People, Quidditch practice! So, Idk how I'mma put this into the story, and I might totally forget about it, so I'm sorry in advance. I decided Albus isn't going to be Captain to change things up a bit. You'll see who the new Captain is soon. Though I think most of y'all already know XD
Enjoy!
Chapter 7:
"Ricky, we have practice today!" Albus said happily.
Ricky didn't seem to be that happy.
"Oy, Rick, what's wrong, mate?"
"I don't know… I just have the strong feeling that Damon is going to treat us differently because of this whole situation with Scorpius…"
"'Course he's going to that. We all know how he's like. But don't let that bother you! Just enjoy Quidditch like you're supposed to and forget about your daily troubles. At least, that's what I plan to do." Albus smiled at the thought.
Sure, Al. You might think of it like that, but I am not that strong. Emotionally. You have no idea what I've been through while being friends with him. You just wouldn't understand.
Ricky was shaken out of his thoughts by Albus waving a hand in front of him.
"Hello? I'll ask again. What's wrong. I don't believe you when you say you're fine."
Ricky managed a weak smile. "I'm fine, Al. No need to worry about me."
Albus only looked at him suspiciously.
Ricky wanted a different subject.
"How's Scorpius doing?"
"He's still out. Madam Valderrama said not to worry though. He could wake up any day now."
"That's great to hear! I really want to apologize."
Ricky was still bothered by how he treated Scorpius. Even though Albus appreciated this (it meant that Ricky really felt sorry), he thought that Ricky shouldn't beat himself too much over it. Scorpius would understand. After all, Scorpius knew what it was like to be intimidated by Damon.
"Come on, let's go to our first class. What do we have?" Albus aksed.
"Double period Potions with the Ravenclaws."
Albus groaned. "Why didn't I drop Potions?"
Ricky only laughed.
-o-O-o-
Damon's PoV:
Look at them.
Albus treats Ricky like there is nothing wrong.
Ricky is just as bad a person as I am.
So why wasn't Albus mad at him too?
I don't understand…
Albus has changed so much this year.
I hardly recognize him anymore…
And Ricky too…
I just want my best friends back.
Granted, I'd rather have Scorpius dead, too.
He is causing this fallout.
If he just disappeared.
I now know what Danni means.
I really want to help her.
I hate to see her unhappy and I would love for me to be the reason of her happiness.
Ugh, you sound like a fag, Damon, man up!
Sighing, I stood up and followed Albus and Ricky out of the Great Hall towards the dungeons.
-o-O-o-
Albus wasn't paying attention to Slughorn's story. He never did so.
He would just copy Ricky's notes later. It always worked for him.
He was thinking about what a mess his life has turned into. Well, you can call it a mess, but Albus actually liked it like that. He had three great friends who all cared for him and whom he cared for, too. And he had Danni.
For a second he thought it was weird of him to not immediately think of Danni when thinking about how good his life was, but he shrugged it off when he remembered Danni was being very distant.
"Now, put away your stuff, class. Remember, I want you to prepare for the practical lesson of next week! Write an essay of a thousand words, describing the preparation of a Memory Potion. It has to be detailed."
Albus quickly thought of something. "Professor, Scorpius is still in the Hospital Wing, he missed this class' notes!"
"Ah, you are right, my boy. Well, I guess you might want to lend your notes to Mister Malfoy then, when he gets out."
He smirked when he saw Albus' face redden.
"I'm not dense, Mister Potter. I know very well you don't pay attention in my classes. Your marks are fine, but I would suggest paying attention. You might surprise yourself with how well you'd do in Potions. Anyhow, Mister Summers, would you be so kind to let Mister Malfoy borrow your notes when he wakes up?"
"Of course, Professor," Ricky said, smiling, from where he sat next to Damon. They had assigned seats in Potions and Slughorn had put Damon and Ricky on the other side of the classroom to prevent Damon and Albus from messing around too much. Albus sat next to William Torres, whom he also shared a dorm with.
He saw Damon huff in annoyance. Albus smirked. As much as he disliked Damon at the moment, he'd have to agree with him that Ricky behaved very hypocritical during class. He was just as bad as Albus, but most of the time he behaved like he never did anything wrong.
The bell rang and, one-by-one, the students left the classroom for lunch.
Ricky and Albus met Rose in the Entrance Hall.
"Uhm… I haven't really put much thought into this… Ricky, Rose, I really hope you two can get along," Albus smiled nervously. "You guys are both very dear friends of mine and I would like it if you could get along."
Ricky and Rose looked at each other, then shrugged.
"Why not?" Rose said.
"I have no problems with her or anything."
Albus smiled. "Great!"
"You guys should go eat, though," Rose said.
"What about you?" Ricky asked.
Rose responded by holding up a bag which contained two sandwiches. "I'm having lunch in the library." She walked away.
"Does she ever leave the library?" Albus asked himself out loud.
Ricky laughed.
-o-O-o-
After dinner, Ricky and Albus made their way to the Quidditch pitch. Albus was really excited (he always was when he had Quidditch practice), but Ricky had a strong feeling something was going to go wrong today.
"Rick, seriously, cheer up! Dude, we're gonna be fine. Besides, we have the Professors on our side. And probably the team, too. We're both very valuable to the team. Damon wouldn't dare mess with us," Albus tried to cheer up his friend.
"I know, but that doesn't mean he won't be an annoying prat to us."
They reached the locker rooms and changed into their Quidditch robes.
Damon walked in and turned towards Albus and Ricky.
"Potter, I have decided to take you off the team."
Albus and Ricky's eyes widened in surprise.
"What?!"
TUNTUNTUUUUUUUN! Who else already knew Damon was gonna be the Quidditch Captain? XD Review, please! I really love reading them!
Love y'all!