In the afternoon, you quietly slipped out of Myrtle's Bathroom and made your way back to your room in the Slytherin dormitories. The gnawing hunger in your stomach had become so intense that your head began to throb. Determined to satiate your appetite, you decided to venture to the Great Hall for a meal.
Before leaving, you made sure to wear your Slytherin Quidditch sweater. You didn't want others to misinterpret your intentions or believe that you were intentionally provoking or flirting with the boys. As you stepped out of your room and started towards the Great Hall, you couldn't shake the feeling of eyes following your every move. Instantly, regret began to fill your thoughts.
"Y/n! Are you here for lunch?" Theo suddenly appeared behind you, causing you to jump in surprise.
"Y-yes," you stammered, casting your gaze downwards.
"Perfect timing! Let's go eat together," Theo suggested, urging you to join him. However, you remained frozen in place.
"Come on, I'm hoping they have lamb chops today," he continued, placing his hands on your shoulders and gently guiding you towards the Great Hall.
Blushing profusely, your face matched the vibrant red of the Gryffindor banner hanging at the entrance alongside the other House flags.
You both settled down at the Slytherin table.
"Nice! They have lamb chops!" Theo exclaimed, turning to you with a smile. "You should try them too." He proceeded to heap lamb chops onto your plate.
"Thanks," you murmured, and Theo patted your shoulder reassuringly.
"No problem at all."
You eagerly dug into your lunch, your hunger overpowering as you devoured the much-needed meal after half a day of not eating.
"How is it?" Theo inquired, genuinely interested.
"It's delicious," you replied with a small smile, savouring each bite.
"Great! It's my favourite. Oh, you should try these as well." Theo brought a selection of dishes and placed them in front of you.
"I've had these before. They're so good," you remarked, pointing to the marble potatoes.
"They are, right? Back in my first year, Draco and I once ate an entire bowl of them. We ended up in the hospital wing because of salt stone buildup in our kidneys from indulging too much," he confessed, prompting a chuckle from you.
"Why would you eat a whole bowl of marble potatoes?" you giggled, finding the situation amusing.
"They were just too delicious to resist. Madam Pomfrey was furious with us. She banned marble potatoes from the menu for about a year or so. I'm glad they're back now," Theo explained, reminiscing about the potato-filled mishap with a nostalgic grin.
You and Theo relished the lunch, grateful to have each other's company once again. Theo's stories always managed to captivate you, ensuring an enjoyable mealtime.
"I see you're finally wearing our Quidditch sweater," Theo remarked, pointing at the emblem on your clothing.
"Oh, should we only wear it during Quidditch games?" you asked, a hint of worry tugging at your thoughts as you delicately wiped your lips with a napkin.
"No, it's fine to wear them on weekends or whenever. So, do you like Quidditch?" Theo inquired with genuine curiosity.
"To be honest, I'm not a fan. I've never even flown a broom before," you admitted, causing Theo to gasp and cover his mouth in surprise.
"Do you want to give it a try?" he offered a glimmer of excitement in his eyes.
"B-but I'm scared," you hesitated, your fear of heights and the unknown holding you back.
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Engineer of Reality (Draco Malfoy x Y/n)
FanfictionYou recently returned from your German boarding school. When your grandfather passed away, and you had to return home to be with your sister, a new world of experiences opened up for you. She differs significantly from you regarding how she speaks...
