The hallways swarmed with students in their new black robes. Ginny and I barely managed to get across. There were students standing in the middle of the walkway catching up and other students were leaning on the side, chatting amongst themselves. I examined the familiar and new faces that joined Hogwarts; everyone seemed relaxed and extremely relieved that their favourite institute was still intact. Professor McGonagall even refurbished a few things. I was so wrapped up in everything, I didn't realise what I just smashed into. Or to be precise, who.
"Woah, watch it there Granger or you'll end up with a flat nose."
"Ha-ha, very funny Malfoy," I huffed. "Now if you'd excuse me, I have to meet my friends."
"Who? Potter and Weaslebee?" Malfoy smirked. "I heard you and Weasley broke up and he's gone back to that dewy-eyed girl that always wears headbands."
I rolled my eyes and ignored his second statement. "As a matter of fact, yes I'm meeting Harry and Ron. Now shove off Malfoy."
I pushed my way out, and headed to the dining hall. There was something different about Malfoy. His hair had become more disheveled in a good sort of way and when he smirked, butterflies would appear. Oh what am I saying? This is Malfoy we're talking about. The spoilt, irritating pureblood who has been making your life miserable ever since you met him. There's no way Malfoy could make you feel this way.
I shook the thought out of my head as I accelerated into the dining hall, where I found my three best friends waiting for me by the Gryffindor table. I waved and called out to them, stepping closer until I was stopped by a certain high-pitched call.
"WON-WON!"I heard Lavender shriek.
She scrambled over to Ron, almost knocking me out. She gave him big sloppy smooches and shoved Harry over to sit next to him. So what Malfoy said was true… Ronald had gone back to Lavender.
I approached them slowly; greeting them inaudibly and took my place next to Ginny as nonchalantly as I could. Ginny gave me a sympathetic look as she could tell how I was feeling. Harry and I both exchanged hellos and began to eat our breakfast. Gin, Harry and I built up a conversation and described each other's break. It was quite difficult to communicate since my eyes kept drifting back to Lavender and Ron. Harry seemed to notice and gave me a reassuring look. I looked him in the eye and gave him a grateful smile as I continued munching on my toast.
I kept my mind preoccupied while Ginny and Harry discussed their holiday away from each other. With surprise, my mind deliberately wandered off and I fixed my gaze at the Slytherin table, in search of Malfoy and his gang. There I saw him sitting at the end of the table, munching away.
He looked up and our eyes locked, staring at each other just for a moment…
* Sorry this one was quite long. Kind of got engrossed into writing haha! Next chapter will have more Dramione in it as this one just introduced Draco. Thanks for reading and look out for the next chapter! :)