Chapter Four
Tutor!
Draco stared at Professor Snape.
"You want me to what?"
"Mr Malfoy, please consider the implecations. You got a less than satisfactory grade in the class..."
"I got an Exceeds Expectations!"
"You need an outstanding in the spring to even think about a chance at an Auror."
"I can get it!"
Snape gave him a look. "Do you really beleive that?"
Draco had to sigh. "No, not really." He slammed his hand on the table. "I just wish it were some one else."
"She's one of the best."
"I know. But Luna Lovegood?"
Several hours earlier...
"Miss Lovegood? May I ask you to stay after a bit? I need to talk to you."
Luna looked at Ginny, who she had been leaving with. Ginny shrugged and made a motion, saying she would be around.
Luna nodded and went over to Snape's desk. "Yes, Professor?"
Snape didn't meet the young girl's eyes. There was something utterly disconcerting about them, that made him have to look away.
"I was talking to a student of mine recently, who is having trouble with Charms..."
"Sure. I'll help Mister Malfoy with his class."
Snape stared. There was definitely something off about Luna Lovegood. But he couldn't for the life of him figure out what it was.
Back to the Present...
"You couldn't have picked Ginny Weasley?" Draco pleaded, pulling Snape out of his reverie.
Snape looked at the boy. "Don't think I haven't seen the way you look at her. You fancy her."
"Do not!" Draco protested violently, before storming out of the room.
Snape let him go. Me thinks the lad doth protest too much.