It had been a long time, and Malfoy Manor was getting rather dull and boring. It may be luxurious but it didn't have any life.Most of my nights were sleepless and lonely. I often cried in my room, where no one would see me. It was difficult living this nightmare. I had never thought Jake and Ashlee could be this cold and I didn't like this side of theirs. I wished almost every night to meet Ron again. Atleast it wouldn't be so hard to get on with life then. I had light circles around my eyes due to lack of sleep. It was a sunny July day. The 31st of July, Harry's birthday. I had written to him but had not received a reply. I was in the garden after finishing breakfast. I breathed a sigh of relief as I looked at the sky. Finally, I was going somewhere where I was valued. I had decided a few days ago to not take Jake with me, but of course I had not told them. I was so focused on my thoughts that I didn't notice Jake walk upto me. I turned my back on him, I was angry. Why was he being so rude. After all, he had been the one to invite me to Malfoy Manor. Part of me felt guilty for doing so, he was just trying to be a good friend but then again. I had never told him I needed his friendship. "Histeria, I am sorry", he said. His voice was barely audible. I acted like I didn't hear him and went inside again. Even though I didn't show it, his apology had made me feel atleast wanted, if not completely fine. I went to my room, and decided to pack my belongings. I was supposed to anyway get rescued from this nightmare in a few days, or so Ron had written in his last letter. I missed Harry too, even if he had been a jerk, he was a nice person. I hoped to see them again. I was so distracted that I didn't even see when the air in front of me was swirling. Suddenly, Dobby appeared. When I saw him, I screamed. That was a total jump scare. I heard footsteps and saw Jake hurry up the stairs. "Are- you, alright?", he asked panting. It was theThere had been no replies from Harry, and I was worried. I couldn't explain why though. "Hey, your friend will be fine. You should try to get some sleep.", Laura said. "I guess.", I replied opening up my hair. "Yeah, good night. I will just keep the light outside my room switched on if you want to talk to someone", she replied. I had told her about Jake and Ashlee's behaviour and she was a good listener. Just as Laura disappeared down the stairs, I heard a voice. "Hallo!" I looked out surprised, it was Fred, George and Ron. They had finally come. "Guys! I can't believe that you came. I thought you ditched me!", I replied as I opened my window and locked my room door. Whlie they quickly kept my things in the car, I scribbled out a note for Jake. •-----------------------------------------------------------------------• Bye Jake, I am off to my place. I am sorry for being a bit of a spoilsport earlier but then again, you had been avoiding me since so long that I couldn't deal with it anymore. Also, I didn't take you with me because you would get disowned and I wouldn't like it at all but don't worry. I still don't care that much about you. ♥ Hist ♥ •-----------------------------------------------------------------------• I slipped it down his door and then ran to Ron. "I missed you guys so much", I said as Ron hugged me. "Me too, sugar pie", he replied. "Eww, that is the worst nickname ever!", I exclaimed. "Hear ours, It's Ria", the twins said. I laughed. Ria had also been the nickname given to me by George. "Fine. That reminds me of family a lot", I said as tears of joy filled my eyes. "So, where are we going? The Burrow?", I asked. "No. To Harry's", Ron replied. I was stunned. Had not Harry come over to the Burrow? That's what he had told me anyway.
