Geminus

The Saturday morning of the Gryffindors' first Quidditch match arrived all too soon for Kara. She was excited about it, but also terrified at the thought of falling off again - despite the number of times Jenna had reassured her that she wouldn't. She had also told Kara how Dean and Seamus would make sure that no Bludger or Slytherin came close enough to knock her off her broom. Jenna managed to work in about five times that they had Firebolt 2004's and nobody would ever be able to touch them at the speed they would be going. Still, it was very reluctantly that morning that Kara finally got up and dressed to meet her team mates. They were all going down to breakfast together as Ron had insisted it would help with team unity.

"Okay, as house points go - Slytherin is in the lead."

Kara and Jenna looked at Ron apologetically as the team sat in the changing room - it had been mainly down to them that Gryffindor kept losing points.

"... but this is Quidditch. We're better, we're faster, we've got more talent and we've got a wicked team. Let's win this one, brooms in."

Everybody rose and put their brooms together.

"GRYFFINDORS RULE!"

The team all yelled in unison. They then made their way onto the Quidditch pitch.

"Ready everyone?"

Ron's face was full of determination.

"Let's kick some Slytherin butt."

Jenna piped up, grinning. They all mounted their brooms and kicked off. There were 'oohs' and 'aahs' and a huge round of applause as the Gryffindors took to the air, all on magnificent brooms. They raced round the pitch for a pre-victory lap, intent on showing the Slytherins their new brooms and sending them a message that they were most definitely not going to win this one. They then took their positions with confidence.

Ernie MacMillian, a Hufflepuff sixth year, had taken over as announcer as Lee Jordan left the previous year.

"Welcome back to Quidditch everyone. Today's match is Slytherin versus Gryffindor."

The crowd went wild again as Gryffindor was announced.

"And there's the whistle. The Quaffle is released followed by the Bludgers and then the Golden Snitch. Remember the Snitch is worth 150 points and ends the game...."

"... And they're off, Gryffindor chaser Jenna Geminus takes early possession of the Quaffle. Look at that girl go - rumour has it that she's seeing former Gryffindor keeper, Oliver Wood."

"Ernie, this is no time for gossip," scolded McGonagall.

Jenna had all intention of scoring until she heard Ernie's comment on her not totally non-existent relationship with Oliver. She stopped and did a sharp turn in the air.

"Jenna, what are you doing?" Ginny and Kara yelled, as Ginny flew after her.

Jenna had flown fall pelt at Ernie - doing a fly by and deliberately missing him by mere inches. She passed the Quaffle to Ginny before giving a warning look to Ernie to shut up about Oliver. Ernie put his hands up.

"Point taken."

He muttered, barely inaudibly over the crowd - most of which were watching Jenna and Ernie.

"Ahem ... well ... so Gryffindor in possession: Weasley passes to Kara Geminus and she scores. Gryffindor take an early lead ten to zero...."

"...The score is now fifty points to ten for the Gryffindors, and look at those three girls go. New captain and Keeper, Ron Weasley, has done a fantastic job with the team this year with three fantastic, and might I say beautiful and talented, Chasers."

"Ernie..."

"Sorry, Professor - not to mention two wicked Beaters, the best Seeker Hogwarts has seen and a captain and Keeper on his way to the top...."

"... Geminus passes to Geminus who passes to Weasley then back to Jenna - Chasers flying in a V formation at the goal and score! Another ten points for Gryffindor!"

The crowd went wild.

"As I'm sure you all have noticed - two of the Gryffindor Chasers are on brand new models of Firebolt 2004's, not even released on sale yet. The team is also sporting Beaters on Nimbus 2001 and Seeker, Keeper and remaining chaser are on Firebolts. The team has gone all out this year."

"Ernie, this is not an advertisement for racing brooms."

"Sorry, Professor. Gryffindor Beater Thomas pelts a Bludger at Slytherin Chaser Nott - oh bad luck, Dean missed. Nott is on the breakaway with the Gryffindor Chasers hot on his tail. Oh no, Slytherin Chaser fake passes to Chaser Tober and scores - that was a cheap trick on Keeper Weasley. Never mind Ron, you'll get them next time...."

"... The score is now 100 points to 60 for Gryffindor. This has so far been a spectacular game of talent and I don't just mean the Geminus twins...."

