Chapter 9: Letting Go
Harry looked back at the lake where he and Pansy had been standing only moments earlier, just talking and holding each other close. Those where the times Harry enjoyed most, and what he loved about Pansy. She just like to cuddled up with him and talk about stuff. Taking one last look at the setting sun he turned and starting jogging back to the castle. He wanted to ask Ron how his first day as a couple with Hermione had gone. It was about time that the two had hooked up. Harry had known for a while that they were right for each other, it had just taking some time for them to figure it out for themselves.
Walking into the Entrance Hall Harry saw Malfoy leaning up against the wall and went over to join him. "What's up Potter?" Draco grinned. "You and Pansy have been gone for long enough. She just walked in a couple of minutes ago if you're looking for her."
"Actually I was looking for Ron. Have you seen him?" Harry asked.
Raising his eyebrows, Malfoy let out a laugh. Harry still hadn't gotten used to hearing Malfoy laugh, in the past it had always been a sneer or a snide comment but never a friendly laugh. "I haven't seen either of those two lovebirds since breakfast this morning, but good luck finding them."
Harry and followed Malfoy's gaze up the stairs. "Ginny?"
"Yeah, I told her we'd go for a broom ride and watch the sunset, but if she doesn't hurry up there's not going to be much left to see." Just then Ginny came running down the stairs, hair as red flames flowing behind her. Harry saw her eyes light up as soon as she saw Draco waiting for her.
"Sorry I took so long," she grinned. "Hullo Harry!"
"Hey Ginny. Any idea where I might find Ron and Hermione?" Harry asked hopefully.
"Nope, I haven't see them all day, but don't worry I'm pretty sure they're fine." Ginny giggled giving Malfoy a kiss. Harry starting feeling a little uncomfortable and decided it was time to leave.
Harry started toward the stairs. "Well I guess I better go find Pansy. See you guys later!" Trudging up the stairs, Harry barely waited for the staircases to stop moving before he kept on walking. Where were they? He wasn't exactly worried... it was just that Ron and Hermione had been his best friends before the Dream Team had been formed and Harry felt in some ways he was losing them to their new found relationship.
"Hey darling, what's the matter?" Pansy's voice melted over him like honey.
"It's just..." Harry began but Pansy beat him to it.
"Ron and Hermione?" Harry nodded, and Pansy came over and wrapped him up in her arms. "Look Harry, things are changing. I mean if they hadn't I wouldn't have you now. And I wouldn't change that for the world. Ron and Hermione- they'll always be two of you're closest friends, but they need some time alone right now."
"Thanks Pan." He said kissing her forehead and holding her tight. "I guess you're right, things are changing. It's just... it's hard to let go sometimes."