A/N: Just so you guys are aware I am going to start writing in a different person. I started subconsciously doing it last chapter and had to go back to change it. If it bugs any of you then I will go back through my chapters and change them all. Hope you are enjoying it none the less :)


She missed Transfigurations and in Charms she avoided Lily's eyes that were on her like daggers all through class. She tried to escape before Lily got to her, but failed.

"Mary!" Lily says while grabbing her arm, "What happened?"

"Nothing Lils. Nothing happened." Mary replies trying to get out of Lily's grip.

"Then why were you not in class earlier and avoiding me all through Charms?"

"Fine! I was with Black."

"Doing what?"

"Why do you care? You didn't care while I was dating Peter. Yet you do if I mention Black's name. My life isn't any of your business is it Lily! I don't pry into your relationship with Potter do I?"

A little taken a back Lily lets go of her and back up. "Fine. You clearly don't want help so I will leave you alone."

"Lily wait!" But she was gone. Sighing Mary walks outside to the Green Houses. Though she sees a face she didn't expect to see. Luke Harper. The Gryffindor that she had met at breakfast. He had his back to her and was tending the Tentcula. She coughs awkwardly, "Uhm… Hi Luke"

He turns around, holding a small potted tentacula, and smiles as he sees her, "Why hello Mary," His expression changes as he looks her over. Setting down the plant he walks over to her, "What's troubling you?"

"Nothing." Mary mutters walking past him toward the Self-Fertilizating shrub.

"Now, now Mary. Don't do this to me. I know I may not know you that well or at all for that matter, but I can tell something is wrong."

Unable to keep the tears in anymore she sits against the wall of the Green House. "I screwed up big time. I probably lost my best friend and ruined my chance at dating my dream guy."

"Why do you say that?" He asks sitting next to her.

"Well the guy I like –"

"Sirius?"

"Uh… yea him. Well we almost went all the way earlier but I couldn't go through it for some reason. Then just now Lily stopped me after class and got protective over me and I told her off and to get out of my life…"

Luke wraps his arms around her and kisses her head- trying to comfort her, "I am sure everything will turn out okay in the end love."

"I hope so."

"I know so. Everything happens for a reason."

"You think so?"

He nods. She smiles at him before resting her head on his shoulder. Being in his arms giving her a little comfort. It is a different feeling compared to Sirius. It feels more natural. She is brought back to reality when Luke stops her hands from playing with his dirt warn ones.

"We should go up to the Great Hall. Dinner will be starting soon I expect."

"Okay." She accepts his hand and he helps her up. They then walked back to the castle together.