Ahem: So yeah. I think that moonshine and mustard seed has either been sneaking peaks at my notes for all the chapters or we are really in tune when it comes to writing.
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:Chapter Fifteen: Clandestine
"You're not still serious, are you?" Hermione asked Seamus as she sat down in front of him in the Great Hall.
"What, you thought after I 'slept on it,' I would come to my senses?" Seamus answered with a huge grin.
"That's what I was hoping!"
"Look around Hermione. All the seventh years obviously think it's a great idea."
And indeed she did look around. He was right of course, the seventh years were smirking, had wicked grins on their faces, and looked excited for their little covert operation. Had any teacher actually been paying attention that morning, they would have realized that something was up for sure.
"Alright, I'm in." Hermione said, resignedly.
"Someone needs to keep an eye on Harry and you know everyone else is going to be running off, getting into trouble."
"Just don't tell him that's what I'm doing. He's trying to forget the death threat ever happened."
"Shh, here he comes now."
Harry had just walked in through the huge doors and was walking over to the Gryffindor table.
"How are you doing?" Hermione asked him.
"Thanks to the draught, I actually got good sleep last night."
"Yeah, we tried to wake you up to shower with us, but you looked so peaceful for once that we decided to let you sleep in." Ron told him.
"Thanks guys." Harry said as he loaded his plate with crepes. "So are we still going to Hogsmeade today?"
"You bet your sweet arse we are!" Said Seamus.
"I'm shocked the teachers don't realize something is up, with how crazy and excited all the seventh years are acting." Harry stated.
"I don't see why we don't just wait until next weekend, when it's our actual Hogsmeade Saturday." Hermione pressed.
"You're taking all the fun out of it. Besides, Colin needs new film soon." Seamus told her.
"He can mail order it." Hermione pointed out.
"Yeah, and it get here four days from now. What's the point? Quit ruining my fun."
"It's just, I know we're going to get in so much trouble."
"Well then, let's make this trip worth it!"
Hermione and Seamus argued back and forth for the remainder of breakfast.
-o-O-o-
All the seventh years were wearing their winter clothing. It looked as if they were going outside to maybe play a scrimmage Quidditch game, so the teachers didn't bother paying too much attention.
As the remainder of the Gryffindor were heading outside of the castle, Colin handed Harry an empty film container.
"I need at least ten of this kind." Colin told him.
"Harry won't be needing that because he's not getting your film." Seamus interrupted.
Colin looked confused. "But I thought this was the main reason for you guys going."
Seamus picked up Colin and threw him over his shoulder adding, "You're coming with. You have to take pictures of us on our little escapade."
"Put me down!"
No response.
"Last night you said I couldn't go." Colin said while trying to squirm his way off Seamus' shoulder.
"Well, I said that because I didn't want a horde of little kids coming with. But one little monster won't be too hard to watch out for."
After they had gathered in a huge group a bit away from the castle, Seamus put Colin down.
"Alright, you know the plan." Seamus said loud enough for everyone to hear.
All the students cast a Concealment Charm, which covered all around them. It didn't make them quite invisible, but unless someone was specifically looking for them, their eyes would glide right over the group.
Once they had made it a ways down the path and were hidden by trees, they removed the charm and continued walking toward Hogsmeade.
Even though it was cold out – they were all acting more hyper than usual and actually walking as one giant group instead of the little broken off pairs that they usually walked in.
In fact, a lot of the students weren't even with their Housemates. This was because of two things. The Quill-Pal program had made it easier to befriend new people; and second, doing anything sneaky always makes you feel bonded with those joining in.
Ron was walking with Luna near the front. Hermione was somewhere in the middle walking with Pansy. Harry was near the back of the crowd by himself until Graham dropped back to walk with him.
"So you don't actually remember us kissing at the party last month?" Graham asked him.
"I remember dancing, and I vaguely remember kissing you, but it's not very clear."
"Well we can change that." Graham said with a wink.
"That's alright, I'd rather just talk." Harry said with a smile.
They continued talking until they made it to Hogsmeade. Hermione spoke up.
"Wait! Before you all split off, let's agree to meet up at The Three Broomsticks in a couple of hours. Since we're all going to get into trouble over this, might as well do it as a group. And we'll be walking back together too."
Everyone nodded their heads and split up.
-o-O-o-
As the huge group split off, Pansy gave Hermione a kiss on the cheek.
"What was that for?" Hermione asked.
"I have to go get something, but I'll catch up with you in about fifteen minutes. Where are you going first?"
