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"Ems, it's okay we forgive you but you owe us, you were a total bitch." Hestia says. Lily gets off her bed and crosses the room to hug me.

"We didn't visit you because we didn't know if you wanted visitors. As you know James and Sirius didn't really care what you wanted." Lily laughs. "Emma I took notes for you in all the classes you missed." She smile, trust lily to make sure I don't fall behide.

"Thanks Lils." I say sarcastically, taking the roll of parchment off her. "No seriously thanks." I say. I really need to start studying. The N.E. are just around the corner and in all honesty, I haven't lifted a book never mind opened it.

The weeks flew by. I spent most of my time sleeping, eating, going to classes, homework, studying, snogging my boyfriend in a broom closet and more sleeping. It's been a hectic few weeks to say the least but finally Christmas has come with a well-earned break. I, as usual, left packing to the very last minute.

"Emma, get up." Lily hits me with a pillow. "You have to pack." She hits me again. "You are going to be late." And again. "You will miss the train."

"I'm up! I'm up!" I shout half a sleep. I glance over at my clock on my bedside table. I have to move a few books out of the way so I can see the time. Shit! Now I really am a wake. I have half an hour to pack, get dress and brush my mane of hair and get down to the train. I fling open my trunk, roll all my clothes in to balls before shoving them in whichever way they will fit. Then I fling open my trunk again, find the clothes I am wearing today and get dressed. Twenty minutes, that has to be some kind of record.

By the time I leave, our dormitory is empty, everyone has already left. I sprint down the stair, through the portrait, down more stairs, though a corridor or two and finally out the front entrance. I'm not going to make it. I keep running, I can hear the train, it's still there. I can do this, I can make it.

I pull my trunk onto the train just as it departs. I'm panting from all the running I just did. I'm sure I look a right mess. I only had time to half brush my hair and I'm sweating like mad. I wouldn't be surprised if my fly was down. I quickly look down and am relieved to see it's closed. Phew, at least I made it.

I stroll down the crowded corridors, catching my breath and looking for my friends.

"Hey Emma." Jordan Panlly grins at me. "I saw you running. Did someone sleep in?" he jokes.

"Shut up." I hit him playfully. "Some of us just aren't as organised as others." He laughs.

"Do you have any plans for over the Christmas holidays?"

"Everyone is staying in ours again this year. You are more than welcome to come over any time you want." I say. "What about you, doing anything exciting?"

"I was thinking of having a party but that is only if I can get my parents out of the house." He rolls his eyes.

"Ohh and am I invited to said party." I ask.

"Emma you don't even need an invitation." He laughs. "I've got to go but I'll write to you." He says as he walks away.

Do I really need to go to another Christmas party? My last experience at one wasn't my finest hour. I was so drunk, it was horrible. If I do go I swear I will not be drinking.

A knock on a compartment window snaps me out of my daydream. "I thought you didn't make it." James laughs. "You need to start setting an alarm."

"I did, it just didn't wake me up."

"It woke the rest of us up." I hear Hestia whisper.

"Where is Alice?" I ask looking around.

"She decided to stay at School with Frank. She told you this morning."

"No she didn't, did she?" I'm so confused.

"It's okay; she already wrote a letter to mum telling her." James says.

I swallow a lump in my throat. I lean in and whisper so only James hears. "You didn't tell mum what I said about maybe not being home for Christmas, did you?" please say no.

"It's okay, I didn't. How could I say that to her?" even though he asked me a question I know the conversation is over.

We play a few games of exploding snaps before the sweet trolley comes around. I buy loads of sugar quills and Chocolate frogs. "Jordan might be having a party over the holidays."

"Pfft"

"Sirius you can't be mad at him, he didn't do anything." I say. "If it does happen, I'm going. Any of you going to come with me?"

"We are all going to go." Hestia smiles evilly. "We have to go shopping first though."

"I think it will be a casual attire party." I say.

"No party is casual." She states.

"Uhh these heels are hurting my feet. Hestia, do I really have to wear them? I'm tall enough already." I complain.

"Yes, they complete the look." She says before walking out our front door. Jordan sent me a letter yesterday, telling me the party was on and ever since, Hestia has been planning outfits and hairstyles. On the other hand Sirius was planning getting drink. Which everyone was excited about, except me.

We decide to walk to Jordan's considering it's only a 10 minute walk but in these heels it's going to feel like an hour. I stroll down the road hand in hand with Sirius. "Are we going to be doing shots tonight?" he smirk. I just glare at him.

"It's been a year, will I ever live it down."

"You asked me into you bed." He laughs.

I stretch up and whisper in his ear. "I might ask you in again tonight." He stops walking. I can't believe I just said that. I keep walking, waiting for him to reply.

"You dirty tease." He laughs before running after me and lifting me over his shoulder.

"Sirius put me down! My dress!" He puts me down but continues laughing.

"I think I should find a boyfriend who doesn't carry me around like a sack of potatoes. Do you think Jordan would be up for it?" Now it's his turn to glare at me. "I'm joking. Seriously, you to get it into your head, Jordan and I are just friends."

I knock on The Panlly's door and I am greeted by, an already drunk, David. He does that weird hand shake/hug thing boys do before He takes our coats and shoves them into a packed cupboard just inside the door.

We all split up to socialise. Lily and James leave to go dance, Sirius, Remus and Hestia go to get glasses for our drinks while Peter goes to the bathroom. Seriously we only left home ten minutes ago. I follow the noise of the music and find the sitting room. I scan the room trying to find anyone I know.

"Looking for someone?" I hear Jordan say behind me.

"Yes, not particularly you but someone."

"You know you want me." he grins.

"You need to stop flirting with me and I actually need to stop flirting back." I know it's only playful banter but Sirius is seriously getting the wrong impression.

"Emma, I'm gay."

"Really or are you just messing with me?"

"Really, just don't tell anyone yet only a few people know."

"But if you were straight you would totally be in to me, right?" I mess.

"Oh yeah, definitely." He smiles.

"Can I tell Sirius? I promise he won't tell anyone." I ask.

"Okay but only him." He points his finger at me as he walks away.

I spend the rest of the night walking around, talking to people, dancing, snogging Sirius and drinking non-alcoholic beverages. It was an uneventful night and that's how i like it.

"You are welcome to stay on the couch." David slurs as he leads us to the door.

"No, I think we should head home. " I smile.

"Good luck tomorrow morning." James sniggers. we all know David will be feeling the consequences tomorrow.

Sirius wraps his arm around me as we walk home. "When am I going to be getting that offer we talked about early?"

"When my friends aren't in the beds beside me." I say back.

"There is always my bed." He whispers.

"With me brother in the same room? Really?"

"Okay, I'll give it to you. I didn't think that one through."

"I have to tell you something but you can't tell anyone." He nods. "Jordan Panlly is gay so you have nothing to worry about."

"Sure it's not as if he could compete with me anyway. I'm charming, funny and let's not forget dashingly handsome." He winks.

"Of course not, no one could" I say sarcastically.

"I love you."

"I love you too."

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