Chapter 10 Will You?

Harry, Ron, Catherine and Hermione were in the library. Hermione thought it would be crucial for them to study now that it is their final year at Hogwarts. Ron supposed it was only to load them with rubbish that he would forget as soon as he walks out the door.

Harry's mind had been full of nothing but worries. Sirius, for one, since he had not heard from him for a very long time. Ron and Hermione since they have been bickering constantly. Also, Catherine.

He realized that he did truly care for her. But, she seemed to be hiding something. He couldn't help himself. He will have to ask her. As Harry's mind was straying to thoughts about Catherine, his thoughts were interrupted by Ron and Hermione's yet another argument.

" Fine! Then don't talk to me!" said Hermione.

" Maybe I will!" shouted Ron.

" Ron that made no sense!"

Then they both stomped out of the library. Just then Catherine walked in.

" Hi Harry. I just saw Hermione and she seemed really upset, what was that about." Catherine stopped talking when he spotted Harry's serious face.

" Catherine, I need to talk to you. Are you sick? You were gasping for breath and had to rush to the hospital wing. You did that before. Remember on the Knight Bus?"

Harry stared at Catherine. Her expression told Harry that she wasn't surprised to hear this.

" Harry, even if I am sick, I can't tell you right now. When the time is right I will. But thank you, for your concern."

She leaned down and kissed Harry on the cheek. Harry wasn't expecting this. But all the same. Then they walked out of the library and headed for the Gryffindor Tower.

" I'm really looking forward to the dance. It sounds like it's going to be so much fun! I can't wait for next week!" Said Catherine.

" Oh." Harry should ask her now. It was the perfect chance. Come on. Just say it. Now!!!!

" Catherine!" a voice called.

" Oh hi. Draco isn't it?" said Catherine.

Harry froze. Oh no.

" Yea. Listen, I was wondering if you'd go to the Halloween dance with me." He said in an almost non-Dracolike attitude. He was acting, nice.

" Um, sure, I guess."

" Well, I'll see you then. Oh, I didn't see you there Potter." he said simply and left.

Harry's stomach was boiling. Why hadn't he just asked her? Now Malfoy is going to go with Catherine to the dance. Can Malfoy possibly have feelings for Catherine? Or was it a mere attempt to show up with a pretty face?