Chapter 11

Sugar, we are glad to hear that school has been going so well for you! It's sounds like nothing but excitement with the Tri-Wizard Tournament. Please let us know! We hope Hogwarts will be able to win! Your Dad and I have been doing well but missing you terribly!

We will be staying in London for the summer and it looks like you'll be able to come back to Hogwarts for your fifth year! I know how much you want to stay in one school from now on.

Your father has nothing nice to say when you brought up your boy problems and you'll be relieved to hear I made sure he didn't show up at school demanding to know who this mysterious boy is and why he's making you upset.

Stay out of trouble and I think you should do what you feel is best regarding the boy. I wouldn't judge him too harshly just yet. Love mom

Smiling at my mother's letter I put it with the rest in my night stand. I guess she could be right. I was still trying to keep the lines open between Malfoy and I. He was more annoying now that he was determined to stop talking to me.

Feeling bold, I grabbed a piece of parchment scribbled a note and headed straight out to mail it. Let just see if my mother's intuition was right.

'Hello Eva.' Harry remarks stepping into the owlery

'Hello. Enjoying your Sunday?' I ask hanging back to let him take care of his business

'Not really since it's Sunday and that means tomorrow is Monday.' Harry remarks after watching the owl fly off

'True. Are you heading back to the castle or no?' I remark glancing at him

It took most of the year for him to finally warm up to me. I was by no means best friends with him and he didn't divulge about his life to me. Not that I expected him to.

'Yes, I'm heading back.' Harry states pushing his glasses up to regard me

'Want some company?'

'Sure.' Harry replies smiling at me as we walk down the stairs

'So, how's life? Have they told you yet about the last task for the tournament?' I remark trying to make conversation

'They did actually. It's going to be a maze.' Harry remarks

'Hm. Obviously it's going to be difficult, especially when you think of a maze. You just think of little kid ones that are super easy.'

'Yes, there'll be creatures, and challenges. They were very vague about it but I do know they put Hagrid in charge of the creatures so I'm hoping he'll give me some insight.' Harry remarks as we pick up the path down the hill heading for the castle.

'Hm, I would say that's a good start for a plan. You know Hagrid better than anyone but… if you would ask me. I would say that any creature we've been learning about, especially this year. I could safely say they'll be in the maze.'

'That's what Ron, Hermione and I were thinking too!' Harry states with a smile 'I've been studying the creatures we've learned and working spells.'

'Good. Sounds like you have an idea on what to hopefully plan for. Is it weird having a year without Quidditch?'

'Yes! I keep thinking that I need to get up for practices or that I need to get my homework done.' Harry responds excitedly

We spent the rest of the time talking about flying and Quidditch. I think this is the first time I've talked one on one with Harry. He always seems busy or busy with Ron and Hermione

'Do you know yet what you'll do for the summer or if you'll be coming back next year?' Harry asks holding the doors open for me

'Actually, my parents just wrote to me.' I began waiting for him after a few students snuck through while he was opening the door, 'We'll be staying in London. Probably at some rented house, or suite for the summer. So far they've told me that I'll be here again next year.'

'That's great!' Harry remarks with a smile

'Yeah, I'm glad that they are letting me stay another year. What about you, any fun plans for the summer?' I state as we get on the moving staircase

'No. I'll be back at my aunt and uncles house for the summer.' Harry replies

'I'm sorry well, maybe you can try and visit friends during the summer. Get a break between being back with your aunt and uncle.' I suggest as we head back into the common room

'Yeah! It's possible.' Harry remarks

'Harry!' Ron exclaim seeing us both walk in 'Tell Hermione that helping me with my essay is a good thing.'

'Looks like I have intervening to do.' Harry remarks to me with a smile before we part ways.

Heading back to my room I crash on the bed and relax- Tap. Tap.

Huh? Looking around for the source of the noise I find an owl outside my window. Scrambling off the bed I let the owl in and retrieve the note.

Meet me on the Astronomy towers tonight.

Looks like the cards are in my hand. I think smirking at the note. Glancing down I smile at the owl as I hand her a treat

'You just tell him I'll be there. Ok?'

The owl turns and flies back out the window leaving me to close the window and contemplate what I should say when we meat up. Plopping back down in bed there was only one thought in my mind. I'm pathetic. Here I am with a common room filled with eligible bachelors and I'm pinning for the one that's trying to get rid of me.

