Chapter 7: Tears for Life

House elves swarmed around me asking me politely in their high pitched voices what they could do for me. There were some bowing here and there. Among the crowd was Dobby (I had met him through Harry).

"Hi Dobby"

"Mrs. Long, nice to see you again," he said eyes shinning, "is there anything you need?"

"Just lunch"

A table was brought and so was a chair. I sat down and a plate of roast beef appeared in front of me along with a goblet of pumpkin juice.

After my third serving I was satisfied. You're going shish, that's a lot. Well you should try not eating for a day and the next day have no breakfast. If you could do that and still eat a little bit than I feel bad for you, unless you're sick or something you know but that's different.

"Would you like to take with you any snacks?" an elf asked.

"Um. well do you think you could put a weeks worth of food on top of my bed?" I asked politely.

"Of course miss."

The elf bowed and began to pack some food.

I took and other swing at the goblet.

"There you are," came a voice from the entrance.

My head shot up. Malfoy was walking toward me. Why now?

"Can't I eat in peace around this place?" I snapped at him.

He just ignored me.

"I've been looking for you all morning. Where have you been?"

"Not anywhere near you," I snapped, "now if you'll excuse me I have to get going to class."

"No you aren't excused."

"Pardon"

"You aren't ex-"

"I heard you."

I ignore him and left after saying a quick good bye to Dobby.

"Bye Miss," I heard him squeak behind me.

I turned left and faced a stone wall. Or it looked like a wall. It was a secret passage. I taped a few bricks and whispered the password. The wall split and I ran down the hidden corridor until I reached the charm corridor where I stepped out.

I let out a sigh of relief.

"You got up here fast," I heard Malfoy hiss into my ear.

"Get lost ferret boy."

"No I don't think I will."

So I turned on my heel and turned a corner quickly. I wasn't aware of where I was going and bumped into something really short. It took me a second to realize it was Professor Flitwick. I had knocked him right off his feet.

"Oh my goodness. I'm soo sorry Professor," I exclaimed helping him up. I began to pick up some of the books he dropped.

"It's alright Miss. Fong. I heard that you were in your room and refused to come out. Are you alright?"

I blushed a deep red.

"Yeah nothing I can't handle. Want me to give you a hand with those books?" I asked him.

"Thank you for offering."

He handed me a few heavy books and I walked with him into the classroom. I mean it's better than having to carry ferret boy's books, even if his are a bit lighter. I take that back, he always has me carry his friend's books too. I mean you'd think the boy would like to get more muscle by carrying his own books but no, he has to have someone carry it for him.

I placed the books on Flitwick's desk and waited for Malfoy to sit down first. He just stood there smirking. We were standing there for quite a while and I was dying to yell 'would you choose a seat already.' But I held my temper because a teacher was there and I didn't want to get into trouble.

Finally he sat down. I sat as far away from him as possible. But then he moved into a seat right next to me. Dam him!

I got up to sit somewhere else but he hissed, "sit."

So for the rest of the class he sat there bugging the hell out of me.

When class ended he 'escorted' me to my next class. But in the corridor he grabbed my ass.

I roared "SIT!"

And he fell on his butt and I dashed away. I heard him cursing and people around him laughing. He tried to get up but my little bit of magic was still in effect so his butt was glued onto the floor.

So the secret's out. I'm a fairy. Actually I'm half witch half fairy. So I could do wandless magic because I'm part of the royal court.

At the end of the day I ran to Gryffindor tower and went into my hidden room. I needed to clear my mind of all the things that had happened so far. To do that all I needed was my trusty sword.

~Draco's POV

I needed a way to get that girl out of her room. So I went to the kitchens to visit the house elves. One told me that she was in a room in her trunk. So I ordered some to bring the trunk out of her room with out shaking it too much.

They bowed and dashed off. I waited outside the entrance as they brought the trunk out to me. I opened it and walked down the staircase.

~Justine's POV

As I practiced some sword motions I had the sudden feeling someone was watching me. I turned and saw Malfoy watching me.

