saffron replied. "Going as high as I can!"
"Just don't watch, Hermione," Harry called out.
"I'm steering," Saffron said to her boyfriend.
"Saf--" Andrew protested following her into the backyard.
Saffron grinned at him. "I'll let you ride it yourself later."
Andrew held up his hands. "Okay, it's your birthday."
Saffron kissed him. "I'm so glad we get to spend the day together."
"Me too," Andrew said. "Does it feel any different being 17?"
"You mean besides the fact that I made my bed with my wand this morning?" Saffron joked.
Andrew laughed. "Besides that."
"Not really," Saffron said thoughtfully.
Andrew gave her another kiss. "Happy Birthday."
"Thank you," Saffron kept her lips pressed to his for a moment.
"I'm ready to get you in the air," Andrew said smiling at her.
"So am I!" Saffron said, climbing onto the broom. Andrew slid behind her, wrapping his arms around her waist.
"Let's see what this baby can do," Andrew whispered in her ear.
Saffron pulled up a little and the broom quite literally shot into the air.
"WHOA!" Andrew yelled.
Saffron squealed. "This is AMAZING!"
"Did you see how fast we went up?" Andrew asked in her ear. "No broom I've ever seen goes that fast that quickly!"
"This broom is INCREDIBLE!" Saffron said excitedly.
Andrew squeezed her around the middle. "You're pretty amazing, too."
She laughed and leaned back. "You're just saying that because I have a nice broom," she teased.
Andrew nuzzled her neck. "You've got me. I'm only after you for your...broom."
"I knew it," Saffron answered dryly as she brought them around in a loop.
"You've figured me out," Andrew said poking her side. "All this time, I just knew that one day you'd get the best broom ever and I was patient and it finally happened!"
"You've got the girl with the best broom," Saffron looked back at him.
"Best girl with the best broom," Andrew corrected her.
She grinned. "Want a turn before we go out?"
"I do," Andrew replied. "But we have a big day ahead of us."
"Do I FINALLY get a hint?" Saffron asked.
"No," Andrew replied firmly. "No hints."
"Just a teeny weeny one?" she begged.
"Okay," Andrew relented as she landed the broom. "It's something I've wanted to get you for quite some time."
"That's not a hint," she pushed his shoulder.
"Saffy," Andrew said. "If I tell you, it will spoil the surprise."
"Okay," she said. "Sure you don't want to take a spin?"
"Positive," Andrew said. "Come on. We need to get a move on."
"Okay," Saffron said. She put the broom inside and said goodbye to her parents and grandmother before leaving with her boyfriend.
Andrew had borrowed his father's car deciding it would be fun to drive around with his girlfriend. He was silent as he drove them toward their first destination. Saffron though kept peppering him with questions, but he remained tight-lipped. He pulled into the parking lot for the London Zoo.
"What are we doing here?" she asked, unbuckling her seat belt.
"I thought you'd like to hang around with some other monkeys besides me," Andrew said with a grin. "Don't touch the door. I've got it."
"Andrew!" Saffron said, laughing as he came around to her side.
Andrew opened the door and offered her his hand. "My lady---"
"Good sir," Saffron batted her eyes.
Andrew grinned. "May I have the honour of your company on this day?'
"Of course," Saffron answered, a bit perplexed.
"I know it's not the most ideal place for a date, but I haven't been since I was a kid and you mentioned once that you'd like to come here," Andrew told her as they made their way to the front gate.
"This is perfect," Saffron squeezed his hand.
Andrew paid their admission and the two of them picked up a map. "Where do you want to go first, Miss Potter?"
"Tigers," Saffron said immediately.
"You've got it," Andrew said squeezing her hand. "I miss being like this with you...everyday."
"Me too," Saffron said wistfully. "But only one more year of school for me after this and then we can be together all the time."
"I can't wait," Andrew said softly.
"Me either," Saffron pulled her hand from his and he lifted his arm over her shoulders. "This has been a great day already, Andrew."
"It's only going to get better," he hinted.
"You mean there's more?" she asked, surprised.
"Maybe," Andrew said.
"OH MY GOD!" a girl behind them squealed. "OH MY GOD! IT IS HIM!"
Saffron and Andrew both turned around.
Three girls who looked to be about 13 or 14 years old, practically swarmed around Andrew.
"What's going on?" Andrew asked as Saffron was practically pushed aside.
"Andrew Kirke!" one of the girls exclaimed touching his arm. "OH MY GOD!"
"He's even cuter in person," the other girl said dreamily.
"I beg your pardon?" Andrew looked at his girlfriend in confusion. "Saf?"
Saffron shrugged.
One of the girls produced a magazine from her bag. "You made the cover of Witch Weekly! See!"
"Andrew Kirke Jr. named new Wizard McDreamy?" Andrew read incredulously.
"Did you pose for that?" Saffron asked looking at the magazine.
"Not knowingly..." Andrew said, turning to the article.
"Can you sign that for me?" the girl asked. "Please?"
"Um, sure," Andrew said uncomfortably.
"You're so lucky," one of the girls said to Saffron.
Saffron smiled. "Thanks... I think so too. He's really the greatest."
Andrew signed the magazine for the girl.
"You can have one of my copies if you like," one of her friends said. "I bought four."
"Thanks," Saffron took it. "I'll give you some money for it."
The girl shook her head. "No, please. Take it."
"Thank you," Saffron said. "That's really nice of you."
"No problem," the girl said giggling with her friends before walking away.
Saffron took the magazine and sat down on a bench eager to read the article about her boyfriend. "Andrew Kirke Jr. might not have won the Championship Cup, but he certainly won the hearts of millions of witches worldwide. His boy-next-door good lucks and winsome personality have him at the top of our want to date lists.
"Saf," Andrew was embarrassed. "Come on, that's all rubbish."
