Scene 5: The Backlash
A/N: Extra chapter and please review! I would really like to know what people think of this story, what could be improved, etc. I still want to expand on this story and need constructive criticism.
Afternoon of June 9, Ginny and Harry's kitchen/living room area
Harry and Astoria walked through the front door. Astoria pushed Harry onto the couch and stared down at him like a mother hen.
"What is so urgent that you had to drag me back home, Astoria?"
"How could you do this to him? How could you do this to Ginny?"
"You know."
"Of course I know," exclaimed Astoria as she began her rant, "It wasn't going to stay a secret forever. Did you think that I wouldn't tell Draco about what's been going on? I'm sure Ginny isn't going to keep her mouth shut and will brag about the baby especially to Draco. You know how they can't stand each other. They only tolerate each other for you. I just wished you didn't avoid him this whole time. He was devastated when I told him yesterday. Why didn't you tell them?"
"I was already planning on breaking up with Ginny the day she told me about the baby."
"Ah…you chickened out."
"Of course I did. My girlfriend just told me she was pregnant. What was I going to do afterwards, break up with her?"
"Well…no."
"Thank you."
"It still doesn't excuse you. And Draco?"
"I couldn't…I…he was so happy when I finally decided I was going to break up with her. He's been waiting for months."
"I know it's been months. I'm aware of the cheating."
"I'm sorry."
"I know and I can almost understand. I'm learning to move forward and know that sometimes you can't help who you fall in love with. Doesn't mean I'm not still mad," Astoria teased.
Harry ruefully smiled.
"Why can't all my friends be like you?"
"I'm one of a kind."
They both laugh.
"Do you have any way to fix things?"
"Do you have any suggestions?"
"No."
"What do you mean 'no'?"
"Exactly what it means. You got yourself into this mess. You have to figure it out on your own."
"Now, I know why my friends are not like you."
"Oh. Ha, ha. Look, I have to get to work. Talk to them. I don't think I've ever seen Draco so distraught."
"I will."
Astoria left. Harry got up and walked over to the fridge to get a bottle of water. He leaned against the counter while gulping down his water hoping to soothe his soul. Harry wasn't looking forward to what happened next. He threw the bottle in the bin and left his apartment. The bedroom door opened; Ginny walked out to lean against the doorframe and crossed her arms.
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