The Slytherin Princess

Chapter 59

New Kid

JAYNE'S POV

Eventually, I got and left the Astronomy Tower. I headed back to the dorms and into our room. I began unpacking when Cami and Kenz ran in giggling. "Hey, Jayne! Guess what!" Kenz exclaimed. "What's up?" I asked. "There's a back to school party tonight for the 6 and 7 years. It's for all the houses!" Cami said. "Awesome, have fun." I said plainly. Cami rolled her eyes. "Come on! You have to go. It'll be no fun without you." Kenz said. "I don't know. I'm not exactly in the mood to mingle." I said as I put clothes into my drawers. "Too bad, you are coming and that's final. You need to cheer up and a party will do that." Cami said. "I hope the new kid is there!" Kenz said. "Ooooo! He's cute." Cami added. "Who?" I asked. "Oh yeah, you missed the sorting. There's a new six-year. He transferred from Durmstrang. I think his name is Theodore."Cami said. "Cool," I said. Cami and Kenz insisted that I wear something "cute". I asked what was wrong with jeans as I didn't feel like dressing slutty but they just laughed. "Fine," I said. I pulled out a jean skirt and paired it with a white cropped sweater. I put on a little make and we headed for the party. "Where even is this party?" I asked as we snuck down the halls. "Shush, we can't get caught." Cami whispered. "You'll see" Kenz added. True, we were walking down the hall to a party, after curfew, holding a bottle of fire whiskey. Not a good look if Filch catches us. Finally, we arrived at the wall of the room of requirement. "Seriously" I mumbled to myself. This place and I don't have a great past. First, it was with Draco and me. I first found out about his nightmares. Then Dumbledores Army. It was incredible until we got caught. The door appeared and we snuck in. The room had become the perfect place for a party. There were lights, a dancefloor, couches and tables, a bar, all sorts of stuff. People were drinking, dancing, smoking. "Let's do shots!" Kenz squealed. "Yeah!" Cami yelled. "You guys go ahead, I'm going to see if I can find Harry. I forgot to ask him something." I lied. The nodded and went to down some shots, then headed for the dance floor. I wandered around the party for a while. I got handed multiple different red cups, but I didn't drink anything. I don't think I'll ever drink. It leaves you vulnerable to an attack. It's dangerous. Finally, I found Harry, Ron, Neville, Seamus, and Dean standing together drinking. I headed over to them. "Hey Jayne!" Neville said. "Hi Neville, good summer boys?" I asked. They nodded. Suddenly, Harry grabbed my arm and pulled me aside.  "Jayne, what are you doing here?" he asked. "What do you mean? Its a party for 6 & 7 years, all houses?" I asked. "Yeah, but are you sure-" he started. "I'm not drinking or smoking or anything if that's what you are worried about. Not that it's any of your concern." I said rolling my eyes. "I just didn't think you would be here." he said. "I didn't exactly want to. Cami and Kenz made me come." I said. "Oh. Have you seen him yet?" he asked. "Who?" I asked. "Malfoy," he said. "I saw him come in but otherwise no. Why do you ask?" I said. "No reason," he said. That liar. He wants to know if I know anything. "Ok, well it's getting late. I'm going to go find Cami and Kenz and make sure they get back ok?" I said. "Alright, see you tomorrow." he said. I nodded and walked away. I started to walk around the room looking for my friends when I bumped into someone. I looked up into the blue hues and my heart stopped. "Draco," I said softly. "Sorry," he said. He slurred his words and looked sick. "Are you alright?" I asked. "What do you care?" he snapped. "Draco, come on-" I started. "That's Malfoy to you" he spat. I felt my eyes water. "Ok... Malfoy. Have a good night." I said and I disappeared into the crowd. I decided that Cami and Kenz would have to get themselves back. I had to get out o here before something else goes wrong. And just as I thought that I began walking out. Then I saw him leaning against a counter with a cup in his hand. No, I must be imagining things. He's not here. He's gone. He vanished. He's expelled. He's not allowed to be- "Hello Jayne, miss me?" Blaise asked standing in my path. My veins iced and my breath hitched. I felt the lump in my throat form. Nobody was lucid enough to recognize what was going on. Harry was nowhere to be found and Draco was gone. "How are you here." I asked. "They lifted my expulsion. I'm back." he said with a smug look. "J- just leave me alone." I stammered. My chest was tight and I could feel the room getting smaller. It was like he could suck all the air from my lungs and steal it from the room.  "Heard about your dad. It's a shame. Then again he never really cared about you did he?" he said. I pulled my wand and pointed it at him. "Don't speak about my father or I will hex you into oblivion." I yelled. "Really?" he said rolling his eyes. "Move from my path now." I said. "Or what. What are-" he started. "There you are! I've been looking everywhere for you!" an unfamiliar voice said. I turned around and a boy was standing next to me. "Who the hell are you?" Blaise said. "This party is boring. Should we get out of here?" he asked me. I just nodded and he warped his arm around me and led me out. "Have a good night mate." he yelled to Blaise. We got outside and I began hyperventilating. He's back. I fell to the ground and the tears came down my cheek. The boy knelt in front of me and shook my shoulders. "Hey! Hey! Are you alright?" he asked. "Y-yes" I stammered. "Breathe. Hey, it's ok. You're ok. Breathe." he whispered. He wiped the tears from my cheeks and lifted my chin. "Look at me, ok. Breathe in for 4, hold for 4 and release for 4, with me." he said. I nodded. "In 1, 2,3,4. Hold 1,2,3,4. Out, 1,2,3,4" he said. His voice was soft and comforting. His blue eyes were gentle. My breathing slowed and I calmed down. "Thank you... um-" I said. "Theodore, Nott. But you can call me Theo. If you want." he said. I smiled. "I'm Jayne." I said. His face fell. "Oh, You're Jayne Black." he asked. I nodded. "Why?" I asked. "I read about your dad in the Daily Prophet. I'm sorry." he said. I just nodded. "Do you want me to walk you back to your dorm?" he asked. I looked at him and smiled and nodded. We stood up and began walking. "If you don't mind me asking, who was that kid back there?" he asked. I sighed. "Well, I guess since your a student here you're going to find out eventually." I said. "Find out what?" he asked. "It's kind of a long story. But last year, he um, well he raped me." I said. I kept my eyes on the floor. I hated seeing people's faces when they found out. "Why the bloody hell is he here?" he asked. "I don't know. He was supposed to be expelled. But I guess they let him back." I said. We arrived at the portrait and I mumbled the password and we walked in. We stood in the common room and I stopped. "I can go from here." I said. He looked at me and smiled. "Ok, I understand. But if it's alright with you, do you want to walk to breakfast tomorrow. This school is so big, I just might get lost." he said. I laughed for the first time in a while and smiled at him. "Sure, let's meet down here tomorrow morning." I said. "Alright, good night Jayne." he said softly. "Good night Theo, and thank you." I said. He nodded and we went to our separate dorms. I changed into some PJ pants and a tank top and climbed into bed and thought about school tomorrow. I wasn't as nervous though. I think Theo was the reason.