Draco P.O.V

I waited at the bottom of the spiral staircase that lead to the Ravenclaw tower. It was almost 8:30pm, the last thing I wanted to do was be late. Snape would have both our heads if we were even a second late; I am surprised he wanted to even see us so late in the night. We should be working on mending the vanishing cabinet and researching ways to do so. I have my suspicions on why he wanted to see us, but I hope I was wrong.

A few minutes passed as I stayed lost in thought, till I heard footsteps coming down the stairs. Natiley appeared in front of me with a bright smile as I took in her scent, I gave her a small smile back.

'Ready? 'She said, as I nodded, and we started walking together with only our footsteps echoing. We finally reached the classroom without a word, I grabbed the old door and pulled it open as she walked in first.

'Lock the door and set up Quietus around it, Draco. I do not want anyone to hear us.'

I did as he asked, while he motioned for Natiley to take a sit at a table directly in front of him. He waited, once I was done, I sat next to her waiting to see what was going on.

Professor Snape stood in front of us for a long moment, he stared between us as we both looked at him rather nervous.

'Tell me, how is the Vanishing Cabinet coming along? Have you even made progress or have you both been too busy...with each other and picking fights? ' He said very coldly.

Natiley looked at me, almost shocked he knew about the cabinet. I gave her a look, shaking my head.

'We been trying, but mending it has proven rather difficult with the severity of the damage, sir.' I spoke as I readjusted my tie.

Snape raised an eyebrow, putting his hands behind his back and walking off to his desk.

'Ms. Fleet, I am sure you are fully aware of what is going on. Meaning, you know who we are working with. He is not happy how long it is taking to fix the cabinet, but it was expected. '

We both kept our mouths shut as he continued to talk to the dull stuffy air.

'Anyways, I want you both to know that time is of the essence meaning you need to hurry it up. Draco, your mother has sent you something that may help with our main issue though. I want you both to figure out how to use it and get it too him. Do you not touch it though, it is very dark magic. '

Snape said, as he picked up a what looked like a square box wrapped in parchment paper off his desk. He then brought it to us and laid the object between us carefully on the desk.

We both stared at it and then looked up to him. Snape nodded to us both then took a few steps towards Natiley.

'I know you are friends with Potter, Granger and Weasley. You need to tread lightly around them. You are now with us and if you do anything to compromise what we are working for; I could not even imagine the severity of your faults. '

Natiley nodded at him, 'Yes sir. ' His eyes darted between us. 'We are not quiet done yet, I have been asked to teach you defensive spells as well as make sure you are both 'broken in' with the three Unforgiveable Curses.' His voice trailed off, as he spun around with his cloak whipping against our feet.

'What do you mean broken in? Teaching us those curses is-' Natiley was cut off by Snape. He did not even turn back around to face us.

'We are done, I will send another letter when it is safe to meet again to start our lessons. Leave.'

I grabbed the cursed object and Natileys arm, dragging her out of the classroom as quick as I could. Leading us to a dark area of a corridor, till we reached the library and we both snuck in quietly without a word. We manage to find Natileys secret spot as we both sat down on the ground, leaning against a bookcase as I set the cursed object between us.

'I am not ready for what Snape has in store for us. I do not like his choice of words and what may come.' She whispered to me as she reached for my hand on the ground, she gripped it tightly. I looked down at it in the dim candlelight, after a moment I squeezed her hand.

'At least, we will be together. '

Natiley P.O.V

The October air was turning crisp and cool in the mornings, with the occasional fog rolling over the castle grounds as the sun would rise later every day. The leaves began to die off the surrounding trees and liter the courtyard, as you could hear them crunch under someone's approaching feet.

It was barely 7am, as the sun was trying to defeat the clouds that wanted to hide it. The sky was still dark, with a tinge of lighter purples and oranges taking over the horizon.

You sat in the entrance down to Hagrid's hut, hoping no one would see you or bug you this early. Expect till Hagrid awoke, he would offer you lavender berry tea, which he would buy from Cedrics mom, in the mornings and let you walk with Fang along the lake till breakfast started up in the Great Hall. Sometimes Hermione would join you if she were not helping Ron and Harry with something important.

'Well, well, what are you doing up so early?' The voice sent a sharp pain to your heart, making your stomach drop.

Closing your Nonverbal Spells for Beginners book with a rather loud slam, it had echoed through the corridor. You looked up and there he was, your wonderful ex Javex Sark.

