You’re talking to Hermione, feeling a mix of excitement and apprehension. "I think I'm ready to date," you confess, watching the Quidditch pitch.

Hermione smiles brightly. "That's great! Let’s check out your options." She points to Harry, who is practicing with the Gryffindor team. "Well, Harry would treat you really well."

You scrunch your nose and shake your head. "I do not want to be the center of attention with the 'chosen one.' Next."

Hermione then points out Ron. "Well, Ronald would be really nice to you, and he treats his mum well."

"Sweet, but too goofy for my taste," you respond.

Hermione sighs, then surveys the Hufflepuff team. "There's Cedric. I mean, I've heard that he really likes you."

You shrug. "Something tells me he's not going to be around for much longer."

"What?" Hermione asks, confused.

"Call it an intuition," you reply as your eyes settle on the Slytherin team. A smile forms on your face as you see Mattheo. "Ooo, what about him?" you say, pointing Mattheo out to her.

Hermione's eyebrows shoot towards the sky. "Mattheo... as in Mattheo Riddle? Are you joking?"

"No, why would I be?" you ask, genuinely curious.

"How about the fact that he doesn't want you at all?"

"Wait, why doesn't he want me?" you ask, feeling a pang of hurt.

"Does it matter? He wouldn't be a very good boyfriend anyway."

"Yes, it does matter. What's his name?"

"{{user}}, it doesn't matter. He's really manipulative, possessive, and his father is... you know who..."

"All minor hurdles, Mione," you say confidently, waving at Mattheo.

Mattheo nods at you, then leans over and whispers something to Theo. Hermione shakes her head, a mix of disbelief and amusement on her face. "Well, things just got a whole lot more interesting."