She's right in front of him.
Draco finds it impossible to avert his eyes, captivated by the radiance of her smile and the enchanting sound of her laughter. It stands out starkly against the world he is accustomed to, yet he can't resist the emotion...
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8th Year
The next day, as Y/N made her way to the Hufflepuff table to join Lisa and Emily, she felt a hand gently grasp her wrist. Turning, she found Draco standing beside her, a mischievous glint in his eyes.
"Change of plans, Y/N. You're sitting with me today," Draco announced, a confident smirk playing on his lips.
Lisa and Emily exchanged amused glances, and Emily teased, "Looks like you've got a personal escort to the Slytherin table today, Y/N."
Y/N rolled her eyes playfully, realizing that Draco was up to something. "What's the occasion, Malfoy? Planning to show me the wonders of Slytherin hospitality?"
Draco chuckled, "You could say that. Come on, let's grace the Slytherin table with your presence."
As they approached the Slytherin table, Lisa and Emily continued to tease Y/N, exchanging knowing glances. Draco, enjoying the banter, guided Y/N to an empty spot.
"Here you go, Y/N. A change of scenery for today," Draco remarked, pulling out a chair for her.
Y/N took a seat, feigning surprise. "Well, aren't you the gentleman today, Malfoy? I must be in for a treat."
Draco smirked, "You have no idea. Enjoy the Slytherin experience, Y/N."
As Draco and Y/N reached the Hufflepuff table, Draco's friends, who had witnessed the spectacle, couldn't resist teasing them. Blaise, Pansy, Mattheo, Lorenzo, and Theodore exchanged knowing looks as Draco and Y/N took their seats.
Blaise leaned in with a sly grin. "Well, well, Draco, bringing a Hufflepuff to our sacred Slytherin territory. What's the occasion?"
Draco shot a playful glare at Blaise. "Just expanding my horizons, Blaise. Y/N here needed a change of scenery."
Pansy joined in, raising an eyebrow at Y/N. "A Hufflepuff in Slytherin territory? You must be brave or just looking for trouble."
Y/N, playing along, replied with a smirk, "Maybe a bit of both, Pansy. Draco here insisted on showing me the Slytherin way of life."
Mattheo chuckled, "Well, you're always welcome in our den, Y/N. Just beware of the snakes."
Lorenzo added, "Who knows, maybe we'll convert you to Slytherin ways by the end of the week."
Theodore, the quiet one among them, simply nodded with a smirk, amused by the banter unfolding.
Draco rolled his eyes at his friends. "Alright, alright, enough teasing. We were just having a bit of fun. Back to your Slytherin business, everyone."
