𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗳𝗼𝘆 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗹

- "i never really got over you."

It was just about sunset, and everyone gathered just outside in the courtyard. Newly graduated witches and wizards, along with their parents who came before them filled the air with conversations. Some were taking pictures, some were saying their final goodbyes, and some stood at the special memorial Professor McGonagall had organized to commemorate those who passed after the battle.

"We are so proud of you, dear," Mom said, as she put her hand on my cheek, giving me a soft smile.

"Where's Harry? I thought he came to your graduation," Father asked. I looked around, wondering where he went since he was just with me. Harry and I had been dating since 6th year.

He was everything I could have asked for. I feel like I'm so lucky to have him. I feel like he truly knows me inside and out and knows everything I want to say without me expressing it. He makes me the happiest person alive and he makes everyday worth living.

"Hey, love. Sorry, went to go see Hermione and Ron. Weasleys asked for a picture, and they actually asked me to come get you. Hello Mr and Mrs Y/L/N. Great to see you. Dinner tonight at 7pm yes?" Harry said throwing his arm over my shoulder, out of breath.

Mom and Dad laughed. "Yes, dear. How are things at the Ministry. Your auror training going well?" Father asked.

Harry nodded. My parents both waved goodbye as they were on their way.

"Come on, they're waiting. Fix your hair too. I accidentally messed it up. Mrs. Weasley said she's going to hang the photo on the wall at the Burrow," Harry said, giving me a kiss on the cheek.

Harry ran back to the Weasley's while I stayed and fixed my hair. While I was doing that, I scanned the crowd and took one last look at everyone I went to school with before we all went our separate ways. I noticed one particular person was alone, standing near the memorial.

He looked cold and seemed like he didn't care that today was going on at all. I decided to approach him.

"Draco?" I called to him. He turned around with a rather sad expression on his face. He didn't seem well. He looked a bit gray.

"Oh, Y/n... what are you doing here?" He asked.

"Is Potter around? Wouldn't he... I dunno.. not like this?" He asked.

"He's with the Weasleys, and he'll live. But I just... I don't know, I saw you alone and I thought I'd come by. Say bye or something. Congrats, perhaps?" I said, feeling awkward. I looked around for Mr and Mrs Malfoy.

"Your mom and dad not here?" I asked. Draco scoffed. "Dad's in Azkaban... remember?" He said. I felt myself go red. I felt embarrassed for forgetting. "And mother's too fucked up in the head to even leave the house these days..." Draco said, letting his words trail off as he kicked a small rock.

I frowned. "I'm sorry about that," I say, feeling a bit sorry. "Well, um, congrats again. I should go—"

"Y/n, wait."

I turned again.

"Before we... lose each other in life, I mean who knows if we'll see each other again.. I just wanted to say that.. well... for my own closure.. I never really got over you. Or us. Ever. I don't know why I broke up with you when I did, I just... well it doesn't matter now. Point is, I just wanted to tell you because I'm going to walk out of here, and regret that I never told you. But anyways... I know that you're happy with Potter. And I don't want to say anything that'll mess things up, so I'll just end it with thank you.. and good luck on everything else."

He approached me and patted me on my shoulder. He then walked away and that was the last I saw of him.

Harry ran back up to me, snapping me out of my thoughts. "Hey, there you are, I was wondering where you went, come on, picture time."

I carried on my day like any other. But what Draco said really stuck to me. I had no remaining feelings for him, but was rather proud as someone who once knew him. The boy I once knew did not have that level of maturity and wasn't as brave. My heart appreciated the memories, and wished him the best, while storing the past aside.

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A/N: Hello everyone! Sorry I kept disappearing, life stuff yk? But anyways, I think I'm slowly getting back to writing so lets hope for the best I hope yall will be there with me. Enjoy!