Important Notice: The sequel 'Trinity Riddle and the Black Lake Dorms' is in progress :P keep an eye out for the first chapter soon! :D x

Chapter 28

Friday came around quite quickly, and Trinity was rather excited to be going to The Burrows with the Weasley's on Sunday. As it was the last school day for the ninth year, the teachers were allowing students to sit next to whoever they wanted.
Double Quidditch practice hadn't gone very well for the Gryffindor's. George hadn't managed to find anyone to fill in Trinity's Seeker position, and it looked as though the raven haired Gryffindor was going to have to go against her Uncle's wishes in the match against Slytherin the following day.
Trinity and Ron were late for Potions, and surprised to see that the only available seats left were beside Parkinson, Montague or Lavender Brown. Ron was quick to take the seat beside his mate, and Trinity was left standing in the aisle of the classroom by herself.
Only a few seconds had gone by, when Draco entered the room. Pansy immediately raised her arm to call him over, "Drakey!" Malfoy and Trinity exchanged a glance before the platinum blonde smirked, and took the seat beside Montague. Trinity's eyes widened, and so did the pug faced brunettes as Draco left them to sit with each other.
Trinity saw Professor Slughorn waiting for her to sit down expectantly, so she slowly slipped into the seat beside Pansy, not daring to look at the Slytherin's deathly glare. Luckily, Draco was only one seat in front of them both.

The theory based lesson passed by rather quickly, and as the students piled out of the classroom, Ron caught up with the raven haired Gryffindor, and together they made their way towards their next class; Divination.
They sat down in their designated seats, and were surprised to find that Blaize wasn't in class. Trinity glanced to her right and felt as though she could relax - he wouldn't be there to pester her, or annoy Draco for the lesson.
Professor Trelawny had decided to do a theory based lesson, and had a projector with information about the history of tea leaf reading for the students to listen too and jot down notes. Half the class had decided to get some sleep, and others began to play with their quills.
Trinity felt a tingling sensation, but strangely - not in her eyes. She looked up at Ron and frowned at the expression on his face. "What?" She whispered.
"Your hair." He replied.
Trinity felt her long locks, frowning because they were still there, "what about it?"
"It's pink." He replied, his mouth dropping open.
Trinity pulled her hair over her left shoulder and gasped, shooting to her feet as she did so. Someone had cast a spell with their wand - turning her raven mane rose pink in colour. Professor Trelawny turned around, trying to understand why her class of students were sniggering and laughing. As the woman's eyes landed on the bright pink head of hair, she gasped and stepped towards her student.
Trinity ignored the class and slumped in her seat; her face burning as red as Ron's hair - clashing with the rose pink of her own. She slumped in her chair and stared at the table in front of her, praying to Merlin that the lesson would be over imminently!

Trinity rushed to the girls' bathroom as soon as the class was dismissed, she ran towards the mirrors and heard the door slam shut behind her. The Gryffindor gasped at her reflection in the mirror, and grabbed a handful of her hair in shock and terror. She looked like Punk Barbie.
Trinity sighed, 'at least it's a nice colour pink.' She thought, turning around to leave the bathroom. Ron was waiting for her outside, and as they slowly made their way towards the Great Hall for lunch, the Weasley couldn't help but laugh.
"It's not funny." Trinity groaned, "I need to find Professor Flitwick and ask him to help me reverse this spell!"
"Or you could challenge Parkinson to a duel." Ron shrugged. He looked at the expression on the pink haired girls face, "don't tell me you don't think it's her?" He asked, astounded. "Come on, Trin! It's obvious!"
Trinity shook her head, "I'm not going to blame her unless I know it's true."
"Nice hair, Riddle." The sneer of the Slytherin pug broke through the silence. The brunette stopped in front of the Gryffindor and looked at her menacingly. "I think green would've been a better colour though. Oh well, maybe next time!" The pug faced brunette laughed before skipping into the Great Hall and practically sitting down on Draco's lap at the Slytherin table; throwing her arms around his shoulders as she did so, the platinum blonde himself stood up sharply - causing Pansy to slip off his lap and crash land on the stone floor.
Trinity and Ron walked towards the Gryffindor table, and both Ginny and George burst into a fit of laughter when they saw their friend's hair colour. "Let me guess?" George began. "You just had Charms and Ronald was your partner?"
Trinity shook her head and opened her mouth to speak, but Ron beat her too it, "actually, Parkinson did it during Divination." He informed them, letting out a chuckle. "I'm sure it'll wear off soon, Trin." Ginny stated, putting a hand over her giggling mouth. "All colour jinxes do."
Trinity looked up with hope-filled eyes, "are you sure?"
Ginny nodded reassuringly, "and it it doesn't, well make Parkinson's hair red." She stated, "Gryffindor red."
"I like that idea." Trinity murmured, "but knowing my luck it'd either backfire, or she'd work the look."
Ginny chuckled, "but still. A Slytherin wearing Gryffindor colours is something yet to be seen."
Trinity smiled at her friend, "I'll think about it."

