Your P.O.V.
Turns out, Slughorn is the new Potions professor. Not Defense Against the Dark Arts. Snape finally took that position. This year is gonna be fun.
In the first class of Potions, Professor Slughorn greeted Blaise, Harry, and I warmly. I got and E in Potions last year. Ernie and I were the only Hufflepuffs there. We sat at a table with Ron, Hermione, and Harry. Four Ravenclaws sat at another table. Malfoy, Blaise, and two other Slytherins sat at another. Harry is really good at Potions. He made the potion perfectly. I could tell Hermione want used to being bested in school.
Ever since Professor Slughorn asked the question about me having Dark Magic, rumors have been circling around me. Hannah has told me everything she has heard.
"Someone said, that you actually killed Cedric!" she said.
"What?" I ask. "Someone thinks I killed Cedric..."
"They also said you put the portkey there, and not Crouch! Its absurd!"
"People really think that? I would never-"
"Liliah, your blood...its black..." Hannah said.
Shoot. No one knows besides Susan. I quickly grab a tissue.
"Its normal, it's just a really dark red." I blurt.
"Okay..." she starts to leave.
"Dont tell anyone, okay?" I say.
"Lilah, I wont, I swear." she said.
She might let it slip, knowing Hannah. Damn it. My bloodly noses have been getting worse...
I walk to Potions.
"Have you guys heard Slughorn is hosting a Christmas party?" Hermione asked.
"Ugh, another party for Slughorn's favorites. It's stupid." Ron said.
"It is just for the Slug Club, but we are allowed to invite another person. I was going to invite you, Ron, but you have expressed your feeling for it quite clearly." she said.
I looked at Harry. He just shrugged.
"Sue?" I ask.
She looks up from her notebook.
"Yes?" she replied.
"Wanna go to Slughorns party with me?" I ask.
"Sorry, Ernie already asked me. Could you help me pick out a dress later?" she asks.
"Of course."
I dont know who to invite now. It's in a week anyways. I'll find someone.
The entire school has heard about the party, and is constantly trying to impress the members. Someone just came up to me and asked if they could come. It's weird.
In Charms, Susan taps my shoulder.
"Lilah, this is for you..." she gave me a note. "Its from Zacharias."
I open the note.
Will you go out with me?
-Zach
I look behind me, and he winks. I notice Draco is watching me intently. I cant just use him to get back at Draco...but it is time to get over him. And maybe this will help.
I write yes, and give the note back to Susan.
Draco's P.O.V.
I see her give the note to Susan. Deep down I wish that she said no. I have to sit next to Zacharias, and he is as dull as an eraser. He gets the note, and unfolds it. A smile spreads on his face. I glance over to see what she said.
Yes.
I felt my stomach sink. But I shouldnt be sad, she doesnt mean anything to me anymore.
Your P.O.V.
Zacharias and I agreed to meet at Hogsmade next weekend, after the party.
I enter the party with Zacharias, and I'm going to be honest, he is quite boring. Not that nice either. Once we walk in, he leaves me. Where did he go? Ugh. Of course. He just wanted to get in the party.
I wandered over to Susan and Ernie. I'm their third wheel.
"Where did Zacharias go?" Ernie asked.
"He left me once we got in. I'm not surprised." I say.
I look over at Draco. He looks sick. Snape takes him out of the room. I wonder what's wrong with him. Minutes later he storms past the door, looking frustrated.
"I'll be back..." I tell Susan.
I wander out the door, and see Draco walk into the girls bathroom. Silly. I walk in there, and I hear sobbing. He is sitting on a bench. This reminds me of when Cho was crying.
"Draco?" I ask quietly.
He doesnt answer. I sit next to him. His head is in his hands.
"I'm here to listen if you need anything." I say.
I put my hand on his shoulder, and then he flinches.
"Draco...what's wrong?"
Without saying anything, he rolls up his sleeve. The Dark Mark. I feel like my heart dropped a million feet.
"They chose me." he whispered.
I froze. I didnt know what to do.
"I didnt want to." he continued. "Please dont tell anyone."
"I Pinky Promise." I say.
