*Later that same day*
Draco's POV:
Ivory canceled her classes today, and given her state of severe hangover, I allowed her to stay in my dorm for the day. I planned a meeting with Granger and that Weasley girl because I'm still confused about Ivory's drunk thoughts about Tom Riddle. Also, I never thought I would be the one who wanted to talk to them.
Before I left, I kissed her gently on the forehead and quietly closed the door behind me. If she wakes up, she'll likely wonder why I've suddenly disappeared, so I made an effort to leave swiftly and without making a sound. On my way to the garden, I already saw Ginny and Hermione waiting for me.
"Finally, took you long enough to get here.", Hermoine remarked.
"Shut up, Granger."
Hermione sighed, walking up to me. "Does Rory know you're here with us?"
"No, she doesn't, and she isn't going to find out about this either. You two better shut up after this."
"Fine. So, what is it you want to talk about?'', Ginny didn't seem to be too invested.
"Well, last night when she was drunk, I carried her to my dorm.", I started. They both nodded, getting a little more curious.
"Okay, carry on...'', Hermione prompted, her expression serious.
"She mentioned a name I never thought she would mention."
"Who, Malfoy?", Hermione frowned, crossing her arms.
"Tom."
Ginny looked confused. "Do we know a Tom?"
"As in the Heir of Slytherin, Tom Riddle?", Hermione asked.
"Yes."
Their eyes widened, and they leaned in closer, as if they couldn't quite believe what they had just heard.
"She..., what?" Both of them gasped in shock.
"I know, that was my reaction too. She kept asking for him and saying that she can't do it. I told her we do not speak of that name. After that, she just fell silent and drifted off to sleep."
"I mean, she was drunk, but you know what they say. Drunk words are sober thoughts...", Hermione said.
"Should we ask her if she remembers anything?", Ginny suggested.
"No.", I replied, my gaze shifting around the garden as I formulated a plan. "I have a better idea."
"What if we give her Veritaserum?", I suggested, and both of them stared at me as though I had just proposed drugging Ivory again.
"Draco..., are you sure you want to give her this powerful serum?", Ginny stuttered.
"We could get expelled for that! The use of this potion is strictly controlled by the Ministry of Magic.", Hermione's voice was full of anxiety. She was always the one to follow the rules, that little know-it-all.
I quickly noticed that the entire garden had fallen silent. "Did I say that a little too loud?", Hermione mumbled, her face flushed with embarrassment.
"It's the only way we'll find out." I immediately left the garden. They called me back when I left, but I didn't look back. I had to get back to my dorm as quickly as possible, so she wouldn't know I was gone.
The first thing I noticed when I arrived at my dorm was that the door wasn't locked. I must have forgotten to lock it in my rush. As I stepped inside, I immediately saw that the bed was empty. I cursed under my breath, my mind racing. Maybe I was overreacting, perhaps she woke up and went to take a shower. I quickly checked the bathroom, but she wasn't there either.
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Fanfiction"No secrets right, Draco?" Ivory Greenwood is in her 4th year at Hogwarts school of Witchcraft and Wizardry, when she comes across Draco Malfoy. She always had an eye on him. It was one of her secrets. Her friends don't particularly like him, and...
