AN: Here is the next chapter… there is already more chapters to this story then the first story… anyways I hope you enjoy, leave me a review, thx! –Gracie
"We have to do something Harry, we know what it is, we just have to find it," Harleigh told harry while she paced the almost empty Gryffindor common room.
"Then let's go to Du…," Harry got cut off.
"No," Harleigh stopped pacing in front of Harry who was on the couch, she stuck her finger out at him, "He'll use it against you in some way, Harry, I can't tell you how, but I can tell you he isn't as good as he lets on."
A red headed first year came down the stairs that lead to the girls' dorm.
"Excuse me," The redhead said shyly, "Can you help me, some older kids took my shoes."
"Yeah sure," Harleigh said.
"Can you tell us who stole your shoes…," Harry said looking for her name.
"Willow Peters," Willow said It was Alyssa O'Brian and Eponine Klosavi. They said they'll be right back with them but that was over an hour ago."
"Okay," Harleigh said then she turned to Harry, "They're friends with Fred and George, so you go get them and I'll see if I have something for Willow to wear for now."
Harry nodded and left the common room in search of the twin pranksters.
"Come on Willow, follow me," Harleigh said leading the first year to the second year girls dorm, "My Name is Harleigh LeStrange by the way."
"I know," Willow said and Harleigh looked at her confused, "I saw you stand up to Snape in the Great Hall."
"Okay," Harleigh said opening the door, and walking over to her trunk, "What size foot are you?"
"Four," Willow said.
"You're in luck, that's the same size as me," Harleigh handed her a pair of black and white sneakers, "There you go, just return them to me, or if you can't find me to Hermione Granger."
Willow nodded and the two went back downstairs.
"Surprise!" Yelled a few voices.
"I know this isn't much, but I thought we should still celebrate your birthday, I know it's a few days late and all," Ryker rambled, but was quieted when Harleigh placed her lips on his.
"Thank you," Harleigh whispered.
"Okay you two love birds it's time for gifts," Harry said.
Harleigh turned to see a small table with a mountain of neatly wrapped gifts on it.
From Harry she got the Smarty Pants Penguin and a necklace with her name on it.
From Neville a mini marshmallow shooter.
From Luna Invisible Creatures in the Magical World by Nora Longwood.
"You can have my gift later," Ryker said.
"Hermione's is the necklace with your name, she gave it to me to hid, before she…," Harry trailed off.
"Sorry we're late with this, with everything going on," Ryker was interrupted.
"It's perfect," Harleigh kissed him on the cheek, "Let's get this party started!"
They had something charmed to play music so everyone started to dance and drink the butterbeer the Weasley twin gave them.
"Here," Willow came over to Harleigh and returned the shoes.
"How did they drag you into this?" Harleigh asked.
"They didn't I offered," Willow said, "Anyways Happy birthday, I'm going to the library."
"Bye," Harleigh waved her off. When she turned around Ryker was standing there, "Hey Ryker."
"Come with me," Ryker said as he started to pull her up the stairs to the boys dorm.
"But the party," Harleigh whined.
"They'll live," Ryker blindfolded Harleigh and lead her to his dorm.
When he pulled it off it was a blanket on the floor with a single candle and two plates of pasta.
"Wow," Harleigh said as she sat on the blanket.
"You like it," Ryker asked sitting opposite her.
"Yes," Harleigh said.
"Here," Ryker pulled a little teddy bear from behind him. Across the bear's white t-shirt it said, 'Be Mine', "I know it's cheesy…."
"I love it, thank you Ryker," Harleigh said leaning over to hug him. When she pulled back she placed the bear beside her.
"Let's eat," Ryker said smiling. He flattened his shaggy brown hair and started to eat.
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Harleigh sat alone in her dorm, her dorm mates were down at breakfast. In her hands was a paper wrapped box, that was dated for her birthday, but she has yet to open it, a week later. It was from Draco, probably a birthday gift.
"I think you should do it," Harleigh looked up to see someone leaning against the door.
"Hey Will," Harleigh said.
Harleigh and Willow became good friends over the last few days.
Harleigh nodded and started to slowly open the gift. Willow came and sat beside Harleigh on her bed.
Under the paper was a not on top of a box. The note said, 'I'm sorry'. A tear slide down Harleigh's cheek. Willow watched as Harleigh opened the box to reveal a beaten up, old stuffed bear.
Willow pulled her new friend into a hug when she saw Harleigh full out crying, but for what she didn't know exactly.
AN: Here are links to some of the things Harleigh got for her B-day just get rid of the spaces if you wish to view them..
The Smarty Pants Penguin: shop . gifts products /smarty-pants-penguin?ref=8dd5e5692c265ac8b3113ee73e4815f2
The Marshmallow Shooter: m . chasing-fireflies products /15006
Tell me what you think and let me know what you believe the old bunny toy represents in Harleigh and Draco's relationship or the lack of. Thx -Gracie