Draco stood when he noticed me walking towards him. A grin strung across his face when his silver eyes scanned me.
"I was wondering when you would come by." Draco started walking over to me. He seemed overly excited, he was bouncing with each step he took.
"Here I am."
"Are you ready to open the greatest gift ever?" He smirked at me as he gestured towards the green box that was sitting in my usual seat.
"It better not be alive." I laughed as he shook his head, practically shoving me towards the gift. He hovered close behind me as I unwrapped it to reveal a black velvet clothing box. I lifted the lid and pulled out a beautiful, white fur coat.
"This is gorgeous... you didn't have to..." I was stunned at the gift he had gotten me, it really was amazing... Draco took it from my hands, holding it open for me to try it on.
"Now when we meet outside for lunch you don't have to steal my coat." He laughed as he pulled it over my arms. It was long. The coat ended just above my knees and it was incredibly soft on my skin. I've never owned anything like it before.
"I also made sure I got your favorite color." He smiled as he watched me examine his gift that was now wrapped around me. I lifted the coat to my face, letting the fur touch my cheek. As I did this, the faint smell of Draco's musk swept over me. I looked at him, a knowing smile placed on my features.
"I enchanted it to smell like me. You know, 'cause I smell so good.'" He laughed before winking at me so I shoved him with my shoulder.
"You are such a dork... but I love it. Thank you, Draco." I smiled broadly as I pulled out a silver box, handing it to him. His eyes twinkled as he opened it. He pulled out a scarlet red scarf.
"This is expensive..." He said as he held it in his hands, setting down the box it was previously in.
"Hush. It's not about the price. Besides, I'm sure my gift cost much more." He smiled at me as he embraced me into a tight hug.
"Thank you." Was all he said as he held me. Though some part of me didn't think he was thanking me for the scarf. The hug seemed to have lasted longer than I thought was necessary, but he seemed to enjoy it. I always stand by my simple rule. 'When you hug someone, always be the last to let go. Because you never know how much that person needs it.' Draco hesitantly pulled away from me, looking down at his scarf.
"It's red to show your pride for Gryffindor." I laughed as he smirked at me.
"My pride? Maybe not for Gryffindor, but I'm proud to be your friend." He smirked as he wrapped it around his neck.
"Woah..." He gasped as he held the ends of the fabric in his hands.
"I had it enchanted to release serotonin in the wearer's brain... so whoever wears it, it will bring them happiness. Even if the saddest person on earth put it on, as long as they don't take it off it would make them happy forever." Draco seemed shocked when I explained what it was for. I could already tell it was working on him. He had that smile of his that was as bright as the sun plastered on his face.
"Thank you (Y/n)" He dragged me into another hug before we both sat down. Draco and I sat around talking for about a half an hour in the great hall. We were just messing around and having fun, that is, until I saw a familiar black cloak in the corner of my eye.
"Excuse me for a moment," I said, as I stood up making my way towards the main entrance. Severus was far ahead of me, but he seemed as though he had a certain destination he was heading to. I decided to follow him, knowing I would regret leaving without seeing him before the break. I followed him through several corridors, and I got the feeling he knew I was behind him. There's no way he couldn't, he seems to knows everything. We found our way to the third floor, in that same room with the blue curtains without any windows. I shut the door behind me as quietly as I could. As I turned around I felt his cold lips press into mine. He pulled away, out of breath as my stomach fluttered. I wasn't expecting that.
"I'm going to miss you." He said as he kissed my cheek.
"It's only two weeks... but I'll miss you too." I said smiling, pulling another box out of my purse. This one was wrapped in black with a bright yellow bow on top. He grinned when he noticed the color I chose. I handed it to him, but he just stared at me in silence, like he wasn't expecting me to get him anything. He should have known better.
"Open it." As I spoke, he did as I said. It was a small bouquet of never wilt buttercups that were placed in a glass vase. I had brewed a memory potion and added it to the flowers water. Meaning, whenever he touched it, the memory of our first kiss will enter his mind as if he was reliving it. I could tell my potion had worked when his eyes glazed over and he was left with tinted cheeks.
"This is... the best gift I have ever received." When he spoke he seemed amazed, like it was unimaginable for someone to feel this way for him. I tucked some of my hair behind my ear as he looked down at me.
"I've only spent a few months with you, but you seem to know me better than anyone ever has... Here..." He set the vase down on the coffee table, before handing me a box wrapped in white and silver. I smiled at him as I began to tear the wrapping. I let the paper fall to the floor revealing a plain white box. When I opened it, I pulled out a long, glass globe. There was forever snow resting at the bottom of it. He remembered when I told him I loved the winter...
"Place your finger here..." He held my hand as he pressed the tip of my index finger at the top of the small dome. The snow lifted from the bottom, creating small silhouettes... of us. The snowflakes spun around as I watched the small figures dancing. It was us the night of the ball. The sparkling, white snow even captured the way my dress floated through the air when he had lifted me from the ground. It had even formed the whomping willow in the distance. My heart soared, this is the most thoughtful gift I have ever been given. It's something that will remind me of our time together... even after it ends... Why would that thought come to me at a time like this? Is it because it's inevitable? Or will he give up what he has now... for me? I could feel myself slowly slip into sadness and I think Severus could sense it. He quickly took my mind away from the thoughts that were swarming me.
"I also got us something else." He said as he grabbed my hand. He pulled a silver ring out of his pocket and slipped it over my pinky finger. It magically formed to my size. I looked down at his hand that was holding my own, seeing he had one on his finger as well. They both began glowing a faint gold.
"They do that when either one of us is thinking about the other." I smiled as I hugged him tightly, letting the negativity vanish from my mind.
"You are so corny." I laughed as I snuggled into his chest.
"No, I'm not. I'm romantic!" He laughed as he squeezed me tightly. He tucked his finger under my chin raising my eyes to his.
"I love you."
"I love you too." His lips pressed into my own in a sweet embrace.
"Meet me in the Lookout tower the second you arrive back at Hogwarts."
"I will." I smiled as I pulled away from him, his touch grazing down my arms until they reached my fingers. I had to fight away the shiver he had caused to take over my skin. His warm gaze settled over me as he entangled his hands in mine.
"You should go... the train will be leaving soon." I nodded as I pulled away from him. Even though I was wearing a fur coat, I felt cold without his embrace around me. I had to keep reminding myself that it was only two weeks. Not too long, but long enough to dread his absence. I've gotten so used to seeing him every day. This may be more difficult than I originally thought.
"Happy Christmas, my love." He said as we stood in front of the door, neither of us wanting to leave. I wonder what it would have been like if I accepted his offer to go with him over break... No, (Y/n). You have made your decision. You can't torture yourself with thoughts like that.
"Happy Christmas, Severus." With that, I slipped out of the room, anxiously waiting to see him again.
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