"I'll be at Scrivenshaft's buying some new ink for my quill."
"Only you could sneak out of school knowing you're going to get into trouble, and yet still make the time to buy class supplies!"
Pansy waved to her and started walking in the opposite direction. She headed towards the Weasley's Wizarding Wheezes store. After leaving, she headed towards Zonko's Joke Shop. Once inside, she found the person she was looking for.
"There you are. I've been looking for you!" Pansy said to Draco.
"What for?"
"Here." She said as she shoved something into his hand.
He opened his palm and looked inside.
"Is this what I think it is?"
"Yes, it's Dandy Candy. We didn't get a chance to buy any last time because of your little incident. Now go make it and give it to him already."
"But I don't know the directions."
"It's on the wrapper. Go!" She said as she pushed him out of the shop.
Draco walked around to the side of the store and sat down on a small bench. He read the wrapper and tried to decide how best to use his thirty seconds. After taking his time to think about it, he tapped the candy with his wand and said 'Excipio,' then he held onto the candy and started thinking of how happy Harry made him feel and how badly he wanted the other boy to believe him – and how afraid he was at the thought of never getting the chance. After half a minute was up, he continued holding the candy. He wasn't sure if what he did was good enough, but there was no way he was going to the twins' shop to buy more.
Draco sat on that bench with conflicting feelings. One side was trying to convince himself to give the candy to Harry; another side was trying to talk himself out of it. The latter part won – with a great argument. After all, he had promised Harry that he wouldn't be bothering him anymore… plus, he saw the smiles that Harry and Graham were exchanging on the way to Hogsmeade today. What if they were now an item? It's not like he could ask Harry, so he would have to wait and see if any gossip started. But, in the end Draco decided that he wanted Harry to come to him, because he had already done enough chasing.
He stood up and tossed the candy into a near by garbage bin and walked back into Zonko's.
-o-O-o-
Harry was walking to Zonko's shop with Graham. Actually, he was mostly walking by himself, Graham had just taken it upon himself to follow him that day and Harry didn't have the heart to tell him to go away.
Harry almost didn't spot Draco sitting on a bench between two stores. He was curious as to what Draco was doing there with his wand out, pointing at his own hand. Harry glanced up at Graham to see if he had also had spotted Draco sitting there, but luckily Graham was too busy talking and hadn't. So Harry told him that he would meet him inside Zonko's in a few minutes. Graham walked off with a spring in his step.
Harry walked back across the path and made sure he was out of view of Draco. He was curious what was happening. The blond boy had already dropped his wand, but his eyes were shut and he had an intense look on his face, like he was really concentrating. His hand was balled into a tight fist. About half a minute later, he opened his eyes and Harry could swear his eyes were shining. Draco then placed his chin into both hands and leaned onto his knees. He was staring at the ground. A couple of minutes later, he stood up with a look of defeat on his face and tossed something into the garbage bin and walked off.
Harry saw that the small item Draco had tossed into the garbage had actually bounced off the lid and fell into a window box full of flowers. Making sure that Draco entered the store, Harry crossed the road and walked over to the window box. He pulled out the small item and recognized the wrapper immediately. Dandy Candy.
He was holding it in his hand when Graham appeared behind him and called his name. Pocketing the candy, Harry followed Graham into Zonko's shop.
Once he entered the shop with Graham, he immediately spotted Draco, who was giving him a curious look with a pinch of jealousy.
Harry made sure to not stand too close to Graham, not wanting to make the situation worse.
"Harry, I'm so glad to see you!" A voice from behind him said.
He turned around to find a funny-acting Ron, who was kind of bouncing in place.
"Are you drunk?" He asked Ron.
Ron hiccupped and shook his head no and a grin stretched across his entire face.
"My brothers invented a new candy. It's called Volcanic Ash. It makes you hyper like a five year old with a candy addiction. Here, have one."
"No thanks!" Harry said, holding his hands up so Ron couldn't place the candy in it.
Ron just shoved it into his pocket and said, "I'm giving them to everyone! They wear off in an hour!" And he started to hand them out.
Even after seeing how bouncy and giddy Ron was, shockingly a lot of the students actually tried a piece and within ten seconds half the store was even more loud and obnoxious than before. But they were all laughing and having a good time, too.
"What the hell." Harry said with a shrug. He pulled out the candy and popped it into his mouth.
