After a filler chapter, I can promise this chapter will be AWESOME. XD READ ON!
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Violet walked through the corridors later that evening. She and Hermione had been in the Room of Requirement practicing some spells while Harry and Ron watched them carefully. Violet had grown tired first and decided to leave early. As she walked through the halls, her mind wandered to Draco. She had still not spoken to him and she doubted she ever would. He seemed keen on hating her guts and since she had caused that, there was no use of proving anything different.
"Walking all alone, eh Potter?" Violet froze in her tracks as she heard a familiar cool voice. She turned around to see Draco pointing his wand at her. "Looks like someone is breaking curfew. I guess I'll have to bring you to Umbridge."
"Curfew's not for another half hour," Violet pointed out quietly.
"You think she'll care?" Draco asked. "All we need is one person close to your brother to find out where you all have been sneaking off to. Then we can expel the lot of you."
"I'd never say a word," Violet said, trying to stand her ground. Draco smirked and moved closer to her.
"She's got Veritaserum," Draco said. "One drop of that and you'll be telling everything."
"Like you really want me to tell everything," Violet said, looking up at him. "I thought some things were best kept quiet. But I guess a git like you wouldn't know any better." Draco then shoved her hard and she slammed into a wall. Violet bit her lip as to not let out any sound of pain. Draco shoved his wand in her face.
"Where do you meet?" Draco asked. "And did Dumbledore assemble this group?" His free hand gripped her shoulder tightly.
"Stop it," Violet whimpered. "You're hurting me."
"And no big bad boyfriend around to save you," Draco sneered at her. Violet flinched at the fury in his voice.
"I don't have a boyfriend," She said quietly.
"What?" Draco asked, his wand lowering.
"I don't have a boyfriend anymore," Violet said, looking up into his silver eyes. "We broke up." Draco stared back at her, an angry look still on his face. Then without another word, he kissed her. This time, Violet kissed him back, savoring every moment. Then in flash, Draco was gone. Violet leaned her head back against the wall and sighed. It seemed things had only gotten more complicated.
Harry, Hermione, Ron and Violet moved through the Great Hall. Hermione was sort of leading them, as she was angry. The Daily Prophet was reporting that ten high security prisoners had escaped from Azkaban and the blame was once again being put on Sirius.
"Dumbledore warned Fudge this would happen," Hermione said. "He's going to get us all killed because he can't face the truth." Violet nodded and glanced at her brother. They were all now more determined than ever to learn as many spells as necessary because of this mass breakout.
"Harry," They all stopped when they heard Seamus speak up. Seamus stood where he was sitting. Unlike the scowl Seamus had been wearing for a long time, Seamus now had a look on his face that resembled a bit of shame. "I wanted to apologize. I know with everything, me mam is saying in the Prophet is all very druddle. So, what I'm really trying to say is that," Seamus paused and looked up at Harry. "I believe you." Violet smiled and nudged Harry who nodded to Seamus. It seemed that things were looking a bit up.
Violet sighed as she walked up to the owlery. She spotted Hedwig sitting in her perch. Violet quickly walked over to Hedwig.
"Hi girl," She whispered, stroking the owls head. "Got anything for me?" Hedwig made a small noise and shifted to the left. Behind Hedwig was an envelope addressed to Violet. Violet gave Hedwig a treat and then carefully picked up the envelope. She walked out of the owlery quickly. She finally couldn't wait any longer and sat down, leaning her back against a tree trunk.
Dear Violet,
It is wonderful to hear from you! I miss you very much. My new job is good, but I struggle with my English. There is a nice young man here who is helping me with my English. He is quite charming, but I will tell you more about him in another letter.
So you are having boy troubles? First, I must say that I think it is good you broke up with that other boy. He was too burly for you. You need a more charming man who does not look like he constantly has some sort of dirt on him. I do not mean to sound harsh but since you are no longer dating that boy, I have no worries you will be angry for what I have written.
From what I understand from your letter, this boy liked you very much? But you were still dating the burly boy and seemingly broke this other boy's heart. But now you might have feelings for this boy? This all seems very complicated. Have you told this boy how you feel? His feelings might change if you told him the truth.
Well Violet, I hope this all works out for you. Do write back soon. I like having someone to write to.
Fleur
Violet sighed as she folded the letter. Fleur had a point, she had never told Draco how she really felt. She doubted that would fix everything, but it might help. She stood up slowly and headed back to the castle. Violet wasn't sure what would or wouldn't work, but she at least knew what to do now.