Saffron grinned at him before continuing to read aloud. "Kirke honed his Quidditch skills at Hogwarts where he starred on the house team for five of his seven years at the school. Many girls had a crush on the former Gryffindor, but his heart belongs to only one."
"At least they got something right," Andrew slid his arm around her.
"Hogwarts Sixth Year Saffron Potter has Andrew wrapped around her little finger, said an unnamed source," Saffron smiled. "I wonder who that was."
Andrew laughed. "Not you?"
Saffron giggled. "No, not me. Oh, look at this...a list of your favourites. Let's see...your favourite food...pizza. Your favourite colour is blue?"
"No it's not," Andrew replied.
"It's red," Saffron said smugly. "And your favourite film isn't that piece of garbage. It's Pulp Fiction."
"You know me better than anyone," Andrew gave her a kiss. "Come on, we can read that later."
"Right," Saffron said. "You can autograph it for me later, McDreamy."
"Shut up," Andrew turned red.
Saffron put the magazine away in her bag and together she and Andrew set off for the tigers.
"RJ's probably jealous," Saffron teased.
"I don't think he'd care," Andrew answered.
"Probably not," Saffron said. "Um, Andrew...there's something I should probably tell you..."
"What?" he asked.
"Gabe and Alexa are together, together," Saffron told him. "They spent all day together yesterday and she called last night to tell me."
"Really?" Andrew asked.
Saffron nodded. "She's really happy about it, too."
"I'm glad for her," Andrew said. "Lex is a sweet girl and Gabe really likes her a lot."
"That's the understatement of the decade," Saffron grinned. "She deserves some happiness after what that asshole roommate of yours did to her."
"Saf," Andrew sighed. "Come on, not today."
"Okay," Saffron relented. "I'll be nice."
"Here are the tigers," Andrew pointed.
"Oooh," Saffron said excitedly. "Let's get a closer look!"
"All right," Andrew said as they moved through the crowd.
Saffron manoeuvred it so they'd be at the front and Andrew stood behind her, resting his chin on her shoulder. "They're so cute!"
"Cute," Andrew smirked. "Any cuter and they'd bite your head off."
Saffron turned sideways. "You know, the same thing has been said about me."
Andrew laughed. "I wouldn't agree with it."
"Good answer," Saffron said leaning against him.
Andrew kissed her temple. "What next?"
"Let's go look at those monkeys you're so fond of," Saffron replied.
"Right," Andrew looked at the map. "They're over this way."
"I remember coming here with my dad when I was little," Saffron said fondly. "He never once complained, you know? I must have dragged him around here three times. And he just let me lead him wherever I wanted to go."
"Your dad's pretty cool," Andrew said. "And he loves you a lot."
Saffron smiled. "Yeah...I think he wanted to give us what he didn't have growing up. And he's done that and more."
Andrew tightened his hold around her shoulders. "We're both pretty lucky to have good parents."
"We are," Saffron said. "And this morning with my Gran...I can't believe my Grandpa wanted to give me those earrings, Andrew."
Andrew smiled. "They're gorgeous just like you."
"And you are perfect," Saffron said leaning in.
Andrew kissed her again, not caring about the crowd around them.
"I love you," Saffron whispered.
"Love you," he tucked her hair behind her ear.
"You know what," Saffron said beaming up at him. "You make me so happy."
"That goes double for me," Andrew said. "That day we got together was one of the best days in my life."
"Mine too," Saffron agreed.
Andrew kissed her again, wrapping his arms around her waist.
"Who needs a birthday present with kisses like that," Saffron said dreamily.
Andrew grinned. "You..."
She nudged him in the side. "Okay..."
"So you admit it," Andrew took her hand.
"I do," Saffron said leading the way toward the monkey house.
"Let's go look over here," Andrew pointed to a less crowded area.
Saffron nodded. "Okay."
They spent quite a bit of time watching the monkeys, then left to see some of the reptiles and spent a good part of the afternoon wandering around idly.
"I want ice cream," Saffron announced.
"Ice cream it is," Andrew dug into his pockets for his money.
Saffron found a bench for them and she took the magazine from her bag to read the article again as she waited for her boyfriend. If she did say so herself, her boyfriend was pretty dreamy.
"Triple scoop chocolate strawberry praline," Andrew came back. "Saf why are you reading that again?"
Saffron grinned. "Finding out all this fascinating stuff about you."
"You already know everything there is to know," Andrew bit into his cone.
Saffron shut the magazine and took a bite of her own cone. "I didn't know that your guilty pleasure was singing show tunes..."
"What?" Andrew snatched the magazine away. "You've got to be bloody kidding me..."
Saffron laughed. "It didn't say that, Andrew!"
"Funny Saf. I don't even like show tunes," Andrew muttered.
Saffron took another bite of her ice cream. "I had to do it, Andrew."
"Very funny," Andrew stuffed the magazine into her bag.
'So," Saffron said. "Where are we going next?"
"If you're hungry for more than just ice cream, we can have dinner." Andrew said.
"Sure," Saffron replied.
They stood up and finished their ice cream as they headed for their exit.
"Where are we having dinner?" Saffron asked.
"At the best restaurant around," Andrew grinned at her as he backed out of the parking spot. "Chez Andrew."
Saffron smiled. "My favourite."
"And I made your favourite dinner," Andrew continued.
"Andrew!"
"It IS your birthday," Andrew pulled into traffic. "You'll get everything you want."
"I like the way you think," Saffron said leaning back in her seat. This really was turning into the best day.
"When are you going to take your Apparition test?" he asked.
"Two weeks from today," Saffron replied. "I think I'm ready."
"I'm sure you are," he took her hand and squeezed it.
Saffron looked at him. "And I'll get my present?"
"You will," Andrew said with a grin. "Tonight..."
It didn't take long to make it back to Andrew's flat and Saffron practically floated upstairs with Andrew.
"We have the place all to ourselves tonight," Andrew said.