Immediately, Harry felt a flush of warmth hit his face and wrap around his body like a giant hug. He felt weightless and comforted. Then he started to hear a gentle wind explaining how much he was cared for. He could actually feel the whisperings from Draco's soothing voice: I feel so empty at the though of you not joining me in life. If I have to go on without you – I know I will pine every day for you - just as I have for the past few years. My mind wants you and my body longs for you. My lips crave you. I remember the kiss we shared at the Ball. It was like we transformed into one person. I am too scared to think of not having that again…. And the whispers continued and so did the comforting feeling. It was like someone had filled every particle of Harry's being with soft caresses and comforting love. By the time the candy stopped working, he knew that was only the beginning and that Draco could have filled up a thousand candies and still not have been done expressing himself.
As soon as it was over and Harry's eyes focused - he realized that he was on the ground, kneeling and hugging himself. He knew he must have had a goofy happy look on his face. He wondered - how could he have ever doubted Draco? Now he knew those emotions were real because he could feel it, they couldn't have been faked. He was so over-shocked with the flood of emotions that he felt like he couldn't move.
No one had really noticed that Harry had fallen to the ground. Everyone was too hyper and involved in whatever they were doing.
Seeing that no one was going to help Harry, Draco rushed over. 'Forget stupid promises,' he thought.
He was on his knees in front of Harry within a matter of seconds. Harry had a glossy look on his face and his eyes were squeezed shut. Then he opened them and was staring into space.
"Harry? Are you okay?" Draco asked him, shocked that no one had noticed what was going on yet.
"Harry? Answer me." Draco pleaded.
Harry's eyes finally came into focus and he opened his mouth. "You! You!" Is all he could get out, his mind was still swimming with feelings and he hadn't quite come down off the high yet.
"Me what?" Draco asked.
Suddenly, Harry leaned forward and planted a soft kiss on his lips. Draco was shocked for a moment, then he opened his mouth slightly and gave Harry a very wet kiss. Harry melted into him, returning the wet kisses.
"Oh, no you don't!" Shouted Graham.
"What did you do to him, Malfoy?" Accused Ron, when he finally realized what was happening.
Graham picked Harry up by the waist and pulled him out through the door.
"Noooo!" Shouted Harry, still feeling the effects of the candy.
"You're not yourself right now. You need to calm down." Graham told him.
Graham and Ron sat Harry down on the bench outside of Zonko's. Harry was still too weak to do anything but sit there.
"What's wrong Harry?" Ron asked him with a concerned look on his face.
"Dandy Candy." Harry answered.
"Oh no. I've given a few of those out and it usually takes about fifeen minutes to an hour to calm down from the effects."
"Go get Draco." Harry pleaded.
"Draco? You mean Malfoy? No way!" Ron said.
"Um, I don't think it's such a good idea either." Graham said, suddenly curious what was going on. He placed his arm around Harry's shoulders.
-o-O-o-
Draco stood up, and touched his wet lips. He definitely wasn't dreaming and all the buzzing in his ears turned out to be the ridiculously hyper students hopping around, screeching, and squealing – still having no clue as to what just happened.
He dashed out through the door and heard Graham and Ron talking on the side of the store. He jogged over and saw Harry sitting between them, with Graham's arm slug possessively around him.
"Harry?" Draco asked.
Harry whimpered at the sight of him.
"Look, I don't know what stunt you're trying to pull, but leave Harry alone!" Graham said.
"Yeah, what did you do to him, Malfoy?" Ron asked.
"Nothing, I didn't do anything." Draco answered, shocked that he was getting blamed, when all he did was try to help.
"Just leave." Ron yelled.
Draco looked once more at Harry, who was leaning up against Graham. Realizing that he wasn't wanted there, he turned around and stalked off.
'Thinks he can just play with my feelings like that!' Draco thought. 'How dare he!'
-o-O-o-
About fifteen minutes later, Harry was able to stand up and walk. He was still dizzy, but didn't care. He had to find Draco.
All the students had started to walk to The Three Broomsticks to meet up like planned.
Harry spotted a blond head and rushed over to him. He grabbed his hand and pulled him to the side of the building, out of the way of prying eyes.
"I'm sorry about what happened-" Harry started until he was cut off.
"Harry, stop. I don't want to play games. I have feelings, you know!" Draco turned around to leave but Harry grabbed his arm.
"Wait! I believe you! I know you care about me, I only just found out. Don't go!"
"Look. As much as I'm still floating from the kiss you gave me, I am still able to think clearly. Apparently you need to go think about some things too. I've noticed you and Graham all over each other today."
