Nothing in this World

Chapter 3: On The Way

'Hey Ron, hi Harry. And um... Who could this be?' Said the bushy brown-haired girl as she pointed toward me. 

'Hi Hermione, this is Scoutt Cassidy. The-' Hermione broke through Ron's words as she gave a very exciting look as she jumped from her seat. 'The Girl That Lived! Finally another girl in the group! Please, come sit.' 

I sat beside Hermione, as Harry and Ron took their places infront of me. It was really fun, talking about Hogwarts- The great hall, enchanted ceiling, friendly ghosts and so many interesting subjects which I'd feel like I'm already on cloud nine while studying about them. 

After a while, I wanted to use the restroom and while I was coming back, I accidentally bumped into a blonde boy. 'Hey! Watch it!' said the blonde boy. He did sound a bit rude but when my hazel brown eyes met the cold grey ones, his expression spontaneously changed. 'Oh, aren't you a pretty little thing?' 

I felt a bit elated inside as I blushed 'Thank you.' 

The boy kept sneering. ' I'm Draco, Draco Malfoy. And you are-?' 

I hesitated a bit as I replied. 'Well, I'm Cassidy, Scoutt Cassidy. It's a pleasure to meet you.' 

'Oh wow, glad that I'm finally meeting you. I must admit, you're prettier than I thought you'd be.' 

'Oh come on! Stop it.' I chuckled a bit as I said that. Suddenly I heard a familiar voice calling out my name. 'Scoutt! What are you doing with him?' I turned around as I saw Harry. Draco's face turned into apprehension as he saw the sight of Harry approaching us. He pulled me aside as he was face to face with him. 'Pottah! What do you want?' 

'I want you to leave her alone.' said Harry. 

'Why? She doesn't belong to you.' 

'Well, she doesn't belong to you either, Malfoy.' I could see Draco giving a hostile glare as his face turned pink while he contorted with rage. He slid his hand into the robes as he took out his wand. I was perplexed. All I could say to make them serene was ' Guys, stop! Harry, let's go back to the room please.' I felt stupid as I said that but then, I murmured to Draco in a low tone as I saw Harry walking back. 'I'm sorry, I have to go. I'll see you at school though, okay?' 

He slightly smiled. 'See you then darling.' I smiled back as I rolled my eyes and went to the room all way blushing. 

I arrive at the room as I saw the staid faces of Ron and Hermione. 'What took you so long?' asked Hermione as she saw us sitting in our seats. 

'Malfoy.'