Against the Odds

the way it ended

back to Clara's POV:

We have our first test in DADA on Wednesday, it's monday. I've been studying with Harry, Ron and Hermione but today just seemed different. They were sitting in the corner of the library, with their heads close, talking together.

"Hey guys," I say, placing my books down on the table. They all slowly back up and look back down at their books. Hermione looks from me to Harry and Ron back down to her books. "Oh Clara, we were just finishing up here," she says looking back up at me. She closes up her books and stands up to walk away. She eyes both of the boys, urging them to follow.

I watch them as they walk out, stunned. We've studied almost every night with a few exceptions of quidditch and other things and we've never had a problem.

I see Pansy and the whole group walking in behind her. I pick up my bag and books and make my way over to the couches where they are sitting.

"Clara," Pansy chimes as I reach them. "Hey guys," I say, dropping my bag down on the floor. "Don't come hangout with us just because your new friends are busy," Draco says, folding his arms. "Shut up," I say, shoving his leg as I sit on the floor, leaning against the couch.

"Anyway as I was saying," Pansy says, placing her legs onto Theo. I pull out my parchment and begin writing my essay for Divinations as Pansy continues. "She was totally flirting with him as if i wasn't standing right next to them," She says laughing. "And you were right there?" Mattheo emphasizes. I slowly look up at them and scoff.

I shove my paper and books into my bags and stand up quickly. "Woah Clara where are you going?" Draco asks, resting his arm on the arm rest. "I just remembered I have somewhere to be?" I lie. "I'll see you guys at dinner," I say, speeding away.

I don't know what in the world is going on but it seems as if everyone's against me. First Hermione and then blow me off for no apparent reason and then now Mattheo is turning Pansy's story into a way to get back at me?

"Clara we need to talk," Mattheo says following me out of the library. "I don't wanna talk to you," I say without turning back. "C'mon," he says grabbing my wrist. "No!" I shout, it ecos through the corridor. "Why are you still hanging out that Weasley," he says as if the last name with give him a disease. "Because I like him," I say, readjusting my bag strap. "Why? I've literally beat his ass multiple times," he says. "Not everyone had to grow up fighting," I say turning around and walking away.

"Hello pretty girl," Fred says wrapping his arms around me as I turn the corner."Oh Fred," I say relieved, "Just the person I was looking for." I turn around and wrap my arms around him. He pauses for a second, shocked and then slowly wraps his arms back around me.

"Everything alright?" He asks, massaging my back. I take a deep breath and sigh before letting it out. "Everyone's just been acting so weird and I've been so stressed over a stupid DADA test and I just needed you," I say looking at the ground. He pauses for a moment before taking my hands. "How about we go and have a little "nap date" in my dorm," he suggests, all excited. "That's exactly what I need," I smile.

He drops one hand and holds the other one tighter and we begin our walk to Gryffindor tower. Fred has always been someone that I know I can count on to make my day better. Even before we started dating he always knew what I needed. It's like his 6th sense.

"Fred!!" Lee shouts as we walk into the common room, him and George's faces lighting up as they see him. Their smiles slowly fade as I appear from behind him. I lift my hand up and wave silently as they stare.

"Oh hi Harry, Ron," I say looking over at the couch. "Oh hey Clara" Ron chimes, "Sorry about earlier Her-" He begins when Harry jumps up covering his mouth. Harry laughs awkwardly as I let out a shaky breath.