Colour Me Slytherin - A Draco Malfoy Story

30. The Funeral.

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You stared down at the parchment, ‘Cap ou pas cap? Sing a song in front of the whole school.’ Just when you thought nothing interesting was going to happen, you had your first challenge, and a relatively easy one at that. Standing up, you jumped up onto the Slytherin table.

Fred stared at you for a moment, not really understanding what you were doing. He grabbed the letter, and stared down at it. It seemed to be some sort of challenge, and you had obviously accepted.

The whole great hall turned to stare at the commotion that was happening over at the Slytherin table, only to be greeted by the sight of Alice Smat standing on the Slytherin tables, a smirk and devilish glint in her eye.
"Stand tall
Head and shoulders down
They don't make'm like us anymore
You failed to see that I am not your shadow
I can be more

You said the world is hard to face
I am your umbrella, Megan
But I can keep up with it's pace
If you let me go

I was running to see you down the line
What if I've built up what was mine
What if I didn't forget passion like you did

What if I find my purpose first
What if I fulfill my life's work
What if you counting on my failure made me live

Not scared.
I know you thought I was shakin' fast in my own two shoes
But these soles could fight the ocean waves,
Dirty laundry, and world war II

Finally I see past my front hands
Not a coward's pissed-stained pants
Thank you for telling me I can't
Without you, I wouldn't be where I am

What if I see you down the line
What I took back my lost time
What if I didn't forget passion like you did

What if I find my purpose first
What if I fulfill my life's work
What if you counting on my failure made me live

If you see me again,
You won't know my face
But you'll recall my hurt
Inside of me, a side of you is placed

When I see you again,
I won't be bitter
You, you're so far to blame
You're part of this change
I (am ?)so much of you
I won't ever be the same

What if I see you down the line
What I took back what was mine
What if I didn't forget passion like you did

What if I find my purpose first
What if I fulfill my life's work
What if you counting on my failure made me live
What if you counting on my failure made me live
What if you counting on my failure made me live" (Song, What If by Meg and Dia)

As soon as the song ended, you dropped down onto the bench beside Fred, acting as if nothing had happened.

“What was that all about?” he asked draping his arm around you once more.

You shrugged, “just a dare…”

Fred eyed you for a moment, and then shrugged, deciding not to bother with arguing with you.

You put the last bit of breakfast into your mouth, then turned to Fred. "Why are you here anyway?" you asked, after swallowing the food in your mouth.

Fred shrugged, "just visiting." of course this was a lie, he was really here to see Dumbledore, to talk about Order business... although, he was gone from the castle.

"You don't have to tell me, but you shouldn't lie to me." you stated flatly, getting to your feet. 

Fred only smirked at you, also getting to his feet. "You know me too well, love."

"Not really, I can just tell when you're lying." you responded with a shrug.

"Let's go for a walk then?" Fred asked, pulling you towards the great oak doors, and out into the grounds of Hogwarts.

Shadow was trotting silently beside Alice, stopping for a brief moment, here or there, to sniff at the ground, or at a plant. One plant in particular waited for Shadow to get close enough, before it's vines leapt out, and wrapped itself around his leg. Thankfully, Shadow's teeth were strong enough for him to bite through the vine.