I Solemnly Swear

Fourth Wheel

I got up early to say goodbye to my parents before heading out to the carriages. The break had seemed to fly by! But, I can't wait to see my friends again! I have a feeling things will get better from here.

As I got back to Hogwarts I noticed Harry with Ron and Hermione "great seeing you guys again!" I said coming up behind them "yes.. Nice to see you too" I couldn't help but feel a little sad at the tone Hermione said that in.. "So, how was your breaks?" They adverted their eyes and finally Ron spoke up "we're actually kind of busy right now.." This annoyed me "but.. We never get to even talk to each other anymore.." I mumbled sadly "Geez Melanie! Why do you have to be a fourth wheel?! We don't have time for you!" Hermione shouted out to me. I turned to see other students staring pitifully at me "let me guess! You don't want to talk to me because I'm a Slytherin?!" Hermione jumped back a bit as my tone rose "we didn't say that Melanie.. You're blowing it out of proportion" Harry spoke looking a bit sad to be saying it "Am I? Am I really?! I heard you guys before break! If you didn't want to be my friend then you should have said so! You want to see how evil a Slytherin can be? Well then, you'd best be prepared for what I bring!" Their eyes all widened as I turned strutting in the opposite direction.

I was seething with new found anger.. They lied to me! They said they wanted to be my friend but in each attempt I tried to talk to them I get ignored or pushed away! I'm done. With them at least.. If they want to have little secret missions without me then so be it! I don't need them. Tears began to sting the corner of my eyes "that's a pretty low thing to do, even for you mudblood!" I turned to see Malfoy out of all people yelling at them "you pretended to be her friend just to refuse her later! You're all pathetic!" My jaw was open as the wrath of Malfoy continued on as I listened intently and confused as to why my bully would stand up for me.. As soon as he was done shouting at the golden trio he and his two goons headed my way "are you alright?" I nodded quickly "come on" Malfoy out his arm around my back and half pushed me out of the room "thank you" he turned to face me and suddenly stopped "you don't need to thank me, those gits got what they deserved" I smiled a bit "well still.. Thank you, i know you don't like me much but.. I really appreciate that" the corner of his lip tilted up in a content smirk "I wouldn't say I don't like you, actually.. Maybe you should just hang out with us" he pointed from himself to Crabbe and Goyle "r-really?" He nodded slowly "I'd like that.. Thank you, Malfoy" his normal cocky expression returned "call me Draco" I understood that was a privilege not only did Crabbe and Goyle his two loyal goons not even receive but most adults as well "okay, Draco" with that we all four talked and walked nowhere in particular. That day I learned that even though someone may seem rotten to the core.. It could just be a cover up for something else.. Mal- I mean Draco seemed quite nice.