3 A.M. (Oliver Wood) *ON HOLD*

Chapter Sixteen: Sixth Year

A week before school ended for the summer, Celeste recieved a letter from Oliver. He was asking her about why she wasn't eating, and he mentioned that he had noticed she stopped eating properly after receiving a letter from home. Obviously, Celeste didn't tell him much, but she did tell him it was a simple diet she had to get use to for the wedding. She didn't let him know that she probably wouldn't be eating at all when she was at the manor for the summer. The Malfoy version of a diet was more like torture than an actual diet.

She remembered reading his later letter that said he believed she was perfect the way she was. He also said she was practically skin and bone, and that she needed to eat, otherwise she'd end up in St. Mungos. Obviously, she couldn't go to St. Mungos if she did go without eating for too long, but Oliver didn't need to know that.

"If you ever want to run away, even just for a meal, owl me and I'll be there for you." Oliver had told her, and she couldn't help but let a smile come to her face.

When she was around Oliver, she would often times feel very special. He made her forget some of her troubles sometimes, even if it was only for a moment or two. She almost wondered if someone was paying Oliver to act that way towards her, or if it was just some big prank, but it seemed his emotions and actions were genuine. He really cared for her and wanted to help her in any way that he possibly could.

The day before the students were supposed to leave for the summer, was when Celeste received another letter from Moony. She found it odd since the two letters she recieved weren't on her birthday or Christmas. Anyhow, in the letter, Moony told her of an old memory of her mother that he remembered from his days at Hogwarts. He still hadn't told the girl his real name, but she was happy with knowing him as Moony for now. At least, with the nickname, her aunt and uncle wouldn't easily find out who she was talking to; at least she hoped.

Also in the letter, Moony expressed that he knew she was having a hard time. He remembered seeing the announcement for her wedding in the paper, so he knew she wasn't having the best time. He told her that he would help her in any way that he could, and that if she ever needed a place to stay, he would let her stay with him. He didn't have a nice house or anything, but it was livable, and that's all she had to worry about.

Honestly, the idea of finding a different place to live sounded tempting, but she was too scared to run away, at least, for right now. She wanted to wait a bit longer, and she needed to watch out for Draco. She didn't want to leave him behind with his awful parents. One way or another, she was going to teach him right from wrong, and one way or another, she was going to bring him with her if she had the chance. If there was a way for her to bring Draco along with her when she left, she would, but she had a feeling she wouldn't have the chance.

She knew for a fact she wasn't going to leave him behind completely, so she was going to continue to communicate with him, even if it was only through letters and secret meetups in Hogsmeade. She had to do what was right for herself, as well as what was right for Draco. He was practically her child, since she was the one who pretty much raised him. She loved him with everything in her heart, and she would never abandon him, not even in death.

Celeste didn't believe that she would ever die, but she didn't want to doubt the chance that it could happen, especially if she made her uncle angry enough. She was worried that one day she would, which scared the hell out of her. Anyhow, as she was sitting and staring at all of the food around her, she felt a tap on her shoulder. Turning around, she seen Gretchen and Regina standing behind her.

"We've got the proof we need that you're a blood traitor, Celeste. You may want to watch your back, because by the end of the summer, you and Draco will be wishing you never even met us." Gretchen boasted, causing Celeste to glare at the girl.

Celeste quickly stood from her seat, and she was glad that Draco wasn't around to know what the girls were saying about him.

"If you two utter even a word about Draco and I being blood traitors, I will feed you to the giant squid. You freaks may have dodged the basilisk, but you will not be dodging my hexes if you continue to get me angry. Count your days, you may not live to finish your seventh year." Celeste spat, causing the girls' eyes to go wide.

"We're telling Mr. Malfoy you're shagging the half blood, Oliver Wood, from Gryffindor!" Regina squeaked, making Celeste more than angry.

"If you tell my uncle or aunt any of your lies, I will cut out your tongues. Watch the way you two speak to me, if you don't remember, you are beneath me, not the other way around." Celeste growled, before she stomped of the Great Hall.

One way or another, Celeste was going to have to figure out a way to keep Lucius and Narcissa from finding out about Oliver. She couldn't put Draco in any danger, or Oliver and his friends. Draco was innocent, as were Oliver and his friends. She knew if her aunt and uncle found out she'd be punished, but she almost didn't seem to care. Oliver had been one of the only people to make her feel like she wasn't completely alone...

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A/N: I hope you guys liked this chapter. Part two is finished! I will be working on part three very soon!

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