Hello You

“A party? Tonight?” Corrine asked surprised.

“I didn’t even know we had parties here.” She continued and began to untie her hair.

“Slytherin has them sometimes for winning games and Halloween. Not for birthdays” Jameson replied in a bored tone. 

“Hufflepuff older students sometimes do a small gathering, but they just seem to take alihosty and listen to music” Aine also agreed.

“Why is my house lame? We don’t do anything except sometimes we do quiz nights, and the winner gets prizes.” Corrine complained as she ate her lunch. 

“So will you guys come with me?” Aine asked her 2 friends. 

“I’ll go. We can get ready in my dorm Ravenclaw is closer and you can borrow my clothes.” Corrine shrugged as Jameson sighed.

“I don’t know it’s kinda taboo for me. I think I’ll pass.” Jameson answered honestly, he didn’t wanna go, so he ignored their disappointed looks and drank his pumpkin juice.

Across the great hall Fred laughed at his brother’s plan.

“So you are gonna throw a party and you didn’t even ask the 7th years yet?” Fred teased and Angelina hit him.

“I think it’s sweet. She’s looked down all week.” Angelina responses as she leaned on Fred indicating they were together currently 

“Yeah but it’s supposed to be tonight? How are you gonna have them say yes?” Lee asked and George placed his head down a bit.

It was true to have a party he had to ask the seniors so they could make sure the 1st and 2nd years were tucked away, and that certain charms were placed. 

“I don’t know I just want her to have fun. Can’t we just say we wanna have fun. We are 5yh years it’s stressful.” George replied 

“Its literally the first week of November.” Lee laughed.

“I could ask Connell for you” Angelina said causally as she played with her hair.

Fred and George looked at each other then at Angelina with wide eyes. 

“You talk to Connell?” Fred questioned 

“Yeah he’s really nice we sometimes chat plus he helps me with quidditch.” Angelina nodded and Fred furrowed his eyebrows. 

“What do you talk-“ Fred began but George cut him off.

“Do you think he’d say yes?” George asked as Fred glared at him.

“Yeah the 7th year girls love him. I’ll go ask now” Angelina began to stand and walked over to Connell and Oliver.

Fred and George watched her laugh with them as she sat down, Connell gave her a bright smile as they both listened to her. 

George noticed Fred jaw tightened and held in a sigh, he didn’t wanna comment on his jealousy. Angelina eventually made her way back with a huge smile on her face.

“Oliver and Connell said it should be okay! He said he’d take care of it. Oliver doesn’t want us to be too stressed for quidditch “She squealed sitting back down. Fred gave her a smile and placed his arm around her, pulling her closer.

“Good job Love” Fred commented as she giggled. 

“Hell yeah!” Lee cheered loudly causing the great hall to look at them but they didn’t care.

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George listened to Fred complain as they walked back from the kitchen after dinner.

“I mean did you see Connell basically flirt with her?” He ranted adjusting a bag over his shoulder. 

“And helps he what quidditch? What does that even mean?” He continued. 

“Doesn’t Connell help everyone with quidditch? It’s why he’s on the reserve.” Lee reasoned trailing behind them. 

“It’s not the point!” Fred snapped as they reached the portrait hole.

“Well i don’t see why you’re upset” George said as they placed the snacks and drinks on the table and made his way to his dorm.

“Because she and I are together!” Fred said in frustration And George rolled his eyes.

“Weren’t you kissin Jenna from Slytherin last week?” Lee asked as he threw himself on his bed. Fred opened his mouth to respond but closed it and began to change his clothes.

“Well I don’t think Connell was flirting with her and she only did it to help me so does that make you feel better?” George finally responded trying to hold in a laugh.

“Yeah I guess” Fred answered.

“Good, no reason to start a fight with her.” George continued and began to look they his clothes also pulling out shirts. 

“I wasn’t gonna start a fight. “ Fred grumbled changing into sweatpants and a black tshirt going for a more comfortable look than George who had decided on a green button up and jeans.