Lunch ended quickly, and as Ron and Trinity made their way towards their final lesson of the year, they could feel the excitement, nerves and adrenaline building up ready for the Quidditch game against Slytherin the next day. The students in the corridor's were looking and laughing at the pink haired girl, and Trinity cast her gaze to the stone tiles; counting each step she took as a distraction.
They quickly entered the classroom and stood to the right of the door, practically hiding Trinity and her pink mane from Professor Sinistra - the teacher who always made students tuck in their shirt, pull down the hem of their skirts and sort their tie's out. She'd probably make Trinity shave her head if she saw her. But thankfully the lesson flew by without a worry, and Trinity's hair was gradually turning back to her usual raven colour...but in streaks.
"I look like an emo." Trinity sighed, "Hopefully it'll wear off by the Quidditch game tomorrow."

Saturday came around as fast as lightning, and Trinity was incredibly happy to wake up with her normal raven hair again. She quickly dressed in her Quidditch attire and tied her hair up in a messy bun before pulling on her boots and running downstairs into the Common room.
Her Uncle had told her not to play, but Trinity was going to go against his wishes although she knew he would punish her for disobeying him. She didn't want to let the entire Gryffindor House down, so getting hold of her fear and shoving it roughly to the back of her mind, Trinity made her way towards the Great Hall with Ginny and Ron for breakfast, where they met George and some of the other members of the team already eating.
"We're going to kick some Slytherin butt today!" Nathanael cheered.
"I wouldn't be to sure of that if I were you." Came a voice from behind the lions. As Nathanael stepped aside, the Slytherin Quidditch team were seen standing all regal and proud behind them. "We don't play nicely." A boy with black hair and goofy teeth stated (he was the Keeper of the team).
Crabbe and Goyle smacked their beater sticks into their hands for an added warning that they were going to play rough. Blaize, Carl and Jasper all raised their eyebrows once Ginny, Whitney and Nathanael began to chuckle. "I'd say we were pretty evenly matched, if I'm honest." George stated, being the voice of reason.
Malfoy cracked up laughing, "A Weasley? Three of them to be precise, I don't think so. Riddle and White are probably the best out of your team, and they don't even come remotely close to us." He sent a wink in the Gryffindor Seeker's direction causing the raven haired girl to blush and turned away. "Prepare for a humiliating defeat." Crabbe growled.
"Yeah! Humiliating!" Goyle agreed.
Dean began to laugh, and pointed his wooden club towards the Slytherin Beaters. "You have Crabbe and Goyle." He stated, "that's all I have to say."