With that thought I get out of bed and head to the common room as the Weasley Twins are causing commotion. I squeeze between Lavender and Dean and watch the hilarity.

'We were wondering if you were ever going to show.' Lavender whispered in my ear before continuing 'Well… more like the person on your left really.'

She nudges me and I glance over at Dean who has the biggest grin on his face. He was preoccupied to notice two girls observing him

'No.' I state but smirking all the same at Lavender

'Yes. He kept looking around and every time I would ask, he would just mumble something.' Lavender whispers nudging me some more

'So. That still doesn't hint towards anything you are suggesting.' I whisper back when laughter erupted in the room

Lavender just rolls her eyes and shoves me a bit making me almost fall into Deans arms making the both of us jump in shock.

'Sorry!' I state pulling my hands off him and turning to glare at Lavender

'It's okay Eva. Everything all right?' Dean remarks with a soft smile

'Everything's good.'

He smiles back and focuses back on the entertainment in front of us. Glancing about I see Neville off to the side as well as Ginny who was chatting with girls from her grade. On the other side, I found The Golden Trio whispering at a table away from ears. I wondered what was going on that they always seemed to be doing that.

No matter. We all stayed up late goofing around until everyone slowly went to bed before classes resume tomorrow. Following the others, I laid in bed pretending to sleep. Hours later I change into leggings and a sweatshirt, I grab my wand and snuck out into the halls and quietly make my way to the Astronomy Towers. Praying I wouldn't run into anyone.

Shutting the wooden doors, I shivered as a cold wind blew through me. God its chilly up here! Glancing about I find that I'm the first one here.

Venturing off I wander about, shocked at how much the moonlight gave o-

'So, you came after all.' a voice called making me jump

'God! You scared me to death!' I state shoving my wand back in place and looking at him

'You should be aware of your surroundings more.' Draco retorts and in the moonlight, I can see an eye brow quirked

'Whatever.' I state turning back to face the Quidditch fields

'I heard a rumor that the third task is in a maze. Sounds pretty lame for a final task.' Draco remarks following my eye sight

'I don't think it'll be anywhere near lame.' I reply glancing at him 'I'm more curious on how the maze will challenge them.'

'I suppose so. Come.' Draco states pulling on my arm, 'It'll be warmer closer to the castle.'

Relenting I let him lead me to the corner spot that had a bench for us to sit on. Glancing about I was curious to why he picked this spot of all places.

'There's more privacy here and less chance of getting over heard by the teachers walking around the castle.' Draco remarks as if he heard my question

'I was just wondering that.' I state smirking at him

'Well, you were the one that wanted to meet.' Draco retorts looking up at the sky

'Yes, that's true.' I state, a little unsure of what I should do now that we are here

'So, you're still wanting to be stubborn.' Draco remarks glancing at me before continuing 'Trying to make sure we still talk?'

'Of course.' I reply with a smirk 'I'm not so easy to push away. Before we know it, it'll be summer and I'm sure we probably won't be seeing each other then.'

He just chuckles at my remark and shakes his head continuing to look up at the sky.

'You weren't lying that you were determined.' Draco murmurs

'Yup. Plus, how else am I going to convince Snape that I'm good in Potions.' I state elbowing him

'Ow.'

'Stop that didn't even hurt.' I state rolling my eyes

'Will you be going back to the States after this year ends?' Draco askes glancing at me

'No, my parents just sent me a letter telling me that we'll be staying in London for the summer and then as of right now I'll be returning again next year.' I state shivering slightly when a cold wind blew our way.

'I see.'

'Yup. It's great I was bothering them that I didn't want to get transferred again. I would like to finish my schooling here.' I remark playing with the hem of my hoodie

'Well that's a good thing.' Draco remarks

'Yep. I just figured since you're so adamant of not being friends that I would try to continue to bug you.' I tease

'Are you sure you weren't sorted into the wrong house?' Draco remarks looking at me, 'You sure do act like a Slytherin at times.'

'Hm… if I was I don't know anything about it.' I reply smirking up at him, 'plus could you really handle be being in the same house as you?'

'Possibly.' Draco remarks with a smirk. 'We should get back before anyone notices.'

'Thanks.' I remark smiling at him as we walk to the door

'Of course.'

Once back in the castle we went our separate ways. Turning to look at him once more, I had a feeling that even if I tried, he was right. After this year things would change. I only began to wonder what exactly that would mean.