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"This is worse than swimming with a shark!" Ron exclaimed over dramatically. "Texting those stuck up prats is the worst idea that McGonagall has ever had."

"I have to agree with Ron, Hermione." Harry said, re-reading the scrap of paper Professor Trelawney had given him. "Is it bad to say that even the phone number looks snobbish?"

"You two are terrible! This is a great opportunity!" Hermione gushed, "Inter-school connections- they could be important!"

"Yeah." Ron scoffed, "Almost as important as my English essay."

"Ron, you better have done that essay. I took notes for you." Hermione said with a frown.

The tip of Ron's ears and his cheeks turned scarlet.

"You can be so inconsiderate, I'm going to the library." Hermione said, changing directions in annoyance.

"How do you put up with a girlfriend like that?" Harry asked his best friend with a eyebrow raised.

Ron chuckled and shrugged one of his cloth-clad shoulders, "Honestly? I don't even know myself."

Harry rolled his eyes, putting his scrap of paper in his pocket, "Who's number do you think you've got?"

"I don't know, I don't care- as long as it's not that stuck up striker Malloy or whatever his name is." Ron replied, "We should get to the hall- it's pizza today and all the nice slices will be gone."

"I'll meet you there. Need to drop off my bag- save me something good."

"If I don't eat all of it myself, then I will." Ron said with a chuckle before leaving Harry to go to the hall.

Harry smiled at his best friend's comment before he made his way to the dormitory that he shared with Ron and their other friends. When he reached the dormitory, he put his bag down on the floor and got into a change of clothes.

Harry was in no way happy about having to text some git over at the over priced school that was named Slytherin Academy. He had much better things to do than to 'get to know someone that you may never normally never speak to.' The whole idea was just a joke and if it was optional, Harry wouldn't participate in it. But much to Harry's (and other's) dismay, it wasn't a option to take part or not.

Bloody PSHE, Harry thought, flopping onto his bed for five minutes. There was no one else in the dorm; Neville's bag had already been placed neatly at the end of his bed. Dean and Seamus' were nowhere to be seen. 

After putting his shoes back on, Harry ventured down to the hall as his phone buzzed:

[Unknown Number]
You from Gryffindor?

Harry looked at his phone and grunted. It was bad enough that he had to text this git, but they also seemed annoyingly blunt. What fun.

[16:30]
Yes. I take it you're the person I have to text in order to pass PSHE?

[16:33]
Yes, lucky you. 

[16:33]
No, I believe it's lucky you.

[16:33]
Oh please, all of you wankers at Gryffindor think you're so great, get over yourselves.

[16:33]
This coming from the most likely egomaniac self-absorbed dickface.

[16:34]
Egomaniac? Surely that is too big of a word for someone of your stature?

[16:47]
Sorry about the lapse in reply, I was searching for a sod to give. 

When Harry didn't get a reply after a few minuets, he smiled to himself. He had shown that prat who was the better of them.

When Harry walked into the great hall, he looked around for Ron, spotted him, walked over and sat next to the red haired male.

"It has begun." Harry said, holding up his texts, "So far I am winning."

"Winning what?" Ron replied, taking another slice of pizza. 

"I don't even know, but I'm winning." Harry stopped gloating and bit into his pizza. 

"I think I'll text whoever's got the courtesy of texting me later." Ron replied. "Are you going to tell them you're gay?"

Harry spat out the mouthful of water he had, wiping his mouth with the back of his hand before turning to Ron with wide eyes. "Oh yes Ron, straight after I tell them that I used to sleep in a cupboard." he replied, sarcasm dripping from every word that he spoke.

"I'll take that as a no- oh, thank God, Hermione!" Ron beamed as Hermione's bushy hair came into view. 

"This guy is disgusting!" Hermione moaned, slamming her phone onto the table, "We've talked for about five minutes and he's already asked what I'm wearing and whether or not my underwear's matching!"

"Well, is it matching?" Ron asked as Harry sniggered. 

"Ron!" Hermione exclaimed, hitting Ron in the arm. 

"I'll take that as a no too then."

"What about you, Harry?" Hermione asked, taking a slice of pizza off one of the plates on the table and taking a bite.

"Dickhead." Harry replied simply.

Hermione raised one of her eyebrows, wanting Harry to elaborate his answer.