"How did you get in here," I hissed.

"House elves"

"Well if you don't mind me saying WOULD YOU GET OUT OF HERE!"

"No, but I do see you and I do have something in common."

"You fence?"

"Since I was a child. So here's the deal. You beat me and you will get your freedom back."

"Fine"

So the fight began. Dam! That boy was stronger than I though. After a while his strength became overwhelming. I fell to my knees but held my sword up high. I threw him off and got back up.

So it stared all over again; defending, attacking, dodging. In the end both of us had our sword at our opponent's neck.

"You're good," he commented.

"Yes, good show," came a voice above us.

There was a loud popping sound and Asia, my cousin, appeared. She's about five years older than I am. I was named after her, what did you think her real name was Asia? She flew down and her sword.

"So is this your boy friend?" she asked teasing me.

"HELL NO! I'D RATHER BE DROWNED BY THE GIANT SQUID-"

"Don't be silly. You couldn't drown if you tried," she said laughing, "well long time no see. You look miserable."

"I'll tell you later," I groaned.

I watched as Asia's eyes narrowed to have a better look at ferret boy.

"Are you a Malfoy?" Asia asked him.

"Yeah, what's it to you?"

Asia rolled her eyes and I laughed. Then her expression turned serious.

"Justine we need to talk," she eyed Malfoy, "privately."

"Slave why don't you tell your.err.relative our little bet?"

I eyed Asia pleadingly. She just nodded and roared "SIT!"

Her magic is a lot more powerful than mine, although she isn't even part witch. She controls almost every element there is and her skills are unbeatable. She's going to e queen of the fairy realm when my aunt passes away.

So Malfoy was cursing trying to get up.

"Watch you mouth," Asia said.

She classed her hands and Malfoy began to cough up soap bubbles.

"Much better," she commented.

She motioned me to follow. So I walked into the bedroom next to her.

"You'll need to sit down," she said quietly.

She had tears in her eyes. I was in a state of shock. She never cried, and I mean never. She got all of the bones in her body broken before and she didn't make a sound, well except start yelling once she healed.

Well, this had to be bad.

So I sat on the bed. She stared at the ground as though it were the most interesting thing in the world. When she finally looked up I could tell something really bad must have happened.

"Justine.I don't know how to tell you." she paused and looked back down at the floor.

"Tell me what?"

She took and deep breath and continued.

"Justine, your mom and dad were killed."

I looked down and began to cry. I felt Asia's comforting arm wrap around me.

"I'm soo sorry."

"How? Who?"

"A vampire, and our darkest fear is that it might come after you. So I'm staying here with a friend to help protect you and your friends until the school is sure to be safe. I'm soo sorry this happened."

She placed my head on her shoulder. I know she ment to comfort me but I only cried harder. Finally I choked back the tears and looked up.

"Is the friend your husband?" I asked.

"Yeah"

"Where will I go during break and summer?"

"My house. Which ever one you want to be in."

"Thank you"

"No need"

I looked behind Asia and saw Malfoy. Asia turned too.

"Please don't let him see me cry," I whispered.

Asia put her hand up, holding me close in the other hand she yelled, "OUT!"

Malfoy flew out of the room and it sounded like he hit the back of a wall.

"Here, wear this. Every time you're in trouble or just want to talk I'll be there."

She placed a solid gold ring onto my hand.

"I have to go talk to Dumbledore. Will you be alright?"

"Yeah"

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah"

"I can stay-"

"No it's alright."

"I understand"

She snapped her fingers and disappeared. The second she left I began to cry again. Then I felt arms wrap around me.

"It'll be alright," a voice whispered into my ear.

The voice belonged to Malfoy. I didn't look up. I couldn't let him see me cry. Crying shows weakness.

He placed my head on his chest. All I could do was weep softly. I cried for the memories I shared with my parents. I cried for all the people out there without parents. I cried for all the pain that dwelled with in me.

When I finally stopped crying I wiped the tears away.

"It'll be alright. Time heals everything," he whispered.