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[drewkirke]

With everything going on, Drew had severely neglected his studies. It wasn't until earlier that morning in class that he realized how far behind he actually was. Two of his professors had announced the quick approaching deadlines for their papers. Drew had felt so confident with an entire month to research and write. But, apparently, three weeks

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[mandy_dear]

Mandy was a busy bee these past few days. She had so much homework to work on and she hadn't even started working on her Ancient Runes essay. They were talking about many of the historical runes around Scotland and she was excited to find out what really was the story behind Stonehenge. After all who else could have done it but wizards?

She was walking down the aisles of the library pulling off books that were of interest until she couldn't hold anymore. She was such a nerd. She decided this would have to do and find a table to sit at and buckle down. She happened to see a familiar looking boy sitting at a big table and smiled, well this could be fun. She walked over and plopped her books down across from him, "Well hello there handsome."

[drewkirke]

Drew almost didn't register her presence. He was so focused and tired at this time. But after a moment he looked up and smiled.

"Finally, somebody to keep me company," he said, relieved. This isolation, even after just a few hours, was like torture.

[mandy_dear]

She laughed, "That bad huh?" She sat down and started organizing her books in order of importance and how quickly she could go through them. She then pulled out some parchment and a quill before turning back to her boyfriend. Boyfriend, that still sounded totally weird to her, especially after Terry brought up how crazy it was that it wasn't a Slytherin or Ravenclaw. It still blew her mind. She wasn't ever the boyfriend type, but she was willing to make it work with Drew, she was certain of that.

She smiled at him, "What are you working on?"

[drewkirke]

Drew watched in awe as Mandy organized her things. He was almost ashamed of his disheveled work station and started to straighten up just a bit.

"Transfigs," he said, reaching for another book. It was even bigger than the one he had just went through.

[mandy_dear]

Mandy didn't even notice him tidying up, to each their own she said. But when you were in the library as much as this girl was, you needed a system and you needed it to be perfect, and well this girl was perfect if she did say so herself.

"Oh I love that class! It's definately one of my favourites. I'm about to work on Ancient Runes. Do you take that class?" Normally she wouldn't of had to ask but she wasn't in the same year as him, so she didn't know.

[drewkirke]

"I am. It's pretty wicked," he said, looking up to finally meet her gaze. Drew couldn't help but smile to himself. She was so cute in her element like this.

"I really like Transfiguration too but I'm just so behind right now...I let myself get too distracted the last month or so."

[mandy_dear]

"I find it so fascinating. I'm thinking of being a curse breaker after Hogwarts. It would be so interesting to get to travel and stuff." It really was, girl dreamt big and wanted big things.

When he said he had been distracted she immediately felt guilty, "Why didn't you tell me? Now I feel horrid for keeping you from your studies. If you would have just said something I would have understood. I'm so sorry."

[drewkirke]

"Mandy that is so cool," Drew said, extremely impressed. "I actually want to do something similar. I want to be a magical architect. When my mom brought me to the ministry when I was little, I thought it was the most wicked place ever."

All Drew had ever wanted to do as a kid was built. He wanted to create something that people could use. It only made his dream bigger when he was accepted into Hogwarts.

"And you didn't do anything. I get distracted all the time. If anything, you remind me to stay focused," he teased.

[mandy_dear]

"Architect? That's pretty awesome. You don't hear a lot of people wanting to go into that." Mandy smiled at him,she was glad that he had goals too even if he does get distracted.

When he mentioned the ministry she sighed. She was never able to go to work with her dad.bit always made her sad to think about but she figured she would have to get over it with the new guy in her moms life.

"Are you sure Drew? I told you I can always help you. O have no problems with study dates," she said with a wink.

[drewkirke]

"Yeah, well, it's what my dad does..." he said, trailing off a bit bitterly.

Drew always stopped himself when he found himself talking about his dad. He just felt bitter afterwards.

"That's what we'll do then," Drew told her, his voice lighter now. "At least one study date a week, ok? It'll keep me on track."

[mandy_dear]

Mandy looked at him and sighed. Neither of them ever talked about their dads. She got up from her spot and sat down next to him. She grabbed his hand and kissed his shoulder, "I'm here for you if you need to talk."

Mandy smiled at the idea. "I like it. That way we can be sure to see each other"

[drewkirke]

Drew squeezed her hand, feeling instantly comforted. It was so easy with Mandy - the way he always imagined it would be when he had a girlfriend. Most girls could be so confusing but Mandy was so straightforward.

"It just sucks. My entire life I grew up wanting to be like him...and now I get so angry whenever I think of him."

[mandy_dear]

"Then show him what he's missing out on. Show him that he should be proud of you. Show him out great you turned out."

Well guess she needed to share, "my dad died when I was seven. I don't even know what happened. He was an Unspeakable at the ministry. I still get super upset because I have no closure."

[drewkirke]

Drew frowned. The two were so similar and different at the same time. His heart went out to Mandy.

"I can't even imagine," he said, in a low voice. Leaning forward, he kissed her temple. "One of these days I'm going to go see him again. And maybe one of these days, you'll find out the truth. Never stop asking questions."

[mandy_dear]

When he kissed her temple she felt herself smile. He made her feel better. "I can come with you. I know I'm not super brave like you, but I wanna be there for you. Only if you want me to."

She was surprised at how much she cared for Andrew already.

[drewkirke]

"I really don't want to go alone," he said in response. Mandy had turned into such a support for him - with Terry, school, and now his dad. As simple as their relationship was - he loved how they could talk about such complicated things.

"I doubt my sister will ever want to see him again. She was so young when he left."