Harry rolled his eyes, rubbing his scar as he felt a headache come on. "He's stuck up, extremely rude and thinks he's better than me because he goes to Slytherin academy."

His phone buzzed, "Oh, great. He's back."

[16:56]
You say that, but I believe you were trying to remember what letter comes after 'a' in the alphabet. 

"What makes you think he's a he?" Hermione asked. 

"It just seems more likely to be a guy than a girl." Harry replied before texting the Slytherin student back.

[16:56]
I amazed that you can even work a phone.

"How do you know the person you're texting's a guy?" Ron questioned. 

"The first thing he sent to me was 'M, 17, Slytherin, wbu?'" Hermione replied, wiping non-existent tomato off of her lips.

[16:57]
Surely it is more amazing that you can afford a phone?

[16:59]
I have a job so I can pay for everything I need. Unlike you, who needs to have their daddy's credit card 24/7.

[17:01]
Charming little thing you are. We shall have to talk later. My dinner awaits.

[17:02]
Take your time. I wouldn't want you to rush because of me.

Harry turned to look at Ron, "You should text the number you got." He said. "I'm texting some stuck up person, Hermione's texting a sex-driven male, let's see who you get."

"Maybe later, this whole assignment's stupid." Ron said, "And anyway, apparently I have an English essay to write."

"You do, if you want me to take notes for you again." Hermione scolded. 

"Definitely doing the essay." Ron said to Harry with a nod of his head.

Hermione decided to change the subject, to something that was a delicate but important. "Harry," She said in a soft voice. "has Remus said anything to you about Sirius' case?"

"The case?" Harry replied, flicking some pepperoni at Ron, "Kind of. It seems pretty solid- the new evidence, I mean. He's innocent they can't keep him there."

Hermione nodded, "Do you know if you'll be getting to see him soon?" She asked, referring to how, if he was well enough, Remus would take Harry to see Sirius in prison.

"I don't know, maybe?" Harry said, "Look, can we talk about something else? This isn't really my favourite thing to talk about."

"You have to talk about it sometime Harry." 

"I know that Hermione." Harry said, obviously irritated.

"We know that mate, it's just-" Ron started but was cut off by his bespectacled best friend.

"You don't know Ron!" Harry exclaimed, looking at Ron before getting up. "You have parents, a sisters, five brothers! You have a family!"

Before Ron or Hermione could answer, Harry had walked out of the hall.

Hermione looked at her boyfriend across the table with a sigh, "I wish he'd talk to us."

Harry was back in his dorm, flopped once again on his bed. He'd tried to do his homework but his brain just didn't want to cooperate at the moment. Dean and Seamus had greeted him when he stalked in but they didn't push for conversation, thank God. So Harry sulked. 

Ron didn't know. How could Ron possibly understand what it was like to have no family? He couldn't, that's how, Harry decided. 

Ron had a mother and a father, a sister and more than enough brothers. Where as Harry, oh, Harry had less than a handful of family. An aunt and uncle that despised him, an oaf of a cousin that wasn't any use and a Godfather that was framed for killing his parents and one of their friends. 

Brilliant, the Christmas dinners must be so exciting. 

Deciding that he would do his homework later, Harry got his phone out and texted the Slytherin that he was sure to be male.

[17:27]
How was food? Did the chef get the steak right for you? Or is Thursday night lobster?

[17:39]
Food was pleasant. And don't be dumb. Thursday night is cottage pie.

[17:39]
My apologies.

[17:41]
I'll let you off this once. How was your food?

[17:41]
Food was good. Conversation over food was not.

[17:41]
How comes?

[17:42]
I have my reasons, but I'm not going to be telling you that. 

[17:42]
Why not?

[17:43]
You're Slytherin.

[17:45]
Yes, but I'm human. I'm not a insensitive idiot.

[17:45]
Really? That's what I thought Slytherin meant.

[17:46]
Funny. Fine, don't talk about it. It doesn't bother me.

[17:47]
So... Anything interesting happen today?

[17:48]
Started texting some prick so I don't fail PSHE, yourself?

[17:48]
Oh, same. Had pizza for dinner. 

[17:51]
Pizza, classy.

[17:51]
Pizza is better than caviar.

[17:51]
Look, we're not that stuck up, right? Yes, our families pay a good amount of money for us to go to school here but we're not stuck up twats.

