Walking around the library with Hermione and Harry as you finding a book to read. You were getting bored by the minute not knowing what to do— you weren't exactly bored more rather nervous. You still haven't gotten a respond from Harvard University or the Board in Stark Industries. The longer you wait the more nervous you get. Why did they have to take so long?
"He's at perfect liberty to kiss whoever he likes. I really couldn't careless" Hermione said clearly bothered.
"If I didn't know any better. I'd say your jealous" You said shrugging earning a nudge from Harry as he gave you a glare. You gave him the 'What' look making him sigh.
"Was I under the impression that he and I would be attending Slughorns Christmas Party? Yes" Hermione continued to ramble not caring about the comment you threw.
"Now—" The three of you settled down an aisle as you looked around for a book until your eyes landed on one. Romeo and Juliet, a book written by one of your favorite authors. William Shakespeare. You smiled grabbing the book as you opened it.
"—given the circumstances. I've had to make other arrangements" Hermione placed back the books that she took.
"Have you?" Harry asked
"Yes. Why?" Hermione questioned
Once she was done. The three of you continue to walk.
"Well, I'd have thought seeing as neither of us can go with who we'd really like to...." Harry paused. The two stopped walking but you were already had your nose stuck in the book making you bump into Harry who didn't even spare you a glance and just held your forearm quickly so you wont fall.
"Thank you, Harold" You whispered leaning on the table as you partly listened to the conversation.
"...we should go together as friends" Harry continued his sentence.
"Seriously?" You snorted looking up at the two.
"If I was in your situation. I'd fake date till someone breaks" You said
"Well keep that Idea in mind if it does happen to you" Harry rolled his eyes making you roll yours. Hermione shook her head in amusement to the two of you.
"Why didn't I think of that?" Hermione asked herself mostly in disbelief
"Who are you going with?" Harry asked
"Umm, its a surprise...Anyway, It's you we're got to worry about. You can't just take anyone" Hermione said looking at Harry worried.
"Y/n?" Harry looked at you making you hum as you bring the book down to look at him. He had a sheepish smile on "Have I ever told you that you are such an amazing and best sister that I ever had?" He asked you
You looked at him like he had the biggest bogger on his cheek. You snorted then you laughed
"Shhh!" Hermione hushed you to stop.
"Oh, Harry. My sweet twin Harry have you forgotten that I have a boyfriend" You asked him
"I don't see why we cant go as the twin duo. I mean, Malfoy is probably busy doing jobs for Voldemort—" You slammed the book shut after putting a piece of paper for a bookmark for now. You looked at Harry with the deadliest glare.
"Stop accusing him, Harry" You said lowly
"Y/n, he cursed Katy Bell—
"You don't have proof. Don't you just openly say that in front of me. You don't know how much it hurts me to see you and hear you accuse Draco of such thing. His Father is in Azkaban, Harry" Hermione look at the two of you in silence. Letting you both resolve this.
"You have to understand that its hard for him and Mom" You said
"So you call his Mother, Mom now?" Harry asked crossing his arms.
"Harry, please. Stop with this Draco is a Death eater because he isn't" You lied straight to his face but it rolled of your tongue perfectly. You sighed, pinching the bridge of your nose.
"Alright, enough" Hermione said going in between the two of you to ease the tension.
"See that girl over there? That's Romilda Vane. Apparently, she's trying to smuggle you a love potion" You and Harry looked at the far end to see a girl with black curly hair, dark skin sitting there. She looked up smiling at Harry.
"Really?" Harry asked
"Hey! She's only interested in you because she thinks you're the Chosen One" Hermione whispered to him. You rolled your eyes, opening your book to continue where you left off.
"But I am the chosen one—" A smack was heard you snickered
"Ok, sorry. Kidding" Harry said sheepishly.
"I'll ask someone I like...Someone cool"
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"Where are you going?" You looked up from doing your sneakers— You weren't really the type of girl to wear heels and luckily, you wore the right beautiful white dress that went just right above your knees to match with your new white sneakers that were high cuts.
You smiled at Andrew who walked in Draco, Blaise and Theodores Dorm room.
"Slughorns Party" You said walking up to the table grabbing your ring that you and Malfoy were matching, the snake ring he gave you and the necklace with his initials, D.M.
"Sorry but I cant bring you with me, Andy" You said grabbing your purse, walking up to Andrew who just stood there already in his pajamas.
"Is Dad coming with you?" He whispered
"Apparently, yes" You bended down, cupping his face as he looked at you.
"Did you have a nightmare, Andy?" You asked softly. Andrew nodded his head softly. You pulled him in, closing the door.
"Didn't you say that the professors took your laptop?" You asked him while he nodded.
"Come here" You said as he let him sit on Draco's bed before bending down to grab something underneath the bed and it was a case. You opened it to show your laptop.
