Spotted: Parkinson giving Weasley the slip in the library. I've seen it all happen before, but I wonder what happened to them when I wasn't looking. Something tells me the truth is just out of focus. But for now, there's an unlikely alliance forming between Potter and Parkinson in the Astronomy tower.

Too bad it might be a little too late to do either of their egos any good.

~xoxo, Gossip Witch

Pansy lifted the bottle of Firewhisky to her lips and took a long swig, letting out a hiss as the amber liquid burned its way down her throat. She shook her head as she stared out the window at the stars. The Astronomy Tower had the best view of the star-covered sky above the castle. As much as Pansy hated to admit it, this was her favorite place to sneak away to when she needed a few moments of peace.

She glanced at the last swig of firewhisky in the bottle and let out a sigh. There was never enough left in the bottle when she really needed it. Pansy leaned forward, resting her elbows on the railing, and took to studying the sky. Maybe if she stared long enough, she'd see a sign telling her the secret to get off of Gossip Witch's radar. Although if anyone ever figured out that secret, they'd be the most wanted witch or wizard in all of Hogwarts.

"Pansy?"

His voice startled her as she glanced back over her shoulder. "Damn it," she groaned, hanging her head as she tucked the empty bottle of firewhisky behind her back as she forced a smile to her face. "Potter. What are you doing here?"

"I needed some fresh air," Harry replied, shrugging his shoulders as he moved closer to her. "Are you okay?"

Pansy glanced at him out of the corner of her eye and nodded her head. "Of course, I'm okay. Just enjoying the view," she mumbled, turning around to look out the window. She bumped the empty bottle of firewhisky against the railing, the chime of the class echoing throughout the tower.

"With a bottle of firewhisky?" Harry teased, reaching for the bottle. Reluctantly, Pansy handed it to him and watched as he gave it a shake. He raised his brow as he lifted the bottle to his lips, downing the last swig. "Please tell me that wasn't full when you brought it up here."

Pansy tossed her head back with a laugh, shaking her head. "I wouldn't say that it was full, but it wasn't entirely empty either. I just wanted to let off some steam."

"You mean after fighting it out with Fred in the library this evening?" Harry teased, bumping his shoulder against hers as he offered a half-smile. "The common room couldn't shut up about it. In fact, it seems who you are sleeping with is more popular than Hermione and Draco's sordid affair or the latest person trapped in Daphne's web."

Pansy laughed, looking Harry up and down out of the corner of her eye. "So, who's side are you on in this rift between Fred and me?"

Harry turned, leaning up against the rail as he reached out and wrapped his arm around Pansy's waist, pulling her against him. He pressed his lips to hers, catching her by surprise as he kissed her softly.

After a few moments, Pansy pulled away and looked at him for a few moments. "What are you doing?"

"Kissing you," Harry replied with a smirk, leaning in to kiss her once more only to have her pull away from him.

"Why?" she asked, furrowing her brow as she pressed against his chest.

"Because I like kissing you," Harry replied, leaning in once more only to be pushed away again.

"Harry, we can't do this," Pansy said, hanging her head as she bit her lower lip to keep from saying anything she might regret.

Harry let out a huff, dropping his hands from Pansy's waist, and took a step back as he held his hands in the air. "Fine, I won't kiss you anymore."

Pansy's eyes went wide as she looked up at him as she felt tears welling up in the corner of her eyes. "That wasn't what I meant."

"Well, it was certainly how it sounded," Harry said, carding a hand through his hair as he turned on his heel, leaving her to enjoy the night's sky alone. "I'll see you around, Parkinson."

Pansy started to call after him but stopped herself. He was right to walk away.

~xoxo, Gossip Witch ~

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