Hope Springs Eternal

by cogbec

I pulled away after what seemed like an eternity and walked away, licking the stray drops off my cone as I went. I glanced back once, just to see their faces. Pansy, Crabbe, and Goyle all wore expressions of surprised horror, and Draco was just staring at me with an unfathomable expression on his face. Right there and then I promised myself never to kiss him again. Draco/OC.

11. Interlude 2

Interlude Two

She's the only thing in my life that feels real anymore. I thought I could handle it—that she was just a distraction. But I can't keep myself away.

Everyone lashes out with anger. Everyone. It's one of their biggest weaknesses, and something I've used against people over and over again.

Even I lash out. The weaker people deserve to feel the anger they can't protect against. They should know better.

She thinks I should know better. She thinks I should be better.

She thinks too much.

And what is better about being second-rate anyway? This place is different from America. There are rigid heirarchies in place here. And I intend to come out on top. Being mediocre only works for those who are of mediocre calibre. I come from better stock. I am better stock.

I am better.