The Consequence Of Power

Jealousy

Draco sat there after she left because of him, he felt so useless knowing it didn't matter what he said to her, she would never forgive him. It ate at him every second knowing that he hurt her, all he does was try and protect her, even if she hated him, he would always be there for her. Draco saw someone in the corner of his eye walk in, it was probably the Professor, he was now ready to lie for her so she didn't get in more trouble "Draco" it was a girl's voice, he looked up and saw Rhiannon standing in front of him "Listen, I was thinking and I can't forgive you for what you said but I don't hate you for it, I don't think I can hate you after everything you have done for me, Im sorry for holding a grudge against you" He stood up "It took you long enough to come to your senses, but, I don't blame you, you had every right, I am sorry for what I said, I never wanted to hurt you, even though you do make me angry and I do despise you"
"I know," She said softly "Do you still want to act like we never met?" he asked "I'll think about it," She tried to hide her smile "Are you going to the ball tomorrow evening?" He asked her "Yes, are you?"
"Yeah, who are you going with may I ask?"
"None of your concern Draco, who are you going with?"
"None of yours either" He smirked "I have a question" She tilted her head "Yes?" He waited for what she was about to ask "Why are you still here? like in detention, why did I leave before you surprisingly"
"I don't know actually, but did you come back just for me?" He put his hands in his pockets and tilted his head "Hey, I will take back everything I just said okay, don't get cheeky Draco"
"It seems like the Professor has lost his way back, maybe we should leave" He said, slowly walking to the door "And go separate ways, gladly, I'll see you at the ball, maybe, if I want to see you" She  made eye contact, and he felt her eyes hit him like swords, her beauty killed him.

*

She broke the tension, walking out of the classroom, making her way to herbology to tell Hermione everything. She entered the classroom and spotted Hermione, she sat down next to her "Hermione, I saw my mom"
"What do you mean you saw her? I thought-"
"Well, apparently she is a witch and she showed herself to me and told me things and opened my eyes more, she also convinced me to speak to Draco"
"To Draco? why?"
"She told me that avoiding him is out of my range and she was right, I don't hate him for what he said....hey don't give me that look" She slapped Hermione's arm "I'm not, I just think it's funny, I mean I told you he was different the moment he met you, it's like something switched"
"He still angers me, but he is not bad after all I suppose"
"You like him! I knew it"
"No, I mean, I don't know, sorta"
"You were just hating his guts not that long ago?"
"I told you deep down I just can't hate him, I want to but I can't"
"Shh, he just walked in" Hermione straightened her back, facing the front of the class. Draco sat down, it was kind of awkward they had every class together.

*

Draco sat down, feeling relief that she spoke to him. He still understood she was upset with him and she couldn't forgive him. He hoped one day she would realize how sorry he truly was. He looked over at her as she studied with Granger, how could she sit there and look so beautiful, he wished he could be the one taking her to the ball tomorrow, but she probably had millions of dudes asking. "Students, today we will learn how to grow roses, with magic!" Professor Sprout entered the room. He watched Rhiannon's face light up when she heard that, roses must've been her favourite. They all got into groups of two, Draco with Pansy, of course, and Rhiannon with Granger. He would look over at her to see how she was doing, everyone was using their wands but she was trying to use her hands, that was odd. "Rhiannon are you alright" He heard Granger ask Rhiannon, she did not look okay, she stood there with her hands over the pot, frozen, barely blinking. "Yeah I'm okay, just makes me think of something" He heard her say to Granger, then he remembered when her parents were buried, she grew roses on their graves. He watched her close her eyes and hold her hands over the pot again, Professor Sprout walked over
"Miss Black, use your wand, you cant not do it without your wand silly"
"Professor look," Granger patted the Professors arm, she looked back at Rhiannon, a rose plant started to grow, very tall and full of roses, she was the only one in the classroom who did it in a matter of seconds, only with her hands. Draco was amazed, so was everyone else. "Draco stop staring, its not that hard" Pansy snapped at him "Then make them grow and I'll be impressed"
"Im trying Draco, she isn't all that you know!"
"Sure" He rolled his eyes, gazing back at Rhiannon with a smirk on his face.

