***Flashback

Jade wondered what Malfoy's motives were. Why did he all of a sudden do a 180 on her? Was he genuinely being nice to her or was this another scheme to get her to agree to his Hogsmeade date?

Ron flat out refused to speak to her for three whole days. She didn't pressure him to speak to her anyways; she hated him just as much he hated her that day. Hermione was relieved to have everything settled but immediately warned that if Ron were to screw things up again, she wouldn't take his side ever again. She apologized to Jade and spoke to her about not taking her side and Jade forgave her, telling her that she understood Hermione's position and would have been unsure herself of what to do.

"Three rolls of parchment of the ingredients of Gregory's Unctuous Unction. What effects do they have? Why are they compatible in creating a potion such as this and where they are derived from. All due on Monday." Snape said as everyone started to pack up.

Jade carried her books out of the dungeons and began walking with Harry, Ron and Hermione.

"Great my whole weekend's finished. When have I ever had a peaceful weekend without having that bat to give us work? Especially on a Hogsmeade weekend. You would think that the students have a life of their own." Ron said.

"50 points from you Weasley. I can now assure you that tonight's detention will follow pleasantly when I will be proctoring it." Snape said walking past them. Jade, Harry and Hermione all snorted back a laugh and Ron's face was tensed and red.

"I can never learn to keep my big mouth shut can I?" he asked.

"No it seems not." Jade said laughing when he threw her a glare. "Listen, I have to make a quick stop at McGonagall's office about advisement. I'll see you all in class." Jade said as they nodded.

"Come quickly. You know how frustrated Flitwick gets when there's a late student." Harry said.

"It won't take too long. See you." Jade said turning the corner. She walked up the stairs and down the long hallway, weaving through the students. She went to turn the corner but someone ran at full speed, knocking her down. Her books flew into the air and she felt for a moment that she couldn't breathe from the sudden impact.

"I said STOP!" a voice roared. "Crabbe, Goyle, stop him now and drag him to Snape's office. I'll be there in a few moments." The voice, which obviously belonged to none other than Draco Malfoy. Who else would expect Crabbe and Goyle to be ever obedient to them? Jade felt his cool hand touch her head and the back of her neck, pushing her up.

"Are you all right?" he asked. Jade nodded and winced, feeling the throbbing on the back of her head.

"Open your eyes." He said gently. Jade opened her eyes and found herself staring into his brilliant gray eyes.

"Are you having any problems with your vision?" he asked.

"Not at all." Jade answered too quickly. She wondered what was wrong with her and blushed, hoping that he didn't catch that embarrassing moment. He stood up and offered his hand to her. Jade took it and went to stand up but felt the most excruciating and sharpest pain in her right ankle.

"Holy Merlin!" Jade howled, lifting her ankle and bracing herself against a wall.

Draco gently pulled her shoe off and pulled her sock down to reveal her small feet and her dainty toes. He smiled seeing the black smiley faces on her nails. So this is what girls were busy with in their slumber parties. He looked up and saw Jade blush again and place a hand over her face, shaking her head.

"Don't worry, Crabbe likes to paint goblins on mine." He said.

This made her laugh and he felt his heart grow warm to see that he made her laugh. He had been horrible since she left the last time with tears in her eyes. To think that he was the one that caused it, Draco hated himself for it. Now that she was here smiling at him with the pink in her cheeks, unable to walk, Draco was happy for this moment.

"Hold on." He told her. He turned around and started gathering her books. He tucked them into his bag and swung it over his shoulder. Draco turned around towards Jade who stood awkwardly against the wall, her cheeks burning and her eyes tense and alert.

"May I?" he asked holding his arms out slightly to indicate that he was going to carry her. Jade dropped her head and smiled nervously.

"I can walk by myself, thanks." Jade said. She tried to walk away, trying to keep her face neutral from the pain that was shooting from her ankle. Draco watched her, feeling uneasy from the way she masked her pain just because of him.

"Too bad...nice try though." Draco said walking towards her.

Before Jade went to argue with him, he flipped her into his arms and started to carry her down the hallway. Jade burned in embarrassment having him carry her to the Hospital Wing as a few students stared them in curiosity and amazement. It was as if Voldemort was the one carrying Harry Potter; the sight was absolutely bizarre. Jade had her arms around his neck and noted the blood creeping up his neck to his cheeks. Was she that heavy or did he like her that much? He looked at her and Jade glanced away and cursed herself for being caught staring at him.

"So what was going on? Why was that kid running?" Jade asked, finding an excuse to look at him again. Draco smirked and began telling her what had happened.

"Caught him smoking in the bathroom. Slytherin obviously, but an idiot nonetheless." Draco told her.

"Oh." Jade said keeping her eyes locked on his. He looked away after a while.

"I wanted to thank you…for my brother. I also wanted to apologize for going off about you like that. It was very rude and out of line for me to say. You're not a dirty scum." Jade said quietly. She couldn't meet his eyes. She was too embarrassed to apologize to him even though she was sincere about it. He sighed.

"You don't have to apologize to me Jade. You were absolutely right. I am the dirtiest scum there is because I tried to blackmail you to get you to agree on a stupid date. I should have known better, so I should be the one to apologize. I should have respected that you didn't want to have anything to do with me but I pestered you instead." He told her.

He entered the Hospital Wing and was completely oblivious to the awe on Jade's face. Madame Pomferey saw them come in and she hurried towards them asking a million questions per minute. Draco explained as she mended Jade's ankle and it was over quicker than Madame Pomferey's questions.

"There you are. All brand new. Be careful and take care of yourself child. You, Hermione and the rest of the girls are the only help I have." Madame Pomferey said.

"I will. Goodbye and thank you." Jade said as they walked out of the Hospital Wing.

"When did you start volunteering for Pomferey?" Draco asked as they walked side by side.

"2 years ago. McGonagall told us that it would work to our advantage if we were serious about a career in Healing." Jade told him.

"What type of Healer do you want to be?" he asked. He liked her company. He always did but he never spoke so casually to her. He was either insulting her or trying to ask her on a date…which would always end badly.

"Ah! I want to heal children. I love children." Jade said seeing him wrinkle his nose.

"Children? What's so special about them?" he asked seeing her look at him as if he were missing something.

"I love children! I absolutely adore them! I mean I know they can be difficult sometimes but it's really not their fault. They have so much to learn." Jade said.

"Why? Why do you like them?" he asked.

He watched her explain to him why she loved children and was fascinated by the way she spoke. He remembered sitting during meals, watching her talk to her siblings, Mudblood and Potter and wondered what in the world she spoke about that got her eyes to light up and her to smile so broadly. The way she expressed things with her hands was something Draco would take the liberty to watch almost every day whenever he had the chance. It was as if she were making her hands dance while she spoke.

"So what do you want to be when you leave Hogwarts?" Jade asked. She felt uncomfortable only speaking about herself.

Draco thought about this one. "Well there are a few things I want to do…but only I know." He said.

"Like what?" Jade asked.

"It's quite complicated." Draco told her.

"I think you've been spending too much time with Crabbe and Goyle lately. You think no one would be able to understand don't you?" Jade asked seeing him nod.

"That's exactly it. No one will understand." He said. He stopped in front of Flitwick's classroom and handed her, her books.

"Thank you." Jade said seeing him smile at her.

"I enjoyed whatever time I had with you." he said stepping back.

"Oh…yes. Of course. So did I." Jade replied.

"Goodbye Jade." He said. Jade frowned. She didn't want him to leave. She was actually enjoying his company.

He disappeared at a corner and Jade shook her head, hitting herself on the head wondering what was wrong with her.