one sickle ~ f.w.

chapter 11

Y/N's POV

It's been a couple days since I got told about my Herbology test. I'm so disappointed in myself. I could've done so much more and done so much better. I sigh heavily as I walk through the corridors with Cedric by my side as he's rambling on about someone or something. I'm not really listening honestly.

'You agree with me, right?'

'Um... yeah, sure?'

'Have you been listening to me?' he says with a chuckle. 'Are you alright, Y/N?'

'Yeah, I'm fine. Just tired.'

A lie. I can't tell if he believed me or not but he didn't talk about it anymore and we continued walking in silence.

The pressure to do well on my schoolwork was getting to me.

-After Class-

Sitting on the common room floor, I have my work spread out on the coffee table. As I lean against the sofa behind me, I fliddle with my flashcards, not taking in any of the words. I keep getting lost in my thoughts and I can't focus.

I decide to pack up my work and talk to Ron and see if he's okay.

'Hey Ron.' I say with a smile. His head perks up as well as his two friends.

'Hey Y/N.' He gets up from his seat and gives me a hug.

'Mind if I sit down?'

Not at all.' I sit next to Ron across from his friends.

'Hey, I'm Harry. Harry Potter.' I know who he is but I know it would make him uncomfortable if I said anything.

'I'm Hermione Granger. And you are?.' The bushy haired girl piped up.

'I'm Y/N, it's nice to meet you guys. How are classes going?'

They all look exhausted. Are they getting enough sleep?

Ron continues writing his essay as he says, 'Alright, I guess, but Snape is an ass.'

'Ron! You can't say that.' I say trying to be serious but laughing along with the others.

'Why not? It's true.'

'Yeah, Snape's no one's favourite.'

'Malfoy seems to be best buds with him.' Harry tells me.

'Oh yeah, Draco Malfoy. I've heard some things about him. And his father.'

We continue talking for a while and having a laugh until the three decide to go to bed. We say goodnight and I go and sit on the sofa. I zone out, staring at the roaring fire burning in front of me. I felt cozy and safe. My eyelids grow heavy and before I know it, I'm out like a light.
 
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The sun shines though the gap in the curtains. I rub my eyes, trying to adjust. I pull the covers closer to me and curl up, attempting to stay warm but my covers are quickly ripped from my grasp.

'Oi, Angelina, do you mind?'

She laughs ands starts to make her bed.

'Get up, lazy.'

I don't remember coming up to bed last night. I could've sworn I was in the common room.

'Angelina, didn't I fall asleep in the common room?'

'Oh yeah, well I came in with the twins and Fred brought you up.'

Whoa, really?

'Oh...' is all I can manage to say. I decide to just forget it and go to breakfast.

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After breakfast I had Charms with Flitwick, boring as usual. Now I have Transfiguration with the Hufflepuffs.

I take a seat in the second row with Cedric next to me.

'Hey Y/N.' He greets me with a smile. I smile back before grabbing a quill.

'Hey Cedric.'

Fred and George come running in with an unhappy McGonnagall not far behind. The twins sit behind me and Cedric and I send them a look as if to say what did you do now?

They just grin in response and I laugh before turning back to McGonnagall.

'Alright class, today we're going to be studying Animagi. An Animagus is a witch or wizard who can transform themselves...'

McGonnagall went on for seemed like hours and me and Cedric got bored quickly.

We're soon messing around and being silly.

'Cedric, stop!' I whisper while laughing quite loudly. Professor McGonnagall hears and turns to me.

'Miss Y/L/N, would you like to share your conversation with the whole class?'

I shook my head trying to hold in my laughter. She just purses her lips and turns back to the chalkboard. Trying to stifle my laughter, I look down and realise my page is empty. I've taken no notes down. I sneakily copy off the girl next to me. No one has to know, I'll change the words a bit.

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Finally, time for the feast. I'm sitting inbetween Fred and George enjoying my food. The twins are quiet and it's strange.

'Are you two okay?' I ask.

'Y/N, can I ask you something?' Freddie asks me.

'You just did, moron,' He frowns at me. 'Kidding! What's your question?'

'Are you and Cedric just friends?'

'Seriously, what is your obsession with Cedric?' I'm not arguing about him anymore, Fred.'

He sighs before saying, 'I just don't think he's a very nice guy for someone like you to be hanging out with.'

'I'm sorry? Someone like me? What does that even mean?' I'm on my feet now, getting more irritated by the second.

'No, Y/N, that came out wrong. I didn't mean it like-'

'I'm going to bed. Good night, George.'

George says nothing and keeps his head down and Fred looks a little hurt, but I'm too mad to care.

I need sleep right now.

Fred's POV

'I'm going to bed. Good night, George.'

She didn't even let me finish. I know that was I said was wrong but I didn't mean it like that. I don't even know what I was trying to say. Fred, you're such an idiot. Why can't you just keep your mouth shut?

I know I shouldn't be but I'm a little jealous of Cedric.

It's not my place to tell Y/N who she can and can't hang out with. I just think Cedric's a horrible person. He's such a fake. He's putting on this whole nice-guy act in front of Y/N.

Before I can stop myself, I'm on my feet.

'Mate, where are you going?' George asks me.

'To apologise.'

He pulls me back into my seat and says, 'If you go now, you'll make it worse. Give her some space, apologise tommorow.'

I didn't know what to do. Wouldn't she be madder tomorrow because I didn't say sorry now? I decide to trust my brother.

'Fine, but I'm tired, I'm going to sleep.'

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I can't sleep. I toss and turn all night, worrying. It's ok. Tomorrow I can sort things out. I'll just talk to Y/N and it'll be ok. Eventually, I fall into an uneasy sleep.

a/n

hey, i hope your enjoying the story so far. Its starting to get a bit more dramatic, sorry if its been a tad boring so far. hope you're staying safe, have a good day/ night :)

jess <3