I was always watching him, from a distance, up close, even at night as I lay in bed. I had myself convinced that he was up to no good, but everyone around me knew better. We danced around each other like Artic Terns did when mating. When Hermione mentioned this it sent me running from the room, my face aflame. It took me three years; three years of watching him, three years of fighting him, of close encounters in dark hallways, of staring at him name on the Marauder's map. Three years before I admitted it to Ron and Hermione.
"I'm in love with Draco Malfoy." I whispered, my face in my hands.
Ron snorted, earning him an elbow in his ribs from Hermione.
"We know." Her smile was gentle but sympathetic.
"How? I didn't even know."
"Mate, we see it in your eyes when he walks by you. We've seen the hurt look you get when he insults you."
I was taken back, even Ron had seen it? "Be careful, you're starting to sound like Hermione."
He chuckled and got up, "A little 'Mione is good for you."
The compliment earned him a kiss from Hermione before she looked at me.
"So, what's the plan?"
"Plan?" I asked puzzled.
"Well obviously you can't just walk up to him and ask him out for a butterbeer. He'll hex first and ask questions later." Ron chuckled.
"I hadn't-"
Hermione sighed, "Of course not, Merlin's pants Harry!"
"Have you ever seen Merlin? He wears a gown, not pants." I replied cheekily.
"It's a tunic and don't get smart with me." She glared.
Ron kissed her cheek and smiled at me.
"I'm off to hit the sack. Tell me the plan in the morning, yeah?"
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I woke up with a smile on my face and a skip in my step. Hermione and I had stayed up late thinking of a plan only to come up with- nothing. In the end we had decided on something simple. I reached the owlery and smiled as Hedwig flew over and landed on me. She stuck her leg out expectantly and nipped my ear.
"Sorry girl, but you're too reconizable."
She flew off in a huff and I walked over to a plain brown school owl. He hopped onto mearm with ease and nipped atmy fingers as I tied the package to his leg.
"Deliver this to Draco Malfoy during lunch." I said giving him a treat.
I smiled as he got in line with the rest and headed off to my class.
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Lunch came around alot soonter than normal, but I was excited for a different reason this time. I sat at my seat, not touching my food, waiting for the mail to come. I had to hide my grin when the owls came swooping in and one landed on Draco's shoulder. He frowned, but took the package, watching as the owl flew away. I looked down when he looked around the Great Hall, searching for the sender I suppose. I watched as he opened the letter first and smiled at the note I had wrote. A grin broke out on my face when I saw him open the package.
PLEASE READ THE AUTHOR'S NOTE AND REVIEW!
This is a story I have had in my notebook for the past year and thought I should publish. Tell mewhat you think. I have an idea in my head of where to go with this but I want to know if you like it first.
Wynter