This is a two shot i wrote as a way to show how Draco and Astoria might have gotten together. It is mainly Draco x OC.
Disclaimer: I own nothing from Harry Potter.
Riley O'Connell was the one girl who could beat Hermione Granger in school. Unlike Granger Riley was in Ravenclaw, a quidditch star, and on good terms with Draco Malfoy. In fact he was her best friend, well one of them at least.
"Hey Riley…Riley," a familiar voice yelled down the corridor.
Riley had just left the potions classroom and was on her way back to the Great Hall for lunch. Slowly she stopped and turned around to face the annoying voice that had a tendency to plague her.
"What do you want Blaise?" Riley asked in an exasperated tone.
"You know you love me," Blaise stated, slinging an arm around her shoulder as Riley rolled her eyes, "Anyway I wanted to invite you to D's party tonight. I wasn't sure if he had invited you or not."
"Oh he hasn't mentioned anything to me. Are you sure I would be welcome?" She asked in a concerned voice.
It was Blaise's turn to roll his eyes, "Please Riles, you're practically an honorary Slytherin."
"Alright smart mouth I'm in. What time should I come?"
"Around 7:30 and it's a costume party so come dressed to impress," Blaised grinned.
"Dressed as what? You know I don't have anything to wear, Zabini! And who am I impressing?" She asked in a confused voice.
"Well I just so happened to being you a costume right here," he said, handing her a box. Continuing he said, "Please girly. You may be able to fool Draco but I know that you are head over heels in love with him."
It was true. Somewhere during fifth year, Riley had fallen for her best friend but she vehemently tried to deny it, "What? NO…Come on Blaise!"
"Don't try and deny it Riles, I know you and can tell but don't worry our blond friend is still oblivious."
Thoroughly embarrassed, Riley just walked away, calling out, "Bye Blaise."
"Don't deny your heart," Blaise screamed down the hallway causing everyone to turn and look at him.
He just put on his best sneer and said, "What are y'all looking at?"
What a goof! He may be annoying at times but he was still one of her best friends. Riley went through the rest of the day and finally was able to go back to the Ravenclaw dorms to put on her costume. She opened the box Blaise had given her and pulled out a Ballerina outfit. It suited her perfectly and would emphasize her willowy frame and long blond hair.
Quickly getting dressed in the green leotard with green tights and beautiful silk wings, she pulled on a cloak to keep her warm on the walk to the dungeons.
She walked towards the dungeons, fighting her inclination to flee. She paused before knocking on the portrait. Blaise was waiting for her on the other side and quickly pulled the door open.
"Bella, you look beautiful. That green brings out your eyes," Blaise's naturally Italian side slipped into the conversation.
He pulled her further into the room and handed her a drink.
"Thanks Blaise! Where's Draco?"
"Oh his dad called on him. He should be down in a few minutes. While we are waiting do you want to dance?" he asked.
"No Blaise. You know I don't dance."
Blaise just shrugged and went to grind against some slut. Riley waited for Draco to appear and spent her time sipping her drink and watching the dancers. She finally spotted Draco walking down the stairs looking delicious but unnaturally pale. Riley started to make her way over to him but he moved toward the stage. After a few whispered words to the DJ, the music died and Draco cleared his throat to get everyone's attention.
The words that came out of his mouth made her heart stop.
He took a breath before beginning his speech, "I would like to thank everyone for coming to my 17th birthday party. At this time I would like to announce my engagement to Astoria Greengrass. Thanks again."
Riley stood there in complete shock. Astoria? What the hell? They weren't even friends! She saw Blaise making his way towards her but she felt the room closing in on her and quickly ran to the portrait. By the time Riley made it out into the hallway she was hyperventilating. She couldn't believe it. He was engaged. She had missed her chance to be with him.
Riley collapsed right outside the door and part of her heart died right there. She would never be whole again. She felt a hand on her shoulder and looked up to see Blaise's compassionate blue eyes starring down at her. He didn't say anything as he sat down next to her and pulled her into his arms. They sat there for what seemed like hours as Riley sobbed into Blaise's shoulder as he rubbed a comforting hand down her back.
About 30 minutes later he stood up, pulling her into his arms and carried her through the party and up into the room he shared with Draco. He laid Riley down on the bed and told her to get some sleep. With a quick kiss on the cheek he left the room.
Riley laid there in his comfortable bed looking at the ceiling, vowing to never love another man again. But that seemed a little ridiculous so Riley just shut down her mind and went to sleep.
She woke up the next morning to the sun shining in her eyes. Riley sat up disoriented trying to figure out where she was. She saw Draco sleeping on the bed across from her and last night all came rushing back. She got up and tried to sneak out before Draco woke up but she stepped on the creaky floorboard and the damn man woke up.
"Hey Riles," he stated in his sleepy voice, wiping the sleep from his eyes, "I didn't see you at the party last night. How did you end up in Blaise's bed?" He asked in a confused voice.
"Oh I was at the party alright," Riley snapped back icily.
He seemed even more confused by her tone but she no longer cared about his feelings.
"What's wrong with you? Aren't you going to congratulate me on my engagement?" he asked.
"Hell no I'm not going to congratulate you, you asshole," and with that said Riley stormed out, slamming the dorm and leaving a very confused Draco Malfoy in her wake.
"Wow Mate, you really blew that one," Blaise said as he exited the bathroom.
"What's her problem?" snapped Draco.
"She's going to kill me for saying this but I don't care," Blaise said, sitting on the edge of Draco's bed, "She's head over heels in love with you mate. And you broke her heart last night when you announced your engagement to Astoria."
"What?" A stupefied Draco exclaimed.
AN: Please Read and Review. The more reviews I get the sooner I will post the second part :)