CHAPTER 4: MAKE A SHADOW
What did you tell her? I just told her some girls needed my help. That's all. Yes that's all what else did you want me to tell her that we are actually sneaking there to spy on malfoy.
Mmmm no .but I mm I want to come with you guys. You know you can't they is no space in the cloak speaking of the cloak where is harry we have to go before curfew don't want to be caught out late .am here, am ready, we can go now.
The walk to the dungeons was a long, Hermione yes harry .i could be wrong here but are you okay you have been acting weird lately.
What do you mean?
I mean i don't know but you are always in thought more than usual and you are jumpy whenever malfoy is mentioned.
I don't know what you talking about , am not jumpy and am always in thought so u must be over thinking things harry.
If you say so you know you can tell me anything right am your best friend I won't judge. Hermione looked at harry with a questionable look, does he know something that I don't.
Sure harry .come one put on the cloak we are almost there we don't want any one seeing us here.
The door to the dungeons was hard to find Hermione and harry stood there staring at nothing but a well .okay so where is the door, i don't know harry it's my first time here .you and Ron were here before you should know where it is.
It was a long time ago and we were just following malfoy behind we didn't get to see how he opened it.
Try just saying the password .alright '' SANCTIMONIA'' the bricks on the well started shifting in opposed directions revealing the Slytherin common room the place felt and looked foreign to Hermione and harry .
They walked in feather and looked around there surrounding the place was decorated in green and sliver the Slytherin colours, it was bigger than the Gryffindor tower, but had no windows ,it felt cold and oddly dark even though the lamps were lit guess that's why most Slytherins are so pale.
They were a few students near the fire with books in their hands and others playing some games still no malfoy .what's wrong with me we didn't come here looking for malfoy though am sure his here since i did see him earlier today ,but that's not the point..
Harry elbowed me and pointed his finger towards two girls on a sofa and motioned for as to walk in that direction .we got close enough to hear in on their conversation which just happen to be about boys and shoes and a few gossip of who's dating who and who's number one on the lusted by a guy list who would have known they is such a list.
So what do you think? I think blue is such a good colour on you it brightens your eyes more Draco won't keep his eyes off you .or hands voiced in the other girl and all three girls started giggling . I can't believe i let you two talk me into this, what if he says no or worse.
Then you won't have to wonder if he would have said yes or no know you will know ,besides no guy can say no with you looking like that .
The pale blue top hugged Astrio chest like skin emphzing on her tight stomach and slim waist ,the v neck line was low enough to show some skin but not too much to make her seem like she was trying .paired off with a black skirt she and daphnia had bought in muggle London it reached above her knees and showed her legs even though she had shorter legs then her sister the skirt seemed to have given her an extra inch .
Don't you think this is too much, i think he will notice that i tried too much i should just wear my uniform that way.
Astrio stop your rambling you look good and this is Draco we walking about if you want to get his attention you will have to have confidence in yourself you are one of the most sort after girls in school you can do this ,now take a breath and go down there Draco will be back soon .
The entry way to the dungeons opened up reviewing Nott, Zabini and Malfoy walking in as if they owned the place, a few first and second years seemed to run to their rooms. Harry and I exchanged glances as we observed the behaviour , Malfoy and his friends heading towards the fire place the students who were reading stood up and picked up there book and made themselves disappear .
Astrio was still looking at herself in the mirror she knew she was pretty but sometimes having a sister like daphnia left her feeling a little insecure .there was a knock on the door as a first year walked in looking nerves,mmm Astrio ,mercy told me to tell you that Draco is back and that his in the common room . Astrio looked at herself in the mirror for the last time and stared at the little girl thanks Sarah I will be right down ,the girl looked shocked that a girl like Astrio Greengrass knew her name .
Draco and his friends weren't saying anything, they just sat there staring into the fire which was weird harry elbowed me and nodded towards the stairs as Astrio Greengrass came walking down the stairs ,she truly was beautiful ,she looked at where her friends were sitting they seemed to encourage her on she took slow step towards where Draco was sited with his friends .
My hands where start to sweat I was about to turn around and walk away but freaking Zabini and his ever caution mind he spotted me and smiled.
