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Chapter 100 - Navigating Relationships

Shaking off those thoughts, so he didn't get angry, he got dressed, and made his way to the common room. He looked to where his friends usually gathered and saw them doing their own thing. Hermione was sitting reading, as usual. The twins had their heads together and were discussing something. Neville was watching the lookalikes with a wary eye. Harry was really glad that he had found such good mates. Even if they did argue with him, they were still there for him. In this time of… well, not crisis, but need. It was good to have people around him that cared.

"Good morning all," he said cheerfully as he passed by the group, making his way to the entrance. "I wish us all a very normal day." He turned and waited for them to join him. The jovial smile never left his face.

Various forms of good morning rang out as everyone got up, put their things away and joined him at the portrait. They talked merrily as the went to pick up Luna, who greeted Harry with a kiss and a hug. Not that he was complaining, but he was unsure as to what she wanted from him. He didn't know if a relationship would work until he got his memories back. What if his personality changed? He might not like the quirky blonde. He hugged her back just as tightly, and then pulled back, kissed her forehead, and gave her a looked that was a bit sad as he tucked her hair behind her ear.

She caught on right away, smiled a small smile, and then nodded her understanding. It disappointed her that he might not return her feelings, but she understood that until his condition was over, or they found out that it was irreversible; romance was off the table.

The rest of his friends watched the silent communication with different emotions. Hermione was undecided if she was jealous of them or sad for them. The twins believed Harry should grab hold of any happiness while he could. After all, he was only fourteen. Neville wasn't sure exactly what was happening, but he knew it was big, and possibly life-changing for Harry. It wasn't that he was stupid, just socially awkward.

They all silently made their way to breakfast, each deep in thought about what could happen in the future. Would they lose their friend if he were ever cured? Or would he maintain the relationships he started while inflicted? Would his attitude change from the independent, though snappish, boy he was now, or go back to the pliant boy he had been before? They didn't know. They really hoped that he was calmer, at any rate. It couldn't be good for someone to be so angry all the time.

"Well, enough of this depressing shite," the boy in question stated as they reached the Great Hall and settled at the Gryffindor table. "We need to figure out what we're going to do today. We can go see Padfoot, and Remus. Or we could work more on the room. Or we could find something else to do. I, for one, am tired of working on the room. I don't much like Moony, so perhaps we can do something fun," Harry suggested as he served himself up some bacon, and eggs.

"I think we should do our own thing today. I think I'll work on the room. The sooner we get it done, the sooner we can give the school what it deserves," Hermione stated, taking a bite of her toast. While it had been decided what to do with all that stuff, she was determined to make sure that Hogwarts got what was due them. Right now, she was fixing all the old-fashioned furniture so that Sirius could sell it. That would give the school much needed funds.

"I'd like to catch up on my homework. I've been working so hard on the new magic that I've fallen behind," was Neville's input as he loaded up on fruit. He really needed to get busy. If he failed any of his classes, his gran would castrate him. So far, he was days behind in Charms and Transfiguration.

"I believe I want to spend time with you, Harry," Luna said in a no-nonsense voice, meaning she wanted to talk about what happened in the hall. While, she was okay with maintaining a friendship, things needed to be said aloud.

"We're going to see the two Marauders," the twins stated, hoping to lighten the tension that surrounded the group.

"Yeah, we want to pick their brains," Fred added, scooping up some oatmeal. His brother doing the same.

"They must know loads of pranks," George finished, as he put strawberries on his hot cereal.

"Right, so we've all got plans. Lovely Luna, after our meal, would you care to join me on a walk around the lake? Even though it is a bit chilly?" Harry asked formally, hoping to put the girl at ease. He didn't want to hurt her, but it just wasn't the right time to start anything. Perhaps when the away team came back, they could go further—perhaps. Until then it was a nice thing to dream about.

"I would love to," she said with a sweet smile, and then turned back to her breakfast, and dug into her hash browns.

The gang quickly ate as they kept their ears open to the gossip, which hadn't changed since last night. When they were done, they split up.

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