I forgot to say this before: I don't own anything. Everything in the Harry Potter world belongs to the queen JK Rowling. My heart included. Hope you like this chapter
Ron saw Charlie in the garden dealing with gnomes, but didn't stop to talk to him.
He just kept walking. He wanted to be alone. It was easier than dealing with things.
After walking for 20 minutes, he decided to stop. He laid down on the ground, watching the sky. Everything was so confusing. He liked Hermione. He did. Right? So why did he feel the need to run away from her?
His thoughts were interrupted when he heard someone coming.
"Ron. Is that you?"
He stood up to take a look at the person who had just arrived. It was Katie Bell.
"Katie. How-how are you?"
"I'm ok. How are you handling things? I was going to send you an owl but… Well, your brother was an amazing person, he was a great friend and…". She was talking really fast now and tears started to fall from her eyes. "I'm sorry, Ron".
They sat on the ground and Katie started to dry her tears.
"How's Harry?"
"He's ok. We're going to train to become Aurors".
"And Hermione?"
Ron's face turned red.
"She is going back to Hogwarts".
"Oh. That must be hard for you".
"Why?".
"You're not together?".
"We…we are friends".
"Oh. I'm sorry. I thought you were together. I…". Ron was now looking down and it became clear to Katie that that wasn't an enjoyable subject of conversation for Ron. "Never mind. I have the feeling you don't want to talk about it".
Ron felt relieved. She was the first person who was not making him talk about it. Harry was always pushing him to talk to Hermione. And Ginny. Everytime she had the chance she would remind him that he hadn't talked to Hermione yet. And Hermione… She didn't say anything but she was always giving him those looks. He knew she wanted to talk about the kiss, she didn't want to wait any longer. But he didn't want to. He just wished people would leave him alone, let him do things when he felt ready to do them.
"I don't. Thank you". He smiled and Katie smiled back.
"So you want to become an Auror. I received a letter from the ministry today. They are willing to train everybody who fought in the war. Maybe I'll go too".
"You should. Maybe they'll let us catch some Death Eaters after a few months of training". He smiled but it was not an happy smile. He hated Death Eaters. They killed his brother and so many other people he loved.
"Yeah. Maybe they will". Katie saw the dark look on Ron's face. "Do you want to play some Quidditch? I know a place where muggles can't see us".
"Quidditch? But there's only two of us".
"It doesn't matter. You'll be a keeper and I'll try to score".
"Ok, then". Ron stood up excited.
They started to walk, with Katie leading the way. After 30 minutes "they arrived at a place hidden in the middle of the trees. Ron was surprised to see three old hooped goal posts and some old brooms.
"What is this place?"
"I used to come here all the time to play with friends. It's well hidden and bewitched in case some muggle comes too close. Shall we play?"
"Yeah".
Ron picked up a broom and positioned himself in the front of the posts.
They played for almost an hour. Katie was really good and Ron had to do his best not to let any quaffles in. He didn't always succeed but he wasn't worried. He was having fun for the first time in three months.
"I have a snitch. Let's find out who catches it first". Katie didn't wait for Ron's answer and she took a package out of her pocket. Inside was a brand new golden snitch. She set it free and they immediately flew behind it.
Ron felt free, flying in that broom, trying to catch the snitch. In that moment he didn't have to think about anything. He just had to fly and try to catch the snitch. It was simple.
Katie was a better flier and she grabed the snitch before Ron.
"Here, take it". She handled the snitch to Ron.
"I can't. It's yours".
"It's ok. It's a gift".
"Thank you". Ron smiled and realized he was starving. He still hadn't eat. "I should go now".
"Yeah, I should go too".
They left the brooms in the same place they found them. Ron was about to disapparate but Katie called him.
"Ron?".
"Yeah".
"Same time tomorrow?".
Ron smiled and nodded. "Absolutely".
A few seconds later he was back at the Burrow and went running to the kitchen. He needed some food.
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