"Draco." You catch up to Draco as you see him on his way to breakfast.
"Good morning, Darcie!"
"Um, hear, I forgot to give this back to you last night." You said taking out his school robe from your bag.
"Thanks." He slipped it into his own bag.
"Draco, I saw the comic you drew. It was in the pocket."
"You…? Oh, no. Um, I…"
"Don't worry! I think it's cute! You were that jealous of someone who I like as a friend, nothing more?" you said laughing.
"I was NOT jealous!"
"Then why did you have him as the bad guy'?"
"I-I, don't say anything, okay?"
"Okay, Draco, jea-"
"You just said something!" Draco said grabbing your elbow.
"Sor-"
"Darcie!"
"Malfoy! Get away from her!" Aileen and Sarah ran up the corridor.
"Girls, he's not bothering me, he's…."
"It's okay, I have to go." Draco said. "I'll see you later." He whispered into your ear and walked into the great hall.
"What was that about?"
"Nothing."
"Why is he always trying to talk to you?"
You shrug, blushing slightly.
"What did he want today?"
"He didn't. I needed to give him something back. So I-"
"And what would that be?"
"Sarah, why are you interrogating me?"
"Why are you defending him?"
"I-"
"Defending who?" Ron, Harry and Hermione had now joined the group.
"Malfoy." Aileen said.
"You're also defending him now?"
"What is with you lately?"
"Nothing!"
"Ya, right! Come on, Darcie! You came in after curfew, last night, and you had his school robe on."
"What is going on!"
"Darcie! You spent time with him? Alone? He's a SLYTHERIN!!!"
"So?"
"So? So? He's a…"
"Shut up Ron, I know you think he's a git. He thinks you are one to, so shut up!"
"Darcie…"
"Hey, he doesn't like any of you, but he's not telling me I can't be friends with you." You start to stomp away.
"Darcie! Don't get mad!"
"Is it that time of month? You know, PMS?"
"RON!"
"What?"
"Do you have no control?!"
"Wesley? Control? I think not!" Draco, Crabbe and Goyle had come out of the Great Hall. You shoot him a glair that clearly say; Draco, be nice!' Draco looked down.
"Buzz off, Malfoy. This would have never happened if it weren't for you." Harry said coldly.
"Watch it Potter. I didn't do anything."
"Draco's right, guys. I could have chosen to say no and go strait to Gryffindor tower. I chose to walk with Draco last night, so don't blame him, blame me if you need to point a finger."
"Ya, I'm innocent!"
"Shut up, Draco, your not helping!"
"Why would you WANT to be around HIM?"
"What? Jealous Potter?"
you gave a cry of frustration and walked away.
Usually you sit with Harry and Ron in Divination, but today you sat by yourself on the other side of the room. "And for next class, I want you to write a twenty page report on tea leaves. Class dismissed." You gather your things and start to leave. "Miss Riddle, can I have a word?"
"Yes Professor."
"Sit." She said motioning to a chair. You sit. When the room had cleared of students, Trelawney closed the door and sat a crossed from you. "Miss Riddle, What's wrong?"
"What do you mean?"
"You are my best student, Miss Riddle, you have the gift but you didn't even try to hide the fact you weren't trying today. And you sat alone. You don't have to be sidekick to know something's bothering you." You look down. "Do you wish to share what's on your mind?"
"So much has been happening. I don't really know what to make of it."
"Hmm, Hear, drink this." She handed a teacup. You drink it and she takes the cup into her hands. "Well, your life is full of much. No wonder you are moody and confused."
"What does it say?"
"Someone new has come into your life, someone who is father-like, a relationship has gone to the next level and your friends are not understanding it."
"Yes."
"And on top of that there is another fighting for your heart. One who is keeping himself a secret. And…"
"And what?"
"You have a partial Grim. There is more, but it is to jumbled to make out."
"I-a, I have to go to my next class."
"Good luck with the Quidditch game next weekend. You will need it."
"Why would I need luck against Hufflepuff?"
"Darcie! Wait up!" Draco ran, huffing to catch up to you. You were headed down to Hagred's hut for class. You sped up a bit and tried to ignore him. "Darcie! Didn't you hear me?" you said nothing. "Come on! Why are you so mad?"
"I know you don't like them, but you could respect them!"
"Potter?"
"Hey, if you want to be my boy, then you'll have to respect my friends."
"Okay, you win, I'll respect them."
"Good. You can put your arm around me now, I won't bite… now." You giggled.
Draco slipped his arm around your waist, as you came into the clearing were the class was gathering.
"DARCIE!!"
"What, Ron?"
"Why is HIS arm around you?" asked Harry
"Don't start that again!"
"Why?!"
"Because, P-er, Harry, She's my girlfriend. I can't touch her?"
Harry was shocked at Draco calling him by his first name. "G-girlfriend?" he swallowed.
"Yes."
"Your going out with that git?!"
"Ron!" you shoot him a glair and he looks down.