Train ride pt1
The query had an air of anticipation. Harry stilled and the question was met with silence. The chiming of a clock a desperate reminder to answer.
" Nah mate you can't just not answer me. How can friends not know each other's names ?"
Harry's fidgeting grew worse , avoiding eye contact he leant back in his seat . "Just don't feel like answering" , the whisper was almost inaudible.
" I'm your friend , I won't treat you any differently...I already know you are a muggleborn. It won't affect how I will treat you. C'mon mate "
Yes, Ron wouldn't treat him any differently. Although he still wasn't quite sure what a muggleborn was.. Ron wouldn't see him as a freak would he?
"I'm Harry.." his eyes locked gazes with Ron's encouraging one's accompanied by his brilliant smile "...potter"
Harry closed his eyes bracing himself for a gasp or even a shriek , the unpleasant memory of the incident at leaky cauldron resurfacing.
"See that wasn't that hard now was it Harry?" His heavy breathing slowed and he couldn't help but marvel at how serene it was. Being with Ron was so comforting. It was so easy to fall into the delusion that he was normal too. As Harry stared into welcoming icy blue eyes , he couldn't-didn't want Ron's gaze to change.
A breathy affirmation sent the other boy to grin wider. "The trolley is going to come by any second now , you got money right?" His left hand gestured towards the door.
Harry's head tilted to the side " A trolley , you say? "
"Yea mate ! Ah dang the muggle world don't have the same snacks right? I'm craving chocolate frogs right now . They are charmed to be animate you know? You should buy them , we can share! And there's cards with them too! "
Harry's eyes widened and leaned slightly towards Ron . Listening about the different snacks that could be bought and where to buy them. They all sounded mouth watering , Harry wanted to try Ron's favourite snack though...
Soon the door opened and a plump friendly looking lady popped her head inside.
" Anything you want to buy , young lads?"
Harry's eyes shifted towards Ron who gave an encouraging nod . " Um I'll have a bit of everything, if that's alright "
The lady's eyes twinkled, her hands busy putting the snacks in a bundle "Hungry are we? Now this will be about 11 sickles and I'll be on my way"
Harry counted the money while Ron took the bundle, setting it beside him .The door eventually closed and they were left alone like before. Looking at the stack of snacks next to them they erupted in giggles, time passed by with Ron telling Harry stories about the wizarding world and Voldemort . Ron's voice was very clear , with a certain melodious quality. It reminded Harry of a quote he had heard on the television talk shows that Aunt petunia always listened to
" The human voice is the most beautiful instrument of all but it is the hardest to play , you have already learnt how to play your instrument though."
Drowsy Harry leaned his head on Ron's shoulder vaguely aware that he had said it aloud from the chuckle Ron let out. A pair of fair hands came towards his face and took his glasses away
"Sleep"
And so harry did