Unexpected Questions
Chapter Two
Will They Understand?
Harry had decided that he'd write them both a letter explaining, as he couldn't face them and tell them. They wouldn't understand, they wouldn't have let him get his point across.
'This is the easiest way' Harry reassured himself.
At that moment Ron and Hermione entered the Common Room, arguing about some essay Ron hadn't started yet for Snape. "I bet Harry's made a start on his" Hermione resorted too."Actually, I haven't. I'll do it tomorrow, before the ball. But, right now you two should go to your dormitories, I heard someone left you both a letter." Harry said, trying to hid his discomfort. Ron and Hermione exchanged looks then went up the stairs and parted separate ways to go to there dorms. There was a letter on both there beds, guarded by an owl who was given specific instructions to only let either Ron or Hermione read it. They were both more or less the same, just structured and worded differently depending on the person. Harry knew that he'd have to put more effort into Ron's letter, he wouldn't understand, and he wouldn't like it. But he knew Hermione would understand, she might not like it, but at least she'd understand. Upstairs in the girls dorm, Hermione had found her letter on her bed, guarded by Hedwig. When Hedwig saw Hermione she flew off out of the window, soaring through the air. Hermione unfolded her letter and started to read it.Hermione,
I know this is going to be difficult to understand, but just please, carry on reading to the end, no matter if you like it or not. I have a date to the Halloween Ball tomorrow. I'm going with Draco.. I know you're not going to like it, I just hope you understand. He's a different person now Voldemorts gone, now that he doesn't have his family pressuring him into things just expecting him to do things because they did. You've seen the changes in him, you can't say you haven't. I talk to him more than you think, and he's alright. It's still Malfoy, but he's better.. He's different almost. Just let this run it's course because, well, I do like him Hermione. I don't know why, after all he's done, but then again he could say the same about me considering I practically chucked his father in Azkaban and threw away the key. Just, don't try and talk me out of this, it's going to happen no matter what. I just thought I should tell you guys first instead of just showing up with him, you'd think it was a joke.
Please try and support me with this, because I know Ron probably won't,
Harry
Hermione just sat there staring at the letter, not believing what she just read. She'd support Harry, of course she would, but she didn't like this. Draco was going to hurt him, and when that day came, she'd be there ready to catch Harry when he falls.
Meanwhile, Ron was sat on his bed re-reading his letter for the fifth time, it just wouldn't sink in.Ron,
I know you're not going to understand this, and I know you're definitely not going to like it, but I have to tell you, I mean I can't just walk in there with him. I'm going to the Halloween Ball with Draco. I don't really know what I can say to stop you going off on one, or just avoiding me because you don't know what to say. I just want you too support me on this, you're my mate and I'm going to need you,
I hope you can at least try and understand,
Harry.
After five minutes of waiting, nervous in the Common Room, Harry looked up and saw Ron and Hermione making there way towards him. Hermione smiled slightly at him, he knew she'd stick by him, but Ron gave nothing away in his expression.
'I hate it when he does that.' Thought Harry.
After what seemed like forever, Ron finally spoke.
"So let me get this straight. You are going to the Ball, with Malfoy?""Yes. I know this is weird -""-Damn right!" Ron exclaimed."- But, just support me on this one? I know you're never really going to get used to it, but try to?" Harry pleaded."Alright, but it doesn't mean I'm talking to the ferret." Ron stated.
"For Merlin's sake Ronald, grow up. Yes, it's unexpected and different but we need to get used to it. Harry's our friend!" Hermione said, annoyance ringing in her voice.
Harry turned to Hermione and smiled. "I'm going to go get some lunch, coming?" Harry asked, not really bothered about the answer. He had too much to think about."We've already eaten." Hermione replied apologetically. "See you later though""Sure" was all Harry replied. With one last look at Ron, who was looking at the floor as if it was the most interesting thing he'd ever seen, he sighed and went to the Great Hall, leaving Ron and Hermione to talk about him and Draco in his absence.