"see that one?" luna said, her voice filled with wonder "that's the constellation draco. it's named after you"
"really?" draco turned, his heart swelling with affection "i never knew that"
luna lovegood and draco malfoy find themselves back at hogwa...
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"the echoes of her applause resonated in his heart, shattering the walls of bitterness and resentment, making room for hope and redemption" __________________
Luna and Draco walked side by side down the corridor, their fingers still intertwined without either of them realizing it. The excitement in Luna's voice was palpable as she spoke, hoping to uplift Draco's spirits. "Isn't this so exciting, Draco?" she asked, a genuine spark in her eyes.
Draco, however, remained trapped in his usual cold and guarded demeanour. He grunted in agreement, barely mustering a response. As they continued down the corridor, Draco began to notice the curious stares of other students. At first, he assumed they were directed at him, judging him based on his notorious reputation. But to his surprise, he realized that the attention was not focused solely on him- it was aimed at their intertwined hands.
Draco's facade cracked as he suddenly became aware of their joined hands. His features twisted with a mix of anger and vulnerability, and he yanked his hand away from Luna's grip, his voice laced with hostility. "What do you think you're doing, Lovegood? Are you trying to make a mockery of me?" He spat, his words sharp and unforgiving.
Confusion clouded Luna's face as she looked at Draco, her innocent and quirky nature unable to comprehend his sudden aggression. "I... I was just trying to comfort you," she replied softly, her voice tinged with hurt.
Draco's anger flickered momentarily as Luna's words struck a chord within him, but he quickly pushed it aside, unwilling to confront his own tumultuous emotions. Ignoring Luna's attempt at explanation, he turned abruptly and stormed off towards his first lesson of the year, leaving Luna standing alone in the corridor, bewildered and uncertain.
Luna watched Draco's retreating, a tinge of sadness etched on her face. Her mind churned with questions, wondering what had changed since their time together the previous night. But amidst the confusion, one memory stood out vividly: their hands intertwined under the starlit sky of the astronomy tower.
She couldn't help but recall the soft touch of Draco's fingers entwined with her own. It had been an unexpected moment of connection, a fleeting instant that seemed to suspend time. Luna remembered the warmth that spread through her hand, the intertwining of their fingers, and the unspoken understanding that passed between them.
A smile played at the corners of her lips as she thought about that memory. It was a genuine smile, one that carried a sense of wonder and joy. But even as she embraced the memory, Luna couldn't quite fathom why it brought her such happiness. There was something inexplicable about that moment something beyond her understanding, yet it left an indelible impression.
The abruptness of Draco's harsh reaction lingered in her mind, but it didn't overshadow the sweetness of their encounter under the stars. Luna's heart remained open and compassionate, even in the face of his guarded demeanour. She couldn't unravel the complexities of Draco's actions, but she resolved to provide solace and support, drawing strength from the memory of their fleeting connection.