[17:51]
Oh, someone's touchy.

[17:52]
You'd be touchy too if you were expected to act a certain way all the time. 

[17:53]
I am, actually. Wow what a happy conversation we're having.

[17:53]
Happy as Larry.

Harry was about to reply but Ron wandered into the dorm, dropping his bag on his bed. 

"Seems like I have some crazed fangirl for my assignment." He said, "Keeps talking about that actor, Benjamin Cumquat or whatever."

Harry snorted at that, "That isn't his name Ron." He said with a shake of his head. "It's Benedict Cumberbatch."

"You only know how to pronounce that because you love him." Ron joked. 

"Hey- he has nice eyes okay?"

"They're demon eyes."

"They're amazing. And I'm sure that your fangirl friend will agree."

"You two are going to hell. Worshipping a man with demonic eyes and cheekbones."

"Ah- so you agree, he has nice cheekbones."

"Harry!"

"Yes Ron?"

Ron rolled his eyes, "Me and Hermione are going to the cinema tomorrow night, you fancy coming? Reckon you could do with getting your mind off things."

"What? And have you two making out in my ear the whole way through?" Harry smirked, "I think I'll pass."

"You can always sit by yourself- and the film has demon eyes in it."

"Fine, sold. I'm there."

Ron chuckled, "How much of the English essay have you done?" He asked, sitting down on his bed with his les crossed.

"About half, I think." Harry replied.

"I've done sod all." Ron reached over to his bag, looking for the notes Hermione had given him, "Praise Hermione and her excessive note making!"

"Praise!" Harry agreed. 

And so, Harry and Ron spent most of that night haphazardly finishing their homework for once, so they'd have less to do over the weekend. 

[22:02]
Are you ignoring Me?

[22:04]
I was doing a assignment so no, I was not. Miss me that much?

[22:05]
Don't flatter yourself, it's just nice to have someone different to talk to. Even if he's an annoying Gryffindor git. 

[22:05]
What makes you so sure I'm a he?

[22:06]
You just seem like a guy. Girls usually send kisses or emojis.

[22:06]
What a great system you have on how to know genders.

[22:06]
Wait, are you a girl?

[22:07] 
No I am dude xx

[22:07]
Same. Good. Wait! YOU MESSED UP MY SYSTEM!

[22:08]
Sorry xx

[22:08]
Am I suppose to put kisses back?

[22:09]
I'm offended that you even have to ask.

[22:09]
For the record, I'm not putting kisses until I'm comfortable with having you on my phone.

[22:09]
Fine, I'll stop. But forgive me if I ever slip up. 

[22:10]
I might. Depending on if I take a liking to you or not.

[22:11]
Everyone likes me. No worry there.

[22:12]
You're a bit cocky, it's a surprise you're judging me for being a Slytherin when you're as cocky as you are.

[22:12]
I was offered to go to your 'academy' actually, on a scholarship. But both my parents came to Gryffindor and I intended on, and still do, to carry on the tradition.

[22:13]
Fair enough. Would your parents have rathered you went for the scholarship?

[22:13]
Probably not, mum might have. But dad seemed to be really against Slytherin. 

[22:14]
Oh... Why the past tense?

[22:15]
My parents are dead. I never knew them. That's why.

[22:16]
Fuck. Shit, sorry. That's horrible.

[22:16]
It's fine, you didn't know. I think I'm going to go to bed now- my mates telling me to stop texting, claims it buzzes too loud. 

[22:17] 
Okay, night. Smother your mate with a pillow as he sleeps. 

Friday

 

[09:49]
Good morning.

[09:57]
Good morning. Sleep well?

[10:01]
Texting in class, aren't we naughty. And yes I slept well. 

[10:01] 
Free period, actually. 

[10:04]
Well, screw you.

[10:06]
So you can't send me any kisses but you can screw me? Where do your priorities lie?

[10:07]
Don't be smart. I'm risking everything texting in this class. 

[10:08] 
Bad teacher?

[10:11]
Not so much that than he knows my father. 

[10:12]
Ah, okay. What lesson?

[10:17]
Chemistry, I'm not bad at it though.

[10:17]
I am terrible at that. 

[10:21]
This is Mr. Malfoy's teacher. Will you reframe from texting him or I shall have to confiscate his mobile. 

