I know you don't think that I am trying; I know you're wearing thin down to the core -- Summer 2007

I was not entirely sure what she meant.  "Worried?  Because you kicked hiim out and what he'll do?" I clarified.  "I can go out and find him and make sure things are okay."  I would do that for Juniper and for Pansy.  Besides, I liked Draco, too.

I nodded.  "It wasn't wise for me to do that," I said shakily.  "But something had to be done."  When Lincoln said he would find him, I was so grateful.  "You will?"

I looked at Pansy and nodded.  "Of course I will," I assured her.  "You don't need to worry.  Just stay here with Ian and try not to freak out and overthink what happened.  It's not entirely your fault; you had to do something."  I did not wnat Pansy to do something daft because she was feeling guilty.

I took a deep breath and nodded.  ""Thank you, Linc," I said to him sincerely.  "I just didn't know what else to do..."  I knew I did not have to keep explaining myself, but I felt so guilty that I felt hte need to do so.

I looked at her.  "It's going to be okay, Pansy," I said to her gently.  "I will find him.  Just stay with Ian and I'll take care of Draco."