Hey ASTRIO you looking mighty fine today ,got a special date ,huh his words were teasing and his expression showed that he knew more than he was letting on ,freaking Slytherin always so sneaky .
''Mmmm no Zabini I was hoping I could talk to Draco for a minute .he turned and looked at me.''
Ohm where I thought you came here to talk to me guess Draco is one lucky bloke huh too bad, because I would hav...
Enough Baise stop teasing her, Draco stood up and walked behind his chair and held my hand .his hands were a bit cold but I didn't mind he lead me to the corner of the room where no one could hear us .
I bet u 1000 gallons his going to say no, said Nott. What are you kidding he can't say no. I will raise you a 1500 gallons his going to say yes, I mean look at her mate you have to at least try once.
Hermione heard the guys talk as she and harry tried to get near malfoy to hear what he and Astrio where taking about.
Thanks back there, said Astrio .no need to Baise meant no harm he was just teasing now what is it that you wanted to talk to me about.
Astrio bait her bottom lip and stared at her shoes unable to bring herself to say the word she wanted to say. Hermione looked on surprised that a girl like Astrio was insecure to ask Draco out I mean she's like every guys dream from what I heard ,she's smart ,kind and extreme beautiful but yet here she was trying to ask out malfoy of all people and failing at that ,it just didn't make sense .
I wanted to find out if you are free next week Saturday and If u would like to go out with me to the three bloom sticks and maybe have some butter beer .I understand if you busy I was just ... Astrio he said her name with some much kindness in it shocked both Hermione and Astrio .she lifted her face from her shoes and stared at the boy she had a crush on since the first day she saw him. But you can't call him that anymore Draco hard grown more handsome if that was possible, his eyes its always been about his eyes.
Astrio Saturday is a long way and I don't know what is going to come up during this week so I can't promise you anything.
Astrio dropped her head back again and I felt sorry for her but then he spoke again.
How about tomorrow we don't have to go out school grounds but they are plenty of places at the school .I was shocked I stared at Draco's face it was expressionless but yet he showed a pinch of emotion for Astrio, I felt jealous of her .Astrio looked up at him with her bright green eyes and a smile on her face. So I guess I will see you tomorrow then .sure. Astrio walked away towards her friends and malfoy just stared after her, Hermione couldn't read the emotion on his face.
He turned around and faced me and harry ,while not really but he was looking at where we were , he stared at the spot for far too long more than either of us liked .I think he senses something harry said to me ,shhh they is no way .
Malfoy walked back to his friends harry and I released a breath we didn't know we where both holding and walked back to where malfoy and his friends where .
So was it a yes or a no, asked Nott with a knowing look Draco stared at his best mate who he has been friends with since marline knows when. The three of them have been through allot .sometimes the blokes knew too much .Draco just replied with a simple yes and Baise jumped up. Pay up mate.
As their kept on talking about useless stuff Hermione was almost ready to give up when the topic of quidditch came up again .Harry looked the same, maybe we were wrong said Hermione she really wanted to be wrong about Draco she didn't know why but she wanted to be .just as they were about to walk away .Nott asked a question that draw harry and Hermione back.
So is it true? Asked Nott, the question looked like it was directed at Draco cause both Nott and Zabini where string at him.
Malfoy just stared into the fire as if it held the answer he looked at his two friend thinking about what they asked him he knew what they wanted to find out he wished he could tell them the truth but its better if they don't know so being a Slytherin at heart he lied .NO it's not true .
Hermione felt the way Nott and Zabini looked relived, but Harry on the other had just looked unconvinced, Hermione knew she shouldn't trust anything malfoy said but she wanted to believe and she's not thinking straight.
So when are they giving you back your wand? Hermione's attention drafted back to the boys .I don't know what that old fool thinks his going to get to achieve from keeping my wand .
Yeah it's not like you need it anyway u perform just fine without it .said Nott, Zabini nodded in agreement, malfoy stared into the fire and seemed to have gone to a faraway place. Serious mate you have one hell of a title Draco Lucius Malfoy heir to the malfoy fortune, The True Slytherin Prince, that's a hell of a mouth full said Zabini.
Harry and Hermione looked at each other with a shocked look and decided they had heard enough and walked out of the dungeons.