"That's not what it was. He's been following me around, and earlier… well, I saw you throw something away and it bounced off the lid and fell into a flower box. I picked it up because I was curious." At this announcement, Draco's eyes grew wide, Harry continued, "I accidentally ate it in Zonko's, that's why I was acting so weird. Remember when I gave you that piece of Dandy Candy and you wrote to me saying that the emotions hit you so hard that you were practically paralyzed for a while? Well, that's what happened to me. Graham put his arm around me and I was so drained, I could barely sit up, that's why I was leaning on him!"
"You ate my candy?"
"Yes. And I believe you now." Harry said, while slowly pushing Draco against the side of the closest building.
"Harry?"
"Yes, Draco?"
Draco smiled. He loved the sound of his name coming out of Harry's lips.
Harry smiled back and put both hands on Draco's slim hips to hold him against the building, incase he decided to try and leave again.
Harry stared into those beautiful gray eyes for a long moment and then tilted his head to the side before leaning forward, capturing Draco's lips. They kissed very passionately and let all the pent up stress from the past horrible week out.
Minutes later, when both boys paused to catch their breath, Draco pushed Harry off of him and held him at arms length.
"Wait. I'm only saying this because I really care about you and I know you are still feeling the effects of the candy. I need to know that you truly want me, so I think you should take some time to think about it, all right? I want more than leftover emotions from a piece of candy – I want you to be my boyfriend. Committed in every sense and without any doubts." Draco said.
Harry couldn't speak so he just nodded his head. Then he entwined his fingers with the arm that was pushing him away. He lifted their laced fingers above Draco's head and leaned in for one more painfully slow kiss before letting go and walking back to the front of The Three Broomsticks, leaving Draco there panting against the side of the building.
-o-O-o-
Harry sat down in the first empty chair he came to, not wanting to take the chance that Graham was saving him a seat. Harry looked side to side and realized that he was sitting next to Ernie MacMillan of Hufflepuff and Millicent Bulstrode of Slytherin. Looking around, he noticed that all the tables had students of different Houses sitting at them. He passed over Graham's face quickly – not wanting to catch his eye and continued looking at the group of students. He really had to hand it to Hermione, because this was all her doing.
Colin Creevey was running around taking photo after photo of all the students. Many of them were still talking loud and being obnoxious. A bit was due to the sneaking out and some of the more extreme cases were probably due to the new Volcano Ash candy.
Draco walked in and Harry's eyes followed him to the seat next to Graham. Harry chuckled because apparently, he was right – Graham had been saving him a seat. When Harry looked at Graham, he looked very displeased at the turn of events. Draco sat down with a smug look on his face.
Harry ordered his butterbeer and motioned for the waitress to lean closer.
"Ma'am, I want to pay for the tab of the blond guy over there. But don't tell him who it's from." Harry said and slightly nodded in the direction of Draco.
Her face lit up and she said, "Of course!"
Harry wanted to give some kind of thanks to Draco, for the amazing journey he had sent him on.
Harry's table ordered some finger foods and a bunch of different drinks to try. When his third butterbeer came out, Harry looked over and noticed that a seat next to Hermione was now empty. He stood up and walked over carrying his full tankard.
"So it looks like you're having a good time for someone who was so against coming here in the first place!" Harry told her.
"Yeah, I admit that I am. But I'm starting to get nervous… we've been gone for a couple of hours now."
"Yeah, we'll head back soon. Where did Pansy go?"
"She went to talk to Draco. She says he looks different and wanted to know what's going on."
Harry started blushing.
"Harry, do you know why Draco's acting funny?"
"Yeah, I do." And he proceeded to tell her what happened earlier. When he finished with the story, she was covering her grin with her hands.
"That's great, Harry! I'm glad you finally realized how much you mean to him."
"Yeah, but now that I know, he wants me to take some time to think about it. Make sure I am serious first."
"I can understand that. He already knows he wants to spend the rest of his life with you – so I guess he wants you to be sure before you give him a commitment."
Sometime later, Hermione stood up and said, "Let's pay and get out of here. The sooner we get back, the less damage will be done."
"You hope!" Seamus added.
"Yeah, I do hope." Hermione muttered.
-o-O-o-
As the students were walking back in one giant group, there was a discussion whether or not they should put up the concealment charm before they made it to the castle. Some students thought they should do it as a precaution, other students thought it would be a waste of time and energy, because the teachers surely had realized by now that all of the seventh-years were missing.
