Daddy issues

CHAPTER TWENTY SEVEN: Monster

TW: slightly toxic and possessive behaviour hehe

*Annabella's POV*

"Hey! Riddle! Wait!" I heard a voice shout from behind me. I was leaving the Great Hall after breakfast. It was now the 18th of December. The Yule Ball was only a few days away and I still hadn't been asked; I was unsure as to whether I even wanted to go at this point but Narcissa had already had a dress made and sent to me. If I didn't attend it would be an embarrassment for the family. But if I attended without a date it would be even worse. 6 days. That's all the time I had. 6 days...

I whipped my head around to see an out-of-breath Harry running behind me.

"Yes? Can I help you?" I chuckled at seeing his red face. We got on well in D.A.D.A when I taught classes, almost everyone improved and Potter was fun to duel with. He always seemed to use expelliarmus, even though I told him to quit it.

"Um, well, I was wondering if you wanted to go to the Yule Ball with me?" He was so nervous it was laughable, but I maintained my composure.

Why is it that the one person I definitely could not attend the Yule Ball with, is exactly the person to ask me?

"Oh um, Harry, I'm not sure that would be very wise..." I sighed, placing a hand on his shoulder sympathetically.

"Why?"

"You know why, Harry... Also, I don't think your friends would be too pleased either." I chuckled, a small pitiful smile on my lips. I must admit, I was full of sadness in that moment. No one else had asked me...

Maybe there is something wrong with me...

"I don't care... Look, if you already have a date just tell me please, any guy would be lucky to have you!" He seemed a little put out.

I cleared my throat, "Well, I um... Well, you are the first to actually ask me..." I lowered my head feeling quite embarrassed.

"Oh! But I heard people talking about you though......"

"What? Why?" I was confused, why would they talk about me but not actually do anything?

"I don't know"

"Ok... Anyway, what about Cho? I thought you fancied her? Have you asked her?"

"I- well, wait... How did you know?" He asked, suddenly going very red.

I laughed, "Oh Harry, it is very obvious... Also, even though I don't have a date, I still wouldn't want to be someone's second choice." He nodded gently.

"She said no..."

"I gathered. I'm sorry for you. Anyway! I need to get going. Draco is waiting for me for Potions." I gave a small smile, before turning away once more.

"Hey, Riddle! About Draco... I saw him beating up some Durmstrang boy, really quite badly... I overheard them arguing about you... I just thought I'd mention it, I don't know if you are already aware?"

I was shocked.

What is going on with this bloody school? Everyone is mad!

"Thank you for telling me. I was not aware. Goodbye, Potter. Hope you find a date soon." I nodded and started storming my way towards where the blonde would be waiting for me.

There he was, the little blonde ferret. I started calling him that after Barty turned him into one, it was hilarious. It was the talk of the schools for the last week or so. He hated that I called him that, but no one else did. They were still scared of the pair of us.