Chapter 11: I Still Love You

~Malfoy's POV

As she fell I couldn't bear to look at her face. She feels as bad as I do about this break up, possibly worse. But me, I'm a Malfoy, I don't show feelings.

Deep inside my heart I really hurt. I longed to talk to her once again, to hold her in my arms once more. But it's all dreams that won't come true. There was never a point in wishing for something.

The next day I went to breakfast as usual. Pansy was throwing herself at me. Then she tried to kiss me! Blah!

She still thinks Justine and I are in a relationship. I wish we were, I really do, but there's no point in wishing either.

~Justine's POV

"Professor Dumbledore would like to make an announcement," Professor McGonagal said. She looked grave and I already knew what he was about to say.

"Students, it is to my gravest distress to inform you that Voldemort is planning to attack the school. Vampires are aiding him in the battle. In addition to defense against he dark arts you will also be learning how to defend yourselves against vampires and you shall also learn how to fence.. Mrs. Err.Asia has agreed to teach you."

Students were whispering and gasping everywhere. I don't get why they're soo surprised. Hogwarts was on Voldemort's top ten list of places to attack. Even the Slythrens were surprised.

That afternoon I had class with Asia. It was fencing, something I already knew how to do.

"Good afternoon class. I'm Asia your fencing and extra DADA teacher. So I guess class is now in session. Professor Snape has agreed to help me with many demonstrations- yes Miss Parkinson?"

"You are going to teach us how to fence?" she said trying to restrain from laughing out loud.

"Yes do you have a problem with that, Miss Parkinson?" she asked glaring at her menacingly.

"But you see you're a female-"

"So, what's the difference if a male or female teaches you? And may I ask, are you saying females aren't capable of defending themselves? And if so you may leave this class room now."

She pointed at the door. Pansy glared back at her but finally hung her head in defeat.

"Good, now any more questions?"

The room was silent.

"Alright, let's begin with a demonstration."

She snapped and a magical shield was reviled so it their swords wouldn't accidentally hurt someone if it went flying. She drew her sword from her back as Snape drew his from his side.

Snape attacked first. In mere moments Asia had disarmed him. She removed her sword from his throat and placed it back in its case.

"Any questions?" she asked once again.

Semus rose his hand. Asia nodded toward him.

"How long have you trained to learn how to sword fight?"

"I started to learn how when I was eight. It took me a few weeks before I mastered the skill. All of you will have to learn quickly so you will be able to defend yourself in battle."

Pavati rose her hand.

"Why don't we just jinx them?"

"Good question. Well they're undead. So it's almost impossible to actually kill them using magic. And some swords are designed to reflect magic.

"Oh"

"Now I have a question for all of you. How many of you know how to fence?"

Two hands rose. Draco and I were sitting there raising our hands.

"Has any of you had any experience with a sword?"

Harry rose his hand too.

"Alright, well I suggest we start with a croissant turn. You will pair up into groups. You will be using real sword but they will be covered up. Professor Snape and I shall pair you up."

Groans filled the classroom. Asia paired me up with Draco because we both had experience.

As we began I felt sadness drift over me. I was a mere foot away from him yet we were soo far apart. We had love that could never be. I looked deep into his eyes and saw no emotion in them. He was over me. There was no point loving some one who won't love you back.

Although we were only suppose to work on croissant turns Malfoy and I were using everything we knew. Even though everyone had either dropped their sword or did something, the two of us were still going at it.

Finally we knocked the swords out of each other's hands. Cheers filled the room. I was soo tired, I didn't know why. I felt weak all over like my energy was drained from me. Usually I could battle for hours without getting tired, but this time.I don't know it's just different.

Fifteen weeks past and everyone finally got a hand in fencing. Even Neville didn't drop the swords anymore.

One night at dinner Pansy went over to where I was sitting.

"Fong!"

"What do you want?"

"I can't stand you anymore you boyfriend stealer!"

"I didn't steal anything or anyone. And according to all my knowledge you never even dated Draco Malfoy."

"I want to Wizard Duel you."

"Alright, when and where?"

"The edge of the dark forest after dinner. Who's your second?"

"As if I need a second to defeat you and you err.so called friends. Of course you'll need a second, third, forth, and fifth to win."

After dinner I went to the edge of the forest and saw Pansy with Goyle, Crabbe, and a reluctant looking Draco. I smiled with ease.

"Let's go!"

"Alright"

She kept throwing ridiculous charms at me. I reflected them all and soon she was rolling on the ground laughing from tickling charms.

We all walked back to the castle and when I closed the door I saw it. A vampire was outside.

"HOLY SHIT!" were the first words out of my mouth.

All three of them gave me a quizzing look.

"VAMPIRES!"

Draco and I ran to Professor Dumbledore's office and informed him of our new information. He alerted the whole school and soon all of the school was equipped with swords.

Draco held my hand as I began to tremble.

"Everything will be alright. And I need to tell you.I still love you."