Why did she want to know then? She told me, I distinctly remember her telling me that I could tell her in my own time. That was right before we went back to my room. I know that she was worried about me, but I didn’t want to tell her. I didn’t even want to tell her after Bella’s little talk with me. She has the right to know, but I don’t want to drag her into this at the same time. Blaise had already messed up and brought Bella into it, but I wasn’t about to make the same mistake.
I walked back to my dorm. Something didn’t feel right as I walked into my room, and I was right. My things were strewn everywhere, but who could’ve done this? Fear penetrated my heart as I remembered the package. I opened up my bottom dresser drawer and pulled out the false bottom to reveal the package still there and untouched. I picked it up and stroked it gently. There was a lot of evil in that package. The necklace was cursed and any touch of the flesh and you would be affected. You could die instantly. The thought of this reaching Dumbledore and killing him as he opened it definitely bothered me. I quickly put it back where it belonged: hidden.
I cleaned up my room. Without Magic. I picked up my bedspread that the person had throw off my bed, and something fell out of it. It was a sock, only it wasn’t mine. It was much smaller and definitely made for a woman. Hanna. She had left her sock behind after we…
I started crying, sobbing actually. I just couldn’t help it or stop it. I lay on my bed. Loosing Hanna was going to be the worst thing that has ever happened to me, and it was my entire fault. I was a deatheater. If I wasn’t, I could be with Hanna, but how could I stop once I’ve begun? I loved Hanna too much to let her go. It hurt just too even think about it. I can’t let her go.
But I have to.
I fell asleep after crying so hard and for so long. I was exhausted and needed the sleep. I could feel it in my bones. All that worrying and planning had me losing a lot of sleep. I looked plain awful and felt plain awful. I didn’t dream. I didn’t see anything…until I woke up. When I woke, it was still night. Did I not sleep that long? It felt like a lot longer than just a few hours. I got up and made my way down to the common room and saw Crabbe with Goyle.
“What are you two oafs up to?” I spat as I sat down in the armchair. “What time is it anyway? Shouldn’t you be in bed?”
They both looked at each other before answering at the same time in shaking voices: “It’s only seven, Draco.”
I narrowed my eyes at them. “What are you going on about? It was seven when I went upstairs. Are you two trying to pull something on me because it’s not working?”
“Actually, Draco,” Goyle started before glancing at Crabbe, who finished the thought. “It’s Friday.”
“Friday?” I echoed.
I had been asleep for whole day. That’s just not possible. I got up before they could explain anything and rushed out of the common room and up to the Great Hall where dinner was still going on. I stopped in the door way despite the fact that my stomach was growling with hunger. My eyes caught hers instantly. She looked as if she had been crying, and I bet I didn’t look much better. I slowly made my way to the Slytherin table and sat across from Blaise, who looked straight at me.
“Where have you been, man?”
I sighed. “Apparently I fell asleep and slept for about twelve hours. I guess I must’ve needed it,” I shrugged, piling my plate with food.
“And you must be hungry,” he smirked at me. “Glad to see that you’re back to your old self…for the time being.”
I shrugged. “I’m not totally back to my old self.”
“What’s that supposed to mean?”
“I have to break up with Hanna, and you’re going to help me,” I said, looking him straight in the eyes. “I don’t want to break up with her. She’s the best thing in my life right now, but I have to.”
He nodded in understanding. “I know, Draco, but I can’t help you. That’s something you have to on your own. I can’t get in your love life, okay? I’ll help you with the mission, but I can’t help you with Hanna. I’m sorry, mate.”
“Don’t be. I shouldn’t have asked you anyway. It was stupid,” I said, taking a bite of potato. “Now, about the other. I have a plan, but I have no idea when to do it,” I said and started explaining all about the necklace. “It can’t be me, or I’ll get caught. It can’t be you either.”
He nodded. “How about tomorrow down at Hogsmeade? We can make someone else bring it to him. Okay?”
I nodded. “Alright. I think I want to go with Hanna tomorrow. You know, as a last time sort of thing. What do you think?”
“I think that’s a great idea. Good luck getting on her good side though,” he said, looking behind me. “Speaking of her, here she comes now.”
I turned and saw that he was right. Hanna was headed straight for me with Bella right behind her. I smiled as the angel walked up to me. Surprisingly, she smiled back. Her whole face seemed to be happier, to glow. She looked as if she was happy to see me, despite everything that’s been happening the past two days.
“Hey, Drake,” she said. “We need to talk.”
“How about in my dorm? We’ll have some privacy there,” I offered and she nodded.
I took her in the same way as before. She didn’t seem to mind. She just seemed happy. I know that I was happy to have her hand back in mine for such a short time that it was going to be. I opened the door to see the room was still in bad shape, so I quickly flicked my wand and the mess was gone.
“What happened in here?” she asked.
I shrugged. “Someone came in and went through my things. I don’t think they found anything though.”
She nodded. “Can we sit?” she nodded towards the bed. “I’m sorry for acting the way I did yesterday. I was being stupid. You should be able to decide when to tell me. I can’t decide that for you. I love you, Draco, and I still would do anything for you.”
“Go to Hogsmeade with me tomorrow?” I asked quickly.
“Of course,” she said, grinning widely.
“Can I kiss you?” I asked, grinning myself.
She gave me a funny look. “You know you don’t have to ask, right? You’re still me boyfriend, Draco.”
I smirked at her before kissing her passionately. I really had missed kissing her. I had distanced myself enough from her these past few weeks. We only had talked when we did homework together. Me, trying to do my work. Her, trying to seduce me. She must’ve really missed me. I know I had missed her, and I was going to miss her when I broke us up
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Pure as Snow
Fanfic[ prequel to Like Catching a Snowflake ] Hanna Honeyyeager is just your average Gryffindor, until she falls for the Draco Malfoy. Now, she finds herself keeping secrets just to keep him, including the biggest one of all: she's a muggleborn. Draco to...
