Rollercoaster LOVE

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Draco and I stayed for awhile continuing to talk before we both got dressed and he walked me back to my common room hand in hand. I had never felt closer to Draco as I did in that moment. He gave me the power to make my choice, rather than taking from me. He kissed my temple and told me to go in. He'd pick me up in the morning to walk to breakfast.

I sneak in and walk past Harry, Ron, Fred, and George sitting by the fire talking. I sneak into my room and let out the breath I'd been holding. Ginny and Hermione give me smirks when they look up at me. I smile back and make my way to my bed.

"Looks like someone had a good evening," Ginny teases.

"I did. If I'd tell you about it you wouldn't believe it." I whisper back.

"Try us." Hermione says.

"Draco and I... you know." I tell them.

"Malfoy?" Hermione exlaims.

"Yes. Malfoy. It was spectacular. He's actually really gentle." I inform them.

"He's a prat. A handsome prat, though." Ginny says.

Hermione shoots her a glare and I looked at her confused.

She shrugs,"I may not like the boy but you have to admit, he's hot."

We both giggle at her. Ginny's very open and I'd grown to learn that as I had gotten to know her better.

"Ginny, didn't you want to see Luna?" Hermione asks her.

My ears perk up as I return my attention to Ginny. I hadn't known she liked her.

"Yes, well she's been off somewhere so getting the chance to snog her has been difficult." Ginny tell us.

"You girls are lucky." Hermione says.

"What happened with Viktor?" I ask her. Last I knew he'd been very good to her.

"He's just so... boring?" she sadi as if questioning her word. " He only talks about physical activites and Quidditch. It gets dull very quickly."

"Have you made any progress with my brother?" Ginny asks.

"Nope. You're the only emotionally intelligent Weasley apparently." Hermione tells Ginny.

I nod in agreement. "She has a point there, Gin." I tell her.

"Well if you guys swung my way, lord knows I wouldn't let you get away." Ginny winks at us.

We all share a laugh and decide to lay down for bed.

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I feel sore the next morning. My body is aching as I come to remembering the night before with Draco. I smile to myself.  He'd been so caring and gentle with me I felt my stomach do flip flops. I get up and dressed in my uniform and make my way to the common room.

"Amber, how are you?' George says as he walks up to me.

"I'm fine. Thanks. How are you?" I ask him. I didn't want to be short but if he was with Alicia I didn't want to be disrespectful towards here.

"I'm good, where have you been hiding lately? Imiss you." he tells me.

I give him a half smile and agree to study with him during  my free period. Making my way into the hall I see Draco leaned up against a wall. He was once again wearing a suit and staring off into the distance. I smiled to myself knowing he was there for me.

Seeing he wasn't paying attention I decided to sneak up to him. He turned around at the last moment pulling me into a hug.

"Morning, Amber. I presume you've slept well?" he asks me kissing my forehead and taking me by the hand.

"Mhmm." I hum and nod.

I didn't notice George come out behind me and stare at me, watching the interaction with Draco. I was too involved with Draco to pay attention.

He looked on sadly and I didn't know.

We take a detour into an empty class room and Draco kisses me.  We snog for a bit and he pulls away.

"Want me to walk you to your table?" he asks.

"If you'd be ever so kind." I fake curtsey.

"It'd be my honor mi'lady." he says as he bows. I laugh and we walk into the Great Hall together hand in hand.

Ifeel the crowd watching us as I blush and he sits me at my table, kissing the back of my hand joining his friends. My eyes trained on him I see his friends nudging and teasing him.

"You and Malfoy, then?" Ihear a voice ask.

I look up to see Fred glaring at me and George with his eyebrows raised.

"Oh. I don't know. I guess." I shrug.

It was true. We hadn't really spoken about what happened but I knew it felt good to be wtih him and have him focusing on only me. I look at him and he winks at me before returning to his friends conversations.

Suddenly, the owls flock in dropping a letter in front of me. Ifrown and open it.

Darling,

We haven't heard from you and we are concerned. Dumbledore has written us and said something happened but you were safe. We'd heard from George saying he'd take care of you. How are you two getting on? Have you been trying to get along with Draco? Unfortunately, we need to go away for a buisness trip but would like to come meet you again in Hogesmade. Please consider it and write us back.

Love,

Daddy

I read the letter and sighed. I missed my parents but with everything going on I'd forgotten to write them. I'd been busy self soothing that it hadn't occured to me. I look at Draco and smiling knowing my parents had no idea how well we were getting along. I turn my attention to George then. When did he write them? I hadn't spoken to him lately, so how did he know I was doing well. I hadn't sat next to them today and figured I'd talk to him about it later. This conversation should go well, right?