Things had finally returned to normal. Draco and I were doing better than ever...although, I never told him about the D.A.; infact, he was one of the Slytherin Students, alongside Vanessa, Faith, Pansy, and many more that are working for Umbridge to out the students that are breaking her rules.
I know that he knows that I'm involved though, but he has thankfully kept his mouth shut; only about me though. He's had no problem harassing and bringing in other students for questioning,
Ever since the little incident with Umbridge kicking me out of class, all the other students have been ditching her class. Draco was telling me that only seven kids showed up last Monday.
However, this angered her greatly because it's nearly December, and she still hasn't managed to catch us - even with all the insane rules she's been making up.
We were set to return home for winter break that day, so I was packing my stuff. Draco sat on my bed fiddling with a bunch of random items that he had found in my room.
He pulled out a paintbrush and smirked. "We could have a lot of fun with this!"
"Draco!" I cried, snatching it out of his hand.
"What? I like to paint!" he whined.
I rolled my eyes, and stood between his legs. He wrapped his arms around me and kissed me gently.
"But seriously, I didn't know you were into art," he said.
I shrugged, and sat down on his lap. "We used to paint a lot at Beauxbatons. It helps me take my mind off of things."
He smiled and kissed me again. "I'm going to miss you," he said in between kisses.
"Draco, it's like two weeks," I giggled.
"Yeah, two weeks! That's too long," he complained.
"Well I'll be sure to write everyday."
"You better," he said gruffly.
-
Draco and I sat in a compartment with Ellie and Blaise. Draco's head rested in my lap, and I played with his hair.
"You guys look sweet," Ellie commented.
"Shh, Draco doesn't like when people say that. It makes him feel soft," Blaise whispered.
Draco sighed loudly, and sat up, placing a kiss on my lips. "I'm only soft for Elizabeth, and I will only act soft in front of you two, so feel special because no one else will ever witness this," he said, bluntly.
Blaise and Ellie laughed, and Draco cuddled up to me. He held onto me tightly, and nearly refused to let me go as we pulled into King's Cross.
He stopped me before we stepped off the train. I knew it was so we could avoid being seen together by our parents. "I love you."
"I love you too, Draco."
His lips brushed against mine, and he hugged me tightly before we stepped off the train and went our separate ways.
I found my parents who both pulled me in for a big hug. Dylan and Vanessa were already with them.
We began to walk out of the station. On our way out, we walked past the Malfoys...who were standing with the Averys. Draco looked like he was about to be sick.
He glanced at me as we walked by, and we shared small smiles before turning back to our families.
-
-
-
I sat in a car with Faith which was bringing us back to the Manor. I felt repulsed as she tried to touch me.
Our parents were not aware that we had broken up, so Faith and her family were staying with us for break; knowing my luck, I'll be forced to share a room with her. I looked up at her, and felt the need to vomit. Why couldn't it be Elizabeth that sat next to me?
The second we arrived at the Manor, I booked it to my room, desperate to escape Faith. I locked the door, and pulled out a fresh piece of parchment and a quill.
Elizabeth,
I just wanted to say that I love and miss you. Write to me as soon as you get this.
-D.M.
I shoved it in an envelope, and gave it to an owl.
"Draco!" my mother's voice called out from the other side of the door.
"What?" I hissed.
"Are you okay, dear?" she asked.
"Fine, Mother."
The door opened, and she came in, followed by Faith. Great.
"Well now I'm definitely not okay," I mumbled.
"What was that, baby?" Faith asked.
I rolled my eyes, and my Mother smiled down at us.
"I'll leave you two alone," she said, giving us a small wink.
She left the room, and Faith tried to climb on top of me, but I stood up and left. I want Elizabeth!
-
-
-
A tap sounded at my bedroom window, and I opened it. A black owl flew in, and perched on the chair which sat in front of my desk. It dropped a letter, and I picked it up. I immediately recognized Draco's handwriting, so I ripped it open.
Elizabeth,
I just wanted to say that I love and miss you. Write to me as soon as you get this.
-D.M.
I smiled as I reread the letter over and over again. It was simple, and didn't say much, but it still made me happy.
Draco,
I love and miss you, too. I made it home safe. I'll see you soon.
Xoxo,
Elizabeth
I gave the letter to the owl which flew off once again.
-
I made my way downstairs for dinner, and I took a seat next to Dylan. Vanessa sat across from us, and she gave me an evil smirk.
Our mum and dad sat down and the house elves served the meal.
"So how was school?" Mum asked.
"It was great! I made a bunch of new friends," Vanessa responded.
I rolled my eyes. 'Friends.'
"Oh, anyone that we may know?" asked Dad.
"Possibly. Pansy Parkinson and Faith Avery."
"Faith Avery...isn't that the girl that harassed you, Lizzie?" Dad asked.
I cleared my throat, and Dylan and I shared a look. We knew exactly what Vanessa was about to bring up, and we had no way of preventing her from doing so.
"Y-yeah..."
Our parents both looked at Vanessa, and they looked dissatisfied. "Really, Vanessa? Wouldn't you like to find better friends?" Mum scolded.
"Faith and Pansy are excellent friends!"
"Well you did punch them both at one point or another so that says a lot about your friendship," Dylan mumbled.
I gave him a grateful look. Maybe we could steer this conversation away from Draco.
"You punched them?" Mum cried, horrified.
"It was an accident, but we all sorted out our differences, and we are great friends now."
Dylan and I rolled our eyes, and went back to eating. The entire time I prayed that Draco wouldn't be mentioned because I knew how my parents would react; they'd be disappointed that I'm with a Malfoy, and would likely punish me for it and even forbid me from seeing him. I'd probably be sent right back to Beauxbatons.
-
-
-
Faith's hands were all over me as we ate dinner, and I was not having it one bit. Every time her hands found a new place to rest, I'd lose my appetite even more.
"Draco, is everything alright? You look like you're going to be sick," my mother said, concerned.
"Fine, Mother," I growled through gritted teeth.
Faith giggled as her hand traveled up from my inner thigh and to the bottom of my shirt. I held my breath, hoping she wouldn't try to touch me...but she did. Her hand slipped onto my stomach, and I leaped out of my chair as I yelled, "GET YOUR DIRTY HANDS OFF OF ME! ALL YOU DO IS RUIN THINGS!"
The clatter of silverware stopped as everyone in the room froze to look at me.
"Draco!" my father hissed, "What has gotten into you?"
"I'll tell you what. A new girl. Draco's gone off me," Faith said, tears filling her eyes...well, fake tears.
"What do you mean?" my mother asked.
Faith took a napkin and dabbed at her eyes. She looked so pathetic. "H-he's been hanging around the Rosewood girl...Elizabeth. It re-really just bre-breaks my heart be-because Elizabeth bullied me from years on end," Faith said, sadly.
My mother and Faith's mother ran up to her, pulling her into a hug.
"You're seeing the Rosewood girl? The one from the Quidditch World Cup?" asked my Father. I could tell that he sounded a bit impressed by the tone in his voice.
"Yep. And she's twice the woman that Faith will ever be. Faith just wants you all to pity her...which I see she's succeeded at, but Elizabeth would never hurt a fly; I can guarantee that Faith is just lying."
My parents looked embarrassed by my behavior, and Faith's parents looked offended, and shocked. I on the other hand did not give a crap about how any of them felt. I was tired of Faith.
My Father cleared his throat, and motioned for me to follow him. I did as he said as I was ready to fight to be with the girl I loved most.