Mrs Malfoy

Chapter 25

Narcissa had taken me back to Hogwarts already and before I knew it, I was back in class.

"Get out your textbooks and turn to page three hundred and ninety-four" Snape nonchalantly spoke. "We will be brewing amortentia. Would anyone like to tell me what that is?"

Hermione's hand shot up, eager to answer his question. I knew what it was but I couldn't be bothered to engage. I rested my head in my arms in hopes of the class passing by quicker.

"Miss Y/L/N, since you think it is appropriate to take a nap during my class I think you should tell me what it is" he bellowed at me from behind his desk.

I slowly sat up, the whole class had their eyes on me. "It is a love potion, sir," I said in reply. "Anything else you would like to add?" I rolled my eyes, "it is the most powerful love potion in existence. Are we done now?" I added at the end.

His eyes narrowed and I could feel them burning into me. He nodded once and carried on with the lesson.

I stared down at my textbook, completely ignoring Harry and the lesson.

"Y/N... Y/N!" I heard someone whisper as something hit my back. I turned around to face the person. "What?!" I spat but then realised that it was Daco who had been calling my name.

"Sorry, Dray..." I said glumly. "Hey, are you alright? You seem a little on edge like you're really sad?"

I nodded my head slowly, "yeah I guess. It's just... stuff" It took a second for Draco to process what I meant but he eventually got it. "I know what you mean. It'll be alright, don't worry" he offered me an encouraging smile and I felt obliged to accept it.

"I forgot to ask Y/N, have you got a free period next?"

"Uhh... yeah I do. Are you wanting to-" I didn't even have to finish my sentence. Draco nodded his head aggressively and I knew what we needed to do. I was about to say something else but...

"Miss Y/L/N I suggest you turn yourself around and stop distracting Mr Malfoy. Besides, I am pretty sure he already has a girlfriend" Snape sneered. My cheeks flushed red, how dare he suggest such a thing.

"Actually professor, I'm not into that" I smirked, his eyes widened and he immediately dropped the matter. Unsure of what I could've meant, Snape didn't bother me again.

"What was that about?" Harry asked me. "What do you mean Harry?" he raised an eyebrow, "you and him"

"I don't know what you are implying? I hope it isn't the same as Snape!" I suddenly got defensive. He shuffled around in his seat slightly which told me it was.

"Harry, I told you the other day! I don't swing that way" I said a little too loudly. People in my class were looking in my direction, again. Including Ron and Hermione. I had forgotten that I hadn't actually told them yet.

I looked at Hermione apologetically before looking back down at my desk. Harry finally spoke, "well if it isn't that... then what are you two up to?" I shot him a glare, "we aren't up to anything! And even if we were, it has nothing to do with you Harry"

He clenched his jaw and I could sense something bad was going to leave his mouth.

It took him some time but he eventually blurted out... "Malfoy is a death eater, isn't he"

He said it so surely. He wasn't exactly wrong of course but, he doesn't have a choice. His father has put him in such a complicated situation and it's sad to have to be a part of it. I am just grateful that I am able to help him.

I seemed to have spaced out as I noticed Harry was waving his hand in front of my eyes. "Y/N?"

"What? Oh- Harry I don't know what has gotten into you lately" I said sadly. I had belittled him and he looked so small, that soon changed, "you didn't answer my question. Is he?"

"No, no he is not. I want you to stop questioning me on matters that don't concern you now" I spoke assertively and he got the memo.

Harry is such a dear friend and I feel incredibly guilty for leaving him in the dark about this but I need to protect Draco. If Harry finds out the truth, he will go straight to Dumbledore. There will be dire consequences for Dray and I couldn't put Narcissa through that.

Speaking of Narcissa, I miss her. It wasn't that long ago that I was in her arms but it feels like forever. I crave her touch every day and it is painful waking up and not being able to see her perfect face.

"Y/N, you've gone again" I faintly heard Harry say, I snapped back into reality. "Huh?" I asked, facing Harry. "I was saying that I'm sorry and you spaced out... I know that something is on your mind Y/N"

I shook my head and smiled, "nothing is troubling me Harry, I'm alright"

I was saved by the bell, literally. "Class dismissed" Snape called out. I was ecstatic, the class dragged on for so long and I was getting tired of Harry's crap.

I quickly packed up my things and made my way over to Draco. "Come on ferret boy, we don't want to be followed" I whispered in his ear. He hit me in the shoulder with his books which made me laugh out loud.

"Don't call me a ferret for God's sake, that was one time" he giggled.

I followed him out of the classroom and we quickly walked along the corridor. I tried not to, but I kept checking behind me to see if Harry was following.

My gut instinct was telling me that he was following but every time I turned around, he wasn't there. I shrugged it off when we reached the wall. Draco stood for a second, me by his side and the doors began to appear.

I looked around one last time before entering the room of requirement.