Chapter 5

I cant believe my luck, a brand new start, at a brand new school and one of my best ever friends is here with me, in my world.

"Hey drake, are you alright, you seem different to what I'm used to. I know times change but hopefully people don't.

Drako couldn't meet her gaze. He was looking at the floor as if he was trying to hide from her. Since her arrival he hadn't been his usual cocky self but quite the opposite. It seemed that all he wanted to do was fade away into the background, like he was ashamed of whom he was.

"Look Casey. I have something to explain, I know why you're here but I can't say why, just listen to me and don't say anything until I have finished." For once in his life it seemed like he was nervous. "It all started way back in the holidays after saint Mary's…..

…so that's why you're here. I'm so sorry," And with that she fell into his arms and wept.

"Let's never speak of it again," she whispered in between breaths, "promise me that well never speak of it again." "I promise" said Draco firmly and with that he walked her back up to the seventh floor arm in arm.

When Casey climbed back in through the portrait hole she was greeted by Ron and Harry who could easily see that she had been crying

"It'll be alright, you'll fit in here, come on you've shown us Draco Malfoy's good side!" said Ron enthusiastically and with that, silent tears streamed down Casey's face.