Potter Sibling Trilogy Plus One Book 2 (continued from Book 1)

Chapter 20 - Deception

~Harry's POV~

Me and Ron are walking through the corridor.

"So have you figured out how you upset Hermione yet?"

"Yes but what can I do about it? It's not like she made it clear or anything."

"I thought she made it pretty clear, to me, at least, and to everyone else."

"Look, I can't help it if she's got her knickers in a twist. What Lav and I have, well, let's say, there's no stopping it. It's chemical. Will it last? Who knows? Point is, I'm a free agent."

Later, I'm in the library with Hermione as she puts books away.

"I spoke to Ron earlier," I say. "I hope you aren't still upset about that kiss. I mean, you did want to go to the Christmas party with him."

"He's at perfect liberty to kiss whoever he likes. I really couldn't care less. Was I under the impression he and I would be attending Slughorn's Christmas party together? Yes. Now, given the circumstances, I've had to make other arrangements."

"Have you?"

"Yes, why?"

"I just thought, seeing as neither of us can go with who we'd really like to, we should go together, as friends."

"Why didn't I think of that?"

"Who are you going with?"

"Um, it's a surprise. Anyway, it's you we've got to worry about. You can't just take anyone."

She moves closer to me.

"See that girl over there?"

I look over.

"That's Romilda Vane. Apparently she's trying to smuggle you a love potion."

"Really?"

"Hey!" she clicks her fingers. "She's only interested in you because she thinks you're one of the Chosen Ones."

"But I am one of them."

She hits me with a folded parchment.

"Okay, sorry. Um, kidding. I'll ask someone I like. Someone cool."

"I've never been to this part of the castle," Luna says as we walk to the party. "At least not while awake. I sleepwalk, you see. That's why I wear shoes to bed."

~Emberlee's POV~

As I wonder around, looking for Draco, I see him sitting alone in the corridor outside Slughorn's office where the party is being held.

He looks so sad, and he is turning an apple round and round in his hand.

"What's going on, Draco? What has he asked you to do?"

"I don't know what you're talking about," he says offensively as he stands and walks away but I grab him.

"Look, baby, I know you, and this isn't you. Voldemort has his claws in you real deep but I know you can resist."

"This is nothing to do with Voldemort..."

He stops and I know he's trying to think of some lie to tell me.

"Draco, I love you, I need you, your babies need you. I can only tell them so much."

"I told you, I'll be coming to see them at the end of term."

"And I'm telling you now - not a chance while you're under his control."

"I'm not under anyone's control."