Chapter 4- Harry's Secret
Lacy opened her diary and started to write:
September 5
Hey again. Well today was great! Well, not the beginning of it. I think that everyone (or most the girls) hates me. They all glare at me when I walk down the hall and it seems to me that practically every guy has asked me out in this school. Of course me being me and that I don't go out with guys I don't even know, I said no to them all. I only want to go out with one guy at that moment and he, plus Harry and Ron, is practically the only guy who hasn't asked me out! Well any ways, today I was crying about all that stuff up there and guess who shows up. Draco! I was so astonished because like I said earlier, Harry, Hermione, and Ron all say that he is evil. But in a matter of fact he is sweet and caring. He comforted me and he took me on his broom and we went for a ride. We talked and then it started to rain (of course that's my luck). I think he was even about to kiss me, but it had to rain! Well I am going to go because I think it's time for supper!
Lacy shut her diary and did her usual charms, then placed it under her bed. She got up and checked her make-up in a near by mirror then went downstairs to see if anyone was down there. Hermione wasn't in the dormitory so she guess she was down there or in the Library refreshing her memory on the Polyjuice Potion if she could get her hands on a book that wasn't in the restricted section. Hermione wasn't downstairs but Harry was cleaning his broom for Quidditch practice. Rain was still pouring on the windows. It seemed to get harder and harder every ten minutes. Lacy walked over to Harry and sat down beside him.
"It's hard to think that how such a beautiful day could turn out to be a horrible one," Lacy said trying to start up a conversation.
"Yea that is weird," Harry said not looking up from his broom.
"So. When are Quidditch try-outs again?" Lacy asked still trying to strike up a conversation.
"Next Saturday," He responded still not looking up.
"Well for some reason you're pissed off so I am going to the Library." Lacy got up and walked out. 'What is up with him today?' she thought to herself. As she walked to the Library she passed by Hermione. She stopped and stopped Hermione too. "Hey girl! Where have you been?"
"Oh I was in the Library then I went to go and find Crookshanks because I couldn't find him this morning."
"Cool, what did you find out in the Library?"
"Nothing much besides what I already knew."
"Oh, well have you talked to Harry today?"
"Yes a little, why?"
"Was he like pissed off?"
"No, he seemed just fine to me but I didn't stay in the Common Room, where he was, long to see if he was happy or pissed off."
"Oh ok. Well where are you heading to?"
"Well first I am going to try and find Crookshanks. Then, I think that I am going to go back to the Common Room and if you want I can try and see what's wrong with Harry."
"That would be great Hermione. I am going to see if there is any dinner left and then I am going to practice my Quidditch skills."
"Ok, see you later."
Both the girls went their separate directions. In no time Hermione found Crookshanks heading to the Common Room to be fed. She fed him and went to go talk to Harry who was reading a book. Hermione sat down beside him. Harry didn't look up from the book but kept reading.
"So Harry, what are you reading?" Harry kept reading and paid no attention to Hermione. She tried again and louder, "Harry what are you reading?" Still there was no response from him. Hermione with her nerves rushing she stood up in front off Harry. She grabbed his book and threw it on the couch. "Harry Potter! What is up with you! I mean you act mean to Lacy then me! There is something wrong with you so spill now!" Hermione yelled at Harry.
In a soft voice Harry said, "I'll tell you just not here. Let's go to the Library ok and I'll tell you there."
"Fine," Hermione snapped and she went off to the Library making sure that Harry followed. Harry followed and they went to the Library. Harry motioned Hermione to a table in the back of the Library. He sat down and Hermione sat beside him. "Will you tell me now Harry?"
"Yes I will." He leaned in and Hermione did as well. Harry sat silent for a while then finally spoke. "Well the thing is, is that I think I like this person who I don't think likes me."
"Good lord Harry your not talking about Cho Chang are you?"
"No, in a matter of fact I'm not! I was talking about," he paused, "well you wouldn't understand. I'll lose the temper. I guess it was just stress, with coming back to school and all the homework."
"Ok whatever Harry," Hermione stood up and walked away saying to herself, "Stupid boys."
Harry sat there for a while he wondered where Ron was. Maybe he could tell him his secret. No he would probably tell someone because he can never keep a secret; and this was truly a secret.
Lacy walked up to the Great Hall there were a few people still in there. Luckily there was still food too! Lacy sat at the Gryffindor table alone. She started to fill her plate with the leftovers. While in her deep thought she never noticed someone sitting next to her. Or at least not until there was one piece of pumpkin pie left and they both reached for it. Lacy jumped almost completely out of her chair. She was very startled by the person. "Oh my god you scared me," she said breathing hard. "I thought I was the only one sitting around here." Then she noticed who it was. It wasn't even a Gryffindor student. "Draco! What are you doing sitting here?"
