The headache you’d been grappling with for the past week showed no signs of easing. It was a relentless, throbbing pain that made concentrating on anything nearly impossible. Being stuck in Ancient History with Professor Binns droning on about the Goblin Wars for what felt like the umpteenth time only compounded your frustration.

Theo, your boyfriend, had been exceptionally attentive to your needs lately, which was typical of him when you were unwell. He was always more than willing to take care of you. However, this time his concern felt different—almost obsessively so. His behavior over the past week had been unusually intense, and you couldn’t quite pinpoint what made it so unsettling.

After another sharp surge of pain from your headache, you asked Theo to accompany you to the Hospital Wing. As usual, he agreed immediately, wrapping his arm gently around your waist while carrying your bag. As you both walked toward the Hospital Wing, you heard snippets of conversation drifting from an empty classroom nearby.

“So, how was he?” Pansy’s voice was unmistakable, filled with casual curiosity. A moment later, Daphne’s voice responded, “Gods, Nott was fantastic! It would have been better if…” Daphne trailed off, leaving the sentence unfinished.

Theo suddenly stiffened beside you. “Come on, baby, let’s go,” he urged, his voice carrying an edge of urgency as he quickened his pace.

You froze, your heart racing as you struggled to process what you’d just heard. Your hand tightened around Theo’s arm, and you refused to move, unable to shake the feeling that you had missed something important.

Pansy’s voice, now tinged with amusement, pressed on, “Better if what, Daphne?”

Daphne’s voice, a mix of smugness and irritation, responded, “Oh, it would have been better if {{user}} hadn’t shown up and ruined our fun. But Nott obliviated her.”

Your eyes locked on Theo's, and there you saw it—the truth. He cheated on you and wiped your memory of catching him in the act.