Skylar Rogers || 1st Year

Hello Again, Malfoy

"They're holding hands!" "Shh! You'll wake them up!" "Blimey, first-years in love!" "Ten galleons on them liking each other?" "Deal!" "Guys, they're not together. Be quiet!" Was all I heard. I yawned groggily, wiping my eyes. Brianna shushed them quietly. "Act normal." She whispered. "This is normal?" Ron asked sarcastically. "Shh!" Fred and George said in unison. Harry stretched tiredly and yawned. It was a matter of time before he put on his glasses. He slightly jumped. "Oi!" He blurted. His startled voice woke me instantly. My eyes widened. The twins, Ron, Hermione, and Brianna surrounded the bed. Smirking. "What's happening?" I asked. Fred smirked teasingly. "You tell us Sky." He said. We gulped nervously and rolled out of bed. "Nothing!" We blurted in unison. That smirk hadn't left Brianna's face which annoyed me. Hermione returned the gesture and crossed her arms. "We came to check on Harry since he got hurt during Quidditch practice. It looks like he's all better now..." She trailed off awkwardly. I could've sworn his face turned red. Ron low-key snickered. "Anyways, let's head off to the common room before dinner. Leave them alone to get situated..." She continued. The boys looked down while low-key snickering. Brianna playfully rolled her eyes. "Nice cover up." She whispered sarcastically. Everyone began leaving the room. She winked before following behind. We looked at each other and madly blushed. "How's your hand?" I asked. He smiled warmly. "Good. I feel good now." He told me. My cheeks heated crazily. I returned the gesture and fiddled with my fingers shyly. "Great." I said. Harry shrugged. "Well, I'll need to get back to the common room to change." He said. Makes sense because he was still wearing his dirty Quidditch uniform. I grabbed my tablet and put it in my pocket. "Me too. Let's go before Bri and the twins start betting." I joked but in a serious tone. We chuckled. "Let's go!" I cheered, grabbing his other hand and running out. He laughed. "I'm injured Sky!" He giggled. I mentally scoffed as we playfully ran through the Hall. Unknowingly, Harry bumped into someone which brought us to a stop. And apparently it had to be someone we didn't like. Draco growled, getting off the floor. "Watch yourself you blithering- he paused, seeing his face. Oh no. He brushed himself off and huffed. "Well, well, well if it isn't Potter." He teased. He glared silently. "Malfoy." He mocked. Draco saw me and smiled. "Skylar? Didn't see you there. I was about to look for you before I ran into this idiot." He told me. My eyes widened. Harry scoffed and chuckled. "Only an idiot didn't get out the way when I ran." He sassed. A chuckle was threatening to escape my mouth. This is increasingly insane. He hummed in response and stared at his bandaged hand. "An accident eh? Hopefully next year it'll be your skull." He growled. I sighed and rolled my eyes. "Boys- Harry cut me off. He balled his fists and returned the gesture. "How about your face?" He threatened. Professor Snape was strolling past a group of fifth years. Oh god! If he sees them fight, they'll get detention! I cleared my throat and stepped between them. "Stop. Right now. Snape's coming." I said firmly. They saw him and pretended to act civil until he came by. He rocked a stern face before walking off. Harry breathed a breath of relief. Draco scoffed. "Won't be so lucky next time." He threatened coldly. He low-key growled as he hit his shoulder and left. Hm, glad this ended but why was he looking for me? "Go ahead. I'll be back." I told him. Harry looked at me confusedly. "Are you sure?" He asked. I quickly nodded. He waved, walking forward.

I managed to catch up to Draco before he got to Slytherin Dungeons. "Malfoy." I called. He turned around and smirked. "Yeah?" He said. "Why were you looking for me?" I asked confusedly. He rolled his eyes annoyedly. "Doesn't matter since you were taking strolls with Potter." He told me. I returned the gesture. "We weren't strolling but racing to our house." I corrected. "Anyways, better run off before Snape finds you." He said. I sighed and crossed my arms. "At least tell me why you were looking for me?" I asked. Draco smiled innocently. "Nothing. Just catching a glimpse of you." He playfully flirted. Eww! Seriously? I mentally groaned and huffed. "Ok. Goodbye Malfoy." I quickly said. He smirked. "Don't leave too soon." He teased. I turned, walking away. "Bye Malfoy!" I repeated. He low-key chuckled. Ugh, I should've never asked.

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During dinnertime, I kept getting glances from Draco and intentionally ignored the whole time. Hermione huffed. "Is he mental?" She whispered. I shrugged while eating a spoonful of broccoli-cheese soup. Harry low-key growled. "I just wanna hex him." He muttered through gritted teeth. Ron patted his shoulder. "Ignore him mate." He said. Draco waved at me. I fake smiled and accidentally flicked a piece of broccoli on Ron's cheek. Our jaws dropped. Sheamus and Dean bursted into laughter. He yelped disgustedly. Harry and I laughed. "Bloody hell!" Ron whined. Hermione covered her mouth from giggling. He pouted. I smiled sheepishly but keeping myself from chuckling. "Sorry!" I chuckled. In the corner of my eye, Draco rolled his eyes and talked with his friends. Take that!