"I just wanted to talk to you some more," Draco said coolly giving Lacy the last piece of pie. "Here take the pie. I'm not that hungry any ways."
Lacy took the pie and started to eat it while looking at him suspiciously. She paused and swallowed. "How long were you sitting there?"
"About 10 minutes."
"Damn that long. Good lord."
"You seemed to be in a deep thought plus I kind of snuck up and sat down."
"Oh, well I was just thinking about Quidditch try-outs for Gryffindor. They're this weekend. I was just about to go out and practice a little," Lacy putting her fork and plate down.
"May I join you? I can give you a few pointers maybe."
"Sure," Lacy said with a smile. "I already have my broom. How long will it take for you to get yours?"
"I'll just use one of the schools brooms. Hopefully I shouldn't get myself killed on them." Lacy giggled at the remark. Lacy got up first. She picked up her broom and Draco went with her to the Quidditch field. They walked out to the Quidditch field. The sun was setting but there was still enough light to practice. Lacy set out to the field while Draco grabbed a broom and the Quidditch balls. She flew around a little with her hair flowing in the wind. Draco came out and caught sight of her. He dropped the stuff and the trunk landed on his toe. All the sudden Draco yelled, "Shit!" Lacy turned around and looked at Draco to see what was wrong with him. She flew her broom towards him. As she came to the ground Draco was picking up the trunk and the broom.
"What happened Draco?" Lacy said worried.
"I dropped the trunk and it landed on my toe that's all."
"Is there anything that I could do to make it better Draco."
Draco thought of the numerous things she could do to make it better but said, "It's ok but thanks for asking." Lacy smiled.
"Well why don't we get started. I am trying to be the new chaser so if you could can you be a keeper?"
"I can try." Draco sat the trunk down and opened it. He grabbed the Quaffle and handed it to Lacy. She took it with a smile and flew off. Draco steadily got onto the broom he had. It shook a little then it was a smooth ride from there. He flew to the goal post, where Lacy was close to. She came close to the goal and waited for Draco to be ready to block her shot.
Harry still sat in the Library. He couldn't get the same thought out of his mind, why couldn't he tell Hermione or Ron, his best friends, what his secret was. He sat there in thought some more then got up. "I'm going to find Ron," he said to himself. He went to the Common Room and looked for Ron. Ron was in there playing wizards chess by himself. Harry went over to him, "May I join you Ron?"
"Sure Harry," Harry sat down across from Ron and placed his pieces in the right spots on the board. "I was wondering when you were going to come up. Hermione was just here and she said that you were in the Library. Then we played chess and of course I beat her."
"Oh. Have you had any luck seeing if she likes you?" Harry asked moving one of his pawns.
"No, I wish. Maybe I should ask Lacy." Harry stirred in his seat at the mentioning of Lacy's name. Ron didn't notice but made his move against Harry. They kept playing chess and Ron ended up beating Harry as usual. Ron asked for a rematch but Harry refused. Ron just shrugged and picked up the game. Harry grabbed his book in which he had left on the couch and went upstairs. Ron followed him. He placed his chess set under his bed with a bunch of other junk.
Harry grabbed the book that he had been reading earlier, Quidditch Through the Ages. This was like the millionth time that he had read it. He was briefing his memory on all the Quidditch rules before the season started. Harry turned to page 23 were all the different players. As he read through each different position he thought of each different player. First there was the Keeper, which there was none of. Then there were the Beaters, who were Fred and George. Third were the Chasers, which there was only one of at the moment and that was Alicia Spinnet, Katie Bell had graduated the year before. Last the seeker, him. Harry thought of how maybe there could be a little first year just like him to be on the team. He stood up and went to the windowsill and looked out towards to Quidditch field. Harry blinked because he thought he saw someone out there but he lost his sight when he heard Ron calling his name.
"Hey Harry. Come here I got a question for you."
Harry shook his head and came back to his bed. He sat down on it, "Yea Ron. What do you need."
"I was wondering what you were going to tell Hermione downstairs in the Library. When I played chess with her she seemed very frustrated and I asked her what was wrong and she said you. I asked her why and she said because he is such a, well I'm not going to repeat what she said, but I was just wondering."
"Oh." Harry looked down at the floor and mumbled something
"What Harry I didn't quite understand?"
Harry mumbled again but a little louder this time.
"Still nothing Harry. Try not to mumble."
Harry looked up and said it, "I like Lacy."
Ron didn't looked shocked, "So, all the guys like Lacy her at Hogwarts."
"No Ron you don't get it I like her a whole lot. Like I liked Cho Chang."
"Oh well that's bad."
