In another life (Draco x reader)

The unforgivable curses (p25)

The following days all people would talk about was the Triwizard Tournament. Every time I saw Draco he would avoid me and I didn't feel like running after him and begging him to listen to me. In classes, he would sit away from me and since classes were shorter I had no time to try to approach him at the same time as trying to pay as much attention as I could.

Nikolai had looked to hang out with me a lot and I honestly enjoyed his company, he was very open about himself, telling me his story, about how his dad was a muggle and once he found out he was a wizard he attempted to kill him and his mother. Which resulted in his mother being sent to prison for killing his father in self-defense. I also told him a lot about myself which I felt like I could, he was a great listener and having someone who wasn't cautious or afraid of saying the wrong thing around me was refreshing.

I was walking past the great hall one evening when I heard someone call my name. I turned to see Cedric.

"Ced! Hi." We hugged tightly

"Hey stranger, I've wanted to come to say hi for a while now." He told me while we continued walking. 

"Me too, sorry I've had a lot on my mind," I replied

"Draco?" He asked I simply nodded.

"I heard a rumor you were thinking of entering the Triwizard tournament?" I nudged him

"Yeah, I think I will. What do you think?" He asked

"Pretty cool, just don't die please." I joked And we laughed.

"I've heard a rumor myself about you and a guy from Durmstrang." He nudged me this time.

"Nikolai? He's just a friend and that's what's gotten Dracos wand in a knot." I said frustrated.

"Well, no offense but you two do look pretty cozy when you're together. I mean I was pretty jealous of him too." He laughed. I hit him playfully.

"The worst part is that Draco won't even listen to me, he's been avoiding me for days," I told him. We made a stop.

"I'm headed this way." He told me pointing left. "But just give him time, I'm sure he'll come around. And let's catch up some time ok?" He told me hugging me and then starting to walk away.

"Yeah, thanks Ced. See you later." I told him and walked in the opposite direction.

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Today we were having our first DADA class with the new teacher, Professor Moody. I walked to class with Neville but since we were late he and I weren't able to sit together. I sat in front of Draco next to one of the Patil twins while Neville sat down a couple of rows ahead next to Dean. When I sat down I heard Draco scoff behind me and I just shook my head in disapproval.

"Alastor Moody, ex Auror, Ministry malcontent, and your new defense against the dark arts teacher. I am here because Dumbledore asked me, end of story goodbye, the end!" He began which was quite intimidating. "Any questions?" He continued

Everyone was silent and I'm pretty sure afraid of him.

"When it comes to the dark arts I believe in a practical approach...first, which of you can tell me how many unforgivable curses there are?" He asked.

"three, sir" Hermione replied almost immediately.

"And they are so named because?" Moody asked again.

"Because they are unforgivable. The use of any one of them will-" Hermione was cut off

"earn you a one-way ticket to Azkaban! Correct!" He continued writing aggressively on the chalkboard. "Now the ministry says you're too young to see what these curses do, I SAY DIFFERENT! you need to know what you're up against, you need to be prepared, you need to find another place to put your chewing gum beside the other side of your desk, Mr. Finnigan!" Professor Moody continued in the same aggressive tone.

I tried to stifle a laugh at Seamus getting told off and then Moody proceeding to chuck chalk at him. "So, which curse should we see first? WEASLEY!" He bellowed making Ron jump in his desk in front of him.

"Yes?" Ron answered terrified.

"Stand!" Ron stood up. "give us a curse." he said, his face close to Rons.

"Well, my dad did tell me about one, the Imperius Curse." Moody nodded and then proceeded to go and collect a hideous-looking spider from a jar in front of the class. He took out his wand and pointed it at the spider "Engorgio" he muttered and the spider grew bigger. "Imperio!" the spider then began flying across the room controlled by Moody's wand.

He began making the spider land on different tables, then on Crabbe's face which made me laugh from the table next to him. But then the spider landed on my hand and started crawling up my arm which made me terrified.

"Not so funny now is it Miss y/l/n" Moody laughed. "Your mother is familiar with this curse herself." I furrowed my brows at his comment but then he proceeded to move the spider to Dracos face. But instead of laughing this time, I was confused at what I had just heard.

After he was done with his demonstration he brought the spider back to his hand. "Scores of witches and Wizards, have claimed that they only did You-Know-Whos bidding under the influence of the Imperius Curse." He was staring at me "But here's the rub...How do we sort out the liars?" He said and then broke eye contact with me. I felt incredibly uncomfortable.

I began getting caught up in my thoughts that I didn't pay attention to what was going on in the class until I looked forward when I heard squeals from the spider being tortured by the Crucio Curse. I felt my blood boil when I saw it was happening in front of Neville's eyes and his reaction to it.

"STOP IT! CAN'T YOU SEE THATS BOTHERING STOP IT!" I shouted feeling furious but Moody stopped.

He picked up the spider and brought it to the desk in front of me. "Perhaps you could give us the last unforgivable curse Miss y/l/n?"

I shook my head and tried to fight back tears of anger.

"Avada Kadabra." Moody shot the curse and all I saw was a flash of green light, heard a squeal, and looked down to see the dead spider.

All I wanted to do was get out of there, I felt like I was about to blow but then I felt a hand on my back. I turned slightly and saw Draco had laid forward on his desk extending his hand. I brought my hand down and held his behind my back. I instantly felt more relaxed and tried taking a few deep breaths to calm down as I felt Draco stroke my hand with his thumb.

Once the class was finished I stood up and looked back at Draco and mouthed "Thank you." as he walked away. I stayed back to wait for Neville.

"Are you ok?" We said in Unison once we were face to face.

"Not really," I told him

"Me neither." He answered.

I held his arm and we continued to walk down the spiraled staircase but were forced to a stop when we heard Moody behind us. He asked to see Neville, I gave Neville a disapproving look but he accepted and walked back upstairs with him.

I continued walking alone down the stairs and then I saw Seamus standing at the bottom. I wasn't in the mood for any more confrontations but I had to walk past him so I just sighed and continued walking.

"Hey y/n" He started once he saw me.

"Seamus I'm really-" I started

"No wait, I wanted to apologize." He said and I came to a stop. I was pleasantly surprised. "I wanted to apologize for everything, for cheating on you, for hurting you, for being an idiot. I'm not trying to win you back. I promise, I just wanted to apologize for all the pain I caused you. I don't expect you to forgive me either, but I wanted you to know." He said and started to turn.

"Seamus, thank you. It means a lot." I smiled at him and then we both continued walking.

"Sorry about what happened back there," Seamus said as we continued walking.

"Yeah, I didn't really like him. I wish Remus was still here." I sighed.

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