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Chapter 9: All Hallow's Eve

"I can't believe. I really have my sister back."

"Shh Selena!"

"Alright, alright. You make such a good princess."

"Why thank you." she paused. 'Merlin now I'm sounding like him...'

"Okay, done," Selena finished tying up the corset. "Now go and remember your curfew young lady and no touching any firewhiskey."

"Okay Mum, I get the point." she smiled.

Selena only laughed. "You're already developing an English accent."

"Whoopee." she grumbled as she put her shoes on. "By Selena- thanks- a lot."

"You'll be paying me back in due time." she smiled.

"I'm sure." Alina replied knowingly, and left to go into the Head Common Room. It was exactly 1 AM.

"Again- wow."

"Same to you."

"I'm nothing but you're gorgeous."

"And I can hardly breathe." said Alina. "But I'll live." Draco looked her up and down. She had on a pale blue corset tied with cerulean ribbon embedded with rhinestones, with a skirt that came down mid-thigh, made of chiffon and satin. There was intricate detailing of silver on the corset, and upon her neck was David's necklace. Slowly she walked down the staircase in silver heels, with her hair loose and slightly curled, framing her face, and a simple tiara of white flowers was set on top of it. She had on little make-up, but her lips seemed redder, her cheeks rosier and her eyes brighter. In turn, Alina looked at him.

As he had said, he wasn't dressed up. All the same the fitted and simple black shirt and dark blue jeans were enough to feel slightly nervous around him. His blond hair fell loosely into his eyes, undone and free of excessive gel (thank Merlin). They left, using a hidden passageway, and apparated to London after arriving in Hogsmeade. After revealing his identity at the front of the club, they quickly gained access inside.

"Woa."

"Told you it was a night for sluts." She gulped. The atmosphere was discomforting. "Don't worry- I'll always be with you." he whispered into her ear, and placed his hands on her waist, sending a shiver down her spine. She closed her eyes, telling herself to let go- and she did. They began to dance, paying no attention to anyone around them. Her scent intoxicated him as they moved like one on the dance floor, and as they music blasted they continued to dance in unison, each step taken together, to the beat. After a while Alina motioned for a break and Draco took her over to the bar, handing her water. Using her wand, she checked the water to see if it was spiked before she took a sip.

"Smart girl." She only smiled. "So why did you move here, if you don't mind me asking?"

"It's a long story."

Draco checked his watch. "We've got time." Alina gulped down more water before she began.

"My Uncle Chris was murdered. He worked with my father, running the restaurant. My mom and my dad alone couldn't run it- and my uncle's wife died a few years before then. So they sold it and reopened a smaller place- but I could hardly help because of school.. and it costs a lot to go there. My older brother tried to help- but he's trying to bring up his baby too so can't really help us with money. So I decided that Selena and I would have to go. When I first told my parents they rejected the very idea, but our bills kept on piling up and the idea became more appealing. And that's how we ended up here."

"You're not telling me everything Alina."

"Damn your legilimency skills."

"Alina-" he put his hand over hers, which seemed like an awkward move for him, but she didn't reject it. "What's going on?"

"I decided to stay here.. after Hogwarts. I miss the US so much- but it'll be easier to adjust here than go bakc..."

"What's back there?" his eyes focused on her own. She looked down at the table, a habit that had began ever since she had come to Hogwarts. She slowly took her hand from underneath of his.

"Can we go home?" she asked timidly, like a small child. He sighed. Things weren't working out as he had hoped.

"Yeah, sure." He placed his coat over her as they walked out and apparated back to Hogsmeade. "There's a few things I need to take care of. Will you be fine going back alone?"

"Yeah, don't worry." and Alina walked away.

"Wait- Alina-" she slowly turned around.

"Hm?"

"Uh- thanks, for coming out tonight."

"No, Draco," she looked at him. "Thank you." She gave him a half-hearted smile and left.

"Remember, patrols for a month." greeted Hermione as he walked into their common room.

"You're up pretty late for a good little two shoes. And I know- but it was well worth it."

"Had to finish two pages for your favorite teacher Snape, thank you very much." Hermione set her quill down. "And If I may be as bold to say so, I think you've developed something for Alina."

He merely looked at her and then looked away, shaking his head.

"I'll take that as a yes."

"Think and do as you please, Granger."

"Never thought I"d see the day when a Malfoy would fall for a Gryffindor."

"Aren't you lucky."

"So you actually have?"

"Have what?"

"Fallen for her?"

"Define 'falling' for someone."

"To love someone Malfoy, to love her."

"I don't know what love is, Granger."

"Ugh- why do I even bother?"

"Exactly what I keep asking." with that, he walked upstairs, gently closing his door and collapsed onto his bed. He wanted to love her so badly, as un-Malfoy though it was. But she wouldn't open up to him. And not only that, his own heart was too hardened. He could flirt, tease, seduce- but of how to love he had no clue. For some reason, though, Alina made him feel as if he could. And he felt so pathetic, being so helpless and weak and vulnerable around her because she made him different. It was crazy- it was chaos. It was insanity. He hardly knew her.. but he felt as if he knew so much... he shook his head, failing in his attempts to stop thinking about her.

"So... how was it?" Selena grinned widely.

"It was good."

"That's it?" she said, an eyebrow arched.

"It was amazing. Up until we started talking about me."

"Of course." Selena rolled her eyes. "But I'm happy for you anyways. You're finally having a life." Alina only smiled in response as she climbed into bed. His eyes... Merlin his eyes were magical. For once she truly looked forward to having breakfast the following day with a particular someone.

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