Nirvana
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Chapter 5 – Graduation
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I am now attending Virginia's graduation. I was seated at the bleachers, with the Weasleys beside me. The entire Weasley clan came, Potter and Granger too. I doubt Potter came here to see Virginia; most likely, he attended because of Madison. Yes, they were now officially a couple. And no, Potter was not beaten up by any of the Weasley brothers…
*flashback*
"How did your brothers take the news?" I ask her, the day after she told me about their 'breakup'. We were in my bakeshop, sipping coffee and eating slices of cakes. We were seated at the far table, isolated from the rest of the customers. I sip my coffee.
"They took it pretty well." She replies. I almost choke.
"They what?!" I ask her incredulously. There was no way that the Weasley brothers would forgive Potter after what he did. It was too extreme to be forgiven.
"I said, they took it pretty well." Virginia repeated, taking a bite from her cake. As she sensed I wanted her to elaborate, she did. "I told them I broke up with Harry."
"What did you do that for?" I inquire. "Why do you still protect that bastard after what he's done to you?"
"Because I love him." Virginia answered, her eyes suddenly finding her cup of coffee very interesting.
Typical. She still loves him. Fuck.
"Oh," I mutter. I too, suddenly find my coffee interesting.
*end of flashback*
My train of thought snapped as I heard Professor McGonagall calling out,
"Weasley, Virginia Louise". I grin as my best friend walks up the stage
receiving her diploma with great humility. I clap my hands, my heart full of
pride for Virginia.
I was aware of the fact that this was a very solemn occasion, but I could not help myself. Moreover, my clapping was solemn enough compared to the hooting of the Weasley brothers.
The graduation rites ended an hour later, and I was relieved. It was getting bloody hot inside. The newly declared graduates march out of the room, grinning and talking to their classmates. I go outside and I see Virginia with her family. I do not believe I could talk to her at this rate, given that everyone was fussing over her. Mrs. Weasley was hugging her and telling her what a great daughter she was, Mr. Weasley was going over her diploma, oohing and ahhing occasionally and ger brothers were admiring her Head Girl trophy.
I smile as I walk pass by them. But I stop as soon as I heard the most pleasant voice call my name.
"Draco!" Virginia called, running towards me.
"Virginia!" I exclaimed, as soon as she was beside me. "Congratulations!"
I wrap her in a bear hug, kissing her forehead.
"Thank you," she replies, releasing herself from my embrace. "Can you believe it? No more Snape breathing down my neck, no McGonagall assigning me impossible tasks, and no more Filch glaring at me in the halls!"
"Yeah," I laugh with her. "I know how that feels. It feels pretty good, isn't it?"
"Yup." She replies. There was comfortable silence after, but as always, she decided to break it.
"Draco," she says tentatively. I look at her. "I have to tell you something."
"What?" I ask her, genuinely confused.
"I was accepted to Salem Wizarding University." She tells me, her brown eyes cast down.
"Do –" I began
"Yes, I have to go." She says, as if reading my thoughts. "America will be good for me, Draco. I can get over Harry there."
Months before graduation, students applied for a scholarship to Salem Wizarding University, the biggest university in America. Only one person in Hogwarts can be accepted to this prestigious university, and Virginia snagged the part.
"How long will you be gone?" I inquire, frowning a bit.
"Ten months." She answers, looking at me with sad eyes.
"Okay." I reply in understanding. I knew I couldn't be selfish; this was a great opportunity for her. But then… I have another question in mind.
"If Potter didn't cheat, would you still go to Salem?" I question. I knew Potter played a great part in her accepting the scholarship program.
"No," she replied. "I don't think so."
I nod, a bigger frown dominating my face. Damn that Potter. It was because of him that she had to go away. Fuck him.
"When will you leave?" I ask, feeling really, really miserable.
"A month from now." She answers, fidgeting a bit.
"Oh," I mumble. "I guess I'll see you in the airport then."
Yuck. Did I just say that? Did I just say that I'd go willingly to a muggle airport? What's happening to me? Then again, I get to see her one last time. Associating myself with muggle things is nothing if I get to say goodbye to Virginia.
"Yeah." She mutters. She looks around. "My family is calling me; I better go."
