The Slytherin Princess

Chapter 71

JAYNE'S POV

Theo and I were in my room doing our homework and snacking. It had become our everyday after school routine. But then we were interrupted when we heard a knock on the door. I got up and opened the door to find Draco standing there. "Jayne, can I talk to you?" he said. I nodded and he walked in. "Hey mate." Theo said. "Oh hey Theo. Um I kinda need to talk to Jayne-" he said. "Oh yeah, no problem." Theo said. He packed his stuff and kissed me on the cheek before walking out. I shut the door and Draco and I sat down. "What's wrong?" I asked. "I heard about you and Harry's fight." he said. He was fidgeting with his rings. I was fidgeting with my necklace. "Oh sorry. He's just upset and says stuff. He'll cool off and be fine in a day or two." I said. "Yeah about something he said. I was watching and I heard him..." he started. "You heard him call you a death eater right?" I asked. Draco looked up startled. Time to put your acting skills to use Jayne. "It's nuts right? Why does Harry think he can go around just throwing that word around like its nothing! I told him if he ever says it again I'll kill him myself." I said. The look on Draco's face broke my heart. He looked so guilty. "Yeah, it's crazy. I thought he'd gone mad." he said quietly. "Are you alright though?" I asked interlacing his hand with mine. He looked at me and gave me a small smile. "Yeah, I'm fine." he said. He kissed me and I melted at his touch. Then he stood up to leave. "Should I send Theo back in here?" he asked. "Um yeah, thanks." I said. He nodded and disappeared. A few minutes later Theo appeared with 2 letters in his hand. "What do you have there?" I asked. "We just got invited to Slughorn's Christmas Party." he said. "Oh great. A party... with Harry." I said. "You don't know that he's invited." Theo said. I laughed. "The chosen one... not invited to Slughorn's party. Ya right. Harry is Slughorn's favorite student." I said. "True," Theo said. We finished our homework and Theo helped me pick out a dress. It's a shimmery emerald green dress that goes down mid-thigh and has sheer sleeves. I am going to wear it with my little black heels. "You will look amazing." Theo said before he left that night. I smiled at him. Then I went to Draco's room. We just cuddled until we fell asleep. Strangely, he wasn't invited to Slughorn's party. I thought he would be. I guess it'll just be me and Theo.

The rest of the week went by really quick. Today was Slughorn's Christmas party and tomorrow we leave for winter break. I wanted to stay at Hogwarts but I guess I am going to the Weasley's with Harry, and the rest of them. At least Uncle Remus and Tonks will be there. I got dressed and Theo and I walked together. When we arrived, the whole place was decked out. There was food, drinks, music. It was pretty cool Theo and I took a picture with Professor Slughorn. "Hey Jayne" I turned and saw Harry standing there sheepishly. "What do you want?" I asked. "I'm gonna go." Theo said and he scurried off. "I'm sorry Jayne." Harry said. "What for? Accusing Draco of being a you-know-what for absolutely no reason or freaking out because you heard a rumor from Pansy fucking Parkinson of all people." I said. "Both and technically it wasn't a rumor. It was true." I said. I punched his arm. "Sorry" he said. "It's not just sex Harry. Ok? I- I can't sleep... I can't sleep without him. I just can't." I said. He nodded. "Ok. I just want you to be careful." he said. I rolled my eyes. "I'm serious Jayne. A war is coming. People are going missing. This is a big deal. It isn't just going to go away. Do you-" he was interrupted by a commotion at the party. Filch was dragging Draco into the party by his collar. "I found this one lurking in the upstairs corridor." Filch said. I quickly jumped into action. "Draco! There you are. Sorry Professor Slughorn, Draco was running late so I told him to just meet me here. He must have gotten lost." I said. I pulled Draco away from Filch. Draco wiped his collar. "Very well, let the party resume." Slughorn said. I pulled Draco to the side. "What are you doing?" I asked. "I was going for a walk." he said. "You're just lucky I covered for you." I said. "Yeah. Yeah I know." he said. "Do you want to get out of here?" he asked. "Let me find Theo and tell him," I said. Draco nodded. I spotted Theo over talking to Dean Thomas. I walked over and Theo looked really happy. "Hey Jayne, do you know Dean?" he asked. "Um yeah, you were dating Ginny." I said. He laughed. "Well yeah, not anymore." he said. "Um so I was going to go with Draco, are you going to be ok?" I asked. "Oh yeah, I think me and Dean might go hang out for a bit." he said, winking at me. I smiled as I understood. I knew Theo was bisexual and I had an idea from Dean but I wasn't sure. I really hope they like each other. Theo deserves someone good. I nodded and when Dean turned his back and gave him a thumbs up. He laughed and I walked away.

Draco and I spent a nice night together. Then I packed my bag and met Ginny at the train. We sat in a compartment together and talked about everything. "Why aren't you dating Harry already?" I asked. "Because, well I don't know. He has a lot going on." she said. I rolled my eyes. "Excuses Excuses." I said. "Well how are things with you and Draco?" she asked. I smiled. "Fine. We aren't dating." I said. She raised an eyebrow. "We just sleep together." I said. "Ew Jayne-" she started. "No not like that. Well sometimes. I mean, yeah sometimes we have sex. But most nights we just sleep." I said. She looked puzzled. "Remember how at the burrow I slept like 3 or 4 hours a night?" I said. She nodded. "Well, when I sleep with Draco, I sleep fine. I don't know what it is but I can't sleep without him." I said. She smiled. "What?" I said. "It's sweet. You two still really care about each other." she said. I shrugged. It was hard. I loved Draco even though I knew what I knew. But it really made me doubt that we will ever get a second chance at a life together. Finally the train arrived and we took a portkey to the burrow.

The Christmas dinner was different without dad. Everyone felt it. I got to talk to Tonks. She and Uncle Remus are getting serious. I'm happy for him. I always wanted my uncle to have someone. I was helping Molly clean up in the kitch when I heard Uncle Remus yell the same words I spoke to Harry. "You are blinded by hatred!" he yelled. "He's up to something. I know it. They both are." Harry said. I stormed into the room and grabbed Harry by the collar and slammed him against the wall. I pulled my wand and dug it into my neck. "GIve me one reason I shouldn't kill you right now." I said. I was seething. Uncle Remus stood next to us trying to pull me off him. "Jayne I-" he started. "You what? What Harry. Go ahead, give me another excuse. Another lie. Anything! I don't care what you say about me but stop lying about Draco. He isn't a death eater. So just shut up!" I yelled. Uncle Remus pulled me off him and he straightened his shirt. "Put me down" I yelled. "Jayne, calm down." Uncle Remus said. "I need some air." I said. I walked outside and sat on the porch. I used my wand to light up the dark knight. I need a break.