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Chapter 69: Yule Ball

I just now realized there was a problem with my plan, one day before the Yule Ball. I had to come up with a story if I went as Draco's cousin again. I was supposed to be from France, but no one at Beauxbatons knew me so people would ask where I studied and things. And it would be a little weird for me to just appear out of nowhere for the ball and then vanish. How did I not realize this until now? Oh right! My three idiot friends remembered a childhood fight and now I tried to make them speak to each other. But they just couldn't give up their egos.

"I just don't know what to do about this. Any ideas?"

"There are about three things that need answers. For which are you asking?"

"The fight."

"Well, they're idiots, but it'll pass. They aren't 5 year olds anymore."

"But they certainly act like it."

"So, the ball. Should I tell the others you're coming?"

"No, it'll be a surprise. But won't Parkinson freak out? And how am I supposed to explain how I arrived here like this?"

"I have no idea."

"Ask Blaise then. Maybe he has ideas."

"Hey! I'm just as smart as him!"

"This isn't a battle of egos Draco. It's important. Just ask him."

I got my strength back a few days ago. I felt much better because I could speak to Draco now and I didn't feel so stranded anymore. I was still sore every morning, but I had time to figure that out. Besides, at least I hasn't been poisoned again.

Eventually, we figured it out. I'd tell them my father came to England to solve some business with Draco's dad and took me with him. Since the ball was before our leaving, we decided I'll come visit my cousin and his friends. And I was being home schooled because if I couldn't go to Hogwarts my parents decided it was better if I got tutors at home. It was a good story. And I succeeded in making the others let me not come to the party by telling them I had something important to do that night. Crisis avoided.

The night of the Ball

I was wearing the emerald dress that Narcissa gave me on my first dinner at the Malfoy Manor. My hair was back to platinum blonde and I put on some heels. But they weren't too high, because I wanted to actually be able to walk and dance.

Everyone left half an hour ago so I went to my room and changed, then left for the Great Hall. It was beautifully decorated with everlasting icicles and live fairies, christmas trees and there were round tables scattered around the hall. Kids from Durmstrang, Beauxbatons and Hogwarts were starting to fill in the room and Minnie was gathering the champions for the opening dance. Oh, it was going to be hilarious watching Harry dance. I entered and went to the Slytherin group and hugged Blaise. He jumped a little, obviously not expecting me so early.

"Hi guys, good to see you again." I said when they all turned to Blaise. Draco, Blaise, Pansy, Daphne, Crabbe and Goyle all turned to me startled.

"Kara, hi! What are you doing here? I haven't seen you in so long." Pansy said and hugged me. It was weird how sweet she could be to me as Kara and act so bad towards me as myself. But this night wasn't about this.

"What are you doing here? I thought you weren't with the Beauxbatons delegation." Daphne asked.

"I wasn't. Actually, I don't go to Beauxbatons. My parents said that if I couldn't go to Hogwarts, it was better to be homeschooled. I'm here cause my dad has some business to discuss with uncle Lucius and told me I could come to the ball. So, here I am. I guess now I can see what Hogwarts is like."

"That's great. Let's get Theo, I'm sure he'll be happy to see you as well."

"Wait, do-" But Pansy was already gone.

I planned to talk to him yes, but now, faced with this, my plan was gone. The only thing running through my mind now was the discussion I had with him and all the things he said. How he changed in so many different ways. I felt like I never knew him. I wanted to run, but it would be a dead giveaway.

"Sel, are you ok?" Blaise and Draco were in front of me and looked worried.

"Wh- yeah, I'm ok. Why?"

"You looked terrified, that's why."

"No, I'm ok."

Pansy arrived, dragging Theo by the hand.

"Come on Pans, what's happening?"

"See for yourself."

They stopped and the monent he saw me, I turned away and left, walking as fast as I could without running. Hopefully no one else saw me. I got to the edge of the forest and sat down on the fallen trunk of a tree, trying to calm myself, to regulate my breathing. How could I think I was able to do this? It was too hard. I missed him so bad and when I finally got him back he was like this...

"Selene? Selene I know you're here. Please, you've been avoiding me for two weeks. C'mon, I just want to talk." He appeared in the visual range, alone and with his wand lit. He walked up to me and sat on the trunk as well.

"What do you want?" maybe I was too harsh, but I couldn't let him do this anymore.

"Please, I'm really sorry. I was...well I-"

"You what? You acted just like every other Slytherin I met. Well, almost every Slytherin. But you were just as biased and just as much of a jerk as the stereotypes say. You said terrible things about muggleborns and supported that purebloods were better."

"Let me redeem myself. I can do it."

"Why? I was so sad when you left and now I thought I got you back. And what did I get? You changed and definitely not for the better. Do you have any idea how Eve reacted when she found out you weren't in Ravenclaw? What happened to our smart shy Theo? Our best friend is obviously long gone. I can't believe how much you changed. I don't think we can get you back. And I don't think you mean it when you say you're sorry." I got up and left a puzzled Theo next to the forest. This was officially a lost night.

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