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 Hufflepuff common room door creaked open, and Y/N stepped into the quiet corridor, the warmth of the common room replaced by the cool ambiance of Hogwarts' stone walls. As she ventured toward the dining hall for her morning meal, a sense of routine guiding her steps, she was met with an unexpected sight that disrupted the ordinary flow of her morning.
There, leaning casually against the wall, was Draco Malfoy. His platinum-blond hair seemed to catch the early sunlight filtering through the castle windows, and his gray eyes held a mixture of amusement and a hint of something more.
Y/N, startled by his unexpected presence, raised an eyebrow. "Draco, what are you doing here?"
Draco, with a smirk that bordered on mischievous, replied, "Just thought I'd accompany you to breakfast."
Y/N chuckled, still trying to grasp the reality of Draco Malfoy voluntarily accompanying her. "Well, you're certainly not the typical breakfast companion. What's the occasion?"
Draco, with a playful glint in his eyes, teased, "No occasion, just felt like starting the day with some company. You don't mind, do you?"
Despite the surprise, Y/N found herself nodding. "No, not at all. It's just...unexpected."
As they walked side by side, the air between them held a subtle tension, a mixture of curiosity and unspoken sentiments. Y/N, adjusting the strap of her bag, couldn't help but notice Draco's proximity, the way his presence seemed to envelop her.
The conversation shifted to lighter topics, Draco making casual remarks about Hogwarts, the weather, and the ongoing wizarding world events. Y/N, still adjusting to the idea of Draco's morning company, found herself enjoying the banter.
As they approached the Great Hall, Draco held the door open for her with a flourish. "Ladies first."
Y/N, smirking, replied, "How gentlemanly of you, Malfoy."
Once inside, they navigated the bustling hall, Draco skillfully weaving through the students. As they reached the Hufflepuff table, Y/N hesitated. "I usually sit with my Hufflepuff friends. Are you sure about this, Draco?"
Draco, his demeanor surprisingly earnest, gestured to an empty spot beside him. "Positive. I'm here to keep you company, wherever that may be."
The surrounding students observed the unusual pairing with curious glances. Y/N couldn't ignore the fact that Draco's presence at the table breaking some unspoken Hogwarts norms.
As they sat down, Draco leaned in, his voice a low murmur. "You know, I could get used to these early morning escapades."
Y/N, feeling a mix of amusement and something unspoken, chuckled. "Who would've thought Draco Malfoy, the Slytherin prince, would be my breakfast companion?"
