Well, finally, i've gotten more written. I got a shocking amount of reviews for the first chapter alone, and i hope i haven't disappointed all of you much. I don't dispise this chapter, but it might be kind of boring. I don't know. Constructive critisizm is appreiciated, just no flames, they get nothing done.

Chap 2

I sighed and leaned against the wall. Harry was still standing, not doing anything to try to get us out of this horrid prison of an elevator. The light fixture on the ceiling was still glowing bright but all the buttons were completely out. In the corner lay a cleaning bucket, broom, and mop from some old custodian. Heaving another sigh, a dug around in my handbag and popped another mint into my mouth. My tongue tingled as I sucked on it and stared up at silent Harry. He was looking nervous, not unlike the day he asked me to the Yule Ball.

I had been on my way to Charms, giggling with a bunch of girls, when he shakily flagged me down. Wondering what he, Harry Potter, would want from me. I had been quite happy for the last week, knowing that I was going to the ball with Cedric. I first assumed Harry had a Quidditch question with me. We'd played each other once the year before, and it had been wicked fun.

"Wangoballwime?" he stumbled. I thought a second, trying to piece together what I had heard. Sounded like a puddle of mush.

"Sorry?" I asked, trying to sound as nice as possible.

"D'you- d'you want to go to the ball with me?" He finally got it out. He was turning red.

"Oh!" I said in shock. I felt myself turning colors as well. I suddenly felt a pang of regret boil in my stomach. He had worked up all that courage to ask me, and I had to deny him. And I liked him a bit too! I had to think of something to say, and fast. "Oh Harry, I'm really sorry," just looking at him, being turned down was enough to ruin my whole day. "I've already said I'll go with someone else." I wanted to break down on the floor and cry.

"Oh," was al he said. He looked so sad, embarrassed, and incredibly disappointed. It was almost amazing how I had destroyed his happiness in a matter of seconds. "oh okay, no problem," his voice was a little shaky.

"I'm really sorry," I didn't want there to be too many awkward silences. This situation was bad enough as is.

"That's okay," he didn't look like it was okay. The awkward silence came. So much for that.

"Well…" there was nothing else to say. But we couldn't just stand here.

"Yeah." I think he was still processing everything.

"Well, 'bye" I turned to walk away. I would melt down into one giant pile of mush if I stared at him any longer. I tried to breath calmly, trying to force the red from my face. Harry, however, called after me.

"Who're you going with?" This was at least a question I could answer.

"Oh, Cedric. Cedric Diggory," my face stayed it's shade of fusion red.

"Oh right." He said, before I hurried away. I couldn't take it any longer. I felt horrid. I liked Cedric, too. But somehow I think Harry wanted it more. I sighed and tried to stay happy for the rest of my day. I kept thinking of him though. And how horrible I felt.

I sighed and stared up at the ceiling. I had actually like Harry a lot back then. I had soon forgot my worries and loved Cedric, after having so many great times at the Yule Ball, Hogsmeade, and just hanging around. I continued to feel bad for Harry, but it almost became impossible with all my happiness. I knew that with Harry, I wouldn't have been that happy.

And yet, it was funny. If I hadn't already committed to Cedric and had said yes to Harry, I would be happier now. Much happier. I wouldn't have wasted the last year of my life grieving for Cedric, or nearly had too many nervous breakdowns.

Remember Hogsmeade, last year. A voice in my head rung in my ears. Yes, that had been disastrous; he hadn't been that nice to me though. But maybe it would've been different if I wasn't comparing him to Cedric. If I continued to do so, no one would be good enough for me. Because nobody could amount to Cedric.

I couldn't believe that today, while stuck in an elevator with Harry, was when I aloud myself to look at the memories. I thought back on how I like him not even a year ago, and how I had dared to kiss him under the mistletoe. That was a huge memory, and I shook it form my head. No, harry wasn't what I wanted right now. Harry, who was just standing here, while we were stuck in an elevator!

He had slumped against the wall as well. I continued to munch on breath mints, just to keep my occupied. Silence pierced the room. I took my foot and knocked off both shoes. My feet were starting to hurt. Just 10 minutes ago, I had wanted to be anywhere but in that dreadful lobby. And now, that was the place I wanted to be most. At least Aunt Lynn could find me there, at least there wasn't awkward silences, and at least it wasn't a 5' by 5' room.

I stuck another strand of hair behind my ear and put away my mints. My mouth was starting to get soar from all the minty-freshness. I tug through my clutch more, and found a small tube of lip gloss. I applied some to my lips, and pulled out a small mirror. Well, I wasn't looking my Sunday best, but I'd been worse. On one eye, the eyelashes hadn't curled as much, and my face make-up was starting to wear off, revealing a few small annoying pimples. I dug out my face powder and fixed that up as well.

It took me a minute to remember that Harry was still here. He probably thinks I'm a freak, I thought. He didn't seem like the kind of guy who is entertained by watching girls apply make-up. Of course, what kind of freak WAS amused by that? He coughed. It was too quiet. One of us had to say something. I opened my mouth, but, after realizing I had nothing to say, closed it. This was going to be a LONG day.

hmm... hope it wasn't aweful. If i can think fo anything, maybe i'll make something happen next chapter. I don't know. I don't know where i'm goin with this. I do that too much; start something without even thinking of how to end it. hehehehe. my bad.

Snicket

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