Lumos

7| Christmas Party

"Why are you still here?" I groaned. He blocked my way.

"Why do you need Felix Felicis?" Draco asked, smirking. "To get lucky with me?"

"Shut up, Malfoy."

"Is it for you?"

"Could be."

"Potter?"

I hesitated. "No."

"So it is! Oh, how I hate that ba-"

"Malfoy I'm getting late, and I left my date stranded in the middle of the party."

"Oh, you landed yourself a date in four hours?" he sneered. "I didn't expect that much from you, Steele. Who is it?"

I blushed again. "Tracey. She's a friend."

"Davis?" Malfoy burst into laughter again. "Oh, every time I think you've done it, you've finally made me think the worst of you, you go and make things worse. What can I do but laugh at someone like you?"

"I didn't ask for your input." This time, I sidestepped him, rushing toward the door. Before I could escape, Draco whipped out his hawthorn wand, pointing it at the door.

"Colloportus." The lock clicked.

"Really, Draco? All I have to do is say Alohamora-"

"I'll go with you to the party."

"Why?" I asked him, taken aback. "All of a sudden?"

"It's not for you," he snapped. "I have something to do there. I'll stay shut about your stealing if you take me to the party."

"But Tracey-"

"She'll live." As Draco walked towards the door, I had a chance. I grabbed his left arm lightly, almost feeling for the mark. "What are you doing?" He yanked his arm back, self-consciously rubbing his inner forearm. I swallowed, staring into his grey eyes.

No, Draco. Not you. Don't tell me he turned you too.

He continued towards the door, glancing over his shoulder to scowl at me.

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This time, when I entered the room, everyone was shocked. Tracey's jaw fell. I walked past Harry, slipping the Felix Felicis into his hand. He'd know what it was; Slughorn had specifically called on him to answer the ingredient question in class.

"Good luck," I whispered. I took a seat next to Hermione, Draco pulling in a chair on my opposite side, next to Slughorn, who gave me a knowing look. I rolled my eyes.

Slughorn didn't like Malfoy, I could tell. He probably only told me to invite him because of, well, me. Rumor had it that Slughorn didn't want anything to do with Death Eaters . . .or their children. I glanced at Draco, who had a smirk on his face, staring everyone down.

"Your twin Loony Lovegood's here," Draco said, leaning towards me.

"Don't call her that," I pinched the spot above his knee.

"Ow! Don't touch me," he hissed.

"You crashed the party and forced yourself as my date. Stop talking."

Malfoy leaned back into his seat, crossing his arms over his chest.

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"Why did you give me this?" Harry asked, approaching me. He pulled out the vial, and I quickly pushed it back into his pocket.