NEW GIRL

A Harry Potter FanFiction

Chapter Ten

The rest of the day passed without conflict. In fact, the whole week passed by pretty uneventfully. Harry and Monique still were not talking to each other, but Hermione and Ron had made up. Hermione even listened to Monique's side of the story. Although she wasn't happy with the pairing, she thought no less of Monique and was happy to sit and chat with us. Harry would not even look me in the eye. I didn't understand his behaviour. Surely, he knew that I would side with Monique. Boys were stupid.

Saturday arrived. I awoke with a start as Monique jumped on my bed.

"Mooooooooooooong!" she whined.

"Whaaaaaaaaaat?" I groaned back.

"We've got that gathering tonight and I've got nothing to wear!"

"Hmmm? What gathering?" I feigned ignorance. I knew fully well what she was talking about.

"The Slytherin one! You promised you'd go!"

I looked up at her face. Her eyes scanned mine. To be truthful the thought of seeing Theo at this gathering was the only thing that had kept me going through the week.

"Oh yeah. I remember now. Perhaps we could make a quick trip to Hogsmeade?"

Monique's face brightened.

"I'd never thought of that. That is why I love you." She bent down kissed my forehead and went off to the bathroom.

Monique almost skipped down the stairs towards the Great Hall.

"Why so happy this morning? The week has been pretty shit." I asked.

"Exactly," She smiled "I'm sick of all the drama and I'm beyond caring. From now on I am happy." She stopped for a moment, "Plus I get to see Draco tonight. I haven't seen him all week. We're trying to spend less time together so it's more exciting when we do see each other."

I guess that made sense.

We continued down the stairs and walked over to the Gryffindor table. I looked up and down. Where were we going to sit? Nobody really wanted to be associated with us, because everyone wanted to be on Harry's good side. I looked over to Monique and watched in amazement as she went over to Harry, Ron and Hermione and took her place next to Harry. I sat down next to her. My mouth still wide. Harry shot her a scathing look as she reached for a piece of toast.

"Oh Harry, get over it." Monique said calmly as she buttered her toast.

"Do not think that this is ok, just because you have decided to sit with us. Right guys?" Harry said, looking to Ron and Hermione for back up. Both of them shifted uneasily in their seats.

"She's dating Draco Malfoy for fucks sake!" He cried, his voice breaking ever so slightly.

"Nobody cares Harry, except you. Times are changing." Monique said softly.

"You do know his parents are Death Eaters."

"I'm not in love with his parents. I'm in love with him." This time Monique's voice was so quiet you could barely hear her. "I don't want to fight with you Harry. Not about something this petty. It is not just hurting us, but it is hurting everyone around us. Ron and Hermione have to walk on eggshells around you; nobody wants to partner with me in class because they're afraid of you and well, what about Mong?" Monique turned to face me "You're treating her like she's the one in the wrong." I looked over at Harry. You could see he was taking everything in.

"I'm not forgiving you for this." He said cautiously.

"I'm not asking you to." Monique replied quickly.

He searched her face and sighed.

"Ok, just so we're clear on that."

Monique smiled and pulled him into a head locked.

"Missed ya doofus."

Monique and I strolled along the laneway that lead us back to Hogwarts. Summer was still lingering so we could still get away with wearing short dresses. As we dawdled along, chatting idly about whether Hermione waxes her eyebrows or not, a familiar voice called out.

"Mon? Mon!" We both lifted our heads and looked around. Walking towards us was Draco and he was accompanied by Theo. My heart skipped a beat. He looked absolutely delicious in his fitted white linen shirt and khaki shorts, his sleaves rolled up in the heat.

"Draco!" Monique called out, waving like a fool. We fastened out pace.

"Hey babes" Draco cooed as we got closer, lightly placing a kiss on Monique's lips, "and Mong, you're looking radiant.' I smiled broadly. I could see why Monique had fallen for him. He was somewhat charming.

"Hi Theo." Monique said, as her hand snaked around Draco. Theo gave her the slightest of nods.

"You remember Mong right?" Draco asked Theo.

"I'm sure he knows Mong pretty well, right Theo?" Monique winked. Theo and I both looked uneasily at each other.

"Woman! Stop with all this." Draco said, slapping her arse.

"Well, this is just too much fun." I said smiling forcefully, "But we better get going. We've got stuff to do before tonight."

"What stuff?" Theo said suddenly.

"Hmmm?" I asked surprised.

"What kind of stuff do you have to do?"

"Well, uh, there's…" I stumbled over the words as I looked into his deep blue eyes. I took a deep breath and calmed myself.

"Well, we have to shower, shave, wax, do our hair, make up, eat, get dressed, the list is endless Theo."

"I don't get why you bother so much." Theo said softly, "I'm sure you look beautiful without it." I swallowed hard.

Draco looked at us both suspiciously, while Monique beamed.

"Ok, well, we better go. Love you." Monique said brightly, kissing Draco's forehead. Draco was still staring at Theo and I.

"Love you too Theo." She said, kissing his forehead as well. He looked slightly confused as we headed off back towards Hogwarts.