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Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry: Pop Music Chart Day
90s - Spice Girls - Wannabe

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry: Notable Witches and Wizards
Task 3: Write about having a falling out with someone

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry: 2017 Event: 365 Drabbles
Genre - Friendship

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry: Insane House Challenge
Character - Dean Thomas

Friendship Comes First

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If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my friends
(Gotta get with my friends)
Make it last forever, friendship never ends

"She's my girlfriend," Seamus said.

"She's flaky. I don't think she can be trusted," Dean replied.

"She's my girlfriend," Seamus stressed the last word.

"I can still have an opinion about the relationship."

"Yes, you can, but if you don't want to be around her, then you won't be around me."

And Dean was left alone with his mouth hanging open.

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Lavender waved the fight away when she was told about it. "It was Dean. He'll get over it."

Now that his initial anger had faded, Seamus felt remorse for what he had said to Dean. They had been best friends for almost ten years. Was he really willing to throw it all away?

"Why don't the two of you like each other?"

Lavender shrugged, nervously averting her eyes.

"Lav, you're hiding something. What is it?"

She sighed, her shoulders slumping. "We went on one date. It was at a pub.".

"And?" Seamus prodded.

"And I was bored out of my mind, so I kind if abandoned Dean to find another guy to chat up. I don't think he ever forgave me for my rudeness."

"That explains his warning," Seamus muttered.

Lavender took his hand. "I was a different person back then."

"You're my girlfriend, but Dean is my best friend. Friendship should come first. If we're going to be together, then the two of you have to find a way to make nice."

"He'll never believe that I changed."

"Dean is usually a pretty understanding guy. Talk to him. You might be surprised.

Lavender slowly nodded, her mind whirling as she tried to figure out what to say.

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Dean crossed his arms over his chest and stared at her.

Lavender returned his evil stare before she began her apology. "I know I was pretty mean to you, but we weren't compatible. I admit I handled it wrong, but neither of us were having a good time. I would never hurt Seamus in such a way, though." She blushed lightly. "It might sound cliche, but he's special."

Dean stared for a moment longer before he replied. "Ginny taught me some pretty annoying hexes. If you break his heart, I'll come after you."

Lavender quickly nodded. "Ginny's hexes were kind of legendary among former Hogwarts students.

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"Friends?" Dean asked hopefully.

Seamus pulled him in a strong, but short, hug. "Friends."

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