AN: So, this is my firs story. I hope you'll like it . I wrote it for prof. Kara's easy homework. The prompt was fire and the character Draco Malfoy. Also, words written in italics are Malfoy's thoughs.
Why can't I fix this locker? This thought has haunted him for a long time. Because of this locker he was going crazy. Because of it he stopped playing quidditch, his marks got worse and he stopped hanging out with his friends. All of this because of this task!.. He wrapped the black cloak and silver and green scarf tightly. A walk through meadows in early autumn morning seemed like a great idea and way to find a solution to complete the task assigned by Voldemort.
How to do this? Anger and frustration grew in him with each passing day. And those letters coming every week. The Death Eaters are getting more and more impatient, and mother tells me to drop it and come home.. Certainly not! I was chosen by HIM! But what if I won't succeed? What will happen with my family?.. Shiver went through him. For God's sake! You're not Potter to worry about the others! You are Draco Malfoy, the boy who can have everything he wants to!
These feelings have followed him for several weeks. He felt as if he was burning from the inside. Emotions absorbed his heart and mind like flames that consume the wooden house. Snape wanted to help him. He wanted to extinguish the fire but young Malfoy's pride didn't let him to do so.
In the distance you could hear the hum of students which was coming from the Great Hall. Nothing surprising since there was already time for breakfast. Still deep in thoughts Draco unconsciously started walking toward the castle. Suddenly he stopped and on his face appeared sinister smile. The idea that came to his mind seemed perfect. Why didn't I think of this before.. Now for sure I will succeed!
Smug boy run to school with thought that he finally will quench the fire which for such a long time was destroying him and everything around him.