People Watching.

Chapter Twenty-Two.

"I have absolutely no hope for this game," (Y/n) told Cho as the team walked to the field. Her teeth were chattering and she most definitely didn't want to be outside in temperatures like these. "I'm going to get sick."

"No doubt about that. Sick and injured. What a perfect combo," Cho said. She clasped the handwarmer (Y/n) had given her in her hands. 

"Did Dumbledore finally take my suggestion?" (Y/n) asked.

"Huh?" Cho followed (Y/n)'s gaze. There was a large projector screen with her and Cho standing alone. Above Cho and (Y/n) stood a screen with the Slytherins. It was obvious the screens were magically enchanted to be there. 

"I suggested putting up screens that'd capture the game for the students that don't have binoculars," (Y/n) said. "I bet the cameras are supposed to follow each respective team."

"Where is the rest of our team? How long do boys take?" Cho asked, using her face on the screen to straighten her beanie.

"Forever, apparently," (Y/n) said. Cho looked down at her. (Y/n) was making miniature snowmen. She eventually held one up to Cho. Heartbreak sat on (Y/n)'s face when the snowman toppled over. She stared blankly at the snow as Cho tried not to laugh. Sighing, (Y/n) got up and moped from beside Cho.

"Hey, that's us!" Roger exclaimed, pushing the girls aside to pose for the camera. The team looked at themselves with matching grins.

"Did you know that there are flying spiders?" (Y/n) asked. Horrified, in unison, the Ravenclaws turned and looked at (Y/n), whose eyes were still on the screen. "Not at Hogwarts, but they're out there in the world."

"Why would you tell us this?" Roger snapped.

"No one's safe from spiders, Roger. Not even witches and wizards up in the air," (Y/n) said calmly. She looked up at the Slytherin projector and her face lit up at the sight of Cassius, who appeared to be looking below the camera in the screen. She met Cassius' eyes and beamed at him.

"You know, I miss not knowing who you have a crush on," Cho murmured, peering curiously at the Slytherin team. "And at this point, Oliver was a better choice."

"You're just not letting that go, are you?" (Y/n) sighed, shaking her head.

"Never," Cho sang. 

"I wish you'd look at me like that," said Daphne Greengrass, nudging Pansy Parkinson.

"What do you mean?" Pansy grumbled, rubbing her arm.

"As though you actually cared over our friendship," Daphne said in a snappish tone.

"Oh, don't be ridiculous. Of course I care for you," Pansy replied.

"You sure don't show it!"

"What? Should I smile every time we pass? What about gift you a bouquet of flowers every week?"

"No, no, I don't think Cho sends (Y/n) flowers... I will send her flowers though. Remind me," Daphne said. 

"Oh Merlin," Pansy sighed.

"Best friends for life, I say," said Theodore Nott, nodding approvingly. 

"Watch it, Nott," Pansy jeered. Theodore hummed, barely acknowledging her.

"(Y/n) gave me her Ravenclaw flag. How does that make you feel?" Ginny asked smugly.

"I'm feeling robbery today, what do you say, George?"

"I'm quite fine with Effie, thanks."

"Be nice— Ooh," Angelina grimaced as a Bludger hit Roger in the shoulder. There was a collective gasp as (Y/n) barely dodged a Bludger by spiralling in a circle around it.