Hundred-Twenty-One: Friendly Communication

Best-Friends

Burbage really got me thinking with that essay. For years now, I have not been the person that I ocne was. Maybe a part of me died when Cho did. Maybe there is so much bitterness in my heart that I can’t seem to remember who I am anymore. Sometimes the anger boils inside my veins and I just allow it to explode on the weak.

“Colin!” I said chasing him down. “Colin, I have missed you!” I wrapped my arms around him and hugged him tightly. I was expecting him to push me away. It’s been so long and our last encounter was argumentative. However…he didn’t.

“I knew I’d get you back eventually, Tawnie!” He bear-hugged me and lifted me off the ground. “You’ll never believe what happened!” He excliamed. “I had to rescue Jazmine the other day….a banshee. It was the most random event that ever happened to me but it brought us closer. I thought a few times of channeling you with our powers but I was able to take her by myself. Jazmine looked at me like a hero Tawnie. Someone finally appreciated me….I mean I know you do but she…its like a romance.” Colin squealed in excitment. “I have a date with her tonight.”

I grabbed Colin’s hands. “I’m so happy for you, Colin. I’m sorry I’ve been distant with you. I missed you, you know? It’s just been a long road. Life sometimes.” I nervously laughed. “Since you have plans tonight, want to hangout tomorrow?”

“Always, Tan-Tan. Always.” Colin gave me another hug as we sat and talked for hours. I forgot how innocent he was. Poor Colin. I need him as much as he needs me.

I saw Harry in the Great Hall. He looked rather angry.

“Harry…are you okay?” I asked.

“What are you doing talking to me, Tanya? Aren’t you afriad of people seeing us?” He was kidding. “I don’t know why you care anyway.”

“I saw you at the tournament today…that is not like you. It’s so out of character, Harry. You’re usually so nice and polite. What is going on?” I placed my hand on his shoulder as he shurgged me off.

“Tanya – I don’t want to talk about it! Listen people change. It’s apart of life and needs to be accepted. I gave you everything I ever had…everything and now you expect to just sit here and talk to me like we’re best friends. Life doesn’t work like that, Tanya. You let me go the day you well….let me go. I am going to try and be happy with Hermione and you with Zeke. Maybe someday we can be friends again but right now I need to be alone.” Harry stormed off to the Gryffindor table.

Maybe he was right. Some distance would do us some good. After all, it helped me and Colin.

Zeke was the next person I wanted to talk to.

“You’re going to do so wonderful at the tournament today, my love.” He said reassuring me. “I wish you’d care more. This would look great on a resume.”

“A resume for what?” I laughed but quickly stopped when I realized he was serious. “You need to stop being so serious, hun. It’s okay. I will try my best; for you.” I gave him a kiss on the cheek.

“You’re right I do…I just never had any formal education; just home schooling so this is so new to me.” He defended himself. “I’ll be in the stands cheering you on.”

“Thanks babe.”

The task today was one of strength. You had to scale a mountain without the use of your hands; only legs. This would’ve been easy for me if my veela powers didn’t come when I’m angry (or if they are mostly forbidden for public eye.) Instead, I had to muster up strength to gather my thoughts and think of a way to make holes so I used my wand to gather ivy vine and climb up. It apparently worked becaues I won the race. Now it was Hermione – 1-2; Luna – 0-2; Tanya 1-2.

I had a chance to win this thing but I don’t have the care to. Oh well. Maybe I’ll try for Zeke.