Coercion ✔️

Chapter 66

"Well, let's go back to bed for now" Dean said with a reassuring smile that kinda frightened me because I had forgotten him and Seamus were here. I didn't want to look suspicious so I went back to my bed and drew the curtains, but I don't think I was going to be sleeping again tonight.

Harry's POV
(The next day - Saturday)

I quickly walked passed all the people in the crowded hallway that were heading to the Quidditch match. I need to get out of here, there are to many people.

"Harry! Harry Potter, can I talk to you?"

I mentally cursed but turned to face the small Ravenclaw. I put on a smile and nodded.

"My names Emma, I just wanted to know why the Gryffindors aren't playing anymore. They were suppose to play against Hufflepuff today but now the Ravenclaws are playing instead. Do you know why?" she asked me making me frown.

"One of our players had a family emergency, we didn't have time to get him a replacement" I lied to the girl. She smiled and nodded before running away.

I sighed and started to move a little faster this time.

"Apparently a few Slytherins went missing a few days ago, I had no idea. Wonder who it was."

"Oh yeah, I heard that someone tried to warn Dumbledore but he didn't listen. I think it was actually Ron Weasley."

"What?! No way! Why would he know? Isn't he like sick or something?"

I put my head down and shoved past all the people who were talking and laughing with their friends. No one noticed that the Slytherins were missing until Blaise, Pansy, and Theo showed up at the Great Hall for breakfast this morning. Same with me, Mione, Ron, and Neville skipping class yesterday.

Now there are a bunch of rumors going around and I haven't been able to get a minute of peace by myself.

I finally made it to the doors leading up to the Astronomy Tower and smiled. Once I snuck inside and shut the door I relaxed and all the talking silenced. I took my time, making my way up the stairs.

When I'd gotten to the top I quietly opened the door and walked in, expecting to be the only person.

"Oh, hey Harry" Theo greeted me as he whipped around surprised at first. I smiled and waved back.

"Hello, Theo."

It was silent for a moment as I walked over to him and we both just stood next to each other looking at the view.

"Do you think it was real?" he asked me after awhile of silence. Even though he wasn't very specific I knew exactly what he was talking about.

"I really hope not, I really do. But if it wasn't, where's Draco? What's he going through right now?" I say making him sigh.

"Yeah, I know... I was a jackass to him and you all, but Merlin am I glad I realized my mistakes. I can't imagine being trapped there any longer" he said, now looking at me. I nodded and gave him a small smile.

"I don't think the past really matters anymore, right? You obviously regret it and have been trying your best to re-right yourself" I explain trying to prove a point. He froze and looked away before turning back with a grateful smile.

"I'm glad you said that because I haven't been sure if it's enough, and you confirming it makes me feel so much fucking better" he told me with a small chuckle making me chuckle as well while I leaned against the tower looking down at the people mingling around.

"Do you guys know who fucking ratted out the Slytherins when they were with the twins?" Theo asked after we looked around in silence. I shook my head and looked at him.