"You can watch videos on Youtube while you wait for me and Dad, alright?" You smiled logging in the laptop before giving it to Andrew who had his eyes opened wide.
"What if I fall asleep?" He asked
"That's okay. If you have another nightmare. Press F for 5 seconds and then Friday, the AI will take to you and you ask her to contact me, okay?" You asked the 11 year old who nodded.
"Alright, Be good" You pecked the crown of his head. Walking to the door but turned to check on Andrew who was now leaning on the headboard while staring at the laptop with eyes of joy even if it was evident that he was sleepy. Chuckling, you closed the door shut.
You walked out of the quiet Slytherin Common Room. Slipping through the dungeons and up the stairs to get to the designated floor for the party.
"Looking lovely, Y/n" One of the paintings said as you smiled, nodding.
"I hate to admit but you look wonderful, Y/n Potter" Peeves who was passing by said as you chuckled. You walked down the quiet halls.
"Hey, Friday" You talked to the AI
"Yes, Miss Stark?" Friday asked
"Did the board and university leave a message or email?" You asked
"No messages and zero emails" Friday answered as you sighed
"No need to be nervous, Miss Stark. You did great in the interview and your exams" Friday said trying to cheer you up.
"Right..I am a Stark. No need to fear anything" You whispered to yourself
"Not what I meant—" Friday was cut off when you heard some classical music. You smiled to yourself looking around for Draco but you didn't see him anywhere.
"Where is he?" You whispered confused. You stayed there waiting a few more minutes but he still hasn't arrive. You sighed continuing your last few steps then entering the party.
"Y/n! Brightest Witch of her age" Slughorn greeted you once he saw you.
"Professor, I am delighted to be invited in this extravagant party of yours" You said as you and Slughorn shook hands. He chuckled at your words.
"You look lovely, Y/n. I remember your Mother now" Slughorn holds your shoulders as you smiled
"You look just like her. Having her brains and beauty" Slughorn said making you smile wider.
"Such a shame that she got her swine of a fathers personality" A monotone voice cuts off the conversation.
"Ah, Snape. Yes, I do see James in her" Slughorns smiles.
"Enjoy the party, Y/n" Slughorn said before turning around to talk to others.
"Malfoy?" Snape asked
"I don't know. He stood me up when he promise he would accompany me" You grumbled slightly mad that he didn't show up. The least he could do was leave a note or letter. You were mad but also worried. You have no idea where he is.
"Enjoy the party but not to much" Snape said back to his monotone voice turning around. You sighed looking around to see any available seats only to see Mattheo looking lonely but he wore a very neat tuxedo. Walking up to him, you sat down. Mattheo looked up from his drink.
"I hope you aren't drunk, Matt" You said as Neville walked up to you with the tray of champagne. You grabbed one thanking Neville who then walked away. Taking a sip of the champagne, you placed it down looking at Mattheo who looked at you.
"What?" You asked shifting a little at his intense gaze.
"You look gorgeous, lovely" Mattheo smiled at you. Blushed crept up your cheeks. Not expecting that compliment.
"Thanks. You don't look bad yourself" You said making Mattheo chuckle
"This reminds me of the yule ball" Mattheo said making you snicker
"I have to admit you are a good kisser"
"Flattered"
"Wrong Idea. I fed your already large ego"
"Your ego is larger then mine"
"What can I say?" You shrugged making Mattheo laugh again.
"So where is your boyfriend?" Mattheo asked not seeing Draco.
"I don't know" You said sighing, resting your chin on the palm of your hands. You dresses up and looked pretty for nothing when the one boy you wanted to impress is no where. Mattheo cleared his throat standing up, handing his hand out.
"A lovely beautiful girl doesn't deserve to be stood up on. Care to dance, Y/n?" Mattheo smiled
"As friends" He cleared it up. You snorted
"Why not? I need to have fun or otherwise. Getting pretty was a waste" You placed your hand on Mattheo's as he pulled you to the dance floor. Hands on your waist as you had your arms wrapped around his neck.
"Your always pretty. What are you talking about?" Mattheo furrowed his brows. You snickered
"You, English men know how to make a girl flustered, don't you?" You asked raising a brow as Mattheo sniggered.
"And you Miss Girl who grew up in America love English men, don't you?" He retorted it back. You smirked
"Its like what Taylor Swift said...Home is where the heart is" You shrugged but that smirk still lingering your lips "But, god I love the English" You giggled.
"Taylor Swift who is that?"
Muggle-borns who heard this gasped.
"Bad Idea, huh?" Mattheo asked
"Very bad" You chuckled as he grabbed your hand, twirling your around before pulling you back to him.
"You said your date was Malfoy then why are you with the enemies son?" Harry asked who held onto your shoulder and Mattheo dancing along with the two of you.