[10:21]
Lol soz dude :))))))

[11:30]
Still in a free period?

[11:35]
Nah, English now.

[11:35]
Damn, it's break now. 

[11:42]
Whoops, our teacher's moaning at the class for not completing the essay he set.

[11:43]
Not cool, dude. 

[11:44]
Dude? Since when did Slytherin's say dude?

[11:45]
Would you prefer me to say brethren?

[11:51]
Dude's good.

[11:51]
Shame, could have been cool brethren.

[11:56]
Wait wait waIT HOLD UP WHEN YOUR TEACHER TEXTED ME HE SAID YOU WERE MR. MALFOY

[11:57]
Yeah... So?

[11:59]
Blonde hair, striker for your football team? Friends with Goyle and Cabble?

[12:00]
Yes, and?

[12:01]
Seriously? YOU! You are that prick? WHAT THE HELL. 

[12:11]
I'm a prick, am I?

[12:15]
Yes! You broke Ron's leg last year by tripping him up! You're a complete wanker!

[12:21]
That was a complete accident! And my father paid compensation!

[12:25]
And to actually think that I was starting to think that you're a decent person.

[12:31]
Are you being serious? You'd happily text me without knowing who I am but as soon as you find out I'm me you throw a hissy fit?

[12:35]
It's not throwing a hissy fit, Malfoy. And I highly doubt that you would want to talk to me if you know who I am.

[12:38]
Oh, really? Who do I have the delight of texting then?

[12:43]
Potter. Striker for Gryffindor. Glasses. 

[12:57]
Hello? 

[13:06]
Charming, you are. 

[13:07]
Whatever, I have lunch till 1:40 just so you know. 

[13:07]
I didn't think I was that bad

[13:08]
Really, nothing?

[13:48]
Fine, I'll ask if we can change to other people to text.

[13:48]  
NO!

[13:48]
I mean... I don't want to cause any trouble for teachers.

[13:52]
Geez, calm down. Anyway, I'll text you after class. I have maths then biology. Lessons end at 3:30

[13:52] 
Right, yeah. Cool. Urh, sorry?

[15:45]
I hate biology. It's horrid. Especially when your best friend is so inappropriate and laughs at the word 'penis'. I love him but god he's annoying.

[15:52]
Ehehe penis.

[15:52]

I kid, I kid. My lessons finish at 3:30 as well just to you're aware.

[15:57]
Right, cool. I won't be able to text you much this evening, I'm going to see a film with Ron and Hermione. Yay for third wheeling.

[16:02]
Scream cockblock then hug them if they try anything. 

[16:03]
Great idea. 

[16:30]
They're wearing matching jumpers.

[16:32]
Who are?

[16:32]
The couple I'm forced to go to the cinema with. 

[16:33] 
Oh, dear Lord. 

[16:33]
*sigh* the things I put up with for Benadryl Cabbagepatch. 

[16:35]
Who?

[16:35]
Benedict Cumberbatch

[16:36]
Oh. I didn't think you would be into that stuff.

[16:36] 
Bendyflop Carrotniblets is beautiful. 

[16:37]
He does have good cheekbones.

[16:38]
And his eyes are perfect

[16:38]
Yeah they're pretty

[16:39]
Wait- what did you mean by 'I didn't think you would be into that stuff'?

[16:41]
Oh, just actors/TV shows/ fangirl[boy]ing

[16:45]
I'm a pretty big fanboy, Sherlock, Dr. Who, Lord of the rings, avengers.

[16:46]
Huh. Never pegged you as that. Arrogant, annoying, stupidly good at football maybe. 

[16:46]
Just because you paid your way onto your school's team. 

[16:48]
Oh back to being rude. Okay then.

"Harry, will you stop texting and eat your dinner!"

"I am eating my dinner, Hermione." Harry replied, not looking up from his phone, but putting some of the Friday night lasagne in his mouth. 

"Do you even know who you're texting?" Ron asked, wiping some sauce off his matching jumper. 

"Yes, unfortunately." Harry answered. 

[16:49]
Sorry, I thought you were being rude, so you're in the wrong not me. 

[16:49]
Oh, sure. Blame the Slytherin. 

"Who is it then?" Hermione and Ron asked simultaneously. 