Saffron couldn't stop the smile from spreading across her face. "Where is Junior tonight then?"
"He's out," Andrew said simply.
Saffron bit back her smart remark. "That's nice," she said instead.
"Yes it is," Andrew said, pushing her against the wall and covering her mouth with his.
Saffron hadn't expected him to do that, but it didn't take her long to get into the mood. She kissed him back with everything she had, something she'd wanted to do all day.
His hands slid around her waist, bringing her body against his. "Sofa?" he managed.
"Fabulous idea," Saffron whispered.
He picked her up and carried her honeymoon style into the sitting room.
Saffron giggled as he set her down on the sofa. "Andrew!"
"It's your birthday," he said. "I have to treat you accordingly."
Saffron smiled up at him. "You are perfect."
"I am not," Andrew turned red.
"You are," Saffron said softly. "Perfect for me."
"Now that I'll agree with," Andrew tucked her long hair behind her ears before cupping her face in his hands and kissing her again.
Saffron giggled as she felt something pressing into her abdomen. "Hmm...is that my present?"
"Could be," Andrew said huskily.
"Mmmhmm," Saffron murmured.
His hands ran down her sides and back up, taking her shirt with his fingers.
Saffron shivered at the touch of his fingers on her bare skin.
He still knew they weren't quite ready to go all the way and he was fine with that, but he had to remember when to stop.
"Um," Saffron said breathlessly. "Um, maybe we should....have dinner now?"
"If you want," Andrew said softly.
"It's not that I'm not enjoying this," Saffron reassured him.
"I know," he said.
Saffron sat up and gave him another kiss. "This day has been amazing thanks to you."
"The day's still young," Andrew smiled at her.
"Do you need any help with dinner?" Saffron asked.
"Not even a little," Andrew got up. "I asked your parents if it was okay, and they said it would be fine if you had a little champagne."
"My dad must have been feeling really good this morning," Saffron said with a grin.
"They knew I wanted to make the day special for you," Andrew answered.
"And...my present?" Saffron asked.
"You're really eager aren't you?" Andrew laughed. "All right, you can have it now."
Saffron clapped her hands together. "Yay!"
Andrew gave her a kiss. "Come on into the kitchen."
Saffron took his hand and followed him into the kitchen.
"Close your eyes," he said. He turned her palm up and placed a small, wrapped box into it.
Saffron grinned. "Can I open my eyes now?"
"Yes, and you can open your gift," Andrew teased.
Saffron opened her eyes and saw the small box. "Andrew!"
"Open it," he said. "You've made enough of a fuss..."
"I have not made a fuss," Saffron told him as she began to unwrap the box. "You know that----"
"Sure," Andrew teased as he went into the icebox for what he'd already prepared.
Saffron fell silent when she opened the box and saw a beautiful, sterling silver and emerald bracelet. "Andrew," she whispered.
He smiled at her. "Sort of reminded me of you," he said softly. "Unique..."
"It's beautiful," Saffron said smiling at him. "Thank you!"
"You're welcome," he said as she hugged him tightly.
"Will you help put it on?" Saffron asked.
"Sure," he said, clasping it around her wrist. "There."
"Perfect," Saffron said beaming at him.
"Time for dinner," he said after she'd kissed him again.
"It smells wonderful," Saffron commented, taking her seat at the table.
"Well," he said, using his wand to light some candles. "We're starting off with a salad my mum taught me how to make. After that, we have your favourite, Chicken Masala, then for dessert--"
"What?" Saffron asked excitedly.
"Sticky toffee pudding," Andrew finished.
Saffron rubbed her hands together. "Yum!"
"I'm glad that triple cone didn't ruin your appetite," Andrew teased.
"Not at all," Saffron grinned. "And tomorrow Jules is taking me to the Ritz for lunch."
"Fancy," Andrew replied.
"It's something she and I have always done together on my birthday," Saffron explained. "She always takes me out for lunch, just the two of us."
"It's nice to have a tradition like that," Andrew said thoughtfully as they began to eat.
"I've always looked up to her," Saffron confided. "Even when I was little, I thought she was the greatest sister in the entire world."
Andrew smiled at her. "She is pretty cool. And the two of you are tight."
"Did you ever wish you had brothers or sisters?" Saffron asked him.
"Sometimes," Andrew replied.
"If I say something will you promise not to freak out?" Saffron asked. "Because I'm not saying it because I'm thinking of it or because I want us to do it now or anything. It's just an observation."
Andrew gave her a strange look. "What?"
"I think you'd make a great father someday," Saffron said softly.
Andrew chuckled. "Thanks, I think."
Saffron was relieved he hadn't taken it wrong. "I just saw how you interacted with the kids at the Burrow and you were so nice to Hannah," Saffron explained.
"She's a sweet kid," Andrew answered. "I feel bad for her. She's already had some tough breaks, but it looks like her luck has changed."
"It has," Saffron agreed after taking a bite of her chicken. "And I already told Frankie I'd be happy to baby-sit when I'm home this summer."
Andrew smiled. "Want some more champagne?"
"Yes, please," Saffron replied.
He poured her another glass. "Let me know if you start feeling it."
"I will," Saffron said raising her glass. "I know it's my birthday, but I wanted to thank you for being the best boyfriend in the world and I couldn't have asked for a better day. Thank you, Andrew Kirke!"
Andrew touched his glass to hers. "And here's to the best girlfriend a bloke could ask for."
"With the best broom," Saffron laughed.
"How could I forget?" Andrew asked dryly.
"And in just a few weeks time," Saffron said. "We'll be in Brighton."
"I'll be able to be there most of the time," Andrew said. "I'll have to come back for practises."
"Lexie isn't so sure she wants to come this year," Saffron told him.
"Doesn't she know RJ won't be there?" Andrew asked as he cleared their dinner plates away.
"What?" Saffron asked.
"His mum and dad aren't going," Andrew said. "Since they've got the foster kids. So he told me he's not going. Drew and Darla still might be, as well as Jon and his family."
