MY BROTHER'S ENEMY / Draco Malfoy x Reader

chapter 19

As soon as I made it back to my dorm, I had realised that I hadn't seen a single other Slytherin anywhere in the castle since returning from the train station. But maybe they were just hiding away from society or causing chaos. I mean I hadn't spotted Malfoy at the station, so maybe he is still here somewhere.

When I sat on my bed, the first thing I did was instantly wrote a letter to Hermione, asking if she had any ideas on how to fix things between my brother and me. I wasn't going to send the letter for a few hours, I should definitely let her have a rest on the train for a while and let her catch up with her parents before I bombard her with a desperate need for advice from the smartest person I know.

So, while there was plenty of time to spare, I decided to walk around the castle and do some exploring because I had only just realised that because I have been trying to make my way through the year, I hadn't had the time to explore the school and all its secrets as much as I originally planned.

Wondering the halls, I become lost and wondered where I am. I look around the room I had entered, and I spotted that there was a mirror in the centre of the large room, I went to look at it but what I saw shocked me; it was me, but I had my parents and brother – my family. I look at the mirror and realised it was the Mirror of Erised, it shows one's deepest desires, I had read about it before. This explains why I see the people who are supposed be there and support me.

I feel tears begin to well up in my eyes, I was completely alone; Harry didn't want to talk to me, all my friends have gone home for the holidays and I certainly don't have the energy to make new friends right now either. So, for now, I will go back to the Slytherin common room. I didn't think I would have to try and sneak in because as far as I am aware, I am the only one in my house that will be around.

But oh boy was I wrong. I mutter the very derogatory password and the portrait opens so I can enter my house common room as I wiped my tears away from my blurry vision. I fail to see the blonde boy sitting by the fire that was startled by my sudden entrance. Draco on the other hand didn't miss my crying.

"Hey, are you alright?" now it was my turn to be startled, I slightly jump as I hear Draco's voice break the silence. I look at him in shock.

"Hi, uh – I thought you had gone home?" I ask, intentionally avoiding his question.

"I was going to, but my parents had something to attend to, so I stayed. Now, are you ok?" I was really hoping Draco wouldn't re-ask that, I don't want to answer. I can't lie, but I don't want to tell the truth.

"Uh- w-well... I don't – no, no I'm not. But I won't bother you with that. So, I will just go to my room and we can talk later, ok? Ok bye." I stumble a couple of time before I try and run out. But sadly, Draco is quick to get up and grab my arm before I get to the stairs.

"Not so fast, it won't bother me, I promise. Tell me what is wrong? Please?" honestly whenever Draco is kind to me there is a weird feeling in my stomach. I don't understand it. But I decided I should do as he asked, I mean Draco used manners, I should definitely do it.

"The one person I could always trust is still not talking to me, all the people I consider close friends are gone – even if it's only for a couple of weeks. I'm not used to feeling this alone. Also, I don't have the energy to try to socialise with new people at this point." I say in one breath, Draco just stares at me, and then as soon as I blink, I feel arms wrap around me. Draco is hugging me, I don't question why but I do decide to hug him back and when I do return the hug, I feel the blonde boy relax, in my arms – with me in his.

At the current moment I am, calm. I feel safe, more so than I ever have before.