"Malfoy." Harry said regrettably. 

"Malfoy?!" Ron exclaimed, looking at Harry with wide eyes as though Harry had just told him that he was going to try and ride a bull.

"Yes, Malfoy." Harry said nonchalantly with a nod of his head.

"And you're replying to him?" Ron raised an eyebrow. 

"Leave him alone, Ron. Anyway- he has to, it's our assignment." Hermione reasoned. 

[16:51]
Isn't that what Slytherins are for?

[16:53]
Funny, Potter.

[16:53]
I know. I am charming.

[16:54]
What time's the film?

[16:54]
Leaving after dinner so about half five. 

[17:04]
Ah cool, Pansy's gone out and Goyle's making out with his girlfriend. Joyous.

"What do you even talk about? You've been on your mobile all day." Ron said, sipping his drink. 

"Not during class I hope." Hermione adds.

"Oh, of course not Hermione, I would never do such a horrid thing." Harry gasped, putting a hand over his heart in mocking defence.

[17:06]
Scream cockblock and hug them.

[17:07]
He'll probably sit on me. So I'm okay.

Hermione checked her watch, "We should probably get going for the film if we want good seats."

Harry nodded, getting up from his seat and grabbing his jacket that was next to him.

[19:03]
Updates: film was poorly written, Cupcakebatter was brilliant, company was abysmal. 

[19:06]
Cupcakebatter? How many names do you have?

[19:15]
A lot. We're going out for a meal now.

[19:16]
Haven't you already eaten?

[19:16]
Yes, but Hermione didn't and you don't want to see Ron when he has eaten in three hours.

[19:17]
I don't really want to see Ron at all.

[19:17]
Scared his brothers will brake your pointy nose?

[19:17]
No! And my nose is not pointy!

[19:20]
Yeah it is. And don't worry- Fred and George applauded when they found out his leg was broken in three places. 

[19:21]
How many of them are there?

[19:22]
Altogether, it goes;
Bill
Charlie
Percy
Fred
George
Ron
Ginny

[19:23]
Jesus, that's a big family. Mine's just me and my parents, save one crazy aunt and a bunch of disowned family on my mother's side- mainly her cousins.

[19:38]
I've got a aunt and uncle, a fat cousin, a prisoned Godfather and the boyfriend of my prisoned Godfather.

[19:42]
One of my mum's cousin's in prison. Serves him right, she always said he was dodgy. Anyway, how's the third wheeling?

[19:45]
Not too bad actually. Hermione isn't one for PDA in cafés/restaurants, so they're just holding hands. I can just about handle that.

[19:45]
PDA?

[19:49]
Public Displays of Affection. 

[19:50]
Oh, right yeah. I wouldn't be either, to be honest. I'd rather not taste what they're eating from their tonsils thank you very much. 

[19:51]
Yeah. But it's nice to have a boyfriend/girlfriend.

[19:52]
I wouldn't know #extravirgin

[19:57]
I've had one boyfriend. Oliver wood, captain of the football team?

[19:58]
Played goalie? Was he a keeper ;)

[19:58]
Har har. And he's in defence now, Ron's goalie. 

[20:00]
I thought it was funny. I've kissed people, but I've never been in a relationship. 

[20:00]
Wait- you're gay? Never pegged you as that either. 

[21:00]
Sorry, my phone died whilst out. Yeah I'm gay, about as straight as a round about.

[21:12]
Right, cool.

[21:15]
Yeah, so what do Slytherins do on Friday nights?

[21:17]
Most go out to the pub down the road. Others go to the gym because of student discount. Personally, I watch a film.

[22:17]
All on your own? How lonely. 

[22:18]
Said the guy who spent his Friday night third wheeling. 

[22:19]
But I wasn't alone ;)

[22:21]
Mm, I guess.

[22:21]
How is your film?

[22:21]
Eh, just finished. Not as good as the book. 

[22:25]
What film was it??

[22:22]
Don't laugh. 

[22:22]
Why would I laugh? What were you watching?

[22:22]
Promise you won't laugh. 

[22:23] 
I promise won't laugh. 

[22:23]
Twilight: New Moon. 

"Harry, will you stop laughing at your sodding phone and talk to us?" Ron said, agitated. 

Harry shook his head, laughing so hard that he could feel tears running from his eyes.

