Title: Mistaken

Rating: PG

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or an of the characters so sue me not for I have little except for this mind in my head.

Pairings: Mild Crabbe and Goyle

Author's Note: Mistaken identities is a common theme in comedies.

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"Goyle!"

Thick fingers grab and clutch tightly onto the other's sleeve. The boy who looks like Goyle yelps loudly, almost a howl and tries to drag his arm away.

"You lost me…we lost each other." He hastily corrects himself, hurt by his now empty hands, which ball into broken fists.

"Sorry, I have to go. Malfoy wants me to do something." His voice sounds strange, forced and he's already tuning, leaving, edgy.

"Can't I…can't I come?" Several faltering steps. Following. Don't leave me alone.

"No!" Nerves a flare. "It'll attract too much attention. Go back to the dorms or the kitchens. You don't need me." And he's gone and Crabbe's alone in the hall with the echoes of familiar footsteps.

"Goyle.."

Fin