Chapter 32: Former Friends

Patrick looked up, letting the wind rush into his throat. Several times when Harry spoke, he wanted to explain himself, to say it wasn't like that, that he had never undervalued him, that he was his best friend. But the words got stuck in his throat; he was never good at explaining himself. Explaining meant acknowledging his discontent, but back then, he truly hadn't done enough. "But I've always valued you greatly," Patrick said lightly. Harry caught onto the remark keenly. Patrick spoke...