It's been three days since the fight and James hasn't even looked at me. He has been rather quieter than usual. He hasn't sat next to me in classes where we usually used to sit together. But I don't feel bad, he is the reason all of this happened.
I walk into transfiguration and place my stuff on the table. I slump back in my seat and cross my hands over my chest.
I had to stay up all night doing my potions essay. I guess it was partly my fault because I had a full week to do it. But come on, does anyone really do their homework right after they get it? Well, except Lily, and Remus sometimes.
I'm tired. From all of this stupid fighting, oh and from not sleeping. Can thank Slughorn later for that.
I jump a little when someone next to me throws their bag on the table.
I look up to see Aurora with an apologetic smile on her face. "Sorry, I didn't realize the books were this heavy." She says softly, feeling a bit embarrassed.
"It's fine, what are you doing here? Don't you sit with Catherine in transfiguration?" I ask confused.
I take a quick look to where she usually sits. Catherine is sitting with her back towards us. Her brunette hair is in a neat bun and her hands are crossed over her chest.
Catherine is also a Hufflepuff, she and Aurora are basically best friends. I don't know much about her but she seems nice.
Aurora sighs and sits down. "I do, but we got into a fight last night." She rubs her face. "She started dating that douchebag Eric Vale."
My eyes widen for a moment. "Wait, Eric Vale? The sixth year Hufflepuff player?"
Aurora rolls her eyes "Yes, him. Ugh, he's so disgusting! I hate him so much." She looks towards her friend.
So it is the same Eric I punched last year.
"I punched him in the face last year." I whisper leaning towards Aurora.
She turns towards me with a shocked expression. "You punched him?" She asks in disbelief.
I laugh at her reaction. "I did, you know how he always gets so handsy. Well, I didn't like it and he wouldn't take a no for an answer. So I punched him."
Aurora starts laughing. "Serves him right. I don't know what Catherine sees in him. I bet you he's going to break her heart sooner or later." She shakes her head.
I give her a sympathetic smile. "I'm sure you gave your best trying to knock some sense into her. But you know, somehow these douchebags 'wow' the girls so much."
She gives me a tight-lipped smile. "Yeah,"
I look towards Lily, Marlene and Mary. They are laughing and having a conversation. An idea pops into my head.
"Hey Aurora, you haven't met my friends yet. How about all of us having a girls night this Friday? I think all of us need one fun night!" I suggest.
She looks unsure for a moment. "Are you sure? I've never spoken to any of your friends. You think they will like me?" She glances towards the group.
"What? Of course they will! They are the nicest people, besides who wouldn't like you? You're so sweet and caring. Lily will absolutely love you. You two are pretty similar." I reassure her.
She grins. "Thank you, I would love to join you guys!"
"Great! I'll tell the girls about it after classes." I smile excitedly.
I feel someone walk up next to me. Aurora gives me a look. I turn to look at the person, and would you look at that.
James Potter
I roll my eyes "Need anything?" I ask coldly, staring in front of me and avoiding any eye contact.
He shrugs. "Well, I was about to come to class and sit down. But it seems my seat is occupied." He points to where Aurora is sitting.
Aurora mutters a little 'oh' and starts grabbing her stuff. "Sorry, I can sit somewhere else."
I turn back to her and place my hand on her book before she can put it in her bag. "No, it's fine, you can sit here." I give her a smile and she smiles back.
I turn back to James. "You didn't have a problem finding a new seat the last three days. I think you can find one just fine." I give him a sarcastic smile.
He looks at me for a moment. "Incase you forgot, this is my seat. I've been sitting here from the start of the school year." He returns the sarcastic smile.
I look at the seat from different angles for a few seconds. "Interesting, I don't see your name on it." I shrug. "Just find another seat James, it's not a big deal."
He sighs "Look, I just want to talk to you. About what happened that day." He places one of his hand on my table.
Oh, now he wants to talk.
I look up at him. "And I'm not interested, so move along and go find a seat." I motion him to leave with my hand.
He gives me a unimpressed look. "Really, Y/N?"
"Yes, really, James." I mock.
"Oi, James!" Sirius calls him from his seat. James looks at him and nods.
He looks back at me for a moment, debating whether to say something or not. He just sighs and walks away.
"Damn," Mumbles Aurora after a brief moment of silence. I chuckle at that. "What happened on 'that day'?" She raises her eyebrow.
I exhale through my nose. "Prepare yourself for the amazing story of how James Potter knows how to talk to girls." I roll my eyes.
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It's the next day and all of our classes are finally over. I quickly grab all of my stuff that's scattered on my desk and stand up.