Sure enough, the Weasleys were looking at her expectantly, Ron the most irate and impatient. He was glaring at me and tapping his foot in the pavement. I smirk.
"Okay," I hug her, and give her a kiss on the forehead. "I'll see you tomorrow? For butterbeer, perhaps?"
"Yes." She smiles, and places her lips above mine sweetly. It was a slight kiss, full of sweetness and care. She walks back to her family. "Bye, Draco!"
"Bye," I call out. I walk back home, smiling like a big idiot while touching my lips with my finger where she planted the slightest kiss.
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I find myself standing beside my best friend in the airport a month later. Argh! There were muggles everywhere!
"I cannot believe I am in a muggle airport!" I complain to her. She laughs sweetly. "What's so funny?"
"It's just that you seem to be associating with muggle stuff lately." She explained. "First the television, now the airport."
She was right, of course. After I had my own house, she asked – no begged – that I buy a television set for her. As usual, I complied. And I liked it, though I would never admit that to her. I glare at Virginia.
She smirks at me.
I glare again, this time menacingly.
She smirks back, but it was not an ordinary smirk; it was MY smirk.
I glare at her once more.
She smirks wider.
We were having a glaring/smirking contest. I decide to let her win. Then, I do the unexpected – I kiss her. It was short, gentle and sweet. I reluctantly lose contact with her lips and I smile fondly at her.
"I'll miss you." I say, hugging her close to me.
"I'll miss you too." She replies, hugging me back.
We were like that for a while, with her face buried in my chest and my head resting on top of hers. How I wish it would be like that forever – but it couldn't be. Maybe in time, it finally be like that. Our intimate embrace was destroyed as we heard the announcer announcing that the passengers heading to Salem should board the plane now.
She releases my tight hold on her and looks up at me. She was crying.
"I'll miss you." She cried. "How am I going to survive a year without you, Draco?"
"You'll manage," I tell her. "Remember, you can floo or owl me anytime."
She nods.
"I better go," She says. With one last kiss on the cheek, she leaves.
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A/N: Sorry it took so long! My grandfather just died and things have been hectic these past few days. I hope you guys understand…
Shoutouts!
Rainpuddle – Ginny is pretty dense, isn't she? Hmmm… Should Draco get a temporary girlfriend? ::frowns thoughtfully then grins evilly:: we'll see about that! What body part should Harry lose, may I ask? ::raises an eyebrow:: lol… I suspect you have an evil mind there! Joking! Anyhow, thanks for that wonderful review! Keep reading!
Gusha – ditto! I have a phobia for G/H-ness… yech. That shipping totally sucks (for me, at least.)! thanks for the review!
cashew – oh my god! You actually read my story! :: jumps around throwing confetti:: I really love your story (obviously, based on my reviews)! ::sighs:: my family trip was cancelled coz grandpa went to heaven (or so I hope)… thanks for the review!
SaintlySmile – :: cheers at SaintlySmile to beat up Potter:: lol… it really is low, isn't it? I'd hate that if it would happen to me…
Champagne – I noticed that you crack a lot… you really are cool!
Kaitlin-Scott – It sucks to have parents sometimes, right? My mom keeps on fussing over me… and she does it in public! ::cheeks redden in embarrassment:: A blunt spoon? It could be possible…
phantasm – lol… I love your review! You're the first person who commented on Draco owning a bakery shop… when I was thinking about his profession, being an auror or a quidditch star topped the list… but I thought that it was so cliché… so tadah! A Draco who is a baker! Lol… thanks for the compliments!
Mike Brownbill – don't worry… I have no intention to put some adult stuff here… (I don't trust myself to write adultfic-ness…)… ::gasps:: I diverted your attention from slash?! That's cool! Lol… thanks for the review and keep reading!
Keita – gods, a whole lot of you really wanna destroy Harry… ::grins:: anyhow, you have evil minions? Can I be one too? Lol… thanks for the review!
S.e.a – yeah… sucks, right? That'll make Ginny's heart harder to mend… and make Draco madder at Harry!
Thanks to… Sokorra Lewis, Uglinessrox55, Crystal, Champagne Day, and Felicia… I love ya guys!