Saffron hadn't expected that. She'd never been to Brighton when RJ hadn't been there. But, it would be better for her because then she wouldn't have to act like she didn't think he was a complete arse and thus infuriate Andrew.
"Should be peaceful," Andrew gave her a meaningful look.
Saffron nodded. "Yeah for once."
"I know I'm looking forward to it," Andrew put the dishes in the sink.
"Me too," Saffron said excitedly. "Going out on the boat, going to the arcade. You and me and Lexie and Gabe!"
"Almost just like last year," Andrew said, going into the oven where he'd kept dessert warm.
"And I want to include Ash again," Saffron said.
"Sure," Andrew agreed. "We had a lot of fun with her last time."
"I just have always felt bad that she didn't have someone her age around," Saffron said thoughtfully. "And with her going to Hogwarts next year...'
"She'll make some good friends at school," Andrew replied.
"I hope so," Saffron said taking her dish from Andrew. "She's shy but once you get to know her, she can talk your ear off."
"She talked to me a lot," Andrew mused.
"She has a bit of a crush," Saffron said. "As if you didn't know..."
"On me?" Andrew asked. "Are you serious?"
Saffron stared at him in disbelief. "She always asks me how you are and did you see her face when you danced with her at Ethan's wedding?"
Andrew shrugged.
"We all get those little crushes," Saffron remembered. "Do you know when I was six years old, I loved Josh Weasley?"
Andrew laughed. "Didn't he fancy your sister?"
Saffron nodded. "But they're still really close and when I would be over at Jules', sometimes he'd be there and he'd read to me and I just thought he was the greatest thing since Bertie Botts."
"That's cute," Andrew grinned.
"What about you?" Saffron asked. "Any childhood crushes?"
"When I was really young I thought Celestina Warbeck was hot," Andrew confessed. "Really, really young..."
Saffron grinned. "Andrew---"
"It's bad, I know," Andrew laughed.
"And I remember that you dated Ramona Michaelson during your fifth year," Saffron said. "Was it your unrequited love for Celestina that tore you two apart?"
"Shut up Saf," Andrew replied. "No it wasn't."
"What was it?" Saffron asked eagerly. "I always wondered..."
"We just weren't that compatible," Andrew answered.
"Well Ramona's loss was my gain," Saffron said grinning at him.
"That's right," Andrew smiled back.
"And since we are talking about our past relationships," Saffron said. "Guess who Peter told me he fancies now?"
"Who?" Andrew asked. "Long as it's not you, I don't care."
"Not me," Saffron said gleefully. "Beth."
"Beth?" Andrew raised his eyebrows. "Beth Murphy?"
"The one and only," Saffron confided. "But she doesn't know yet. She's still holding out hope that the Headmaster is going to sweep her off her feet. But Peter's studied with her a few times and they get along great. He's thinking of asking her to our last Hogsmeade weekend."
"Well... that's good." Andrew replied.
"He's really changed," Saffron said thoughtfully. "You know he's learned from his mistakes."
"A lot of people do," Andrew looked straight at her. "Like RJ."
Saffron's smile faded. "That's completely different."
Andrew decided not to pursue it. "What did you want to do next?" he asked instead.
"It doesn't matter to me," Saffron said. "As long as we're together."
Andrew grinned at her. "We could go to a movie, if you want..."
"I'd like that," Saffron said.
"Or," Andrew said, pulling her to her feet. "We could stay here and watch a movie..."
"Oooooh," Saffron said grinning at him. "I didn't know Chez Andrew showed films, too?"
"Why yes it does," Andrew replied. "Only the best films that you've already seen so you don't have to pay attention..."
"And comfortable seats?" Saffron asked.
"A sofa for two," Andrew said softly.
"This has been the best birthday!" Saffron threw her arms around him.
"I'm glad, Saf," Andrew gave her a kiss.
Back at the Minister's mansion, Harry offered his wife a piece of birthday cake. "Did you get your mum home okay?"
"Yes," Hermione answered. "I worry about her. She's lonely in that house all by herself."
"She's more than welcome to move in here with us," Harry said sitting down beside her.
"I've asked, at least a dozen times," Hermione set the cake on the table in front of her. "She's stubborn."
"Like her daughter," Harry said putting his arm around his wife.
Hermione managed a small smile as she leaned against her husband.
"And our little girl is seventeen years old," Harry said with a laugh. "When did that happen?"
"I can hardly believe it either," Hermione mused. "Feels like yesterday we found out I was pregnant."
"She's all grown up," Harry said.
"She was so excited about spending the day with Andrew," Hermione said.
Harry nodded. He didn't like to think of what his daughter was up to with Andrew, but he trusted her judgment and knew that Andrew was a good bloke.
Currently, they were lying on the sofa together, snogging quite heatedly.
There was a movie playing on the television, but they hadn't paid much attention to it.
"Andrew," she murmured as she ran her fingers through his dark hair. "Do that again..."
Andrew cupped her breast in his hand. "This?"
"Uh huh," she breathed.
Andrew kissed her again. "You are so beautiful, Saffron."
"And you're so handsome," she whispered.
"Mmmm, Celestina," Andrew said hiding his smile before he went in for another kiss.
Saffron hit his shoulder. "WHAT?"
"I meant Saffron," Andrew said grinning down at her. "Sorry---"
"You better have done that on purpose," Saffron said.
"You know I did," Andrew said. "I mean, Celestina's about what---65 years old now?"
"And wrinkled," Saffron added.
"And even though you can't carry a tune to save your life," Andrew said tracing his fingers down her arm. "There are no wrinkles on you..."
She giggled. "Not a one."
"But I imagine even when we're old and grey," Andrew said softly. "I'll still love you just the same."
"I'll still love you too," Saffron said, her eyes unexpectedly tearing up at his sweet words.