In the end they did the concealment charm to appease the Slytherins – 'Why get yourself into trouble if no one has caught you in the first place?'
As they got closer to the front doors, they realized that it was all in vain.
"Get in now! The lot of you!" Professor McGonagall exclaimed. "You should be ashamed of yourselves! All of you head to the Great Hall this instant."
"Here it comes." Pansy whispered into Hermione's ear while squeezing her hand a little tighter.
They entered the Great Hall and sat down, but not in their usual House seats. It was so quiet that you could hear a house elf appear.
They waited in silence for about ten minutes before the doors slammed open and Professor Snape marched in with a severely grumpy look in his face; he was followed by all the Head of House teachers and Professor Dumbledore was last to enter the room.
"I am so disappointed, I don't know where to begin!" Professor McGonagall started. "You're supposed to be the roll models for the younger students! How dare you go off the castle grounds without permission! I want all the Prefects and the Head Boy and Girl up here immediately!
She continued, "Miss Granger, I am let down by you the most! You're Head Girl. You should have come to me and told me before the students had a chance to sneak off. I would think you'd put more value into Mister Potter's life – because you know that Bellatrix Lestrange has been threatening him!"
"I'm sorry ma'am. We did think about Harry though! We thought Harry would be safe because if Bellatrix Lestrange was waiting for him at Hogsmeade, it would be on a Saturday that she knew we were going into town! We doubted she would be waiting on just any random Saturday."
Ron spoke up, "Besides, she's no match for Harry!" Making Harry want to hide under the table.
"Who started this little adventure?" Professor Snape asked.
Everyone looked around to see who would take the blame. Finally Harry stood up.
"I did, sir."
A crooked smile appeared on the teacher's face. "Very well then, Potter. I have a special punishment picked out just for you."
"No, it was me!" Seamus said, standing up.
"No, I planned it." Said Justin Finch-Fletchley, standing up as well.
Suddenly, all of the Gryffindors, Hufflepuffs, and Ravenclaws stood up, shouting that it was them who started it.
Professor Snape looked excited that he could punish all the Houses, minus his.
Then Draco Malfoy stood up and everyone was shocked, even the teachers. The Slytherins followed suit and stood up with him. Every single student was now on their feet.
"Enough!" McGonagall yelled. "Fifty points from all four Houses! What do you think Professors? Detention, or should we cancel all future trips to Hogsmeade for the rest of the year for these students?"
While the Heads of Houses were discussing it, Dumbledore spoke up. "Next Saturday, instead of going to Hogsmeade with the rest of the school, the seventh years will attend classes all day. I must say that I am pleased to see that the Houses are no longer divided, however, it was a foolish thing to run off the castle grounds without letting anyone know. How are we to protect you if we don't know where you are?"
Snape turned to Dumbledore and said, "How is it that some irresponsible students can get away with sneaking off and the teachers are the ones that get punished?" Then Snape turned to look at all of the students an announce with venom, "Trust me when I say, I will make those of you in my Potions class pay for ruining my Saturday!"
"But Headmaster, that's all the punishment they get?" McGonagall said incredulously.
"All students will report for detention tomorrow at eight a.m. Consider your Sunday booked." Dumbledore said. "Now you may leave. Except for Mister Potter, Harry, please come here."
As all the students were standing up to leave, Harry walked over to Dumbledore.
"Yes, sir?"
"Harry, I want you to go to my office and wait for me. The password is licorice wands. I'll be a few minutes."
Wondering what Dumbledore could possibly want, Harry turned around and started heading out of the Great Hall. Hermione saw him and gave him a concerned look, but Harry just shrugged and headed towards the office.
Harry gave the password and went up the stairs. He walked into the office and sat down in the chair in front of the desk. While waiting for Dumbledore, he noticed the small bowl of candy on the desk and thinks back to the candy he ate earlier.
Suddenly, he remembered the Sorting Hat and stands up to look for it. He spots it on a chair, beside the door.
He picked up the hat and placed it on his head.
"Ah, Harry Potter. Come to visit me again?"
"Yes, I have a question about the match you gave me."
"Draco Malfoy, I presume."
"Yes, him. If you can, please tell me why you matched me up with him. He was my highest match, at a 98 percent."
"Yes, I remember. You two were the easiest couple to place together. I realize there have always been issues between you two, but don't you feel it? You two are perfect for each other."
"Perfect? Then why did you only give us a 98 percent then?"
"Well that's easy. I took off one point from you for your failure to realize this and a point off him for his failure to act on it."
