Potions went considerably well for Harry only ten points had been taken away and that was because Harry had taken the wrong notes and Snape had found out and had said that Harry must not have been paying attention. Although Harry did manage to hand in a flask of his potion at the end of class. At lunch once the three had finished eating they all went outside for a brisk walk before Herbology. 'OK! Now can you tell me what is going on! Ok ok Harry please. I would have told you in potions but Halley didn't want you two to worry about her. I know that you both fancy her but she really is a lot tougher than you think. What do you mean we fancy her?' Harry sounded desperate.' Well you two you don't exactly hide it all that well I mean Harry you constantly ogle her every chance that you get and Ron it is only natural seeing that you haven't seen Halley in a while and then her come back a little more well pretty and good looking than the last time you saw her.' Ron did not reply at this statement. But rather pondered upon it.' But never mind all that the only reason that she had bruises on her arm was because someone had grabbed her arm a little too tight but she swears that it was an accident. She told me to tell you to promise her that although that you know who did it to please not retaliate it would just cause too much havoc! Anyway like I said she swears to you both with all her heart that it was only a one time thing.' Then Hermoine mumbled under her breath 'or at least she hopes.' Although Hermoine still saw the worried looks on their faces she told them she didn't know anymore and that if they didn't get back inside and get their things they would be late for the next class.(change of view now Ron). Ron was so worried about Halley he just couldn't stand it. All through his classes for the rest of the day he just couldn't consentrate his mind off of her. They had been so close all their lives that now that Halley was being hurt or had been hurt he was flipping out. On the way to the great hall that night he met up with Halley in the hall and immediately pulled her to the side. ' I don't care if you told me not to worry I am and I'm not just worried I am totally freaking out Halley so you have to tell me what is going on or I will go to Dumbledore and he WILL do something about it!' Halley had tears in her eyes.' ALRIGHT alright I will tell you but you have to promise me before I tell you that you will swear to me that you won't do anything to Malfoy. Ok I promise but only to an extent and you know what I mean. Ok I will agree to that so anyway it was just a little curfluffle. THAT CAUSED YOU TO END UP WITH BRUISES ON YOUR ARM! Ron please!' a tear ran down Halley's cheek. For a moment they both just stared into each other's eyes then Halley broke away and gazed down both ways of the hall.' Ok come with me! And hurry.' She grabbed Ron's arm and ran passed the great hall's doors and through the main ones. She ran down the steps all the while holding onto Ron's robe sleeve. She made a hard right and went into the shadow of the castle she checked to make sure that no one was around she then pushed hard on a brick beside Ron's head. The bricks slid away just like at Diagon Alley and revealed a tunnel Ron was hesitant but Halley still had her firm grip on his robes and made him come with her.' Are we still in the school?' Ron asked but there was no answer. It seemed as though they had walked for ages but came to a finally came to a stained wooden door which to Ron's to surprise had in scripted upon it: Moony Padfoot Prongs and Wormtail. Halley stopped at the door and said' I come to this place willing to succeed, I come to this place planning such a bad deed. The door's knob turned guided by an invisible hand a swung open. Inside there was not much to the room. Just a chair and a lopsided piece of wood that Ron guessed was suppose to be a coffee table of some sort. Halley tugged Ron inside and closed the door.' Ok if you want to know sit down and I will tell you everything. Well you already know that we are both pure blood and so is Malfoy and now that we are only a few years off to becoming of age my father is starting to think of… marriage.' Halley stopped for a second and took a deep breathe. Ron himself had not been expecting this at all! Halley then started again.' My father told me before we started school that when I came home for summer I would find out who I was betrothed to. But he did tell me that it was between Malfoy and… well you. Wait don't say anything yet (Ron had opened his mouth to speak). So my father was still having a hard time deciding and wrote me a letter and we continued to talk about the subject which I was pleased by knowing that he wasn't just going to make this decision all on his own. Though my father did speak to your father and Mr. Malfoy and that was when it got bad. Draco's father had sent him an owl telling him that he could very well one day be my husband.(Halley's cheeks went red.) and then he told Crabbe and Goyle and they told Pansy and she got quite jealous that I know had more than a friendship with Draco. And she got all the Slytherin girls against me. So I was writing to my father one night and telling him my point of view of the matter my letter said:
Dear Father,
I received your letter in due time and I do not know who I would choose I have grown up with them both and love them deeply so I have decided to leave the decision of my future husband to you.
As I was readying the envelope Draco came in and grabbed the letter, knowing what was going on he got in a very bad temper' WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU DON'T KNOW WHO YOU WOULD CHOOSE! You are telling me you do cannot decide between me and Weasley?! Draco you know that I cannot decide between you and Ron.' I didn't know what to say to him after that I was just so confused and ripped in two.' Tears were forming in Halley's eyes again and Ron gave her a hug. But when they came out they did not separate they kissed and as they did Halley silently wept. She just did not know what to do she loved Ron as much as she loved Malfoy. In a way she was mad at her father for making her be betrothed he was wrecking her and Ron's and Malfoy's friendship. She hated the tradition of the pure bloods this was just so unfair. Halley tried to continue.' Umm so as I was saying we got into a fight and I turned to walk away and he grabbed my arm just a little too tight and that was all and since that he has been really calm, but umm I think we had better head back Malfoy might get suspicious.' Halley walked to the door.' Plan perfected.' The door again swung open for her and as she walked through Ron piped up.' Halley? Yes? Thanks. For what? For being my friend and well my second sister hmm hmm. Hmm hmm. Come on.' And then she held out her hand and Ron grabbed a hold of it and they walked out together, and entered the hall together as well. Halley quickly scampered over to the Slytherin table. Ron went to the Gryffindor table. Dinner was hurried for them both Halley wanting to talk to Malfoy and Ron wanting to tell Harry and Hermoine not so much Harry for he had just kissed his only crush. Although Halley as well felt guilty for she purposefully forgot to tell Ron that he was not the only one to receive a kiss that day. That morning Draco sleepily got up and sat on the leather sofa Halley later waking up found him there sleeping trying to wake him up as not to be late for class. He woke up and they as well gazed into each others eyes and Halley not able to control herself leaned in and the first passionate kiss of the day occurred but not the last…