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Chapter Sixteen
That night when everyone was in bed, Noah snuck out of his room. He walked down the hall and softly knocked on Hailey's door. She immediately answered.
"It took you long enough," she whispered.
"I wanted to make sure everyone was really asleep."
Hailey pulled him inside. He looked her up and down. "Cute pajamas."
Hailey looked down at her tank top and frog printed pajama pants.
"These happen to be my favorite pajama pants and you, mister, shouldn't even talk."
Noah glanced at his pajama bottoms. "Hey, spider-man is a big super hero."
Hailey laughed at him. "Yeah, for little kids."
"Well, I guess I'll be taking your gift back to my room," he joked.
"Oh no. Give it here. I can't wait anymore."
Noah handed her an envelope.
"You wrote me a letter?" she asked.
"Open it and see."
Hailey opened the envelope and pulled out a yellow and lavender card. She flipped the card over and began to read:
Dear Miss Weasley,
On June 11, 2008, the Holyhead Harpies are having quidditch tryouts. We are pleased to inform you that you have been invited. Bring your skills and dazzle us, for it is an honor to even be considered for a position.
Best wishes,
Julia Jones
Holyhead Harpies Manager
When she didn't respond, Noah immediately began to explain the gift.
"I've been writing to them since the summer. I know how much you love quidditch and you deserve to play professionally," he started.
"The Holyhead Harpies only have private tryouts. How did you get them to invite me?" she asked.
"I didn't do much. I just wrote to them about how great you are and that they had to come see you play."
"You've been planning this since the summer?"
"Well yes, and they came to Slytherin match," he rambled. "They obviously loved you and this is your chance to follow your dreams."
Hailey was quiet for a minute and Noah began to get nervous.
"If you don't like it, you don't have to go and I could always get you something else."
"Are you crazy?" she asked.
"Will tells me I am and sometimes I can be," he stated.
"Noah, I love it."
"You do?"
"Yes, this is the best gift anyone has ever given me. Thank you so much," she declared as she hugged him.
"I'm really glad you like it."
"I love it."
Hailey led him to her bed and they sat down.
"I can't believe you did this, Noah."
Noah just grinned at her. He was thrilled that she liked his gift.
"Do you want your gift?" she asked.
"Sure."
Hailey went to her closet and pulled out a box. She walked back to Noah and gave it to him. Noah opened the box, and pulled out a camera.
"It's a muggle camera. I know you have a magical one, but I thought you'd like to try this one out," she explained.
"This is great. This must have cost you a lot."
"It doesn't matter how much it was. The guy at the muggle shop said it's the type of camera professional's use."
"Wow, Hails thank you. This means a lot to me."
He pulled her to him so that she was sitting on his lap. Hailey rested her head against his.
"You are very welcome," she whispered.
Noah put the camera down and wrapped his arms around her. "Do you want to be with me, Hails?"
Hailey wrapped her arms around his neck. "More than anything."
"Good, because I want to be with you too."
Hailey leaned in and kissed him. They continued kissing for what seemed like forever before either of them pulled away to catch their breath.
"You're amazing," he whispered.
"You're pretty amazing yourself."
"It's getting late."
"I know, but I don't want you to leave."
"I'd love to stay with you, but someone might come."
"We're going to have to tell them about us soon."
"James first though," he said. "I'll tell him tomorrow."
"No," stated Hailey. "We'll tell him."
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The next day, everyone woke up around noon and exchanged gifts. Noah and Hailey reopened each other's gifts in front of their families. After the gifts were open, everyone started to clean up the wrapping paper. Will motioned for Noah to follow him into the kitchen. When they were inside the kitchen, Will turned to Noah.
"So how'd the talk go?" he asked.
"It was great. She wants to be with me."
"Good, when are you going to tell James?"
"Today."
"Why today?"
"I figure the sooner we tell him, the better."
"That's true. He's not going to like it."
"I know, but he'll have to accept it."
"Well, we could never say this wasn't an eventful Christmas."
"Yeah, so what did you get Leah for Christmas?"
"A picture of me."
Noah laughed. "Are you serious?"
"No, you dolt. I bought her a bracelet."
"She's a jewelry girl, huh?"
"Yes, she'd been giving me hints about it for weeks."
"What kind of hints?"
"She kept showing me her wrist and saying it was so bare. She would compliment other girls on their bracelets too."
"So you bought her one and sent it to her."
"I owled it to her in a never ending box."
"Never ending box?" questioned Noah.
"It's a new Weasley Wizard Wheezes product. Every time you open the box, you just get another box inside it."
"She's going to kill you," laughed Noah.
"I know, but it's worth it. I can just imagine her getting frustrated."
"How does she get the bracelet?"
"Oh, she just has to stop trying to open the box and it will reveal the bracelet."
Noah shook his head. "I won't be shocked if she sends you a howler."
Will eyes widened. "I didn't think of that."
