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Grangerfn1 
Ellie was quite popular. Of course she was, though - Quidditch Captain, champion of the term, one of the few that would be departing from the school for good. Max didn't mind that everyone wanted Ellie's attention. He was glad she was getting all the love and attention she had deserved for so long.
But his instinctive hand-hold got her attention, and as soon as he felt her gaze, he wished he hadn't done it. He didn't want to talk about this now. He didn't want to cry. He didn't want to make a scene. But when Ellie asked him what was wrong, Max's face grew hot and he held his breath in an attempt to prevent a sob that would escalate into a series of sobs. Once he started, he wasn't going to be able to stop. He was supposed to be strong. Guys weren't supposed to cry.
Though, unfortunately, Max wasn't like most guys.
Max shook his head and released Ellie's hand, folding his hands in his lap again. He stared down at them. "...Nothing," he said finally. "I'm just glad you're here." That was the easiest way of putting it. It was true, and Max had always treasured every moment he spent with Ellie. He just wished the end of their adventures at Hogwarts hadn't come so quickly. He also didn't want to ruin Ellie's mood, as her happiness was most important, so Max wholeheartedly expected her to drop it and bring it up after the feast.
When tears began to sting at his eyes, he did his best to blink them back. None fell - not until he thought, I'll hardly ever see her. What if she forgets about me? I don't want to lose my best friend. One lone tear dropped straight into his lap, leaving no trace on his face, and he wished more than anything that he could be graduating alongside the greatest friend he ever had.
Something was definitely wrong with Max. Because it was taking him a while to respond. That meant he was THINKING. Thinking, with Max, wasn't always a good thing. At least, not in conversation. Conversation with her should be flowing and easy. Yet, he was thinking about what he wanted to say.
Therefore, he was avoiding saying what was really wrong.
Therefore,
"You're lying." And that HURT.
Ellie huffed and averted her gaze from him as yet another person approached her. So, fortunately or unfortunately for Max, she didn't see that tear.
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EW_FAN He saw Ellie sat at the table with ... Max, it was her last term here and he was surprised to see that she didnt seem to be too bothered that she was leaving. He wondered if he should go up and say bye to her since she was his captain for two terms that he had been on the team. It was thanks to Minnie that he had joined the team and met Ellie Stone a Ravenclaw to look upto.. well learn from what he had seen of her in these past two terms. He finally decided to go upto her.. so he got up and walked over to her and Max who didnt seem to be too happy, Harvey knew how he felt cause even Harvey felt sad to see Ellie go, sure he hadnt hung out with her alot.. but she had been his captain, seeker and most of all someone he admired and now she was going. "Erm.. Hi Ellie.. Hi Max.. good to see you both here" even through Max looked like he could run out of here any second if he got the chance.
"Hey!" Harvey seemed almost hesitant too. It was WEIRD. What was up with all these people acting so WEIRD tonight? While Ellie was literally the most excited girl in the world?
"Of course we're here," she laughed. The End of Term Feast wasn't exactly something one could SKIP.
Sure, it was possible, but who would want to?