"Saffy," Andrew said holding her close. "Don't cry."
"I don't mean to," she said, wiping her eyes. "You just always know what to say."
"Not always," Andrew said.
"To me you do," Saffron wrapped her arms around him.
"I'll remind you of what you said next time I stick my foot in my mouth," Andrew said softly.
"Next century maybe," Saffron answered dryly.
"Next week probably," Andrew mused.
"Not a chance," Saffron rested her head on his chest.
Andrew looked over at the clock. "I promised your parents I'd have you home by 11."
"Midnight," Saffron said softly.
"Your dad said eleven, Saffy," Andrew said. "And I rather like being on his good side."
"When did he say eleven?" Saffron asked. "When we went out on Christmas, we were coming in at midnight."
"Let's see," Andrew said. "When I asked him this morning before you came down he specifically said that I was to have you home by 11 and he did that eyebrow thing he does that scares the hell out of me."
Saffron sat up. "I'll ring him and ask for an extra hour."
"Hey," Andrew said. "How about we go back to yours and we'll ask him if we can hang out for awhile before you go to bed? That way, we're still together and your father is still happy. Besides, I know Puddles doesn't like me monopolising your time."
Saffron smiled at him. "All right." she agreed.
"We can floo over," Andrew said after giving her another kiss.
Saffron agreed. "Sounds good."
They arrived back at the mansion and could hear her parents talking in the kitchen. Saffron giggled as Puddles made a beeline for her.
"Hey, Baby!" Saffron cooed.
Puddles barked happily and ran around in circles.
Harry and Hermione came out of the kitchen and laughed at how Puddles was acting.
"Saffy, he actually sat at the front door waiting for you," Hermione told her daughter.
"Awwww," Saffron scooped up the dog and kissed him repeatedly. "He's my baby."
"How was your evening?" Hermione asked.
"We had the best day," Saffron said eagerly. "We went to the London Zoo, and then Andrew made dinner for me!"
"Sounds romantic," Hermione said giving her daughter a hug. "Happy birthday, sweetheart."
"Thanks Mum," Saffron said. "Look what Andrew gave me..." she held out her wrist.
"That's beautiful, Saffy," Hermione said.
"Sounds like you did good," Harry smiled at the younger man.
"Thank you, sir," Andrew smiled back.
"I thought you two wouldn't be back for awhile," Hermione said.
"We thought we'd come back early and spend some time with you guys," Saffron said, shooting a look at her father.
"Actually," Andrew began. "I remembered you wanted her back by eleven, sir..."
"But her curfew is---" Hermione started to say.
"How about we have some cake?" Harry interjected
Hermione shot her husband a look.
"I'll be right back," Saffron said following her father into the kitchen. "Daddy..."
"Hm?" Harry asked.
Saffron couldn't be angry with him though as she looked at him. "Nothing...I just wanted to thank you for the broom."
"You're welcome sweetheart," Harry gave her a hug.
"Did Gran get home okay?" Saffron asked.
"Your mother took her home earlier," Harry nodded.
"I wish she'd move in here with us," Saffron said thoughtfully.
"She wants to be independent," Harry said, putting an arm around his youngest.
"Grandpa would want her here with us so we could look after her," Saffron said.
"He would want your grandmother to be happy," Harry said. "And she's about as happy as she can be, without him."
"I miss him so much," Saffron said. "I just feel like we didn't get enough time with him, Dad."
"Never does," Harry kissed the top of her head.
"Kind of like how you felt when you lost Sirius?" Saffron asked.
"Something like that," Harry answered.
"I wish I could have met him," Saffron said leaning against her father.
"He'd have loved you, all three of you," Harry said, hugging her.
"Even Ethan?" Saffron asked.
Harry laughed. "Even Ethan. How do you like what he gave you for your birthday?"
Saffron's eyes grew large. "I never opened his present!"
"That's nice, Saffy." Harry shook his head.
Saffron walked over to the table and opened the card. "Happy Birthday, Saffy," Saffron read aloud. "You're not that bad for a bratty little sister..."
"At least he's truthful," Andrew joked, coming into the kitchen.
"Shut it you," Saffron said picking up the card again. "Maddie and I wish you a happy birthday and even though you probably won't believe it...I actually picked the present out and not Mads. You once offered something like it to me and I thought it was the least I could do. Love, Ethan, Maddie and Blue..."
Saffron grinned and set the card down before opening up the present. Inside was a beautiful Gryffindor blanket. "A new blankie..."
Harry laughed. "I can't believe he remembers that."
Saffron looked at her mother. "Do you think it's too late to ring him?"
"I doubt he'd mind," Hermione smiled at her.
Saffron grinned and reached into her bag for her mobile.
"Hello?" Ethan's voice said on the line.
"Thanks for the blankie," Saffron giggled.
Ethan laughed. "You liked it, then?"
"Reminds me of when you were heading off to Hogwarts," Saffron said. "And I would hide your things."
"Back when you liked having me around," Ethan teased.
"Once upon a time," Saffron joked. "But thanks Ethan. I love it! And did you hear what Dad got me?"
"He hid it at our place," Ethan said. "Do you know how hard it was not to take it out for a go myself?"
"It's amazing," Saffron said. "I barely pulled up on it and we shot straight up into the air."
"I'm getting one when they go on the market," Ethan vowed.
Saffron had had such a good day, she was feeling quite charitable. "If you come over tomorrow I'll let you take mine out for a ride." she offered.
Ethan was silent for a few moments. "Excuse me--am I talking to Saffron Grace Potter?"
"Shut up," Saffron laughed. "Are you coming over then?"
"Ring me when you get back from your lunch with Jules," Ethan promised. "Happy Birthday, brat."
"Thanks, bigger brat," Saffron replied. "Say hi to Maddie for me."
"Will do," Ethan said. "Night, Saffy."
"Night," Saffron clicked off her phone. "Ethan's coming over to test the broom tomorrow," she told her parents.
