Secrets || Draco Malfoy

Two

The trio and I are walking to dinner together. Umbridge walks out of her office and up to us.
"Hello." Hermione says.
"I need to talk to Miss Potter." She says looking at me. Great. I nod slowly.
"You go on, I'll be there in a minute." I say to the trio. They nod and walk away.

I look back at Umbridge.
"Were you the one who told Professor McGonagall about my methods of punishment?" She asks leaning close to me. I step back.
"No."
"Don't lie to me!" She scowls.
"I'm not a liar." I spit back. I'm so sick and tired of people saying that about me. I'd have to be absolutely mental to make something that vile up.
"Do you need more detention? First lying about Cedrics death and n-."

"Cedric was murdered by Voldemort. And you better start accepting that. I had to watch a green light throw the boy that I cared for back to his death, while there was nothing I could do. I loved him!" I say cutting her off. I fight back tears, refusing to have her see me cry.

"You are a liar. And I doubt a kind boy like Cedric, could ever love someone like you. I wouldn't be surprised if he killed himself, because he couldn't stand you." That was so uncalled for. She is such a bitch. I feel a tear roll down my cheek.

I turn around and run away from her. I start walking once I know she can't see me. I put an arm against the wall to stabilize myself. I take a deep breath trying to do everything but break down completely.

I hear footsteps and look up. I see that Draco is walking in my direction. Just add it to my things of what could go wrong. I look down, not wanting him to see me cry. I hear him scoff, meaning he's about to throw some insult. I look up at him not in the mood.
"Draco..... please just save whatever comment you're about to say. I'm just- I just can't right now." I say while more tears escape my eyes. He looks at me for a few seconds. Different emotions in his eyes. Then he just walks away.

He walked away. It's surprising.

I thank whatever gods made that happen while I hurry back to the dorm.

I get into bed as I burry my head into my pillow. My mind racing from thought to thought. From, Cedric, to Umbridge, to Draco, to everything. Suddenly the door opens.

"Y/n?" Hermione says. I look up at her. She notices my puffy red eyes. "What did that vile woman say to you?" She asks running over to my side. She sits on the end of my bed and grabs my hand gently.
"She said Cedric didn't love me, and that she wouldn't be surprised if he killed himself because of it." I say more tears rolling down my face.
"She's absolutely crazy. Of course Cedric loved you, he loved you with his whole heart." She says pulling me into a hug. "Don't listen to her." I pull away, choosing not to say anything about Draco not being an ass.
"Thanks Mione." I say wiping away the tears.
"Of course. You missed dinner by the way."
"Oh it's fine, I lost my appetite.
"If you say so."

That night while laying in bed, thoughts keep me up. Why would Draco just leave? Was it even possible for him to not make my life a living hell? Why did Umbridge have to be so.... so mean? Why can't she just leave me alone? I miss Cedric, with my whole soul. It's not fair, why did this have to happen to me? Why did my boyfriend have to die? Why did we have such bad luck? I hate being a Potter.

My mind keeps racing, each thought bringing a new one.  Tears falling down my face, and soaking up my pillow. I bring my blanket up higher to cover my face more. I eventually fall asleep.