The Slytherin Prince and the Gryffindor Goddess::Part 22

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TSP&GG22:The next day, word had spread that the Festival was going to be the best. It had become the new topic of discussion for everyone at school. Even the Slytherins, who hardly showed any excitement unless it was about them, was talking amongst themselves ferverntly.

"It looks like no one can wait for Halloween," Rhea smiled, looking around the Hall the next morning.

Hermione laughed. "I hoped that would be the case," she put down the Daily Prophet. "Now I just have to make this the most amazing Festival this school has ever seen."

Rhea smiled at her friend. "Ron, why are you always reading that magazine?" Rhea glanced at him before taking a bite of toast.

Ron looked up. "Because I like...quidditch," he answered, looking around.

Rhea rolled her eyes. "I dont see Harry reading that thing 24/7..." Rhea looked around. "As a matter of fact, I dont see Harry anywhere."

"He left early this morning," Ron said behind his magazine.

Coop, who was busily spreading butter on his toast looked up at Hermione knowingly. "Maybe he's gone to do something important," Coop smiled.

Rhea raised her eyebrows. "Maybe," she shrugged. "Here, try this," she sprinkled sugar on Coop's toast.

He took a bite and added more sugar. "That's brilliant!" he said with a mouth-full of food. Rhea laughed as he continued to add more sugar.

"Rhea, can I talk to you for a moment?" someone tapped her shoulder. Rhea kept laughing and then turned around. It was Bradin.

Rhea glanced at Hermione, who nodded her head to encourage her to go with him.

"Uh...sure," she sighed. He let out a hand and helped her off her seat.

On the other side of the Hall, Draco was absentmindedly looking at the entrance when he saw Rhea walk out with Bradin, which he knew for a fact was an old flame of Rhea's. He stood up suddenly, causing red pudding to fall on Pansy's lap. Evidently, this was the day that Pansy has decided to wear her white skirt.

"Drakie!" shreiked Pansy, standing up from the pudding. She swiped at the red pudding as the rest of the table began laughing. "Agh!" she screamed frustratedly, stomping her feet.

"Malfoy--" Blaise started. But Draco didnt get to hear the rest of is since he made his way to the entrance, his mind set on one thing, and one thing only--Rhea.

"Rhea," Bradin started. Rhea looked on awkwardly. Her last conversation with Bradin wasnt exactly what you would call, easy going. "There's something I've been meaning to ask you about." They stopped at the steps. "You know, there's a Hogsmeade trip this weekend," he looked at her.

Rhea nodded. "Of course," she said. "I'll probably buy my costume there."

"What are you planning on going as?" Bradin asked conversationally, looking in her eyes as if he really cared what she was going to dress up as during Halloween.

Rhea shrugged. "Im not sure yet. I'll see when I find it," she smiled. "What about you?"

"Well, the real reason I asked to talk to you is because--" Bradin started.

"Rhea," a cool voice called. Rhea turned around to see Draco. He walked over to her in long strides, making him look like he was taller and more powerfull than ever.

"Draco?" asked Rhea. "W-What are you doing here?" She looked at him with a confused look. "Is something wrong?" She eyed him up and down to make sure everything was alright.

"It's breakfast," answered Draco cooly. He eyed Bradin carefully. "What are you doing here?" Bradin seemed to have lost his voice when Draco addressed him.

Rhea looked at Draco and then to Bradin. "Um, Bradin here was just going to ask me something...right?" She looked at Bradin inquiringly. Bradin was still looking at Draco, then looked at Rhea and swallowed. He nodded.

"Right," said Bradin, glancing at Draco, who walked behind Rhea with his eyes on Bradin as well. "I was just wondering if you were going to the Hogs--"

"Rhea!" breathed Coop heavily, his head popping out of the Hall. "You've got to see this! It's bloody amazing!" His head disappeard as he went back into the Hall. Rhea turned around as she felt something from the back pocket of her pants. She saw Draco walk past her, putting his wand in his back pocket. She followed him, confused at what Coop was talking about.

She followed after Coop. She broke into a jog as she entered the Hall. She saw that everyone was looking up, towards the ceiling. She looked up and gasped, with wide-eyes. "Oh my--!" she clasped her hand on her mouth.

That morning, the ceiling was bewitched as the sky. But now, it had writing in the clouds. In white puffieness of the clouds it read:

"So will you?"

Rhea looked down from the clouds and blushed. There, standing in front of her was Harry in his quidditch uniform, with a red rose in his hand and an embarassed look on his face. It was a bit much just to ask her to go to the Festival with her, but it was sweet.

She smiled and nodded. The whole Hall was watching, and erupted in: "Awww's" as she took the rose and gave Harry a hug. As they hugged, she couldnt help but feel special. He had gone through all that trouble just to ask her. "Are...Are you wet?" said Rhea, pulling away from him, examining him.

He laughed. "That's what you get when you fly through clouds," he smiled, pulling her back into the hug before she could answer. She laughed as he hugged her tighter.

Behind everyone, Ginny stood in the shadows, glaring at Rhea and Harry's display. She could see the happieness in Harry's eyes. And Rhea's smile. She had trusted her. Since the night she had seen them almost kiss, Ginny still had some doubts about them, and all this just concluded all of her doubts. She turned around suddely to walk up the stairs heavily. Trying to fight the tears threatining to pour out of her eyes. She swiped at her eyes angrily, not wanting to cry until she reached her bed--

"Ginny?" a concerned voice asked. "What--Are you crying?" Ginny looked up, tears blurring her veiw. She could make out Coop's sandy colored hair. He had ran to the bathroom just before Harry asked Rhea. She looked at him for a moment and placed her forehead on his chest, letting the tears fall freely. Coop wrapped his arms around her with care as she cried.

They stood there in silence, only the sounds of Ginny crying echoing back to them. No one in the Hall knew what was happening. Everyone had their attention focused on Rhea and Harry, who were now walking to sit down for breakfast, in conversation. Ginny sniffled and raised her head to face Coop. Coop looked down at her, wiping the residue of tears from her cheeks with his thumb. Ginny smiled slightly and looked down. Coop still had his arms around her. She looked up again, this time, Coop was smiling softly at her.

Ginny smiled back. She felt a sudden warmth surge through her body as she looked up at him. She wanted to hold her stomach, which was now filled with butterflies. "Thanks, Coop," she wrapped her arms around his neck, giving him tight hug. She pulled away, smiling bravely.

"No problem," nodded Coop, still smiling down at her. Ginny started to pull away when Coop pulled her back by the arm and placed a warm kiss on her lips. Ginny looked surprised, but instantly melted into Coop's kiss. She wrapped his arms around his neck again as Coop pulled her in closer.

Harry watched from the entrance of the Great Hall, unable to say anything.

Ohhh, faaaaack! What did I tell you about things taking a turn?! HA! I told you so! :D I dont know about the details on the 'steamy-part' thoughh. Im not an expert on stuff like that. It's...just plain weird. Message me about it, cause im feeling strangely disgusted by myself. YECCH! Haha x]

What will happen to Rhea? Can she handle this sudden relationship with Harry? Can it change her feelings towards another certain Hogwarts Hottie? Coop and Ginny?! Does the Halloween Fall For All have something for all? What is up with Ron and that magazine? How does Draco take in this new found friendliness with Harry and Rhea? All these questions are answered, and more ;) You gotta stay tuned! I promise I'll stay update more often.