Harry Potter Promise NR.6
Date: 7/10/2017,
Categories:
Fiction
Fan fiction,
Author: zimbi
... amusing and entertaining for the Gryffindors, and most of the Slytherins. Umbridge had chosen that class to observe, and followed Snape around the room, watching him closely and looking into the different students' cauldrons. "Is it wrong that I don't know who to root for?" Ron asked Harry quietly out of the corner of his mouth as they crossed paths on their way to the ingredient cupboard. Harry had to stifle his snort of laughter, as he headed back to Neville, and their table. Ron did have a point, he mused, as he listened to Umbridge ask the Potion's Master questions about his tenure at Hogwarts, and his desire to teach the Defense Against the Dark Arts class. He almost laughed out loud when Snape told the woman that obviously he had been unsuccessful at obtaining the job, and she would need to speak with Dumbledore to ascertain the reason why. XXX That weekend was a Hogsmeade weekend, which made Harry and his friends very happy. Harry strongly suspected that most of the school was reveling in the idea of spending a day out from under the oppressive regime of Umbridge. He and his friends made plans to meet up for lunch, as they separated into their respective pairs and headed into the village. Harry and Ginny decided to spend some time away from the crowds, not really needing anything from any of the shops. They spent several hours just talking, both out loud and through their bond, as they wandered through the scenic area. At lunchtime, the three pairs converged on the ...
... Three Broomsticks, and had a nice meal, before separating once more. Neville and Susan made their way up towards the Shrieking Shack, talking amicably as they went. It wasn't until they reached their destination, before Neville turned to the girl next to him. "Susan-" "Neville-" Both stopped as they spoke at the same time, laughing a little, before Neville indicated for Susan to go first. The Bones heir sighed, looking up into the caring eyes of her boyfriend. "Neville, you're a great guy, and I really like you. I'm just not sure I'm ready for this yet. I'm sorry-" Neville cut her off, smiling. "It's OK, Susan. I was actually thinking the same thing. We're not Harry and Ginny." Susan chuckled. "I don't think anyone is." Neville nodded. "I do like you, but I just don't think we should continue dating, at least for now." Susan looked immensely relieved. "Friends?" she asked hesitantly. Neville nodded again, holding out his hand. "Friends," he replied. Susan took his hand, and together, they headed back towards the village. XXX Ron and Hermione headed out of the main part of the village after lunch, finding a secluded area where they could just talk. Hermione spent most of the time worrying about exams, and OWL's, but Ron managed to get her to relax for a little bit, and they whiled away the rest of the afternoon learning more about each other. Even though they had been friends for years, there was still a lot they didn't know about each other. Hermione was incredibly pleased at ...