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Chapter 9

Draco kept pacing outside the main doors of Westvale High. She was five minutes late. Did she lose the address? Did she ever travel to muggle world before? These thoughts filled his head. He was about to send another message through his owl when he was physically knocked over to the ground halting his current thoughts.

"Umph," he grunted trying to get the person off him. He was lucky whoever it was, was fairly light.

"O I am so sorry, I was never that great at apparating," he heard the familiar voice saying, while she tried to get off him.

He smiled inwardly, helping her untangle herself from him.

" I see you made it, " he drawled, with no heat in it.

She smiled shyly at him and gasped when she turned to face Westvale High. It was no Hogwarts, but compared to Muggle schools it was quite impressive. The tall building stood strong in front of. Something about this place felt like magic. It had an ancient kind of look, much similar to Hogwarts. Then again, a lot of old castles were used as boarding schools. As if on impulse she grabbed his hand and gave a tiny squeak giddy with childlike excitement.

"O it's wonderful!" she said sighing, and dragging him up the stairs to the door. She stopped suddenly as if aware of her actions. She let go of his hand quickly much to Draco's slight disappointment.

"I am just so excited," she said, looking at him with an expression filled curiosity, amazement, and wonder.

Draco gave her a small smile, reserved just for her. He knew the staff would have fainted if they saw it.

"Come on let's go inside," he said opening the doors for her. She smiled again, following him.

He walked with her down the hallways. There were only a few students left wandering around. Most had gone home after exams. He kept walking around the corner, not realizing he had lost his companion in the process. He was about to say something when he heard another excited squeak from behind him. She stood there with hands in her mouth, her eyes twinkling with excitement. He turned back and walked two classrooms down to see what she was gasping about.

It was the computer room. He chuckled, nodding his head.

"It's just like Harry described! These compotators!" she exclaimed, putting her hand away from her mouth. "Can you really do all that with the iternitet?" she asked, seriously.

He tried his best to keep his laughter in check at her words. She didn't know what she did to him, evoking emotions he had tried to push away for so long. It seemed like smiles came naturally to him when he was with her.

"Yes the internet is a fascinating invention," he replied, smiling at her. "Would you like to try it?" he added.

"O would you? I have never had a muggle artefact in my life. I mean I have seen some over at Harry and Ginny's and Mr. Weasley had let me touch the radio once. It was almost like little beanies were talking through them," she said excitedly, following Draco in the lab.

She was babbling but Draco didn't mind. He grabbed a chair for and pulled on for himself next to it. He instructed her on turning the computer on. She was fascinated with the mouse. Her eyes shone brighter, as she watched the pictures change in front of her on the screen. She screamed in delight when Draco showed her a youtube video. Her actions warmed his heart. He was about to show her another video when a cough at the door caused him to look up.

It was Mr. Smith, the Principal of the school. "Mr. Smith," he acknowledged addressing the man. He was an older man. He was clean shaven unlike his previous headmaster, but he had the same twinkle in his eyes. It made Draco quite uncomfortable sometimes.

" Mr. Malfoy," Mr. Smith nodded at him. " I was wondering if you would like to join us at the Staff Party. I know you don't usually attend them, but I do always have to try my luck don't I? Besides I am sure the pretty lady would enjoy it," he said, winking at Luna.

Draco scowled from his chair behind her. O that old man was just as manipulative as Dumbledore. He knew if Luna asked him he couldn't say no. And the way she was smiling at the invitor told him she wanted to go. He sighed. He couldn't blame Luna. She was probably interested in how muggles act. But why, on merlins name did he have to be surrounded by manipulative old bastards.

" We will be there in a while," he said, scowling again at the gleeful expression of his Principal.

"Excellent, See you there," said the old man, chuckling as he headed out again.

He turned to Luna expecting to see her smile at his decision but was stopped to see her looking thoughtfully at him.

" You don't have to go you know? These lessons are more than enough for me," she started, but Draco stopped her with a gesture of his hand.

" Don't. I want to take you to see the grounds. It's not as big as Hogwarts, but there is a beautiful garden at the back which I think you might like," he said, trying not to come out as a mushy goofball.

Her eyes sparkled again, and she didn't argue. " I would like that," she said, simply, squeezing his hands that were on top of hers on the mouse. He hadn't realized he had forgotten to take it off hers.

'You did that on purpose. "Forgotten" my ass' his conscience berated him. He rolled his eyes and helped her turn the computer off.