'What in the hell, do you want?' You stood up to meet his eyes, as you put your book away in your bag. He adjusted his Ravenclaw scarf, eyeing you carefully letting out a soft laugh at your words.

'Just passing through Princess, calm down. It has been how long since I broke up with you and you are still not over it? Aren't you are forced to marry Malfoy?' He spat, as he edged closer to you.

You huffed slightly at his words as a light cool breeze passed through the glassless windows.

'You literally disgust me. Tell me, how is your fuck buddy healing?' You smirked at him, noticing you struck a nerve as his brow quivered.

'Don't even start, that was total bullshit what you did to Pansy. I do not give a damn if you hate her, you literally almost beat the life out of her. I guess Malfoy has really screwed up your morals, huh?'

Javex said with a disgusted look on his face, you said nothing shaking your head and rolling your eyes. You did not want to fight with him, he was not worth your time and energy.

That is when you heard Fang bark from the distance, as if he were calling out to you.

'I don't have time for your shit Javex, why don't you fuck off. I warned that bitch to leave me alone and look what happened.' You went to turn around, but he wrapped his left arm around your arms, pulling you into a hug backwards.

You fought to get away from him trying to pull your arms up, but they were pinned, he pulled your back into his chest. His height and long arms had overpowered you as he managed to hold on to you tightly with his left arm and using his right to reach down towards your thigh and squeezing it roughly. You let out a small cry as how hard he squeezed it.

'Malfoy will never get to claim what I did; I took your virginity, and he can't ever have that. Tell me you don't miss it when I use to call you my little slut in bed.'

His tone and words made you sick to your stomach as tears began to well up in your eyes as you tried to get away from him with no success. He then reached closer between your thighs almost reaching too close. Fear was taking over you as you continued to fight to get away from his grip, but his arm was squeezing you so tightly it hurt. You could feel that there would be bruises around your arms, forming later.

'Please stop, this isn't funny Javex.' Your cried out as tears started to fall onto his arm, as he was literally inches away.

He leaned into your ear trying to bite at it, he whispered. 'What? Malfoy's bitch does not like having fun. Or does he force-'

'Stupefy!'

You instantly dropped to your hands and knees onto the cold ground, you saw Javex went flying into the glassless window to the right and disappearing over it. You looked over to the opening to see Fang running up the steps and over to you.

'Natiley are you okay?!'

You looked behind you to see Draco was running towards your right side, as he pushed Fang out of the way, he grabbed your shoulders bringing you up to him. You could not say anything but started sobbing into his chest. He pulled you close as you gripped his waist; he rested his chin on your head for a moment as Fang whined at you two.

'He tried too...touch me.' You said in between your sobs. 'He was saying horrible things, I couldn't get away from him. I don't want to think of what would have happened if...if...'

'Trust me, he is not going to touch you ever again. I will make sure of it. ' You held on to him tightly, as Fang nudged up at your hands. You let go of Draco, sniffling and whipping your tears as he placed his hand on you wet cold cheek wiping away your last tear.

'Don't speak what has happened today, okay? Blaise and I will take care of Sark, he will not ever lay a finger on you again. He will pay for he has done to you. ' Draco said coldly.

'Draco, are you going to hurt him? ' Your cries subsided, as you looked down to Fang rubbing his soft velvety ears.

'That's not your concern, take Fang on your morning walk to calm down and I'll see you in Potions in a bit.' He kissed the top of your head and walked out of the corridor, down the steps. You quickly walked over to look out the window but him and Javex were both gone.

Draco P.O.V

I watched as Blaise kicked Javex in the gut as hard as he could, watching Javex slid across the dirt in the forest. He started to cough out blood and then tried to get on his knees, but failed as he grunted in agony.

'You think its okay to force yourself on girls, do you? ' Blaise went over and grabbed Javex by his hair, forcing him to his knees. He let out a loud grunt, he had blood running out of his broken nose and was covered in dirt.

'Blaise, wait. ' I saw him gettting ready to punch him again, he stopped at my words. I jumped down from the tree, I had sat in to watch the show.

'Give me your tie. ' Blaise yanked it off, handing it over as I wrapped it around my right knuckles.

I bent down to meet Javex's angry gaze, he jolted towards me, but Blaise held his hair tighter.

