We never get time.... [Cassidy & Erik]

[Desiree']

Erik nodded his head in understandment. "Well I don't want you to think that I'm trying to replace Carlisle, or you try to replace Cassidy, but it looks like we kind of migrated to each other in our times of need."

He started thinking how it was funny when he was no longer talking to Cassidy and Kara wasn't talking to Carlisle anymore they started talking to one another and spending so much time together.

[Katie]

Kara nodded. "Same here. I know you're not trying to replace Carlisle and you know that I'm not trying to replace Cassidy. Fate works in funny ways Erik, what would you be doing if I hadn't been walking to the Black Lake to my spot? Yes I have a spot there and it's rare that you will see me there." She replied.

"You can never have too many friends you know. Friends are like your family here. I can be like your 'older sister'. or something. Maybe you and Ethan could become friends too. Ethan's a good guy. Laid-back, but a really nice guy. He's a bit of a loner too...no offense, but I think we all are. Or at least can be here." She replied.

[Desiree']

"Yes friends are like family here, and since we are gone for most of the year that's important. I agree with you that you can't have to many friends, and yeah, I should get to know him more too." Erik replied.

He liked that Kara seemed to be on the same page as him. That's what he needed in a friend.

"Older sister! Psh, you are only a month older than me, I don't think that counts, I have to say I'm much taller than nyou too, does that count as me being your bigger brother?"

[Katie]

Kara laughed. "Could we pass as twins or something? And who cares? I'm still older than you." she asked laughing and then glancing over at him. He was indeed taller than her, then again alot of people were.

"If you really want to be like my brother, then you are more than welcome. I would like to have a brother figure around here. Okay your first assignment as my brother, go kick some sense into Carlisle will ya?" She asked with a laugh.

"Yeah Ethan doesn't have a lot of guy friends. We spend a lot of time together which I love. He was trying to be friends with Carlisle, but when that whole thing escalated that didn't work out. He needs a male friend to do 'manly things' I guess. I don't know like watch sports or something. Sorry the only guy thing I see guys do is watch sports and complain about women." She replied with a hearty laugh.

[Desiree']

Erik looked at Kara skeptically. "Twins? I don't think we could pull that off, unless we use magic, but that wears off." He said with a chuckle.

"You actually want me to beat some sense into Carlisle? I don't think that would end well...but who knows." Erik replied with a grin on his face.

He burst out laughing, very loudly. "Manly things huh. Well since I have no girl to complain about, and I'm sure Ethan wouldn't complain about you, then that strikes that off the list, and watch sports? Do you mean quidditch? I believe he is on his team, and I'm on mine. What other manly things could we do? Wrestle?"

[Katie]

Kara laughed and nudged his arm with her elbow. "I was only kidding with the twins comment. We'd have to use Polyjuice Potion or something. But yeah I know we couldn't pass as twins." She commented.

She grinned evilly. "Well no just tell Carlisle that he's an idiot. Or anything else you want to know. He's changed so much since he's met Tabitha Erik, it's scary. I've never seen him so hurtful like that before. Please feel free to do whatever you need to do to get him to at least talk to me. Or hell even Ethan. We both want to talk to him. Carlisle would probably listen to Ethan more than me, or maybe you since he doesn't know you that well. I don't think Ethan wants to hurt him anymore." She replied with a laugh.

She raised both of her eyebrows. "I'm sure Ethan has things about me he will complain about. I'm not perfect and neither is he. But yeah he's on the Hufflepuff team. He's a chaser, so when you two play one another, try not to hurt him. By the way, I know you play Gryffindor soon so be prepared to get your butt kicked. And yes I can be competitive." She said with a laugh.

She then laughed again, "No offense, but I do want to see you and Ethan arm-wrestle. I would pay galleons that I don't have to spend to see that. Maybe the searches will help you." She replied with a laugh.

[Desiree']

Erik knew all to well how a girl could change a guy. The same the other way around also. "I'm sure he will come around eventually, just don't get to down about it, I'll be here for you, and of course Ethan will be there for you."

"Arm-wrestle huh. And just where would you come up with 100 gallons?" He asked.

He laughed at her competitive streak. "I can see that, but I have to say, I will not hold back when it comes to Gryffndor, but I might be nice to Ethan when we play Hufflepuff. I'm a bit competitive myself."

[Katie]

Kara nodded her head in agreement to what Erik was saying. He did have a good point. "Thanks Erik. I'm here for you too if you need anything. So is Ethan, he's a good friend too. Look at us, we're volunteering him for things. Oh well he'll get over it." Kara said with a laugh.

"Believe it or not, but I have money saved up in Gringotts. I have a summer job back home that I really enjoy and get paid well enough for. I wouldn't risk 100 galleons on anything though. Maybe 10 if you and Ethan are lucky." She said with a grin.

