It had been a month since Draco had first learnt of Potter's arrival. He felt, in all honesty, that he was trapped.
While revenge was an appealing idea, it wasn't entirely plausible. Potter had his health and no doubt his strength, and Draco was less than ably equipped. It was this fact that angered him.
Potter, as always, had everything leaving Draco with nothing. If only Pansy was here, she'd help him. With Pansy he'd be able to get close to Potter. But without her things seemed hopeless. All he had at his disposal was the muggle girl. The girl was fast wearing on this nerves. Always there, always happy, looking on the goddamned bright side. So he was blind? She'd say, it didn't really matter as long as he had his health. But what did she know? If only he could swap her sight for his.
On her last visit she had suggested they go out for a walk. The idea was slowly growing on him. He knew where he wanted to go, there was no doubt there. It sounded strange he knew, but though he couldn't see the walls, he knew they were closing in on him. Time was running out for him. Well he'd go out with a bang at least.
"Hello, Daniel?"
Here she was again. Week in, week out, come rain or shine, muggle girl was there.
"Yes, I'm here." Where else would I be? He thought to himself. It was a stupid thing to say really.
"How are you feeling today? I'm so sorry if I upset you. I suppose it was just all too much for you."
"Yes. Annie, would you like to come for a walk with me?"
"Oh yes! That sounds like a great idea. You're looking awfully peaky lately. I'm sure some freah air will do you a world of good."
And so they went out. She put her hand on his arm to guide him. It made his flesh crawl, but he supposed to was better than stumbling along on his own.
"So where would you like to go?"
"To the lake. I want to hear the water."
"That sounds lovely. It's just a short walk really."
They continued on in silence. Draco was tired. He was becoming more and more so lately. It depressed him. Wizards were supposed to live longer, but his time felt like it was coming to an end.
"Here we are."
"Great," he said. And then a thought struck him. "Tell me what you see."
"Well, uh, the lake. It's all calm, looks like a sheet of glass almost. And there are so many huge, beautiful trees. There's, oh I don't know them all, but there's an Oak and a few Mallows I think they're called. They're starting to blossom."
"What else?"
"Well, uh, the Potter's new house is opposite. It really is lovely, quite old, but perfect to start a family in."
"How big is it?"
"I suppose it's average. Three or four bedrooms at the most maybe. And there's a stable, but they don't have a horse so I guess they'll get rid of that. You know what city folks are like."
"Mmm."
"Oh."
"What?"
"The girl, Luna. She's just come out. She's coming towards us."
"Let's go. We shouldn't be here."
"But she's seen us, she's waving. It would be rude to leave now."
"Fine, I'll go alone."
He made to move, but her arm caught his and held on tight. She spun him around, confusing both his balance and sense of direction.
"Hello! Annie right?"
"Yes hello Luna. I don't believe you've met Daniel."
"No, it's very nice to meet you Daniel."
She held out her hand for him to shake.
"Oh no, he's uh, well…"
"I'm blind."
"Oh I'm sorry."
"Don't be, it's not your fault."
Well not entirely, Draco thought. But she was a part of the group that had caused him so much trouble throughout his life.
"I'm sorry but do I know you Daniel? You seem familiar some how."
So the ten years since their last meeting had been of some use. She didn't recognise him. It was a small mercy but he was thankful all the same.
"No, I don't believe you do."
"Annie, could you…could you give us some time alone please?"
"Oh no, I don't think that would be a good idea. I have to get Daniel home."
"I understand."
Draco felt a whisper of something familiar. Magic. She had silently cast aspell.
"Look," Luna continued. "Why don't I take Daniel home? He'll be quite safe with me."
"Yes, you're right. I'll see you soon Daniel."
Draco heard her walk away. This could be difficult. Had Loony figured him out?
"Hogwarts right?"
"I'm sorry?"
"I know you know magic. It's written all over you."
"Yes. Hogwarts, I'd almost forgotten." he lied.