[22:37]
I'm back. I was laughing a lot. Sorry.

[22:37]
You promised you wouldn't laugh!

[22:38]
You were watching /TWILIGHT/!

[22:40]
It isn't that bad!

[22:40]
It's awful. The worst thing in the whole world, perhaps.

[22:41]
You're rude.

[22:41]
Yes, but at least I don't like twilight.

[22:42]
But you must have seen them if you have an opinion on them. 

[22:42]
Ron's girlfriend and sister forced me. I did not enjoy it. 

[22:43]
I have to ask...
What team?

[22:43]
WILDCATS!

[22:44]
Not that film, Potter.

[22:45]
Sorry, Malfoy.

[22:45]
Team Edward or team Jacob?

[22:45]
Oh, God. Don't make me chooooooooooose!

[22:45]
Team Edward or Team Jacob?

[22:46]
I'm not answering that. 

[22:46]
Edward 
Or
Jacob?

[22:46]
Is this all you're going to say?

[22:47]
If you don't answer the question I'm afraid we will talk no further. Have fun failing PSHE.

[22:47]
Fine. Team Edward.

[22:51]
Same. 

[22:53]
Have I chosen well?

[22:55]
Excellently.

[22:55]
He's still a faerie. 

[22:57]
Do you mean fairy, Potter?

[22:58]
Faerie is the proper spelling.

[22:58]
It's the archaic spelling. 

[23:00]
That doesn't mean it's wrong!

[23:01]

Anyway, it's past eleven o'clock. 
Let's talk about the deep stuff.

[23:02]
The deep stuff?

[23:02]
YEAH! THE DEEP STUFF! 
LIKE PIZZA
PIZZA CAN BE DEEP DISHED AND STUFFED CRUST!
THUS, DEEP-STUFF.

[23:02]
But I'll get hungry.

[23:03]
But PIZZA.

[23:04]
Scones are better.

[23:04]
With jam?

[23:05]
Is without jam even a option?

[23:05]
No, it isn't.

[23:06]
And always, there has to be clotted cream and tea. 

[23:07]
You sound like my aunt. 
'No Harry, you stupid child, you forgot the tea!'
'Honestly boy! Can't you do anything right?'
'Stop, stop- STOP! YOU CANT HAVE SCONES WITHOUT CLOTTED CREAM YOU SOD GO TO YOUR ROOM!'
Obviously, I pissed her off on purpose. 

[23:08]
Your aunt sounds like a twat.

[23:09]
Yeah, pretty much.

[23:09]
So, what other deep stuff do you want to talk about?

[23:10]
Urh... Idk, pizza was the deepest thing I could think of. 

[23:10]
Pizza is pretty deep.

[23:15]
So deep.

[23:16]
Well, this has become awkward. Goodnight, Potter. 

[23:19]
Goodnight Malfoy.

 

Saturday

 

"Hermione, it's Saturday! I'll do the maths homework tomorrow!" Ron complained, pouring milk over his cereal. 

"You said that last weekend and I ended up giving you the answers five minutes before class!" Hermione reminded. 

Harry smirked at his two best friends, "I'll make sure he does it tomorrow, Hermione, don't worry."

Hermione nodded, shooting Ron a glare when he rolled his eyes. "You have to take your education seriously Ronald." She frowns.

"I am taking it seriously." 

"I'm taking mine very siriusly." Harry smirked as the others groaned. 

"Harry," Hermione said with a shake of her head. "How many times are you going to use that joke?"

"Until it's old." Harry replies, eating some bacon. 

"It was old the moment you said it." Ron mumbles. 

"I heard someone say that they saw a tall man with scars walk in earlier," Hermione said, looking at Harry. "I think Remus is here. Probably to see you."

"Well, I'll go see him when I get told to." Harry says, flipping his toast over on his plate.

"Do you want to go and see him?" Hermione asked with a sorrowful expression on her facial features.

"Course I do, Hermione. It's just we didn't exactly have a pleasant conversation last time."

"And that went like?" Ron prompted, yelping when he got a kick in the shin from his girlfriend under the table.

"Unpleasantly, Ron." Harry said shortly. 

"Anyway," Hermione said with a cough. "Have you two finished the English essay?"

"That was due yesterday." Harry replies, grateful for the subject change. 

