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When Gwen arrived back home she was beyond excited. The Hamilton siblings were wealthy, that much is obvious, with all their family members dead, Sebastian and Gwen inherited all of the money.
It is safe to say that the siblings didn't just live in a house, they lived in a mansion.
Although having a big house had its perks, it also has its disadvantages.
First and foremost barely any of the rooms were used since only two lived and for most of the time Gwen was at school. Basically Sebastian was the only one using it.
Gwen stared at the portrait of the family that hung by the front door.
The Hamilton family was moving, Clementine trying her best to gain the attention of little Sebastian while holding Gwen tightly in her arms.
Gwen snapped back to reality when she heard the door close as Sebastian dropped the cages gently to the floor.
"Here we go.. home sweet home. So, how's life in Hogwarts been? Oh how I wish I was still going there. The place is awesome." Sebastian stated with a reminiscing smile while Gwen was unlocking her pets' cages.
"Well you know. Classes are definitely harder and I was scared about the Prefect thing but I got the hang of it. The twins still causing mayhem-" "obviously." The two finished together making them smile involuntarily.
"How's studying going?" He added as he walked towards the living room with Gwen trailing behind him.
"I think it's going good. I'm trying to work on Potions mostly, since it's my weakest suit. And we lost the first Quidditch game after dementors came at the pitch and knocked Harry off his broom."
Sebastian sighed. "How is it that that boy always has trouble following him?" He muttered under his breath.
Then he turned to his sister. "I knew that the dementors were a terrible idea as soon as I got word that they're going to Hogwarts. They're not bothering you, are they?"
Gwen bit her lower lip and then shook her head. "No, not at all." Sebastian stopped and stared into his sister's eyes, he only stopped when he saw that she didn't break his stare.
Sebastian cleared his throat as soon as the two entered the extravagant dining area, with more old family pictures on the wall.
"How are things going with your friends?" He asked. "The usual. Twins and Lee, getting into trouble, Angelina and Alicia are still attached to the hip. Oliver still is crazy, no doubt there.. I also try to keep an eye out for Ron, Harry, Hermione and Ginny, in case they need something."
"Sooooo... any boys?" Sebastian asked as he stared at Gwen with all seriousness. Gwen felt him staring at her and tried not to look at him.
"Well it is a boy and girl boarding school so there are many males present," Gwen said and Sebastian raised an eyebrow. "You know exactly what I'm asking. I'm just curious. Is there any guy that you have taking a liking to?"
Gwen remained silent which made Sebastian sigh. "Oh come on! You hesitating means that there actually is one. You can tell me! I know that you may feel uncomfortable because I'm your brother but it's not like I'm going to tell you not to go out with him or whatnot... Unless he's shady or evil because if that's the case I forbid you to see him."
Gwen smiled and then came out with an idea. "Actually, you're right, there is one. His name is.. umm.. Aaron Wall...is. Yeah Aaron Wallis but many people call him The Mad." Sebastian stopped in his tracks and looked at Gwen.
"The Mad?" Gwen nodded her head. "Don't know why, he actually is very nice to me. The two of us quickly bonded after he showed me his tattoo..."
Sebastian screamed a bit and then grabbed Gwen's shoulders in order to force her into looking in his eyes.
"Have you lost it? The guy has a tattoo? I have taught you better than this. My God. Bloody Merlin must be rolling in his grave with the mess you've gotten yourself into. Why? Tell me, WHY??"
Gwen laughed and then shook her brother's hands off of her shoulders. "I'm just messing around with you. I'm not dating someone nicknamed The Mad."
"Aha! So you ARE dating someone? Who is it? Tell me!" Sebastian asked as he hopped in his place.
Gwen sighed. "And you're supposed to be the mature one? I don't think that is accurate. Anyhow, do you know a certain Amos Diggory from the Ministry?" Gwen asked as she fiddled with her fingers.
Sebastian nodded his head. "Heard of him. He's part of the Control of Magical Creatures division or something like that. Wait, does that mean you're dating his son? Carmel? Chris? Cody?"
"More like none of the above. His name is Cedric." Sebastian couldn't help but smirk at his sister's sudden bashfulness. "Cedric, alright. Tell me about him."
