Daisies in Her Hair

Crushed Petals

It's there that I sight the frail, wilted drooping daisy. It's petals askew, bruised and pale. Reasting against the cold dark gray stone of the floor it strikes me odd, in the midst of a building a tiny flower lays fallen on the ground.

I bend over and finger the slim stem; it bends easily under my touch. I curl my fingers around and loosely clasp the stem.

Lifting it up, up to my nose where I inhale the daisy's scent. Sweet and childish, with a hint of pollen.

Pocketing it, I whistle quietly, a tune I can't recall the name of, but brings back pleasant memories. The delicate pressure the flower exerts, against my thigh, sliding with the dark material of my trousers.

It's there. Yet I only know. I smile, and put my arms behind my head.

I feel the noise before I hear or even see it. The sounds of many different people talking, chatting and the clang of utensils.

Bang!

Oh and the odd explosion, courtesy of Fred and George.

A girl shrieks, and laughter explodes. Soon she is also laughing, conscious of the humour but embarrassed.

I enter the Hall, still touching the daisy between the layers. It's special somehow. I don't know why, but it feels lost. Weird.

I walk over to Gryffindor table, where people give me smiles and waves. I'm heading for my friends, but I pause and speak with them, smiling and laughing.

I slide next to Hermione and she gives me an odd look, "Where were you? I was about to look for you, it isn't like you do miss part of meal."

Giving her a long suffering glance I pile my plate with roast potatoes, chicken wings and some dumplings. She has pursed her lips in disapproval of the lack of greens.

Shushing her I watch with some amusement as she huffily says, "Ha! See if I care, it's your health anyway!"

I shovel the food into my mouth, ignoring her, grinning as I eat.

Next to me Harry asks, "Pass the mashed potatoes, Ron?"

Reaching I turn and look at him, and freeze. In his button hole is a daisy…

I clutch at mine until I feel it break.

AN: this 'story' will be really only be multiple oneshots with a common theme. Thanks you to the people who reviewed! waves

Disclaimer: Um, no I don't own HP.