Forbidden

Chapter Nine: Revealed

Harry couldn't stand to hear anymore, pushing away from the wall; he walked briskly toward his quarters. All the while, hundreds of thoughts whirled through his head. What was she doing? Is the young Malfoy using her? How well is Evangline being treated? Does she know how much this sickens me?

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The bright rays of the sun burst through the thin glass of surrounding windows. Evangline sat up, rubbing her eyes. What a night … she thought, as a small smile crept upon her lips. Gazing around the room, she found it surprisingly empty. Looking over to her side, she glanced at the clock. 11: 00! At this Evangline jumped up, ran for the bathroom, and the sound of rushing water rang throughout the dorm.

Once finished, Evangline dressed, and grabbed her bag, before running from the Gryffindor quarters.

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"Now, as you know we have been studying the unforgivable curses, for quite sometime now. And, as a test of knowledge I have prepared a pop quiz" groans of annoyance filled the room, to which Harry just sighed. With a lazy flick of his wand, papers were distributed throughout the classroom, and the students began there test.

Suddenly the door burst open, revealing a disheveled Evangline, red in the face, and heaving deep breaths. "Sorry im late, professor" she breathed. Clutching her side, she strode towards her seat.

"What's your excuse?" Harry questioned, giving her a stern look

"I … over slept …" Evangline whispered, quite embarrassed

"Oh, I see. Five points from Gryffindor." Although it pained him to take points from his own house, he felt Evangline disserved such a punishment. "And … detention with me tonight" he said, through gritted teeth. He knew she was going to hate him for it but, it was her own fault.

Evangline rolled her eyes, and frowned. Why did he have to be so strict! I'm his daughter for merlins sake! She thought angrily

"Yes, professor"

Harry was quite pleased with himself, he had expected mush worse. Another flick of the wand, and a small piece of paper flew towards Evangline. Sighing, Harry sat down, setting out on the task of grading last night's homework.

Soon the class was over, and students began gathering the last of their things before, leaving the room. As Evangline had started later than the others, she was one of the last to exit. Scooping up her ink bottle she, placed it within her school bag, and was about to leave when her father suggested she stay.

"Yes?" she asked, pleasantly; hiding her deep frustration with him

"I saw you last night …"

Her eyes grew large, but quickly decreased, as she calmed herself. "What are you talking about?"

"Don't act like im stupid Evangline! I saw you last night, with Darren!" he spat his name in disgust.

Evangline was at a lost, she didn't know what to say. "I forbid you to see him" Harry said, sternly

"What?" she demanded

"I forbid you to see him, he's a bad influence. Not to mention my enemy's son!" Harry hissed

"But, he's nothing like Malfoy-"

"I don't want to hear it; you heard my verdict, now go"

"Sure, I heard it … but, it doesn't mean I have to follow it!" she screamed, storming from the room.

Harry heaved a sigh, and buried his head in his hands. I did the right thing … didn't I? Of course I did … he's a Malfoy! He nothing but, pure blood, scum! Harry thought, infuriated

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Evangline stomped down the corridor, shoving aside anything in her way. He thinks he can run my life? Well, he is bloody wrong! She fumed, I have to see Darren, and tell him what happened. Continuing to rampage, she made her way down to the dungeons. Once she reached the Slytherin portrait, she pondered for a few minutes. What had Darren said it was … … … oh, yes Pureblood! That's it … I should have known. She giggled to herself, before bursting through the door.

A skinny blonde, gasped as she entered. "What the hell do you think your doing down here Potter" she seethed

But, Evangline did not reply, instead she stormed down a hall way, until she reached a familiar door. Quietly knocking, making sure not to arouse anyone but, Darren she whispered. "Darren, it's me Evangline"

She heard, the shuffling of feet, and then the door swung open. "Come for a quickie before dinner?" he smirked

She sighed, and pushed past him, "No. I've come to discuss my father …"

Darren shut the door, before striding up to Evangline's side, "What happened?"

"He saw us, last night, In front of the Room of Requirements." She said, miserably

"Shit!" Darren cursed, "What did he say?"

"He … well, he sort of …"

"Come off it Evangline, just tell me"

"Heforbidmetoseeyou" she whispered, quickly; fearing Darren's reaction

"What?"

She sighed, "He forbid me to see you"

"What! That bloody bastard!" he hissed, now pacing the floor anxiously

"I know … my father, can be … quite overprotective at times" she gave a weak smile

Darren continued pacing, which annoyed Evangline to no end. Stepping in front of his path, she placed her hands on his shoulders, ceasing his strides.

"I know he can be annoying at times, but … I won't let this tear us apart! We've been through too much, to let that happen" Evangline said, determined

"I suppose your right … it just infuriates me, that our love is forbidden" Darren sighed, and dropped a kiss to her forehead. "I don't know what I would do without you"

"You would probably go insane!" she smiled brightly. "Now, If you excuse me, I have some Potions homework to attend too"

Evangline was just about to leave, when Darren grabbed her forearm, "Stay, with me?" he gave a hopeful smile

"But, I have homework and-"

"Please? Just for a bit, not to long" he pleaded

She rolled her eyes, "Alright, but, only for a bit"

Darren grinned, and raised a suggestive eyebrow. But, before Evangline managed to scold him for his rude behavior, his lips were crashing down on hers. Not prepared for such a passionate kiss, Evangline stumbled back into his desk; pulling him with her.

The two held the kiss, for what seemed like an eternity, until Darren broke it, gasping for air. He eyes grazed over Evangline's figure, and he smiled; which caught her attention.

"What?" she asked

"Nothing …" he looked up into her eyes, and before she could argue the point further, he claimed her lips once more. She gasped into his mouth, as he pulled her tightly to him, tangling his hands in her mass of fiery locks. A sudden loud, sure knock filled the room, the two jumped apart.

"Who's there?" Darren shouted, approaching the door, and listening for a response

"Darren open up!" Draco hissed

Evangline gasped, and cupped her hands over her mouth. "What do I do?" she whispered

"Here," Darren said, opening up his closet. "Hide in here" Evangline frantically, scurried in, covering herself with dark robes.

"Coming!" Darren shouted, briskly walking towards the door. He opened, it only to be shoved aside, as Draco searched the room.

"Two Slytherin girls came to me, informing me you have a stowaway in your room; a Gryffindor to be exact!" Malfoy hissed

"What? Those bloody, gits don't know what there talking about!" Darren lied

"Oh, really? Because, they seemed quite descriptive … red hair, chocolate brown eyes, freckled face … anyone come to mind?" Draco seethed, throwing up the bed sheets

"No"

"You sure?"

"Positive"

"Fine, then … but, if I find out you were lying, it'll be your head!" with this said, Draco stormed away, slamming the door behind him

Darren sighed, and slid down the wall, onto the floor. Evangline peeked out, spotting Darren on the floor, she crawled over. "You alright?"

"Fine. I'm just sick of hiding it …"

"Hiding what?"

"Our love!"

"Oh …" Evangline blushed, she slid next to him and laid her head atop his shoulder. Darren turned, and pecked her forehead, "Someday, soon we won't have to hide anymore, and when we do I'll show the world just how much I love you"

Evangline smiled, but then his words impacted her thoughts. What did he mean by showing the world he loved me? Not, worrying to much about it, she snuggled up to him, and listened to the beat of his heart until she fell into a light state of sleep.

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Authors Note: Well, another chapter in the infamous Darren and Evangline love story! Lol so, what did you think? Please, review and tell me thoughts! Suggestions, are always welcome! Thanks!

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