Disclaimer: It's really a pity I don't own Harry Potter–I could be mega rich...haha

Previously:

"I know it may not seem significant, but you have a large number of friends that would not mind in the least if you spoke to them about your current feelings," Professor McGonagall said. "And if that fails, my door is always open."

"Okay," Skye said softly. "Thanks a lot."

The holidays came and Skye couldn't be more thankful. Draco had been avoiding her every since she broke his nose and Skye wasn't sure whether not having any contact with him was better or worse.

The only problem with being at home was the fact that she couldn't escape from her room. Her father had completely freaked when he found out what happened between her and Draco, and unfortunately her mother also agreed that it would be better for her to spend more time at home. Apparently, she was under house arrest to make her feel more 'secure' about herself. Like she needed any more self-confidence...

Hermione was constantly over, but only to be with Harry. Skye barely even saw her friend when she came. Ron very rarely visited the Potter household as he had started going out with Lavender, and they were never seen apart. Ginny was with Blaise, Iris was always with Dan; even Jono was never around. Ri had Angie and his intense Auror training had begun while Teddy spent the majority of his nights at clubs, and the days with hangovers (much to the annoyance of Remus).

So, when the opportunity arose to babysit the littlies at Diagon Alley with Rhia (she had broken things off with Xavier before the year finished) Skye agreed instantly. The girls were to look after Amanda, Zach, Suzie, Kiara, Mitchell and Paulina.

A few months back, Skye would have protested strongly against being left with the youngest siblings to look after, but now she jumped at the chance. All she wanted to do was get some fresh air and spend some time in Diagon Alley. Skye had always been fascinated with the Alley; to her, it just seemed like a real magical place. Like something out of a Muggle fairytale.

Fifteen minutes into the trip, however, Skye was wondering why she ever thought this was a good idea.

"Kiara stop it!" Skye said angrily. "You can't keep running off like that."

"Jesus Skye," Rhia sighed, carrying Paulina in her arms. "Why did I agree to this?"

"I have no fucking clue," Skye said. "Don't even know why I agreed to it."

Skye felt a tugging on her hand and looked down into the face of Zach.

"What's fucking?" he asked innocently.

Skye and Rhia exchanged alarmed glances. Both of their mothers hated swearing with a passion and both their father's believed their daughters to be young, innocent, and naive...like the girls ever were! But hey, fathers can sometimes be a little blinded by what they want to believe.

"Nothing," Skye said, smiling sweetly at Zach. "It's a word that only big kids get to use."

"Oh," Zach said. "Okay."

"Right," Skye said. "I'm going to get ice-cream. You have to sit here with Rhia and be very good otherwise you don't get any. Okay?"

"Okay," the kids chorused angelically.

"I wanna come," Suzie frowned.

"Fine," Skye sighed. "But don't run off, got it?"

Suzie nodded obediently, and the pair headed off to the ice cream shop. But, like all four year olds, Suzie wasn't all that good at following instructions. She ran off.

"God Suze," Skye groaned, looking around for her baby sister. "Where the fuck are you?"

Skye glimpsed a little girl captivated by a colourful shop front who looked suspiciously like the missing Potter.

"Suzie!" she called. "Come here."

Suzie looked around and noticed her big sister, but made no move to head over to her. She was looking at something in the window, and didn't want to leave.

Sighing, Skye headed over there. She kept her eyes so focused on Suzie, so she wouldn't lose her again, that she didn't notice the blonde until it was too late. Skye crashed into Draco, sending them both to the floor.

"Oh gosh," Skye said, without really realising who it was. "I'm so sorry."

"Just can't resist falling at my feet, can you?" Draco drawled.

Skye took a deep breath and rolled her eyes.

"Funny," Skye smirked. "Did you get that out of your book as well?"

A small blush crept up Draco's white cheeks.

"No, I..." he began, but was cut off by a loud exclamation.

"SKYE!" Blaise exclaimed.

"Hey Blaise," Skye forced a smile and hugged her friend. "If you will excuse me, I have to go catch..."

"Skyey, Skyey, Skyey," Suzie squealed, throwing herself into Skye's arms. "Look what I saw!"

"What Suzie?" Skye asked, pretending to be excited.

"A pretty doll!" Suzie's eyes were wide with excitement.

"Wow, you better show me that," Skye grinned.

There was a small cough and Skye turned back to the group of Slytherin's.

"I guess I'll see you around Blaise," Skye said. "Give my love to Ginny yeah?"

"Sure," Blaise nodded. "But won't you see her?"

Skye shrugged. "Not as much as you," she pointed out.

"Aren't you going to introduce us?" Draco asked, looking at the little girl cuddled up in Skye's arms.

"Sure," Skye said sarcastically. "This is my daughter Suzie."

Draco's jaw dropped and Skye laughed at the dumbstruck look on his face.

"Catch you later Blaise," she said, heading off with Suzie still laughing.

"I KNOW SHE'S YOUR SISTER!" Draco yelled after her. "AND IT'S NOT LIKE I REALLY CARE!"

"WHATEVER," Skye yelled back.

She was over him. If he wanted to pick a fight, he wouldn't get one. If he wanted to prove that he was over her though, she would prove that she was over him. She didn't need the bastard or his cruel words.

She didn't need someone who would turn on her so quickly after sharing something so intimate. She really didn't need him.

Pity it didn't make her want him any less. It was cliché, yes, but there was a hole in her chest where her heart used to be. When she had arrived home, she had slowly burnt all the reminders of Draco in her house. Starting with his letters and ending with his scarf. She watched as the flames licked around the material, slowly, slowly burning. Destroying every last token of him, just like their relationship was slowly destroyed.

It started off fine, just like everything always did. And then things started spiralling out of control. Looking back, Skye realised that their relationship was doomed from the very beginning.

She hadn't noticed it, but there were so many warning signs. Signs she should have noticed. To start with, she was a Potter and he was a Malfoy. Sure, they had said that it didn't matter, but in the end it did.

Their upbringing was different, what was expected from them was different. Their lives ran two completely different courses, and shouldn't have intersected at all.

The second thing was all the small fights they had. Whether it was Draco getting Skye drunk, or Skye exploding at Draco for missing their Hogsmeade trip...it was the little things that ended up hurting them.

They had too many reasons to not be together, too many other options. It wasn't like anybody actually wanted them together anyway. And that brings about point three. Family.

To Skye, her family meant everything. She wanted them to like who she was dating, or at least accept him. But with Draco that was once again not going to happen. And it wasn't like his parents had ever really found out about them. Skye knew that their reactions wouldn't be good either.

It was the little things that Skye should have noticed. Perhaps she really should have listened to Ri when he was trying to tell her that blood never lies. Maybe then she could have saved herself so much heartbreak.

A/N Ahahaa, so some more run-ins with Draco...review?