Chasing Shadows || Draco Malfoy x OC

Year 5- Ch. 143

Slytherin had their last quidditch game against Hufflepuff. It was a nice day outside, but the quidditch team was stressing out because Montague was still in a disoriented state, from when he reappeared in the toilet after the twins pushed him into the vanishing cabinet. And Warrington was itchy from his cornflake skin.

Draco has been in a bad mood for a number of reasons, so his teammates have been okay the end of his wrath's.

Céline went to go look for him by the changing rooms, he was the first one to come out and was a bit surprised to see her. She wrapped her arms around his middle and hugged him. She could feel him relax a little bit. Draco wrapped his arms around her tightly, trying to recharge as much as possible from her presence.

"I just wanted to wish you luck." She said looking up at him. He leaned down and kissed her lips, before pulling back and smiling at her. He looked so tired to her. She was a bit worried because he knew that he hasn't been sleeping well with everting that's in his plate. "Are you okay?"

"Yeah, I'm fine, love, especially is that you're here." He said. "I know we haven't been able to spend much time together these last couple of weeks... I'm so—"

"Don't worry about it. I'm just worried that you're not getting enough time to rest. Exams are coming up, I'm just wanting to make sure you'll be okay." Céline said more concerned. She placed the palm of her hand on his cheek, rubbing her thumb over the little  dark circles under his eyes.

"Thank you, love." He said kissing her forehead. "But I'll be okay. This is the last game of the year, so I just need to win this and I'll be good." She nodded, still not really convinced.

"Take it easy out there. Winning isn't everything." She said, just as the rest of the team came out of the changing room. She gave him one more quick kiss and headed for the stands where Daphne and Tracey saved her a seat.

Unfortunately, Slytherin lost this game with Hufflepuff. Warrington couldn't stop itching from his skin condition. There wasnt a big score gap, but regardless, it left Draco fuming. He didn't want to speak with anyone after the game, not even Céline. She could understand why. Losing this game meant that it didn't secure a sure win for Quidditch cup.

The next game between Gryffindor and Ravenclaw will determine who Slytherin would be playing in June.

That match took place on the last weekend of May. Céline met up with Hermione and Harry at the pitch and found a spot in the second to topmost row of the stands. She could see her house mates on the opposite side of the pitch, likely ready to sing the ridiculous song Pansy made up.

Lee Jordan called out the names of the Ravenclaw players, and when he called out Cho's name, Céline couldn't help but look at Harry. He looked a bit tense.

Céline leaned over, "I take it that you and Cho aren't on good terms?" She asked quietly. He looked over to her and gave her a grimace. All she could do was pat his pat and hope it comforted him a little.

Not even two minutes in, Ravenclaw scored. The three of them groaned along with the other Gryffindor students, while Slytherin sang their song on the other side of the stands.

"Harry, Céline, Hermione." A gruffled voice called for them from behind. When they turned they saw Hagrid hunched over  to them. He seemed to have squeezed his way up to their row behind them. "Listen," he whispered, "can yeh come with me? Now? While ev'ryone's watchin' the match?"

"Er... can't it wait, Hagrid? Until after the match is over?" Harry asked looking back to the match before looking at Hagrid again.

"No," said Hagrid, "no Harry, it has to be now.... While ev'rybody is lookin' the other way... please?"