The Werewolf's Daughter

30: The morning after the night before

'Eurgh, Draco it's soo cold in here today!' Maya said, moving closer to what she thought was her boyfriend.

'Umm, Maya….I love you, but could you please take your hands off my butt and boobs?'

Maya sat up, startled. 'Shit, sorry Hermione!'

Hermione laughed. 'No problem. Most action I'll probably see in a while!'

Maya laughed too. 'What about Viktor? No action from him?' she said, wriggling her eyebrows.

Hermione's face changed. 'I like Viktor…as a friend. He likes me a bit more, I think. There was a moment last night when he scared me a little bit Maya.'

'What? What happened?'

'We were walking around the entrance hall and he kept trying to pull me off in the direction of the broom closet. He really didn't like that I kept saying no. I was scared he wasn't going to listen to me.'

'Ok, but you said Ron made you cry, and he was the dick?'

'The only reason Viktor stopped trying to pull me in there was because Ron came out of the Great Hall. Then, when I tried to thank Ron and tell him what was going on, he started shouting at me. He told me I was a traitor for going out with Viktor. He was so annoyed at me, he couldn't even see that I was crying before he started shouting at me. Harry came out then and I told them both to leave. That's when you came out.'

'Hermione, I'm so sorry. You like Ron, don't you?'

'I don't even know Maya. Honestly, he can be so dense sometimes.'

'That's ok – you're allowed to fall for someone who is different to you. To be honest Hermione, I think Ron likes you too. People at my school when I was little always used to say if a boy was chasing a girl and pulling her hair, it usually meant he liked her!'

'That's terrible' gasped Hermione. 'So we should expect abuse from someone that likes us?'

'I didn't say I agreed 'Mione, just that it rings true here. But no, you should not expect abuse. Have you ever thought about telling Ron?'

'Well, last night when I wanted to tell him about Viktor I thought that if he comforted me, maybe I would be able to tell him then. Instead you comforted me and I'm telling you instead.'

'Mione, I'm sorry. That's two complete arseholes you've had to deal with, within minutes of each other. Look, stay away from Viktor ok? If he comes near you, you tell me and I'll deal with him. As for Ron, I don't think he's going to stop being an idiot any time soon, but I think you should try and find him today – tell him what happened and tell him how you feel. This tip toeing around each other is just silly ok?'

Hermione nodded. 'So, what happened with you and Draco?'

'What do you mean?'

'Maya, you were crying too and you're never usually without Draco. I put two and two together.'

'We got a little hot and heavy outside an-'

'Oh my god, did Draco hurt you?'

'No, I think I hurt him.' Hermione looked confused so Maya continued. 'I asked if we could come here and he said no, he didn't think it was for the best and that we might both regret it if we did. We had been drinking and I knew what would happen if we came up here together.'

'You wanted to?'

'Well, I did last night. Now, I'm just glad Draco had some sense. He did hurt me though, not physically, but when he said we would regret it happening, I took it that he would regret anything happening with me. I shouted at him and left him there, telling him not to follow me in case he did something he regretted. I'm so horrible sometimes.' She wailed.

'Maya, you aren't horrible – you were drinking, your emotions are everywhere. Plus, you and Draco are quite serious. That probably makes your emotions even worse.'

Maya was crying silently. 'I wouldn't blame Draco if he never talks to me again you know? I'm still a little bit mad at him as well…he didn't want me 'Mione!'

'Maya, you know that's not true. He was being a gentleman – typical Draco. Maya, do you know what could have happened? I'll give you a scenario. You and Draco had sex, you're both drunk – but you're worse. The next morning, you wake up next to him and don't know what happened. You have no idea if you said yes or no – and Draco's life could be ruined because you don't know if he raped you. Think about it, Maya – think what he's just gone through with Adela's accusations. Even if you had evidence in your memories – Draco could still be in trouble because you would be classed as "too drunk to consent". Is that really what you want?'

'No, of course not. I hadn't thought about it that way.'

'Another scenario…you both wake up happy that you had sex…. but because you were both drunk you forgot all about protection and you are then a teen mum.'

