In third year, you watched her leave, lightly touching your cheek, in a
daze. No one ever stands up to you like that. No one. That is, until now.
And that's when everything started changing.
You didn't want to like her. Hell, it went against every single thing engrained in you since the day you were born. Mudbloods are shit. You are above them. You, as a Malfoy, are above everyone, with the exception of the Dark Lord.
But there's a price to pay, for this great privilege you've been born into. There are certain expectations, which must be met at all costs.
Number one, never show emotion. You must put on a façade of calmness and composure at all times. Which made it rather hard to get friends.
Respect was different. Respect was easy to get. Respect was fear, and fear of the Malfoys was distilled in the heart of every Slytherin who had the privilege of knowing them well. But respect is not friendship. Respect is not companionship.
You're lonely. There's no denying it. You've been able to get whatever you want since the day you were born, and yet, there's one thing you can't seem to get your hands on.
Hermione. She's untouchable. And that's what makes you want her all the more.
You didn't want to like her. Hell, it went against every single thing engrained in you since the day you were born. Mudbloods are shit. You are above them. You, as a Malfoy, are above everyone, with the exception of the Dark Lord.
But there's a price to pay, for this great privilege you've been born into. There are certain expectations, which must be met at all costs.
Number one, never show emotion. You must put on a façade of calmness and composure at all times. Which made it rather hard to get friends.
Respect was different. Respect was easy to get. Respect was fear, and fear of the Malfoys was distilled in the heart of every Slytherin who had the privilege of knowing them well. But respect is not friendship. Respect is not companionship.
You're lonely. There's no denying it. You've been able to get whatever you want since the day you were born, and yet, there's one thing you can't seem to get your hands on.
Hermione. She's untouchable. And that's what makes you want her all the more.