Trouble

Part 8

We looked at one another before entering and walking in. We passed all of the empty beds and came to the one at the end when Tom stopped at the sight. Lying limply on the bed, Y/N was covered in bandages. Daphne was beside her holding her arm. She had tears in her eye as she looked at Y/N then us. Tom ran to her other side before taking her hand and putting a kiss on her head.

" I found her in the girl's bathroom on the floor. She had a lot of cuts on her body and was covered in blood. Professor Snape healead her with some sort of spell then brought her here. She must have blacked out." Daphne cried.

Tom was stroking her hair while even he started crying. The two of them always seemed to have a special bond. We all got on but the two of them were the closest out of us three.

" I promised her. " he whispered barely audible.

Daphne left after a bit to go to lunch. I went and took her place and we sat in silence waiting for her to wake up. After about 10 minutes Pansy, Daphne, Draco, Blaise and Lorenzo walked in and came over to us. They all shared the same expression of worry on their faces.

*Draco POV* 

We were talking at lunch when Daphne walked in. She stood behind us as she explained what happened. I felt my heart drop to my knees. 

" Oh poor Riddle. She mustn't be as strong and scary as she seems. At least she got what she deserved." Potter snickered from the Gryffindor table. 

My emotions were taken over by anger. We all knew it was him who did it. I was ready to pounce on him and kill im if i had to, but Daphne placed her hand on my shoulder and shook her head.

" Can we go visit her?" Lorenzo asked. Daphne didn't say anything she just nodded. We all got up and rushed to the infirmary. I couldn't help but feel bad that i didn't do anything earlier. Daphne stopped me before i went in.

" Draco I know you care about her alot and regardless of your feelings for her don't go making any bad decisions. Potter will get what he deserves, just give it time. "

Before i could say anything she walked in and left me outside to think about what she said. I do care about her alot and she is right that if i do anything irrational it won't be good for anyone. Is she right though. Do I have feelings for her?

I walked in and went over to everyone to see her lying on the bed with her eyes closed. Just looking at her like this pained my heart and my mind automatically answered that question for me. Yes.  Since she walked into the common room that evening, she has had this weird effect on my feelings. 

She started to stir and squint her eyes shut. She opened them after a while and Tom gave her a massive hug. 

*Y/N POV*

After Tom finally let me go I saw everyone else standing there looking at me with relieved expressions on their faces. Suddenly memories from the morning came back to me. Mattheo was the first to ask what happened if I could remember anything. I told them what I remembered of Harry following me and then using the spell on me before I blacked out. Madam Pomfrey came to check on me and told me I would be able to leave now but to just be careful. Tom didn't want me to be by myself at all and everyone agreed with him, so I suggested that if the girls wanted they could move in with me for a bit. Daphne and Pansy of course said yes and we stopped at the bathroom so I could just wash my face and try and fix my hair. 

All 8 of us started walking to potions when Harry and Ron were walking the opposite way and ron stuck his leg out to trip me. Before I could fall Draco pulled me up and Mattheo lunged at Harry pushing him against the wall and taking his pocket knife from his pocket. Professor Slughorn walked out of his class and saw Mattheo in front of Harry and immediately sent Mattheo to the headmasters office. Draco held onto me as i started crying into his shoulder. I just wanted to run away and escape the past but you can't run away from who you are.

The rest of the day was a blur and before I knew it Pansy, Daphne and I were fast asleep in my dorm.  In the morning I woke up and did the usual and got dressed. I decided to wear a green checkered dress under my robes for later when we go shopping we can fit in more with the muggles. The day went quickly, full of Potters remarks, boring classes and hanging out with my friends. 

After last period the boys went to quidditch practice while the three of us girls apperated to a muggle shopping center. We spent an hour and a half looking at clothes and shoes at some designer shops before we all picked out our final outfit for the party. We got back to school in time to watch the last few minutes of practice. 

I have to say, the boys all play exceptionally. There was one person in particular that caught my eye. Draco. He looked so hot flying on his broom in his  uniform and he was really good. no wonder he was captain. I must have been staring for too long as when he stopped for a breather he locked eyes with me and winked before flying of again. I felt my cheeks heat up and Pansy and Daphne were giggling. 

" I think Mr Malfoy might have a crush on a particular Riddle. And i doubt it's Tom or Mattheo." Pansy said with a cheeky tone. 

" You think? I mean no, why would he?"  I asked kinda hoping it was true, while I watched him walk back to the change rooms with the rest of the team.

" Are you kidding! Of course he is in love with you. Me out of all people should know that. I used to be obsessed with him and i'd stick to him like glue. He never even looked at me let alone wink at me during practice, which he takes very serious." I couldn't help but feel kind of happy at Pansy's words.