Rating:
PG
House:
Astronomy Tower
Characters:
Percy Weasley Oliver Wood
Genres:
Romance Drama
Era:
Multiple Eras
Spoilers:
Philosopher's Stone Chamber of Secrets Prizoner of Azkaban
Stats:
Published: 05/04/2005
Updated: 01/22/2007
Words: 134,735
Chapters: 21
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Do Be My Enemy for Friendship's Sake

ByMerlinsBeard

Story Summary:
Laura sided with Percy in a fight between Oliver and Percy during the students' second year. This led to five years of mutual dislike between the two sides. During the students' seventh year, other people finally interfere in the situation, causing Percy, Laura and Oliver to hear both sides of the fight. The three Seventh Years are forced to face aspects of their pasts and their personalities, including their feelings on the death of Daniel Weasley, Gryffindor's former Quidditch captain. Oliver Wood/Original Character!

Chapter 01
05/04/2005

Laura sided with Percy in a fight between Oliver and Percy during the students' second year. This led to five years of mutual dislike between the two sides. During the students' seventh year, other people finally interfere in the situation, causing Percy, Laura and Oliver to hear both sides of the fight. The three Seventh Years are forced to face aspects of their pasts and their personalities, including their feelings on the death of Daniel Weasley, Gryffindor's former Quidditch captain. Oliver Wood/Original Character!

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Chapter 02
05/09/2005

Laura and Oliver are forced to hear both sides of the fight that occurred five years ago. But will the knowledge that everything was only a misunderstanding change anything?

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Chapter 03
05/09/2005

Percy hears Oliver's side of the fight. Unfortunately, it only makes things worse. Who will take the first step to repair some damage?

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Chapter 04
05/20/2005

It's time for another trip to Hogsmeade. A few conversations lead to big changes in relationships.

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Chapter 05
06/29/2005

Laura goes to the Woods' residence and learns about wizarding New Year's customs and about Oliver's family.

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Chapter 06
06/29/2005

Laura is still at the Woods' house. She learns a "new" game and a little more about Oliver's personality.

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Chapter 07
08/03/2005

Laura visits one of the Quidditch stadium's rarely seen splendors. She tells Oliver about what's been haunting her for three years. He tells her why he loves Quidditch.

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Chapter 08
08/03/2005

While Oliver is busy winning the Quidditch Cup, Laura finally admits her feelings for him to herself.

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Chapter 09
08/03/2005

Laura thinks she knows what she needs to be happy, and Oliver helps her see why she's wrong.

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Chapter 10
08/03/2005

Laura tells Percy about her new relationship and, in return, learns one of Percy's secrets.

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Chapter 11
08/03/2005

Laura and Oliver have some difficulties figuring out how to treat one another now that the relationship has changed.

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Chapter 12
10/21/2005

Another fight with Percy makes Laura realize why she's so angry with him.

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Chapter 13
10/25/2005

The Seventh Years turn all of their attention to the future. What will this mean for the Gryffindors' relationships?

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Chapter 14
10/29/2005

During Laura's last days at Hogwarts, she renews one of her most important relationships, learns about what it means to be a Gryffindor, and says goodbye to her friends.

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Laura's first six months away from college include getting a job, discovering a career and making new friends. What will that mean for old friendships?

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Laura attends Tara and Adam's wedding, where she is reunited with the Seventh Years after not seeing them for over a year.

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Laura catches up with Oliver and learns about a few more wizarding traditions at Adam and Tara's wedding reception.

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It has been four years, and Laura hasn't been communicating with her Hogwarts friends much. A chance meeting gives her the chance to catch up with them.

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Laura goes to the Woods' New Year's party for the first time in five years.

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Chapter 20 - Cliche
04/20/2006

This chapter concludes the New Year's Party.

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Laura sided with Percy in a fight between Oliver and Percy during the students' second year. This led to five years of mutual dislike between the two sides. During the students' seventh year, other people finally interfere in the situation, causing Percy, Laura and Oliver to hear both sides of the fight. The three Seventh Years are forced to face aspects of their pasts and their personalities, including their feelings on the death of Daniel Weasley, Gryffindor's former Quidditch captain. Oliver Wood/Original Character!

Words: 13,634
Hits: 161