25. Shadows

She passes with an infuriating ease.

And Ron still rehashes her words when he's given a nudge in the arm.

"It's your turn!"

Ok, he tells himself as he steps forward, concentrate. What is it again?

Destination, Determination and …

Shit!

He's forgotten the last one again. He's so nervous.

He looks around the room and his eyes finds her instantly. She smiles encouragingly and he feels like he could fly.

He closes his eyes and Apparates.

He almost pass.

"You almost did it!" Hermione tells him too excitedly before rambling on how unfair it was to fail him for just a half eyebrow.

Her attempt to cheer him up isn't enough to make him forget that he failed.

He's not good enough.


A/N : Sooooo this is a follow up from the previous drabble, not the cheerfullest birthday gift, I apologise. Or not. :P