A/N: Padma admires Colin's bravery and selflessness. Rare pairing - short Colin/Padma drabble.
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The '365 Days of Drabbles' Challenge: Curse
New Years Millionaire Fanfiction Resolutions & Goals Competition!: Colin Creevey/Padma Patil
Padma blasted the Death Eater backwards, his body meeting stone with a sickening crunch, before she knelt at the downed boy's side.
"That wasn't smart to take the curse for me. What if it killed you?" she asked as she waved her wand over the gaping wound across his chest.
He grimaced before he saying, "Sometimes guys do crazy things for the girl they love."
She blushed, her skin darkening at his compliment. Though she wanted to seemed stern, she had always admired Colin's bravery and determination to protect all those who were dear to him no matter the opponent.