Draco began to withdraw from everyone again, shutting himself off from the world and sinking back into the pit of depression. He tried to convince himself that he was fine and that he could handle the loss, but deep down he hadn't accepted it yet.Despite his efforts to hide his feelings and act normal, Draco was suffering deeply inside. He felt like he was drowning in a sea of grief and couldn't find his way out. He had become consumed by his depression again, feeling as if nothing would ever get better. Despite his depression, Draco tried to carry on with his life. He forced himself to go to school, interact with people again, and do everyday activities. However, deep down, he felt like a shell of his former self and couldn't find joy in anything anymore. As Draco's depression continued, he began to return to self-harm as a way to cope with the intense emotions he was feeling. He felt lost and alone and like he had no one who cared about him enough to want to help him. Self-harm became a way for him to express the pain and sadness he was feeling on the inside, and a way to punish himself for being powerless to help y/n. He knew it was a destructive behavior and he tried to hide it from everyone, afraid that they would get worried and try to step in. As his depression continued to spiral, he continued to engage in self-harm as a way to cope with the intense sadness and pain.Draco's depression had returned to a dangerous level and he was feeling overwhelmed by it all. He was starting to lose the will to go on and was finding it hard to see a way out of the dark corner he was in.Draco's frustration and loneliness was reaching a breaking point. He was beginning to feel like he had no hope left and was starting to wonder what the point of going on was.As he was thinking about this, his father, Lucius Malfoy, walked into his room. He had a sharp and angry expression on his face and it was clear that he was not happy to find Draco in such a state. Lucius asked Draco what the problem was and why he had become so withdrawn and depressed. Draco was surprised to see his father take such an interest in his mental state, but he didn't quite know how to respond, feeling as if he was getting caught out in being so vulnerable.
Lucius Malfoy glared at him, seeing right through his attempt to hide his feelings."I know you aren't fine."
"I'm just a bit down, that's all..." Draco mumbled.
His father nodded, though he clearly didn't believe his words."You're such a coward." Lucius Malfoy said with contempt, "I don't know what I did wrong with you. You can't even handle a little adversity without falling apart. "I-I'm trying...I-I'm doing my best..." Draco mumbled, trying to remain strong in front of his father. He was desperately trying to resist the urge to cry. Lucius Malfoy was not a kind or patient father and he wouldn't hesitate to punish Draco if he saw him as weak. Draco had learned from his fathers' past actions not to show any signs of weakness in front of him. He knew that if he broke down in front of his father, he would likely only face more misery.
Draco stood before his father, trying to remain stoic and unemotional. He gripped his hands tightly, trying to keep himself together. As his father stared at him, Draco sensed the intense anger and irritation in his gaze. He felt like a disappointment and that there was nothing he could do to satisfy his father. He wanted to cry but tried to stay still and silent, trying to stay as strong as possible.Despite all his efforts, Draco couldn't help but break down and cry. He felt utterly hopeless and alone, his tears spilling down his cheeks.