'I just want you to know, it is not nice to try and touch things that don't belong to you. Especially, Natiley Fleet. She is mine, not yours buddy. You fucked that up when you wanted to fuck Pug face. ' I clenched my fist around the Slytherin tie and punched right across his cheek.

Blood splattered on Blaise's pants; I could almost feel something break against my knuckles. Blaise shook Javex's head by his hair and forced him too look at me again, this time his eyebrow was bleeding into eye.

'Don't ever, look at her again or even think about her. You are a worthless pathetic excuse for man. ' I stood up this time and punched him two more times, looking up to Blaise.

'Let him go. ' Blaise let go of his hair and walked over to the side of me. Javex laid on the ground, gasping for air covered in dirt and blood. His Ravenclaw robes were ripped in random spots. I looked down at his scarf that laid at my feet, I grabbed it and looked to Blaise.

I walked to Javex, he saw me and flinched. I pressed my feet on his chest, 'Will you ever touch Natiley again?

He coughed out blood and shook his head 'no' as I pressed my foot even harder on his chest. His hands grabbed my leg but were too weak to do anything.

'No! I won't...touch her! Just...kill me! ' Blaise and I laughed at his words.

'That is too fucking easy. Grab him. ' Blaise grabbed his collar, dragging him to a tree. Blaise dropped him, as I walked over and kicked him as hard as you could in his face. A tooth went flying and he was knocked out, while I bent down and bound his hands with his Ravenclaw scarf. I started to walk off, as Blaise went over to get one last kick in.

'Happy Halloween. ' Blaise said and followed me out of the Forbidden Forest.

Natiley P.O.V

You waited for Draco, but he and Blaise did not show up to potions class that morning. This sent some worry into you, wondering what could have happened with Javex. You tried to ignore it, as Cho and Hermione kept your mind at bay on what they were going to wear and who they were going with tonight. You three sat at the Gryffindor table at lunch, while watching some of the teachers hang up decorations with magic for tonight.

'Ron is going with that horrible Lavender Brown tonight. ' Hermione mumbled under breath.

You smiled at her; you could see the jealousy all over her face. 'So who are you going with then, Harry? ' Hermione nodded, picking at some chocolate from a bowl on the table.

'There is nothing wrong with that, just ignore Ron. I'm sure she had to slip him love potion. ' You said as you chuckled with Cho.

Hermione rolled her eyes, looking up as an owl squealed loudly dropping a black box with green laced bow over your heads. You caught it just in time, saving your pumpkin juices from being knocked over.

'A gift on Halloween? Who is it from? Draco? ' Cho said, eyeing the expensive looking box. You held it intrigued, as it had a little weight to it. Attached was a small note, it was a silver wax seal with the Malfoy crest. You broke the seal, pulling out a small delicate note.

Dear Natiley,

My dear Draco mentioned you did not have something to wear tonight. Let me help you out, as you will be family soon. I hope you like what I have picked for you, enjoy my dear.

With love,

~Narcissa Malfoy~

'It is from Draco's mother, she got me a gown for tonight. ' Cho and Hermione looked shock but curious.

'Well open it! ' They both yelled at you.

You shook your head, 'No, I want it to be a surprise for tonight! ' You held the box close, giggling as they both throw candy at you in protest.

'Aww come on! ' Cho and Hermione grabbed at the box, but you got up as you pulled candy corn out of your hair.

'You'll see tonight! Promise see you soon! ' You ran down the path to the doors, turning and coming to a walk clutching the box.

The rest of your classes went smoothly, ending with Divination. Once it was over, you rushed to Ravenclaw tower until you came upon Draco and Blaise at the entrance to the stairs.

You went up to Draco, he looked like hell but smiled as you came close to him. Blaise crossed his arms; you noticed his knuckles were bruised and bloody. Both were covered in dirt and specks of blood.

'Draco? ' You spoke, almost scared looking at their appearance.

'Don't be scared, we took care of the problem. That pathetic excuse for a man, will never lay another finger on you again. Will he Blaise? '

Blaise shifted against the wall; his arms stayed crossed as a smirk slid across his face as he spoke.

'He will not harm you again, Natiley. Come on, lets freshen up for tonight Malfoy. '

Draco nodded and saw the black box in your arms. 'Ahh, my mother got you the gown. I'll see you at the doors to the Great Hall? Don't worry, everything will be okay. Let us have a better Halloween tonight. '

He touched your chin with his finger, titling your face up to him. You caught his knuckles were filthy with what appeared to be dried blood. You ignored it, like it wasn't there.