"You know its funny how your accusing Draco of being a death eater when the enemies son is present in Hogwarts" You scoffed
"Because its too obvious" Harry hissed
"And Draco? Isn't he obvious as well?"
"No one would expect it—"
"I'm here, guys" Harry and You looked to Mattheo. The conversation was cut off short with the doors opening. Everyone looked to see Mr. Filch entering while holding onto Draco as he aggressively the other in. Draco was struggling. You hands dropped to your side. Mattheo's hands never leave your waist.
Mr. Filch face Slughorn with Draco who was panting.
"Professor Slughorn, sir. I just discovered this boy lurking in an upstairs corridor. He claims to be invited to your party" Mr. Filch said
"He is actually my date. So he is technically invited to the party" You spoke up making everyone look at you. Draco looked relieved to see you but he saw in your eyes deep down you were angry, worried and disappointed. Mr. Filch lets go of Draco.
"Alright, carry on! Carry on!" Professor Slughorn said then everyone went back to enjoy the party. Draco walked up to you but glared at Mattheo.
"Hands off, Riddle" Draco spat. Mattheo brings his hands up to the air.
"Calm down, mate. We were just dancing after you clearly stood her up. Alone and Pretty. Be lucky it wasn't any other boy except me—" Draco was gonna punch Mattheo went you placed your hand on his chest, stopping him.
"Hey! Hey" You said making Draco look at you but he had an angry annoyed look on.
"Calm down. He did no harm. He knows what he will get if he dared touch me or hurt me in any other way. Remember the second task? Mattheo" You glared at the boy who grumbled a yes, quietly. Embarrassed to be reminded of that.
Draco placed his hand on your lower waist but you backed up.
"Next time, if you are gonna stood me up. Bare a note" Glaring at him then walking off.
"Better tend to her. She's sulking" Mattheo said shrugging. Draco sighed as he went after to walk after you. Harry got suspicious and decided to follow him. Walking out of the party, he walked down the hall only to be pushed back to the brick stone wall of the castle.
"I swore to protect you and Y/n" It was Snape
"I made the unbreakable vow" Snape spat quietly. As Draco looked at him annoyed and frustrated.
"I don't need protection. I can protect Y/n myself" Draco hissed to him quietly "I was chosen for this"
Draco looked straight at Snape's eyes. Harry leaned on the wall, listening "Out of all others me. Instead of his own son, I was chosen. I cant fail him. If I do, his gonna kill Y/n"
Snape closed his eyes at what Draco said. The thought of you dead...he cant have that. He swore to protect you the moment he was declared as your Godfather. He wont fail his Lily.
"I wont fail him"
"Your afraid, Draco"
Harry's eyes widen at what he heard but stayed silent.
"You tend to conceal it but its obvious. Let me assist you—"
"No!" Draco raised his voice
"I was chosen! If I don't do it. He's gonna kill Y/n and I can't lose her again" Draco spat but anyone who heard it can hear the fear lacing his voice. Harry just leaned on the wall, listening. Draco pushed Snape as he walked off.
Draco messed up his necktie as he walked off, intending to find you. He first went to check the Astronomy Tower but you aren't there. He wanted to go to the Black Lake but it was too dark and you hated the dark. He checked the library, you weren't there. So his last option was the Slytherin Common Room.
Once he got there, he was greeted by silence. Draco saw you were there. He went up to the boy dormitory. Walking in his dorm, he saw you laying on bed while caressing Andrew's hair while the boy was sleeping.
You looked up to see him enter.
"Get change then lets go to sleep" You said looking back down to Andrew. Draco closed the door, grabbing his pajamas as he walked in the bathroom. You seem calm...He was thinking of things to say to you while he dressed up. Once he was done, he walked out the bathroom. Walking to the other side of the bed and getting in.
You didn't even spare him a glance as you watch Andrew sleep. Draco laid down on his side staring at you.
"Are you—"
"Angry that you didn't come and had to be drag in by Filch who caught you lingering the halls, Worried because I don't know where you were and Disappointed that you couldn't make time for me and put that aside" You said looking up to Draco
"I'm sorry..." Draco whispered. Then it was silent again.
"I was mending it...The vanishing cabinet" Draco started off. "Didn't work.."
"I'm sorry, love" Draco said reaching out of your hand and intertwining your fingers together. He brought it up and gave a kiss to the back of your hand.
"Lets just go to sleep and talk about this tomorrow" You said getting comfortable as you hug Andrew. Closing your eyes, you went to dreamland. Draco watch you and Andrew's sleeping figure.
"I'm sorry..." Draco whispered again as he closed his eyes. All he saw was black and soon he recalled no memory of when he fell asleep but he is now joining the dreamland with you and Andrew.
"Cute family.." Daphne giggled as she use a camera and took a picture of it
"Close the door carefully" Pansy hissed as they tiptoed out, closing the door carefully