The next morning Haley and Hermione were seen entering the great hall at breakfast singing.
"Is that why you wanted a love song? Cause you asked for it. Cause you need one. You see, I'm not gonna write you a love song cause you tell me it's make or break in this. If you're on your way, I'm not gonna write you to stay. If heart is no more in it I don't want it for a minute. Babe! I want the seven seas and to believe that there's a reason to write you a love song today."
When they finished they burst into laughter and sat at their table. They didn't even care that everyone was staring at them or talking about them. Neither of them really had any friends but now they had each other. They sat and ate. They had a lot more in common than they thought. They even put the same food on their plates. They had a good laugh when they noticed this.
Then a boy with flaming red hair sat down next to Haley. "So you must be Haley Potter," he said completely ignoring Hermione.
"Actually that's not my name anymore. I changed it to Haley Jovi Menzel."
"Whatever," was all he said as he filled his plate and began to eat.
Hermione noticed he didn't introduce himself so she did it for him, "This is Ron Weasley. He's in our year." By her tone Haley could tell Hermione didn't like him.
"What are you even doing here, Her-my- won?" Ron asked mispronouncing her name on purpose.
"I'm eating breakfast with my friend," Hermione said holding ground.
"Look, I'm sure your imaginary friend will follow you if you leave," Ron said through a mouthful of egg.
"She means me," Haley said starting to dislike this guy.
"WAIT! You're friends with Stranger?" Ron asked. His mouth was agape and Haley could see that it was full of food.
"Charming and yes."
"Why?"
"I like her and we're roommates."
"Well if you want to be friends with a roommate be friends with Lavender. She may be stupid but at least she's hot."
"Look, Ron Weasley, I am friends with Lavender but I have more in common with Hermione. I don't see how it's any of your business anyways."
"Wow, Potter. You're feisty! I like it. We should go out."
"No! Look Hermione I have to go. I'm supposed to meet Lily to discuss things for my music class. Then she and James wanted talk with me. It's gonna be a long day. Save me a seat at supper?"
"Sure thing," Hermione said, "And if you need anything just come find me." She knew this conversation would be hard. Then Haley headed up to the staff table ignoring Ron.
She walked up to Lily who was still eating. "Oh, sweetheart, you're already ready?"
"Yeah but don't rush I just needed an excuse to leave the table."
"Why?"
"I was afraid if I stayed there any longer I might punch Ron Weasley in the face."
Minerva overheard this and said, "You wouldn't have been the first. When Ms. Brown refused to date him he went crazy. He almost attacked her but Dean Thomas was there and he set him straight."
Haley paled at this information and James noticed and asked, "What's wrong?"
"He asked me out and I said no," Haley said looking down at the Gryffindor table.
"Haley, if he gives you any trouble come to one of us, okay?" Lily said.
Haley nodded.