After the battle, things almost got back to normal. With Draco gone, along with either all, or most of the DeathEaters, things were mostly quiet. Matt sat on the stone bench in the courtyard, with his fiancé by his side. She looked at him, and just said; "I love you, Matthew." Matt blushed, and kissed her on her forehead. "I love you, Pansy." he replied. Clearly, they did indeed love one another. They sat there, and watched as some of the students played with a newly tamed Fluffy. Later that day, Matthew had the centaurs gather in front of the school, and had a memorial service for all of the centaurs who died in the struggle. Afterwards, he invited them inside to share a meal with the student body. Of course, they accepted. After what happened, the centaurs became friendlier to humans, and let them venture into the Forbidden Forest with centaur guards.
Matt noticed "Scarface", who he now knew was Harry Potter, sitting with his head drooped. So, he went over, and sat down with him. "What's wrong, Harry?" asked Matt. "Nothing. You wouldn't understand." replied Harry. "Let me guess. I stole your thunder. You wanted to drive the DeathEaters away, didn't you?" asked Matt. "Yeah. It was supposed to be my job. I mean, I'm the boy-who-lived. I'm supposed to fight evil." said Harry in a frustrated tone. "Look at me, Harry. Be glad you didn't. Hermione woulda' died of a heart attack. She loves you, ya' know?" said Matt in a low tone, seeing as how Hermione was only 10 feet away. "She does?" asked Harry incredulously. Matt nodded his head. "You should go ask her out, mate." said Harry. Harry got up, and went over to Hermione. Then, right out of the blue, he turned her around, and laid a kiss right on her lips. She didn't pull away. In fact, she deepened it. "Success" whispered Matt to himself.
"Matt, did you just see Harry and Hermione?" asked an excited Pansy. "Yep. In fact, I'm responsible for that. I told Harry to do it because I knew she likes him." Matt said boastfully. They spent their weekend together. They knew they were going to be together for a long time.
Winter was upon them now, and most people were gone. They had gone home to be with their families. Matt couldn't go, because, well, his family is in America. And Pansy didn't go because Matt didn't go. She would have invited him home with her, but she knew her parents would react badly to her falling in love with a muggle-born. Pansy was just walking into the girl's lavatory, when Milicent Bulstroad walked up to her. "So, have you got any of his money, yet?" asked Milicent. "What are you talking about, Bulstroad?" asked Pansy. "Well, there's a rumor going around that you're only dating him for his money." replied Milicent. Pansy, realizing how bad the situation was, ran out of the lavatory to find Matt. When she found him, he was moping down the hall, towards Gryffindor Tower. "Hey, hot stuff. Where are you going?" asked Pansy cheerfully, trying to pretend nothing was wrong. "I don't know. Maybe to go get my money bags for you." replied Matt in a beaten voice. "Pansy, why? I loved you, and I trusted you. How could you do this to me?" asked Matt, almost sobbing, with a single tear running down his cheek. Pansy cringed when he said things in the past tense. "But, Matt it isn't true. It's just a -" she was cut off by Matt putting his hand over her mouth. "That's enough Pansy. I listened to you before. It's over." he mumbled as he strode away. Pansy stood there, motionless, feeling empty, and hollow. Then, tears started to form in the corners of her eyes. She turned, and ran down the hall. She headed to the entrance doors, and went out into the snow. She didn't know where she was going, but she didn't want to stay there at Hogwarts. She didn't even take the time to get her cloak, or her coat. She disappeared into the Forbidden Forest….