Harry heard someone opening the door, so he thanked the Hat for its answer and hurried to sit down in a chair. Looking up, he saw Dumbledore walking in.
"I'm sorry, sir, I know sneaking off was a stupid thing to do."
"Don't worry Harry, I already knew where you were. Madame Rosmerta contacted me when she saw all you students at Hogsmeade today. She knows that you weren't supposed to show up until next weekend and didn't want me to be concerned. She kept an eye on you. I didn't tell the other teachers, because well, I wanted their reactions to be dramatic and scare some sense into the lot of you."
Harry was shocked. "Okay sir, then why did you want to see me?"
"I noticed this past week you have been looking very down and I am concerned about you. Care to tell me what's been going on that has you looking so depressed?"
"Well, I was upset about my match."
"Your Quill-Pal match?"
"Yes… you see, the Sorting Hat matched me up with-"
"Draco Malfoy, correct?"
"Yes, how did you know?"
"Ah, I always though you two would be great together once you learned to overcome your childhood rivalry. So, I take it that once you met - things didn't go too well?"
"No, sir. I kind of blew up at him and didn't believe him."
"I'm not surprised. But, I hope you give it some serious thought before you dismiss him completely."
"I will, sir."
"Good. Are you getting better sleep? Madame Pomfrey told me she had to give you some sleeping draught."
"I'm feeling a bit better, and haven't had any nightmares for a couple of days."
"Good, good. Well come to me if you need anything."
"Thank you." Harry said, standing up.
Harry headed off to Gryffindor tower. He knew he had a lot to think about.
-o-O-o-
When Harry walked through the portrait, Seamus rushed over to him.
"You didn't get in trouble did you?"
"No, it's alright." Harry answered.
"Good, here." Seamus said as he shoved a paper into his hand.
Harry looked down and saw it was a party invitation for next Sunday. The Hufflepuff students were throwing their second party of the year.
"It should be a good party." Seamus said.
"Yeah, I'm sure we'll be needing one - considering that all of us will be severely punished the day before!"
"I'm dreading Potions and Transfigurations."
"I think all of us are. Anyway, I'm off to bed. Goodnight everyone." Harry said as he headed up the stairs.
After he changed and got ready for bed, he was starting to crawl into his bed when he suddenly decided to pull out a piece of parchment and his quill.
When he finished writing his letter, he put it in his mailbox.
-o-O-o-
Draco had been lying in bed, wondering why Harry was called to Dumbledore's office when he saw something across the room start to glow. He looked in the direction of the light and his heart skipped a beat. 'No, it can't be my mailbox.' He thought. But he decided to get up and check anyway.
He couldn't suppress his smile when he realized that in fact it was his mailbox that was glowing. The room's lights were turned off but the boys always kept a few candles burning at night, so when Draco took the parchment from his mailbox, he didn't have to use Lumos to read it.
Draco carried the parchment over to his bed.
Dear Mischief,
I've missed communicating with you. I hope you don't mind this letter, after everything that happened today. I feel bad that everyone got in trouble because of us Gryffindors, but I still had a great time.
Tomorrow's detention and next Saturday's classes don't sound very fun, but I think it will be worth it. I hope you agree, because I might never have realized that you were serious about caring for me. I'm sorry that I have a hard time trusting people, but I really want to learn to trust you.
That candy was amazing. I have only tried Dandy Candy once… Ron gave it to me and I don't know what I was thinking by accepting it. I'll just say that he was doing something in the bathroom with it and after I ate it, I felt disgusted for about an hour! So, the experience today was obviously far better.
Goodnight,
Jolt
-o-O-o-
Harry was lying in bed, hoping to get a response, but trying not to get his hopes up too high. Suddenly, his mailbox was glowing and he hopped out of bed to get the letter.
Dear Jolt,
I have also missed getting letters from you.
I am glad you found the candy that I tried to throw away. I wanted to give it to you, but I talked myself out of it at the last moment.
Thank you for picking up my tab at the Three Broomsticks. It was very unexpected and made Graham very jealous. I think you'll have some explaining to do at some point. He's been pouting all night.
Go get some sleep. I'm sure we'll need it for detention tomorrow.
Sweet dreams,
Mischief
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Note: I wasn't sure whether to include the Sunday detention or not. I opted for not (meaning I don't plan on covering it in the next chapter), but if you really want me to include it, I can always edit this chapter. Let me know!
Also: This chapter had a mind of it's own – but I hope you still enjoyed it.