"... Gryffindor chaser Kara has control of the Quaffle, sister Jenna and fellow Chaser Ginny circling her. And here comes Slytherin Chasers Stiles, Tober and Nott to try and intercept. Ooh, Stiles and Tober hit by Bludgers - well done Thomas and Finnegan. Kara loops Nott and scores - Gryffindor lead 110 to 60...."

"... Oh look, is that the Snitch? Both Seekers going head to head ... ooh that had to hurt. In case you missed it, Gryffindor Beaters Thomas and Finnegan just hit both Bludgers full pelt at Slytherin captain and Seeker, Malfoy."

The whole stadium seemed to go quiet and the players stopped to watch as Draco dropped ten feet slowly from his broom. Kara watched, face full of worry, as he hit the ground hard.

"Kara, get back in the game."

Jenna yelled at her sister as she threw the Quaffle. Kara caught and fumbled it before dropping it - her eyes drawn back down to the ground as Madam Pomfrey headed over to Draco. The crowd roared when the game continued. Harry had briefly lost the Snitch, but not for long. Just as Slytherin got possession of the fallen Quaffle, Harry pulled out of another spectacular dive - the Snitch clasped in his hand. The crowd erupted in cheers as the Gryffindors flew to Harry, embracing him in a huddle of sweaty bodies and brooms in mid-air. Kara gave Harry a deep kiss before the team shot off on a victory lap - pausing in front of the Gryffindor stands to punch the air with their fists, causing the crowd to cheer even more.

"PARTY IN THE GRYFFINDOR COMMON ROOM!"

Ron yelled triumphantly. The team finally landed and were mobbed by students congratulating them, before hoisting them up on their shoulders. Jenna pushed the hands away. There was only one person she wanted to see and he was waiting for her on the edge of the pitch. Jenna pushed through the crowd to get to Oliver. She dropped her broom and he grabbed her and spun her round, causing her to laugh, before hugging her. He released her quickly as he spotted the warning glare McGonagall gave him.

"Congratulations!"

"Thanks, you coming to the party? You're as much a Gryffindor as the rest of us."

"Wouldn't miss it."

Jenna grabbed her broom and they walked up to the tower together - Oliver with his arm around Jenna's shoulders.

The party went on with Muggle music playing loudly. At about half 11, McGonagall marched into the common room.

"Congratulations for winning, but I think it is about time the music got turned off."

As McGonagall watched, Kara reached to turn the music off. Her eyes fell on Oliver standing with his arm around Jenna. McGonagall caught his eye with a reprimanding glare.

"As a TA you should have realised that the noise level was unacceptable, Mr Wood."

Oliver gave a small apologetic smile before turning to say goodbye to Jenna and the rest of the Gryffindors. He then followed a severely pissed off McGonagall out of the common room.

"Argh, he won't talk to me for at least a week now!"

Jenna turned to complain at her sister - last time Oliver had talked to McGonagall he had come back very subdued with the 'me TA, you student' attitude (although he swore they had only talked about "work stuff"). Kara gave a weak smile to her sister's moaning. All through the party Jenna had noticed that Kara wasn't as up for it as the rest. They had just won outstandingly over Slytherin and Jenna at first didn't understand what was wrong, then it hit her - 'Malfoy'.

Kara was indeed worried about Draco. She was trying her best to enjoy herself, but her thoughts keep drifting to the hospital wing. She hoped to god that Draco was alright, although she was going to curse him for missing their date. 'Not date, study meeting,' she scolded herself.

"I get him back for that remark about not pulling my weight."

"Well, go and see him then."

Kara looked up in shock at her sister - she didn't realise she had spoken out loud.

"See who?"

"Don't try and act innocent with me, Kay. Go see Malfoy."

Kara smiled slightly at her sister, she liked being a twin but it was annoying not being able to get anything past her.

"Yeah, coz Harry would love that!"

"Well, just tell him you have a headache and are going to bed. I can distract everyone while you slip out."

Kara smiled gratefully at her sister, especially as she knew Jenna still didn't like Draco. She got up and went over to Harry, slipping her arms around his waist.

"Hey gorgeous."

"Hey hun. I've got a headache, so I'm off to bed."

"You okay?"

"Yeah I'm fine, just need to sleep it off."

Harry gave her a kiss goodnight then turned back to the others. Kara took a step towards the portrait hole, sick with guilt. She still didn't know why she was doing this, but she knew she would worry about Draco until she saw him. She smiled at her sister as Jenna stepped in front of the Gryffindors - she began entertaining them with her impression of Draco falling of his broom. Shaking her head, Kara stepped out of the common room.

