Pathos | A Pansy Parkinson Fanfiction

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"It's pretty simple. You go – do, re, mi, fa." Maeve explained, singing the notes in perfect pitch as she and Pansy sat across each other in the courtyard. "Now you try."

The Slytherin repeated in a not-so-magnificent voice. A few third years passing by laughed but with a single glare from Pansy, they were scurrying away. "Do we have to practice in the courtyard?"

"Being a part of the choir means performing in front of large audiences all the time." Maeve said firmly. "You need to practice in public so that you don't get nervous at the last minute. It's helpful."

"It's stupid, is what it is." Pansy grumbled.

"I'm sorry, do you have to wear that?" Maeve frowned, glancing at Pansy as a badge on her cloak turned into one of the infamous 'Potter Stinks' badges.

"I thought you'd be happy. Seeing as it's pro-Cedric." Pansy remarked.

"I don't like putting people down. Even Hannah and Zach are wearing them. It was wrong of Henry to make them." she huffed. "I'm disappointed that Cedric isn't against them and I honestly don't believe Harry put his name in. He's already risked his life three years in a row. Why would he do it a fourth?"

"Apparently because he's the 'Chosen One'." Pansy mocked. "Speak of the devil, here he comes. Looks like he and ginger are having an argument." she smirked, looking at something behind Maeve's shoulder. Maeve turned around to look as well.

Harry said something and Ron just pushed past his shoulder and walked away.

"Susan told me he's mad at Harry because he thinks he put his name in on purpose." Maeve sighed. "I feel bad for him."

Pansy just scoffed and rolled her eyes and the two watched as Harry walked away with a tired expression on his face.

"Why so tense, Potter?" a voice sounded.

"Of fucking course." Pansy grumbled under her breath.

Maeve looked at Draco as he sat on the branch of a tree as if it was his throne.

"My father and I have a bet you see. I don't think you're gonna last ten minutes in this tournament. He disagrees. He thinks you won't last five."

Crabbe and Goyle who were standing below the tree as Draco jumped off just looked on.

"I can't believe you're dating him." Maeve made a face, shuddering.

"You're the one who finds him attractive. I don't even think that." Pansy shot back as they watched on.

"I don't give a damn what your father thinks, Malfoy." Harry snapped, striding towards him angrily. "He's vile and cruel. And you're just pathetic."

"Pathetic?" Draco yelled as Harry attempted to walk away.

Maeve's eyes widened as Draco pulled his wand out. "Uh oh." she squeaked.

Just in time, Professor Moody intervened, hitting Draco with a spell. The next second, A white ferret stood in his place.

"The hell-" Pansy said with a hilarious expression.

Maeve cringed as Moody lifted the creature up and down as it chattered away. She almost gagged as the ferret disappeared down Crabbe's pants. Goyle put his hand in there, attempting to get the animal out and Maeve looked away in disgust.

"I can't believe you're dating him." Pansy laughed, watching the whole ordeal while Maeve had a horrified look on her face.

"It's just one date!" she reminded, a thankful sigh leaving her as Professor McGonagall finally turned him back into Draco.