falling ; hp

─── eight

"Harry got any clue?" Willow asked as she saw Hermione sitting beside her. She anxiously shook her head.

"He's clueless! That git is a complete idiot!" Willow chuckled slightly as she completed her arithmancy assignment successfully.

It has been a week since the ball. And it has been a week since Harry and Willow had talked. Willow didn't make any mistake here. It was Harry who ruined the night duo to his excess jealousy.

"How long are you gonna hold your grudge?" Hermione asked. Though she and Ron had a conflict, it lasted only for two days. But, it was different between Harry and Willow.

"Until he gets some sense, I'm not gonna talk to him, and I don't care if I sound childish," Willow said sternly as Hermione heaved a sigh. Soon, Hermione rolled her eyes as she packed her books and got up, which made Willow frown.

"Edmund's here to talk with you. I'm gonna go and help Harry. Tell me if you get some clue. " Willow nodded her head as Hermione walked away. Edmund gave her a smile as he sat beside Willow.

"How are you feeling now?" Edmund asked as Willow nodded her head with a little smile.

"Is he still bothering you?" Edmund asked as Willow furrowed her eyebrows in confusion.

"What?"

"Potter. From what I've witnessed the other day, that guy is a complete red flag. How can he come in the middle and take you away from me? I had you that day. He has got no -"

"Shut it, Edmund!" Willow snapped as she grimaced. "I don't belong to anyone. Get that in your head! Unless a guy proposes to me, I own myself! And, you've got no rights in talking shit about Harry. You know nothing about him. Get that in your head pea sized brain. "

"Sorry, wha--?"

"Mind your fucking business " With that, she took her books and left the great hall.

Why do I defend him?

Willow hated the fact that people think of her as a prized possession.

"Willow!" She paused her steps to see Fred and George.

"Professor McGonagall asked for you" said George.

"Follow us, or--"

"We'll kidnap you" she chuckled weakly as she followed the boys.

As soon as she entered the office, she saw professor McGonagall and Dumbledore. Willow frowned as McGonagall allowed her inside. What surprised her was, Cho was also there.

"Did I do any mistake, professor? " She asked as Dumbledore chuckled and shook his head.

"No, Ms. Lupin. Please wait for few minutes"

Few minutes later, Hermione,and Fleur's sister, Gabrielle also entered the office. Seeing Willow there, Hermione relaxed as she confirmed that they were in some trouble but was glad that Willow was also with her.

"The reason we called you all here is," Dumbledore started off as he let McGonagall to continue.

"You're all gonna be the prized possession of the champions." Willow's eyes widened as she frowned and looked at her best friends who were also confused. "From what we have observed, Cho will be Mr. Diggory's, Ms. Granger will be Mr. Krum's, Ms. Gabrielle will be Ms. Delacour's and finally, Ms. Lupin will be Mr. Potter's "

Willow's cheeks became red as she shook her head.

"Why am I with Harry?" She asked quietly.

"It's seems Mr. Potter's atmost treasure is you, Ms. Lupin." Her cheeks went in deep shade of red as Hermione smirked triumphantly.