Tainted Love

Beginning of the Year

Unfortunately for Heather she hadn't seen or heard from Draco since the World Cup.. and now her she was back at Hogwarts. Since she was now a year three she was greatly looking forward to her new classes. She had chosen Care of magical creatures and Divination. Of course her father told her divination was a waste of time but she was excited either way. The great hall was full of chatter and excitement as the talk of the other two wizarding schools were joining them this year. Heather made her way to the Slytherin table and sat down in between Daphne Greengrass and Millicent Bulstrode. Neither girl were really her friends but they were friendly enough towards her. On the opposite side of the table sat a very snooty looking Pansy Parkinson. The girl looked more put out than us usual as she glared down her nose at Heather. "Don't you have your own friends?" She asks hatefully. Heather shrugs her shoulders and looks down at the table reaching forward and grabbing a glass of pumpkin juice.

"Don't be so rude Pansy." Millicent seethes from beside her. Millicent was a chubby girl with inky black hair and wasn't someone to mess with. She was strong and had a short temper. If being honest she reminded heather a lot of Vincent Crabbe. Pansy glares down at the table and doesn't say another word. That is until Draco makes his way into the room. Heathers head immediately snaps up as she watches him stride through the great hall, his cocky swagger in his hips as he goes. His two lackeys Crabbe and Goyle on either side of him.

"Drakey!" Pansy squeals standing up and lunging at him. Draco barely keeps himself straight as the girl dives into his side wrapping her arms around his mid section. His eyes briefly meet Heathers at the table before he casually wraps his arms around Pansy. "I'm so happy your here!" Pants sqeaks  reaching for his hand and dragging him over to where she was sitting. He slowly sits down next to her and crabbe and Goyle both sit to the left of him. Both Millicent and Daphne say hello to the boys who sat down before turning their attention back towards the front of the room. Pansy leaned forward and kissed Dracos cheek before smugly glaring across the table at Heather. "I've missed you Drakey! I know it's only been a few days but I've missed your kisses." She says snuggling her head against his side.

Heather can't help to stare down at the table again. She knew better than to expect anything from Draco. He was way out of her league. A familiar laugh from behind her startled her slightly and she turned her dead. Blaise Zabini stood there giving a cocky look at Draco and Pansy. He gave Millicent a look and she quickly slid over letting Blaise take the seat directly to Heathers right. He gave Heather a wink before throwing his arms around her shoulders. "Evening love birds." He chuckles at Draco and Pansy. Pansy smiles and rubs her face shakes Dracos neck and Draco rolls his eyes.

"Hi Blaise." Pansy says, pleased that someone pointed out her and dracos couple status. Draco just grunts and reaches forwards taking a goblet of pumpkin juice and taking a big drink.

"And how's the lovely Heather doing?" He leans down and whispers in her ear. Heather shrugs lightly. Slightly uncomfortable with his arm around her.

"I'm alright. How are you?" She ask softly. Blaise winks at her.

"Great actually, my mother has informed me that this year Hogwarts would be host to the triwizard tournament and I plan on entering." He says sounding cocky. "Hopefully you'll be there to cheer me on." He finishes squeezing her shoulders lightly. Draco rolls his eyes from across the table.

"Right Zabini" Draco laughs. "I would wager you wouldn't make it past the first task." He says pulling away from Pansy and sneaking a glance at Heather. Had her eyes always been so bright? Zabini laughed and tossed his head back.

"Well maybe you should put your money where your mouth is Malfoy. I can't see you even attempting the tournament." Blaise says causing Crabbe and Goyle to both chuckle. Draco shoots them both a glare and they immediately shut up.