A/N: Drabble for Writing Challenge #6, "Death Eaters at school." This is 101 words, actually. I considered getting rid of "pajama" but I liked it better in.


Bravado

For all his bravado on the train, Draco undresses like a first year. Head down, facing the wall, pajamas set out while he's still wearing his tie.

He finishes before the others have even taken their socks off. He climbs into bed, hoping they won't notice.

Zabini notices. "Aren't you going to show us, then?"

"We're not supposed to show the uninitiated." Even to himself, it sounds like a lie.

Without warning, Nott casts a Severing Charm. Draco's pajama sleeve falls to hang at his wrist, useless.

And they see.

"Well," says Zabini. The others stare.

Draco tries not to look.


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