Yeah, I know I said that it'd take place after Voldemort was defeated, and they'd left school e.c.t … but then I got a better idea :)
Cassie knew her final year at Hogwarts wasn't going to be easy. For a start, she'd lost her best friend (and boyfriend) to the Death Eaters. But no – not like that, he was fine. He'd joined them. Draco Malfoy promised that he'd try and get in touch, he hadn't so far. All summer Cassie was anxiously waiting for a letter from him, just to let her know he was okay, but nothing came. Her parents didn't know all summer, until there was a visit from Narcissa, Draco's mother.
Cassie answered the door one Sunday night. Narcissa looked awful, her hair wasn't pristinely styled as it usually was, and she looked much older than she was.
'Evening, Cassie,' She forced a smile. 'Are you parents home?'
'Yeah, sure…' Cassie stepped back and allowed Narcissa into the house. She still couldn't get over how dishevelled she looked.
Narcissa took an envelope out of her pocket and handed it to Cassie. She glanced up at her in confusion.
'He won't be able to send any more. But he desperately wanted me to give it you.' She explained. Cassie thanked her, and casually placed the letter into a drawer behind her before her parents saw it.
She led Narcissa through the hallway and into the lounge. She stood there for a few minutes while her parents greeted their guest, then slipped out of the room. Grabbing the letter from the drawer in the hall, she ran up the stairs.
Nervously, she opened the envelope and carefully pulled out the paper inside.
Dear Cassie,
I hope you're alright, and I'm sorry I didn't write sooner – I didn't really get a chance. I can't even tell you anything about where I am, or what I'm doing. In fact, you'd probably better burn this after you read it, it might not be the best thing to be found in your house if you get searched by the Ministry. Yes, they are doing searches now.
I don't want to scare you, or anything, but you really shouldn't go back to school this year. I know you want to get your N.E.W.T's and everything, but really, your safety is more important. All I can tell you is, it will be dangerous if you go back. And I understand, what are you supposed to say to your parents? You can hardly tell them 'but I can't go back, Draco's a … - he knows these things.' And, yes, you know what goes in the gap. But that's all I'm saying; don't go back. Another thing, don't trust anyone at school. Anyone. I can't say who, because I don't know, but I do that we've got people inside Hogwarts, and not just the students. Just keep your guard up, Cassie.
Well, if you got this then my mother has given it to you, which is good thing. Means you're both okay. Be careful, Cas. I'll see you when I see you. Don't know when that will be.
I love you.
Draco.
She put the letter down, suddenly aware of the tears that were streaming down her face as she read it. It hadn't hit her properly how much she missed him. She wanted to do what he said, and burn the letter, but she couldn't quite bring herself to do it. Instead, Cassie buried the letter under some other papers inside a drawer by her bed. She wasn't going to forget it was there, it wouldn't be a problem.