Chapter 7: Friends again

"I would say that we are," Luna smiled and a wand lit, making the two pull away from each other.

"Hi," Ron and Hermione greeted.

"Not alone," Luna finished and Harry sighed.

"Yeah."

"I'll just see you tomorrow," Luna answered and left the library.

"You guys have really bad timing," Harry sighed.

"We need to talk and we are tired of you pushing us away," Hermione sighed and Ron nodded.

"Do you ever say anything," Harry asked Ron.

"I don't know what to say, I was stupid to keep something from you but you need to forgive us," Ron replied.

"I don't want to talk right now," Harry shook his head.

"Look Harry we want to apologize," Ron spouted.

"You feel better now?" Harry asked.

""Harry we were stupid to think that you wouldn't find out and we should have been up front with you to begin with," Hermione confessed.

"We are sorry Harry," Ron finished.

Harry turned around and faced his two friends," I can't believe you guys would do that to me, you know that I wouldn't care that you two had gotten together, Harry sighed

"We're sorry mate, we really are," Ron replied.

"Well fine, I guess I could forgive you, just don't do it again," Harry said with a smile.

Hermione and Ron smiled and Hermione gave Harry a hug. "Ok, ok geez don't kill me," Harry said taking brown hair out of his mouth.

"Well, now let's get to bed, we have class tomorrow," Hermione said and led the way back to the common room, Harry and Ron doing their usual eye roll.

"I have missed nothing," Harry smiled.

"Nothing at all," Ron agreed, "Chess?"

"Alright."

The next day was one of the best day's he had ever had. Harry had all classes with Ron and Hermione, and Luna made sure to give them space, giving time to let Harry remember his friends. Harry and Ron spent most of the class time making fun of the teachers and making jokes while Hermione scolded at them which only made Ron and Harry laugh harder which caused them to have a detention. The day also went particularly well since Ron and Hermione had caught Harry up on what was happening in the world outside the one that he had been in with Luna the past few days, or was it weeks, Harry didn't quite know, and in return Harry told Ron and Hermione about what had been going on in his life. Harry had a fun time hanging out with them again, feeling the content of life coming back.

"Snape bugs me," Ron growled as they walked to Charms.

"I agree," Harry nodded.

"What did he do?" Hermione asked, putting her planner in her bag.

"Gave me detention, again," Ron groaned.

"He has it out for you," Harry pointed out.

"I know, he sucks," Ron whined.

"Do I now Mr. Weasley?" Snape asked and the trio turned around.

"No sir," Ron shook his head.

"Another detention then tomorrow Mr. Weasley," Snape sneered and walked away.

"Yep, he has it out for you," Harry and Hermione nodded, leaving Ron to groan.

Around lunchtime, Harry, Ron, and Hermione entered the Great hall, joining Neville for lunch.

"It's nice to be back into a room," Harry smiled, grabbing a roll from Ron.

"I do like the groove we got back," Hermione nodded and the boys looked at her strangely, "What?"

The boys looked away and Harry started to stuff mashed potatoes in his mouth.

"When did you become Ron?" Neville joked and Ron threw a roll at Neville.

The group laughed at jokes and spoke of classes when a familiar person sat next to Harry.

"Hewwo," Harry greeted, trying to chew his food.

"Do you think we could talk Harry?" Cho asked, pushing her black hair behind her ear.

"Swer," Harry shrugged and followed Cho out of the Great hall, a roll in his hand.

Harry followed Cho to the kitchen portrait, still chewing, as Cho fidgeted with her hands, "I wanted to talk to you about last year," Cho started.

"Owy," Harry nodded.

"Do you think we could- I don't know try again?" Cho asked and Harry looked at her strange, "Okay, I don't have the courage to talk to you about this right now, so do you think we could talk about this in the library after lunch?" Cho asked and Harry nodded, still unsure of what she wanted to talk to him about.

Cho smiled and walked away from Harry and smiled at a stern looking Ginny before disappearing behind a corner.

