Evelyn ended up in the library, she had hoped she would've caught sight of Harry somewhere nearby. But who was she kidding, she was looking forward to going to the library either way.

After grabbing a few books and forgetting about Harry for a second she decided to go back looking for him. She had her head hanging low as she read one of the books as she walked until she bumped into a taller figure.

She looked up and saw Harry panting, his face and lips bruised. Her eyes widened, he was panting his glasses a bit cracked, she quickly set her books down and inspected his face.

"What happened?" She signed, Harry shook his head and winced as she carefully touched his lips. "I'm fine really, I tripped" he tried to shake it off.

Evelyn held his face firmly, ordering him to sit on a nearby wooden bench. He complied without complaint.

"I got into a heated argument" he winced once again. She gave a disbelief look and placed both of her hands on his face, warmness leaving the plan of her hand to his face. It slowly healed up the bruises and took the pain away.

He was with Draco, she had put the pieces together.
He moved his gaze towards her, I'm sorry, I couldn't help it it's just I feel like he had to do something with it. No words were exchanged; they were communicating solely through their touch.

"Ne-ver a-again" she stuttered and took out her wand and tried to fix the small crack in his glasses. He nodded repeatedly. "I won't," he said. She shifted her attention to his hand. He held the potion book tightly.

She took the book from his grip and stood up, she held it up not saying anything. "What?" He also stood up.
She waved the book around trying to say something, "What about it?".

Do you want me to get rid of it? He wondered.
She nodded, "I'm not going to get rid of it as long as I find who the Half-Blood Prince is?" Evelyn didn't say anything, she grabbed her books and began walking away leaving him standing alone.

"Where are you going?" Harry began to trail behind.
"Listen please I promise you I will not fight with anyone anymore, just listen" he began to pick up his pace.
She didn't stop, "Okay, okay. I'll get rid of it. Okay?" He yelled out.

"Fighting aren't we? Tch, tch, tch. What have you done Harry?" Said George. Fred and George stood in the corner of the hallways chatting, they both had a playful smirk plastered on their lips.

"Hope she forgives you." Said Fred, who chewed on a toothpick. Evelyn kept on walking, "Oh shut it, you don't know the full story," said Harry as he walked past them. He heard a chuckle behind him, once they came out of her view the young girl came to a stop.

She stopped at the wall where the Room of Requirement entrance once appeared. The wall slowly broke open to reveal a giant door. She turned to Harry, who was stunned.

He took a slow step forward towards her, and gently took the book from her hands. He gave her a look of understanding. She was right, he needed to get rid of the book, otherwise, it would only bring more trouble for him.

Harry entered the room, he turned to look at the girl who didn't move, and reached for her hand. "Will you come with me?" He asked.

Upon entering the room of requirement, she was greeted with old-school furniture, including chairs, stacked desks, and cabinets.

I want you to hide it, she heard him think. He placed the book on her palm, she placed both of his hands over his eyes. She quietly backed up and hid it somewhere in the room after a couple minutes she finally found a place and hid it.

She made her way to him, he kept his eyes closed and Kya stood in silence. She quietly inched closer to him, she stood inches away from him she admired how beautiful he looked just standing there. She couldn't help it and tippy toe and placed a long delicate kiss on his lips.

Harry finally opened her eyes and didn't waste another minute tightening his arms around her and pressing harder on the kiss.

It started soft and delicately which soon turned into a passionate make-out session, Evelyn was the first one to break off the kiss to breathe.
"You know you look hot when you're mad." He said not letting go of her waist. She looked down in embarrassment, "I'm sorry I exaggerated, I just don't like seeing hurt" She shook her head.

"Don't apologize, I love that you care about me, truly shows that love you as I love you." He comforted her. he leaned in and placed a kiss on her neck, then another one near her chest.

"Now it's my turn to show you how much I love you," he said as he trailed downEvelyn's eyes widened as she realized what was happening. She swallowed nervously, feeling a sense of anxiety yet excitement.

She felt dirty while having this thought of Harry from time to time, but she knew it was just part of life. Harry's hands slowly trailed down from under her blouse, asking for permission, she nodded slowly.

He placed his under and trailed his hands upward roaming all over her, the feeling of his pale cold hands sending shivers down her spine. He rapidly picked up the girl and placed her hips around his waist.

Evelyn smiled at the sudden action, her fingers made their way to his brown hair and began playing with it.

Harry cracked open a smile and stared at her, "Do you remember when we were like this on the lake?" She nodded.
"You looked beautiful as always that I couldn't help myself and kiss you, you had no idea how happy I was that night"
He gave her a peck.

"I thought I had won the lottery that night, I had asked you out and you said yeah. The rain had catch-up to us but it couldn't be any more perfect" he smiled as he remembered that night.

He would never be able to forget that night when they met under the full moon, the rain falling on them the only way for them to warm each other was by wrapping their bodies around one another. Evelyn could never get that night either.

