ORIGINAL: The Amour
Injurious Plans
[Chapter Ten]
Apart from spending time with Draco, flying and Quidditch was Harry’s world of paradise. Anyone could see that, if they watched Harry during practices. He was born to be on a broomstick and no one could deny that.
Today’s practice had gone well. He’d been mastering the Wronski Feint for a while now and he felt pleased when Seamus had told him that h could easily be better then Viktor Krum. He couldn’t wait to try it out at their next game.
The seven players were now heading back to the locker rooms after and especially consuming practice, sweaty and muddy.
“Good practice guys. Good work. Next will be Monday! Don’t forget!”
Everyone began heading out the door when Seamus called Harry back.
“Harry? Do you mind if we talk a bit?” Seamus asked.
Harry looked at him curiously. “Er, yeWhatWhat’s up captain?”
Seamus paused and then looked pointedly at Harry. “Where do you go every night?”
“H-how dow you kno-”
“Some of us are still awake when you sneak out Harry.” he replied sharply.
“I-I’ve been er-going to the Library.” Harry said lamely.
“At eleven pm?”
“Erm- doing some... research... don’t want teachers to find out...”
“Are you sure?”
“Yes! I mean- yeah. But I’m not letting it interfere with Quidditch.” he
added quickly.
“That’s not the point. It isn’t safe Harry, to go wandering around the school alone. You-Know-Who is still out there and wanting your head on a gold platter. You’re being really thick you know.”
Harry couldn’t understand why Seamus was so concerned and protective of him.
“I’m looking after myself well enough Seamus. It’s good of you to worry, but I’ll be fine.”
Seamus frowned. “you’re not back with Cho are you?”
Harry’s heart jolted. “No. She’s with Ron now.”
“Oh, yeah.”
“Well, I’ll see lat later Seam.” Harry grinned and turned and walked out of the locker room.
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Blaise groaned painfully as he picked himself up from between the lines of bleachers. Rubbing his sore buttox and looking around, he saw that Draco was no where. In fact, he was no longer even in the castle. He was in the middle of the stands on the Quidditch field.
“That bitch!” he snarled under his breath as he mhis his way down the steps.
But a movement on the grounds made him stop. he squinted his eyes and realized that it was the Gryffindor team, coming out of the locker rooms after practice.
He quickly sneaked down and stood, spying in the shadows of the tall benches.
As he watched the Gryffindors exit, he noticed that two people were still inside. Taking his chances, he inched closer to the door.
Voices were coming from inside.
Seamus Finnigan and Harry Potter’s voices.
His eyes flickered.
A malicious grin spread across his face as he listened to the conversation, and a thought began to form in his mind.
The voices died and Blaise could hear footsteps coming toward the door. He ducked just in time as Harry walked out.
After making sure that Harry was out of sight, he snuck in quietly, and found Seamus pacing back and forth with a perplexed and bothered look on his face. He looked up when Blaise came in and stood stalk still.
“If you didn’t notice Zabini, this is the Gryffindor’s lockeom.&om.”
Blaise shrugged. “Oh, I know. I just thought you’d like to know about something.”
Seamus snorted. “more like you’ve come to spy on our new moves.”
“No. It’s about Potter, Finnigan.”
The sandy-haired boy’s cold loisapisappeared and his eyes widened.
“Harry?”
“Yes.”
“What about him?”
Blaise smirked. “You’re wondering where he goes every night. And I could tell you. You do have a thing for Potter right?”
“Me? No.” Seamus said hastily.
“Don’t lie. you’re always staring at him and checking him out. You couldn’t be more obvious. If you want him, this will be your chance to get him.”
Seaconsconsidered all of it for second. It was true, although he didn’t say it, that he did want Harry badly and was desperate to get him.
“So where’s he gone to every night?” he snapped. He didn’t really trust the sneaky Slytherin after all.
“Bluntly, he’s out fucking his ass off with a particular someone. One
of my housemates to be specific.”
Seamus burned with rage. “What? Fucking who?” he shouted.
Blaise raised an eyebrow.
“Draco Malfoy.”
Seamus just gaped. “Y-you’re kidding right?” he asked weakly.
“Nope.”
“Why should I believe you?”
“Because it’s the only fucking true fact you’ll get.”