"No duh genius." vdbammwejbfdnma babsbsehwhw
Lacy opened her diary and started to write:
September 5
Hey again. Well today was great! Well, not the beginning of it. I think that everyone (or most the girls) hates me. They all glare at me when I walk down the hall and it seems to me that practically every guy has asked me out in this school. Of course me being me and that I don't go out with guys I don't even know, I said no to them all. I only want to go out with one guy at that moment and he, plus Harry and Ron, is practically the only guy who hasn't asked me out! Well any ways, today I was crying about all that stuff up there and guess who shows up. Draco! I was so astonished because like I said earlier, Harry, Hermione, and Ron all say that he is evil. But in a matter of fact he is sweet and caring. He comforted me and he took me on his broom and we went for a ride. We talked and then it started to rain (of course that's my luck). I think he was even about to kiss me, but it had to rain! Well I am going to go because I think it's time for supper!
Lacy shut her diary and did her usual charms, then placed it under her bed. She got up and checked her make-up in a near by mirror then went downstairs to see if anyone was down there. Hermione wasn't in the dormitory so she guess she was down there or in the Library refreshing her memory on the Polyjuice Potion if she could get her hands on a book that wasn't in the restricted section. Hermione wasn't downstairs but Harry was cleaning his broom for Quidditch practice. Rain was still pouring on the windows. It seemed to get harder and harder every ten minutes. Lacy walked over to Harry and sat down beside him.
"It's hard to think that how such a beautiful day could turn out to be a horrible one," Lacy said trying to start up a conversation.
"Yea that is weird," Harry said not looking up from his broom.
"So. When are Quidditch try-outs again?" Lacy asked still trying to strike up a conversation.
"Next Saturday," He responded still not looking up.
"Well for some reason you're pissed off so I am going to the Library." Lacy got up and walked out. 'What is up with him today?' she thought to herself. As she walked to the Library she passed by Hermione. She stopped and stopped Hermione too. "Hey girl! Where have you been?"
"Oh I was in the Library then I went to go and find Crookshanks because I couldn't find him this morning."
"Cool, what did you find out in the Library?"
"Nothing much besides what I already knew."
"Oh, well have you talked to Harry today?"
"Yes a little, why?"
"Was he like pissed off?"
"No, he seemed just fine to me but I didn't stay in the Common Room, where he was, long to see if he was happy or pissed off."
"Oh ok. Well where are you heading to?"
"Well first I am going to try and find Crookshanks. Then, I think that I am going to go back to the Common Room and if you want I can try and see what's wrong with Harry."
"That would be great Hermione. I am going to see if there is any dinner left and then I am going to practice my Quidditch skills."
"Ok, see you later."
Both the girls went their separate directions. In no time Hermione found Crookshanks heading to the Common Room to be fed. She fed him and went to go talk to Harry who was reading a book. Hermione sat down beside him. Harry didn't look up from the book but kept reading.
"So Harry, what are you reading?" Harry kept reading and paid no attention to Hermione. She tried again and louder, "Harry what are you reading?" Still there was no response from him. Hermione with her nerves rushing she stood up in front off Harry. She grabbed his book and threw it on the couch. "Harry Potter! What is up with you! I mean you act mean to Lacy then me! There is something wrong with you so spill now!" Hermione yelled at Harry.
In a soft voice Harry said, "I'll tell you just not here. Let's go to the Library ok and I'll tell you there."
"Fine," Hermione snapped and she went off to the Library making sure that Harry followed. Harry followed and they went to the Library. Harry motioned Hermione to a table in the back of the Library. He sat down and Hermione sat beside him. "Will you tell me now Harry?"
"Yes I will." He leaned in and Hermione did as well. Harry sat silent for a while then finally spoke. "Well the thing is, is that I think I like this person who I don't think likes me."
"Good lord Harry your not talking about Cho Chang are you?"
"No, in a matter of fact I'm not! I was talking about," he paused, "well you wouldn't understand. I'll lose the temper. I guess it was just stress, with coming back to school and all the homework."
"Ok whatever Harry," Hermione stood up and walked away saying to herself, "Stupid boys."
Harry sat there for a while he wondered where Ron was. Maybe he could tell him his secret. No he would probably tell someone because he can never keep a secret; and this was truly a secret.
Lacy walked up to the Great Hall there were a few people still in there. Luckily there was still food too! Lacy sat at the Gryffindor table alone. She started to fill her plate with the leftovers. While in her deep thought she never noticed someone sitting next to her. Or at least not until there was one piece of pumpkin pie left and they both reached for it. Lacy jumped almost completely out of her chair. She was very startled by the person. "Oh my god you scared me," she said breathing hard. "I thought I was the only one sitting around here." Then she noticed who it was. It wasn't even a Gryffindor student. "Draco! What are you doing sitting here?"
