This is something I wish I could see in bcsbookworm's new fic, but would be totally fine with it left out.
Aria: What do you mean?
Draco: I believe she is talking about a scene, *mutters* obvious.
Arai: I realized that Malfoy, but I was asking what scene was she talking about.
It's a scene that shows how much Draco has grown in such a short time, and it could further your relationship with him.
Aria and Draco: Relationship?!...
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"Draco, can I talk to you?" I called out.
"Sure?" He responded, sounding confident but puzzled.
He started to follow when I turned, realizing that I wanted to talk elsewhere. After leading him down a few halls, we finally arrive at an empty classroom.
I turn to look at him, and seeing his apprehensive face, I smiled at him.
"Thank you for your help, I appreciate it."
He looked shocked, then masked his face in mock confusion.
"I have no idea what on earth you're talking about." He denied. At that, I smiled a little wider and let out a small scoff.
"I know it was you who wrote that note, and don't deny it." I stated, before going on a short rant. "I know for a fact that Hermione would never damage a book in any way. Ever. I know what your handwriting looks like, and you also probably heard about this stuff at home. I get why you'd rather stay anonymous though." After finishing my speech I step forward and hug him, whispering, "So thank you."
"You're clever, I'll admit it," He spoke softly as he gently wrapped his arms around me. "Just this once. Don't get used to it." He spoke, adding his usual sharp and harsh tone, but I could hear the soft fondness in it.
"Never. Don't go getting used to my hugs either." I replied softly, but with a small amount of a Malfoy-like harness.
"Not on your life." Was the response I heard, a little less harsh than his last words.
I knew we would probably never be friends, or that it would take a long time to crack through his shell, but in this moment, I knew he wasn't all bad. Just not all good either. But I can live with not all good, at least until the end of third year.
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What do ya think, clever right? In case you didn't realize, I'm talking about the note Harry and Ron find on a petrified Hermione, the one about the basilisk with the word pipes written on it. I got the inspiration for this after watching the video,
Is Draco Malfoy the Hero of Chamber of Secrets?! - Harry Potter Fan Theory by Bryan Chambers. Give it a look if you feel up to it.
Until then, adieu.