“But Harry and Malfoy- they’re enemies!”>
“Not anymore. They’re lovers.”
“Holy shit!” Seamus swore. “I’ll kill Harry for lying to me...”
“Why don’t you try getting him back instead?” Blaise suggested, looking at his nails.
Seamus looked outraged. “And how the fuck am I supposed to do that?”
“Use your thick brian Finnigan. Devise a plan. Don’t go running after him. Make him come running to you48;<48;
“Right. Like that’s a piece of cake.”
“God, are Gryffindors all so brainless? Of course it’ll be difficult if you try to do it by yourself. The answer is flashing right in front of your nose! USE SOMEONE.”
Seamus furrowed his brow. “Who?”
“This is ridiculous. Forget it.” he rolled his eyes and was about to turn around when Seamus finally voiced what he’d been trying to get across.
“Cho Chang.”
“Good job Seamy. Now onto step two.” Blaise sneered mockingly. “You’re on you’re own to think up a good plan. And I’m threatening you when I say ‘Get fucking Potter fucking away from Draco.’ ”
And with that, he swept out of the locker room.
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Another Saturdarninrning at breakfast. Ron, Hermione, and Harry were sitting at the Gryffindor table munching on toast.
Ron, who usually arrived at the Great Hall with Cho dangling off his arm, had come in solo today and Harry couldn’t help but wonder why.
Hermione seemed to be thinking along the same lines.
“Where’s Cho?” she asked with a forced look of concern.
Ron frowned. “Dunno. Said she had something important to do. Didn’t tell me what though.”
Just then, Cho walked in, followed by Seamus a few steps behind her.
“Oy Seamus!” Ron called out, hoping to get Cho to notice him and come over, but Cho continued on toward the Ravenclaw table without so much as a glance in his direction.
“Probably didn’t hear you Ron.” Harry said at the look of disappointmen Ron Ron’s face.
He was surprised when he found her staring right at him, but when they met eyes, she shifted her gaze.
‘Right’. Harry thought. He was a little unnerved at the piercing look in her eyes. ‘Probably just my imagination’.
“So, what are you guys gonna do today?” Harry asked, turning back to Ron and Hermi
“Well, I’m studying in the Library for Monday. I’d nag you two to come along because if anyone needs to study, it’s you two, BUT, since you’ll never come anyways, I’m going by myself.” Hermione said with a sniff.
“I’ll go with you Hermione. I’ve got nothing to do.” Harry said.
“Good. And you Ron?”
“Er- sorry. I’ve gotta meet Cho after breakfast. She said she wanted to talk about something, yesterday.” Ron said, relieved that he had an excuse to not go to the Library.
“Oh all right.” Hermione sighed. “Well, looks like everyone’s leaving. Let’s go Harry-”
Harry was about to follow her from the table but someone called to him.
“Hey Harry!” Harry swung around. “I need tot talk to you quick about a nw strategy formation I’ve thought up for the team.” Seamus said, waving harry over. “I’ll only borrow him for a bit Hermione, he’ll meet you there.”
Hermione, looking a bit upset, just nodded and went off alone.
No one had noticed that Cho had grabbed Ron and left the hall in hurry.
“All right. What’s this new strategy that you have?” Harry asked.
Seamus sat back down and motioned for Harry to do the same.
“Harry, I just wanted to apologize for Thursday.”
Harry raised his eyebrows. “You mean, the little talk we had in the locker room?”
Seamus nodded. “I didn’t mean to sound fussy and annoying about things. It’s just that not only would I kill myself if shinghing happened to our Seeker, but you’re also a great friend and I care about you.”
Harry smiled. “Thanks Seamus. You’re an awesome captain and friend too.”
“If you ever need someone to talk to, I’m the man, Harry.” he winked.
“Yeah, I’ll keep that in mind, Seam. Thanks.” Harry grinned in reply, punching Seamus’ arm playfully.
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“Ow!” he whined.
“Sissy!” Harry teased.
“Oh shut up.” Seamus stood up and checked his watch. “Well, I’m gonna go down to the pitch a bit. I’ll see you later.”
Harry watched as Seamus strolled out of the Great Hall whistling.
Seamus can be an idiot sometimes but he’s a good guy. Harry thought to himself. Then he remembered his promise with Hermione and left the now empty Great Hall in haste.
