Learning about the Cons of Pride
House: Slytherin
Category: themed
Prompt: Hogwarts infirmary.
Words: 599
Harry stared out the window of the Hogwarts infirmary. On reflection, flying in a thunderstorm was a stupid idea, and he should have listened to Parvati who was trying to tell him it was a bad idea. But Harry had been too proud to listen, and now Parvati at least was going to be extremely disappointed that they couldn't go out for their date at the next Hogsmeade outing (which was tomorrow ). They had been it planning for months. Harry was disappointed too; he had been really looking forward to it because their last date had been fantastic, and Parvati had looked so happy. And Harry knew from experience that a happy Parvati was a nice one.
The door to the infirmary opened, and Parvati came charging in. As she came over, Harry knew he was in for an earful! "You bloody idiot! Do you have any idea how stupid that stunt was?"
"Err, very?" supplied Harry nervously.
Parvati shouted, "You can say that again! I have been worried sick you fool! Why didn't you listen to reason when I told you not to go?"
"I'm sorry Parvati, I should have listened to you. I was a proud, arrogant, twit," said Harry bobbing his head in shame.
Parvati glared at her boyfriend, then said, "I forgive you, it's just now I'm disappointed. But don't do it again!"
Harry thought for the moment about a way to cheer Parvati up, (and make up for being in the Infirmary) then an idea came to him! He said, "Hey, Parvati, I know it won't be the same, but how about we meet during the Holidays and go and spend a day in Muggle London?"
"Sounds good, Harry," said Parvati with a smile.
Harry smiled back. Hopefully, with something to look forward to now, Parvati wasn't going to be as disappointed. But, to prevent this from happening again, Harry vowed to always listen to reason and to be less proud. And who knows? If he succeeded, he might end up spending less time in the Hogwarts Infirmary, which would be a plus.
Parvati then said, "You are going to make a resolution for next school year."
"Yes? And what is that?" asked Harry.
Parvati said, "It is: to not go to the Hospital wing at all."
"I can try, Parvati, but no promises," said Harry smiling.
(Next school year)
Harry rushed through the halls of Hogwarts to the infirmary. According to Hermione, Parvati had been taken to the infirmary, but Hermione had no idea why.
When Harry reached Parvati, he said jokingly, "Hey, I'm in the Hospital Wing for someone else! That's a change."
"Quiet you," said Parvati glaring.
Harry asked, "What happened?"
"I was doing a Ritual with Lavender and Fay, but it didn't end well for me," said Parvati.
Harry shook his head, "Dear, dear, Parvati, maybe you should make the resolution to stay out of the infirmary."
"Harry!" said Parvati annoyedly, but she was smiling.
Harry then said, "At least you're here when we didn't have something planned."
"Yes! And at least it wasn't my pride that landed me in here! You know Harry, I've worked out something important: being proud leads to disappointment," said Parvati.
Harry nodded. "So in other words, try not to be proud?"
"Yes! You can be taught!" said Parvati cheerfully.
"Hey!" Harry exclaimed sounding and pretending at least to be upset.
Parvati didn't worry though, from the expression Harry had, she knew he was playing with her. But she hoped this chat they just had would change both their approaches to things for the better.
The idea of Parvati ended up in the Hospital Wing was an idea from another story I read.