The bright orange afternoon sun dipped just below the skyline. Puddles littered the streets from melting snow. Teenagers were all around, eating candy floss from Honeydukes or sipping butterbeer. Willow and Luna strolled through Hogsmeade, ranting about the amount of work that Professor Flitwick gave them for the weekend.
"I like to go sit in the forest with the thestrals while doing homework, feel free to join me if you'd like," Luna said happily.
"The thestrals. You guys have a special relationship, then?" Willow said, only half joking. She still remembers arriving to school for the first time after Isabella's death and seeing the sinister creatures. They're dragon-like faces and white, glittering eyes terrified her.
"They're really quite sweet once you get to know them," Luna smiled.
Finally arriving, the girls walked into the three broomsticks and took a seat.
"Two butterbeers, please," Willow asked.
"So, where's Ron today?" Luna tried and failed at winking. Willow laughed lightly.
"He's hanging out with Harry, if you must know," she rolled her eyes playfully.
"Are you guys going to make it official?" Luna asked while accepting the butterbeer being handed to her. Willow did the same.
"We talked about it the other day. Yeah, he's officially my boyfriend. We just told Hermione and Harry, but they couldn't care less," Willow laughed, sipping the sweet beverage.
"Oh! Well, congratulations. You guys seem very happy together," Luna's acceptance warmed Willow's heart. It was special, even though she accepted everything.
"We are. So, anyone special in your life? We haven't been hanging out much."
"I don't really know, I'll keep you updated," Luna's gaze switched over to somewhere behind Willow.
Willow turned around in her chair, spotting Pansy, Blaise and Draco walking into the three broomsticks. Her breath caught in her throat, please no, not now.
The three walked in with their chins held high, like they owned the place. It was irritating. Willow didn't realize she was staring until Pansy looked her in the eyes, smirked, and turned around to grab Draco. Then, right there, she kissed him right on the lips. To Willow's surprise, Draco smiled into it and grabbed Pansy's ass, pulling her in and deepening the kiss. Willow stared in utter shock.
"What the hell? When did that happen?" Luna had been watching too.
"I have no idea, but I need to know more," Willow said, sending daggers to Pansy. What the fuck?
"Don't go over there, Willow. It's not worth it," Luna warned.
She didn't go.
* * *
Willow was sitting in the library flipping through a random book she found when she felt a light tap on her shoulder. She whipped around, surprised to find Blaise standing there.
"Can I?" He asked, gesturing to a chair next to Willow's. She nodded.
"What is it?" She asked, detecting a certain shyness on Blaise's face.
"Um, this was a bad idea. Nevermind," Blaise started to get out of his seat but Willow pulled him back down.
"Blaise, seriously. What's up?" Willow asked, more curious than anything.
He took a breath, then hesitantly started.
"Look. I know you hate me right now, but I really need your help," he searched Willow's face. When she didn't say anything, he continued. "I tried to talk to Draco about it, but he has horrible advice on girls, the way he treats them, and-"
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Meet Me At The Black Lake ; Ron Weasley
Fanfiction"Willow, why aren't you out there with your friends?" He asked carefully, keeping his hold on Willow's hand. "Because, I'd rather be hanging out with someone true on this night," Willow said honestly, but the words made absolutely no sense to Ro...