Bloody hell! You telling me that... that... that... Ferret is a prince like an actual prince?
We don't know Ron but that's what Zabini called him, we don't know if he meant it as a joke like they way they refer to Hermione or... I mean we have suspected malfoy of being the heir to Slytherin and now its confirmed .the question we should be asking is .if his a death eater?
Wait I thought you said that, he told his friends his not.
'' I know Ron but don't believe him, I think his lying.''
But why didn't you say so while Hermione was here?
I told her but she thinks am just out to put blame on someone , she was acting weird the whole time we were there .something is up with her she's been acting strange and seems a bit jumpy. But she won't talk to me .
Maybe it's that time of the month, I heard allot of girls get moody during that time .am sure its nothing .
Maybe you right but just in case we should still keep an eye on malfoy, tomorrow his going out on a date with the black haired Greengrass girl, what's her name?
'' Astrio Greengrass?'' , ''yah that's her'' .Anyway we should get some sleep don't want to miss breakfast tomorrow .I hate Sundays they are the worst.
Harry and Ron sat on the Gryffindor table with their eyes tailing two Slytherin students as they moved from there sits and walked towards the doors leading out of the great hall . The boys stood up and followed the two students who were heading to the quidditch pitch.
To say that Astrio was nerves was an understatement she was freaking out after breakfast Draco walked over to her and asked her to take a walk with him cause he was busy later on and he didn't want to ditch her .now here they were walking near each other Draco had not said anything to her he just kept on walking he seemed not to notice the awkward silence that was hanging over them. She tried to make small talk but didn't know what topic to talk about.
ASTRIO: So have they given you back your wand?
Draco: no. not for another week.
ASTRO: ohm I see, anyway am sure you will manage just fine .though I don't think I will manage without my wand I have never been without it I don't know what I would do without it .
Draco: I have had my wand taken away before ,am just glad this time I know I will be having it back.
Draco looked ahead as he said those words with a faraway look on his face as if remembering the said action.
''Ohm I see .''
Anyway I think professor Dumbledore was a bit extreme for taking away your wand, I mean they are allot of students who are caught with alcohol. And it not like you where doi...
Listen Astrio!
Draco stopped her rambling and turned to face her .she looked up at him her heart was beating fast his eyes .it must be his eyes thought Astrio to herself those eyes looked like they can see right through your soul yet when you look in them you can't tell what emotions they hold .ooh how she wanted to know what was behind those eyes.
He brushed his hand across her pale check and looked into her green eyes there were so full of hope ,excitement and something he doesn't know what but he has seen enough of it in many girls eyes .
He just stood there staring into my eyes as if searching for something I don't know if he found it or not but he closed his eyes and realised a sigh .I don't know what took over me I reached up and ran my hands in his hair and placed my hands behind his neck and placed my lips on his .I must have caught him off guard because his body tensed up I was about to pull back when he grabbed my waist and pulled me into his body ,I felt a tickling feeling in my lower body and I gasped and felt his tongue ask for entrance which I gave ,I have never been kissed like this before I have heard Daphnia talk about Draco being a good kisser and his passion but this kiss held no passion and no lust it was a pain flied kiss if that even make sense but I still returned it with my own which held hope .
Draco pulled away and cupped my face between his hands and kissed me on my forehead. Am soo so so sorry Astrio but I have nothing to offer you.
''Is it because you are dating my sister?''
Am not dating your sister, I just don't have the time to start entertaining you right now .I can't give you what you want.
And what do I want Draco? Huh what do I want?
Draco realised her from his hold and backed away from her .I would only use you for sex Astrio and I know that's not what you want so just let it end here okay. Draco turned and walked back to the castle and left Astrio standing there .not sure what to do with herself.
Astrio was on the edge of tears .she took a shaky breath and collected herself and made her way to the castle.
Harry and Ron both looked at the girl as she walked away with shocked faces, they thought that they would be able to learn some useful informational but they just witnessed Malfoy at his finest hour breaking girls hearts .both boys felt sorry for the Greengrass girl she was really nice to everyone and most people liked her it was even surprising sometimes why she was sorted into Slytherin.
A/n this chapter took me a really long time to written it's not really that important but it holds a lot of clues .