Chapter 6

The gang began heading off to potions. Today they were to work in pairs to brew a memory potion. Mildred worked with Ron, Maud with Hermione and Enid with Harry just like she said where she began interrogating Harry.

"So Harry that's a really nice locket Mildred has," said Enid

"Yeah, I know," said Harry "I wonder who sent it to her"

"Look, Harry," said Enid "I know you've got a crush on Mildred so you're the only one who could've sent it to her. Don't be embarrassed to tell her yourself cause I know she likes you as well so just tell her it was you that sent the locket then ask her out."

"Enid, I'm going to be one hundred per cent honest with you" said Harry "I do like Millie, I really do but it wasn't me that sent her the locket"

Enid was shocked, "Are you sure?" asked Enid.

"Positive" replied Harry.

"But you admit you do like her?" asked Enid.

"Yes, I do, I really do." Said Harry "She's really nice and she really gets me but I just wasn't sure if she felt the same way. But you said so yourself she does like me?"

"Absolutely," said Enid "And now that you know she feels the same way you should ask her out."

"I don't think so," said Harry

"What?" exclaimed Enid, quietly "Why not? You like her don't you?"

"Of course I do. It's just…."

"What? Come one, Harry, you can tell me"

"She's got a secret admirer and whoever it is will probably have a better shot with her"

"What are you talking about? Mildred likes you. She doesn't even know who this secret admirer of hers is so how would she know if she's even going to like him. In fact when she got the locket this morning she was really hoping it would be from you."

"Really?" asked Harry in disbelief

"Of course. So stop worrying about her rejecting you and liking this pother bloke cause she won't. Ask her out." Said Enid

"Alright, I'll do it." Said Harry, "I'll ask her to the Hogsmeade trip this weekend"

Later that afternoon Mildred and Maud were hanging around in their dormitory when Enid came in.

"So?" asked Maud

"So, what?" asked Enid.

Mildred rolled her eyes, "How did it go with Harry?" asked Mildred.

"Oh, right of course," exclaimed Enid "Well, I found out it wasn't Harry that sent you the locket…"

Before Enid could continue Mildred exclaimed, "I knew it! I knew it was too good to be true."

"Calm down Millie and let me finish," said Enid "Harry may not have sent you that locket but that doesn't mean he doesn't have a crush on you."

Mildred's face suddenly brightened up as Enid said this. Was it true? Did Harry really have a crush on her?

"Wait, are you saying what I think you're saying?" asked Mildred.

"Indeed I am," said Enid, smirking, "Harry admitted to having a crush on you and I managed to convince him to ask you out."

"What?!" exclaimed Mildred in disbelief "Are you serious? You better not be messing with me, Enid"

"I would never do that to you Millie," said Enid "I'm serious. Any minute now he'll be asking you to the upcoming trip to Hogsmeade this weekend."

Millie could hardly believe what she was hearing. Harry does like her and he's going to ask her out. She could hardly contain all the happiness that was filling within her. But at the same time she was nervous about the date and was worried she would make a fool of herself and make Harry lose interest in her.

"Oh, no what if I mess up on this date? What if I make a spectacle of myself and Harry never talks to me again? What if Ethel finds out and ruins the date?" she exclaimed.

"Relax, Millie," said Maud, trying to comfort her friend "You're not going to make a fool of yourself. Just be confident, be yourself and you'll be fine. As for Ethel, Enid and I will make sure she doesn't ruin anything for you and Harry. Won't we, Enid?"

"Of course, Maud" said Enid "There's no way we're letting Ethel ruin your first date with Harry."

"Thanks you guys," said Millie, "You're the best friends ever."

Later that day Mildred was walking down the corridors when she almost bumped into Harry.

"Oh, sorry there Harry" she said.

"That's ok, Millie," said Harry, "Actually I'm glad you bumped into me cause I was wondering if you'd like to come with me to Hogsmeade this weekend. You know like on a date?"

Mildred smiled, "I'd love to," she said.

"Great," exclaimed Harry, "How about say we meet in the great hall at around nine o'clock?"

"That sounds great, I'll see you there" said Mildred.

"Yeah, see ya," said Harry as Mildred walked away.

Harry couldn't help but smile the rest of the day. He had a date with the girl of his dreams and he felt like the happiest guy in the world.