The Gryffindor Quidditch Team mounted their brooms before flying out into the open air, and around the pitch. Trinity purposely kept away from the teachers' stand; although her Uncle could see her already. She flew above the rest of the Gryffindor players, facing Draco. She wouldn't look at him, knowing that he would try and catch her attention and make her lose focus - which is what both Ginny and George had told her.
The Bludgers and the Snitch were released and as soon as the Quaffle was thrown into the air, the game began and Trinity darted off before Malfoy had time to even think about saying the word 'Quidditch'. She followed the Snitch three times around the pitch before Malfoy caught up with her.
"I would elbow you." He stated, "but...I'm sure that'll be frowned upon, especially with this mate thing we have."
Trinity smiled secretively, a plan forming in her head. "Bludger!" She screamed, darting downwards - Draco still beside her. The wooden ball made gremlin noises before crashing into a wooden beam, causing the spectating Hufflepuff's to scream and shout in shock.
Trinity and Draco darted after the Snitch, weaving in and out of spectating stands. They were narrowly missed being struck with another Bludger as they ascended into the air; high above the pitch. The wind grew stronger, and they were both flying against the force of the wind.
Trinity struggled, and eventually descended lower - but kept her eyes on the Snitch all the same. As she neared the pitch, Draco came to join her - as he too had given up fighting the wind. They lost sight of the Snitch, and whilst they were keeping an eye open for the flying golden ball, neither of them noticed the Bludger flying towards them.
Trinity felt a searing hot pain shoot from her arm, and she found herself falling through the air. Closer and closer the ground came until suddenly, someone grabbed her hand and she stopped midair.
"Get on!" Draco pulled her onto the back of his broom before taking off after the Snitch. Trinity held onto him tightly with her left arm, her right one resting on her lap. The pain was ignored as her heartbeat increased and butterflies formed in her stomach - she realised that the final scent in her amortentia was Draco's shampoo!
Trinity blushed upon realising that she had been attracted too him before the Christmas holidays at the beginning of the school year!
Draco took off after the Snitch with Trinity on the back of his broom, whether this was in the rules or not he didn't care, but he had just saved her life. If it had been any other Gryffindor he would've let them fall and then sat and watched them get hurt and then laughed...but this was his mate, and if she died, he wouldn't get any heirs.
Malfoy had no idea what the score for the game was, but he knew Slytherin was going to win. He knew it even before the game began. No, he didn't tamper with their brooms or any of the other equipment, but he simply knew it.
The Golden Snitch was in his sights and as he took off after it he felt Trinity wrap her left arm around his waist to hold on. He fought against the blush that threatened to spread across his face at her light, gentle touch. Because Malfoy's do not blush.
As Draco neared the Snitch and reached his hand out for it, Trinity tried to grab it from over his shoulder. As he began shuffling his broom from left to right, making sure Trinity had to hold on to him, he snagged the Golden Snitch in the palm of his hand and held it up. The crowd roared, Slytherin had beaten Gryffindor three hundred points to two hundred and forty! Draco lowered to the ground, and Trinity jumped off seconds before he dismounted. She would've congratulated him and thanked him for saving her life, but the rest of the Slytherin team were rapidly making their way towards him, so when Draco turned to look at the green and silver robed players, Trinity left quickly and winced - only just remembering her injury.
Her arm was slightly swollen, and she knew there was the chance it was broken and that she would have to wear a sling for the rest of the holidays.
Trinity made her way over to the Gryffindor team and picked up her smashed broomstick as she neared them. "I'm sorry I let you all down." She stated, sighing.
George smiled back, "don't worry." He replied, "all we wanted was to be in the final really. Sure beating Slytherin would've been an added bonus but - at least we got to play."
"Let's hit the showers." Ginny stated, grabbing Trinity's arm. The raven haired Seeker winced upon the impact and Ginny immediately let go. "Okay, you guys can hit the showers - we'll go see Madam Pomfrey." She stated. "Again!"