"I just wanted to talk to you some more," Draco said coolly giving Lacy the last piece of pie. "Here take the pie. I'm not that hungry any ways."
Lacy took the pie and started to eat it while looking at him suspiciously. She paused and swallowed. "How long were you sitting there?"
"About 10 minutes."
"Damn that long. Good lord."
"You seemed to be in a deep thought plus I kind of snuck up and sat down."
"Oh, well I was just thinking about Quidditch try-outs for Gryffindor. They're this weekend. I was just about to go out and practice a little," Lacy putting her fork and plate down.
"May I join you? I can give you a few pointers maybe."
"Sure," Lacy said with a smile. "I already have my broom. How long will it take for you to get yours?"
"I'll just use one of the schools brooms. Hopefully I shouldn't get myself killed on them." Lacy giggled at the remark. Lacy got up first. She picked up her broom and Draco went with her to the Quidditch field. They walked out to the Quidditch field. The sun was setting but there was still enough light to practice. Lacy set out to the field while Draco grabbed a broom and the Quidditch balls. She flew around a little with her hair flowing in the wind. Draco came out and caught sight of her. He dropped the stuff and the trunk landed on his toe. All the sudden Draco yelled, "Shit!" Lacy turned around and looked at Draco to see what was wrong with him. She flew her broom towards him. As she came to the ground Draco was picking up the trunk and the broom.
"What happened Draco?" Lacy said worried.
"I dropped the trunk and it landed on my toe that's all."
"Is there anything that I could do to make it better Draco."
Draco thought of the numerous things she could do to make it better but said, "It's ok but thanks for asking." Lacy smiled.
"Well why don't we get started. I am trying to be the new chaser so if you could can you be a keeper?"
"I can try." Draco sat the trunk down and opened it. He grabbed the Quaffle and handed it to Lacy. She took it with a smile and flew off. Draco steadily got onto the broom he had. It shook a little then it was a smooth ride from there. He flew to the goal post, where Lacy was close to. She came close to the goal and waited for Draco to be ready to block her shot.
Harry still sat in the Library. He couldn't get the same thought out of his mind, why couldn't he tell Hermione or Ron, his best friends, what his secret was. He sat there in thought some more then got up. "I'm going to find Ron," he said to himself. He went to the Common Room and looked for Ron. Ron was in there playing wizards chess by himself. Harry went over to him, "May I join you Ron?"
"Sure Harry," Harry sat down across from Ron and placed his pieces in the right spots on the board. "I was wondering when you were going to come up. Hermione was just here and she said that you were in the Library. Then we played chess and of course I beat her."
"Oh. Have you had any luck seeing if she likes you?" Harry asked moving one of his pawns.
"No, I wish. Maybe I should ask Lacy." Harry stirred in his seat at the mentioning of Lacy's name. Ron didn't notice but made his move against Harry. They kept playing chess and Ron ended up beating Harry as usual. Ron asked for a rematch but Harry refused. Ron just shrugged and picked up the game. Harry grabbed his book in which he had left on the couch and went upstairs. Ron followed him. He placed his chess set under his bed with a bunch of other junk.
Harry grabbed the book that he had been reading earlier, Quidditch Through the Ages. This was like the millionth time that he had read it. He was briefing his memory on all the Quidditch rules before the season started. Harry turned to page 23 were all the different players. As he read through each different position he thought of each different player. First there was the Keeper, which there was none of. Then there were the Beaters, who were Fred and George. Third were the Chasers, which there was only one of at the moment and that was Alicia Spinnet, Katie Bell had graduated the year before. Last the seeker, him. Harry thought of how maybe there could be a little first year just like him to be on the team. He stood up and went to the windowsill and looked out towards to Quidditch field. Harry blinked because he thought he saw someone out there but he lost his sight when he heard Ron calling his name.
"Hey Harry. Come here I got a question for you."
Harry shook his head and came back to his bed. He sat down on it, "Yea Ron. What do you need."
"I was wondering what you were going to tell Hermione downstairs in the Library. When I played chess with her she seemed very frustrated and I asked her what was wrong and she said you. I asked her why and she said because he is such a, well I'm not going to repeat what she said, but I was just wondering."
"Oh." Harry looked down at the floor and mumbled something
"What Harry I didn't quite understand?"
Harry mumbled again but a little louder this time.
"Still nothing Harry. Try not to mumble."
Harry looked up and said it, "I like Lacy."
Ron didn't looked shocked, "So, all the guys like Lacy her at Hogwarts."
"No Ron you don't get it I like her a whole lot. Like I liked Cho Chang."
"Oh well that's bad."
"No duh genius." vdbammwejbfdnma babsbsehwhw
