Chapter 7: Snakes and Lions
I decided today was a great day to take a walk, my mistake. I ran into Harry near the lake, he didn't look too happy.
"Pansy."
"Harry?"
"What do you want?"
"Well, I saw you and thought we could talk, we really haven't talked-" He started to interrupt.
"Of course we haven't."
"Why?" What is his problem?
"We can't be friends, okay?" He looked irritated, and somewhat unconvincing.
"Why, Harry, why can't we be friends?"
"We can't- it's just- it will never work out"
I began to feel tears filling my eyes.
"Harry, you need me right now, you need a friend. I mean, look at yourself, your stressed, you're worried. Have you even figured out the second task?"
"N- that's not the point. The point is: we just can't be friends."
"Why?" I yelled, tears now pouring down my cheeks. "I see that your failing hideously, you can't even give me a reason, other than: because. So, Harry: what is wrong with us being friends? Why is it such a problem? Am I really that much of a burden? There's something you're not telling me. You should really tell me Harry. Don't hold back."
"Hermione said… she said…" He stuttered.
"What did she say?"
"That… this is all fake and it's your plan to get after me, and I don't know…"
"What? What else did she say?" My tears at this point becoming ones of anger.
"That… you know who put my name in the goblet."
"Well, Harry, congratulations, you really did it. You solved my evil scheme, or no wait: Hermione did. I am so glad we have so much trust in this relationship, I really am. If you don't mind though, I'm pretty busy, and I have things to do. So, I'll just be on my way. I'm so glad we had this chat it really cleared things up." I said, sarcasm just pouring out of my mouth.
"Pansy," He began
"No, no. I understand now, Snakes and Lions aren't meant to be friends. Good luck in the tournament." I left quickly, before he could get another word in.
I guess that explains the silence. I may not have him as a friend but Parvati?
For the next few days, I would see him in the hallway, and he would try to pull me aside, but to his dismay, with no avail.
He caught me one day however, and I was forced to talk to him.
He pulled me into an abandoned classroom.
"You've been avoiding me, your quite impossible you know." He said.
"When a Slytherin has its mind set, there's no turning back." I countered
"So what's your mind set?"
"Make Harry Potter regret being so thick."
"Well- it's working then. Look Pansy, I'm sorry. I've just been so worried about everything, and the second task. I still have no idea who put my name in, and its scaring me. I'm sorry I doubted you."
"Hmmm, should I accept his apology?" I thought aloud.
"What's stopping you?"
"Every time I let down my guard, I get hurt in the end. I guess that makes me a perfect Slytherin, I should just be left alone, and not care about anyone. When I do care about someone, it always backfires." Then I added: "I guess I have no real friends. If no one can trust me, then I guess I should trust no one in return. I'm sick of the stereotype."
I was positively fuming. I should really stop before I say anything I shouldn't say.
"Pansy I-" He began, but I cut him off.
"No! This is outrageous! Four friends built this school together! That means everyone should be friends, not enemies. A bit of fun inner-house competition, but this hatred? What is the problem with people? The teachers even reinforce it!" Tears started falling down my face. "I just wish everyone could get along. No purebloods. No hatred. No bulling! NO-"
"Pansy!"
I looked up at him and broke down.
"Oh Pansy," He pulled me in for a hug. "Let's just be friends okay?"
I nodded and sniffled.
"Pan, I just cannot believe it: the Yule Ball!" Daphne stood next to me, wearing a dark emerald gown, trimmed in white lace.
I looked into the mirror, a bit jealously; Daphne was definitely exquisite in her looks. I noticed Daphne was more grown into her figure, while I was still immature. I smiled none-the-less, I won't let petty things like this get in the way of having fun tonight.
"Yes, it will be fun."
"Fun? Are you kidding me? It will be amazing!" Cried Milicent, "I just can't believe it: Goyle and I." Ugh… gross.
"Congrats, by the way Mil" Chimed in Tracey.
"Yeah, what made you have a change of heart?" I laughed internally.
"Well, he's not as foul and disgusting as you'd think, kind of sweet actually." She giggled.
"What happened to Rogers?" Tracey asked. I shook my head.
Too late. "He asked someone else." She sniffled.
"Oh, well… sorry." Then she turned to Daphne "I am so excited!"
"You look great too!" Daphne added, then turned to me: "So definitely the green one?"
"Always green for a Greengrass." We laughed.
"So… the violet or the turquoise?" Asked Tracey.
We all turned to her. "Definitely the turquoise." I said; they all nodded in agreement.
"Were all going to look amazing, the rest of the school won't know what hit them!" Excaimed Millicent. She had picked out a dark blue dress, which didn't look too bad on her.
Daphne winked at me.
"I like the pink on Pan." She said.
"You think? I don't know, dresses don't really suit me…"
"Are you kidding?" Exclaimed Tracey, "You look great!"
"I guess."
"Oh, don't be like that Pan, you really do, go ahead- look."
I looked into the mirror, I did look pretty, I'm just not used to it.
"See, and with accessories and hair and makeup, you'll steal the show."
Well, no turning back now.
Finally! An update! I'm so proud of myself! I'm hoping to get another one in this week, but I have ACT's. Not fun.
Well? What do you think? Also what do you think of the revisions, if you noticed; I revised every chapter, and changed things up a bit. Questions? Comments? Concerns? = Reviews. XD
Yep, so I revised this chapter because I didn't like that Harry found out about Pansy's sorting hat situation yet, so you can look for that in upcoming chapters :D
