Not much to say today. Haha. Brainstormed with my bestie in spanish instead of watching the movie... Oh the things I do for my Readers. 3 YAY for no homework!
On with the show.
I do not own Harry Potter. JK Rowling does. :P
Chapter 9- The Forbidden Fruit
Almost two days had passed since the whole accident with Ron seeing my dark mark. I was still upset about the whole thing, but I had to get over the fact that I was a death eater. It wasn't until my Care of Magical Creatures class until I got over the fact that two people had saw my dark mark.
"For homework tonight, label the parts to the hippogriff and list the way to greet one properly. It should be a review for the test coming up. Hint Hint." Hagrid told us. "the rest of the class period is yours to mingle."
I sat down on my usual rock and put my bag on the dirt ground. I was alone until Britney and Chloe decided to bother me.
"Hey, after our homework, do you want to go to Hogsmeade with us to get a dress for homecoming? Theres this blue one I absolutly adore!" Britney jumped up and down.
"I actually have a dress." I laughed. "I kinda dragged Draco into the shop because I saw a dress I liked displayed in the window. I didn't have any money and I looked stunning in it as Draco told me, so he bought it for me."
"That's so sweet of him! Guess who asked me to the dance?" Britney exclaimed.
"Hmmm." I thought for a second. "Is he in this class?"
"Sadly." Chloe, her sister stated.
"Did Fred Weasley ask you?"
"YES!" She hugged me. Her hug was full of energy and excitment, the two things I lacked thinking about how I was leaving Hogwarts in about four days.
"Congrats." I muttered.
"What's wrong Charlotte?" Chloe asked me, her voice filled with sympathy.
"Lack of sleep on top of sadness isn't a good mix." I faked a smile. I turned to my left and saw the red head walk towards me. "Oh bloody hell."
"Can I talk to Charlotte alone please?"Ron asked Britney and Chloe.
"Yeah, of course." They told him in unison just like Fred and George would. They gave me a thumbs up and scurried off to talk to the Weasley twins.
"What do you want?" I glared at him as I got my wand out just in case he tried to harm me. "I thought you didn't want to talk to me since I was a you-know-what."
"I was shocked at first. But I really like you as a friend and as more than a friend. So I guess I have to get over the fact that you are one of them."
"You didn't have to freak out like I was some kind of monster." I spat at him angerly.
"Charlotte, I would never think that you were a monster."
"Then why did you freak out?"
"Well what else would I do?" He asked me. "Was I supposed to be like 'Oh cool. You work for the most powerful dark wizard'?"
I stayed silent for a bit, gathering what I wanted to say. "I'm not really sure anymore."
And then it happened. He leaned into me and kissed me. I didn't kiss him back though, instead I tryed to pull away but he was stronger than me and I couldn't pull away.
"Ron!" I repeated until he pulled away.
"What?" Ron asked me. "What's wrong?"
"I have to tell you something Ron. It's important."
"Spill it." He sat down next to me.
"I'm engaged. We can't see each other like you really want us to see each other. Draco is my boyfriend, though I don't exactly know if I want to be but I have an Unbreakable Vow to be loyal to him and he's actually the first person who actually wanted to become my friend and has fought for me."
"I could do that. Maybe I couldn't buy you dresses and diamonds but I can make you happy. You don't look happy with him and that's what bugs me."
"Have you ever got to know him? He's a sweet guy deep down."
"Are we taking about the same Malfoy here? 'Cause honestly he's been a jerk to my friends and I all my life."
"He's misunderstood." I stood up for my fionce. "I'm glad you apologized though. It was very nice of you. I actually feel a lot better." I smiled.
I quickly decided to hug him. His hugs were just like those of a teddy bear. Warm, fluffy, and soft.
"Save me at least one dance on Sataurday, Charlotte."
I got up to go to my next class which was a long haul away. "I'll see what I can do."
Ron flashed a smile and decided to walk with me to advanced potions since we had that class together. We promised to keep our (his) kiss a secret so it wouldn't cause any drama and trouble with Draco. Honestly, if Draco found out, he would go insane and possibly kill us both or kill Ron and torture me, unlike the way he actually was.
His father had a lot of influence on him I have to admit. He was just like his father growing up and I was just like my mother who was headstrong but fragile.
Once Draco was in sight, I started to walk alone in the crowded hallway. Draco caught up to me and stopped me right in my tracks. He kissed me then handed me a small, red velvet box.
"What is it? Is it another bloody ring?"
"Just open it!" He looked anxious.
I smiled then opened the lid to the red box and saw the golden snitch necklace that I had found in the window at the Quiditch store.
"Oh my merlin, Draco." I stuttered a little bit. "I love it."
Draco laughed a bit. "You better because I ditched so I could get you that!"
"Can you put it on me?" I asked him with puppy dog eyes.
He held out his hand. I put the golden necklace in his hand and turned around so he could put the new jewelry on me. We unlatched the necklace and wrapped it around my neck and clamped it on. It dangled right above my heart. I took my hand and squeezed the small replica of the snitch in my hand. All of a sudden, a small pair of wings started to flutter around wildy in my hands, tickling my palms. I giggled at the feeling.
"By the way, I put a charm on it. Whenever your happy, the wings will flutter." Draco half smiled. "So now I know when your happy because you never tell me."
"Well sorry Mr. Malfoy." I sad sarcasticly. "I love it Draco. I absolutly love it. Thank you."
"No problem. I have enough money, I can get you whatever you want and whenever you want it." Draco bragged loudly.
I turned to look at Ron, whos eyes were burning with jealousy.
I hugged Draco one last time and headed into potions class with Professor Slughorn.
I'm pretty sure I smiled the whole class period. Even after slaving over a pot of some "powerful love potion", I still held a smile. Why you ask? I have two guys who are willing to do anything for me. I wasn't going to take them for granted although. I couldn't just run off with Ron. I would actually die if I did that because of Voldemort's command. I had to marry Draco and I was getting quite excited about doing so.
Although I still was sorta mad at the fact that I was forced to.
Part of me was attracted to Ron but we all want, what we can't have. I'm no two timing person either, I'm allowed to look...
Oh forget it, I loved Draco. I just didn't want to admit it.
Yeah...I like the ending. Next chapeter is the dance so be patient young ones. There is a lot of Epicness on the way!
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