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Friends

ANNABELLE LUPIN-BLACK

When I sat down in class, and Theo sat next to me, I was instantly confused. Almost all our interactions have been strictly private. Why is he- My thoughts were interrupted by a note.

Belle-

Ask to be excused. We need to talk. Now. Not up for discussion.

I looked at him and he nodded. "Sir, may I go to Madame Pomfrey, I have a horrible migraine." Theo said. My dad nodded and Theo stood up and walked out. A minute later, I raised my hand. "Can I use the loo?" I asked. Dad nodded again and I walked out. Theo stood right outside the door. "What do you-" I started. He grabbed my hand and dragged me to the abandoned bathroom. "Bloody hell Theo, what's with the dragging?!" I exclaimed.

"You can't tell anyone what I told you last night." he said. He was dead serious. There was no flirting, no jokes, no smile. "Theo, I won't. Draco has nothing-" I started. "No, you don't get it!" he yelled. He started pacing as he ran his fingers through his hair. "Fuck!" he sighed. He paced back and forth and I walked towards him slowly. I grabbed his hand and he looked at me. I could see the distress in his eyes. "I know you want to protect your friends. I understand that. I would never tell anyone about Draco. It's not my story to tell." I said. He nodded. "Thank you." he said. I gave him a small smile and nodded. "I protect my friends too. All the people I care about." I said. He smirked. "You care about Draco?" he said. "Not really." I said. He sighed.

"Theo... I care about you." I said. He looked at me with those blue eyes. "Thanks Belle." he said. "We should get back to class." I said. He nodded and we went back. I couldn't help but smile.

"Are you coming with?" Ginny asked. We were sitting at lunch and everyone was talking. "Sorry what?" I asked. "To Hogsmeade. We are all going dress shopping." Ginny said. I smiled. "Sounds fun, who's going?" I asked. "Me, Hermione, You, Julia, and Alexa." Ginny said. I nodded. "Sounds fun," I said. We all went back to eating. I looked over at the Slytherin table and noticed that Pansy was sitting there. She always sits with boys but they always seem to be talking without her. She used to be friends with the Greengrass sisters but they got in a huge fight in second year. Theo was right, nobody is really nice to her. I finished eating and I noticed her get up. "I'll see you guys later, I have something to do." I said. "Ok, just don't forget. We are all meeting at the dress shop in Hogsmeade tomorrow at 12." Hermione said. I nodded and walked off. I saw Pansy down the hall and decided to give it a shot.

I ran over to catch up with her and called out. "Pansy!" I yelled. She turned around and narrowed her eyes. "What do you want?" she asked. "I know we aren't friends but-" I started. She scoffed. "I was wondering if you wanted to go dress shopping with me and my friends tomorrow? You know, for the Yule Ball." I said. She looked confused. "Why the hell are you asking me?" she said. "Well I just noticed that you always hang out with the guys and I figured they definitely weren't going dress shopping. I didn't want you to go alone so maybe you can come with us." I asked. "Is this some prank?" she asked. "No Pansy, I swear. I'm just trying to make new friends." I said. She rolled her eyes. "I don't need your pity." she said and she walked off. I ran up to her and walked next to her. "Tomorrow at 12. We are all meeting at the dress shop in Hogsmeade. Come if you want." I said. Then I walked off. I do hope she comes.

TIME JUMP: 1 DAY

TIME JUMP: 1 DAY

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