Jack's POV

So things are going well. The school is getting used to me being a girl. It's really only the slytherins, who had anything to say about it. But Snape put them in their place. Fred and my relationship is going well. In fact I'm going to have lunch with him in Hogsmeade today. But before that, something else has happened since the Yule Ball.

Somehow Rita Skeeter, found out about my secret about being a girl and Hagrid's about being half giant. She wrote an article on both and gave a good description of me. It wouldn't be hard for someone to recognize me. And Hagrid is refusing to see anyone. The articles came out three days ago. In fact another professor is teaching his class.

Anyway, classes have resumed. Hermione made sure we had all our homework done. But with classes, we are reminded of exams. Harry is so lucky he doesn't have to do his. Due to being a champion. But it means, Hermione is putting all her energy into studying and making sure Ron does too. She doesn't worry about me as she knows I am studying hard. Snape and Remus would be mad if my grades slipped.

"You ready?" Hermione asks as I enter the common room.

"Yes" I tell her with a smile. Harry and Ron join us. We leave the castle to head for Hogsmeade. As we head for the gates, we see Viktor diving into the lake.

"He's mad!" Harry states as we watch Viktor for a moment. "It must be freezing, it's January" he adds. I nod my head in agreement.

"It's a lot colder where he comes from, I suppose it feels quite warm to him" Hermione tells us.

"Yeah, but there's still the giant squid" Ron adds.

"The squid is harmless, I'd be more worried about grindylows" I tell him.

"He's really nice, you know" Hermione tells us as we set off again. "He's not at all like you'd think, coming from Durmstrang. He likes it much better here, he told me" she states. Ron said nothing. He hadn't mentioned Viktor Krum since the ball. Harry told him he had found a miniature arm under his bed on Boxing Day, which had looked very much as though it had been snapped off a small model figure wearing Bulgarian Quidditch robes.

When we reached Hogsmeade, we headed to the three broomsticks for a butter beer. To warm us up. As we waited for our butter beers, Bagman appears. "Harry! How are you? Been hoping to run into you! Everything going all right?" he asks. "You must be his beautiful sister, I've heard about" he says smiling at me.

"Jack" I tell him fighting back a blush. I'm not beautiful, just average. Though Fred would disagree. Harry told Bagman he is fine.

"Wonder if I could have a quick, private word, Harry?" Bagman asks Harry looking at the other two and I. So we grabbed the butter beers and went to find a table. Leaving Harry with Bagman. As I started to enjoy my butter beer. When I see Fred and George enter the pub. I smile.

Hermione nudges me. "What?" I ask.

"I just asked if you had finished your essay on Amortentia" she states.

"Yes, I have" I tell her. I notice Bagman leave. Fred comes over with Harry. "Hi Fred" I say with a smile.

"Hi Jackie, ready?" he asks. I finish my drink.

"Yes" I say getting up.

"Where are you going?" Harry asks me.

"Lunch, don't wait up" I tell him. Before leaving with Fred. "So where are we going?" I ask him.

"It's a surprise" he tells me with a smile. "So how are things?" he asks me.

"Things are good, most of my friends seem to be use to the real me. But Dumbledore thinks it best we take things slow. But I'll be moving into Hermione's dorm next year" I tell him. He pouts.

"I won't be able to come into your dorm anymore" he states. I giggle rolling my eyes.

"You've been there once" I remind him. "And it was only because you needed help with an essay" I state.

"Maybe, next time we can do something else" he says suggestively.

"Not a chance" I tell him shoving him playfully. "But maybe we could play a game or plan another prank" I state.

"I like the way you think" he tells me. Slinging an arm over my shoulders. "Welcome to lunch" he says as we stop. I see we're on top of a hill overlooking the  shrieking shack. A picnic laid out for us. With several jars of blue fire, to keep us warm. We sit down on the blanket. Fred had all our favourite food.

"So, does your mum know yet?" I ask him.

"Yep, she wants to give me the talk" he states and I laugh.

"Glad I won't be there" I tell him.

"She'll probably owl one of your guardians" he tells me.

"That would be awkward" I tell him. He laughs.

"I'd love to be a fly on the wall if it's Snape that gives you the talk" he state. I groan and shove him playfully. "Anyway, I have a question for you" he tells me.

"Shot" I tell him.

"Will you Jackie Potter, be my girlfriend?" he asks.

"Only if you'll be my boyfriend" I tell him. He smiles and kisses me sweetly on the lips. "I'd be honoured to be your girlfriend" I tell him. We enjoy the rest of out picnic. Then pack up and head back to the castle. When we got back, we went our separate ways. I meet up with Ginny and Neville in the library. While he went to find his twin and Lee.

A/N

Picture above of the Shrieking Shack.