"You've mellowed in your old age," Hermione teased.
"Yes, I feel my bones creaking," Saffron deadpanned.
"You don't look a day over sixty," Andrew joked.
Saffron elbowed him in the side.
"Ow," Andrew said wincing. "Sorry..."
"I think your dad and I will head to bed," Hermione said. "Andrew, we'll see you soon, I'm sure?"
"Yes, ma'am," Andrew said. "Thanks for letting me come over, Minister."
"Andrew," Hermione shook her head. "How many times do I have to tell you to call me Hermione?"
"You can still call me Mister Potter," Harry said doing the eyebrow thing again.
"Daddy!" Saffron exclaimed.
"You know I did defeat the---" Harry started to say.
"You can call him Harry," Hermione told Andrew.
"Yes M-- Hermione," Andrew said. "You both have a good night."
Hermione smiled. "Good night, Andrew. And Happy Birthday again, Saffy."
"Thanks mum," Saffron replied as her parents left the kitchen. She and Andrew headed back into the sitting room, Puddles at their heels.
"This has been a great day," Saffron said settling down beside him on the sofa.
"Yeah it has," Andrew put his arm around her.
"McDreamy," Saffron cooed.
"Saffy..." Andrew was embarrassed. "Come on, that's such rubbish."
"I think you are," Saffron said.
"I guess it's okay if you think so," Andrew leaned in and kissed her.
"Thank you for today," Saffron said softly.
He smiled at her. "You're welcome. I'd have done anything you wanted, just to spend the day with you."
"Absolutely perfect," Saffron whispered.
"I love you," Andrew said in a low voice.
"I love you," Saffron said. "Always."
"Same here," he agreed, kissing her again.
Saffron closed her eyes and felt happier than she could ever remember feeling in her entire life. She hoped that they would always be like this.
Week 14: Gabriel and Alexa
Heaven: I don't think we've ever had THIS many questions before. People are sure excited about Gabriel and Alexa finally getting together!
Amynoelle: Well, not everyone....
Heaven: No, not everyone. But we had a lot of excited readers!
Amynoelle: We certainly did. And although this is Gabriel's first interview with us, Alexa is an old pro. This is her second one.
Heaven: Right! I hope she's prepared for this onslaught!
Amynoelle: I'm sure she will be. Look! Here they come...and he really does look like Seamus!
Heaven: He's way hotter than even I thought he'd be...
Amynoelle: Down, girl.
Heaven: Right. Sean Biggerstaff, Sean Biggerstaff...
Amynoelle: Hi, Gabe. Hi, Alexa. We're glad you could stop by for an interview!
Alexa: Thanks for inviting me again!
Gabriel: And for finally inviting me...I was beginning to think you two didn't want to talk to me.
Heaven: Nonsense! We just were waiting for this week... *grins*
Amynoelle: Um, Gabriel...you wouldn't happen to know Jude Law, do you? I only ask because your dad is this big-time movie director and Lavender was going to give me his number, but she completely forgot....
Heaven: Amy wants to apply for his nanny position.
Gabriel: I haven't met him, I'm sorry.
Amynoelle: Ah, it was worth a shot. And I'd be happy with the nanny position if anyone knows where I can apply....
Gabriel: I have met a few actors. My dad had someone over to the house the other night. What was his name---Sean Biggerstaff...?
Heaven: GIVE ME HIS NUMBER! Er... sorry. I get a little hyper when people speak hot Scottish male to me.
Alexa: *Shares a look with Gabe* Perhaps we should get to the questions?
Amynoelle: Right. Our first question comes from a reader named katy. She wants to ask Gabriel if he likes being in America or England better and what was his first impression of Alexa?
Gabriel: I like England a lot, especially now. But America's my home, and probably always will be. And my first impression of Lex? I thought she was the prettiest girl I'd ever seen.
Alexa: *Blushes* Gabe....
Amynoelle: Katy's questions for you Alexa were what do you think it would like if you want to the same college as Gabe? What would happen? And what was your first impression of Gabe?
Alexa: I really want to go to the same school as Gabe. It'd be nice for us to see each other as often as we wanted. And I thought he was very handsome, but my first impression wasn't a romantic one, seeing as how I was still with RJ.
Heaven: Alexa, coolman wants to know if you DO go live in the US, what will your living arrangements be?
Alexa: I would live in the dorms. Gabe and I aren't going to move in together or anything like that! My parents are just getting used to the idea of me going to school in the States.
Amynoelle: Alexa, coolman has another question for you. Besides RJ and Gabe, you've had two other guys--Ewan and Ben---show interest in you. How do you feel about being such a fanciable girl?
Alexa: *blushes* I never thought of myself that way, really.
Gabriel: You're a great girl, Lexie.
Heaven: Aww! You two are so sweet together, really! Amy, don't give me that look!
Amynoelle: What? I wasn't giving you any kind of look.
Heaven: My bad. dysfunctionalspirit wants to know; now that you are together do you think that you'll be using the floo network more often to visit each other?
Alexa: We can't really use it while we're in school, but we'll probably use it during holidays, of course.
Amynoelle: I was surprised we didn't get a lot of questions about your father, Gabe. The dynamic between the two of you has changed so much since that first meeting. One reader--ProngsHoof--wants to know how you pictured your father when you were younger. Was it always anger for his not being there?
Gabriel: I didn't really think about my father that much, to be honest. My mother always kept me really occupied and she was amazing. She was both parents to me.
Amynoelle: Did you ever ask about him?
Gabriel: A few times, yeah. But my mom always evaded the question. I got more curious as I got older.
Amynoelle: Your relationship with your dad has really changed. You started out being...
Gabriel: A bit of a jerk?
Heaven: Well, we don't like mincing words... but yeah.
Gabriel: I was angry, really angry. I was still upset over my mom's death and I projected that at him. It really wasn't fair, and I know that now.