Every member of Dumbledore's Army stood around the Room of Requirement. Today, Harry was teaching how to cast a Patronus Charm.
"Make it a happy memory," Harry said. "Allow it to fill you up." Violet took a deep breath as she watched Harry walk around the room, coaching other students through it. "A full body patronus is the most difficult to produce, but shield forms can be equally useful against a variety of opponents." She smiled as Ginny easily produced her Patronus. A big smile emerged on Ginny's face when Harry applauded her work. "Just remember, your patronus can only protect you for as long as you stay focused, so focus!" He walked up to Violet. "Vi?" Violet nodded.
"Expecto Patronum!" Violet shouted. Out of the tip of her wand came a stream of blue light. Violet assumed that she had just produced a shield, but then the stream of light became an antelope. Violet's eyes widened in shock and a happy squeal escaped her lips.
"Amazing Vi!" Harry shouted staring at his sister's patronus. Violet smiled as her Patronus slowly disappeared. Suddenly, something in the room began shaking. The lights began flickering as everyone moved closer together. Harry and Violet stood in the front of the group as they watched the large mirror smash and fall to the ground. It revealed the bare wall behind it. There was a small hole in the wall and Harry and Violet slowly moved towards it. On the outside they could see Umbridge, Filch, and the Inquisitorial Squad.
"I'll make short work of this," Umbridge said. She raised her wand slowly. "Bombarda maxima." Harry grabbed Violet and they ran further back into the room as the wall exploded. The dust settled and Violet looked up to see Draco griping Cho's arm. She frowned heavily as the blond haired boy did not even acknowledge her presence. Umbridge smiled at them.
"Well what do we have here?" She asked. Everyone looked around, knowing nothing good was going to come from this.
Violet sighed as she exited the Great Hall with the rest of Dumbledore's Army. Her hand was aching in pain as Umbridge had them all do lines with her special quill. Hermione and Ginny walked beside Violet, both silently skulking at the pain.
"It'll go away soon enough," Violet said. Hermione and Ginny nodded. "But if it helps that book you got me for my birthday has something that dulls the pain a little." Hermione smiled a little before she and Ginny headed back to Gryffindor Tower. Violet continued walking through the corridors, not quite ready to head back to her dormitory. The only thing on her mind was the look on Draco's face when he and the rest of the Inquisitorial Squad busted Dumbledore's Army. It was a look of pure disdain and Violet knew that she had caused it. She had rejected him and now he was out to prove that he was just as awful as she said he was.
Violet stopped when she realized what corridor she had wandered into. It was where Draco had first kissed her. She leaned against the wall, the cold marble pressing against her hand, which was burning in pain. Violet sighed and closed her eyes trying to remember how exactly it felt when he had kissed her.
"I thought you would have learned not to wander around alone," Violet's eyes snapped open at the sound of a familiar voice. Draco was standing across from her, leaning against the opposite wall. "I suppose I should bring you to Umbridge since you're breaking curfew."
"So she could give me more lines?" Violet asked, staring down at her hand.
"Does it hurt?" Draco asked. Violet looked up into his silver eyes.
"Yes," She answered simply. Draco nodded.
"I guess I better go now," Draco said. "Try not to get caught by any other Inquisitorial Squad members. They won't let you get away with breaking curfew." Draco turned to leave
"Draco, wait," Violet said, moving so that she was no longer leaning against the wall. "I was wrong." Draco turned back around to fully face Violet. "I was wrong for what I said and did to you. I was scared about what feeling something for you meant. But what I realized is that there is no divide between good and bad when it comes to people. Everyone has a little bit of both. What's important is what we choose to act on."
"So what are you trying to say?" Draco asked. Violet stepped towards Draco and smiled very slightly at him.
"I think you're a good person," Violet said. Draco stared at Violet for the longest time.
"Yeah?" Draco asked, stepping towards her so they were inches apart.
"Yeah," Violet said quietly. They both smiled before leaning in to kiss. Violet's hand wrapped tightly around Draco's neck and Draco's hands moved in small circles on Violet's hips. When they finally pulled apart, Draco leaned his forehead onto Violet's.
"You know we have to keep this between ourselves, right?" Draco asked.
"I'm fine with that," Violet said. Draco nodded before kissing Violet again.
Ta da! I told you this chapter was worth it. Now go forth and review! XD