Theodore Nott x Bree Thorne

9

There's a massive buzz in the school Gryffindor beating Hufflepuff in the Quidditch match means Gryffindor are about to host a massive party tonight. People are rushing around the school, taking express trips to Hogsmede and planning their outfits for tonight. I'm standing in the hallway, this is the best place to watch the chaos of the pupils. Everybody knows Gryffindor throw some of the best parties. Plus this is the twins last year so I know they're gonna put so much effort into it. I hear a body groan next to me as it stands on the steps. 

"Hey Ron" I say not looking at him, just looking at the students all focused on their own little lives. 

"Bree." He nods. It'd be a lie to say Ron wasn't attractive he had that boyish charm that most Gryffindor shared, but he wasn't my type. Plus I knew Hermione liked him way too much but he was a nice person to see around the school. "You're coming to the party right?"He asks people-watching too. 

"I mean I haven't been invited yet but I was gonna show anyway" I shrug. 

He looks and raises his eyebrows as he lets out a big breath. "Well I'm inviting you officially then. It'd be nice for someone to see me and not just Harry" Truth is I've never really had a conversation with the Famous Harry Potter he seems genuine enough. But I know Ron is always slightly jealous of him. All the attention more so. I'm pretty sure he'd rather have a family than attention. So I feel sorry for Ron. I think that's why Ron likes being friends with me because he knows Harry wouldn't dare, I'm too close to Draco for him. So I'll make sure I see Ron tonight. He had his hands together and they looked clammy as his brow narrows as he watches the people. 

"You seem stressed" I say loud enough for just him to hear. 

"Harry Potters my best friend. I'm always stressed" he sighs brushing a hand through his hair. "Plus Hermione won't get off my back about my owls. She's saying i need to be tutored. Preferably by her. But It's just so much work, you know?" He raises an eyebrow at me.

"It's because she cares"

"What about my studies? If she cares so much why doesn't she do my homework when i ask her." Ronald. The idiot. Why are boys so stupid all the time. 

"Ronald." I slap him on the head. "Would you get it into your thick skull that she clearly likes you." I let out a massive breath that i didn't know i was holding in. This boy.

His eyes widen. "Hermione? You've got to be joking" He laughs awkwardly shifting on his feet. 

"Okay don't believe me" I shrug stepping down. He quickly grabs my arm and pulls me back up. THIS BOY DEFO HAS A CRUSH. I smile to myself. Aww he's so awkward. 

His eyes spark with something new "Wait, Did she say anything?" He scratches the back of his neck. 

"Well, No-"

A frown forms on his face as his eyebrows drop. "Then she doesn't really like me then."

THIS DAMN BOY. I'M TELLING HIM SHE LIKES HIM. HOW STUPID DOES HE HAVE TO BE. I CAN LITERALLY SEE HER BLUSH WHENEVER SHE TALKS ABOUT HIM. UGH BOYS ARE SO STUPID. UGGGHHHHHH. 

"Trust me Ron." I pull him down to my eye level. I know he's a little scared of me. He always has been and with every right. Ever since i had to duel him in second year and completely wrecked him he's always been a bit fearful. I lower my voice "Girls know" I pat him gently on the chest. Stepping down from the ledge. Leaving him more confused and stressed then he started with. 

I go and get dressed for the party in my dorm room. Mari is there as always, fresh out of the shower. I showered this morning, so I just slip on my red dress. It's quite tight with small spaghetti straps. I'm not expecting the Slytherins to show. They never usually do, so wearing the red dress won't burn their eyes. I slip on a baggy leather jacket too. Gryffindor party's are a lot more casual than the Slytherin ones. So I decide to wear my air forces. Mari ties small little braids in my hair so I can leave it down. She's decided to wear her leather skirt and a red lace corset. We both do our makeup but our  eyeshadow is the same, in red and gold. Mari however has put her hair in two ponytails and tied them with two little ribbons.