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BPOV

"What are you doing here?" I asked, trying to wipe my tears away.

"I saw that you were upset. What's wrong?" Draco asked kindly.

My sobs picked up again and Draco sat down and put his arm around me.

"It's Harry," I cried. "He found out that you hurt me and he's angry with me."

"I'm sure he'll get over it. He really cares about you," Draco consoled.

I didn't respond, I just continued crying while Draco held me.

After awhile, I was finally able to stop. "Thank you," I whispered, my voice hoarse from crying.

"No problem," he replied. "I'm happy to help."

I smiled at him. "Should we get to class?"

"You are not ready to go to class, so I'm just going to have to cheer you up," Draco answered.

"How?"

He thought for a moment then said, "Let's go for a walk around the lake and I'll tell you all about me."

"What makes you think that I want to hear about you?" I asked, teasing him. I was actually really curious about him.

"Because you like me," Draco replied, grinning.

I blushed. "You like me too," I stated.

He held out a hand and helped me up. "I know."

My heart swelled and he smiled warmly at me.

He told me all about his life, his family, and every single detail about him. After an hour, I felt like I had read a novel on Draco Malfoy. I wanted to know all about him, and it seemed that he wanted me to know the real him. He trusted me and told me everything about his family and Voldemort.

"They're both in his inner circle," Draco explained. "My mom doesn't really have a choice, but my dad would do anything for him. I don't want anything to do with them. I don't like killing and I don't want to be a murderer."

Draco looked so helpless that I stopped and pulled him into a hug. "You aren't a murderer," I murmured.

Draco relaxed and we stayed like that for a few minutes.

He pulled away and said, "It's your turn."

I told him how I always lived with Harry and his parents because Snape was always gone. I told him of my memories of my mom, growing up with Harry, and all of my friends. I told him about the encounter with Voldemort that made Dumbledore decide I needed to hide and leave the wizarding world for awhile. I told him about Renee, Charlie, and Forks. I told him all about the Cullen's and what they were. I must have looked terrible because Draco put his arm around me. I shot him an apologetic glance and told him about my eighteenth birthday party and what Edward told me in the forest.

Draco pulled me into a hug.

"You're not angry?" I asked, thinking back to Harry and Snape's reactions.

"Of course I am," he said. "But I can't really hurt a vampire, can I?"

I laughed. "No, you can't."

We stayed like that for a long time, and I loved it. I felt so safe in Draco's arms.

"What about Snape?" Draco asked when we started walking again.

"What about him?" I asked nervously.

"Do you get along?"

"Yes, but we're not that close." I hesitated and Draco waited patiently. "I love him and he loves me, but we never spend any time together. He was always busy teaching and that's why I stayed with the Potter's. I only hear from him once or twice every month. I was hoping that we would grow closer now that I am going to school here. But we never see each other and I still don't get the chance to talk to him because he's so busy."

Draco pulled me into a hug and held me as I cried. He didn't utter nonsense about everything being okay, he just wordlessly held me, rubbing my back.

"What should I do?" I asked after I calmed down.

"Maybe you should talk to him and tell him how you feel," Draco suggested.

I groaned. "That's what Harry said."

"You don't have to do it, it's just a suggestion."

For the first time I noticed that it was dark outside. I looked at my watch and it was 10:30.

I gasped. "We need to get back."

Draco grabbed my hand and we ran back to the castle together. We walked up to the Gryffindor Common Room, and he gave me a kiss on the cheek before walking away.

I smiled and walked in. The Common Room was empty except for one person. Harry was sitting in a big armchair in front of the fire, looking anxious.

" Bella, we need to talk," Harry said when I walked in.

"Not now, I'm tired," It told him stiffly and went up the stairs to the girl's dormitories.

NEXT DAY

I woke up and grimaced when I remembered what Harry had told me last night. I was definitely not ready to face him just yet. Exhausted and sleepy, I glanced at the clock and gasped. It was 8:45 and I was missing breakfast.

Jumping up, I got dressed in record time. The corridors were filling up as people went to their first classes of the day.

I ran all the way down to the dungeons for potions class and arrived just in time, out of breath.

