NOVEL NEXT Chapter 30: Ron's Resentment
The two ran out of the classroom, before they found themselves collapsing from laughter in an abandoned hallway. They did decide to go to the hospital wing so they could at the very least not be called liars.
"Hello Madam Pomfrey" They greeted the matron once they entered "bye Madam Pomfrey" the two said before leaving a very confused nurse. Just before they turned the corner they managed to see a purple faced Ron and a Lockhart with blood dripping from his nose enter the hospital wing.
The next day was also very funny for the pair; they had spent the previous night making plans with the twins for a certain professor. At lunch that day, before their plan went off, an owl had dropped a red envelope right on Ron's lap. Harry saw Ginny mouth 'howler' and giggle, next thing he knew, Ron's envelope was floating mid-air and a familiar voice was heard.
"RONALD BILLIUS WEASLEY!" Mrs Weasleys voice roared "HOW DARE YOU UPSET YOUR SISTER?! I'VE GOTTEN A LETTER TELLING ME HOW YOU MADE GINNY CRY! I'M ALSO TOLD YOU'RE FAILING ALL YOUR CLASSES! YOU HAD BEST FIX YOUR ACT YOUNG MAN OR YOUR FATHER AND I MAY JUST HAVE TO HOME SCHOOL YOU! IF YOU PUT ANOHTER TOE OUT OF LINE, WE WILL BRING YOU STRAIGHT HOME! Oh and Ginny dear, we're so happy for you" What proceeded was the letter sticking a tongue out at Ron then ripping itself up into shreds.
Harry was thinking multiple things at that time, the first was how priceless Ron's face is. The second was he's glad that Ginny's mother was on their side, even if it was probably temporary, the fact that she embarrassed Ron was an added bonus, he then started wondering if Hermione was going to start ranting about paper being wasted or letters committing suicide or something like that.
Ginny however was relieved that her mother was on her side, even if it was temporary. She was also glad that she embarrassed Ron but sadly her howler had brought attention to her. Though she had to admit that the look on Ron's face had made it worth it, Harry and Ginny checked to make sure Lockhart had activated their pranks before walking out.
The first prank was a sticking charm which would keep him stuck to the chair for the next hour, the second one was placed in his drink and would make his mouth incapable of doing anything but smiling, the third was in the backrest of his chair and that released a ton of itching powder. The two left along with the other students, the teachers were the only ones left in the hall.
As they stood up, they noticed that Lockhart was still sat down and constantly scratching himself and smiling, but he's eyes conveyed distress. He hopefully looked at the other teachers, who as the kind and responsible adults that they were, ignored him and pretended not to notice anything. They walked off leaving Lockhart all by himself, which sadly meant nobody was capable of teaching the next class.
Most of the students were sitting bored and talking, except for Hermione who was huffing and mumbling when she wasn't sneaking glances at Harry and Ginny who had chosen to sit at the back. Those two looked extremely proud and happy, Hermione knew that they were probably behind Lockhart's disappearance.
The worst part was she couldn't question them about it, she had wondered where everything had gone so wrong? When she entered the wizarding world she learnt all about Harry Potter, he was supposed to be a kind and heroic boy who she could befriend and use to elevate her status amongst the purebloods and make herself important, sadly he wasn't.
He was supposed to have been raised by muggles like her and know nothing about the wizarding world, Hermione studied for hours to make sure she knew more than him so he would inevitably come to her for help. He wasn't supposed to be smarter than her, but he was amongst multiple other things. He was rude, sarcastic, cocky, and confident and made no effort in gaining friends.
He had befriended the twins and Neville, but when it came to girls it was clear despite how nice he pretended to be that in his mind you were either Ginny or you weren't worth knowing. But maybe that could be Hermione's way in, befriend Ginny or stop Harry from liking her. The first option was probably the best, it's easier and less risky than the second which could have disastrous consequences.
Ron also shot the occasional glance at Potter, not only did the rich prat ignore his attempts to befriend him; he also got him into trouble. Potter was always walking around like he was too good for everyone else, in his first year he wouldn't be friends with him but had no problem befriending the twins and even Neville bloody Longbottom.
Potter always looked at him as if he was dirt on his shoe, and what is up with his obsession over Ginny? She's not even that interesting but she's the only one he seems remotely interested in talking too among the second years, and on the very odd occasion when she's not with him he's either looking for her, talking to the twins or talking to Longbottom.
Apparently nobody else is good enough for him, even in the dorm room he never says more than hello or goodbye to Dean or Seamus. At the end of the year he got him in trouble with some rubbish about wanting to be in Slytherin or liking Dad better.
The last part was true once the shouting had started, now whenever Ron sees him he's constantly plotting something with the twins or holding hands with Ginny and the worst part is he gets away with it and nobody can do anything.
He thinks he's such hot stuff just because he's rich, famous, the best in class and in quidditch he acts like he's the best seeker in the world. Maybe Ginny would leave him if Ron could convince her he isn't all that.
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