'Alright, jeez Hermione! Nightmares or what?'

'Well, if that is what it takes to make you see Draco was in the right…I'm not saying you're wrong, but you just need to be a bit more sensible. Listen to him more ok?'

Maya nodded and then winced 'Oww.'

'Aww is your head sore?' Maya didn't answer, instead she got out of the bed.

'Oh…I think I'm going to be sick!' and she ran to the bathroom, where she promptly threw up the Christmas meal, they had last night.

Hermione laughed to herself 'So glad I didn't have anything to drink last night.'

Maya came out of the bathroom about 30 minutes later to find Hermione dressed in her dress from the night before, munching on toast. 'You are far too cheery for this time of morning.' she mumbled.

Hermione smirked. 'I'm going to go back to the common room. Can I trust you'll be ok?'

'Yes. I'll be back soon.' She said to her friend, pulling on her dress from the night before and putting her winter cloak over the top of it.

Hermione nodded and left the room. Maya thought about having some breakfast but soon changed her mind as her stomach felt queasy again just at the thought of food. Instead, she gathered everything up and made her way out of the room. There was a shortcut to the Gryffindor Common Room but she decided to go the long way around instead, just to think about what she was going to say to Draco.

As she passed an empty classroom, she heard voices inside. Normally she would have just ignored this, but she heard Draco's name and that made her stop.

'Yes, I always knew he would come running back to me. He was never really with that girl and after she treated him that way last night, he snapped. I mean, as if he would want to have sex with some inferior witch, anyway right? Especially when he knew I was waiting for him. He found me straight after the ball and we…well, I'll not give all the details away.'

Maya felt like her heart had stopped. He had gone to her? He was so mad at her, he had gone running to Pansy Parkinson. Maya had to force herself to move and when she next looked up, she found herself staring at the tree where they had first spoke. She sank to her knees, not caring about how cold the ground was, and cried. After about 30 minutes, she felt like she couldn't feel her legs – they were so cold. She stood up and wrapped her cloak around her whole body, before she moved over to the tree and sat down again. Now staring out over the frozen lake.

'Maya?' a voice said from behind her.

Maya started and whipped her head around. 'What do you want?' she asked, coldly.

'You're still mad at me.' He sighed 'Maya, I am so sorry for last night. I just knew I couldn't – not that I didn't want to, believe me but I couldn't.' he was practically pleading for her to forgive him.

'Oh, so you couldn't possibly do anything with me, but Pansy was a yes?' she cried.

'Maya' he started, trying to defend himself when he finally realised what she had actually said.

'What are you talking about? What about Pansy?'

'I just overheard her Draco, when I was on my way back to the common room to APOLOGISE TO YOU! Bragging about how after I treated you sooo badly you went straight to her. She was telling them that you slept with her.' The last sentence came out in a hoarse whisper, and Maya felt herself curling up, blocking Draco out.

'Maya. I swear to you, I did not go anywhere near Pansy last night. She came to try and talk to me, she blocked me from chasing after you, but I pushed her away. I guessed what she wanted, but believe me it was a firm no.' Maya didn't say anything, so Draco sat down next to her and tried to put an arm around her, but she flinched away from me. 'Maya, I'm sorry for what I said to you last night. It all came out wrong – I know you didn't really want to have sex last night, which is why I said no. I am sorry for that. I won't apologise for something I haven't done though. I never touched Pansy and believe me, I would rather go and kiss the giant squid before I touched Pansy with a barge pole.'

Maya lifted her head from her arms and looked up at him; his grey eyes which she would have once called cold and steely, were bright and warm, yet worried as he stared down at her. Her eyes were a watery mess. Her face was a mess. 'I don't know what's wrong with me.' She whispered.

'What do you mean?' Draco asked, confused.

'I mean that I'm all over the place. Hormones.' she said, as if that was an explanation.

'Ok. Well, I'm in the same boat. I promise. Maya, you have no idea how much I love you and want you every day, but it won't happen. Not right now – I respect you, and us, far too much. I made a promise to you last year – that ring on your finger is proof of that. I stand by that promise, ok?'