'Okay Draco, thank you both. See you around 8? ' They both nodded and walked off.

You climbed the steps, holding the box so tightly, you could hear the edges flatten at the dark thoughts of what happened to your ex.

'Oh my stars, Natiley that dress...its dark but beautiful. I cannot even imagine how much that cost. ' Cho said as you came out of the bathroom you shared with her in your dorm.

You had your hair pinned up in a low bun, letting your curls hang loose with an all-black diamond barrette clipped on top of the bun. The dress was long sleeved, but the sleeves were almost a shear lace that curved at the wrists. It was low cut on the shoulders and dipped lower below your shoulder blades revealing your stars that dotted your back. The lace at the top was cut in jagged edges but laid perfectly around you. The dress almost shear, with a tinge of ivory, green and black. It was Gothically beautiful, as it hugged you perfectly.

You told Cho to run along to meet Cedric, she was so excited as she mentioned it was like the Yule Ball all over again. You smiled at her, as youwent to pull your black velvet heels on.

You made your way down the tower, almost tripping a few times as you hated wearing heels. The Grey Lady greeted you, you made a small bow to her and she told you how beautiful you looked. You loved the Ravenclaw house ghost, she was always such a sweet person to anyone of her house.

Once you made it down the moving staircases, you came around to the stairs that led down to the Great Hall. That is when you saw all your friends as you took a few steps, everyone you knew stared up at you in sudden awe. Ron looked up and his mouth dropped as he stopped in his place, while Lavender tried to pull at his arm in a fit. Cho was talking to Cedric, till he got sight of you. His mouth opened, as his eyes grew wide staring you down. Hermione hit Harrys shoulder, but he ignores her as he watched you with his cheeks turning a soft pink.

There he was, Draco Malfoy in his all black suit walked up the first few steps reaching out a hand. His gaze was glued to you, he looked you up and down biting his lip and then he smiled.

You ignored everyone else, as you blushed once you took his hand and he gripped it softly. 'You...look incredibly beautiful, Natiley. '

You bowed your head and looked back up to him, blushing so hard with a big smile. 'Thank you. '

He pulled you down the last few steps, as you looped your arm into his. Both of you followed behind everyone else, entering the Great Hall.

The Great Hall was dim but lit up by lightning, floating jack o lanterns and floating black candles in the fake sky. Fog was up to everyone's ankle's, as bats flew around and with a full moon trying to poke out of the fake clouds.

A band at the end of the hallway was dressed as skeletons and zombies, playing music. There was a dance floor where everyone was, they had been dancing to a waltz of some sort, where even the ghosts had joined in to dance with each other. The ghosts seemed to glow brighter than before which made you wonder if it was because it is All Hallows eve, or it was just so dim in the hall.

Draco and you stopped at the last of the tables with food and drinks. He looked over to you with a smile.

'Will you dance with me? ' You nodded with a bright smile as he led you out, placing his arm on your waist as a classical melancholy tune started up. He led you slowly through the dance floor, with the other students and ghosts. It made you feel so safe and comforting, with the slow tune you slowed to just swaying side to side as everyone else. He swayed you slowly, as you laid your head on his chest.

'Did you kill him, Draco? ' You said in a soft whisper, catching a glance at his knuckles that looked a little bruised.

He sighed, resting his head on on yours. 'No I did not. I wanted too, but Blaise talked me out of it. It has been taken care; he will never harm you again. ' He kissed your forehead softly.

That is when you felt it inside of yourself, everything you could not explain had finally become clear. This man you once hated, was willing to now kill for you and protect you at all costs. You could not imagine your life without him anymore. He meant everything to you, and you had finally accepted it right at this moment. He would be your husband soon and you were unequivocally in love with him.

You smiled, looking up to him. 'Kiss me. ' He looked at you almost confused, looking around at everyone else he seemed nervous.

'Damn it Draco, Kiss me.' He smirked as you both stop dancing, he grabbed your face and pulled you into a kiss. The kiss seemed to last forever, as you both stayed locked in it for a good while. He finally broke it as you both stared at one another, you bite your lip and wrapped your arms around him. He held on to you and continued to sway you back and forth on the dance floor, till you were the last ones there.