Chapter 361 - Start Talking (2/2)

”Look Leyla, I know you are upset and I understand why but tell me honestly, was what we did really stupid?” Ginny burst out. ”We knew the situation, even though everyone tried to hide it from us. We knew what was at stake. If we disappeared without faking our deaths we would have been on death eaters' wanted list because they knew we were friends with Chris. Our families would have been questioned, they would have been in more problems. And please don't suggest that we shouldn't have left at all. Because we couldn't just go to Hogwarts and call Snape headmaster and do his bidding as if he didn't kill Dumbledore to get that position.”

This was followed by absolute silence.

”That was really smart,” Chris muttered quietly as she sat up.

”Chris!” Luna quickly turned and lightly hugged Chris, not to hurt her injuries.

”Luna,” Chris hugged her back smiling. ”I am so sorry. It was all my fault. I was angry with myself when I heard you guys were de--”

Chris choked on her words and Luna patted her back comfortingly.

”It wasn't your fault.”

”It was. I left you guys . . . I am so so so sorry.”

”You should be,” Ginny glared at Chris. ”We went through hell to find you.”

”Ginny?” Colin shook his head at Ginny and smiled at Chris. ”Ignore her. She was really worried about you.”

Chris wiped her eyes and hugged Colin next.

”To be honest, we all were worried, Chris. It wasn't a nice thing to do. You shouldn't have left without us,” Colin said sadly. ”You could have said something before leaving. You promised we were in this together.”

”I know. I am really sorry,” Chris let go of him and hopefully looked at Ginny.

”You think it's all going to be all right if you just say sorry? Sorry doesn't solve everything. Colin and Luna are too nice to you,” Ginny grumbled.

”Ginny, please?” Luna said softly.

”But I will not break your nose and hands because you are already injured. Though after you are fine, I won't make any promises,” Ginny crossed her hands and leaned back on a chair.

”Thanks, Gin,” Chris smiled at her.

Leyla cleared her throat.

”Speaking of your injury, I thought you will be fine within this week but after today's activity, I am not sure. You will have to rest if you want to get back on your feet, quickly.”

”Sorry, Leyla. I know I am taking a lot of your time, especially when you could be doing something important for Order with your time,” Chris sighed.

”I am doing something important for the Order,” Leyla smiled. ”Keeping you and Harry alive was always our priority. Anyway, now you lay down and take a rest. I have already fed you the potion and changed your bandages. If you need anything call me.”

As soon as Leyla closed the door after her, Ginny, Colin, and Luna turned to Chris.

”Okay, now, tell us everything. Why are you here in the first place?” Colin asked.

”And how did you get injured?” Luna asked next. ”And how did you know we were dead? Did Layla tell you?”

”And what is Leyla doing here?” Colin asked. ”Wait, is she a vampire?”

”And most importantly, why are these vampires so friendly to you? Especially that handsome and charming looking one?” Ginny inquired. ”And why are dressed like a homeless person when you have a beautiful room in a freaking vampire castle? And you better start talking before I change my mind about forgiving you.”

⟦To be continued⟧