Maybe we aren't all that different (Blaise Zabini)

Late Night Walks

Trigger warning- slight self harm

Harley's POV

It's been a week since the incident with Jimmy and I have avoided him as much as possible. I tried to go back to my normal banter with Bini but something still felt different. I still couldn't comprehend why he would even help me in that situation.

I am certain that Bini wouldn't just stand by as he watched someone sexual assault someone else but Jimmy truly hadn't done anything yet. I just find it odd that he helped me. The only other person I have seen him care for other than himself was Theo and that wasn't a lot still. It was his best friend though and even the biggest of asses need a friend.

I shook my head bringing myself back to focusing on the chalk board and less on my thoughts. Especially now that Bini was filling such a big portion of them. I heard a small crack and turned to Harry who was sitting next to me. I noticed he had just snapped his quill becoming frustrated with something.

"Harry you okay?" I asked quietly so McGonagall wouldn't hear.

"Hm?" He turned to me finally coming back to reality. "Yeah I'm okay. Just frustrated with some things." I didn't know what to do but I was trying to be kind allowing him to know I was here if he needs help.

"Do you want to talk about it?"

"No it's okay. Do you have an extra quill?"

"Oh. Yeah." I pulled one out of my book bag handing it to him with a smile.

"Thank you. Hey I've been meaning to ask you." I turned to him letting him know that I was listening. "If you didn't know already Jimmy quit which I'm glad, we don't need that ass but I figured it would be better this time if I asked if you had an idea who you think would play a good beater and can work with you well?"

"Oh yeah. I would love to help you figure that out. But we should after class."

"Right." He laughed before turning back to the board.

I became excited knowing that Harry thought it was a good idea to have me help him choose someone. Him and I both know he's capable enough to choose someone himself but it's nice that he thinks my input may help.

Class finished about 30 minutes later and I walked out of the classroom behind Harry, Hermione and Ron who were discussing some quiditch plays. I found Ginny walking towards us and once we were side by side I linked my arm with hers waiting to talk more with Harry.

"-exactly which leads me to having Harley help me with choosing a new beater." Harry said while talking to Ron and then turning around to take a glimpse to Ginny and I. Both Ginny and Harry blushed slightly with the sight of each other.

"You get to help pick the new person. Oh that's great Harl's." Ginny said with a huge grin.

"I know." I smiled. We continued up to our common room before dropping into the couch and chairs. "Harry do you have people already picked out?"

"The people who tried out is all I got."

"Okay so there's Dean, Seamus, Mclaggen is already playing back up for Ron and um... Ritchie. Actually I think Ritchie would be a good fit."

"That's what I was thinking but I wasn't quite sure how you thought he would play well with the team and especially you."

"I think he would be a good fit. He's quiet but I think he will be just fine."

"I'll go find him and let him know. Don't forget practice at 5 see you guys then. See ya later 'mione." We all said our goodbyes as he walked out the portrait.