Serpent's Kiss // Draco Malfoy✔️

Detention

It was the end of the day. Charms had just ended and everyone was heading to the Great Hall for dinner. I however decided to skip it. My friends asked why I wasn't going. I simply said, "I'm going to get a head start on homework." Hermione responded to that with, "I could come with you then." I shook my head at her. "I don't need you to come. Thanks though." I told her.

I wasn't actually going to get a head start on my work. I just wanted an excuse to be alone. I didn't want to straight-up say it because everyone would question me.

I put my charms books back in my dormitory before going to find a quiet spot to sit. I decided to go outside and sit near a tree. I rested my head on the trunk of it with my legs out in front of me. 

My mind immediately wandered over to the fight between me and Malfoy today. 

"I would rather work for him than to see you alive." Is what he said to me. Then he had the audacity to defend himself? What kind of person is like that? 

I then thought about all the times my parents said that they wish I wasn't born. Mostly my father. I don't understand why they dislike magic. No, dislike isn't a strong enough word: They hate magic, loathe it even. And everyone that is involved in it. 

That doesn't give my parents a reason to wish that I was dead. Even with Harry they wish he wasn't here as well. And yet there are times when I stick up for them. 

Why do people hate me? Am I not likeable? Am I mean? Am I weird? I'm not sure. Does anyone really like me? Are my friends just pretending to like me?

There are so many thoughts rushing through my head, but none of them are good. 

I started to lose track of time as more thoughts came in and out of my head. I quickly remembered that I had detention tonight. Too bad Malfoy was going to be there. I don't think I can bare see him, though. Whatever, it's only for an hour and a half. We don't even need to talk.

I stood off the ground and headed inside going to the dungeons. When I arrived at the potions room, Malfoy was already there doing his part. 

"Miss. Dursley, you're late," Snape said to me. I quickly looked at the time. Dinner ended 20 minutes ago. "I'm beyond sorry, sir. It will never happen again." I apologized. "Just go start. I will be going now. You better be done by the time I return." He said before exiting.

I grabbed some cleaning supplies and went to go clean at the opposite side Malfoy was. That didn't stop him from talking to me, though.

"Listen, I really didn't mean what I said earlier," He told me. I didn't respond. "I got angry. And to be honest you're the only person who gets me riled up like how I was before. Not that that's a good thing." Draco then said. I still didn't answer him, I kept cleaning.

There was some silence after that. I felt his gaze on me from across the room. I tried not to look back I just had to focus on my task. 

"What did you mean when you said that I'm not the only one?" Draco suddenly spoke. That's when I looked at him. "After what I said?" He added. "I know what you mean," I answered with a low voice. 

"So what did you mean?" He asked again. "Not that it's any of your business, but my parents wish that I was dead," I told him sadly. "Wait- your parents?" He questioned in shock. "Yes, my parents." I felt a small tear roll down my face. "But why?" Draco asked. 

"Because I'm a witch! They hate me with a passion and want me dead." I almost yelled out of anger and sadness. "They hate you because you're magic?" He... "Yes!" I said. "And they beat me as well whenever I don't listen to them or do whatever they tell me to do." I accidentally said that out loud.

I was sobbing now. My body was so full of negative emotions that I let that last part escape me. But I have to say, it feels good to tell at least one person even if I hate that person.

"They beat you? As in physically hurt you?" He questioned. I nodded my head slowly. "You cannot tell anyone about this, Draco. The only person who knows is Harry but that's because he lives with me." I told him. "Does he get hurt as well?" He asked. "Barely," I said. 

"You don't deserve that. No one does." Draco said with a frown. "Thank you... now let's get back to what we were doing." I told him. Draco nodded before continuing his cleaning.

I started to feel dizzy, as if I was going to pass out. I was very light-headed and nauseous, I felt sweaty and my vision was starting to blur. The next thing I knew, I was in the infirmary.

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