Amynoelle: And had he known, he would have been there for you.
Heaven: I'm sure he would have. Alexa, NickParker wants to know, Do you think your new relationship with Gabriel could ever evolve into something as serious as your past relationship with RJ?
Alexa: It's still early days for us, but we're taking things one day at a time. RJ was my first love.
Amynoelle: NickParker brought that up, too. RJ was your first love. Do you think you'll ever be completely over him?
Alexa: Part of me will always care about RJ, to be truthful. But I'm not in love with him anymore.
Amynoelle: Not even just a little bit?
Alexa: I really don't have those feelings for him anymore...
Amynoelle: *frowns* Oh...
Heaven: There, there... Gabe, Lillian Potter wants to know how did you feel about your first kiss with Alexa?
Gabriel: I knew she was with RJ and I'm not the type of guy who goes after another guy's girl.
Amynoelle: *Coughs*
Gabriel: *Stares quizzically at her before continuing* But we were working at the bakery together and I just couldn't help myself. It was amazing.
Heaven: I thought it was very sweet...
Amynoelle: Potterchick958 wants to ask Alexa if you think that you and RJ will be able to become friends or even be able to talk to each other without some awkwardness with all your history? In the end, do you forgive him? And do you feel like you needed to apologise to him for your kissing Gabe when you were still with RJ?
Alexa: I did feel like I needed to apologise. I consciously kissed him back, it wasn't like I was under a potion or anything like RJ was when Christina drugged him. And I don't know if we'll ever really get to be friends. I hope so. He really is a good bloke.
Heaven: He's really shaped up recently, hasn't he?
Amynoelle: He's been spending more time with his family and he's becoming good friends with a much more grounded team-mate. And he ditched that tramp...
Alexa: Well, I knew that he and Serena had broken things off, but I didn't know the other things. That's great though. I'm very happy for him and wish him nothing but the best.
Heaven: That's really sweet of you Lex. We have another great question from coolman here- You were 'getting over RJ' for quite some time. How did you know that it was the right time to get together with Gabe?
Alexa: I didn't want to rush into a relationship so soon after what happened with RJ. Gabe and I wrote to each other and we really started to know each other better. It just sort of built from there and I just felt that it was time to move on. I can't pinpoint a time, really. I just felt it.
Gabriel: So did I *grins*
Heaven: Woohoo! Poison has a similar sort of question- Lex, did you think it wasn't possible to be happy with another guy again after R.J and what was it that made you fall deep for Gabe?
Alexa: I was a little gun-shy, especially after what happened, but Gabriel is just this amazing boy who just listens and he gets me. We can talk about anything and everything.
Amynoelle: Christina wants to know if there was a time when you were single, Alexa, and RJ wanted to be with you, would you give him a chance and be with him again?
Alexa: I don't want to play what-ifs. I'm with Gabe now. I don't know what the future holds, but I hope that I'll be happy. I hope that Gabe will be happy and RJ, too.
Heaven: Speaking of exes, Gabriel, Miss Izzy wants to know what happened with Emily?
Gabriel: Emily was my first serious girlfriend and I really cared about her. My grandmother always told me that you see someone's true character when the chips are down and that's what happened when my mom got sick. Emily resented me spending time with my mom and neglecting her. A few weeks ago, she tried to see if I wanted to start things back up, but I wasn't ready to go through that again.
Heaven: You had something better waiting for you here. *grins*
Amynoelle: We had some questions about distance for you both. Both coolman and manderjean had similar questions. Gabe, manderjean wants to know if you think it will be hard to have a long distance relationship with Alexa since she's in another country? And coolman wants to ask both of you how do you plan to tackle this obstacle since distance played a part in your break up with RJ, Alexa.
Gabriel: It might be hard, but we plan to write as much as possible. And my dad's going to see about trying to get me to Hogsmeade, that village by her school. We'll do what we can to see each other as much as possible.
Alexa: Absolutely.
Amynoelle: Alexa, natalie wants to know what classes you want to take in college and if you still talk to Ben. And also how you feel about how Saffron is acting toward RJ?
Alexa: I wish Saffy would let it go, but I'm not her mother. Everyone knows that you can't make Saffy do anything she doesn't want to do. And I do still see Ben, but he's got a girlfriend now and does his own thing with her. And at University, I'd like to take loads of journalism classes. I really do love to write.
Amynoelle: Natalie also wants to ask Gabe, have you meet Ben? Do you agree that he has feelings for Alexa? And how do you feel about RJ now?
Gabriel: I haven't met Ben yet so I couldn't really say how he feels. And I have no problem with RJ. He and I are probably never going to be friends, but why would we?
Heaven: Unfortunately, RJ's holding a bit of a grudge, but at least you're not letting it get under your skin. Gabriel, Royal Jade wants to know- Where do you see yourself living in the future? Are you going to stay in America or do you think you will move to England?
Gabriel: England's a great place to visit but California is home.
Alexa: I'm hoping to go visit him soon there. I really want to meet his grandparents.
Amynoelle: NickParker wants to know what kind of doctor you want to become, Gabe? Have you decided?
Gabriel: Yeah. I want to work in paediatrics.
Amynoelle: Alexa, Christina wants to know if you go to California, which three people will you miss the most?
Alexa: Easy question. Saffy, of course. And my mum and dad.
Heaven: Good answer- if Saffron reads it she'll be pleased. *laughs* Gabriel... Miss Izzy wants to know - How is it being deliciously sexy?! And the most absolutely perfect boy ever?!
Amynoelle: Saffy would probably argue that it should be Andrew for that title.
Gabriel: *turns red* Deliciously sexy?
Heaven: Well, since you can't be McDreamy, you could be McSexy...
Gabriel: How about we McStop it?
Heaven: *falls over laughing*
Amynoelle: *Giggles* That's a good one, Gabe!
