solangelo as hogwarts teachers

chapter 6

Nico's POV:

I escuse everyone from class after Will explains everything. I 1) dont want to deal with more intrusive questions about my personal life, and 2) I want to give them time to sign up for counseling.

I know that counseling helps me, just not as much as I need it to. It helps me decide what I have to do in order to get over specific trauma, but its not like my therapist can do it for me.

Wills not my therapist, even though most people assume so, but that can be bad for a relationship if that happens. Like you might mistake their care for them thinking of you as a patient. Both Will and I understand that, and he respects my wishes.

The students all ran out of the classroom. Except for a certain Harry Potter. And Hermione, Ginny, Corey, and Draco surprisingly.

"Why do you call each other super weird names?" Ron interrogates Sunshine and I.

"Because we've known each other for a really long time, so we can. Plus, nicknames are way more fun then regular names. Regular names are boring." Will explains with a bright smile on his face, as usual.

"Well, yeah, but why?" Harry says in the most annoying tone ever. Thats not even a real question!

"What do you mean, 'why'? Will just told you! What more is there to say? Eaither way, thats a terrible question. Therefore, its an invalid question. Which means I'm not answering it. Next?" I decline the maybe question.

"Whyd you only mention LGBT topics when Ginny asked you about controversial stuff? There's a bunch of other controversies, why choose only the LGBT community as the thing to talk about?" Draco asks, actually curious about the answer.

Potter turns around to see Draco. Hes super close to his face as Harry doesnt realise how close he is to Malfoy until he turns around. Both Harry and Draco jump back a little bit. Harry lets a face of surprise and wonder through his facade for a millisecond, then scoffs at Malfoy in an annoyed tone. Dracp mustve noticed it too, cuz now hes giving a curious glance towards Harry. But Harry looks back towards me as if nothing happened. Except his cheeks are a little red.

"Oh, I guess I forgot the other stuff. In this day and age, thats the most controversial thing thats going on right now. That, and furries. Which I suplort fully, I just don't have any interest in becoming when, is all. Black lives matter, is important, too." I state politely, driving everyones attention back to the topic at hand.

"Come on, guys, let's go to the library, I want to look at something real quick." Hermione announces to Ron and Harry. They nod and walk off. Once theyre out of sight, Draco leaves too. All that's left are my maybe future friends; Ginny and Corey.

"Sorry about them, again." Ginny apologizes on Potters begalf once again.

"You should really stop saying sorry for what you didnt do, and what wasnt your fault. Its not healthy." Sunshine advises Ginny, who looks at the floor and nods in agreement.

"Maybe yall should sign up for counseling. Even if you dont think you need it, it can be really helpful to get some insight on life that isnt your own. It's definitely helped me." I suggest, giving the two a sympathetic smile. I know I need it, and I thought I was fine, which I obviously wasnt. And I'm still not. I'm pretty sure I'll never be fully cured of my past, but I can definitely try to make me not react as badly once its brought up.

Ginny nods in agreement and goes out to find the sign up sheet. Corey stays behind.

"Are you two dating? I wont tell anyone, but my gaydars going off like crazy around you two." Corey questions bluntly. I make eyecontact with Will and we have a silent conversation. We come to a conclusion and we turn to Corey again. "Yeah" I answer simply. Coreys face lightens up more.

"Good. There arent many LGBT people here. So, I have to other questions." He responds, then pauses to see if were opposed to answering more. I shrug. "Shoot." He nods in understanding.

"Do you have a gokd gaydar?" He asks not too relevantly. My sunshine and I nod.

"Ok. I'm wondering if Dracos gay? And Harry? Cuz it seems like theyre in denial that they like each other. Like Draco was in denial that he liked Harry for a while, then after the war finally accepted himself. And now, Harrys scared to open up to people because of the war. What do you think?" Corey explains his thinking.

"Jeez, youre really observant. But yeah, that seems pretty likely. Wars do that kind of thing to people. They're always traumatic, and how people respond to trauma is always different. Youre probably right." I confirm for him. The Will and I make eyecontact once more.

"Lets make a bet. 50 galleons that Harry and Draco get together by then of this school year. What about you guys?" I ask mischeivously. Corey smirks. Will rolls his eyes, but I know hes going to be joining in.

"50 galleons that they confess to each other by Christmas." Corey bets.

"50 galleons that they come out as gay by Christmas, but dont get together until way later in the year. Probably till the last dance." Will guesses and we all shake on it. Looks like we'll have to do some light stalking, but thats fine by me if I find out who wins this bet.