A couple of mornings later I got up before everyone, I yawned, and walked into the bathroom. I grabbed makeup to start covering my makeup, knowing the reactions from people if they saw what happened.
The door slammed open and Cho walked in, shutting the door behind her. I cursed to myself knowing I hadn't finished covering the bruise up.
"Cho! How are you? " I faked happiness
"Cut the shit Y/N. What happened in the bathroom. Someone told me they heard you and Malfoy fighting again" she interrupted me
"Just out normal fights, I swear," I said quietly before she pointed to the bruise around my neck where his hand had been
"Then what the hell is that?" she said yelled at me
"It's nothing...I swear" She looked unconvinced so I fessed up "I slapped him, yesterday in the bathroom"
Cho hugged me tightly and looked at me
"Good for you, but that doesn't explain what happened"
"Well, he got mad, the slap was powerful. He shoved me against the wall...and choked me" I mumbled the last
Cho's eyes went from being proud of me to pure fury "I'm sorry he did what?"
"I stopped him! He just has really strong hands." I said quickly
She shook her head and grabbed my hand, dragging me out of the common room and to Professor Flitwick's office
I stopped her "Wait no," I said
She stared at me "what do you mean "no" She crossed her
"I mean, I have it handled. No need to get him expelled, he just got angry."I said, Cho began to respond before a faint voice, that was getting closer, began speaking
"She's a complete and utter wuss. The whole Y/N being tough is all an act" Draco said, clearly talking to his goons
I turned around and saw him, he was looking away but unfortunately Goyle wasn't, he nudged Malfoy. Cho saw as well and we both began walking back to the common room
"Let's talk to Luna, she's the best person to go to when your upset" She smiled and went up to our shared dorm. Our past roommate had left Hogwarts suddenly and after asking, or begging, Flitwick he let Luna move in.
"oh Y/N what's wrong," she said softly, Cho waved as she shut the door behind her. The minute the door closed everything came out. The nightmares, bathroom incident, everything.
She hugged me and whispered "you'll be okay I swear, just breathe. You did the right thing. I am so proud of you Y/N, you are so strong"
I took a few deep breaths sinking into her hug. I tighten around her arms and sighed.
"I love you, Luna," I said
"I love you too Y/N"
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A few days later I was sitting in the great hall, studying when I felt a piece of paper thrown at me. I didn't even have to look up to know who sent it. The note turned out to be a, slightly impressive, drawing of me crying with crybaby written all of it
"Oh no here comes the c-c-crybaby!" Malfoy mocked me
I walked to his table "what the fuck is wrong with you"
"Nothing, I'm perfect" he answered nonchalantly
"Was it your dad? Is he who made you such a dick. I just don't know how he fucked up this bad in raising you." I yelled at him and immediately knew I had hit a sensitive spot when his friends around him stopped laughing
His eyes filled with fury as he got up and dragged me out of the Great hall "Don't you ever bring up my father, filthy blood traitor" he put his wand to my throat
"You are too much of a pussy to even do anything. I remember what happened with granger, everyone knows that" I glared "You didn't even beat me. Face it, I'm not afraid of you."
He glared at me and pushed the wand harder against my throat, I smiled, just to piss him off. The wand hurt like hell but I didn't want him thinking I was affected by him.
"I let you get away yesterday, but if you ever, mention my father again, I'll make it your last words."
"Oooh Is that a threat Malfoy?" I said smirking at him and grabbing his wrist tightly
"It's a promise L/N"
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I had been lucky, Cho had caught him and he quickly backed up and walked away
"You have it handled?"
"I do-"
"no, no you don't Y/N"
"I was handling it!"
"Sure you were"
"I almost stopped him before you came over here"
She threw her hands up in frustration and stared deep into my soul "Fine, but I'm done with this. You say you have this handled, then prove it."
I nodded and went to our dorm. I sat on my bed and started studying when my door busted open.
"Come with me to Hogsmeade. I want to show you something"
It was Luna, so of course, I followed her to the Hog's Head and walked in to see a group of people and Harry Potter in the front. We sat down near the back and looked up at him
I leaned over "What's this?" I asked
"This...is Harry's great idea"
I looked at her, then Harry, then back at her again. I sat down and listened to what Harry was saying since Luna didn't help me at all. Turns out he was planning a DADA class away from Umbridge so we would actually learn.
I truly believe We should be able to practice what we are learning. What I didn't believe, however, was that He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named was back. I mourned Cedric of course but...I wasn't sure.
"Okay, everyone signs for the DA, and remember this should be kept a secret"Hermonie handed the paper to the twins
As the paper was passed to me. I signed my name and handed it to Cho. This concluded the meeting, everyone left, I walked out with Cho and ran into Neville who was behind us.
"Hi!" I said excitedly
"oh..hi" he responded sadly
I frowned "what's wrong?"
"i...I just think I'm not brave enough to be in the DA. What if I ruin everything like I did the third year?"
"Neville, why would Gryffindor choose you if you were a wimp!? You are so brave. Remember your first year? You stood up to the Golden Trio. Not only are you one of the bravest people I know you are also so sweet and amazing." I said
He didn't look fully convinced but a little confidence came back"Thank you Y/N"
I smiled and rubbed his arm and walked away or at least I tried but as if he's a ghost Malfoy appeared in front of me.
"You and your wimpy Gryffindor boyfriend just get back from a date?" Malfoy towered over,e
"No, but again, it's not your business is it Malfoy?"
"Everything at Hogwarts in my business, I am a malfoy of course."
"You are so conceited. The world doesn't revolve around you."
He sneered "I would rather be conceited than a filthy blood traitor," he spat
"Can't you just leave me alone, for once, what is your problem with me?" I yelled
"My problem is that you for one, are a filthy blood traitor, two mud blood lov-"
"Fucks sake malfoy, stop using that word you monster." I snapped " You're just upset that a muggle-born is better at everything than you"
"I don't care how a filthy muggle-born like Granger does in school." He sneered
"Liar. Just leave everyone alone Malfoy. This is why no one likes to be around you because you are like this!" I yelled.
He glared and pulled out his wand. "One more word and I'll keep my promise" I didn't even notice his friends had appeared behind me.
"Do it" I glared. "I dare you."
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