After All These Years

Chapter 73

I try to sleep earlier than usual tonight.

But of course I can't, my mind keeps running, refusing to shut off.

Was Tom really telling the truth when he said that?

Or was it just his way of "getting back" at Henry, saying some lie to shut him up.

If it was just some lie, I guess that means that Tom and Bellatrix really did sleep together.

Not that I care...

Why should I care?

Even if they did sleep with one another, it really isn't my business.

I did say we weren't dating anymore, that it was done between us.

So why do I feel somewhat...hurt inside?

Tom shouldn't be the one hurting me, it should be Henry, not Tom.

I should be mad at Henry, I should be yelling at him right now, arguing with him for being the "unfaithful" boyfriend that he is.

I should be ignoring his sad excuse and reasoning for "cheating" on me like Tom claims he did, not hiding under the covers, wishing this was all some sort of fever dream.

Maybe Henry was a bad choice.

Maybe Tom was right afterall.

Why can't I just fall asleep?

It won't hurt to go to Madame Pomfrey, she could probably help.

I consider it, but I don't bother changing, there's no use if I'm already in my sleeping clothes, it'll just be a waste of time.

So I leave my dorm dressed how I want.

( Please don't be those people that sleep naked for this scenario )

( I beg of you, Please don't )

( you'll scare Madame Pomfrey )

Thankfully, neither Tom nor Henry is in the common room as I enter it, just to quickly leave out the doors, walking quickly to the hospital wing.

"Oh? What brings you here Ms (L/N)?"

"I've been having trouble sleeping lately, I was wondering if you have something I can take to help?"

-I ask, quickly talking as I close the door behind me.

"Hmmm, Have you tried drinking Chamomile tea before bed?"

-She asks.

"Yes. I don't think it works for me."

-I lie to her. I just want some kind of pill to knock me out.

"Oh? How long has this been happening, your sleeping problems?"

"A while, maybe a couple of months."

"Well, maybe try eating some almonds or walnuts before bed, it might help. But if it doesn't I have something else here for you that you should try."

-She states before turning around, walking towards a tall shelf as she grabs a small clear jar.

"Your sleep is very important for your health as well as your studies. Try these, take one every night. If it doesn't seem to be working after a week, come back to me."

She hands me the jar as she talks.

Inside are small penny-sized tablets.

"Thank you Madame, I'll be sure to tell you if anything happens."

-I say as I smile at her before turning to leave.

"Alright, though they are very strong, be sure to only take one."

"Ok madame."

-I respond as I leave the room.

I hold the jar carefully as I make my way back to my dorm.

Let's hope these work.

{Hey guyss}

{How have you been?}

{This chapter was sort of boring so I do apologize for that}

{Here's a question: If you were a teacher, what subject and/or grade would you teach?}

{I think I'd want to teach either French or English for any grade to be honest. I think I'd also enjoy teaching a younger grade like kindergarten as a homeroom teacher}

{You guys have anymore questions for me?}

{Today I went outside with my sister, and while we were waiting for the bus, this really emo but cute guy walked up to the bus stop as well to wait for the same bus. When I say emo I mean like he had sort of long black hair with a few pink streaks in it (It looked so good I swear to god, I know it sounds super weird but it was so attractive). He had the most attractive face I've ever seen, like omg. My sister claimed that he was staring at me a lot but I don't know if she's telling the truth,she could just be saying that because she knew I was attracted to him.

But when we got on the bus, he got off a few stops later and I know I'll never see him again}

{I want to marry that man}

{Anyways, If you have any fillers for chapters, let me know, and until next time}