Gorgeous |d.m.|

Talk

The next morning I slept in way past breakfast. Most people were gone for the holidays especially Slytherins. Even though a lot of them hated their parents they were all rich pure bloods who their parents showed off during the holidays.

I couldn't help but wonder how Malfoy was doing. I knew his father wasn't his biggest fan, but I also knew his mother was quite kind, I was sure he was excited to see her again.

I didn't take off the necklace or the earrings, I just couldn't force myself to do it. I wanted to, I set the story straight, we were enemies, that's what I wanted.

I thought that is what I wanted at least. He was Draco Malfoy and I was Scarlett Potter, I was silly to even believe we could be friends.

I wasn't hungry and I wanted to give Harry time to process the new information he was given, so I strolled through the halls.

I walked, and walked, and walked...

I was growing almost bored, walking was fun, but without a purpose it grew old.

"Your aura is terribly dark." I heard a soft voice comment behind me.

I turned and saw Luna who was smiling. "Surprised you didn't go home for the holiday." I replied ignoring her first comment.

"Father had to go away for work, we agreed to celebrate Christmas in summer." Her eyes wandered the halls, she would randomly smile or pout at what appeared to be nothing.

I've heard people talk about her, calling her looney Luna or crazy, I didn't agree though, it was obvious she was just the only one here actually true to herself.

"That sounds fun, does your dad travel a lot?" I asked, her feet and mine slowly moving as we walked together. "A fair bit, the Quibbler publishes very important stories, but for some of their creature stories my father will travel to get the full scoop." I nodded admiring Lunas voice.

Her voice was very calm and sweet, it had strange quirks that fit her personality perfectly.

"Your necklace is quite pretty Scarlett Potter." She complimented her smile widening as she grew attention to just my necklace instead of the invisible creatures she saw.

My hand reached for my chest where Malfoy's ring sat, I started to fiddle with the ring placing it onto my thumb and then sliding it off again.

"Oh thank you. It was an early Christmas gift." I smiled looking down and admiring the engraved D.M. That filled the inside of the ring.

"Your boyfriend must be quite the gentleman." She giggled twirling before turning her attention back to the room.

"Not my boyfriend, just an old friend I suppose." I could feel my smile fading, I wasn't sure why though.

This is what you wanted.

I reminded myself for the hundredth time. Malfoy seemed sort of upset too, it wasn't his choice. It was mine.

"Luna, would you mind if I excused myself? I need to write a letter."

Luna quickly nodded shooing me away. I thanked her and then practically ran up to the owl post. It was quite a walk, terrible to do in the cold considering half the stairs were outside, but I felt the urge to act on my life.

It was my life, not Harry's, not Malfoy's, definitely not anyone else's, mine.

I wasn't going to let my fear of humiliation ruin any friendship I could have.

"Fuck it's cold." I complained as I began to run up the stairs. At least running would make me feel a little warmer.

Last time I was cold like this Malfoy gave me his sweater, I supposed that wouldn't happen again, i probably should have given that back now that I think about it.

When I made it up the flights and flights of stairs I ran into the owl post practically breaking it as I slammed it open.

"Alright then." I muttered as I grabbed some parchment and a spare quill.

What do I even write? What did I even come up here for?

My brain started to dance around thinking of what to write and how to structure my letter.

I finally gave up on planning and decided I just needed to write and see what I come up with.

Malfoy,
I'm sorry for the way things played out before break. Hedwig is quite a slow owl so you'll probably be receiving this around Christmas, so merry Christmas.

I didn't buy you anything, I suppose it never crossed my mind, I wish it did though.

I never thanked you for the earrings and necklace so in this letter I also want to say thank you. I would have thanked you, but you were already going full dementor on Pansy, not the point I suppose, but... Anyways, the necklace has already become one of my favorite pieces of jewelry, it's not noticeable unless I want it to be and it really fits me, I especially like the way it looks with my Slytherin clothes.

I still have your sweater from the other night, I would give it back, but honestly it's far too comfortable, I hope you don't mind hehe.

Seriously though, maybe I was wrong, maybe we can be friends, at least acquaintances. At least think about it, not for me, for our friends though. As much as I hate it, Daphne and Theo like spending time with you and Blaise and I can't be the reason you guys don't hang out.

I'm not asking for forgiveness for my 180 personality shift every other day, but I am asking for a small truce.

You have no reason to be anything but mean to me, and I understand you will probably continue to bully me, but can you please try to make it bearable? I know I'm not the best and I know you hate anyone with the last name Potter, but please.

I guess if you still are a total jerk when school starts back up, I'll know we are truly enemies and my words from the other night meant something to you, but if school starts back up and you become Mr Softy I'll know you were able to forgive me in some way.

As I made a mental note of everything to talk about, I somehow forgot the thing I haven't been able to stop talking about, the thing that happened the other night.

I'm sure you remember when I ran down into the common room crying, and then you were sort of sweet trying to comfort me, and then I stupidly kissed you. I'm sorry about that. That kiss didn't mean anything and honestly I would like if we could forget it ever happened. I don't really want my first kiss to be with a smelly Malfoy, and I only kissed you because of stress, so let's just forget it ever happened.

Sorry for the long letter, have a good break

Hate you lots :)
-Scarlett Potter.

***

I folded up the letter and handed it to Hedwig petting her beak before sending her off. She was a slow flyer, but she would be fine to get to Malfoy's house for Christmas.

Maybe, just maybe, my letter would mean something, it would be a way to forgive and forget. Maybe.