*

"Well done Rhiannon, 20 points to Ravenclaw!" The Professor shouted "Thank you"
"I need your help after class since you are very good at growing flowers"
"Of course, I would love to"
"Great!" She walked away to help the other students with their pots "I didn't know you could do that" Hermione said "I've had practice" Remembering her parents graves, it was beautiful how she could do that, but it was hard on her. So was the emotions to participate in that activity, but she was happy it impressed the Professor and that she wanted her help, plus she got Ravenclaw house points. "Draco, I was wondering if you wanted to go to the ball with me?" She heard from behind her, she turned her head and saw Pansy with Draco, she felt so jealous for some reason, even though she was going with a different boy. If Draco asked, she would drop Harry. She listened for his response
"I guess I'll go with you, no one else is free, just so you know that is the only reason Pansy" He responded, she wondered if she wasn't going with Harry, would he go with her? "So, Hermione did you ask Ron yet?"
"To the ball? no, I need you to come with me remember"
"Well, he is right over there, go ask"
"You promise you will tell me what to say so I don't panic"
"Yes I promise" Hermione took a deep breath and walked over to Ron's desk "Hey Hermione" He smiled as she approached his desk "Hi, I wanted to ask you something"
"What's that?" Hermione turned her head to signal she needed help
"I was wondering if you wanted to go to the ball with me" She told her "I was wondering if you wanted to go to the ball with me?" She gave Ron a big smile "Sure I guess, I mean yeah of course" He smiles again, his cheeks turning red "Really?"
"Yeah, I mean I wanted to ask you but I was too scared"
"Oh, great, see you tomorrow!" She quickly walked back to their desk "See, I told you" She giggled as Hermione sat down "Thank you so much, and you were right, he wanted to ask me he was just scared"
"I know Im right"
"Oh stop it" Hermione laughed, anxiously tucking hair behind her ear "So, when are we going dress shopping?" Rhiannon asked
"I was thinking tomorrow after all classes, so after supper, we can stop by Hogsmeade and get some stuff"
"That will be perfect"
"Great, what do you think Professor Sprout wanted your help with?"
"Well, I think it has to do with flowers"
"Alright students, class is over" the Professor said, waiting for the students to rush out of the classroom "I'll meet you in the next class, try to be quick," Hermione said as she walked out.
"Miss Black, I need you to grow these for me for the ball, Dumbledore wants white roses for decoration"
"I can do that"
"How exactly can you do something like that?" She asked Rhiannon "I have no idea, I just can I guess"
"Well, I have heard about you Miss Black, you are no stranger to us and so is your mother, she was a great witch"
"You knew my mother?"
"Yes, of course, she was a good friend of mine, me and her attended school here, together"
"Do you know anything about her old life, like when she went here?"
"Oh, me and her would get in all sorts of trouble, but she would always get me out of it though, she was my best friend all through school. She was a very powerful witch, such as yourself, I was heart broken when i found out she passed, you remind me of her, very bright and beautiful. You have her smile" The Professor gave her a wink, she felt tears starting to form so she moved onto a different topic "So, you want all of these pots grown with white roses?"
"Yes please, I will be back in a few minutes, I need to go grab some things for the next lesson"
As she left, she begun doing what she was asked to do.

*

Draco knew Rhiannon was asked to stay back, so he decided to walk past the classroom. As she approached he heard her humming from the half open door. He walked up to the door and peeped his head in, seeing her lifting the pots with her mind to move them from one side of the room to the other, she was humming something to herself, he couldn't help but watch and admire her. He took out his wand and waved it, opening the window, it was snowing out so he wanted her to see how beautiful it was outside and how much the snow reminded him of her beautiful pale skin. She noticed the window open and walked over, snow falling onto her as she stood on the stool in front of the window, she was going to close the window but stopped from the view of outside, the breeze blew her hair back as she stood there, soaking in the beautiful view. He watched as she twirled under the snow, his heart started to beat fast and his pale cheeks turned pink, he knew spying was creepy but in that moment, he wanted her to embrace herself for once and enjoy something. She shut the window and laughed to herself. Draco decided he should leave before he got caught by her, or someone else "Draco? I thought you were off to Hogsmeade?" It was Pansy "Yeah I was, I was just checking something" He walked past her to avoid an unwanted conversation. Pansy was suspicious of him, she walked down where she saw Draco standing and could see Rhiannon in the classroom, Pansy was angered, she knew Draco was watching her, tears formed in her eyes. Pansy felt like Draco had a thing for that Mud blood freak. Pansy felt like a second choice like always, she needed to do something, she didn't know when or what to do.