Sincerely, Harry -h.p

Chapter 26

"Hey, Jocie."

I fluttered my eyes open to the sight of Harry sitting by my legs, whilst stroking my hair.

"Breakfast?" He asked.

I lightly smiled and nodded my head. I was unusually well rested, and that only made me more excited to start my day.

After I got ready, I headed down to the dining hall. I assumed Harry was already there, as he was no where to be found.

"Hey," I said as I gave Harry a light kiss on the forehead.

He was sitting on the outside of the table, so his legs were facing the walkway. I sat on his lap and he let out a soft chuckle.

"Something wrong?" I asked as I leaned over and grabbed a piece of fruit.

"No, nothing's wrong," he smiled.

I smirked as I plopped the piece of fruit into my mouth, and he placed his hands on my waist, with a huge smile on his face.

I leaned back to give him a quick kiss, but noticed his gaze lingering on someone else. Specifically on the girl he kissed last night.

I watched as his eyes followed her every movement and I tried to hide my jealousy. I wasn't sure if it was jealousy though. It felt as though my heart was in a knot.

"What's her name?" I asked.

He looked as though he was in a trance, and just came out of it once I said something. I could tell by the way he was looking at her that he was feeling some sort of anger, which was rather odd.

"What?" he asked cluelessly.

"The girl that you were staring at," I replied, sounding a little more angry than I anticipated.

"Oh um- I think it's Emilia, but she goes by Em."

I slowly nodded my head in response, as I stared at him skeptically. I tried my best to not look at her, but I was unsuccessful.

She was rather beautiful, she didn't really have any flaws.

"Is she with anyone?" I asked, my eyes still lingering on her.

"Why do you ask that?" Harry said as he coughed lightly.

"Why not?" I asked curiously.

"Well I don't think it's a big deal-"

"Harry! What is your problem?"

I whipped my head around to face Harry, who's cheeks were flushed pink. He was acting so strange, it was awfully concerning.

"See for yourself," he whispered as he pointed over to where Emilia was.

I quickly turned my head around to see Emilia and Cedric kissing.

I started to breath heavily, trying to keep air in my lungs.

I got up out of Harry's lap, having a hard time seeing things, as I felt more and more dizzy. There was no reason for me to be upset about this. Me and Cedric were both single and he had every right to be with someone else. I didn't feel jealous- it wasn't that. I felt replaceable. All that affection Cedric showed to me meant nothing? The thought of me being replaceable to everyone took control of me.

I looked back at them again, and my eyes met with Cedric's for a split second. My heart completely shattered as I stood there motionless.

I had him first. I thought he loved me? Does no one actually love me? No one will ever love me.

I was now sweating, as my whole body was trembling. I ran out of the dining hall, barely able to breath.

I could hear Harry's footsteps run after me, and I stopped in an empty corridor and sat down. I tried to catch my breath, but couldn't.

"Jocie, what happened?"

I avoided eye contact with Harry, but I could feel him sit next to me, and wrap his arms around me.

His touch was magical. I took deep breaths and tried to slow down my thoughts by counting to 100, while Harry continued to hold me.

This has only happened one time before, and I told him that I just liked to be held. He obviously took what I said into consideration, as he was doing exactly that.

As my breathing started to slow down, Harry let go of me. I rested my head on his shoulder, and he started lightly tracing things on my thigh. It was like he was the only one who could calm me down, and as much as I appreciated that, I couldn't help but wonder what I would do if he wasn't there when I needed him the most.

"We should skip our classes and go take a swim in the prefects bath," he whispered as he turned his head to face mine.

"I would love that," I whispered back.

He tilted my chin up slightly and gave me a light kiss.

"I'm sorry I acted like that. It's not because I'm jealous-"

"I get it. I felt the same way when I saw you and Cedric."

I lightly smiled and kissed him on the cheek.

"I just have to grab my swim suit-"

"We don't need those," he interrupted.

I scoffed at him as he took my hand and ran me down the corridors. I swear, he could make my day better with a flick of his wand.