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Chapter Four
"I can't do this," stated Hailey.
James looked down at the broom in her hand.
"No, there's no way I could do this, but you were born for this."
Hailey smiled gratefully at him. He was making her feel a little better. She looked around at the other students who were trying our for the Gryffindor Quidditch Team. Noah was currently trying out for the seeker position. He was doing an amazing job. They'd be crazy not to pick him. William already did keeper tryouts. He was the best one for the position.
"Hailey Weasley, you're up next," shouted the Captain of the Gryffindor team.
"You'll be fine," stated James as Hailey mounted her broom.
She flew into the air and caught the quaffle from the last student to try out for chaser. Once she had the quaffle in her hand, she was in her element. If there was one thing she was sure about, it was flying. All doubts flew from her mind. It was just her, the quaffle, and the goal posts. The keeper didn't matter. She could definitely do this.
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At the end of her tryouts, Hailey was the only student to score all five times. As she landed, James pulled her into a hug.
"You did amazing," he said.
Hailey wasn't sure what felt better, having the greatest tryout or having James' arms wrapped around her.
"It looks like the Gryffindor Quidditch Team just got a lot better," stated Will from behind them.
James released Hailey.
"Really?" asked Hailey.
"Yes. You, Noah, and I made the team," finished Will.
"This is great," she exclaimed. "I'm on the team."
She threw her arms around James and hugged him again.
"Congrats, Hailey."
"You're coming to every game, right?" she asked.
"I wouldn't miss a single one," he promised.
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The two brothers walked into the living room and Noah turned to James.
"What's going on?" asked Noah.
"I need you to do me a favor," said James.
"Ok, what is it?"
"I need you to look after Hailey," declared James.
"Hails? Why?"
"I broke things off with her."
Noah looked puzzled. "Why would you do that?"
"It was the right thing to do. I have training and she has school. It's just too much."
"That is a stupid reason to break up. You could work around school and training."
"Noah, just look after her. She needs someone right now."
"She has other friends," explained Noah. "Why me?"
"Because you're my brother. I trust you and I know you would take care of her better than anyone."
"You do realize she hates me, right?"
"Noah!"
"Alright. Alright. I'll do it," he promised.
"Thanks."
"You're welcome, but if she kills me I'm coming back to haunt you."
James left Noah and went back outside to join the rest of his family. Noah on the other hand had the difficult task of thinking like a girl. Ok he thought if I was a girl who just had her heartbroken, where would I go. He immediately went to the bathroom. He opened the door and sure enough Hailey was there. She was sitting against the tub and her arms were wrapped around her legs.
"You know it's not that bad," he started. "Constipation is easily cured, there's no need to cry over it."
"Go away, Noah!"
"Well, you see I can't do that."
"Yes, you can. Just walk out and close the door behind you," replied Hailey.
"Sure."
Noah closed the door behind him and sat down beside Hailey.
"I've always been horrible with directions," he explained.
Hailey didn't respond.
"You know things are going to be okay," whispered Noah.
"How do you know? Do you know what it's like to have your heart ripped out?"
"No, but I do know everything happens for a reason. Right now you're hurting. Focus that pain on something else."
"Like what?"
"I don't know. Come up with some killer quidditch plays for us next year, Captain."
Hailey looked at Noah with her tear stained face.
"Will that stop the pain?"
"Time will help you with that," he replied.
They were silent for a minute. Noah reached for the bathroom counter and grabbed a tissue. He handed the tissue to Hailey.
"How about we get out of here? I'll walk you home," he suggested.
"Okay."
Noah stood up first. Then he turned and offered his hand to Hailey. She looked at his hand then him. Taking it, she let him help her stand up.
"You look like crap," he joked.
Hailey actually laughed.
"See you'll be okay." Noah opened the bathroom door. "After you, Hails."
"Why do you refuse to call me by my full name?"
Noah shrugged. "It's too long."
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Three Months Later
"This is your last year, Noah. Make the best of it," said Harry on Platform nine and three quarters.
"Be safe," reminded Hermione.
Noah hugged his parent's goodbye. He grabbed his trunk and climbed onto the Hogwarts Express. As the train pulled away from the station, he went to look for a compartment. At the back of the train, he found Hailey sitting across from Will and Leah.
"Hey guys," said Noah.
Will and Leah waved and then went back to snogging.
"It's about time you got here. Those two are making me sick," exclaimed Hailey.
"I see that," he replied.
Noah lifted his trunk and placed it on the shelf. He went to sit down but he tripped over something and fell on top of Hailey. He looked down at her to apologize but the words didn't come. She really is pretty he thought.
"Noah, I can't breathe," joked Hailey.
Her voice seemed to break his thoughts. He immediately sat up.
"Sorry."
Hailey sat up too. "It's okay."
Noah looked around to see what he tripped over. Lying on the floor was Hailey's trunk.
"Why didn't you put your trunk on the shelf?" he asked.
"I thought about it, but I decided that since we're friends now, I'd let you do it," she replied.
"Me?"
"Yes, you. I couldn't ask Will because he's busy mapping out Leah's throat."
"Oh."
Noah glanced at his best friend and felt a pang in his heart. Ever since Will started seeing Leah, Noah barely saw him. He was glad Will was happy, but he couldn't help but feel envious. For the first time in his life, he wanted to be with someone.
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Quick Note: the flashback at the beginning of this chapter took place in Hailey's third year, James' fourth.
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