This is my confessional

Seven seconds 'til I hit the ground,

but you saved my life.

Now I feel indestructible

So protected when you're around,

Yeah, you saved my life

Song Inspiration: Glowing by Nikki Williams

A warm breeze filled the air, shifting Hermione's hair behind her shoulders.

She glanced around at her classmates with a small smile on her face. The graduating class of 1999 was the biggest group the school had ever seen due to the students who were unable to attend the prior year. Even after the death of many family and friends, Hogwarts had a sense of renewal after the dark cloud of Voldemort had been destroyed.

The courtyard was flooded with students who were attracted to the muggle-filled amusement park that was set up for them. Initially, there was a little doubt, but after they saw the roller coaster take that first steep plunge, the line for the wait was never-ending. People stood in circles reminiscing about the past year or crowded around the bonfire trying to figure out the hype about s'mores. There were ferris wheels and games that were held occupied for hours. Hermione saw a flash of color by the lake and the sides of her mouth quirked upward in a slight smile. Grabbing two beers, she headed in that direction.

"Plan on joining in, Malfoy?"

Without turning in her direction, Malfoy smirked before responding.

"I think I'll just watch from here."

"Are you against having fun?"

He looked at her.

"I'm partial to having fun, but right now, I'm more partial to that beer you brought me."

She laughed.

"You assume too much. How do you know both aren't for me?"

"Not only a bookworm, but an alcoholic too? Impressive."

"They're for me," Hermione said as she took a drink from both bottles. "See?"

Malfoy raised an eyebrow before grabbing the closest bottle. Hermione eyed him warily as he raised it to his lips and took a sip.

"Hmm. Germs. Tastier than expected."

Hermione face flushed with guilt.

"I'm sorry, Malfoy," Hermione said quickly, as she turned to move away. "That drink really was for you. I'll get you another."

Malfoy stopped her with a hand around the wrist.

"Granger, relax," he spoke, releasing her arm and taking another sip. "It's not going to kill me or anything, right?"

They both turned back to the carnival and stood in silence for a short while.

"Really, Granger. It's not going to kill me?"

She laughed again.

"Or anything," she replied. It was his turn to laugh.

"As much as it pains me to say this, good job, Granger."

"On what exactly," Hermione asked, mirroring the smirk on his face. "Good job on being Valedictorian, good job on throwing this carnival together, good job o..."

"No one likes a show-off," he interrupted with a knowing smile on his face, "but good job on this carnival. I had my doubts and obviously you were set on proving me wrong."

"Thanks, Malfoy. Honestly, we deserve it. We've been through enough pain and sorrow, so it's about time we turn that around, right? We deserve it."

"Even me?"

Before she could respond, fireworks shot off into the sky.

Blues, greens, reds, and yellows clashed in the dark sky as the students cheered below. As the celebration continued, the name of each student flashed through the air. They watched as the name "Draco Malfoy" illuminated in the sky.

Hermione glanced up at him and watched the colors bounce off his face.

"Even you."

A million hearts, you're the only one

Who lights it up like I'm glowing in the dark

A million hearts, you're the only one

Who lights me up, like I'm glowing in the dark