*Violet's POV*

"Please, spare me!" The girl cried, blood trickled from the top of her forehead. I stood before her, wand pointing directly at her face. The girl looked young, perhaps my age or a bit older. She was pale, with tear-stained cheeks and irritated, red eyes. Her stringy brown hair hung in her face as she was clinging onto her life, which was hard to do since it was streaming out more and more with each passing second. "Please, Violet, we're friends. Don't kill me!" The girl pleaded, another tear escaping her eye.

Kill her? I would never kill someone. Would I? A hatred I had never felt before seeped inside, poisoning my thoughts. She was pitiful, and had no chance of living, so there was no use in keeping her around. "Violet?"

"Avada Kerdava!" I screeched, the scene glowing with green light. It subsided, and I fell to my knees, in total shock of what I had just done. The girl's limp figure lay crumbled on the ground, no life left in her. I studied her face and realized it was Jen, a girl I had been in Care for Magical Creatures with in Second Year. She told me she wanted to be a doctor when she grew up, a doctor for Muggles. The idea seemed far-fetched at the time, and now, Jen would never be a doctor. I killed her in cold blood.

Then, the familiar voice that always complimented me every single day chilled my nerves. "Good." I jerked upright, panting and sweating in my bed. It was only a dream. I looked across the bedroom to see Jen snuggled up in her own little bed, as if nothing bad could ever happen. I wiped my face off, and decided to use the restroom.

I tiptoed all the way over there, and immediately went to wash my face. What was happening to me? I needed help, but who would I ask? Harry was experienced with the Dark Arts, but he despised me. I watched the color return to my face as I stared at my reflection in the mirror. Wide-eyed, frizzy curled hair, such a signature look. It had to be from the stress of the Tournament, or maybe just the stress in general. This year was so widely different than the last. I met new people, and experienced new things, but they had all taken their toll. Then, an idea came to me.

I rushed over to the Boys' Slytherin dorms. Draco had to be in there. "Lumos!" I whispered, as my wand slowly lit up. I dimmed the lighting of it a little, trying to figure a way in, when I noticed there was a crack in the door. One of the boys must have forgot to close it all the way. I stuck my wand back in my robes and crept inside. The light faintly lit up the room from my pocket, which helped me make out the outline of shapes. As I shuffled around the room, my eyes caught glimpse of shiny, platinum blonde hair. I approached the boy, which was thankfully Malfoy. I observed him quietly, because for once, he didn't look sour. "Silencio!" I muttered, unsure if it worked since the charm produces no light.

I shook him, and his eyes shot open. His mouth open very wide, but no sound came out. I put a finger to my lips, and beckoned him to follow. He did so very carefully, all the way out of the room. After we had maneuvered out, we stared at each other for a good minute, then I finally spoke, "I need your help."

Draco's voice came out very quiet, since the charm was already starting to fade, I didn't want to produce a charm too powerful, or he would be mute for the next couple hours. "With what?"

"I'm calling off the Polyjuice Potion deal. I do not care about who tried to drive me mad. I need a Calming Draught, and I need it quickly," I explained, rubbing my eyes to show him how tired I was.

Draco shrugged, "The deal is off anyway, because Danni and I are done. I ended it with her yesterday."

"Why?"

"Must you be so nosey?"

"Listen, I'm sorry about you and Danni, truly, but this is severely important to me," I begged. Draco raised an eyebrow, crossing him arms.

"Why do you need this potion so badly?"

"I've been having dreams…more like nightmares lately. I can't take them anymore-"

"What kind of nightmares?"

"I killed someone in them, and I couldn't control myself. It was like it wasn't me." Draco looked at me, completely puzzled.

"And why would you come to me?"

"I figured you could help me…and I have no one else to turn to."

"Ah, so I am a last resort?"

"No! I mean, yes, but it's not like you're the most approachable person." I reasoned.

Draco pursed his lips, quite used to this description of himself. Finally, he spoke, "Fine, I'll give you a Calming Draught. Don't use too much, it is possible to overdose on a Calming Draught."

"Oh Draco, thank you so much!" I squealed softly, hugging him. Draco gulped, slowly placing his arms around me also very apprehensively.

"Don't make a habit of this, Harrison. Next time, I won't be so kind." He muttered as I released him. I nodded quickly, and followed him inside the dorm. He got on all fours, pulling out a small vial. Draco handed it to me and I turned to leave, but he whispered, "Harrison?"

"Yeah?"

"I, uh, hope you feel better." Draco murmured, before crawling in his bed. I was a bit shocked to receive such kind words from him, but forced myself to move my feet and leave.

*Draco's POV*

As Violet left the room, all exhaustion exited my body, I couldn't sleep. Not after this encounter. It awakened another part of my mind, empathy, maybe? I couldn't describe it, but I actually cared about the girl's wellbeing, not in a romantic way, but almost like, a genuine friendship. But, I couldn't, I had a job to do. There was still this little voice in his head, gnawing at him, reminding him how horrible his job actually was. I couldn't hurt Danni, and now, I had an unexplained feeling for the peculiar Ravenclaw.

Why was I put in this position? The Malfoy name was at stake here, generations of purebloods looking down upon me, counting on me doing the best thing for the family. But for the first time in my life, I wondered if there was a distinction between the best thing and the right thing.

Anddddd she's back! Two months later, but I am back finally, now that school is over for a couple months, which means you guys habe my undivided attention. More frequent updates, quick answers to your questions, just a lot of fun! I have also started a new Draco-based fanfic called "War With A Snake", so go check it out if you like this story. There's only a short chapter out now, but it's bound to get wayyyy longer and better. Don't forget to review, comment, message, like, share, anything helps, I love feedback from you guys! Stay awesome, Gotham.

-April