After going to see the nurse, Ginny and Trinity slowly made their way towards the girls' bathroom. Trinity slipped off her sling before jumping into the shower cubicle beside Ginny's and washing all the dirt and sweat from her body.
Once both girls were done, their dressed in their jeans and jumpers before shoving their laundry into a bag and heading towards the Great Hall for dinner.
"I'm really excited for the holidays." Trinity stated, slipping her sling back onto her arm.
Ginny smiled, "me too." She replied, "I'm so glad mum let you stay over." They stepped into the Great Hall and made their way towards George and Ron, who were quietly eating their dinner. Trinity and Ginny took a seat on the bench opposite them before digging into the food. "I can't believe that match lasted all day." Ginny stated, pouring gravy over her roast chicken.
"Really?" Ron asked, "it felt like it was only one hour!"
"You know what they say Ronald." George chuckled, "time flies when you're enjoying yourself."
"Which is why Trinity's lessons go by really quickly." Ginny snickered, earning herself a playful glare from her raven haired friend.
Trinity felt the mark on her arm began to ache, and she knew why her Uncle wanted to see her. "I'm really tired." Trinity stated, rising to her feet. "If you guys don't mind, I'm going to get an early night, okay? I'll see you tomorrow morning."
The Weasley's nodded, and Ginny quickly swallowed her mouthful of roast potato, "I'll be coming into your dorm at eight o'clock to pack, alright?"
"Eight?!" But she knew Ginny was going to do all the packing, therefore she happily obliged. "Alright." Trinity smiled at her friends before quickly leaving the Great Hall and disappearing around the back of the lion statue. She drew her wand and pulled up the sleeve of her shirt before touching the tip of her wand against the mark on her arm. The stone corridor's began to spin before she was transported into her Uncle's office, the demon-eyed Lord was sitting at his desk waiting patiently for his niece to arrive, his fingers interlinked together and Nagini slithered across his desk towards her perch.
"Take a seat, Trinity." He stated in a dreamy, patient voice. Trinity took the seat in the centre of the room, being careful not to knock her elbow on the arm of the chair. "You understand why I called you here?"
Trinity hung her head, "because I disobeyed your wishes and played on the Quidditch team."
Voldermort nodded his head, "as you have done this, I forbid you to join them next year."
Trinity nodded her head, her eyes starting to prick with tears. "Yes Uncle."
"That is, on the condition that Mr. Malfoy is selected to be Quidditch Captain of the Slytherin team." Trinity raised her head and frowned in confusion, "so, if Draco is made Quidditch Captain next year...I can be on the team?"
Voldermort nodded, "he did save your life today." Trinity nodded and remained silent, hoping that was all her Uncle wanted to speak to her about. "You may go, Trinity." He stated, petting Nagini on her head.
Trinity left his office without any questions, and quickly made her way back to the common room. As soon as she got back, she headed straight to bed in preparation for Ginny to make an entrance at eight o'clock. Which is exactly what the Weasley did, yet Ginny was surprised to find Trinity already awake, washed and dressed and ready for the day ahead.
"Let's get packing!" Ginny exclaimed, ignoring the snores of the other girls' in Trinity's dorm room. Ginny drew her wand, "Muffilato." She said, casting a charm on Trinity and herself so that no matter how loud they screamed and shouted, the sleeping girls would not be disturbed or awakened.

As everyone piled out of the Hogwarts Express, back on platform's nine and three quarters, Trinity was introduced to Mr and Mrs Weasley and they both gave her great big smiles.
"Thank you for allowing me to stay with you." Trinity stated, smiling kindly and shyly at the Weasley parents.
"That's quite alright, my dear. Anyone who is a friend of our children's is always welcome at the Burrows." Mrs Weasley replied. As they began walking towards the wall that led to King's Cross, Trinity was rudely barged into. Someone shoved their hand inside her pocket before running off, and Trinity turned around to see a head of platinum blonde hair disappear into the crowd of people.
She followed the Weasley's, and placed a hand into her pocket. She felt a piece of parchment beneath her fingertips and pulled it out. It was an envelope, yet, judging from the shape, something was inside and as Trinity pulled it out, she found her corkscrew wand inside. Frowning, she pulled the parchment out of the envelope, and there, written in dark green cursive script, where the words:

'you owe me one kiss'.

Trinity glared at the paper, a slight blush forming on her cheeks as she turned around, looked for the Malfoy heir. As she couldn't pinpoint him, she followed the Weasley's through the wall, excited about the Summer holidays she would be spending with them.

I'm publishing the last chapter today because it is my birthday tomorrow! :D and as it is my birthday, I believe you should all give me a review as a gift :) Aha, you don't have too, but I would love to know what you thought of the story!

Keep an eye out for the sequel: 'Trinity Riddle and the Black Lake Dorms' which I shall publish either at the end of December or the beginning of January (dependent on how many reviews I get for this final chapter)

So, I hope you all enjoyed my first Harry Potter fanfiction! xoxo