CLAIR DE LUNE...

CHAPTER 21

Hello darlings, I am sorry for the wait, things have been quite hectic with things turning back to normal here in Scotland, yes Scotland. The picture above is from Scotland and I might put some below, enjoy. 

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''Our fate lives within us, you only have to be brave enough to see it.'' -Merida, Brave

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Belle, Ron and Hermione step inside the Three Broomsticks. The warm air hits Belles face and she immediately bathes in the warmth after being out in the bitter cold. Ron shivers quickly and turns towards the bar, but is stopped by Harry who spots-

''Slughorn!'' Belle whispers and the group turn to walk the other way, quick to not be spotted by the older professor, especially Harry. 

Harry spots a table next to the stairs, still in Slughorns view but just... further away. Its not that Belle had a problem with the guy he was just, a bit, boring. He droned on and on before gushing about Harry and how Harry, Hermione and Belle should come to the 'Slug Club'. What a name. 

As the four sat down, Ron approached a chair. ''No! Sit beside me.'' Harry says quickly, Belle looks at Harry who she was originally sat beside. ''I see how it is, I'll gladly sit next to Hermione then.'' she says. ''Ok.'' Ron sighs taking off his jacket and rounding the table towards the wee specky arshole. Belle chuckled at that thought. 

''Anything to drink?'' a waiter asks as he approaches the table. At the same time Draco Malfoy rounded the corner, unknown to Belle as the girl was fidgeting with her coat trying to tug it off,  dressed in his regular black suit! How exciting. 

Belle lifted her head to continue to her seat, slipping off her jacket, but instead she was met with blonde hair and broad shoulders. Shit. Draco. Belle gives him a curt nod as he stands and stares at them, specifically her. 

''4 butterbeers with ginger, lime and a side of cinnamon crosses.'' Hermione's voice cuts through her thoughts. Belle turns her head to look at her friend and shifts over to her seat. At the same moment Belle sits she sees Harry make eye contact with Draco, and shift out of his seat slightly. At the same time, Draco makes his way into the bathrooms. 

Belle eyes Harry and he shifts uncomfortably in his chair, scared of the girls intense stare. 

''Oh bloody hell.'' Ron sobs, gaining their attention. The other three turn their heads in the direction of his comment, Ginny and Dean, in a booth flirting. 

''HA-'' Belle muffled her laugh with her hands. ''Come on Ron, she is not a baby!'' Belle scoffs. ''I know Ron, honestly come on their only holding hands. You have done worse.'' Hermione says. Belle raises her eyebrows at Ron, mocking him. Belle knew about all Harry's feelings for Ginny and all Ginny's feelings for him and blah de blah. She saw the way Harrys skin paled as he seen her kiss him. BUT, he kissed Cho last year and Ginny went to the Yule Ball with Neville, Harry with Parvati, so things were fair. ''And snogging...'' Hermione added as Belle laughed and gave a small round of applause. The boys weren't helping Belles laughter, the look on their faces of pure horror was hysterical. Hermione looked away and swallowed. 

Ron whimpered. ''I'd like to leave.'' he said strongly, only causing Belle to wipe her tears of laughter. ''I'm serious!'' he said towards Belle. ''You are joking?'' Hermione says, almost laughing. Ron stayed firm and looked around uncomfortably. After Belle recovered she spoke, ''All because Ginny is snogging Thomas?'' ''GiNnY, happens to be my sister!'' Ron states, leaning forward and rubbing his sweaty hands up and down his legs. ''And?'' Hermione says back, also leaning forward. 

Harry just sat there frankly, with a look of disgust on his face none the less. He looked a bit pale, Belle thought. ''What if she saw you over  here snogging me? Would you expect her to get up and leave?!'' Hermione laughed. Belle was casually sipping her butterbeer but choked on it as laughter poured out of her lungs, not only at Hermione's comment but Ron's shocked expression.