Maya nodded. 'I was actually coming to say sorry to you when I overheard Pansy. I promise. Hermione had made me see sense. Well, she gave me two nightmare scenarios that made me see sense. Draco, why can we not just get through a few months with no drama? Why has Pansy reared her ugly head again?'

'I don't know. Look, if you don't believe me, I can show you. I can prove to you that I did no wrong.' He stood up and held his hand out for Maya. She took his hand and stood up too. 'Jeez Maya, how long have you been out here? You're freezing!'

'Hours I think' she said, shivering.

'Let's get you inside and warmed up.'

They made their way back in to the castle, past Pansy and her group of friends, all staring at Draco and Maya angrily. 'Oh, so you come to me last night and now you've gone back to her?' she shouted after them. Maya tried to turn back around but Draco gripped her hand. 'Just come with me, I will prove she is lying.'

Maya nodded and continued to follow Draco until she found herself in the boy's dormitory. They were alone and Draco made Maya sit down on the bed, with his covers wrapped around her. They smelled like him – the smell was so yummy.

'Ok, remember this?' he asked her, taking a small basin out of his drawer.

Maya gasped. 'Your pensieve – you use it?'

'Of course, I do' he chuckled. 'Now, let me show you what happened after you stormed off last night.'

Maya nodded and they both went into his memory. They entered just as Maya stormed off; the real Maya winced at memory Maya's face. 'God I look so wasted!' she hissed.

'You were pretty drunk.' He chuckled 'I wasn't complaining to be honest…until you tried to take my trousers off in the courtyard and get me to take you to bed…and even then, I wasn't complaining, just not going to let you do that.'

Maya blushed and they went back to then memory. Maya watched as Draco ran after Maya; just as he got to the door he was blocked by Pansy.

'Draco how are you?' she asked, trying to be seductive. Maya snorted.

'Move Pansy.'

'That's not very nice.'

'I'm not trying to be nice, I'm trying to get away from you.' He said, moving her out of the way. The look on Pansy's face was murderous. As he finally got her out of the way, he hurried into the entrance hall, but Maya was nowhere to be seen. He knew he wouldn't be able to see her again tonight, so he headed to bed. The next part of his memory was him lying in bed, listening to Ron ranting about Hermione and Krum. Then it went dark – Draco had fallen asleep.

'Draco…I'm sorry. For everything. What's wrong with me? You're constantly here, constantly having to reassure me, and I just keep fucking everything up. Why would I believe Pansy at all?' she asked, finally thinking logically.

'You were upset and hearing Pansy just validated your anger I think.' Draco said, looking down at her. 'I'm sorry for last night.'

'Don't be sorry – it's not your fault. Hermione gave me two scenarios this morning of what could have happened if I got my stupid way – 1. I might have been confused and not known what had happened – that could have meant trouble for you. 2. I end up a teen mum – that definitely would have meant trouble for you.'

'Wow, she brought out the big guns huh?' he said, smirking. He was glad Maya was finally seeing his reasoning and understanding it.

'I don't want to be a mum; I don't want you to regret anything and I don't want to do something just because I was stupid drunk.'

Draco kissed her. 'Am I forgiven then?' he asked.

'Nothing to forgive' she responded, kissing him back. 'Draco, I'm really tired. Do you mind if I go for a sleep?' she asked.

'No, I'm quite tired too.' He answered. Maya got up to go to the girl's dormitory. 'Where are you going?' he asked.

'To bed.' She answered confused.

'You can stay here if you want?'

Hid bed did look comfy. 'But, we just had that whole conversation about not-'

'I didn't ask you to do anything Maya, I just said you can sleep here. I think we can manage that.'

Maya smiled and made her way to the boy's bathroom, where she summoned her pyjamas. She changed into them, draping her dress across Draco's chest at the bottom off his bed and got in. Draco got in next to her, also in pyjamas, and cuddled her. 'You really are cold love. I hope you're ok.'

Maya shivered again 'I am now.' She answered.