I took my seat next to Draco. He glanced at me worriedly. "Are you alright?"

I nodded, unable to speak yet.

"What happened? I didn't see you at breakfast."

"I overslept and had to run here," I explained when I regained my breath.

Draco chuckled but didn't say anything. A note landed on my desk with my name on it. I opened it up and saw Harry handwriting.

Dear Bella,

I am so sorry about my behavior the other day. Please let me explain, I really need to talk to you, so meet me in the Astronomy Tower at seven o' clock tonight.

Love,

Your Big Bro Harry

I smiled as I read the letter, relieved that we would finally be able to talk things out. Draco looked at me curiously and I passed him the note. He read it and a smile spread across his face. He looked me in the eye and I nearly melted.

"I told you so," he whispered.

I laughed and tucked the note in my pocket as class began.

When class ended, Draco walked me to my next class. "I'll see you later," he said, kissing my cheek and walking away just like last night.

I sighed contentedly and walked in to Herbology and took a seat next to Hermione who gave me a warming smile, which I happily returned.

Throughout class, Hermione asked me questions about where I had been yesterday. She gave out a little squeak when I told her I was with Draco.

"But I thought that he was the one who hurt you!" She exclaimed reproachfully.

"It was an accident and it was my fault."

Hermione looked curious but could see that I didn't want to talk about it, so she didn't say anything else.

I walked to lunch with Hermione. She was talking about all of the homework that we had to do.
We passed the Slytherin table and Crabbe yelled out, "Hey mud blood Granger!"

I spun around, pointing my wand at him.

"What did you call her?" I asked menacingly.

"A mud blood," Crabbe said slowly, as if he was talking to a five year old.

"Wrong answer," I said, pointing my wand at him and giving him pig ears and a pig tail.

"There," I said, laughing. "Ears and a tail to match the rest of your body."

"What's going on here?" A cold voice asked from behind me.

I spun around and saw my father assessing the situation with cold eyes.

"Look what she did to me!" Crabbe said desperately, pointing at me.

Snape looked at me for a long time and then turned back to Crabbe. "Goyle, please escort Crabbe to the hospital wing. Isabella please come with me."

I scowled as he called me Isabella, but followed obediently.

Draco looked like he wanted to follow, but I gave him a reassuring smile.

Harry and Ron entered the Great Hall and I gave them a smile as Snape led me away.

He finally stopped and turned around to face me. "What happened?"

"Crabbe called Hermione a mud blood and I knew that she wouldn't do anything so I acted for her."

"No matter what somebody says, you cannot curse them. I'm afraid that I must give you a detention. Tomorrow night at seven in my office," he said before sweeping away.

"I'm sorry daddy," I called after him. "It won't happen again."

Snape paused for a moment, and then kept on walking.

I sighed heavily and walked back towards the Great Hall. I walked over and sat down across from Harry.

"Hey," Harry greeted quietly. "What happened?"

"I gave Crabbe a pig tail and ears for calling Hermione a mud blood and Snape caught me."

"He called you a what?" Ron asked furiously.

"It's no big deal Ron," Hermione said. "Let it go."

"But Hermione!"

"Let it go Ron," Hermione repeated.

Ron huffed and began mumbling under his breath.

"Bella can I talk to you now instead of tonight?"

"Sure," I said. "I'll race you?"

"You're on." Harry said, taking off.

"Cheater," I called as I ran after him.

He only laughed. I took a shortcut and ran up to the Astronomy Tower as fast as I could.

When I arrived, Harry was already sitting down.
"Cheater," I mumbled as I sat down next to him. Harry looked at the floor and didn't respond.

"So what do you want to talk to me about?" I asked.

Harry finally looked up and said, "First I wanted to say that I am really sorry for what I said yesterday. I know that I really hurt you. I just felt mad that you lied to me and didn't tell me who had hurt you."

"I know, and I'm sorry too. I just knew you would want to hurt him when you found out. I swear that it was an accident. I was making fun of him and he was shaking. I knew I should stop, but I didn't. He's an animagus and when he got angry he changed into a huge animal and his claws hit me, and I hit my head on the rail. That was when I passed out, and the next thing I knew, I was in the hospital wing. I'm sorry I didn't tell you, I should have. You have to forgive me though, I don't know what I would do without my big brother."

