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Chapter Seven
James stood up to get a closer look. In Jon's hands was an opened jewelry box. Sitting inside the box was a gold band with a simple diamond in the middle.
"Is that an engagement ring?" asked James.
"Yes. I plan on asking Amy to marry me. Once she graduates Hogwarts, I'm going to ask her."
"You don't think you're too young to make that big of a commitment?"
"No," replied Jon. "I love her. She's the one and I want to start a life with her."
"How do you know love is enough?"
"I don't. I just know that I need her. I mean, Amy and I don't have to get married right away. We belong together and I want that commitment."
James was silent for a moment. "I think I made a mistake."
"With Hailey?" asked Jon.
"Yeah. I can't change the fact that I hurt her, but I can try to get her back."
"How are you going to do that?"
"Hailey and I have always been best friends. I know her better than anyone and she knows me better than anyone."
"So you are going to start by being her friend again," suggested Jon.
"Yes."
"I hope things work out for you, mate."
"Thanks."
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Weeks had gone by and Hermione was still not pregnant. Harry and she spent numerous nights trying. They even snuck back home during their lunch breaks. Maybe they were trying too hard. James and Noah were complete surprises. There was no planning involved. It could also be from stress. Her job as the Ministry's Head Prosecutor kept her busy. Apparently a lot witches and wizards decided to break the law when Hermione was trying to conceive. She was even worried about James. His hasty breakup with Hailey Weasley still baffled her. A couple weeks ago, he stopped by for dinner and told Harry and she that he wanted Hailey back. It was all just confusing. Teenagers she thought. Hermione packed up the files she was taking home and left her office. Once she was outside the Ministry she apparated home. Harry was already there. She could tell by the great aromas coming from the kitchen. Hermione walked into the kitchen and watched her husband cook. He was busy stirring something in a pot.
"Hey good looking, what are you cooking?" Hermione called out.
Harry turned around with a smile. "I am making my beautiful wife spaghetti and meatballs."
"Mmm. It smells amazing."
"Dinner will be ready in five minutes. Why don't you get changed out of those work clothes," he suggested.
"Good idea. I'll be right back."
Hermione went upstairs to change her clothes. Harry turned back towards the stove and opened the oven door to check on the garlic bread. Once he realized it was done, he took it out of the oven. Harry set the table and poured wine into their glasses. He planned this evening so that it would help take Hermione's mind off getting pregnant. She came back downstairs. Hermione took the glass of wine Harry offered her.
"How was your day?" he asked.
"It was busy," she replied. "An elderly woman was setting cars on fire while she was sleeping. She would dream about it and it actually happened."
"How did anyone find out it was her?"
"Well, her name and address were drawn in the ashes."
Harry laughed. "That's a great way to get caught. Commit a crime and leave your information behind."
"She thought she was dreaming. She had no idea it was really happening."
"So what was her punishment?" he asked.
"Since no one was hurt and she is an elderly woman, we couldn't send her to Azkaban. She has to pay for the damages."
"And how do you stop her from doing it again?"
"She's required to take a dreamless potion everyday."
Harry walked over to the stove and scooped the spaghetti onto two plates. He set one down in front of Hermione and he took the other to his seat. They were silent as they ate the first couple of bites.
"This is delicious," remarked Hermione.
"Thank you. It's one of Mrs. Weasley's recipes."
"Mmm." Hermione took another bite.
"If you like this, wait until you have dessert."
"What's for dessert?" she asked.
"Me." He smiled seductively. "And you can even have seconds."
Hermione grinned at him. "I plan to."
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It was the first quidditch match of the season. Arch rivals, Gryffindor and Slytherin, were playing. Inside the Gryffindor locker room, Captain Hailey Weasley spoke to her team.
"Ok, guys this is it, our first match. We've been practicing for weeks and we're ready," started Hailey.
"Hell yeah we are," added Will.
"The Slytherin team is good, but we're better. We've got more heart and more talent than they do. So let's go out there and show them," she finished.
Noah stood up. "Yeah, let's show them that lions eat snakes for breakfast."
The entire time stood up and roared. They made their way to the pitch.
"Here comes the Gryffindor Team led by Captain and Chaser Hailey Weasley," announced Emma Jordan the daughter of Lee Jordan.
"She's followed by Chasers Jesse Mahone and Kyle Wexler," continued Emma.
The Gryffindor students in the crowd cheered and applauded.
"Keeper Will Weasley flies onto the field with Beaters Hank Owens and Heather Wexler. Last but definitely not least, the Gryffindor Seeker, Noah Potter."
Both teams lined up at the center of the quidditch pitch. The match was about to begin.
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"And he's got it! Potter has the snitch! Gryffindor wins!" shouted Emma.
Everyone in the stands except the Slytherins cheered. Noah landed on the ground with the snitch still fluttering in his hand. He received many pats on the backs from his teammates. Hailey landed on the ground with a big smile on her face.
"Great catch," she said to Noah as she threw her arms around him.
"Thanks. You did great too. Ninety points will definitely impress scouts," he replied as he hugged her back.
"Hailey," stated someone amongst the celebrating students.
Hailey would recognize that voice anywhere. Months ago she would have been thrilled to hear it. Hailey turned around to see James standing in the middle of the crowd. She wasn't sure what she should do. James walked closer to her.
"Could we talk for a minute?" he asked.
Hailey looked at Noah before answering. "Uh..sure. Wait here. I'll be right back."
She grabbed Noah's hand and dragged him into the Gryffindor locker room.
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