When Matt reached the Gryffindor Common Room, he sat himself down in one of the overstuffed chairs. He felt used, and betrayed. "Hey, Matt. Did you hear. That rumor about Pansy was started by that Bulstroad girl." said Harry. "What? So, Pansy, she didn't do any of those things?" asked Matt, looking almost cheerful. "Nope. All just a big lie." replied Harry. Matt was gone almost immediately. He went to the Slytherin dungeons, and asked if he could see Pansy. "Rhodes, you have a lot of nerve coming here." said Blaise Zambini. "Why? Where is she?" asked Matt, now looking worried. "We don't know. The last thing I heard, she was seen running into the Forbidden Forest without her coat or cloak." Blaise said, as Matt began to feel sick to his stomach. "Why haven't you gone to get her if you know where she went?" asked Matt. "Because, we weren't allowed to go after her. Snape forbade it. Matt ran to get his coat, his cloak, and an extra set for when he found her. Then, he headed to the Forest. Alone.
He could see her footprints in the snow, and followed them, until there was bare ground deep into the forest. He pulled out his wand, and said in a quieted voice; Lumos Solem. Out of his wand came a light as bright as the sun, and he headed off in search of Pansy. An hour later, he thought he heard crying. He ran towards the crying, and there he found her. But, she wasn't alone. Over her, there stood a dark, hooded figure. Matt pointed his wand at the figure, and asked; "Pansy, are you okay?" "Yeah. Just a little cold." she answered. He threw her the coat and cloak, and she quickly put them on. "Who are you, and why are you here?!" asked Matt to the cloaked figure. "Well, well, well. If it isn't one of young mister Potter's friends. Matt, is it?" said the hooded figure, in a voice like a snake's hiss. "Answer me!" yelled Matt. "Very well, young mister Rhodes." said the voice politely. The figure turned to him, and slowly, it lowered it's hood. Before Matt, there stood a man without a nose. Just 2 slits for nostrils. His eyes were cold, like a snake's eyes, and an aura of evil. "I have many names, but most just call me "he-who-must-not-be-named." I am Voldemort, and you will bow to me. Matt began to argue, when he felt his legs begin to bow. "Let Pansy go. You can keep me in her place." said Matt. Pansy looked at him disbelievingly. "I'm tempted by your offer, but no. I'll make you a better deal. Bring me Harry Potter, and I'll spare both of you. Disobey me, and you can watch her die first." said Voldemort. Matt looked down at the ground, then said it; "I'll do this that you have asked of me." Voldemort said he'd let Pansy go with him, but if he double crossed him, Pansy would die. They turned, and ran to the edge of the forest, where they stopped, and kissed. "I'm sorry Pansy. I should've listened to you. Please, forgive me, and take me back." begged Matt. She said nothing. She merely looked into his eyes, and kissed him. They then turned, and ran to the castle. Matt didn't want to give Voldemort Harry, but he had no choice. He would do whatever he had to to keep Pansy safe. They ran to Matt's dormitory.
Matt laid her down on his bed, and they kissed deeply. In moments, they had their cold cloaks and coats off, then they started on each others clothes. They didn't need to talk. They had both wanted this for a while now. As they lay there, looking at each other's naked bodies, they both smiled. Matt took her into his arms, and kissed her. He started to kiss down her neck. Her skin was so soft, and sweet, he just wanted to kiss every inch of her. He trailed kisses down to her breasts, taking time to care for each one, before he began to kiss further, and further down her belly. Then, he got to her dark curls. He went just a little further, and his lips found her virginal entrance. He looked up into her eyes, as he began his administrations to her nether lips. Her eyes remained focused on his, at least while they were opened. Then, he spread her legs wider, and found what he was looking for. As soon as he made contact with her clitoris, she arched her back, no longer able to keep her eyes open, as she began to have her first orgasm. Afterwards, he crawled back up her body, and kissed her, and asked if she was ready. When she nodded her head, he slowly moved his shaft to her virginal opening, and pushed in to her. He reached her barrier, and he kissed her deeply, as he pushed through it. She almost screamed into his mouth. He stopped, and she said "don't you dare stop." He went slowly at first, then, as she grew accustomed to his presence, he sped up a little. After 10 minutes, they both reached their climax together. They slept in each others arms the entire night. When they awoke the next day, he was still inside her. He got up, and got dressed, not wanting to wake her. For today was they day he had to bring Harry to the Forest…….
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