These Wounds Will Not Heal

Draco Malfoy/OC Fiction

Summary: Vena Vinditus is a half-blood witch sorted into the Slytherin house. Formally romantically involved with Draco Malfoy, He humiliates her and spreads hate for her after their brutal break up. Vena becomes an outcast in all of Slytherin for being a half-blood in a pureblood household. Vena will do whatever it takes to prove that she is meant to be in the Slytherin house and that the sorting hat did not make a mistake, but she can only prove it if she believes it herself. How far she is willing to go to prove she is, is the true question.

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Chapter Two:

I walked into potions class the next day. I sat in the last row this time. I wish I could go way across the other room, but it was divided by houses. So instead, I chose the backseat. I was early.

I always tried to be early.

"Vena Vinditus…" Snape spoke. "You're early as always. I wish some of my other students were as… Enthusiastic."

"Your class is actually my favorite Professor Snape." He gave a nod. He was never one for open emotions or facial expressions.

"Professor Snape…" I spoke as he headed to his desk. He turned to look at me and raised an eyebrow.

"Is it…" I stopped and kept my eyes at my books. "Is it possible for the Sorting Hat to make a mistake..?"

* "Vena Vindictus." Professor McGonagall called.

I took a deep breath and stood up. I sat down in the designated chair and the hat was placed on my head.

"Hm, very interesting. I'm having a tough decision already." The Sorting Hat began.

"I sense loyalty and friendship are strong points for you…" I stayed silent. "But, then I sense a cunning and ambitious side to you. You're a devoted friend, but look out for number one in the end. You contradict yourself…"

He stayed silent for a moment deep in thought.

"Hufflepuff or Slytherin...Hufflepuff or Slytherin. Decisions decisions."

"I can't be in Slytherin…" I whispered.

"And why not?" He retorted.

"I'm a… a…"

"A half-blood, yes I know." It spoke quietly.

"Still…" It continued. "You will fit well in…"

"SLYTHERIN!"

Slytherins erupted in applause.

I sat down at the Slytherin table.

"I'm Draco Malfoy." He smiled and put his hand out.

"Vena Vinditus." I replied and shook his hand…*

Snape pulled a chair in front of my desk.

"No, he does not." I still wouldn't look up. "This is about Draco..?" I nodded in response.

"But not just him." I added. "I just don't think he put me in the right house."

"Vena, the Sorting Hat saw something in you. Whether you're half or pureblood, do not let Draco Malfoy tell you or make you feel otherwise." He spoke.

"But everyone is against me sir!" I replied.

"You're a smart girl. I'm sure you'll find a way to win them over. Or at least someone… Don't let Draco control everything. You give him too much power."

"Thank you Professor Snape." I spoke graciously.

It was always comforting getting advice from Professor Snape, since he is a fellow half-blood in Slytherin. I feel he understood me better than anyone. Even Draco.

The class began to fill. I sat alone in the back as my fellow Slytherins filled in our rows. I was used to being alone. I sat twiddling my thumbs. My books landed with a thud on the ground. I reached down to pick them up and looked to see Draco standing over me with Pansy.

"So Clumsy Half-blood." He spat.

I heard a 'thunk' followed by a pained grunt as I looked back down to get my books. When I placed them back on my desk I look at Draco.

"To your seat, Mr. Malfoy." Snape spoke, his hand still in the air. Draco quickly walked to his seat with his hand on the back of his head.

"Turn to page 326…"

I opened my textbook to the page and my notebook as well for notes. Once the lecture was done and the assignment was given, I began to work. A floating note landed on top of my textbook. I stared at it, not willing to touch it just yet. I looked up slowly. Draco was looking at me over his shoulder. I looked back down at the note. "V.V." was written on the top of the folded note. I sighed and picked up the note. I slowly unfolded it and read,

"Please meet me in the Courtyard.

Midnight.

-Draco"

My mind began to race. What did he want? Why did it have to be in secrecy? Why midnight?

I looked back up at him.

"Wh-" I began to mouth.

"Mr Malfoy, Ms. Vinditus." We wuickly looked at Snape.

"Detention. After Class…" He spoke monotone and I groaned.

Class ended. Detention began.

Draco and I sat near each other. I did my homework and kept quiet. I was so angry to have detention.

"Will you come?" He whispered.

"I'm not talking Draco! You've got me in enough trouble!" I growled

"Just tell m-"

"Mr Malfoy." Snape's look could kill.

Draco bit his lip and looked down at his work.

Twenty minutes had passed before Snape dismissed us. I quickly collected my things and rushed out of class. Draco followed me moments after in pursuit.

"Vena!" I continued to walk quickly. "Vena, please!" The quiver in his voice caused me to stop.

I turned to face him. He was a couple feet away from me, stopped as well.

"Why Draco? Why the secrecy?"

"Because I need to explain and you're the only one I trust to confide in…" He spoke.

He stepped closer to me. He looked down to meet my eyes.

"Please." He spoke softly as he placed my hands into his palms.

I searched his eyes for any form of lies. I found none. He needed me for some reason. I couldn't abandon him. Even after all he has done… I still love him.

"Okay." I said barely above a whisper.

His eyes widened in disbelief. He has prepared himself for a no…

"Okay." He replied.

"Okay…" I said again.

I pulled my hands slowly from his and he let me go.

I felt vulnerable all over again. I couldn't look away from him. I resisted the urge to reach up and touch his face.

I missed him…

His hair fell into his eyes as he looked down at me. His jawbone showed dominantly as he bit down in a nervous way. My breathing quickened as did his. My eyes lingered at his red lips before trailing down his body. A year had added more improvements, but he was always perfect in my eyes.

"Midnight…" Was all I could manage to spit out. I quickly turned and headed to the girl's common room and left Draco standing there.

"Midnight…"