Hermione's Point of View:

Hermione spent the rest of the day breezing through classes, trying to come up with a plan with no luck. By the time her second free block came she was happy to join her friends by the lake. They had set up a large picnic blanket. It was a beautiful day to be outside. They had a small chat as they ate the various snacks Luna and Ginny had packed into the picnic basket. Luna suggested they play the cloud game. They lay on their backs in an oddly shaped circle, with their heads in the center. They took turns pointing at various clouds and naming what they saw. After a few rounds they lay in a comfortable silence. They took a moment to savour the peaceful moment together. Luna broke the silence first. She was always so blunt.

"It is a sad thought. Us going our seperate ways after the year ends, I mean. I rather like laying her looking at the clouds with you guys," she mused.

"I wish it did not have to end," Ron piped.

"I love it too, but this will not be the end of our friendships. We will still be a part of each others lives. We will have weddings, children, holidays, and jobs that interact. It will not be the end, just a new chapter." Ginny smiled at Hermione and Harry. She took her hands and held Hermione and Harry's. Harry held Luna's, who held Neville's, who held Ron's. Hermione reached down and gently squeezed Ron's hand. No matter what they still would be friends. They all were friends forever. They lay in a circle staring up at the clouds holding hands. No words were needed. They already knew everything that could possibly be said.

Draco's Point Of View:

Draco was a mess on the inside. He knew he should not have ran away from Hermione. If he had stayed he might have said things that he would not be able to take back. He frankly was scared. He decided to give Blaise and Pansy a tour of his dorm during their free block. He showed them everything accept Hermione's bedroom and bathroom. Blaise had to practically pry Pansy off of Draco's bed. They settled on a couch after the tour. Blaise could sense Draco was tense. He leaned over the couch and started to give him a message.

"Thanks Blaise. That feels good," Draco said in response to his touch. Pansy had her head resting in Draco's lap. She was fiddling with his belt. Draco stroked her hair. It normally calmed them both, but it was not helping much that day. Blaise leaned down to whisper in Draco's ear.

"I can help you loosen up," he said gently before he planted a few kisses below his ear. Draco was not feeling it. He knew that Blaise was aware of him not being gay for him. Blaise felt Draco tense under his lips. He moved to nibbling on his ear.

"No fair. Why does Blaise get to play with you, but not me?" Pansy asked with a pouting face. She lifted his shirt and planted kisses along his pants lines. Draco should have been in his bliss with these two friends showing such affection, but it felt wrong. Blaise stopped and looked at Draco, who had turned to look at him. With a nod Blaise understood. He walked around the couch and whispered something into Pansy's ear. Her face lit up. She stood and walked to Draco's bathroom. Blaise sat down next to Draco.

"So... spill, why are you so tense?" Blaise asked. He placed his hand on Draco's knee and rubbed gently. Draco closed his eyes for a second. He took a breath before responding.

"I kissed her again. Then I ran off. You should have seen the look on her face. I keep fucking this up. She probably thinks I'm trying to screw with her head," Draco finished. Blaise looked at him. Draco seemed confused. Blaise brought him into a tight embrace.

"It will work out. You just have to talk with her," Blaise tried to comfort. Draco could not respond, because at that moment Pansy sashayed in. She was only wearing one of Draco's ties and one of his bath robes.

"Don't worry Drac-ee-poo. I'll cheer you up," she said before starting to dance in front of the two men. Draco burst out laughing and Blaise joined in. She looked so ridiculous, but also very confident. That was one of the things Draco liked about her. Blaise left the room and changed into the same outfit. He joined Pansy on the coffee table. Draco cast a few lock charms before he joined his friends, dancing. His friends were great at distracting him. Blaise looked almost as crazy as Pansy. Draco burst into laughter as he watched his friends bump hips.

"Why don't you wear the same apparel as us?" Pansy asked with a wink. Draco shook his head no, Pansy might pounce on him if he did. She had done it once, she would do it again.

"Don't be shy," Blaise said before apperating a matching green robe for Draco. Draco had no excuse then. They still had 35 minutes left of their free block. Draco stripped off his clothes, accept the tie and robe and joined them. It was not anything they had not seen before. They danced and laughed away any worries from their minds.