This was Harry's first visit to Madam Puddifoot's tea shop.
How should he put it? He did not like the decor at all. The pink, gaudy decorations really were not to his taste. But Harry could tell that Qiu liked the place very much.
Well, since Qiu likes it, I suppose I can reluctantly like it too, Harry thought.
Although he thought the decor was pretty awful, the tea and pastries were genuinely good. At least, Harry thought so.
"By the way, are Weasley and Granger dating?" Qiu suddenly asked as they drank their tea.
"Huh? Ron and Hermione?" Harry paused in surprise, then could not help laughing. "No way. If my best friends were dating, I'd know."
"Are you sure?" Qiu glanced at Harry with her beautiful eyes, seemingly hinting at something.
"Of course I..." Harry had been quite certain, but halfway through his reply, he suddenly became less sure. After all, they had not been together all the time since last term.
But remembering that Hermione and Ron had spent half the previous school year arguing, Harry still shook his head. "I don't think so."
"So you're not that sure either." Qiu stifled a smile. "I think the way Granger looks at Weasley seems a little different from the way she looks at everyone else."
"Really?" Harry was a little doubtful, yet also somewhat convinced.
"I'm just saying." Qiu blinked, seemingly about to say something, but suddenly froze for a moment. Then her expression turned odd, and she raised her teacup for a sip.
Harry looked thoughtful, then turned to follow Qiu's earlier gaze. He saw a boy and a girl, probably in their sixth or seventh year, kissing.
Harry immediately understood why Qiu's expression had become awkward.
Should I...
*No, no. Qiu would definitely be unhappy if