"Ok" I replied and he led through the dark forest.
"Oliver, slow down!" I said as he pulled me deep into the forest. I kind of liked the idea of being alone in the forest not that I was thinking anything rated R but P-G13, actually.
"Ok" He said and stopped
I had to bend down to get some air through my lungs. I didnt think anyone would find us deep in the forest. Especially not Draco who Im willing to bet is a complete coward.
"Ok, tell me before I pass out" I said and looked up at him. He chuckled.
"You joke too much you know that"
"Yeah" I replied and straightened up.
I was still a few inches shorter, oh ok like 4 inches shorter than Oliver but that didnt matter. I could get on my tippy toes.
"I dont even know where to start. This is really hard for me to say because-"
"Just say it." I was getting angry and agitated.
"Well, I have been trying to tell you that-"
"Oliver, Miss, what ar you doin out here?"
A giant came into view. Next to him Oliver looked tiny.
"Hagrid, I-"
"I wanted to show him something I found" I cut in nervously.
"Whatd you fin'"
"Its gone now, we just stop to catch our breath" I said quickly. I was a good liar. Maybe too good.
"Well you should get going. You wouldnt want anyone to see you and think wrong"
"Of course not" I said and began walking.
"Bye, Hagrid" Oliver said and hurried to my side. Dont talk He whispered.
I looked at him and gave a small nod. This was horrible! Why in the hell did someone always have to bother me when Oliver was about to tell me something really important?
"That was close" I said and sighed.
The castle was in view now and I was glad. I couldnt see Draco though. I didnt know if that was good or bad.
"I have to go"I said quickly. I really wanted him to tell me whatever it was but I saw my father walking toward me. And you know what that means? Trouble!
"OK" He said I could tell he was disappointed. I walked over to my father.
"I've been looking all over for you, Alexia" He was angry, even his oily hair looked more oily and his mouth was twitching with anger.
"I was finishing some stuff" That was lame! I thought to myself.
"Draco was so worried he came and told me he didnt know where you were"
At that same moment I saw Draco lean against the wall and smirk at me. I hated that smirk. I wanted to punch him. All the blood was draining in my veins.
"I was finishing some stuff, ok? And Draco doesnt have to be taking care of me I can take care of my self" I shot him a glare. But that dumbass only smiled.
"Alexia, be nice" My father warned.
"What is wrong with you? I told you before Im not going to marry that creep and my name is Ally not Alexia" He gritted his teeth.
"Your mother wanted you to marry a Malfoy, it was her last wish. You decide if you want to go against her last wish"
Leaving me stunned and ready to cry my father walked away. I didnt look at Draco I just let the tears from my eyes. My life was way more complicated than I had ever imagined. So much for excitement.

"Ronald!" Hermione smacked Ron for the third time and turned the page to her huge book of studies.
"Come on, Im way more important than those books" Hermione smiled.
"Ron, stop, I have to read" She said and looked away from him. He gave me a defeated look and sat next to me on the couch of the common room.
"Look at them"
He pointed at Stacie and Harry. He was tickling her.
"They looked like they were having the time of their life."
"Yeah, isnt it.great?" Ron smiled at me and nodded.
"Ally, why dont you, I mean, I know you have tons of guys who want to go out with you I would-" He looked at Hermione to make sure he wasnt listening, "if I didnt love Hermione, but why dont you go out with someone?"
"Ron , I am" I said through gritted teeth. Just thinking about it made me sick.
"You do? Who?"
"Draco Malfoy" I said his name with anger.
"No offence or anything, but why?"
"Because I have to" I said with sadness. I really needed a shoulder to cry on. I needed either Oliver or my grandfather. What was my dear mother thinking when she wished for me to marry a Malfoy? "I dont get it"I smiled at Ron and stood.
"Im going for a walk" I said and waved. It was late maybe 10 but late for us to be awake on a school night. Not to mention that the first quidditch game was next week.
"Why are you out so late, Ally?"
"God, Oliver, you scared me!" I said and stood back.
"Can we talk now?" He whispered. I smiled. He could make anyone feel better just by saying a word.
He led me to the same office where I had almost kissed him while he had been sleeping. "Hopefully no one will disturb me this time" I nodded and laughed.
"I hope so too" I said and looked at him from across the room. The fire of the fireplace made his eyes even more intense than usual. I smiled and waited.
"Im going to get straight to the point. I dont want any more interruptions."
He swallowed and looked at me. Something told me I wasnt going to like what I was about to hear.
"I think that maybe Ive been giving you the wrong impression." He looked away from me.
"Which would be?" I felt like he had taken my heart and smashed it on the floor repeatedly.
"That maybe I-"
"Oh that, no, I never got any impression. Youre just a teacher, Im just a student and thats how it is." I felt my heart shatter.
"I dont want anything to change between us. I like your friendship-" He stopped and looked into my eyes. Why did I feel like this wasnt what he had wanted to tell me?
"Of course not, Pro-"
"You dont have to call me that, I told you Oliver is fine"
"I think, Professor, is better" I said and stood. "Dont worry, I understand maybe I gave you the wrong idea" I said and walked out. Once out I leaned against the wall while closing my eyes. This hurt so much. It hurt too much. I shouldve known better than to think that he could like me. How stupid was I? I wanted to punch myself for being so stupid. I didnt cry though, I was just mad at myself. So mad I even decided that I shouldnt talk to Oliver anymore. At least not like before. I could never see him as just a friend. It was impossible. It was better just to stay away from him.

"Lets practice, the first quidditch game is this Friday and its against Slytherin. They play dirty and you all know this but lets make sure that we play fair and square" Oliver was giving us his little pep talk while I sat next to Harry. He and I were talking about Stacie. It was way more exciting.
"Please pay attention Ally"
"Yes, Professor" I replied coolly.
"Get with your partners" He said and looked my direction. This was going to be difficult.
"Can we please practice?" I asked nicely.
"yes" He replied and threw the quaffles with a really hard force in my direction. I started at him and blocked it.
"Good, thats good, Ally" I continued to block the quaffle.

After getting out of the showers I changed into my robes and headed outside. I felt so refreshed.
"Ally"I turned to look at Draco.
"Hi" I replied casually. I wanted to get to know him, after all, I was going to marry him. My mothers last wishes mattered to me. They really did. Not to mention the fact that I needed someone to love me to make me forget that Oliver had given me the cold shoulder.L
"Do you want to walk around?" He was becoming nicer and nicer. I sort of liked it.
"I guess"I replied and I let him take my hand. Something happened then because I didnt feel sick about it. I didnt like it either but I didnt hate it, which I guess was a good thing.

"Thanks for coming with me for a walk"He said as I stepped up into the stairs.
"and Im sorry about being mean to you, I know that I really was the biggest ass ever, but I really like you and I really want you to give me a chance." He replied. I truly believed him. I dont even know why. I mean he was in Slytherin after all.
"Good night" I said quietly.
He grabbed me then and I let him.Who could blame me for wanting some one to comfort me through my tough life?
"Can I kiss you?"It was actually kind of sweet that he was asking. I didnt answer and he leaned in and kissed me again. The same way he had kissed me before with tenderness. I had never thought a person like Draco would kiss so tender like. I broke away from him and made eye contact with him. It was then I looked away from him to see Oliver standing not far. He was watching me, I could see this pained expression on his face and I didnt know what to make of it. If he was jealous why had he rejected me? Why had he given me the cold shoulder? Why?