Alexa: Well I do happen to agree with them. *squeezes Gabriel's hand*
Heaven: Aww! Now I'm starting to give Amy's seal of approval!
Amynoelle: *smiles* Okay, back to the questions. Potterchick958 has this one for Gabe. Alexa already mentioned there being a two-year age gap between the two of you. So when you are in med school, and even further down the line, when you are an intern and then a resident, how will you have time to spend time with her? She won't be going to med school, so you'll have two different schedules. How will you handle that?
Gabriel: I'm not sure yet. It seems a bit far off at this point to really worry about. Hopefully, if she's going to school there in California, we'll be able to work something out to see one another whenever possible.
Heaven: I'm sure you two will make things work, if this is all really meant to be. Gabe, coolman has another question for you. What was your reaction when Alexa wrote to you about RJ lying about using protection?
Gabriel: I thought it was a really crappy thing to do. You don't lie about things like that; no matter how caught up in the moment you are.
Amynoelle: Even I will admit that he shouldn't have lied about that. But I think we can all agree that had things turned out differently, he would have been there for you and the baby, Alexa.
Heaven: I'm sure things would have been a lot different. And that brings up another question from coolman. How would you have approached Alexa if she was pregnant and RJ had dumped her?
Gabriel: I would have continued to be her friend and helped her in any way I could.
Amynoelle: AlextheDevil wants to know what you think RJ's reaction will be when he finds out about your new relationship, Alexa? And are you worried about what he'll say or do?
Alexa: I'm sure he already knows, and he probably won't be happy... but it's not like I was going to sit around and pine for him- not anymore. And as far as what he says or does... I guess there really isn't anything he COULD say or do that would make any difference to my relationship with Gabe.
Amynoelle: This is another one from coolman. Since you live so far away from each other, letters that you write to each other take a lot of importance. Please tell us what you share with each other.
Gabriel: Well, we talk about how school is going for each of us. And sometimes, Lexie will send me a short story she's written or a poem. I'll tell her the things that my best friend Nico has done and I'll tell her about my grandparents. It's all the things we'd say to each other if we could talk on the phone.
Alexa: I wish I could ring you during the school year...
Gabriel: Or e-mail.
Amynoelle: We know that a lot of these questions had to do with RJ, Alexa. We hope that's not too uncomfortable for you, but you've stated that you'd like to be his friend. Given that, manderjean wants to know if you'll be comfortable if he finds another girlfriend? Would you be friends with her?
Alexa: I only want him to be happy and I hope he wishes the same for me. If he finds someone else and I had the chance to meet her, I'd be nice because I don't begrudge him any happiness.
Gabriel: I'd be his friend if he let me. I really don't have any hard feelings towards him.
Heaven: That's really nice of you Gabe. I bet if RJ settled down, he'd realise you aren't a bad guy at all. I mean, he really is a nice guy too.
Amynoelle: He really is.
Heaven: Alexa, I have another question from coolman, and just let me know if it's too personal. When you went to make up with RJ things seemed to be going well for a while. What was your immediate reaction when you saw Serena? \
Alexa: I felt like I'd been kicked in the stomach. I went over to RJ's to have a serious talk about our relationship and there she was. I knew she was after him and I knew she'd stop at nothing to get him and seeing her there...like that...it hurt me more than I could ever tell you.
Heaven: It was really sort of sudden... she really wormed her way in there. Coolman also wants to know what role your parents have played after your break up with RJ?
Alexa: They were so supportive. Especially when I went to my mum that day I saw him and Serena together. That was probably the worst day.
Amynoelle: NickParker and coolman have similar questions. Gabriel, I have to whisper this one in your ear. If that's okay?
Gabriel: Uh... sure...
Amynoelle: *whispers in his ear* Nod or shake your head for this question. First off, coolman wants to know if you love Alexa?
Gabriel: *Nods his head*
Amynoelle: *whispers* Now that you're classifying your feelings as "love", NickParker wants to know if you could see yourself marrying her, raising a family with her, growing old together?
Gabriel: *Nods and smiles*
Alexa: Why do you have to whisper to him?
Amynoelle: I was told that was how to ask the questions.
Alexa: Oh...okay.
Amynoelle: One last question for you, Gabriel from Lillian Potter. How does it feel knowing your dad?
Gabriel: I love knowing my dad. He's a great guy, and my stepmother is fantastic as well.
Amynoelle: Well, I think that about does it for the reader questions. We really had quite a selection to choose from this time around. We really appreciate you taking the time to sit down with us.
Alexa: It was nice talking to you both again! Saffron says hello, by the way, and wants to be interviewed again soon!
Amynoelle: I imagine she does! We'd love to talk to her again!
Heaven: Saffron rules! We should get her and Andrew here together.
Amynoelle: We'll have to see when they could fit us in.
Gabriel: Good night, ladies. This was fun.
Heaven: Bye Gabe. Stay hot!
Amynoelle: Stay hot? How objective was that?
Heaven: *shrugs* I can't help that he's good looking! *grins*
Amynoelle: I guess I wasn't very professional asking him about Jude Law and I guess I wasn't that objective about RJ. So, I guess we're even.
Heaven: It's okay you asked him about Jude. After all, I practically forced Jules to give me Oliver Wood's mobile, remember? He's so hot too...
Amynoelle: *laughs* Do we need to have someone come in here and hose you down?
Heaven: *fans self* no... I'm okay. I'll just open a window. That's better! So, do you think people will like talking to Mia and Hannah next week?
Amynoelle: I think they will. We've almost done everyone. Do you think we could have Mimi and Beth one week? They could give us the inside scoop, too.
Heaven: I think Beth might kill me if she knew I had Oliver's phone number...
Amynoelle: Probably wouldn't be pretty....
Heaven: Well she IS going out with a certain guy now... one I don't think many people would see her going with.
Amynoelle: She is?
Heaven: *nods and whispers name*
Amynoelle: Ooooooooh!