The Phoenix and His Basilisk (Completed)

Dandelion Tea for Insecurity

WARNING: there will be triggers! There will be cursing, attempted suicide and depressing thoughts.
Enjoy the story, don't worry, no one will die.
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Ginny confronted Harry when he was about to leave to see Tom.

"Hi, Harry~. What are you doing?"

Harry groaned. "Move away, Ginerva. I need to do things."

Ginny glared, and her wings fluttered. "I know you're sneaking out to see someone. If I tell Dumbledore, he'll watch you more and you won't be able to leave."

Harry tensed.

"... what do you want."

Ginny beamed and twirled a piece of her red hair.

"I want us to go on a date."

Harry wanted to kill her.

He grit his teeth, and focused so he wouldn't be trying to rip out her throat.

"... fine," he snarled as she squealed.

Please forgive me, Tom, Harry thought sorrowfully.

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Tom smiled as he flew over the clouds.

He was going to sneak in to Arpia and surprise Harry today!

He was wearing a glamour, and his glamoured wings were a bright shade of red and a dark blue.

He 'flapped' his wings and then landed at the gates. People were always going to Arpia, so he was not suspicious in the slightest.

He walked inside, smiling at the feel of Harry's home.

Tom was particularly joyful because he always loved seeing Harry's surprised, happy smile.

Tom leisurely explored the shopping district before he went to the food part of the town.

He inhaled the scents of cooking food, like steaming hot buns, roast beef and spices.

Tom rounded the corner, and he spotted a familiar messy head.

"Harry!" Tom called, before he stopped as he got a better look.

Harry was smiling with a red haired girl, who was giggling and smiling.

Tom stopped completely.

Harry...

Tears came to his eyes, and he wanted to claw at his skin. Tom whimpered and he turned, dashing through the streets.

If Tom hadn't been so distraught, he would've noticed that Harry obviously didn't enjoy this girl's company and his smile was strained.

And if Harry wasn't so annoyed with Ginny, he would've noticed Tom, and the matter would've been resolved.

But alas, they're both idiots.

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Harry sighed.

The torture was over!!!!

He almost cried in relief as he flew to the forest. He landed and suddenly, a figure flew at him, kicking him in the head.

Harry gasped, but he dodged, before he noticed it was Luna.

"Luna???!!"

She glared at him, and she readied her staff. "What are you doing here? How could you, Harry?!"