Gwen glanced up. "What do you mean?" Sebastian scoffed. "You know.. what is he like, what he looks like, what is he good at, how you two got together and if you have done anything inappropriate which would lead me into beating him to half-death."
Gwen rubbed the bridge of her nose. "Please don't do that. Well, he's a Hufflepuff. Very sweet and very kind and also very handsome. And when I say that, it's like.. hot damn. He's good in classes, and loves Quidditch. He's also a prefect which is how we got closer in the first place. And to answer your most burning question, no we didn't do anything inappropriate. Cedric great really, just one big flaw. Like very BIG. He supports Puddlemere United. Have you ever heard of anything more wrong and evil?"
Sebastian let out one very, very, very dramatic gasp and then bolted out of his chair.
"Nope, no, no can do, no way in hell. I cannot let my sister date anyone so mentally unstable. When you go to school send him to Madam Pomfrey for immediate help. There is something seriously wrong with him." Gwen laughed and shook her head.
"No really he's great. Buttttt.... speaking of dating... did Eliza actually go on that date with you?"
Sebastian's face turned brighter than the sun and redder than a Weasley's hair. "I actually did. I.. um.. took her on five dates total." Gwen nodded.
"Interesting.. when was the last one?" Sebastian turned impossibly redder. "Last Friday. We... we... went to dinner and then went to.. breakfast." Gwen raised her eyebrow in amusement and then leaned closer to her brother.
"Huh? Breakfast? How did that happen? I don't get it.."
"You see because after dinner.. we came here. And, and, we started talking.. we.. I- We didn't notice how long the two of us stayed up all night.. as we.. talked?" Gwen laughed.
"No, stop it. I get it and I don't want to know anything else, that's just disgusting. I was only messing around with you."
Sebastian let out a long groan and then quickly grabbed an apple from the fruit bowl and chugged it at Gwen. Gwen easily dodged it.
"I can't believe you! I hope that you fall into a ditch!" Sebastian said with crossed arms.
"Come on.. I was only picking on you. I haven't done it in a while and I was deprived of it." Gwen stated.
Sebastian, this time grabbed a pear and threw it at Gwen who once again, dodged the attack. "Hey! Stop it!" Gwen grabbed the apple that was aimed for her and threw it back at her brother.
Sebastian dodged the apple but not in a discrete and easy way as he lacked Gwen's Quidditch skills.
In order to avoid the hit, Sebastian had to move out of the way which caused him to tumble out of his chair. Gwen then started laughing harder than before, so much that she thought that she wouldn't be able to breath again.
Sebastian glared daggers at his sister, he scooted his way under the table and grabbed her ankle in order for him to pull her down with him.
Gwen yelped when she bumped straight onto the floor which made it Sebastian's turn to laugh out loud.
"Well, now that's just plain rude," Gwen stated as she rubbed her leg furiously. Sebastian finally calmed down and cracked a grin towards his sister.
"How about the two of us get out from under the table and you go and unpack your bags," Sebastian stated.
Gwen nodded her head as she tried to glare at him but failed miserably. "Yeah I think that's what I'm going to do. I think I'll go get ready for bed while I'm at it. It was a very long ride on the Hogwarts Express."
The two Hamiltons finally got up from the floor and Gwen made her way upstairs towards her room. "Wait a second. Gwenny." Gwen stopped at the sound of her brother's voice and retrieved a few steps below to hear what he has to say. "Yes brother?"
Sebastian straightened the jacket he was wearing and then cleared his throat. "Eliza will be coming for dinner next Saturday. I just wanted to give you a heads up." Gwen nodded her head. "Okay. I'll be extra careful to not... embarrass you... Goodnight!!"
Sebastian gasped. "Wait, was that a threat? Don't you dare do anything! Or.. or.. I'll mail you to Portland!" Sebastian shrieked as he hung tightly to the stair railing.
Gwen looked back at him and winked. "No, of course not." Gwen ran up the final stairs and tumbled the last few, making her bump her chin against the floor. "HA!! Serves you right! NA NA NA!"
Gwen scowled as she got up. "Oh go hug a cactus!!" She continued to walk towards her room. "That's nothing. I hugged you and you're pricklier than a damn cactus."
"Shut up, you numpty!" Gwen slammed the door behind her and then immediately, she started laughing. She jumped on her bed and gave out an exasperated sigh. It's good to be home.
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