"Ordinary" Enemies

Chapter 8

"Yeah..."

"I'm sorry, I know it's a lot to take in," Harry said behind a forced smile.

Hermione sucked her teeth and mumbled, "It's okay."

"I'll always support you."

"You know that, right Harry?"

"I know!" he explained with a grin

"You know, Harry. I never told you this but, before I was going out with Ron. I went on a date with Pansy."

"Oh, that's nice."

"And...I think I might be bisexual," Hermione blurted out

"Congratulations, Hermione."

"Oh look! It's time for dinner Harry."

"Alright, let's go."

As they made their way to the great hall, Harry couldn't help but notice Hermione's smile. He knew that a bit of weight had been lifted off her shoulders, and he was glad to have helped.

They walked in and Harry's eyes locked with Malfoys. He hadn't noticed the pigment of his eyes until now. Harry gazed until they sat down next to Ron.

"Where were you guys?" asked Ron with a confused expression

"Oh, just chatting babe. Don't worry, we're fine."

"Very well then."

"Hey, Ron. Have you seen Ginny?"

"Yeah. But she left with Luna."

"Er, okay," Harry responded with a mouthful of food.

Hermione just sat there and feasted. Which was weird because she was usually much more talkative.

"You alright Hermione?" Ron replied with a sincere tone.

"Um... Yeah."

"I'm gonna go now. See ya guys."

"Love you," Ron said with a dorky smile.

"Love you, too." Hermione grinned.
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"Ron, I'll be right back."

"Okay. I'll be in the common room."

"Mhm."
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Harry realized Cho hadn't been herself since Cedric died. And so Harry went to try and cheer her up.

"Hey, Cho!"

"Oh, hey Harry."

"How are you?"

"To be honest, Harry, I've been better."

"Yeah," Harry mumbled after an awkward laugh.

"Have you, I don't know. By any chance seen Ginny?"

"Oh, yeah. I have."

"She's with her girlfriend, Luna."

"What?"

"Yeah. They're kind of together." Cho laughed.

"She didn't tell you?"

"Er, no. I don't think she's told, anyone else."

"Well she's told, Hermione. She's known for a few weeks."

"I think she was gonna tell you."

"Why didn't she? Does she think she can't trust me?"

"No, no. I don't think it's that."

"You're her friend and she truly respects your opinion."

"She just... Wasn't ready to tell you yet."

"Maybe you're right, I'm sorry," Harry said with another highly awkward laugh.

"It's fine!"

"I'll see you later?"

"Yep," Cho said with a smile.
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Harry made his way to the common room since Ron and Hermione would be there. But then, he felt his arm being grabbed, not aggressively, however. It was Malfoy.

"M-Malfoy," Harry said with a shaky tone.

He blushed slightly

"What do you need?"

"Potter, I have something to tell you."

"Alright, what is it?"

This was the first time he and Harry hadn't argued, it was pleasant.

Their breathing grew heavy, they stared at the eyes of each other and licked their lips. Harry leaned in for a kiss. It came as a surprise to Malfoy since he was used to being the one in control. Nonetheless, he kissed back.

Harry hadn't noticed how much he missed this, even if it was only their second time together.

The kiss was passionate and delightful. They enjoyed every second of it.

Malfoy suddenly pulled away. Potter tried leaning in again but Malfoy put his finger over his mouth.

"You're a decent kisser, Potter," he smirked.

Harry scoffed.

"Mm, how dare you."

Malfoy had a smug expression. His smile gradually faded away.

"I have to tell you something, Potter."

"Okay, come at me."

"I like, no, love you, Potter." his cheeks reddened.

Harry also blushed and replied, "I-I do too."

"Although Pott-"

"You can call me Harry," he said with a grin.

"Alright, Harry."

"I-i just don't think I'm ready to come out yet."

"That makes two of us then." Harry laughed.

Malfoy gave Potter a small kiss and left with a smirk.
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Harry made his way to the common rooms where he met up with Ron, Hermione, and Ginny. Ginny seemed out of place and uneasy.

"Hey, guys."

"Hullo, Harry," they said at almost the same time.

"I wanted to say a few things," said Ginny.

"So first and foremost, just know that I accept all your opinions since it may come as a surprise to some of you." Ginny seemed extremely nervous and was fiddling with her fingers.

"I-I'm bisexual and dating Luna." her face was skeptical."

"I know," said Harry.

"Wha- how?" Ginny replied with a somewhat shocked expression.

"Well-" Harry said with a light chuckle.

"Cho sort of told me."

"Oh," mumbled Ginny.

"I accept you, Ginny. And I'm sorry if I ever made you feel like you couldn't tell me that."

"Thanks, Ron." she grinned.

"Are you gonna say anything, love?"

"Oh-"

"Well-"

"I kind of already knew," Hermione said with an awkward laugh.

"How?" asked Ron with a questionable expression.

"That's what she told me. Ya know, that night she said she had something to inform me about."

"Oh." Ron smiled.

"Thank you guys for accepting me!"

"Anytime." everyone replied.