"I get the competitiveness from my older brother. He is all about sports it's not even funny. He and I bet chores at our house when something's on. I usually lose. And yeah I figured you would show Gryffindor no mercy, but Ethan please do...if you do something on accident, then that'll be okay. It's not like Slytherins would play dirty or anything." She replied with a sarcastic laugh.

[Desiree']

"Hey, not all Slytherins are like that." Erik replied. "I just won't hit Ethan really hard with a bludger, maybe a soft tap, I won't knock him off his broom or anything."

"Gringotts is about the only nice thing my parents have really done for me, they set an account up for me and put money in it for a long time, so I'll be set when I get out of school." Erik said with a shrug.

[Katie]

Kara looked at him with an amused grin on her face. "Okay I know a bit about Quidditch. So how do you tap someone lightly with a bludger?" She asked him laughing.

"You know I am just teasing you right about Slytherins. I am a Gryffindor you know." She replied giving him an innocent grin.

"My mom made me put my money in Gringotts when I first began babysitting and I don't need much. I'm not materialistic or anything so it just sits there collecting dust. I've always wanted to travel. Maybe I'll do that after I leave Hogwarts. Well at least you'll be all ready to go when you leave. Is there anywhere particular you want to live or anything?" She asked him curiously.

[Desiree']

"Well I guess you can't really help how hard you hit a bludger. I'll just not aim to him...maybe." He said with an evil grin on his face.

"Where do you want to travel to? When I leave Hogwarts, I'm still not sure what I really want to do, except get out from my parents thumb. I was thinking moving somewhere far away, maybe Ireland." Erik said with a shrug.

With all the galleons in his account he could do whatever he wanted.

[Katie]

Kara laughed. "Yes you can control how hard you hit a bludger Mr. Phantom. I've seen you in action before. Remember two years ago when you knocked off one of the Gryffindor chasers? (ooc: I totally made that up) And sorry if I sound like a protective girlfriend, it's because I like Ethan in one piece and not several." She replied with a laugh.

She then smiled. "I don't know, just around the world. Some days I want to backpack up everything I have and just make my way around Europe. I've always wanted to go France, Italy and Poland. Greece to see the ruins of Sparta. I'm a huge history buff. I just always imagined myself going by myself exploring and taking pictures. But things have changed." She replied with a soft sigh.

"I've been to Ireland Erik it's beautiful. If you go around St. Patrick's Day, it's very fun and entertaining." She replied with a laugh.

[Desiree']

(ooc: it's cool )

He thought back to the match she was thinking about and grinned. "Oh yeah, I remember what your talking about. Didn't I break his jaw? I did something, but I can't remember."

Backpacking. Gah! "Wow, you are ambitious aren't you? And are you crazy to go alone, but now I can see things are changed, have you talked to Ethan about this?" He thought it was important to talk to their boyfriends/girlfriends about important issues.

"I'm sure that would be the perfect time to go there, a lot of festivals huh. Have you ever been there?"

[Katie]

Kara laughed. "If I remember right, not only did his jaw break, three of his teeth came out and when he landed on the ground, he landed straight on his private area. That's when I knew not to make you mad." She commented with a laugh.

"No I've never told Ethan. To be honest, I don't think he would care, he's pretty easy-going and laid-back. He supports me all the time. But I also don't know if I want to tell him or not. Who knows what the future will be in store for us. And I don't have a problem going alone Erik. I maybe short and small, but I still can kick some arse if I have to. Okay let me ask you something I mean as a guy, do you think it's a good idea for me to go alone? I know there are perverts out there, but I'm use to it. If your girlfriend wanted to do that, would you go with her?" She asked curiously trying to see it from a guy's point of view. She knew Erik would be honest with her too.

"Oh yeah Ireland's fun even when it's not a holiday going on. It's very beautiful, the countryside is. Plus there's this park there in the middle of Dublin, it's like an amusement park. It has a couple small roller coasters, ferris wheel, bumper cars, games all that stuff. It would be perfect for a date or something. Or to take your family or something. I don't know, it's fun." She replied.

(ooc: I have no idea if a place like that does exist or not, I just made it up lol. I'm too lazy to research it lol)

[Desiree']

"Yeah, I'm a very dangerous man, only if I'm angry." Erik said rolling his eyes with a laugh.

He looked at her and stopped laughing. "You don't need to go alone. There are so many things that can happen to you if you are by yourself. Does Ethan have any plans after he leaves Hogwarts, maybe you should tell him what you plan on doing, and he would go with you. I know he cares about you a lot." Erik said placing a hand on her shoulder.

"You know I care about you too, and if something happened to you, that would be terrible."