“I’m pretty sure Connell is only interested in older girls” Lee commented still laying in bed as Fred still grumbled to himself.

“Yeah they love playing with his hair” George agreed looking into the mirror and fluffed his hair. Fred let out a sigh and flopped on his bed and continue to chat with Lee. George was determined to make sure Aine had a great time tonight. 

As they chatted and got ready Lee rolled on to the floor and pulled out a bottle from under his bed 

“Shots for good luck?” He questioned waving the bottle in the air George and Fred made eye contact then shrugged their shoulders as Lee began to fill up some cups.

It burned going down but it helped George relax a bit. As soon as they were ready to start again a knock was heard, and a 7th year girl walked in 

“Hiya, we are having trouble with your sister going to bed. Can you talk to her?” She asked softly.

“Yeah” Fred and George both responded as they got up. George decided to look in the mirror one more time and they headed to the common area.

Aine and Corrine sneaked quietly down the hall towards Gryffindor tower. 

“This is quite exciting; I deserve a break” Corrine Rationalized for the 3rd time. Aine could tell she was nervous, even though Corrine was amazing to her she wasn’t well liked in their year mostly by fellow raven claws and Slytherins

Aine shook her head in agreement even though Corrine anxiety was starting to affect her. usually, parties were for 5th years and above in Hufflepuff, they didn’t know what they were walking into.

“Maybe we shouldn’t go” Aine said starting to feel Corrine’s nerves now. Corrine stopped in motion and spun around grabbing Aine shoulders.

“No! If we don’t go then they win!” Corrine exclaimed picking up her pace.

“Who’s they?” Aine asked following behind But Corrine shushed her.

They arrived at the portrait of the fat lady, they looked up at her and she gave them a bored look.

“Password?” The portrait said in an expectant tone

“Oh right! It’s uh balderdash?” Aine replied they both weren’t used to passwords. The portrait opened and revealed a mini stairway where music was playing.

“Oh god another set of stairs?” Corrine complained and entered as Aine giggled. Aine scanned the room when they walked in she noticed all the different drinks and snacks, people on the corner talking and the music was pretty good 

“This birthday girl must be really popular” Corrine commented. 

“Yeah, look at that” Aine noticed Connell talking to a girl who looked older and had his arm around her shoulder, and was talking in her ear while the girl blushed.

“Oh gross! even Oliver’s doing it” Corrine pointed out.

“Wow it’s like watching an alien~” Aine and Corrine held each other while moving closer to observe her brother and friend get some action. 

“Wow Corrine! You look great!” Katie Bell a 5th year exclaimed stopping them from spying.

“Oh! You think so?” Corrine stammered she was embarrassed to be complemented by an older and beautiful girl. 

‘That’s cute’ Aine thought but it was true Corrine was a very beautiful girl, taller than most and had beautiful long legs, she had long dark hair that way usually up but she styled it down tonight with some leggings and a white flowy tank top. Aine always admired Corrine’s beauty even though she’s not most people cup Of tea.

“Of course~ did you guys have a drink yet?” Katie asked grabbing Corrine’s arm. 

“Uh no what do you have?” Corrine questioned following her into the other side of the room, but not before turning towards Aine and silently mouthed ‘oh my goodness’ 

Aine decided to keep walking around, she hadn’t seen George yet or the birthday girl. She wondered if it was the girl Connell was talking too. Walking in a daze to look for George she heard some arguing.

“It’s not fair” Ginny Weasley whined at her older brothers.

“Well it’s a party for older students we aren’t gonna bust out our stuffies and make them drink tea. -“ Fred began as he crossed his arms 

“Look Ginny you’re too young maybe next year” George comforted crossing to her height patting her head. Ginny opened her mouth then closed it and sighed.

“Walk me to bed?” She asked with puppy dog eyes. Fred and George looked at each other and back at Ginny.

