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In the morning, Jade heard Hermione and Ginny get ready for classes. She quietly listened to their conversation about yesterday night.
"He was so nice…it was odd. After you had to leave, he stood by and helped me with some of my potions problems. Do you think he's up to something?" Ginny asked Hermione.
Jade almost let out a growl but bit it back, listening to Hermione's response.
"I don't see why he can't be nice to you. He has been a prat all our lives here but I guess he's changed, I don't know, he's never nice to me." Hermione said.
"Then why is he so nice to me all of a sudden? That's so out of character for him." Ginny said.
"Beats me. Maybe he likes you." Hermione teased.
Jade waited for Ginny's 'ewwwww, gross!' comment but heard nothing. She heard Hermione giggle and apologize. Ginny probably looked horrified or extremely disgusted. This made Jade feel a tad bit better. At least Draco wasn't going to get what he wanted.
"Jade." Jade heard Hermione call lightly.
"What?" Jade asked.
Hermione pulled the drapes back and smiled at Jade. "Morning!" Hermione said brightly.
"Don't do that." Jade said sitting up.
"What happened to you? Why are you in such a bad mood?" Hermione asked. Jade answered with a gruff and walked away, into the bathroom.
When Jade reached the Great Hall she walked over to the Slytherin table and sat down in front of Draco who raised his eyebrows at her.
"Where did you leave off to last night and what the hell was your problem? Embarrassing me in front of her like that." Draco asked as Jade started helping herself to some toast.
"I'm sure she found your Dumbledore printed boxers as adorable as you do. Pass the Prophet if you're finished." Jade said, stuffing the toast in her mouth.
"Here, it was so awkward when you left me alone. She looked at me as if I was up to something." Draco said handing her the Daily Prophet.
"Hmm, you don't say." Jade said opening the newspaper and immersing herself into the biased crap that Rita Seeker influenced.
Someone cleared their voice behind her and Jade shook her head. "Don't put yourself through this every day. I'm not going to change." Jade said, not bothering to turn around.
"Miss Harper, you will comply with the rules every day just like everyone else does." Snape said as Jade gave a rough sigh. She slammed the newspaper down and stalked off towards the Gryffindor table to finish up her breakfast.
"She's beautiful. She has long…thick red hair that looks like silk. Her eyes are so brown and chocolaty. The way her pink lip gloss sparkles as she talks." Draco droned.
Jade sat there with Draco in his Head Boy's bedroom. The room was thick with the afternoon's smoke. Draco took a drag and smiled, breathing out.
"You're so pathetic." Jade said seeing him nod.
"I know…but she's so amazing. She's angry and terrifying, but I find it so sexy." He breathed.
Jade sat uncomfortably in her seat and played with the string in her pants. "So? I'm angry and terrifying, what's the bloody difference?" Jade asked. She watched him loosen his tie and loosen a button.
"There's a big difference. She's an actual woman." Draco said.
"I'm a woman." Jade said quickly.
Draco gave her a look of serious doubt and snorted. "If you're a woman, I'm a monkey's uncle." He said.
"Monkey's don't deserve to be related to you in any way, mongrel." Jade snapped, taking a long drag.
In the next few weeks, Jade kept mostly to herself, trying to be enthusiastic about Draco's pursuit. He told her about every update and Jade tried to be happy for him but she felt as if she was going to lose him. He had started to become friends with Ginny, but took things as slowly as he could. He wanted her the traditional way, which to Jade, made no sense. He dragged her to places where Ginny would be and just sat there as the two chatted away about nothing in particular. It was the worst thing in the world to be with them. Jade favored to be locked up with Snape, McGonagall, Filch and Mrs. Norris than watch those two talk and blush. Hermione grabbed Jade one day and asked if Jade knew anything that was going on between Draco and Ginny.
"That's none of my business Mione. You have to ask Ginny about it, because Draco asked me not to tell anyone about this." Jade said seeing Hermione nod.
"Ginny actually tells me everything every day, but I'm afraid Jade. I don't know Malfoy as well as you do and I know you're my friend. If he has any hidden agenda behind this-"
"Trust me Mione, he is completely smitten over her than himself. He's a pathetic little bitch." Jade said seeing Hermione flinch at this inappropriate use of term.
"Er, well I guess no one has to worry about it then. They look pretty happy. She's been looking really happy lately. If Malfoy isn't out to kill her or use her for anything, I guess it's good for Ginny. Although I'm not sure I can say the same for Ron and Harry." Hermione said shaking her head.
Jade snorted. She wasn't sure if she should be irritated about Ron and Harry's disapproval or happy about it. She thought about Draco's happiness and shook her head, thinking of the right answer.
"Tell them to fuck each other and jump into the Black Lake."
"Right. Anyways, tomorrow is Hogsmeade! Ron asked me to the Valentine's Ball. A bit late that one, but I need a dress for the occasion. Will you come with me to select something?" Hermione asked seeing the horrified look on Jade's face.
"You're asking me to assist you for a gown? Are you fucking out of your mind Mione? No way!" Jade said but Hermione interjected on Jade's mini rampage.
"Unless someone's asked you to Hogsmeade!" Hermione said. Jade narrowed her eyes at the Head Girl and pointed a finger at her. "You can smoke all you want tomorrow. I'll even buy you a few Firewhiskeys. Anything you want to eat, drink, smoke, it's all on me." Hermione said seeing Jade brighten up.
"Seriously?" Jade asked.
"Yes! Seriously! Besides, Ginny's ditching me for your Draco. She'll spend the whole day with him, and I don't have anyone else to go with." Hermione said.
"Fine, I'll come with you, but don't expect me to be so helpful. I'm blind to fashion; I have no sense of it at all." Jade said.
"Fashion is not a requirement in our friendship. I'm nearly as much foreign to it as you are Jade. Anyways, I have an Arithmacy exam in a few minutes, I'll see you tomorrow!" Hermione said leaving as Jade gave her a nod.
"I'll be in detention if you need me!" Jade said.
"What for?" Hermione asked.
"They found out it was me who fed the Squid during midnights. I was bored and drunk." Jade said.
Hermione shook her head and waved to Jade. "Goodbye Jade."