"Yes, but Flitwick reset it because only I handed mine in!" Hermione reminded.

Ron groaned and placed his head on the table, "But I've already done it!"

"Have you done in or rushed it?" Hermione asked.

"Bloody hell Hermione, I've done it!" Ron snapped, looking up at his girlfriend and regretting his response the moment he saw the hurt on her face.

"Very well," Hermione said and got up. "I'll see you later. I hope it all goes well with Remus, Harry." She added before walking out of he great hall quickly.

"You're going to be in trouble if she tells Ginny." Harry says. 

Ron groaned, "Ginny keeps going on as it is because Charlie's coming home for the summer."

"Why's she so worked up over Charlie? He's your brother."

"Her and Charlie have always had a really close bond, when dad was ill a year or so ago Charlie practically acted like a father to her."

"Oh, right..." Harry uttered, "Wish I had a brother."

"Feel free to take one of mine." Ron replied. "Especially Percy."

"I've already got you, you tosser."

"Awe, sweet." Ron chuckled before wolfing down a bacon sandwich.

"Speaking as your brother, you're going to get so fat if you eat five bacon sandwiches every Saturday." Harry winked. 

"Speaking as your brother, sod off." Ron made a rude gesture with his hand before throwing a piece of toast at his best friend. 

Harry faked a wince, rubbing his forehead where his scar was. He gasped. "You've scared me!"

"Oh, no!" Ron gasped as well, "We should get you to the hospital wing!"

"I feel so faint, ah!" Harry said dramatically, rolling his eyes back and putting the back of his hand against his head. 

"You're so queer." Ron chuckles. 

"Am I? I never would have noticed! Come on goalie! We have football practice!" And, with that, Harry and Ron made their way over the school's football pitch.

"I need you all to work and play your best if we plan on beating Slytherin in two weeks." Oliver wood, captain of the football team, said to the other players of the football team. "And no one wants those slime balls to win, right?"

"Yes, captain!" The team replied. 

"I want a good session. Harry- you better be on form." 

"Yeah. Sure." Harry mumbled. 

"Everyone pair up and start exercising, Harry, a word please." Oliver said, walking over to the side of the field with Harry whilst everyone else paired up.

"Is everything alright?" Oliver asked Harry as they stood on the sidelines. "I heard about your godfather and if you feel like you need to take it easy then-"

"I'm fine." Harry hissed. "I just bloody wish people stop bringing it up."

"Go calm down. You're excused from practice today." Oliver said seriously before going back to the other players.

"Screw this." Harry breathes before leaving. 

[11:36]
Breaking news: Gryffindor star striker and only hope for winning the inter-school cup excused from practice. 

[11:38]
Breaking news: Slytherin student Draco Malfoy decides to ask Gryffindor 'star striker' what happened.

[11:39]
In an exciting turn of events, football captains claims star striker needs to calm down. 

[11:45]
What did you do this time?

[11:46]
What makes you think I did something? Wood just isn't over our break up. 

[11:47]
What did you do?

[11:50]
I didn't do anything. Wood just thinks that I shouldn't play today because I'm apparently emotional.

[11:51]
Emotional over?

[11:53]
Nothubg. im npt emitional.

[11:53]
You're crying. You spelt all of that wrong. I might be a Slytherin but I'm not inconsiderate of feelings (believe it or not.)

[11:47]
I'm nit cruing ur cruign

[11:47]
Stop being a git. Why are you crying?

[11:58]

Harry if I have to then I will ring you.

[11:58]
Hi Draco, it's Hermione. Harry's not able to text you back right now (but he can manage to tear stain my favourite shirt) he'll get back to you when he's calmed down.

Hermione put the phone down on the bench outside that they were sitting on, using one hand to rub Harry's back as the messy haired boy cried into her shoulder. Although Hermione wasn't usually one for showing a lot of affection outside, not even with Ron, it was a different case when her best friend was so upset over something that was extremely important.

"Shh," she soothed, "What's wrong?"

Harry wasn't making very audible noises, but Hermione gathered it was something to do with 'godfather' and 'Remus'.

"Come on Harry, let's get something to drink." Hermione suggested and got up.

She took Harry's hand, bringing him up to his feet. As they walked she kept her hand in his, offering the little physical comfort that she was able to.

