Broken Bonds

Chapter 10

"Pansy insists we all go out to play in the snow," Y/N announced, her eyes brightening at the prospect of some outdoor fun.

Draco raised an eyebrow, a hint of scepticism in his expression. "In this weather?" he asked, gesturing to the frost-covered windows.

But Pansy was undeterred, her enthusiasm contagious as she rallied the group. "Come on, it'll be fun!" she exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

Mattheo grinned, his adventurous spirit eager for a break from the confines of the castle walls. "Why not?" he chimed in, his tone filled with anticipation.

Enzo glanced out the window, a thoughtful expression crossing his features. "It does look beautiful out there," he admitted, a small smile playing on his lips.

Mellony nodded eagerly, her eyes alight with excitement. "I've been itching to make a snowman," she confessed, her voice bubbling with enthusiasm.

Theodore chuckled, his gaze flicking between his friends. "Count me in," he said, his tone playful. "But only if someone agrees to a snowball fight."

With a collective laugh, the group agreed, their spirits filled with joy by the promise of outdoor adventure. And so, despite the cold and the looming threat of impending snowfall, they ventured outside, their laughter mingling with the crisp winter air as they had fun in the snow.

As the group ventured outside into the snowy landscape, the air was filled with excitement and anticipation. Mattheo, Y/N, Pansy, Enzo, Mellony, and Theodore scattered across the grounds, their laughter echoing against the quiet backdrop of the winter scenery.

Mellony wasted no time in scooping up handfuls of snow, her aim true as she launched her first snowball towards Theodore, who ducked just in time, laughing as he returned fire. Y/N and Mattheo formed an alliance, their strategic minds working in unison as they dodged incoming snowballs and plotted their next moves.

Pansy, ever the strategist, built a towering snow fort, her eyes gleaming with determination as she directed her teammates from behind its icy walls. Enzo, with a mischievous grin, launched an ambush from the trees, catching the others off guard with a barrage of snowballs.

The snow fight raged on, and each member of the group was fully immersed in the playful chaos. Laughter filled the air as snowballs flew back and forth, creating a scene of pure joy.

As the snowball fight wound down and the group's laughter began to subside, they found themselves walking back to the castle together, their steps light and their spirits buoyed by the camaraderie of the day's adventure.

Y/N brushed a snowflake from her hair, a smile playing at her lips as she turned to her friends. "That was so much fun," she exclaimed, her voice filled with genuine delight.

Mattheo nodded in agreement, a grin spreading across his face as he shook the snow from his cloak. "Definitely one for the books," he agreed, his eyes sparkling with amusement.

Pansy, her cheeks flushed with excitement, linked arms with Mellony as they walked, their laughter ringing out in the crisp winter air. "I haven't had that much fun in ages," she declared, her voice tinged with satisfaction.

Enzo nodded, a contented sigh escaping his lips as he glanced around at his friends. "It's moments like these that make all the studying and stress worth it," he remarked, his tone thoughtful.

Theodore chuckled, his breath forming clouds in the chilly air. "I had a lot of fun," he agreed, his eyes alight with joy. "Hate that we have classes again tomorrow though."

As they approached the castle, their footsteps crunching in the snow, the group fell into an easy rhythm of conversation, their laughter and chatter carrying them back to the warmth and comfort of Hogwarts.

But amidst the laughter and fun, Draco remained on the outskirts, his expression a mixture of reluctance and isolation. He watched from a distance, his gaze fixed on the scene unfolding before him, a silent observer of the bonds of friendship that had formed among his peers.

As the snow continued to fall, Draco remained apart from the group, his reasons for keeping his distance known only to himself. And though he chose not to join in the festivities, the warmth of his friends' laughter served as a reminder that even in the coldest of times, the bonds of friendship could bring light and warmth to the darkest of days.