"How are things going between you two?" Professor Snape asked as Draco and I walked by him after we had changed into muggle clothes after our last class.
"We're fine Professor," Draco said hooking an arm under my right and holding onto my shoulder.
"Yeah we're perfect," I agreed. "See you later Professor!" I gave him a smile and a two finger salute sort of thing.
"Yes," Snape said. Draco and I walked off.
"Perfect huh?" Draco asked. I beamed at him.
"Yes perfect."
"You bitch!" Draco and I turned around.
"Parkinson?" Draco asked. "What the bloody hell are you on about?"
"Draky she cursed me!" Pansy hissed. "She used the Imperious Curse on me!" Draco turned to me slowly.
"You what?" he asked. I shook my head.
Shit! I cursed silently. The spell wore off! Why didn't I redo the damn curse!? Draco stared at me.
"For what?" he asked. "What did you want her to do?"
"Stay away from you," Pansy said while glaring at me. "She wanted me to stay away from you. I wasn't even allowed to talk to you." Draco's eyes hardened.
Oh no... I thought. Oh no no no! Damn it no! Draco grabbed my arm tightly.
"Come with us Pansy," he ordered. He dragged me into an empty classroom and Pansy followed.
"What the hell," Draco snarled throwing me to the ground. "What the hell were you thinking!?"
"I wanted her to leave you alone!" I shouted getting back to my feet. "You were in the hospital! I just wanted her to leave you alone!" Draco grabbed me by the throat.
"It is not for you to decide who I associate with!"
"But...you...can...do...it...to...me...?" I gasped. Draco smirked coldly.
"Of course I can," he sneered. "Because I'm better than you." He flung me against the wall.
"God I missed doing this!" Pansy laughed.
"Draco teach her a lesson!" she shrieked happily. "Make her sorry!" Draco grabbed me by the collar of my shirt.
"Oh I will Pansy don't worry about that." Pansy laughed shrilly as Draco beat the shit out of me.
"Stop!" I screamed as he broke my arm. "Stop it you son of bitch! You promised! You fucking promised!" Draco kicked me in the face.
"Shut up you stupid bitch." He knelt down watched the blood flowing from my nose.
"Draco make her hurt!" Pansy cried gleefuly. "Use the curse! Use it!" Draco got to his feet slowly and ran his hand through his hair.
"Is the door locked?" Pansy nodded.
"Check it."
"I'm sure it is."
"Check damn it!" Pansy hurried over to the door and checked the lock.
"Yes it's locked." Draco drew his wand.
"Good. Crucio!" I shut my eyes and then the curse hit me. I screamed and curled into a ball as my whole body erupted with pain. Pansy was laughing shrilly and clapping her hands as if this was the best thing in the world.
"Can you kill her now?" Pansy asked.
"No you moron," he snapped. "If I kill her then everyone will know it was me. Don't worry. She's already tried to kill herself once. She'll try it again." He undid the curse and I passed out.
"Draky I love it when you do that," Pansy said slipping up beside him. Draco put an arm around her shoulder.
"Yeah it's fun isn't it?" The two of them left.
Awhile later I opened my eyes and struggled to my feet.
"He...promised..." I whispered to myself. I staggered out of the room and down to Professor Snape's office.
"Come in," he called when I knocked.
"P...Professor...?" I stammered as I limped inside. Snape got up from his desk.
"Merlin! Schyler what happened to you!?" I shook my head and began to fall. Snape caught me and helped me over to the couch that he now kept in his office because of all the times I had come in.
"Schyler did Malfoy do this?" I closed my eyes and hung my head.
"Fine just sit still while I fix your wounds." Once he had healed me he knelt beside the couch.
"Schyler tell me the truth. Did Malfoy do this?" Icy tears welled in my eyes and began falling down my cheeks.
"Y...yes..."
"Why didn't you tell me before?"
"Couldn't..."
"Why not?" I shook my head. Snape grabbed my shoulders even though I flinched.
"Schyler tell me why." I shook my head violently. He stood up.
"I shall go get the Headmaster and let him know of what has been going on."
"No!" I cried grabbing the sleeve of his billowing robes. "No you can't!" Snape turned back to me.
"Why not?"
"Because I...it's not his fault!" Snape looked down at me.
"Then whose is it?"
"Mine...I make him so mad sometimes. I don't listen and I say things I shouldn't...it's my fault Professor. But I love him so please don't tell Professor Dumbledore...please?" Snape stared at me for a long time.
"Please?" I asked again. Snape sighed.
"If it happens again," he said slowly. "If there is one more beating as severe as this last one then I will have no choice but to inform him of what has been going on." I nodded.
"Yes Professor."
"You may leave now." I got up and left his office. I headed straight to the Astronamy Tower.
Once there I looked out at the grounds. Students milled about laughing and having fun.
"I was happy before..." I muttered to myself. I climbed over the edge of the tower and perched on the thin ledge. I sat down on the edge and clung to it.
"Midge?" Becky's voice asked. I turned my head.
"Becky."
"What are you doing?" Mitch asked.
"Thinking. How did you know I was here?"
"Harry and the others saw you," Becky replied. "They told us." I turned back to look at the grounds again. I saw Draco and Pansy by the lake.
"He knew," I said to the other two. "About me trying to kill myself. He knew."
"What'd he have to say?" Becky asked.
"I doubt he said anything good," Mitch muttered.
"He said I would do it again."
"He..." the both began.
"He was right." I pushed myself away from the ledge.
"No!" Becky screamed. Mitch lunged forward and grabbed my wrists.
"Becky help me! I can't pull her up on my own!" Becky ran over and helped Mitch pull me up.
"God damn it Schyler!" Becky shouted. "What the hell is wrong with you!?"
"I can't get away...just let me go Becky...please..." Becky slapped me.
"No! You're not going anywhere!"
"Just...let...me..." I felt my eyes roll back into my head and I slumped aginst Becky.