“Okay I’ll take you!” Fred said losing their mental argument and held her hand and guided her to her dorms. George sighed and stood up again, he seemed to be thinking or maybe waiting for Fred. Almost for a moment she didn’t wanna disturb him 

“Hi George” She greeted quietly walking towards him.

“Aine! Hello” He responded, he seemed nervous but she couldn’t tell why though.

“You look really nice. I mean you always look nice but you look extra nice right now” he stammered as she got closer. Aine looked herself up and down she felt like she looked normal. Her hair was styled down and she borrowed a blush tank top and black skirt from Corrine. 

“Thanks, you look extra nice also. I really like your shirt. You look very dashing” she said.

‘I’m never taking this shirt off’ George thought. 

“So when did you get here? Do you want a drink?” He questioner grabbing her hand and pulling her back to the party. 

“I can introduce to some of my friends too” George rambled as Aine leaned into him. 

Entering the area again he pulled her over too the drink table that had a classic punch bowl along with a few bottles of fire whisky. 

“Do you like your drinks stronger or?” George asked dropping her hand to grab her a cup

“Oh this would be my first drink ever” she replied 

‘Drinking at 14, I’m a full-blown Irish stereotype’ she laughed at herself 

“Oh, well how about just a little then firewhisky is a nasty bigger sometimes” he joked finishing the drink.

“Then why do we drink it?” She questioned bringing the cup to her lips and taking a small sip.

“I guess it relaxes people a bit, social lubricant for those who need it” he replied making a drink for himself. 

“Kinda like Corrine over there” he smiled nodding his head behind them. Aine turned around and basically gasped at the sight before her. Corrine Knight was chatting with multiple people, she had tied her hair up and looked like she was explaining a concept and they all looked very intrigued. Katie Bell leaned her head on Corrine shoulder while she talked, it made Aine heart soar since Corrine was so nervous too.

“I wonder what they are chatting about.” George wondered out loud 

“Ah knowing Corrine maybe about music, she’s really into some muggle bands and subcultures.” Aine explained 

“I wouldn’t take her as the fan girl type.” He laughed 

“Ahh Corrine is the best! She’s so passionate about everything and always wants to know more. She once learned how to rebound a book for me, I still have it” she sighed and finished her drink it was pretty good

“That’s amazing” George grabbed her cup and gestured too see if she wanted a refill and Aine shook her head yes.

“So your mates?” She asked with the fresh drink in one hand and George’s hand in the other

“Yeah..” George scanned the room and Then guided her to a corner That held Angelina Johnson, Alicia Spinnett, Lee Jordan and Fred.

“Guys this is Aine, Aine this is guys” George introduced her as he sat on the loveseat next to Lee. Aine wasn’t sure where to sit so she began to head for the floor when George grabbed her arm mid crouch, pulling her to him.

“Don’t sit on the floor, you can sit here.” He gestured to his legs and then immediately blushed. 

“Or I can stand and you sit!” He exclaimed beginning to get up but Aine just moved to sit on his legs.

“Tell me when you want me to move.” She mumbled as he placed his hands on her lower back keeping her in place.

“I’m Angelina! It’s so nice to meet you. George is always talking about you!” Angelina cheered it was clear to Aine that she was more than tipsy but she just laughed it off.

“He’s not always talking about her. But it is a lot” Lee piled on and they laughed. As they continued to chat Aine noticed they were all far drunker than she was, she turned her head towards George who had a smile and was listening to Alicia tell a funny story. She kept observing him, she wanted too see if she could gage his drunk ness but maybe that was just an excuse to look at him. 

Feeling her eyes on him he looked at her, widening his smile and gave her a small squeeze. Aine looked away blushing and decided to check on Corrine who was still being the life of the party and was pretty drunk too. 

‘Alright I need to catch up then’ she told herself , she wanted to have as much fun as everyone else. 

“I’m gonna get another drink~” she stated getting up from gorges legs, he gave her a small pout and got up also.

“I can get it for you love” he replied. 