Noah laughed and patted Will on the back. "We better get back out there and help clean up."
Noah walked out of the kitchen and bumped into Hailey.
"Can I talk to you for a minute?" she asked.
Noah nodded.
"I'll leave you two alone," stated Will as he joined everyone in the living room.
Hailey turned to Noah. "We can't tell James today."
"Why not?"
"It's Christmas and everyone is so happy. I think tomorrow will be better."
"If that's what you want, then we'll tell him tomorrow."
"Okay."
Noah smiled at her. "Everything's going to work out. It will be okay."
"I hope so because this is going to kill him."
"We should get back," he stated.
Hailey nodded and they walked back into the living room.
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"What time will April be arriving?" Hermione asked James.
"She should be here around five," he answered.
"Who's April?" questioned Ron.
"She's in auror training with me and I invited to dinner."
"Do you fancy her?" asked Ron.
"Ron!" yelled Luna. "It's none of your business."
"It's okay. April and I are just friends," started James. "There's another girl I want to be with."
All eyes were on James. Ron waited for someone else to ask but when they didn't he decided to.
"Who?" asked Ron nosily.
James looked directly at Hailey and said her name. Ron glanced from Hailey to James.
"Are you two getting back together?"
"I'd like to," admitted James.
Hailey looked at James and then she looked down at her gifts.
"I'm going to take my presents to my room."
She gathered her gifts and went upstairs. Harry and Hermione went upstairs with their things too. Ron went into the kitchen with Luna. Noah and James went upstairs. Will stayed in the living room.
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As James and Noah reached the top of the stairs, Harry called out from his bedroom.
"James, could you come here for a minute?"
James went into his parent's bedroom and closed the door. Noah continued walking down the hall and knocked on Hailey's door. She opened the door and let him in.
"Are you okay?" he asked.
"No, I have two brothers who want to be with me. Did you know he wanted more than friendship?"
"He told me before we got here."
"Why didn't you tell me, Noah?"
"I don't know."
"This makes things more complicated."
"I know, but you still want to be with me, right?"
Hailey stayed silent.
"Hails? Are you sure you want to be with me?"
"I don't know. I'm so confused."
Noah felt his heart break a little. "What are you confused about?"
"James and I never really had closure. He's always been a huge part of my life."
"Do you still have feelings for him?"
"I don't know, Noah. I can't talk about this right now."
Noah looked at the ground. "So he says he wants you back and you're just going to drop me."
"No, that's not what I'm saying. The way I feel for you is completely different from the way I feel for him."
"So what do you want, Hails? What do you want me to do?"
"Just give me time. I need time to think."
"Okay."
Noah left the room and went into his own. Hailey watched him leave and wondered if she was doing the right thing.
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James walked back downstairs and into the leaving room shaking his head.
"They are crazy. I can't believe they're doing this. They're going to regret it," he stated.
Will looked over at James from the couch. Noah and Hailey told him he thought. Will stood up and walked over to him.
"Are you alright?" asked Will.
"Am I alright? No, I just got some really bad news."
"James, I know it's hard and you must be feeling really bad. I just think that you should know that they really are crazy about each other."
"What?" asked James.
"I know you're hurting, but at least they told you before things went too far."
"What are you talking about?"
"Noah and Hailey."
"What? What do Noah and Hailey have to do with anything?"
"Weren't you just talking with them?"
"No, I was talking to my parents. They want to have another kid."
"Oh."
What have I just done thought Will.
"You thought Noah and Hailey told me something and that it hurt me."
It was at that moment that James knew. Everything fell into place.
"Noah's the bloke she was kissing," stated James.
Will didn't know what to say.
"Hey guys, what's going on?" asked Noah as he entered the living room.
Both guys looked at him. Will looked miserable and James looked like he was ready for battle. Before Noah could speak again, James lunged at him. Noah hit the ground with James on top of him.
"You wanker!" yelled James as he punched Noah in the face.
"What's your problem?!" screamed Noah as Will pulled James off of him.
"You. You're my problem. You went behind my back and went after my girl."
Noah looked down guiltily. "I didn't go after her. It just happened."
Ron, Luna, Harry, Hermione, and Hailey piled into the living room after hearing all the commotion.
"What's going on here?" asked Harry.
"Why don't you ask, Noah? Why don't you ask him how long he's been lying to me and sneaking around with Hailey!" screamed James.
"Noah?" asked Harry. "Is that true?"
"That's not how it happened." Noah looked over at James. "I was going to tell you."
"You were my brother," said James. "I trusted you."
"I still am your brother."
James shook his head. "No, you're dead to me."
"James!" scolded Hermione.
James grabbed his coat and walked out the front door. Hailey ran after him. Will turned towards Noah.
"I'm sorry. I thought you told him and it was just a big misunderstanding."
"Don't worry about it."
"Noah," stated Hermione. "Come upstairs with your father and me."
Noah walked upstairs and followed his parents into their bedroom.
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