Whether it was luck or fate Kara didn't know, but she reached the hospital wing without running into any Professors or even Filch. She pushed open the door quietly but thankfully Madame Pomfrey was asleep in her office. Kara headed down the wing - none of the beds looked occupied. She was starting to worry until she spotted one with curtains around it. Kara slipped through the curtains and saw Draco on the bed, he appeared to be asleep. Before she could stop herself, she had reached down and brushed the hair away that had fallen into his eyes.

"Oh well, I'll save having a go at you til tomorrow."

Kara turned to leave, but a hand grasped tightly around her wrist. She stifled a scream and turned back to see Draco looking at her curiously.

"So I get hit by Bludgers, breaking a rib, and you plan to have a go at me?"

"Coming from the guy who had a go at me after my parents were attacked by Death Eaters."

Draco winced slightly as he pulled himself up to sitting position. Concern showed on Kara's face but she quickly hid it as Draco looked at her.

"Death Eater attack? Is that what was wrong at Halloween?"

"Don't give me that, I know exactly who your father is so I know you would have been told about the attack."

"For your information, my father is currently on the run so I don't really stay in contact with him."

"So, he's escaped from the Ministry then?"

'Shit!' Draco knew he wasn't supposed to tell people about Lucius's escape.

"Yeah he is. Like those jumped up goody goodies could keep him locked up for long."

Kara's temper, which was normally well hidden, seemed to be bubbling at the surface lately and she felt it threatening to take over now.

"Goody goodies? Piss off Malfoy, those goody goodies are going to kick your Dark Lord's butt."

"Bit confident, aren't we?"

"Just a bit, yeah. Why do you think Voldy went after our parents? He knows we have something that will bring about his downfall."

The look of interest on Draco's face made Kara realise what she had just said - she didn't know if what she said was true but everything seemed to point that way. She quickly changed the subject before Draco could question her.

"And while we are on the subject of Halloween - you have the nerve to accuse me of not pulling my weight and then you spend our next potions meeting tucked up in bed."

She didn't know why, but she seemed to have hit a nerve because anger filled Draco's face.

"Oh go back to Potter, Kara. I don't know why you bothered coming down here anyway."

"Coz I care about you, you idiot!"

Shock registered on both their faces at Kara's outburst. 'Shit, shit, shit, shit,' Kara panicked and began to move away from the bed.

"Erm ... I mean ... look, I better go."

She went to run off but Draco grabbed her wrist again. Ignoring the pain from his healing ribs, he yanked a struggling Kara onto the bed.

"What are you doing? Get off me."

"Oh give it up, Kara. We both want this."

Before Kara could protest, Draco kissed her. 'Oh' was Kara had time to think before she was kissing him back. They were both grateful that Draco had curtains around the bed.

Kara woke up slightly disorientated, she looked around not knowing where she was. As she rolled over, she spotted a blond head and everything came flooding back.

"Oh my god!"

Draco opened his eyes and smirked slightly.

"Morning."

"Oh my god, I'm so dead!"

Kara jumped up from the bed and shot out of the hospital wing, ignoring both the startled shriek from Madame Pomfrey and Draco's comment as she fled.

"Don't I get a goodbye kiss?"

Kara reached the Gryffindor common room in record time. She forced the look of panic off her face and slipped into the common room. Harry looked up and ginned as she walked in. He was playing Exploding Snap with Ron while Hermione and Jenna were working next to them.

"Hey hun, you were up early."

"Yeah, I ... er ... went for a walk as my headache had gone"

She went over and gave him a kiss before glancing at Jenna, who followed her up to their dorm. Kara sat round as she went in, preparing to face Jenna's wrath.

"Where the hell have you been? If I hadn't thought to come up early last night and draw the curtains round your bed, then who knows what would have happened."

"Thanks, Jen."

Before Kara managed to say anything else, she burst into tears. Rolling her eyes, Jenna went over and sat next to her.

"Come on, it can't be that bad. What happened?"

As Kara told her, Jenna had to admit it was pretty bad but the worst was yet to come.

"... And if that wasn't bad enough I know why Voldemort is after us."

"Why?"

"Well, remember that we are supposed to cast a spell to bring someone back from beyond the veil?"

"Yeah, what about it?"

"Well falling through the veil just happens to be how Harry's god-father Sirius died."

The look on Jenna's face was on of pure horror.