✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*Malfoy's Tutor*:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*Chapter Two*:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧

Gryffindor Common Room

"What took you so long to get out of class?" Sasha asked, turning the page of the book.

"I was just asking someone a question," I quickly lied. The guilt came over me fast. 

Sasha and I were childhood best friends. We grew up beside each other and were inseparable. When we both received a letter from Hogwarts, we were ecstatic. This made us closer than ever. We not only shared a passion for art but another for magic. The idea of magic thrilled us, and it seemed so... magical? I don't know how to explain such a majestic but dangerous talent.

Something wrapped around my ankle. I squirmed around in my seat and bent over to itch my leg. Looking down, I can see Sasha's cat, Oreo, sneaking up on us. He was wrapping his tail around my leg, seeking attention. 

"Hold up, Oreo," Sasha began. "Y/N and I are studying right now."

Oreo meowed in return; it was unclear whether the cat understood us. Sasha and I flipped through our books again and thought maybe it was time to call it a night. Curfew begins soon, so it was best that both of us were tucked into bed. 

I tucked my book under my arm and bent to scratch behind Oreo's ear. Sasha pulled me in for a quick hug, and we went our ways. Sasha and I don't sleep together anymore since I'm a prefect. 

"Night, Sasha," I said with a smile. 

"Night, Y/N," she replied, heading to her dorm. 

Making my way up the staircase toward my dorm, I accidentally missed a step in the darkness. Startled, I let out a small scream as I stumbled and fell face-first onto the stairs. My book slipped out of my hands and tumbled to the bottom of the stairwell.

"Bloody hell," I mumbled, rubbing my nose. I groaned, realizing my book was at the bottom. 

It was too dark to see anything. I squinted and noticed a figure picking up my book and slowly walking up the stairs. Embarrassed, I gasped and covered my face since this person had seen me trip. Still, I did not know who this was. 

"There you are!" Hermione scolded and banged the book against my head. 

"Ow!" I grumbled, rubbing my head. "What's up with you?"

"I've been looking for you!" Hermione explained, pulling me up. "Now, come on! It's almost curfew!"

Hermione and I quickly jogged up the steps, trying to get to our dorm fast. We entered the dorm, out of breath, and I looked at her. Her hair was all messed up, and sweat was dripping down the side of her face. I began to laugh at the sight of this. Once she realized why I was laughing, she hit my head again with the book. 

I have to say that one did hurt.

The morning after, I felt someone place a hand on my shoulder. I could feel my shoulder shake up and down repeatedly. I jolted awake and gripped my covers. It was Hermione waking me up. 

"Oh! 'Mione!" I sighed in relief. "Thought someone was attacking me!"

"Finally, Sleeping Beauty has arisen," Hermione grumbled. "Come on, Sasha's been knocking on our door waiting to go with us to breakfast."

 Once I looked at the clock, I knew there was no time for a morning shower. I hurriedly washed my face and put on my uniform. It contained a gray skirt with a tucked-in white button-up followed by my maroon and yellow tie. Hermione quickly brushed the knots in my hair, and we were out with our books. 

"Look at him!" Crabbe, only of Draco's closest friends' exclaimed. 

"Looks like the princess hasn't slept all night," Goyle continued. 

"Shut it," Draco mumbled, hitting the two boys with his book. 

Hermione, Sasha, and I all exchanged glances, hearing Draco's conversation. Something is going on with him... I thought. I have got to tell Sasha. Hermione and I were very close though I didn't tell her much of my personal life. Sasha is my best friend, remember? 

I didn't tell anyone yet, not even Sasha. I had a new experience in my dream last night. Something I have never dreamt of before. I don't want my friends to think I'm off since I'm not talking with them right now. Sasha will notice... The dream was not as surprising as expected. I think I am overthinking this since everyone has their rough days. 

I saw Draco in my dream.