A Stormy Night {Owlery 6:30 pm} {Hugo}

[Lily Luna Potter]

Lily leaned against the opening in the owlery. Her day had started here and had gone down the drain. She still hadn't received a reply from her mother. She was hoping her owl Ice was ok and got to her house safe and sound. Ice may need a day to rest up before returning. Turning around she looked over at another owl. It was a Snowy just like Ice and it flew down to her. Lily smiled softly and fed the owl an owl treat. "You know sometimes I wish I wasn't related to Hugo and Rose. Hugo was so mean earlier and Rose. Well I just don't understand her. She can be quite confusing at times." She let out a sigh and walked back to the opening with the Snowy sitting on her shoulder. She looked out into the night sky and watched the clouds begin to gather. It soon became quite dark and began to thunder and lightning. It was going to be a very stormy night. She hoped Ice wasn't out there in the storm.

[Hugo Weasley]

Sending letters home was definitely a pain in the ass, but it really couldn't be helped this time because he left his Hogsmeade permission slip somewhere in his bedroom and it needed to be turned in as soon as possible. Hugo was not going to allow himself to miss his very Hogsmeade weekend over something so stupid. After what seemed like an eternity, the lazy Hufflepuff finally reached the top of the stairs and made his way into the smelly owlery. He spotted Lily immediately and his first instinct was to turn around and go right back down the stairs, but it was nearing curfew and he really needed to have the letter sent out right away. Quiet as a mouse, he crept up to the nearest owl and prepared it to be sent off. He remained silent throughout the entire ordeal, even though he wanted nothing more than to give the girl a piece of his mind.

[Lily Luna Potter]

The owl resting on her shoulder gave out a loud hoot making Lily jump. The owl took off and flew up to one of the shelves and settled down. Turning around Lily fallowed it as it flew up. As she turned she spotted Hugo and her face quickly turned from a some what smile to an almost snarl. How she would love to rip into Hugo vocally. She could think of several things she would love to call him. And there was one question she had bean wanting to ask Hugo for the past year since she first saw how Hugo reacted to seeing Scorpios the first time. But that could wait. "What are you doing here. Can't i get a single minute with out you annoying me Hugo?" How she wanted to rip out her wand and curse Hugo two ways from Sunday. But she held back on the feeling. "You have some nerve coming up here after what you said to me this morning. You know I like to come up here and think." She glared at him and put all her anger and hatred she was feeling towards him right that minute in her glare.

[Hugo Weasley]

She was bound to notice him, but he figured she would at least follow his lead and not say anything. Damn that owl. He made a mental note to strangle the stupid thing the next time he made a trip to the owlery. Hugo slowly turned to face his cousin, expecting a mouthful, and sure enough he was not left disappointed. He was a bit of a bastard to her earlier that day, but it wasn't like he told her to jump off a cliff and die. Lily could be so dramatic sometimes, he just wanted to slap her. "Quit trying to play the victim. It's obvious I came here to send a letter out so don't act like I made it my mission to come up here to bother you.." he snapped back. " And stop looking me like I killed your kitten or something. You know I didn't mean what I said." He wanted to add that it wasn't a big deal, but decided not to because she probably would have taken it the wrong way.

[Lily Luna Potter]

She knew he would snap back at her. He made her so angry at times. "I am not playing a victim. I am pissed for you twisting my words around earlier. I said one thing and you twisted my words around. Hugo Weasley you are the meanest and biggest jerk in the wizarding and muggle world. I'm surprised you weren't born a muggle." Lily took a couple of steps closer she raised her fist to slap him but at the last second she stopped. "Your not worth the effort. Your not worth the time of day to even talk to you." If only Lily could teach Hugo a lesson. What had happened to the sweet and caring Hugo she grew up with? He never would have spoken to her like the way he had today.

[Hugo Weasley]

Hugo rolled his eyes in exasperation. She was turning it into more than it was and it was pissing him off. If she wanted him to get down on his knees and apologize, she was in for a major disappointment. He was shocked at her overreaction to the situation and her blatant racism. "Well blimey, I didn't think you were the type to look down on people, Lily. You go around calling my mum a mudblood behind my back, huh?" As she took a few steps closer, he took a few steps back, wincing as he awaited a slap. She didn't go through with it, but it was enough to set him over the edge. "You want to hit me, Lily? Go ahead. I don't know what your problem is. I'm sorry, for godsake, and there is nothing more I can do. You can either accept my apology and move on or continue being dramatic and making a big fuss out of nothing.." he was tired now and just wished she would drop it.

[Lily Luna Potter]

Lily sighed and shook her head. "I never once called your mother a mudblood nor even thought it. There you go again Hogo putting words in my mouth. And as for an apology I never once heard you say your sorry. If you had maybe i wouldn't have gotten so pissed with you Hugo." She thought back to that morning before he took off. He hadn't said anything to her after yelling at her. He looked at her before taking off but no he hadn't said anything. "I don't like being angry and I respect your mother Hugo. But I have lost my respect for you." The anger was gone from her voice and her eyes. She had a look of sadness to her now.

