RUNNING WITH WOLVES remus lupin

O41. 𝐘𝐔𝐋𝐄 𝐇𝐈𝐉𝐈𝐍𝐗

𝐅 𝐎 𝐔 𝐑 𝐓 𝐘 - 𝐎 𝐍 𝐄

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AS WORD GOT OUT that she and Harry were attending the ball together. Her life and Harry's already stressful enough life got even more crazy. Every day is a constant evasion of Rita Skeeter or the mini hoard of girls upset Harry didn't choose them. She can't even talk to Harry without a big fuss. As she quickly makes her way to Care of magical creatures, she can't help but regret this decision.

But she has no choice. She has to interfere somehow, and this is it. She won't risk her sister. Not even because of Harry. "Why, again, did you ask THE Harry Potter to the ball?" She hears Penelope ask. She jumped looking over to see her friend had appeared next to her. "Penny! Don't do that!" Elodie sighs.

She looks away continuing to head to class. Penelope runs to catch up with her. "Look, he looked so embarrassed about not having a date, so I offered. Is that so bad?" she says in a hushed tone. For all she knows Rita Skeeter is listening. Gosh, I sound so paranoid. "It is when he's the chosen one, not to mention a fourth year." Penelope says emphasizing 'fourth year'. Elodie sighs again, abruptly turning around. "Look, I have to get to class, we'll talk later." She says warily before turning and heading to class.

"We better!" Penelope yells after her.

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Care of Magical creatures went by quickly, though not without a hitch. Every time Hagrid turned away. She was teased for liking 'younger men'. Gross, Harry's my friend and too young for Me. Or bombarded by questions about who asked. Even at the end of class, Hagrid stopped her to ask. This is getting out of hand. Remember, this is for Ramona. Just for one more day, Elodie, you got this. I wonder if life is like this for Remus right now.

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She finally makes it back to the common room. Where Penelope is waiting for her. She immediately grabs Elodie by the hand and pulls them to their dorm. She promptly sits on Elodie's bed once they arrive.

"So, spill it."

Elodie groans. "There's nothing else to say Pen." Penelope scoffs. "But a fourth year, El? I mean come on, you had not one but TWO stunning boys after your attention and you turned them down for a fourth. Even if he is THE Harry Potter." Elodie Rolls her eyes. "Come on, you know it's not like that. I'm not even boy-crazy! The Remus situation is more than enough to handle. Besides, he's my friend and I wanted to help him out."

Penelope sits fully on her bed. "If you say so-" Elodie cuts her off, "I do, now please get your shoes off my bed and help me with what I'm going to wear." Penelope gives an evil smile. "Why don't we go ask your date if he wants to match with you." Elodie's mouth drops open.

"Oh no, no, no-" She says frantically. Elodie then starts to turn away but Penelope gets in her way. Her best friend's evil smile widened by the minute. "Oh yes, yes, yes!" She's once again being pulled around by her best friend. Before Elodie knows it they are in the almost vacant common room. Heading directly towards Harry, Ron, and Hermione. This is going to be so awkward. At least there are not many here.

"Hello, Harry Potter!" The three friends jump in surprise. Now looking their way. Elodie cringes, "I'm Penelope, one of your prefects, my friend Elodie here would love to know if you're wearing a particular color so she can coordinate with you." Penelope finished with a smile. I'll get you for this Penny. Harry looks towards his friends. Ron looks like he's... pouting? While Hermione nods at him. Harry nods back. He looks back at them and opens his mouth. But nothing really comes out.