Always / Draco Malfoy

Chapter 12

Narrator's POV:
The first day back to Hogwarts was always absolutely manic from the platform to the speech in the great hall. Despite the craziness you best believe every single student was the picture of excitement everyone always exited to see their friends again after the summer break. Unlike last year the train journey to Hogwarts was not filled with terror but a lighthearted buzz filled the air. However, this year was going to be slightly different as everyone would soon find out Hogwarts would not only play house to Hogwarts students but also to The Beauxbatons Academy and to Durmstrang students.

Why you may ask? Because of the Tri Wizard tournament and when Dumbledore announced this the whole of Hogwarts erupted into a roar of cheers which was quickly shut down with yells of disappointment when Dumbledore announced that there would be an age restriction of minimum 17.

Aurora's POV:

"Give a warm welcome to the Beauxbatons girls" Dumbledore announced with an arm outstretched warmly. Me and Hermione sat facing outwards towards the pathway space that had been created for the students to enter, the doors quietly opened revealing a group of beautiful young ladies. They came in with such grace gliding across the floor and when they sighed opening their arms blue butterflies flew out, I could hear Ron drooling without even turning around laughing to myself. As they moved in front of us I caught a glimpse at Draco for the first time since the quidditch match and the second I did it made my blood boil. His eyes were completely fixated on the girls as they glided past his mouth slightly parted. Well then I thought to myself a huff escaping my lips.

"And a warm welcome to the the gentlemen of Durmstrang." Dumbledore continued after the girls had take their seats. My mood instantly perked up knowing that my two oldest friends Viktor and Milan would certainly be joining. Instead of a gentle opening the doors burst open revealing the boys who came with flips and canes banging them on the floor. As they ran past Milan flipped in the air landing right in front of me he grabbed one of my hands which had been resting on my lap and kissed it I smiled at the thoughtful gesture as he continued on. Viktor came out last with the headteacher Igor Karkaroff instead of being as upfront as Milan he simply looked at me smiling and nodded he was a man of few words.

"Well I don't think Malfoy was very happy with Knoxs' and Krums' actions just then." Hermione whispered so only I could here using her elbow to nudge me and gain my attention from the boys who were taking their seats. My head instantly snapped in the direction I knew Draco was sat in and true to her word he sat there eyes giving a look as cold as ice with a scowl plastered on his face in the direction of Milan when he noticed my gaze his head turned to face me his mood lightening but he was still visibly stiffened.

"I can't believe Viktor Krum is at Hogwarts." Ron exclaimed causing both Hermione and I to turn our bodies to face the table.

"Aurora aren't you friends with him and Milan Knox." Hermione questioned to which I nodded in response.

"WHAT?!" Ron exclaimed a little too loudly in response," well why the bloody hell didn't you say something?" He muttered after I glared in his direction for being too loud.

"I really didn't think it was such a big deal Ronald," I laughed, "Don't worry I will introduce you if your so bothered." With a mouth full of food he mumbled what I could comprehend as a yes.

Once we all finished with our meal we got up and began making our way to the exit Ron was still talking about Viktor even though it had been an hour causing Harry to quite sassily tell him to shut up. Just as we reached the staircase I heard my name being called and I turned on my heals to be met with a still furious Draco, though he was clearly masking it as to not alarm the trio who would immediately start an argument with the blond boy.

"To what do I owe the pleasure?" I questioned as he came to a halt in front of me.

"A word," he muttered looking behind me before continuing," in private."

Turning back around to the trio I smiled sympathetically and told them I wouldn't be long and that I'd see them in the common room, Harry gave me a weary glance before grabbing Ron and Hermione to follow him. Once they were out of sight I felt Draco's hand grab my own as he started pulling me in a random direction. It took us a few minutes of me following him aimlessly until he halted in a desolate corridor.

"So what the hell was that little performance then?" He questioned raising his eyebrow, his aura was oddly calm for the moment anyway.

"I have no idea what your talking about." I replied knowing every word which came from my lips was a big lie, he did too and that riled something up within him, taking a step forward he continued.

" Yes you do Aurora you know exactly what I'm talking about that Knox boy showing off and kissing your hand." He growled stalking closer again causing me to step backwards my back pressed against the hard, cold, stone wall.

"Draco please he is a childhood friend don't be so dramatic." I laughed. Big mistake.

"Can you tell me why the fuck all your childhood friends are so dam touchy with you?" He spat making a clear dig at mine and Fred's friendship too.

"They aren-"

"That was rhetorical I didn't say that you could answer... I don't want you talking to him okay?" I was dumbfounded but his chest was heaving and jealousy was a good look on him nevertheless, I didn't want a confrontation so I nodded submitting.
"Use your words Aurora do you understand?" He smirked down at me loving the power trip.

"Yes Draco I understand." With that he kissed me with such passion I was left breathless and then he placed a gentle kiss on my forehead lacing his fingers with mine. Though I told him I wasn't going to talk to Milan that didn't mean I'd follow that I mean let's be realistic he was my friend and Draco was not the boss of me but arguments weren't needed right now. If he continues that will be a different story.