Natalie hugged Pansy back, smoothing her hand through the other girl's hair.
"Sometimes people surprise you. Don't not do something just because you're afraid of what might happen. Sometimes you get the exact opposite of what you expect. That's not to say that you won't get the reaction you expect...but at least you'd know for sure, right?"
She wasn't sure if she made any sense, but she hoped Pansy would see the point she was trying to make.