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Chapter 9

With Pansy now sulking night and day, Isabella took the situation into her own hands. Making sure Draco was making his way to the owlery with a letter addressed to Angel, Isabella headed to the spot where she could see the owlery windows and hid out of sight to wait for Draco to appear.

When he finally sent off his owl, Isabella mounted the broom that she borrowed from Michael and tailed the owl. As it swooped lower and lower, having apparently found its target, Isabella dove behind some bushes. Shocked, she watched as the owl landed in front of a bushy-haired Gryffindor.


Hermione started as an owl landed in front of her. Sniffing, she shakily untied the letter addressed to Angel. Failing to notice a Slytherin girl take off in flight from behind some bushes near her, she unrolled the parchment.

Dear Angel,

I really miss our letters. I don't know what I'm saying. It's just that I'm glad you and Bob are happy.

Hermione wiped away the tears that managed to escape even though she tried not to cry.

Please write back soon.

Shadow


Isabella flung open the door the Slytherin girls' dormitory door, causing Pansy to sit up in her bed.

"What do you think—?" started Pansy.

"Do you know who that scarlet woman is?" Isabella yelled back furiously.

Pansy's sulky features immediately rearranged themselves into an expression of excitement. "You found her? Who?"

"Hermione Granger."

Pansy's look of excitement slid off her face and was replaced by a scowl. "That filthy mudblood! Where's Drakie?"

"Common room."

Pansy raced up the dungeon stairs to the common room. "Drakie, Drakie. Do you want to know the true identity of your precious Angel?" yelled Pansy, spitting out the last word as if it was infected phlegm.

Pansy's latest endeavor had really been the last straw, and now she was claiming to know who Angel was. Frowning, he said, " That's enough, Pansy. Stop pestering me."

"But, Draco, you don't understand."

"Look, Pansy," ignoring the fact that she had not used his nickname. "Haven't embarrassed yourself, and me for that matter, enough already? I don't see what Mother sees in you—"

Not able to take it anymore, Pansy interrupted, "It's the filthy mudblood, Granger!"

Draco opened and closed his mouth a few times in shock before hoarsely saying, "How could you say such a thing about Angel?" Before Pansy could reply, a barn owl swooped in through the open window, landing on the arm of Draco's chair, leg outstretched. Draco untied the roll of parchment and read the letter with Pansy peering over his shoulder.

Dear Shadow,

I hope you are well. I'm sorry that I haven't written. Bob and I broke up. Neither of us dumped the other. We just realized it isn't to our benefit to stay together anymore. His jealousy just takes over his common sense when he sees me talk with other boys. I could no longer stand being yelled at for something I did not do.

However, since you have been such a nice person, I would like to meet you and thank you.

Love,

Angel

Draco had barely finished reading when Pansy shrieked, "You have to meet her! Hah, then you'll know that I've speaking the truth."

"Don't be stupid. I'm not going! Now leave me alone!" he roared back, throwing down the letter to emphasize his point.

Pansy turned and fled, weeping. Draco grinned excitedly. Angel wanted to meet him! Faintly remembering a sign he had seen in the Great Hall announcing a Hogsmeade trip that weekend, he rummaged in his bag for a fresh piece and parchment and a quill.

Dear Angel,

I am well. I'm sorry to hear about you and Bob.

"Heh, not really," said Draco to himself, smirking a little.

I can't believe my advice led to an unhappy ending, but I guess it can't be helped. Let's meet this Saturday at Hogsmeade by the big fountain. Let's both wear white scarves, so we won't miss each other.

Shadow

Draco grimaced at how pathetic the last sentence sounded, but he did not want to miss this chance.


A/N: Wow, it's been a while hasn't it? Sorry. I'm so excited about the new movie!!! Wahhhh!!!

P.S. Review would be much appreciated! ^.^