Luna was dressed in muggle clothes Hermione had bought for her. The jeans hugged her hips, and the black coat really brought out her pale skin tone. He noticed she had some eyeliner on and some lip gloss. It accentuated her natural beauty. Her hair was tied up in a bun. He sighed as they headed towards the doors leading them to the grounds outside in the back. He felt at ease being with her. No facade was necessary nor did they last once she started talking to him.

He pushed the door open for her, and she smiled at him, waling ahead and descending down the stairs to the garden. All the staff were dining and were packed in small groups on the luscious green grass.

He saw several heads turn as they entered in the party. Most had identical shocked expressions to see him at the party. Luna oblivious to this reached out for his hand. It was almost like an unconscious gesture for her that bugged him to no end. In a good way ofcourse.

"Aren't you going to introduce me to your friends?" she asked.

"They are not my friends but I will introduce you to my colleagues if that's what you want," he said, his eyes softening as he looked at her.

"And then we can see the flower garden yes?" she said still holding his hand as he led them to see the Mr. Todd the Geography teacher.

" We can go now if you like," he muttered under his breath.

"What was that? I didn't quite catch that," she asked, her eyes widening at all the different muggle clothing around her. It was so interesting.

" Umm this is Mr. Todd. Mr. Todd my friend Luna," he introduced the two of them, sighing in relief to be able to get out of the spot.

He glared at M. Todd when Luna smiled at the geography teacher. Something in him, was making him feel very possessive of her. 'Whoa' he thought. ' Possessive? No definitely not. Protective, maybe, after all Mr. Todd had quite the reputation with the female staff and Draco was quite aware of his surroundings. He just didn't want his friend to get hurt. Yes, he reasoned with himself that sounded much better.

He steered Luna away from him. He was about to introduce her to one of the history teachers, when he felt a tap on his shoulder.

He turned around quickly, causing Luna to almost lose balance from holding his hand. " Sorry," he said holding her quickly to keep her from falling.

"It's alright," she said, giving him a smile.

" O my Mr. Malfoy you made it," said an annoying voice in front of him. Draco gave the person before him a cold gaze. Miranada Summers looked much different from Luna in her short pink dress. Her face was caked with makeup, and Draco could not help but sneer at her appearance.

"Ms. Summers, " he greeted not bothering to shake hands. He didn't bother introducing Luna, but Miranda Summers was quicker.

" I am Miranda and you are?" she asked Luna, with a fake smile on her face hand her hand out to her.

Luna smiled genuinely shaking it. " Nice to meet you. I am Luna," she said.

"Luna! What an interesting name," Summers replied with a fake smile.

" Yes now that we are all introduced I need to show Luna something," Draco interrupted the conversation.

"Do you really? I was hoping she would come with me and hang out with us girls for a while," she said smiling sweetly at the blond. But Draco didn't miss how the smile didn't reach her eyes.

Luna looked at Draco expectantly. She could tell there was something strange going on between the two colleagues. Draco was rather stiff.

" You can go if you want, Meet me back here in five minutes," he whispered, bending his head so she was the only one who heard him.

She nodded. " I will be careful," she whispered back quietly as if sensing the worry in his words. She walked over with Summers, after discreetly giving a gentle squeeze to his hands.

He watched her leave, his eyes following her as she tried to keep her with Summers. He sighed and headed over to get some drinks for both of them. He had poured pink crush, for Luna's drink, wondering what she would think of a muggle drink. He was pouring some coke for himself, when he heard that nerve wrecking scream.

He recognized it right away, and started running towards where he had seen Miranda lead Luna behind the little shed. He saw lots of the female staff members running out in panic, Miranda along with them.

"Where is she?" he asked, grabbing her arm as she passed by him, his voice cold as ice. She flinched slightly at his expression. His animal instincts could sense guilt in her. But he would deal with her later, he needed to find Luna. "Where?" he asked again shaking her roughly.

She pointed her finger behind the shed, and fled from him as soon as he loosened the grip on her arms. He ran towards the spot, not wanting to lose time. His gasped as he noticed the red liquid all over the floor. The change was instantaneous in his body. He gasped in pain when he felt his face changing.' No not now. ' his mind screamed. He still needed to find her.

He ran faster, his face transforming into the hideous creature he had wanted to hide so badly. The change was complete and he craved for blood.

"Draco," a voice penetrated his desire . No he couldn't hurt her. He noticed blond hair behind the bushes. He walked towards it, trying his best to fight his instincts. She laid there, her lips were pale as she lost blood quickly. A knife had pierced her back, and she was bleeding profusely. Her eyes were closed. He needed to help her. But he didn't if could control himself. What would she think?

'Draco ," she whispered again, her eyes slowly opening as if sensing him. He closed his eyes ready to feel the terrified expression on her face.

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