Broken Glass

Part 6

“So Do you have anything in mind today?” she asked me as we sat on our now usual spot

“Not particularly.. and I ought to say that it feels good” I said with a smile.

“Neville has been studying a new plant.. It has been reported that people become invisible by drinking it’s sap.. but it looks and smells so disgusting” she told me while looking ahead. I could see she was trying to start off a topic.

I laughed hearing that. “Was it worse than Mandrakes?” I asked.

“Oh you won't believe it. Sometimes I do believe people would have become invisible with it because they must have ran away from it faster than a hippogriff..” she said making a disgusted face. “I cannot stand another day with him working on it in our common room”

I finally couldn't control anymore and laughed seeing her. “I am glad I have dropped herbology”

She nodded in agreement.

“well, ummm” I was scared of what I was about to say the next but I had been dying to ask her, and I  knew I had to. “If it annoys you that much, why don't you stay in my room for a few days”

Her eyes grew wide. I couldn't judge if they were from being offended or excited.

“Aren't you getting a little ahead of yourself, Mr. Malfoy?” she said with a naughty glint in her eyes.

“That was not what I meant” I said acting casual.

“I think you did mean that” she said acting all wise.

“Well I didn't but if you want me to mean that, we can work on that too” I said getting my smirk back.

“No please, thank you very much” she said trying to hold her smile. Was that possible? Can I have a shot with Granger? But what about Weasel?

“And besides you fancy Weasel” I said shrugging. From what I remembered that was true. She fell silent and took in a deep breath. Oops looks like I wasn't supposed to joke about that. “What happened? You got all serious? Did he cheat on you or something?”

“Hey!..” she exclaimed cutting me off. “Nothing happened between us” she said looking ahead thinking to herself. I couldn’t say I wasn’t relieved.

“I mean not nothing we did share a kiss” she said smiling and I don't know what, but something just burnt inside of me. I couldn't bear the thought of that Weasel’s sloppy lips on hers.

“but that was when we were destroying horcruxes and something came over us when we killed one alone. But after that, in the morning, we found Fred had been killed. Everything changed from that point of time. Ron's priority changed in that moment. He is now solely focusing on his mother. Trying to fill in for Fred. Trying to support George in his dream of Weasley's wizard wheezes. And I can't say I blame him. It's what family is for.” She completed as she came out of her daze.

“why are you looking so bitter?” she asked when she turned to face me. I didn't realize that I had such a look on my face.

“Nothing..” I tried giving a smile.

“Doesn't look like nothing” she said cautiously.

“Why are you so obsessed with that freckle face anyway..?” I said trying to move her focus from me.

“That's my best friend you are talking about” she had a warning look on her face.

“Whatever…” in rolled my eyes at that.

“Careful Mr Malfoy.. If I didn't know any better I might think that you are interested in me” she tried to lighten things up.

“Maybe I am” I tried to sound non chalant.