I Wish To Be Normal (Draco Malfoy X Reader X Harry Potter)

Chapter 24

Previously on Chapter 23

The only thing bothering my mind now is what Buckbeak told me while we're in the sky... he said the magic in my blood is getting stronger. I'm really scared... what if my nature claimed me as a dark witch. What if I'll ended up hurting my friends or anyone?

-My Deepest Fear-

Y/N P.O.V

I wake up in the Gryffindor common room. The rule apply on me is changed. It's decided that now I can just go to each house. The rule in Hogwarts about points applies on which house I spent in the night before.

So today, I chose to be in Gryffindor. That's why I woke up here. Today we have DADA, which stands for Defense Against The Dark Arts. It's the subject that Professor Lupin will be handling.

Which is where we're standing right now. In front of us there's a wardrobe. It would shake once in a while and it's startling everyone.

"It's a Boggart, sir..." someone said. "Correct. Now can anyone tell me what's a Boggart?" Professor said. I raise my hand. "Ms. Duchanne?" He said. "A Boggart is a shape-shifting creature, Professor. It would take the shape of what terrifies the person who encounters it..." I said. "Correct! 10 points to Gryffindor!" he said, pointing at me. The Gryffindor claps for me. I just smile softly.

He make a quiet motion for the class. The class quiet down at his gesture. "Now... can anyone tell me the true form of a Boggart?" He said again. "No one knows..." I heard someone said. I turn my head to see Hermione.

"When did she get here?" Ron said. But no one seem to answer him, because no one knows the answer. I just stare at Hermione, trying to figure out how she appear and disappear out of no where.

"Just like Y/N said, professor. The Boggart have no real form. It changes every time. That's what makes a Boggart..." she said. "So terrifying... yes... another 10 points to Gryffindor" Professor said.

"Now... the only way to REALLY fight off a Boggart is laughter. Now... without a wand, please. Repeat after me... Ridikulus!" He said. "Ridikulus!" We said. "One more time... Ridikulus!" He said again. We just repeat after him.

"This class is ridiculous..." Draco said. I turn to him and glare. He flinch and looks away from me. I just roll my eyes and turn to Professor Lupin.

Professor Lupin walks towards Neville Longbottom and ask him what scared him the most. "Professor Snape..." he mumbled. "Sorry?" Professor said. "P-Professor Snape" he said, louder. "Oh yeah... he can be scary..." Professor said, while the others laugh. I just look at him, feeling bad. I can't blame him for being afraid of Professor Snape.

"I believe you live with your grandmother..." he said. "Yes... but I wouldn't want the boggart to turn into her too..." Neville said. "No no no... I just want you to think of the outfit she usually wear..." Professor said. "Um... she wears-" Neville started, but he got cut off. "You don't need to describe it for me. Just picture it in your head. Now this is what I want you to do..." Professor said. He walks towards Neville and whisper in his ear. I just look at them, curious what Professor requested.

"Wand at the ready..." Professor said. He points his wand at the wardrobe, opening it. Professor Snape walks out of the wardrobe, with his usual stoic face. He walks towards Neville slowly. I can see Neville getting nervous.

"Ridikulus!" Neville said, pointing at the Boggart.

We burst out laughing, when Professor Snape is now wearing a green dress, a huge hat and a red purse.

"Get in line, everyone!" He said. We did as told and start to go in line. Ron is the first to have a go with the Boggart. The Boggart as I expected turns into a spider.

"Ridikulus!" Ron said. Now the spider legs have roller skates on them. We burst out laughing as the spider struggles to stand straight. Then the line keeps moving. Until it's finally my turn.

I just stand there as the boggart stares at me. I don't know what I'm most afraid of. I guess this will give me the answer.

My eyes widened in shock when the Boggart turns into something I never expect.

"Hello, Y/N..." she said. "L-Lena..." I stuttered out as I stare at her wide-eyed. "Your turn will come in 3 years..." she said. Then she morph again. Now she looks like me.

I glance at the hand. There's a number in the hand, much like Lena before she's Claimed. The number is counting down. Then the number turns 0. I watch the Boggart turns into a darker version of me. A pair of gold eyes stares back at me. Although the real me still wears an eyepatch.

"This is who you are, Y/N..." she said. I shake my head. "No... I'm not like you. I'll NEVER be like you!" I yelled. I outstretch my hand and points it at the Boggart. I will the wardrobe to open and it did. I push the Boggart and lock the wardrobe again.

I breathe heavily as I look around. The others are looking at me in confusion. It gets too much. I turn around and runs out of the room. I keep running without caring where I'm heading to.

Time-skip

I ended up in Astronomy tower. I sit on the bench and cry softly. I should have known. All this time... I've even dreading about it. As much as I try to push away the thought. The day of the Claiming. I can't... it just keeps coming back in my head.

I hear footsteps coming closer. I turn my head to see Draco. I let out a sigh and looks away from him. "I'd like to be alone right now..." I said. "Now that's a lie. Anyone who's upset would want to have someone with them..." he said. I scoff at his choice of words.

"Well... I'm not "anyone"... I'm me! And I don't need company right now! So please leave!" I said. He just ignores me and sits down on the bench next to me. I just look away from him. I bit my lips, trying to stop myself from crying again.

I froze when I feel an arm wrap around my shoulder. I try to pull away but he keeps me in place. "Just let it out..." he said. I didn't say anything, just burst in tears. I bury my face in the crook of his neck as I cry.

*to be continued*