“It’s alright I also wanna check on Corrine.” She replied. He looked unsure, he didn’t want her to go. 

“Are you having fun?” He asked gently

“Oh? Yeah it’s just I do wanna make sure Corrine is alright, plus I didn’t say hi to Connell and I still have to wish the birthday girl a happy birthday” she responded honestly as George was bombarded with popcorn thrown by Fred 

“She’s a big girl Georgie, you can handle a few minutes away from her.” He joke causing George to slowly sit. She gave him a smile and promised to be back quickly.

“Did she say it was someone’s birthday?” She heard Alicia ask as she walked away but she was too busy noticing Corrine who had flopped onto a couch.

“Ahh captivating Corrine, where does she get the charm?” Aine joked sitting next to her 

“Maybe she’s born with it, maybe it’s the alcohol” Corrine finished taking a small sip.

“You having fun?” She asked her 

“Actually I find some of these people in a way stimulating. It’s like a different world here. How about you?” Corrine had straightened herself up trying to seem a bit more sober. 

“I’m having fun too, not as drunk as everyone else-“ she began 

“Finish mine!” Corrine thrusted a half-filled cup into her hand, Aine shrugged and drunk it quickly it was much stronger than the drink George made her.

“It hurts going down, Katie made it she said its fire whisky and something else strong and pumpkin juice. “Corrine explained 

“Oi! Katie!” Corrine waved her over. 

“Hello girls, having a good time?” Katie cooed her eyes half shut with a big smile behind her was another 5th year boy, Aine beloved his name was Kenneth.

“Yeah! I was wondering if you don’t mind could you make Aine ajd I another cup of your special blend?” Corrine batted her eyes. Aine held back a laugh, Corrine has never batted her eyes. Katie nodded and handed her cup to Kenneth, walking back to the drink table. 

“You’re Aine right? I’m Kenneth Towler. Corrine was telling me about you and I’m George’s roommate.” He introduced himself Sticking his hand out to shake.

“Nice to meet you.” She shook it gently as Corrine had leaned back into the couch she gently rubbed her arm.

“Knight is like a goddam Encyclopedia, she’s better than a library” Kenneth commented and Aine giggled. Katie had came back with 3 cups and handed one over each to Aine and Corrine and then gave the other one to Aine.

“I think it’s time she’s started to drink a bit of water” Katie cooed and leaned against the sofa while Kenneth sat on the arm of the chair next to Aine.

She nodded offering Corrine the water and taking a sip of her drink. She wanted to keep an on her and hoped George would not mind. As she sat with Corrine coaxing her to drink she made good conversation with Katie and Kenneth. Maybe 10 minutes has passed when she noticed Connell and Oliver walk by them. Oliver had noticed them right away and sat in between the girls, in response to that Corrine leaned into his chest. Connell after noticing Oliver wasn’t by his side did a double take at his sister.

“What are you doing here?” He questioned incredulously he was under the impression this was a closed door party 

“George invited us” Aine began softly feeling the full effects of her drinks now. She let out a giggle and had a wide smile on her face.

“He said it was a birthday party” Corrine moaned from Oliver’s chest. 

“Awe Corrine are you not feeling well?” Oliver asked striking her hair and she let out annoyed moan

“Don’t make fun or mee” she cried out

“Birthday? It’s no ones birthday?” Connell questioner and then look r at Katie and Kenneth who shrugged in agreement 

“Didn’t Angelina say that they were just stressed?” Oliver replied leaning further into the couch.

“Yeah that’s she said earlier” Connell flicked his eyes over to the corner where Angelina was.

“Are you drunk?” He askes crossing his arms at Aine who just smiled.

“ a little” she cooed, Aine had never been drunk before but whatever Katie made did the job.

“Ugh Katie she’s 14” Connell grumbled and went to lift her up and Katie held hands high up.

“We all started at 14-“ Katie was cut off by Corrine loud morning, Connell let go of Aine ajd turned to her.