[Hugo Weasley]

Hugo wasn't fond of confrontations. He hated arguing with people and it was all rather emotionally exhausting. He wished Rose was around. She had more sense than either of them and would be able to repair the situation without all the drama. He supposed he couldn't always rely on her though. He would have to somehow work things out for himself. He turned back to face the wall as he felt tears begin to well up in his eyes. Hugo didn't understand why she was so upset. It wasn't like they never argued before and he didn't even do anything that bad. "I just said I was sorry.." he replied, voice quivering. "You don't have to lose your respect for me, Lily. You know I didn't mean it.." he added. He really hoped she would accept his apology and move on.

[Lily Luna Potter]

Lily stepped forward knowing she had hurt Hugo's feelings when she said she had lost respect of him. She hated upsetting him. He was so easy to upset some times. She wanted to comfort him but was afraid he would not allow it. "Yes you did," a smile spread across her face. "And it is accepted Hugo." There was still a sad look in her eyes but her mouth was smiling. Just as she was about to take another step closer she heard a loud hoot from behind her. Turning around she saw ice fly in through the opening. She flew right to her and landed softly on her shoulder. "That was fast. Well done Ice." She unwrapped the note attached to Ice's leg than gave Ice a treat. She quickly opened the letter and read it. A look of confusion came across her face. The note said that her parents had a surprise for her that would arrive within the next few days. They wouldn't say what it was or why they where sending it just that it was a surprise.

[Hugo Weasley]

Hugo was relieved. They could finally put all that silly stuff behind them and move on. It was the start of a new term and he wanted his third year to go smoothly, although with his luck it most likely was going to be anything but smooth. While Lily was occupied with her letter Hugo took the opportunity to dab his eyes with the sleeve of his robe. He really had to work on not getting so emotional. It was damn embarrassing and he had enough problems without the whole school calling him a pansy.
He walked up behind Lily and skimmed through the letter from over her shoulder. Apparently she would be receiving a surprise of some sort. He couldn't begin to imagine what they had in mind. Perhaps it wasn't a present at all, but something horrible..like a howler. "Uh Lily, did you do something bad before you left for school? I'm only asking because what if it's a howler you're are going to be getting?" He hoped it was because he'd never seen one. "Uncle George said Dad got one..I think his first year. I heard its really bad!" he said, rather too enthusiastically.

[Lily Luna Potter]

Lily was imagining everything the surprise could be. A new broom which would be great. She was planning on trying out for seeker for Gryffindor team. She was thinking it might be some Honeydukes candy when Hugo interrupted her train of thought. When he mention it might be a Howler dread filled her. She had never gotten one but she had seen one when one of her friends got one. lily tried to think back to if she had done anything to anger her parents before leaving for school. "I don't think I did anything. Not that i remember. If I did I have no idea what I did. If it is I hope it doesn't show up during a meal. Talk about embarrassing." She could picture it now starting to smoke on the end. She wouldn't want to let it go out or it would be ten times worse.

[Hugo Weasley]

Hugo shrugged. "If you don't remember doing anything to get in trouble then it's probably something good." He thought back to the time he desperately needed bathroom tissue and he ripped out a couple of pages from one of his mother's books. A howler was nothing compared to the wrath he endured that day. "Anyway, how's the term going for you so far?" Not being in the same house or year sometimes made it difficult for them to get together and chat. "I'm going to Hogsmeade this year. I wish you could come. Next term we'll have a blast together!" The damn owl had better get his letter home on time or he'll be stuck in the castle all day with the first and second years. Although, it probably wouldn't be THAT bad since there was Lily to keep him company.

[Lily Luna Potter]

A smile spread across her face. Yea it had to be something good. She hadn't done anything bad that would call for a howler. She had gotten in trouble a couple months before school started for trampling over her mother's flowers when chasing after there dog. But that was water under the bridge. So it must be something good right? "Yea I'm sure it is something good. I haven't gotten in trouble in two months." When Hugo brought up Hogsmeade a frown creased Lily's face. "Oh I'll be able to go next year that's for sure. But if you can pick up a pack of Chocolate frogs and every flavor beans for me that would be great. I'll give you the money before you leave."

[Hugo Weasley]

Mentioning how excited he was to go to Hogsmeade probably wasn't the best idea. He would prefer her company, but it couldn't be helped. He'd just have to make it up to her by bringing back loads of candy and junk. "No, it's okay. It's my treat." he smiled, enjoying the current shift in mood. Being angry all the time was exhausting. Hugo wasn't exactly a cheerful fellow, but he did appreciate good conversation and a relaxing atmosphere and he knew Lily did as well.
There was a moment of silence in which he really didn't know to say. He'd spent much of his day moping about because of the previous situation so there wasn't much for him to share. "Anything on your mind?" Lily always had something to share and was almost always the one to initiate conversations.

[Lily Luna Potter]

Lily smiled Hugo could be so sweet at times and right now was one of those times. "Thanks Hugo I appreciate it. I hope your parents send the note before it's to late." She leaned against the opening in the owlrey again now that there little problem was solved. She was feeling relaxed again. If that was only possible. She let out a sigh when Hugo asked if she had anything on her mind. She always had something on her mind. When didn't she. And it was almost always about the werewolves. "Yea don't I always?" She let out another sight. "You know how the werewolf attacks have gotten really close. I heard someone was attacked by a werewolf in our own grounds but no one knows who it was that was attacked. We aren't safe here. What if the one who had bean attacked was a family member. The person was attacked after the quidditch match against Slytherin. What if it had bean me or you. We where both there that night.