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This will be the second to last chapter. I am planning a sequel. The information about the sequel will be posted with the last chapter of this story.
Chapter Twenty-Five
Auror Richard Diamond walked into the cafeteria during breakfast. He looked at everyone in the dining area until he spotted the trainee he was looking for.
"Potter!" he yelled.
The trainee jumped out of his seat and rushed over.
"Yes, sir?" he asked.
"Do you like receiving letters from your family and friends?"
"Yes, I do sir."
"Well, I suggest you tell them to not use an owl with irritable bowel syndrome."
"Excuse me, sir?"
"There's owl crap all over our mail office!"
"I'm sorry, sir. It won't happen again," explained James.
"I know it won't."
Auror Richard Diamond handed James a letter. "When you are finished, I expect you to clean up the mailroom."
"Yes, sir."
"Without magic," added Auror Diamond as he walked out of the cafeteria.
Jon walked up behind James and patted him on the back. "It sure sucks to be you, mate."
"How does an owl get an irritable bowel syndrome?" asked James in disbelief.
"Maybe it ate some bad owl treats," suggested Jon. "So who's the letter from?"
"Hailey," replied James as he tore open the letter and began to read it.
Jon gave him a minute or two to finish the letter. "So what did she say?" he asked.
"She made her decision."
"Great, who'd she pick?"
"She wants to meet me and tell me in person," said James excitedly.
"When?"
"The next Hogsmeade weekend."
"Hey, you'll be able to go. I'm going to see Amy that weekend."
"Do you know what this means?" questioned James.
"Uh..that you're meeting Hailey."
"Yes, but that's not all it means. This means that she chose me."
"Let me see the letter."
James handed Jon the letter. When Jon finished reading it he raised an eyebrow at James. "How in the world did you come to that conclusion?"
"Well, why would she need to meet me just to tell me she wants to be with my brother?"
"Maybe because before you were a couple, you were best friends."
"No, it's because she chose me. She wants to be with me."
"I hope you're right."
"My day just got a whole lot better," commented James.
"Mate, you have to clean up owl crap. How great can your day be?"
James rolled his eyes. "It doesn't matter. I'm going to go write her a reply. See you later."
James rushed off to the owlery. He grabbed a piece of parchment and a quill.
Hailey,
I'll meet you at noon in front of Honeyduke's. I can't wait to see you. Training is good. I'm doing well. Hope you are doing well. I'm really happy you've come to a decision. Until we meet, I'll be thinking about you.
Love,
James
He sent his letter and then went to the mailroom. Not even the idea of cleaning up piles of owl poop could dampen his mood.
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Noah was finishing up his flying lesson with Emma. He let her land the broom.
"You are doing so much better," he exclaimed.
"Thanks. It's so much fun."
"I'm thinking you can start riding on your own broom soon."
"You think I'm ready that?" she asked hesitantly.
"Definitely. You're a natural flyer."
"I'm not so sure."
"You are. Trust me."
"I do trust you," she stated.
"Good. So next time you'll be on your own broom and I'll fly beside you."
"I'm don't know if I'm ready."
"Alright Emma, what's going on?"
"Nothing."
"Then why don't you want to move forward in your lessons?"
"I guess I just don't want out lessons to end."
"Eventually, they will."
"I know, but I actually like hanging out with you. We've become really good friends."
"Just because I might stop teaching you to fly doesn't mean we're going to stop hanging out."
"Are you sure?" she asked.
"Of course, I am. You can't get rid of me that easily."
"I applied to the University," she stated as they walked off the pitch.
"Oh yeah? Me too."
"You did?"
"I am going to be a healer," he explained.
"Me too."
"Really? I thought you were going to become a professor?"
"I changed my mind. I'm going to go to University for two years and then join the healing program."
"That's what I'll be doing," stated Noah. "We'll have classes together."
"I'm not letting you copy my answers, Potter," joked Emma.
Noah laughed. "I won't need your answers."
"Good. So I'm stuck with you for at least another two years."
"Yes, you are."
Emma glanced at her watch. "I have to get going. I have a potions essay to write."
"Okay, I'll see you at dinner."
When Emma left, Noah continued walking to the broom closet. He placed his broom inside the closet.
"Hey, Noah," said someone from behind him.
Noah closed the closet doors and turned towards the voice.
"Oh, hey Hails."
"Just finished flying?" she asked.
"Yeah, I've been teaching Emma."
"You two have been pretty close lately," she commented.
"She's a good friend."
"That's good."
"Mhm, what are you up to?" he asked.
"Actually, I was looking for you."
"Well, you found me."
"Yes, I did," she stated nervously.
Noah waited for her to continue. He watched her nervously wringing her hands.
"Hails, are you okay?"
"I'm great. Why do you ask?"
"You seem a little nervous."
"I am."
"About what?"
"About what I'm about to tell you."
"Why don't you just tell me?"
"I've made my decision," she stated.
"What decision?" he asked confusedly. "Oh.." he whispered when it finally dawned on him.
"I know what I want, Noah."
All of a sudden she wasn't the only nervous one.
"What do you want?" he asked
"You. I want to be with you."
He released a breath he didn't even know he was holding.
"Are you sure?"
"I'm absolutely positive."
Noah looked at her. "How do I know you won't change your mind like last time? I don't want to go through that again."
Hailey stepped closer to him and took his hands in hers.
"I know I hurt you, but I was scared. I was scared of you and how you make me feel. I'm not scared anymore. I'm not afraid to admit that I'm crazy about you. You have to trust me when I tell you that you are what I want. I'm in love with you, Noah."
He pulled her in his arms and kissed her. He kissed her like his life depended on it. When they pulled apart, he laid his forehead against hers.
"So you're in love with me huh?" he whispered.
"Absolutely," she smiled.
"Well, it's about time you realized it," he joked.
Hailey laughed and kissed him again. "I missed you," she stated against his lips. "I missed kissing you and being in your arms."
Noah brushed her hair out of her face. "I love you, Hails."
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