"Look at this, Weasley!" he shouted, holding out his left arm out to her, "Look at it! Have you seen it enough yet? Have you finally realized the truth?" The ebony of the tattoo held a striking contrast to his pale forearm. It was almost beautiful, in a twisted sort of way.

As if in a trance, the girl slowly reached out her hand. She paused, leaving her fingers hovering over the Dark Mark. "And what truth would that be?" She murmured, letting her hand fall back to her side.

"That I am a monster." His gray eyes pierced her as he gave his reply slowly. Lifting her head to meet his gaze, Ginny gave him a small smile and grasped his hand.

"No; you are far from it." Draco opened his mouth to protest her statement, but she began speaking again. "A monster," she whispered, "would not repent." She took a step toward him. "A monster would not be sorry for joining him." She took another step. "A monster would not admit he was a monster." She took one last step towards him, leaving only a few inches between their bodies. "And I would not love a monster." The Weaslette lifted her face towards his, pausing only for a moment before closing the space between them.

He jerked away, releasing her hand. "Whether you realize it or not, I am." His voice was low and cold. Pulling his sleeve down, the Malfoy heir stared at her for a moment before he turned his back to her. Before he walked away, he turned his head to see her crestfallen face. "Loving me is not wise, and I would suggest you did not do so."


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