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The Lie I've Lived, Chapter 18"Speaking of things worth reconsidering, I think I will take you up on your offer of a date or two."
"Really?" I should be more excited, but somehow I'm not.
"Yes."
Yeah, somehow this is striking a raw nerve. "The only thing that's changed since our conversation is Aimee and if this is some kind of 'thank you' for saving her, then I'll have to say no thank you."
She looks stunned almost angry. "What?"
"Remember what you said about being seen as the person breaking 'little' Harry Potter's heart? That broom flies in both directions. I'd be the guy who takes Aimee to the Ball and ditches her when she's injured for her better looking friend."
"They know she has a boyfriend."
"Sure they do. You didn't see them in here earlier. Most of your classmates have this romantic fantasy about me and Aimee. If I'm down in Hogsmeade with you, people will say what a cad I am and I don't need that right now. I wouldn't mind dating you Fleur, but I want it to be for the right reason and not out of a feeling of obligation."
"That's not it!" her voice rises.
I answer flatly, "Yes it is and you know it. Listen Fleur, I've been doing a lot of thinking up here, since I can't sleep. It occurred to me that I've been repeating a lot of the mistakes my father made. My whole tactic for the Dragon was something right out of his playbook. The other thing he was known for was chasing the unattainable and I think that's what I've been starting to do with you. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the offer. If you really want to go out on a date with me, wait a month and let this all calm down. If you still want to at that time, I'll be happy to go, but right now, I'll have to pass."
I'm in uncharted territory here. It's not like James ever had to be the mature one in a relationship. He'd likely be trying to figure out how he could shag Fleur and still keep an eye on Aimee.
Mirrors, I could probably do it with a conjured mirror or two. They'd have to be placed right and she'd have to be on top…
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