BOOK 4 OUT OF 12 OF MY HP SERIES
▪︎ Synopsis ▪︎
James shares many traits with his Grandfather, including his mischievous and prankster nature. However, one aspect that sets James apart is his inability to commit to a single woman, unlike his Grandfa...
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James arrived promptly at the location specified by Elodie, only to find that she was nowhere to be seen. He stood there, perplexed and a tinge of annoyance on his face, as he looked around in search of her.
A frown tugged at his lips, and he began to wonder if he had been stood up for their planned date.
"You know," Elodie's voice suddenly rang out, and startled, James turned quickly, nearly losing his balance due to surprise. She burst into laughter, apparently finding his reaction immensely amusing. "Oh, that was bloody hilarious!"
He stood there dumbfounded for a moment, his heart still racing from the unexpected shock. After regaining his composure, he shot her a mock glare. "You're unbelievable," he grumbled, shaking his head.
His face was flushed with embarrassment, his cheeks burning a deep red hue. "Merlin, where have you been?" he asked, his voice tinged with a mix of irritation and surprise.
She responded with a satisfied smirk, folding her arms and maintaining a defiant stance. "I was right here, you know," she stated matter-of-factly. "I just wanted to see how you would react, thinking I wasn't going to show up. I'm not sorry for nearly scaring the life out of you, though - that was too funny."
James furrowed his eyebrows, a frown creasing his forehead. "But why did you ask me out on a date? I know you don't have any romantic interest in me," he queried a hint of confusion in his tone.
Her response was immediate and blunt, "No, it's true. I don't fancy you, thank Merlin's Beard. The thought is utterly dreadful," she said bluntly, shuddering at the mere idea.
"Then why did you ask me out on a date?" James pressed again, his frustration starting to show.
She interrupted him with her explanation, "Honestly, I was curious about what is so attractive about you that half of the student body seems to find irresistible. Since I obviously don't see it, I decided to come see for myself. I expected you not to show up, given your well-known stance against dating a Slytherin."
James protested, "I'm not anti-Slytherin. That's merely a misconception. Despite the years passing, the stereotypes persist."
"Regardless," Elodie cut in, waving her hand dismissively, "it doesn't change the fact that the notion of Gryffindor and Slytherin being an unlikely pair will always persist, no matter how much time passes. It's simply the way things are, James."
James tried to reassure her, "I'm being honest. I truly hold no animosity towards your house. It's more a matter of how the members of Slytherin don't usually reach out to begin with."
She laughed, patting his chest and continuing, "Honestly, James, I don't care that much. And if you don't mind a little secret, I have a bit of an irrational fear against Hufflepuffs."
James let out a humorous scoff, "What? Really?"
She defended her point vehemently, "Be serious; badgers are truly scary when angered! I might not have experienced it personally, but I have witnessed a furious Hufflepuff, and the sight was truly alarming. And may I remind you, badgers are natural predators of snakes, and they prey on them without mercy."