"Wha?" Harry asked, finally swallowing all his food.

"You're just going to talk to Cho like that?" Ginny asked.

"We didn't do anything Gin," Harry defended.

"So Luna can know about this?" Ginny wondered.

"Ginny, Luna can know about anything," Harry answered, looking strangely at Ginny.

"Fine," Ginny rolled her eyes, "She is looking for you by the way."

"Where?" Harry asked, smiling.

"The library, she stopped looking a few minutes ago," Ginny answered.

"Thanks Gin," Harry smiled and walked in the direction of the library.

A few moments later Harry walked into the library and searched for his blonde girlfriend, wondering if it would matter to Luna if he spoke to Cho.

"Looking for someone?" Hermione asked and Harry smiled at her.

"Yeah, have you seen Luna?" Harry asked and Hermione thought for a moment.

"Nope, but I just got here," Hermione answered and Harry sat next to her.

"What are you doing Hermione?"

"Some homework, I need it for Charms class," Hermione nodded and Harry looked at her oddly.

"You do know your weird right?" Harry asked and Hermione glared at him.

"Hi Harry," A voice greeted and Harry turned around, expecting to see Luna

"Oh, you're not Luna."

"No Harry, I'm not," Cho replied, "Uh are you ready to talk? I thought we could walk around the grounds," Cho suggested.

"Walk?" Harry asked.

"Yes, a walk to talk about last year, we talked about it a few moments ago," Cho replied.

"We did?" Harry replied trying to remember.

"You couldn't have forgotten," Cho countered.

"Sorry Cho, I did forget," Harry apologized, "We can go on that walk."

"I don't think that, that is a good idea," Hermione cut in.

"Why?' Cho asked.

"Hey mate," Ron greeted and the two boys stepped to the side, away from the girls.

"How are ya?"

"Bored, Hermione insisted on working this afternoon," Ron sighed, "What is going on there?"

"Hermione doesn't want me to talk to Cho," Harry replied.

"Why?"

"Because she likes to play my mother," Harry shrugged and Ron nodded in agreement.

"I don't think he should talk to you given the circumstances," Hermione continued to argue.

"What circumstances?" Cho asked.

"Ow," Harry yelped and the two girls looked over at Harry, "What was that?"

"Hello Harry, Ronald," A brunette greeted.

"Don't call me that, Luna calls me that," Ron asked.

"Why did you poke me with your wand?" Harry asked.

"Your in front of the book I wanted," the girl replied.

"Oh sorry," Harry apologized and moved away.

"And I heard you were looking for me," The girl answered.

"Luna?"

"Yes," Luna answered.

"What did you do to your hair?" Ron wondered.

"A boy did it," Luna answered, "I'm looking for the counter potion."

"People are jerks," Harry sighed and ran his fingers through Luna's hair, "I like it though."

"It makes me feel dirty," Luna replied and Harry couldn't help but smile.

"Luna you can back me up on this one," Hermione called and Luna turned her attention to the girls.

"What can I do?" Luna asked.

"Cho thinks that Harry should go on a walk with her to talk," Hermione replied.

"I think it is a good idea," Luna smiled and Hermione looked at her strangely.

"What?"

"Well Harry and Cho dated, they obviously have some feelings left because, if I'm not mistaken, Cho was Harry's first kiss and crush, so it is only natural that they need to talk," Luna replied.

"I give up," Hermione sighed and sat back down by her books.

"Thank you Luna," Cho smiled and pulled a strand of hair behind her ear, "So do you want to go now?"

"Uh yeah sure," Harry nodded then turned to Luna, "Are you okay with this?"

"Of course Harry," Luna assured, "Have fun."

"I'll meet you when I'm done?"

"If you like," Luna answered.

"I do," Harry nodded.

"Okay then," Luna agreed and Harry kissed her on the cheek before leaving the library with Cho.

"So what are you doing this afternoon?" Ron asked and Luna looked at him dreamily, "Okay," Ron nodded and went to sit next to Hermione.