No more then fifteen steps into the corridors, angry shouting of two people could be heard. Harry recognized the voices immediately.
He ran toward the voices. They were coming from an empty classroom in the main corridor.
The minute he appeared in the doorway, a sobbing Cho slammed into him and harry caught her before she fell. She didn’t even look to see who it was, and she just buried her face in Harry’s chest and cried.
“Wh-what happened?” he asked startled, at Ron who was standing at a distance.
Ron’s face was beet red. “i have no idea! She just started yelling at me and-”
Cho’s wails broke his sentence.
“What the fuck!” he shouted.
Harry noticed that Cho was gripping his shirt with trembling hands.
In a barely audible and quivering voice, she whispered, “He tried to r-rape me last night.”
Harry’s eyes shot wide open.
“He WHAT?” he bellowed.
“WHAT?” Ron asked loudly. Harry glared at him furiously.
“And you called ME a fucking asshole! I can’t believe you! You-”
Cho whimpered softly. “Please, let’s leave.”
Harry stopped shouting at Ron but with a murderous look on his face, he led Cho out of the room.
“Hey! Where are you going with my girlfriend?” Ron demanded.
“Your girlfriend, my ass!” Harry spat and they ran off before Ron could catch up tot them.
They ended up in a deserted and unused corridor a ways off and Cho jumped into Harry’s arms again.
“Shh. It’s okay Cho. It’s okay.” he whispered soothingly. He knew that Cho wasn’t okay but he didn’t know what else to say.
Cho’s crying began to quiet down and she lifted her tear stained face to look at him.
“Thank you Harry. I don’t know what I would have done if you hadn’t come along.”
“I’m just glad that you’re okay Cho.” he smiled. “Cho- I really didn’t mean to hurt you that day-”
Cho shook her head. “Harry, it’s fine.”
“But-”
“Don’t talk.”
She leaned up and kissed him softly.
At first, harry felt like pulling away, but Cho was hurt. She was just seeking comfort.
And so, after hesitating, he kissed her back tenderly.
Suddenly, a loud clanking noise echoed through the corridor, bringing Harry back to his senses. He parted from Cho looking uneasy.
“We shouldn’t be doing this.” he said.
“Why Harry?” Cho cooed, smiling at him.
“We-we broke up remember? We’re not a couple anymore. And plus-”
“But Harry, I know you want me and I want you! So why are you being so distant? I love you Harry.”
Harry blinked. This was not how things were supposed to turn out.
“Er- Cho. I’m sorry, I can’t do this. I’m- I’m with someone else.”
Cho’s smile completely disappeared.
“What?”
“I- I thought I told you before that-”
“But- but this can’t be right! Harry! You’re supposed to like me!” she cried out.
“Cho, I’m sorry. I really am.” he lowered his arms awkwardly and stepped back. “I didn’t meant to deceive you or anything. That-that kiss wasn’t meant to be like this...”
Cho’s eyes refilled with fresh tears again and she took off down the hall, leaving Harry to brood miserably.
“God fucking dammit. I’m screwed.” he muttered, kicking the wall.
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Neither Cho nor Ron appeared at dinner that night. Harry knew that Ron was up in his room sulking and Cho was somewhere crying. He wanted to comfort Cho again but he felt that things had gone too wrong anyways. He truly hadn’t meant to lead her on in any way with that kiss. He had assumed that she was just kissing him to be comforted.
Not only was Cho and Ron mad at him, Draco seemed to be avoiding him at all costs. Earlier that day, Draco had said that he had to work on an assignment with Blaise and now, he wasn’t even looking at him or throwing insults either.
After dinner, a lone owl swooped over his head and dropped a letter into his lap.
He picked up and examined it curiously, and recognized the elegant and slightly feminine script as Draco’s.
Eagerly, he opened it and unfolded the letter.
Harry,
Meet me tonight on the Astronomy Tower at at eight o’clock.
-D
It was just that. No ‘I love you’ or ‘I miss you’ like in his usual letters.
“Who is it from?” Hermione asked, leaning over. “Ohhh.”
She nudged him playfully and gave him a look that said, ‘you get him, tiger!’.
“Oh shut up.” he said grinning.
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