Chapter 17:
The Piano Room

October went by,so did November and its was soon December,with Christmas one week away.Malfoy was working on his charms homework in the common room one day,by the roaring fire.Outside the heavy snow was falling onto the ground,frost was forming on the edges of the windows outside.Malfoy shivered slightly as he wrote one of the last sentences on his paper.'the Monuver Charm is a great way to get things around the house well organized-' he stopped, there was a soft noise coming from somewhere in the common room.He turned around in his chair,there was no one around except for him.He turned back around and looked down at his paper,then he heard it again.It was more like a rhythm,putting his quill down he stood up and listened closely,it was coming from the walls.He walked slowly towards it and put his ear up against it.He moved along the wall and came upon a Portrait of a dragon that was breathing fire down at a village bellow.He heard it again by now he figured it out.It was someone playing a piano.Malfoy,full of curiosity pushed at the portrait.It swung open,and the beautiful notes passed into the common room.Malfoy climbed inside,and pondered around.

A dim lighted hallway came into view,he stepped down onto a green rug, small silver candles were floating around.Malfoy followed the candles which seemed as if they were leading him down the hallway.'wow...Hogwarts really does have a bunch of secret passages....no wonder it's so big' thought Malfoy.He reached the end of the hallway and came upon a small wooden door,the light of the candles showed a gold doorknob.By then the music grew louder and closer.He reached a hand over around the handle and turned it.Inside silver candles of all sizes,were burning everywhere.On the floor,floating high above him,on tables and on the piano.The rug was still green but in a circle,he saw which looked like a window he was sure of it;was covered with long green curtains,the bottom lining was silver.The colors of Slytherin.And in the far corner was a big grand piano,it was black and shone in the candle lit room.Malfoy closed the door softly behind him and stayed rooted in place.He looked at the young girl who was sitting at the piano.Her long black hair was lose,as it cascaded down her back and framed her face.Her hands moved quickly along the keys as she played.She didn't hear him come in,she didn't even notice when he sat down besides her on the floor.When she had finished was when he spoke up,"I didn't know you could play the piano"Gabi turned around frightened of the voice,she saw besides her a young blonde boy looking up at her.She smiled "There is a lot you do not know about me Mr.Malfoy"she spoke softly,and returned back to her piano.

"What is this place?"asked Malfoy."I call it the piano room..."she answered."How did you know about this room?"he asked looking around."what with all the candles?" "Why are you asking so many questions?"she asked looking at him with a raised eyebrow."Just curious..."he said "Are you going to answer them...or not"asked Malfoy.She sighed as he gave her a smirk."I found this room in my 1st year.I was looking around for secret passages ,because i heard there were many around.So,i came upon this room;I didn't know were it would lead so i followed.And ever since then I always come down here and play the piano.My brother....taught me how to,and it has become one of my passions." When ever I feel sad,mad,or just in the mood,I come and let it all out" she said."Interesting...what can you play?....I mean which songs?" asked Malfoy."Hmm....one of my favorites is 'Moonlight Sonata' " she once again placed her fingers upon the keys and began to play."Your really good" said Malfoy when she had finished."Thanks..." "see I only know just a couple of songs....well not barely a couple"he grinned "A couple is probably .....one"she said laughing "Pretty Much!" they both laughed.

"Wanna give it a try?"she asked looking at him.Malfoy looked down at the piano remembering how his mother would play a lullaby for him,so he would fall asleep when he was little.His Father burned the piano,for he said it was irritating.Malfoy had tried everything possible to try and buy his mother a knew one.He felt her eyes on him "Why not..."he said quietly.Gabi moved over a bit to make room,he sat down and thought about which song to play.He decided to play 'Canon' by J.Pachelbel (A/N:hey Probably you guys don't know that song,but it is one of my favorites to play on the piano.Yes,I know how to play the piano that's why i like this chapter a lot.Its kind of sad,yet musical.haha! ok back to the story....enjoy!) Gabi watched him anxiously to start. He tried to remember how it started,how his mother started it....

FLASHBACK

"Now Draco,Iam going to teach you how to play this song.Watch my fingers" said Malfoys mother as she began to play.It was another sunny afternoon and a perfect day for practicing the piano.The song filled his ears,the soft notes swimming all around him,he never wanted her to end.It was a slow tune,when she had finished she sat Draco on her lap and placed his small,scared hands on the keys;Then hers on top."Now it is your turn"she said softly in his ear.He smiled up at his mother.She moved his hands over the piano.After a while he began to play it with out his mothers help.She beamed at him as he played."Remeber Draco, right hand then left to start...."

END OF FLASHBACK
'Right hand then left to start....' he thought.The soft tune filled the room,his fingers moved slowly for it was slow,but with skill.When he had finished tears stung behind his eyes,memories of his past were forever going to haunt him and never leave no matter how much he would like to forget it.

A/N: ::tear,tear:: But i still like this chapter,its my fave! anywhoo there you go! Iam done! i really enjoyed writing this story......HAHAHAHAHAHA gottacha! Of course iam Not done! it was just a joke for my own amusement.....okay not funny anyways onto chapter 18 lol! THANKS TO ALL WHO REVIEW I LOVE YOU ALL VERY MUCH THANKS!!!!-Sam