Chapter 180: Surprises (2/2)

”How do you know?” Draco asked.

”Er... because I know that she's dating him and today is Jason's birthday,” Astoria replied.

”Today is what?” Chris exclaimed as she processed this information.

”You didn't know?” Astoria looked surprised.

”No, but that makes sense,” Chris grinned. ”Thank you, Astoria. I love you. See you later.”

Draco looked amused by this entire conversation as Chris ran out of the Slytherin common room.

Chris straight ran towards the great hall and found Fred and George.

”Fred! George!” Chris called slightly breathless from all the running.

Fred and George were leaving the great hall with their friend Lee.

”What's up?” George asked.

”I need some Nosebleed Nougats. It's an emergency.” Chris grinned at them. A plan already forming in her brain.

Next stop was the Hogwarts Kitchen. Chris explained the house-elves about all the things she needs.

”Hey what's going on?” Jason asked as he stopped Chris at the entrance hall just before lunch. ”I heard you came to the Slytherin common room then just ran away. Look, I know that Malfoy said something, didn't he?”

”Nope, he said nothing I couldn't handle,” Chris replied smiling. ”I remembered something that's why I left. Listen do you still want to meet up this afternoon cause I've my Quidditch practice.”

Jason's face fell.

”Really? But you promised — F*ck it. Quidditch is more important, isn't it? I don't even know why I expect from people.” He muttered without looking at Chris then stormed out of the entrance hall.

Chris felt bad, actually, she was hurt. Though she wasn't a Quidditch freak like Ginny or Harry she still liked it and gave importance to that. But the part hurt Chris the most was that she understood exactly why Jason was mad. It was his birthday and only two or three people knew about it in school, he was alone but he expected Chris to be there.

”Well that went bad.” said a voice behind Chris.

Chris turned and saw Luna.

”Yeah, I guess,” Chris replied. ”But don't worry, I have a plan.”

And Chris explained her afternoon plans to Luna.

”That's really nice Chris.” Luna grinned as Chris finished.

”Hey, I never asked how is it going things between you and Shawn? Have you guys talked over the summer?” Chris said sitting on the Gryffindor table for lunch.

”Actually yes, we have and we have decided to stay friends,” Luna said brightly.

”Oh?”

”It's actually nice. I mean I liked him and he liked me, that's all good but after he went to his school we both realized that it'll be very stupid to continue seeing each other.” Luna replied coolly. ”But we still can be friends and write to each other sometimes. I really like having friends.”

Chris always admired Luna's brutal honesty and positive attitude. She was truly a rare combination.

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To be continued...