Secrets and Misery

SIX

CHAPTER 6

It had been a few days since the Sirius incident and I would have forgotten about it if people would let me but it looked like people didn't want me to, on the contrary people repeatedly talked about it when I was around. It was almost as if somebody had told them about my relationship with him. Honestly, I don't know why I was hoping Fred wouldn't say anything, it was obvious he would. But today I was going to forget about everything and spend time with my friends. Today was Saturday at Hogsmeade.

I was waiting in the common room with Lee for the twins to finish getting ready so we could leave. They were always late for everything because it was almost impossible to wake them up. Finally, they came down.

"Finally, let's go or we're going to miss the carriages." Lee said.

"Ok ok." Said the twins at the same time.

We got out of the common room and straight to the entrance that guided us to the carriages. As always we got in one altogether and we were on our way to Hogsmeade.

"So what are we doing first?" I asked.

"Fred and I have to go to Zunko's to get some more prank stuff." Said George.

"I actually have to go there too." Said Lee. -But not for pranking anyone.

"Oh well, I wanted to go to Honeydukes, anyone else?" I said.

"No one." Said Fred.

"Don't be so mean. No, we still have candy from last time, sorry." Said George.

"You can go alone." Said the other redhead.

"I guess that's fine" I said.

"Well we are here, George, Lee I will see you in about 30 minutes at the Three Broomsticks, ok?" I said.

"Okay." they all said.

I went ahead and started walking in silence to Honeydukes, it was cold but refreshing. I was passing store by store when I passed by a flower shop. I could not help but stop to look at the flowers.

"You like any in particular? "

I looked up and saw a guy who, assuming by his clothes, worked in the shop.

"What?" I said.

"You like them?"

"I mean they are pretty and really alive for winter."

"There are magic flowers."

"Oh, right. Sorry for bothering you. I will get going now."

"Wait! Before you go take this." he said as he handed me a beautiful Catananche caerulea.

"Also known as Cupid's dart. -I mumbled.

"That is right, have a lovely day."

I restarted walking toward Honeydukes. I finally got there and bought a whole bunch of candies that will last me the next month. When I was done I headed towards the Three Broomsticks to meet with the boys. Thankfully when I got there they were already there so I sat down with them.

"What's with the flower?" asked George as I sat down.

"Oh the flower, yeah the guy from the flower shop gave it to me, for free. I think it's pretty." I responded.

"Who the flower or him?" asked Lee.

"The flower of course!" I said and hit Lee in the arm for the comment.

"I was just joking, calm down." Said Lee.

"Well, I think it's pretty lame." Said Fred.

"It's not about the flower Fred, it's the intention behind it." George said.

"Really? And what exactly was the intention, George?" I said. "I think he just did it to be nice."

"Our innocent Ellie, he obviously liked you and was trying to flirt with you." Said Lee.

"Oh well then, let's order some Butterbeers before it's too late and we have to go back." Said Fred.

Just as if she had been listening to our conversation Madam Rosmerta came to our table. "I am assuming that you would like four butterbeers?" She said.

"Yeah, thanks Rosmerta." I said.

We took our butterbeer and talked about life. All in all, we had a great time. After that, we went back to the castle to the common room but I went to my dorm and put my flower on my bedside table in a nice vase I bought after I got the flower. I knew it did not need water but it looked better in the vase than lying around. I went back down to the common room which seemed a good idea at first, but then not so much.

Of course I wouldn't be alone once I got there, just my luck. All I wanted was a break from people, especially annoying ones. But, what did I get? The opposite.

"Are you going somewhere or is your plan to just stand there and admire my beauty?" A very selfish read head said.

"I was planning to sit by the fire but I'm not sure I want to anymore?" I said, with some attitude.

"Because im here too? And I'm the immature one." He chuckled.

"Ok then, if it doesn't bother you I'll sit down." I did as I said without any response from the boy.

I watched as the wood was lowly consumed by the fire and how beautifully the flames dance. It was so quiet in there that I almost forgot I was in a room with Fred. "Why can't all our interactions be as peaceful as this moment?" I asked not really except I my an answer.

"Because we don't like each other." That's all he managed to say.

"Why do we hate each other? Feels like we've been fighting for so long that I forgot why we're even fighting in the first place." I turned around and looked at Fred, who was avoiding my gaze.

"I'm going to bed." He got up and left.

He left me wondering if he knew the answer to my question and didn't want to tell me or he also forgot and had to much pride to admit it. Maybe there was another answer. I'll just won't it any explanation tonight.

Not soon after I also went to sleep.