“You all right Cor?” He asked her and she shook her head no

“No I feel a bit sick..” Corrine trailed off causing Oliver and Connell eyes to widen. They quickly stood her up and began rushing her to the bathroom, Aine got up too but Connell pushed her down again.

“You stay here, wait for me. And you stay with her” he had pointed to Kenneth and then pointed to Katie “and you come help us” he finished, and the 3 older students took Corrine away. 

Kenneth sat down next to Aine and gave her a soft smile. He rubbed her back gently, offering her some water. 

George was bouncing his leg, it had been 20 minutes and Aine hadn’t came back yet. All of his friends were engrossed in their conversation, so he decided to go look for her. 

Walking towards the center of the common area he did a quick scan and noticed her talking to Kenneth Towler. He felt chest explode with jealousy as Towler placed a hand on Aines knee. He stomped over quickly and was ready to hex him.

“Georgie!” Aine jumped into his arms chocking George as he wrapped his arms around slowly around her.

“Cheers Mate, Connell said he would be back in a bit. So you can stay with here till then?” Towler asked heading back to the party as Aine squeezed him tighter.

“Hi again” George said softly, Aine looked up at him and gave him a curious look

“Is there somewhere we can talk?” She asked kinda slurring her words a bit. George nodded and guided her to his room as they left the common area, they passed thru the charm making it completely quiet.

Entering his dorm, he conjured a glass of water and sat Aine on his bed. She grabbed the glass and began to literally chug it and kick off her shoes.  They stared at each tower for a few moments 

“So-“George started 

“I gotta pee!” She exclaimed rushing to the bathroom making George laugh. She stumbled back into the room, climbing into the bed facing George 

“Who’s birthday is it?” Aine questioned

Huh?” George questioned

“Earlier you said it was someone’s birthday but then Connell said it’s no ones birthday. So why did you say it was someone’s birthday?” She gazed at him curiously, moving closer to his body.

“Uh maybe I misspoke” George felt his ears burn in embarrassment as Aine kept her eyes on him. She nodded as is she didn’t believe him, and scrunched her face up to show she was thinking.

“Did you- did you throw me a party?” She asked innocently as George’s whole face turned red and he nodded quietly.

“I wanted to cheer you up… did it work?” He nervously asked, Aine threw her arms over his shoulders and began to kiss him all over his face. 

“Yes” a kiss on his right cheek 

“You’re so kind” a kiss on his left cheek

“Im having a lot of fun” she kissed his neck next. This cause George to feel flustered and pulled back, he could tell Aine was very drunk. 

“How about we lay done for a bit?” He asked before it went further.

“One more kiss?” She asked coyly, breaking his resolve he leaned in. Aine smiled and pushed herself on top him and gave him a deep kiss. 

George held in a moan and flipped her onto the mattress, throwing the blanket on her and sitting on th floor.

He felt his heart race at the intensity of the kiss but he knew she was just drunk. 

“You could lay with me if you’d like.” She murmured to him and he melted his beautiful girlfriend  as a cute affectionate frunk and its going to kill him one day. 

George climber into the bed after taking off  his shoes, he positioned himself like a plank and closed his eyes. He felt Aine lay on his chest and throw her legs over his, he slowly put his arm on her lower back and began to rub it 

‘This is nice’ 

Connell came back after dropping Corrine off in his dorm and couldn’t find his sister, seeing a flash of red pass him he grabbed Fred Weasley arm.

“Where’s your brother?” He questioned. 

Fred gave him an annoyed look and then opened his mouth.

“I think he went to walk Aine back to her dorm, he’s a gentleman you know” he responded in a tone that irritated Connell core. 

“Right” Connell muttered his eyes flicking to Angelina. 

“You alright?” He directed to question to her and she nodded giddily, Fred rolled his eyes and placed his arm on her shoulder guiding her away. Connell sighed and began to integrate himself into the party again.

“Oi! Con!” Marie a 7th year waved him over and he followed.