[13:28]
Hey, er, sorry about earlier...

[13:28]
Hey, don't worry about it. Is everything okay now though?

[13:29]
Yeah, yeah everything's fine. 

[13:29]
You wouldn't have actually called me, would you?

[13:30]
Of course I would have. Just because we don't see eye to eye doesn't mean that I would let you be in hysterics on your own.

[13:31]
Right, sure. Strong morals you have. 

[13:32]
Anyway, um, what music are you into?

[13:32]
Well, according to Ron I listen to 'weird and obscure' music whatever the hell that means. I just don't see what the pull is with The Weird Sisters- or pop music, thank you very much Hermione. 

[13:34]
Pop music, no thank you. I don't really know what category my music is. I like all different types. I listen to the occasional MCR and paramore, I like Linkin Park, Muse, sometimes I like 80's/90's music such as abba and Queen, but my all time favourite band/musician is Hozier. Oh, and You Me At Six are alright too.

[13:34]
Did. 
You. 
Just. 
Say. 
Hozier.
?!?!?!
You did not just say hozier. 
Hozier is life 
I'm listening to him now.
I change my mind, maybe you are descent. 

[13:36]
What song?! WHAT SONG?!

[13:36]
Angel of small death & the codeine scene.

[13:37]
Good choice- great even. Sedated has to be my favourite, mind. 

[13:38]
That's a excellent one. My favourite is From Eden.

[13:38]
You know that says slithered in it, right? #slytherinsass #cantescape

[13:39]
You did not just hashtag slytherin sass. 

[13:39]
I did to. 

[13:41]
Well when you're in a mood you can be #gryffindorgrump

[13:42]
You haven't replied in three minutes. Stop being a #gryffindorgrump and applaud my #slytherinsmarts 

[13:46]
Sorry, Ron tripped and fell greatly amusing. #greatgryffindor

[13:48]
Tit head. 

[13:49]
Hey, don't insult him. He hasn't been he same in that leg since YOU BROKE IT 

[13:53]
Are you still not over that? Really?

[13:55]
Never will be, Malfoy. You only won the cup last year bc our star player was out of action. 

[13:56]
And here I was under the impression you were the star player. 

[13:56]
Oh, I am, but Ron's quite good too. 

[14:45]
I'm the best out of every team there is.

[14:45]
You text back late. You're watching twilight, aren't you?

[14:59]
No...

[15:01]
You are! #lame

[15:08]
IT'S A GOOD FILM.

[15:09]
Nah, it isn't.

[15:09]
THE BOOK'S GOOD TOO!

[15:10]
Malfoy, your decency is dwindling and crumbling into tiny shreds.

[15:10]
THE WEREWOLVES RIDE MOTOR CYCLES.

[15:11]
THE VAMPIRES SPARKLE.

[15:12] 
NU-UH

[15:12]
YAH-HUH

[15:12] 
NU-UH

[15:13]
Malfoy, you can't deny it. They sparkle. 

[15:14]
They don't sparkle.

[15:15]
They do. And so do you.

[15:15]
I'm sorry my personality is just dazzling.

[15:16]
You keep on believing that. 

[15:17]
It is.

[15:19]
Oh, my god. You are now dazzling Draco.

[15:19]
No. No. No. nO.

[15:20]
Sorry, what was that Dazzling Draco? I can't hear you over your sparkles.

[15:20]
Have I ever told you I hate you?

[15:21]
Well, you're stuck with me until this assignment's over what can you do.

[15:22]
Well within this time I will get you to like twilight.

[15:23]
Never.

[15:24]
Say never.

[15:26]
Did you really just make a Justin Bieber reference?

[15:27]
Yep

[15:27]
Siriusly?

[15:28]
You spelt it wrong.

[15:29]
Nah, you just don't get the joke.

[15:29]
I don't think I want to get the joke. 

[15:34]
It's nothing crude.

[15:36]
Oh, that's reassuring.

[15:37]
Harry, McGonagall told me to tell you that you need to go her office right now because Remus wants to talk to you.

[15:40]
But I'm actually doing my homework for once!

[15:41]
Now, Harry.

[15:45]
I've gone!

[15:46]
Good. Good luck, too.

[15:46]
Later Malfoy. Have to see the head of year

[15:48]
What did you do this time? Later Potter