Chapter 3: midnight whispers

(A/Ns I hope this chapter is a bit longer, I know the first two are kinda short. Bear with me, they'll get better.)

Lying on the bed, I couldn't quite fall asleep. Nervously I glanced at the wall.. I didn't want the hassle of dealing with a very grumpy Draco in the morning, so I called my new pet Aristotle the owl. He came chirping into my room. I smiled. "You're a good boy." I affectionately ruffled his feathers. I grabbed a quill and parchment and began.

I My dearest Prince,

It's already not been a very good start for me this year,

There is a student here who loathes me above anyone,

I've ever noticed. I can't understand why he hate me so.

Why are people so cruel. If we were all the same wouldn't

Life get kind of boring? I mean sure some people are

Too different, but is that not what makes us unique?

My friends haven't even spoke to me since we reached

The castle. But I guarantee they'll buddy up to me after

Classes start. I get so lost sometimes.. You know?

Like no one really understands me. I'm the smart girl.

I must have everything figured out. It's not like that! I…

I won't keep you up. I'd be online but I'd be worried about

The noise it would make. All I need is more tormenting

In the morning.

Sleep well my Prince

-Bookworm- /I

I sent the note with my owl and fell back exasperated on my bed. I closed my eyes. I could feel the hot tears building. 'Why do I let these things bother me?' I thought hopelessly. I lay there staring up at the ceiling… When Aristotle came back through the window with a response. I sat up with surprise.

I Bookworm-

Don't ever be afraid to talk to me. I want you

To know I'll always be here for you. No matter

What. Put on a simple sound proofing spell.

Meet me on messenger.

-Prince /I

I placed my hand over my face in embarrassment. "Echo Nosonorus" I recited with my wand. I rushed to my new desk and turned on the lap top… Then the message appeared.

Prince- Eager?

Bookworm- You have no idea!

Prince- I'm sorry things haven't been going great for you.

Bookworm- Things have gotten better I've got you blush

Prince- : ) Of course you do… You know we're not so far apart right now.

Bookworm- Just a giant castle…

Prince- we're closer.

Bookworm- I know…

Prince- My father threatened me again… He told me if I don't follow in his footsteps… There will be sever consequences…

Bookworm- Oh piffle, don't listen to him… I mean your dad does sound scary, but after this year you don't have to go back… I mean, you could disappear…

Prince- How? I don't really have a place to go.

Bookworm- … … … You could stay with me

Prince- It would be too dangerous…

Bookworm- Lets worry about that when the year winds to it's end.

Prince- Point taken

Bookworm: OMG! It's 2 in the morning!

Prince- As much as I hate to say this, we should get some sleep… I…

Bookworm- I know… I love you too…

Prince- We'll talk tomorrow?

Bookworm- Of course

Prince- Goodnight Angel.

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I shut down my lap top with a smile across my face. I laid down and fell right asleep.

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I awoke the next morning feeling pretty tired. But I was just so happy I didn't care… 'He loves me' I thought happily.

I made my way down to the common room and noticed Malfoy sitting in a chair. I passed him, wearing a tank top and jeans. "Good Morning." I greeted merrily. He glanced up at me. "Morning" He replied. I left the rooms and made my way to the great hall. As I skipped up to the doors I stopped abruptly. 'Did I just share a… I civil /I moment with Draco Malfoy? I asked myself. Shrugging I joined my fellow Gryffindors.

I sat between Ron and Harry who stupidly stared at me. "Why didn't you come in last night?" They both asked. Startled that they actually noticed, I carefully replied. "I've been made Head Girl. I sleep in the Head Dormitories now."

Both boys exchanged glances, and went back to their meals…

I began picking at my food, and ate gingerly. When Ginny came and sat next to me. "You look happy." She commented studying me. I smiled at her like it were obvious. "I am Ginny… He… said he loved me." I whispered. Her eyes widened. "I still don't understand." Exasperated I tried again. "You tell Harry everything right? You don't feel like you half to hide part of who you are?" I questioned. Ginny looked thoughtful and nodded. "Well that's how it is with Prince… I can… I feel like… I've known him forever.. You know?" At this Ginny smiled. "He can't be all bad… He makes you happy."

I was about to ask her something when Dumbledore rose to his feet. "We will again be hosting a ball here at Hogwarts. A Masquerade Ball. It will be on October 31st. There will be a shop in Hogsmeade for the proper attire…" He announced. A light bulb went off in my head…

Before I could rush back to my room Professor McGonagall was handing out schedules. First today would be Double Potions… lunch the Double Transfiguration.

Sighing heavily I decided to make my way down to the dungeon… To my dismay it seemed as though Malfoy had the same idea. I stood there silently hoping he wouldn't notice me… Thankfully he didn't.

Once inside the classroom I noticed a big change. Harry had made it into our Advanced Potions class, but Ron had not. There were even some Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs. I guess they were condensing class sizes. Before we could take our seats Professor Snape came barging into the classroom. "You will sit in pairs, first pair up front Granger and Malfoy… Potter and Thomas in the back there…" As he began reading more names… I just stopped listening… I had an acidy feeling in my stomach. I sat next to Draco and he glanced at me. He looked like he had swallowed spoiled milk. "Can we come to a truce." He proposed.

I looked askance at him, I couldn't believe he was the one willing to make a truce? "ok?" I asked. "If we have to work together this year, we might as well be civil.. We aren't friends or anything… I'll refrain from calling you mud blood… if you refrain from calling me ferret… truce?" He asked. "Truce" I nodded…

What a day… I thought opening my text book.

(A/Ns Over 1000 words for this one! I know it's not much longer but… The next one will be a little bit longer! I promise! R&R please!)