The reader of the week- Raven that flies at night. Thank you so much for reviewing and don't forget that if you want to be the reader of the week all you have to do is review and if you are a guest then just give me a name to use. Also the whole kicking leg scene was inspired by When Stars Collide by Mavynn. Check out her story too! I think this might just be my favorite chapter to date. So I'm super excited to know what you guys think. Enjoy!
My mother put a hand on my shoulder and led me to the car. I grudgingly took a seat and looked out the window. I became engulfed in sadness as I watch the familiar trees and gates pass by into a blur. I wiped my eyes as tears started threatening to come out. Five minutes into the car drive, my mother cleared her throat. I turned to face her as did my father. "Draco, sweetie, we have a business party at 6' today and we need you to attend" she forenamed. After seeing my distressed expression she rephrased "you only have to be there for a while." I silently agreed, hopeless.
A few minutes and a couple awkward silences later, we arrived at Malfoy Manor. I hopped out of the car and walked solemn into the mansion. I took off and ran into my bedroom and immediately owled Harry, Ron, and Hermione.
Hey guys,
I was wondering if we could meet up somewhere? I already miss you guys and Hogwarts. Want to meet up at The Three Broomsticks? Let me know as soon as possible.
Your friend,
Draco
As the note flew away I got busy getting ready for my parents business party. I chose to wear a black suit with a red tie. I started to gel my hair and brush my hair back until I stopped looked in the mirror.
This isn't me. This is too strict.
I picked up a pair of scissors and a comb. Shakily, I lifted the scissors to my hair and chopped off a little bit of my hair. I sighed feeling free and continued to cut until I was satisfied. Finally, I combed back my hair into a quiff hairstyle. I looked into the mirror once again and saw someone different. I saw me.
I came downstairs to get some water and I saw my parents in the kitchen. I braced myself for my new hair decision as I walked into the kitchen. My mother gasped and dropped her cup of tea. My father chocked and went into a fit of coughing. I casually shrugged and filled a glass of water. Dobby rushed in with a broom and started to sweep up the mess. He went to go and make another cup of tea for mother until I sighed and felt remorse for him. He has done so much for my family already. I stopped him and took the glass from him and filled it myself. "Thank you Dobby" I said with a warm smile. He nodded eagerly and ran out of the room with a smile on his face.
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That night at the party, I sat at the dining table until guests started to arrive. I watched as the Goyles, the Crabbes, the Zabinis, and the Parkinsons strolled in. At last the last guests arrived: the Greengrass family. Much to my surprise, they brought their daughter Astoria. I barely gave her a second look before looking back down at the ground.
She took a seat beside me as I heard my parents and Astoria's chitchat. "Don't worry...same with my own...Ravenclaw!...who knew?" At this point I cocked an eyebrow and turned to face her. I could tell she overheard too because she turned to look at the window beside her. It was until this moment that I could recognize that I saw her from somewhere before.
She is the girl from the staircase the other day!
I stared at her in awe and was shocked to find out that she is just as beautiful as the day I looked at her for the first time- wait, did I say she looked beautiful? I meant as a friend. My cheeks started to heat up and she started to take notice. Really? Now!? I mentally cursed myself. Just as I started to cool down I felt a sharp pain in my leg. She just kicked me! I swung around to face her and she smirked at me and pointed innocently to her cheeks, making fun of my uncontrollable blushing. Holding back a laugh, I kicked her back. Her jaw dropped slightly, playfully.
I laughed and held out my hand. "I'm Draco Malfoy" I said. She shook my hand "I'm Astoria Greengrass." I asked her if she was in her first year of Hogwarts and nodded her head. Suddenly this party wasn't as boring as I thought it would be. We talked the night away and slowly all the party goers had left and it was just Astoria and I left. "Astoria, it's time to go!" her mother cooed from she doorway. She sadly departed after giving me a warm hug and as embarrassing as it was, I smelt her. She smelled rain and old books. To others it might've been an okay smell but to me, it was perfect.
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The next morning I woke up and styled my hair back into the quiff I had last night and went for a walk. The sun was bright and birds were chirping, which they never do. It was odd but I felt strangely better about staying here for the next month. Astoria and I met up several more time that summer and we had exchanged about a million letters. My parents left me in complete isolation, which in my case, was absolutely fine by me. We also had plans to meet up when school had started. Plans with Harry, Hermione, and Ron got completely foiled because we couldn't manage to talk to Harry. The next thing I knew I was standing at Kings Cross station getting ready for my second year of Hogwarts.
I am ready.