Draco Malfoy knew that death was not one to be feared, for he was told himself by one of the most inspirational wizards of all time. But none the less, that made him fear it greater. For he knew, his father would come to him soon. He would come to him in request that his son would take up the dark mark. Serve the wizard, feared by all. Become the chosen one.
Malfoy's don't get scared. He'd convinced himself many times before, but he knew it was a lie. It was a cover-up. He was scared. He was scared for his future. He was scared for his mother, whom he cared so dearly for. His friends, that he had gotten accidently involved. For Hermione, the newest and almost only girl to ever make Draco feel the slightest touch of happiness, in her presence. He was scared for his sister. The girl, that close to nobody knew about. She was but, the only person who knew him as if it were the back of her hand.
His, almost white, blonde hair slightly moved in time with the wind, tickling his forehead as it did so. His eyes where gazing on the view in front of the spot where he had placed himself, and he sat there, just thinking. Thinking of what he would leave behind. The people he would leave behind. Draco sighed and looked down and his worn, calloused hands. There was no avoiding this situation, unless he wanted to create a guaranteed death wish. That was not an option. He would figure out a way. He would figure out a way to save everybody he cared about, even if it meant going to Potter for help. Draco felt tears prick the corner of his eyes, and as he blinked they fell. One by one, they caressed his damp cheeks, almost as if in comfort. Malfoy's don't cry. Who was he kidding; he was certainly not a Malfoy. Though appearances and actions may say otherwise, he was completely different. No matter how hard he tried to make his father proud, it would never happen. He knew that now. But it will never stop him from trying. He pulled up his knees and wrapped his arms around them, and felt his body begin to wrack with sobs. He didn't want to feel this way. He didn't want his family to feel this way.
For, Draco Malfoy is not a coward. But is just a little broken.
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