The Yule Ball - Part 3

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Hello!! This is basically a short chapter that wraps up The Yule Ball chapters~~ Please check out part 2&1 if u missed them😊. Thx for all your support and my empty request box is HUNGRY!!~😂🤣

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Your POV:

A soft, melodious chiming echoed through the room as the clock struck midnight, its gentle tones a soothing counterpoint to the fading sounds of the evening's festivities.

'The night's not over yet.' Draco's voice purred near your ear.

'Um...it's not?' You asked, already suppressing a yawn.

'Not unless you want it to be.' Draco's amused and vaguely excited tone piped your interest, and you allowed him to lead you out of the Great Hall and into the quiet corridors of Hogwarts. Away from the music and laughing, the castle's silence seemed eerie, and the only sound was your footsteps echoing on the stone floors. Draco stopped in front of a large, ancient tapestry and, with a flourish, pulled it aside to reveal a hidden passage. You gasped and his eyes met yours. 'If you're brave enough to come with me.'

Hand in hand, you followed Draco through the narrow, winding passage, the musty air filled with the echoes of your footsteps and the pounding of your heart. The tapestry fell closed behind you, plunging the corridor into near darkness, but the silvery glow of the torches lining the walls cast eerie, dancing shadows.

'Where are we going?' you whispered, your voice barely more than a breath in the silent corridor.

Draco glanced back at you, his eyes glinting with mischief. 'It's a surprise,' he replied, a playful smile playing on his lips. 'Trust me.'

You did trust him, more than you ever thought you would, and that realization was both thrilling and terrifying. The passage twisted and turned, leading you deeper into the castle's hidden heart. You passed secret doors and ancient, dusty portraits of long-forgotten Hogwarts residents, their eyes following you as you passed.

Draco stopped before a nondescript section of the stone wall and tapped a specific brick. A hidden door swung open, revealing a narrow staircase that spiraled upwards.

'Up here,' he said, gesturing for you to proceed. You climbed the stairs, Draco close behind, and emerged onto a narrow ledge. The cold night air hit you like a slap, and you realized that you were standing on one of the castle's highest towers, with a panoramic view of the surrounding grounds.

The moon hung low in the sky, casting a silvery sheen over the lake and the Forbidden Forest, which looked mysterious and enchanting in the moonlight. The view was breathtaking, and you felt a sudden surge of exhilaration.

'This is incredible!' you gasped, turning to Draco. 'How did you find this place?'

He shrugged, a small smile on his face. 'I have my ways,' he said cryptically. 'I thought you'd appreciate the view.'

You did appreciate it, more than you could express. The beauty of the night, the thrill of the secret adventure, and the unexpected company of Draco Malfoy—all of it combined into a moment you knew you'd never forget.

'y/n?'

'Yes?'

'I'm really sorry about...you know...before' His eyebrows furrowed and he took in a deep breath. 'For a few months I was really a pain in the ass...but my respective are sort of...evolving. I feel like I haven't formally apologized for my attitude towards your blood status.' He gestured to his surroundings: 'You could take all this as the formal apology I have wanted to give you for some time now.'

You tried to hide your shock as you realized that he, Draco Malfoy, was actually attempting to apologies. You shook your head and joked: 'In that case, this would be the best apology anyone could ever hope for!'

His face lightened up, reminding you of a child receiving his birthday gift. 'You liked this?'

'Are you kidding? It was the best evening of my life!'

Draco moved to stand beside you, his shoulder brushing yours, and for a moment, you both stood in silence, sharing the view and the significance of the moment. The future was uncertain, but for now, you were content to be here, in this place, at this time, with him.

~~THE END~~





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