The Journey

Gryffindor

So, I managed to get into Albus and Fred's common room. Thanks to Freddie of course. And I sat down with Albus.

"Albus Potter!" I yelled. He came out of the crowded room.

"What?" He shrugged.

"We need to talk." I sighed.

"Agreed." He sighed back taking me back to his room where we were more private.

"What things have you been hearing about me?" I asked.

"A lot. I didn't mean to flip out on you I was just so furious. You were being what everyone said you were." He sighed.

"Albus listen to me. I started spending more time with Malfoy because one. We were in a relationship. It was a given he was going to be around more often. Two, the bullying was getting dangerous. I didn't want you guys hurt. So, I distanced myself and began changing slowly. I knew you'd all be against it so, I didn't tell you. I'm sorry for that. I don't know what people have been telling you. But, you are an amazing friend Albus, and I will NEVER take you for granted. I'm so thankful for all of you, and what you do and are willing to do for me. I ask a lot of you guys but, that's because I can trust you with it. You all help me so much. I just figured that keeping you out of the danger is the biggest thank you I can give." I shrugged.

"Listen. I appreciate the concern. But, you don't get to choose if we want to help you or not. I am not going anywhere. It was you that left that's why I was so mad. You just were giving into everyone. Please! Just walk into the Great Hall like you did when you first came. Head held high, full of curiosity, and just. Show everyone who you are. Show them they don't have that kind of power over you. We want your crazy, and your different. Nothing about you is normal. Never was. Why would we want you to change that now?" He sighed.

"Thank you..."

"One other thing. Scorpius cares. Just. Don't completely forget about him okay? Try and make up?" He grinned.

"I won't. I promise. It's just gonna be hard to get over him..."

"You'll find someone else I promise. That gives you what you need. Not what you want." He grinned.

"It's not my first priority." I laughed.

"I know. Doesn't mean it doesn't hurt any less. You opened up to him, and it took a lot for you to do that. Now. Update me." He grinned. I grinned back big as we began catching up.