I started to sob and Harry pulled me into his arms. "I could never stay mad at you Bells. You mean so much to me and I am so glad that you are safe. When I found out it was Malfoy who did this to you, I was ready to rip his head off. But then I saw the two of you yesterday. There's something special between you and Draco, and I can't ignore it. He seemed like a completely different person when he was with you, and that was the first time that I have ever seen him smile. When I came in the Great Hall this morning, when you were being taken away by Snape. I looked over at Draco and he was watching you, looking so worried and nervous. He cares about you a lot and I can tell that care about him."

"Thank you!" I exclaimed, giving Harry a big hug.

"But if he ever hurts you again, he's dead," Harry threatened.

I rolled my eyes at him and stood up. "Let's go, I'm starving."

Harry laughed and we talked happily the whole way back to the Great Hall.

When we arrived, everyone was leaving. "No!" I cried out. "I'm starving."

"This is why I brought you this," a voice said from behind me. I turned around and saw Draco with a sandwich wrapped in a napkin.

"Oh my gosh, thank you so much Draco!"

I took the sandwich and gave him a kiss on the cheek. He turned red and I heard Harry laughing behind me. I turned to glare at him, but he just smiled. "C'mon Bella, we have to get to class."

"I'll see you later Draco, and thanks," I said.

"You're welcome Bella," he said, walking away.

"That was hilarious," Harry said. "I have never seen Draco blush."

I ignored him and ate my sandwich hungrily.

The rest of the day passed slowly. At dinner Harry, Hermione, and Ron all questioned me about Draco. It got annoying after awhile so I just stopped answering their questions.

When we were walking out of the Great Hall, Draco came up to me. "Would you like to go on a walk with me?" He asked.

"Of course," I said, winding my fingers through his.

"Bye guys," I said as Draco led me away.

"Did you have a good day today?" He asked me.

"Yeah, it was alright. Harry and I finally made up, so that's good."
"Is he ready to kill me for what I did?" Draco asked.

"No, he said as long as it doesn't happen again he doesn't have a problem with you."

After that we walked together in silence. It was a peaceful night, and it felt nice walking around with Draco.

I watched him as we walked and it looked like he was having a silent battle with himself. I left him alone so he could think, and just enjoyed the beautiful night.

"Bella?"

"Yes?" I asked.

"I really like you, will you be my girlfriend?"

Draco looked so nervous.

I smiled. "Of course I will, and I really like you too."

A huge smile spread across his face, but then turned serious.

"Can I ask you something else?"

I nodded.

"Can I kiss you?"

I smiled and walked up to him until our lips were only inches apart.

"Yes," I breathed and he shuddered and closed the short distance between us.

I don't know how long it lasted, all I could think about was how wonderful it was. When we pulled away, we both had big goofy grins on our faces.

He looked up at the sky and said, "It's late we should probably get back."

I pouted. "Do we have to? Can't we stay here?"

"I wish," he said, laughing at my expression.

He put his arm around me and he walked me to the Gryffindor Common Room.

When we arrived Draco sighed. "I'll see you tomorrow."

"Yeah."

Draco leaned in and gave me a sweet, yet passionate kiss. I savored the moment, knowing that I wouldn't be able to do this until tomorrow.

We unwillingly broke the kiss, and I walked into the Common Room with a huge smile on my face.

I started dancing and skipping around the room, until I heard laughing. I spun around and saw Harry, Hermione, and Ron watching me with amused expressions.

"I take it that you had a good time," Harry chuckled.

I blushed, but couldn't stop grinning. "It was wonderful!"

"I'm glad," Harry said sincerely.

"You two kissed didn't you?" Hermione asked.

Ron gasped and Harry's smile looked a little forced.

"Yes," I sighed happily.

"Well I am going to bed," Harry announced. "Night everyone, and I'm glad you had a good time tonight."

"Night big bro!" I called after him.

I told Hermione all about my night with Draco and she congratulated me before we went to bed. I had a long peaceful sleep that night, Draco starring in all of my dreams.