"Remember to submit your essays in about a week. And remember, at least 500 words!" The voice of Slughorn is ringing in my ears. But no one really pays attention to it.
I make my way out of the classroom and start walking towards the library. I'm meeting Jasper there so we can study together.
"Y/N!" A voice calls far behind me. You've got to be kidding me.
I pay no attention and continue walking through the halls. I adjust the books in my hand to get a firmer grip on them.
My attention is pulled towards a certain group that is walking towards me. The Black sisters Bellatrix and Narcissa, Lucius Malfoy and Regulus Black.
I'm waiting for this year to end, it's the last year for Bellatrix, Narcissa and Lucius. They don't like us Gryffindors, especially muggle-borns.
Let's just say that I try to avoid them as much as possible.
I keep my eyes straight ahead and act like they're not there. Just few more steps and I'm past them.
At least that's what I thought.
Suddenly my stuff flies straight out of my hands and on to the floor. My wand, 2 books, and notes are all scattered on the ground. Great.
The group next to me starts laughing. "Watch where you're going next time." Bellatrix mocks, still laughing along with her friends.
I glare at her. I look at Lucius who has his arm around a giggling Narcissa who hides her laughter by burying her face into his chest.
And then there is Regulus - he isn't laughing like the others. His gaze is on the floor and he looks a bit nervous. He avoids my eye contact and fiddles with his robe's sleeves.
"Real funny, hilarious even." I give Bellatrix an annoyed look and squat down to collect my stuff that's laying on the floor.
I collect the notes and put them between one of my books. As I go to grab my wand a foot is placed on it. I look up to see Bellatrix smirking.
"Are you even allowed to own a wand? Aren't they for witches and wizards?" She taunts. With a swift movement she rolls my wand towards herself.
She picks it up and examines it.
"Yes, I am allowed. Can you please give me my wand back?" I stand up and stretch my hand towards the wand.
She looks at my hand funnily and pulls herself away. "Get your hands away from me you mud-"
"Leave her alone!" a familiar angry voice demands. I turn my head to see James walking up to
us and glaring at the group.
"Isn't it wonderful? Here comes Potter, to save her little helpless girlfriend." Lucius sneers. Everyone in the group is glaring at James.
Even Regulus has looked up, but he looks like he doesn't want to be here. I don't blame him.
"Yeah, and what if I am? Is it bothering you?" James snaps back and takes a step towards Lucius.
Okay, woah, woah. Too much is happening right now.
Even though I don't want to I place my hand on James's shoulder. "It's fine James, leave it alone." I try to pull him back from Lucius.
Even though I would love to see Lucius get punched, it would not be the greatest idea right now.
"No, It's not fine Y/N." James's glare shifts from Lucius to Bellatrix. "She was about to call you something she shouldn't."
Bellatrix only laughs at that. "Oh and what are you going to do about it, Potter?" She hisses pointing my wand at his chest.
I nervously look between the two of them. Narcissa pulls her sisters hand. "Bella, not right now. We need to meet up with Lestrange." She whispers.
Bellatrix huffs "Whatever."
"Give Y/N her wand back." James demands.
Bellatrix turns back to me with a disgusted look. She just stares at me for a moment and then throws my wand towards me.
It catches me off guard and I flinch back to avoid getting smacked in the face with it.
James reacts quickly and reaches his hand out in front of my face and catches the wand.
Thank Godric.
The group scoffs and starts walking away. My eyes meet with Regulus for a moment but he quickly looks away and follows the group.
"Arseholes." James shakes his head and offers me my wand. I take it from him and mutter a very quiet 'thank you'. He probably didn't even hear it.
"Are you okay?" He looks at me with soft eyes and a small smile on his lips.
Did he just forget our argument?
"This doesn't change anything." I state.
He sighs and messes his hair up even more. "I know, I know. But I really am sorry for the things I said." He keeps eye contact with me.
I stare back at him. "Didn't you say that I am a bitch? Why are you defending me?" Salty, maybe. But he deserves it.
His face grimaces "And I was wrong for calling you that. I'm sorry."
I look down and grasp my stuff closer to myself. "I'm sorry, but I need time to forgive you. What you did and said, it really hurt me James." I confess honestly.
James nods and looks down as well. "Understandable. I deserve it, I was a jerk."
My lips form a line and I give him a little nod. We just stand there for a moment. I look at him.
He looks like he's sorry, but I can't forgive him that easily.
I wrote this chapter in between breaks in the school bathroom. Skipped a whole P.E class for thisð© You got to do what you got to do.
Anyways, how have y'all been? Cause there has been happening a lot in my school.
Edited 7/20/2022