 Chapter 3
Harry made sure to distance himself from Hermione. The last thing he wanted was to get into a fight with Ron. Besides, there were other girls at Hogwarts. Surely there must be somebody-
"Hey Harry, how was your summer?" A pretty Gryffindor sat down next to him.
"Erm, it was fine. Excuse me, but what's your name?" Harry asked politely.
"My name is Candi Summers. And you don't really know me, because I've been away for a while. How are you?"
"Just fine....fine." Harry tried to ignore Hermione and Ron snogging. Candi noticed his discomfort.
"Ron and Hermione?"
"How'd you know?" Harry asked, suprised that she had figured it out so quickly.
"Please, everyone knew those two were going to end up dating. It was only a matter of time. Besides, what about you and Cho?"
"Over." Harry said quickly. Candi tossed her long black hair over her shoulder and laughed.
"Not your type?"
"You could say that. How on Earth do you know so much about me?" Harry was dying to find out.
"Well, I'm good friends with Ginny Weasley. Even though I'm older than her. Your year actually. When I'm away, we write to each other, and she tells me just about everything." Harry smiled, and Candi patted him on the back.
"What was that for?"
"Encouragement. You look like you need it. Don't worry, nothing lasts forever Harry."
Harry and Candi sat next to each other during the feast, and got to know each other. Ron and Hermione were too busy going at it to care anyway. By the end of the evening, Harry had made a friend and ally.
"So how long d'you think they'll go at it?" Harry asked Candi as they made their way to the Common Room.
"Oh...I'd say maybe till....after New Years? They did spend most of their time fighting, right?"
"Yea, but now it's snogging. Whipping Sticks." Harry said to the Fat Lady, who allowed them to enter.
"Well, I wouldn't worry about it Harry. See you in the morning." Candi made her way up to the girls dorm, and Harry to his. He paused, reflecting on the evening. Although they had talked about her alot, Harry found he hadn't thought of Hermione all evening.
"Maybe...I shouldn't worry about it." He mused to himself, then saw Ron and Hermione come in, holding hands. "Good feelings gone." He was feeling jealous again.
Ron soon came up, and Harry didn't feel like talking when he did. Ron climbed into bed.
"Harry...my life couldn't have gotten better."
"Good Ron. I'm glad you've found someone." Harry said rather shortly. He rolled over and pretended to fall asleep. Soon Ron was fast asleep, and his snores filled Harry's mind and thoughts until he too, was dreaming.
Katie
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