Chapter 2: What We Have to Do

By the time the group had made it, back to the Gryffindor Tower, Hermione recognized the difference in Harry since they had come down for dinner, anyone would recognize the spark returning to his eyes as they discussed plans for training.

Harry flopped down into his favourite armchair by the fireplace. "So, do you want to play a game of chess, Neville?"

"Sure, Harry," Neville shyly whispered as he sat down across from Harry. "I'm no Ron, but Gran taught me how to play when I was little."

With a hopeful smile Harry set up the board "Great, I might have a chance to win for once."

"I just want to go get my book bag, want to join me Ginny?" Hermione asked.

"Sure, I want to get my Charms homework, anyway."

Harry and Neville started playing a game of chess while they waited for Hermione and Ginny to come back for the girl's dorm to get their book bags.

Ginny's POV

Once she made it, back to the Common Room, Charms books and papers in hand, she joined Hermione at the table. She passively listened to Neville and Harry's good-hearted game of chess, her thoughts turned to her crush on Harry. After recognizing just how Harry's mood had changed with Hermione's support, she understood that there was something going on between the two; she understood that it was time to give up on her childhood fantasy of marrying Harry, deciding that it was better to be Harry's friend than nothing at all, which was better than what her thick-headed brother was doing.

Neville's POV

Neville couldn't believe his luck, for the last three years he had been friendless in Gryffindor except for Luna Lovegood's friendship, and in just one night he gained three friends who trusted in him and Harry had required his help He was unsure how to tell Harry and Hermione about, Ron Weasley would block all his attempts to befriend them in the past.

'No, Neville Harry and Hermione, need to know about Ron's actions towards them.'

Unknown POV

I stared in envy as the four new friends walked together through the Gryffindor portrait hole, how I wish I had friends that would look past my insane persona that I put forth. I realize some people need a visit from some Nargles to make them see the truth about Harry's involvement in this stupid tournament; I need to teach people a lesson about calling people names and calling people liars.

Looking down at the badge in her hand, she pulled out her oak wand from behind her ear whispering "Importunus revocatas liberalitates eius"

Authors Note:

"Importunus revocatas liberalitates eius," Latin for Reversal of Bullying

We will see the results of the spell in the next chapter.

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