"Pretty" she mumbled as he stared into his light blue eyes.
"You think I am?" He asked, she nodded.
"I want to show you something," he said and placed the girl down, they walked further into the back of the room. Evelyn furrowed her eyes in confusion, what would he want to show her in a place like this?

Her eyes widened as she saw what was placed in front of her, it was the same old tent with lights around it.

She then remembered it was the same tent that night they had made and confessed their love for one another. It's as if she was living that same night all over again, she looked at Harry. How did you do all this? She wondered.

He placed himself behind the girl and placed his head on her shoulder, "Well to begin with, I knew you were going to forget, and so I told them to not say anything. The whole fighting duel incident wasn't part of it but I've got to say you look cute angry" he wiggled his eyebrows.

She rolled her eyes. Forget what? She signed. They walked inside the tent, she's looked around the place it was furnished with blankets and pillows, a small table was in the middle, and a small round cake with floating candles placed above it.

"It's your birthday love," he said. Then it had clicked for her, all this time she had been so worried about her dad, Harry, and the previous incident that she didn't have time to remember that today was her birthday.

February 2nd. She turned 17.

She raised her gaze netting his, their noses inches from one another. How did you know? How did this happen? "Well I had to ask someone and I found the right person" he smiled. Hermione.

"Exactly. Come sit with me" he pulled the girl closer to the small table and sat her on top of him. Thank you, Harry.
"Don't thank me, now make a wish" Evelyn pulled the small cake into her hands and closed her eyes, she made a small wish and then slowly blew the candles.

"So what did you wish for?" He asked. Evelyn bit her lip and nodded her head, she took a small coat of frosting and took a small lick. Her eyes widened, "It's good isn't it?" She nodded.

"Molly made it" he explained. Her ache at the soft gesture of Molly, and she shook her head as she couldn't think straight, Mrs. Weasley had gone out of her way to make her a cake.

"Don't be she was the one to offer first and she was more than glad to do it for you. Here take a bite, he used his wand to cut a small piece of the cake, it was chocolate with caramel frosting. She took a smile and right away melted by the flavor it was soft and so moist and what she hoped to say out loud. It was amazing.

"Su-per g-good" Harry cut another piece and tasted it this time, he moaned as the taste melted in his mouth. Of course, it was going to be good Molly made it, she was good at everything.

"You know there's not a single thing that she can't do. I have something for you" he said as he carefully stood up and rummaged behind the blankets pulled a small wooden box and handed it over to the girl.

She slowly opened revealing a bunch of letters and envelopes, she picked one up and noticed it was from Sirius. She looked back up at Harry, opened the letter, and read the letter. It was a birthday letter from Sirius, she read the letter, and small tears formed in the corner of her eye.

She picked another one and it was from Remus, many more from Tonks, Neville, Mr and Mrs. Weasley. As well as Ron and Hermione, now she remembered what she had meant by having fun.

She launched herself to Harry and pulled him into her embrace, they both stayed like that for a couple of minutes, no words needed. Thank you, Harry.

"Don't thank me just yet. I got one last one from me" he said as he stood up again and brought a small jewelry pouch. He sat down next to her, she took hold of it and slowly opened it.

It was her mother's necklace, the same necklace that had cursed Katie Bell, and the last piece of jewelry her mother was wearing when she was killed in front of her.
"M-om," she said as she stared at the jewelry.

She pushed the piece of jewelry towards him, her eyes furrowing. What was he doing with it? Is it supposed to be a curse? Why bring it?

"No, it's okay. It's not cursed anymore, I asked Professor McGonagall to help me counter-curse it. Look" he picked the up, she held a breath and closed her eyes.

But nothing happened, Harry picked it up carefully. How has he not been flown around? He's still here, breathing. "You. Did this?" She began.
"Why?" The girl turned around and slid her hair to the side
and Harry carefully placed it around her. She turned around and felt how it fitted her so perfectly.

"I knew that it meant so much to you, I also knew that it was the last jewelry you saw your mother wear. Although I know it's no-" he was cut off by the girl's sudden action. She slammed herself into his embrace, her lips crashed into his, her lips tasting like strawberries her scent like sweet vanilla with a small scent of cinnamon.

After a few minutes of kissing, they broke apart to catch their breath, resting their foreheads against each other.
"Perf-fect " she whispered.

For the remainder of the night, the two lovebirds spent their time reminiscing about their first encounters and reliving their memories. They danced to the famous American oldies of Elvis Presley and discovered that they both were great fans of the legendary musician.

"You know we should mark this as our hidden cave," he said once they stopped dancing. "H-ow?" She asked. "Right here, on the floor," he said as he went out of the tent and came back with a small long round sharp metal object. They both sat down and carved their initials and a heart around it.

"All done, now this is our secret place forever only me and you, and our little cave" said Harry. "Ou-r pl-ace" she intertwined her hands with his, and just like that she felt all her worries go away.

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