Draco Malfoy Book two Imprisoned Feelings#Wattys2016

Chapter one The Malfoy Ball

Astoria's P.O.V

The warm August air was blowing as my parents apparated us to Malfoy manner. It had been a hectic morning, I was enjoying my summer sleep when my mother came busting in a said in a way to happy tone for that time in the morning, "Astoria we have a busy day Narcissa Malfoy is having a ball this evening and we have to look our best. Now start getting ready sweetheart" She exited my room and closed the door behind her.

A grunt escaped me as I rolled out of bed and wandered over to my bathroom for a shower, my mind was spinning this would be the first time I saw my friends since school let out. We kept up a solid correspondence though I had become acquainted with Draco's Great Horned owl Taurus and Blaise's Barn owl Coco, both owls seemed to worship Sugar Cookie for some reason must have realized she was superior. It would be odd to see them before the school year but it felt right. After stepping out of the shower I walked over to my closet and pulled out a silk green gown with a silver and diamond adornment that sat right at the stomach. It was a sleeveless gown but it did have straps and it had a sweetheart neckline. I slipped the gown on and grabbed two necklaces one was the snitch necklace that Draco had given me last year and a emerald snake choker that clipped around my neck. My hair dresser walked in and began styling my hair before pulling it into a elegant French twist and then leaving. It was going to be a huge day and for some reason my heart jumped into my throat.

We finally arrived at Malfoy Manor and what a grand sight it was. It rivaled Hogwarts in its grandeur the exterior was dark but not in an unattractive way. We made our way to the front door and my father knocked and a house elf came to the door and said, "Good evening everyone and welcome to the party please enjoy yourself and be sure to check in with the hostess oh and Ms. Astoria master Draco has been asking to see you." We walked into the entry way and it was just as grand as the outside. The colors were mostly different shades of black my eyes then fell on the hostess Narcissa Malfoy.

She looked gorgeous in her long black gown and her long platinum hair flowed freely down her back she turned and set her ice blue eyes on me and said in a very cool way,"Astoria you and your sister may continue into the party I'm going to have a word with your parents." We walked on by and continued into the party and I immediately started to scan the party for platinum blond hair. My eyes fell on him he was standing by the drink table attempting to explain something to Marcus Flint and it looked to be going badly. He looked so different from the last time I saw him. His hair was no longer slicked back instead it was longer and actually looked messy it was quite appealing. He had grown about a foot which brought him to about five foot ten while I was right at five and a half. He had grown into his features his pale porcelain skin reflected the light in an elegant manner. His cheek bones were sharp and angular and gave him that aristocratic look that he wore so well. He had clearly been engaging in intense quidditch practice because his muscles were clearly defined under his robe and the most appealing thing was the genuine smile that was on his face it sent butterflies up my spine. My conscious began screaming loudly in my head and said, "What your dreaming of can never happen the minute he finds out your muggle born he's gone and you know it"

My inner thoughts were interrupted when a cough caught my attention and all of a sudden Draco was in front of me. He smiled and said, "Are you alright, you seemed out of it?" I didn't trust my voice so I simply nodded I could feel a familiar blush covering my chest and cheeks. He then said something that threw me completely off guard, "Astoria will you honor me with a dance?" He then took my hand and kissed it and I felt that familiar melty feeling wash over me and managed a yes. He guided me out to the dance floor and the song playing was Young and Beautiful by Lana Del Rey how fitting. He put his hand on my waist and my hand was on his shoulder he then took my other hand and began to spin me around the ballroom floor, it was incredible and before I knew it we were chest to chest. The music finally stooped and brought my delicious torture to an end. He guided me to a table and said, "Blaise will not be joining us this evening he had a family emergency. Are you excited for the new year to start?" My tone was excited as I said, "I can't wait to get back in the swing of things and get into mischief" He rolled his eyes and said,"Last year was enough excitement to last a life time"

The minute he said that a man burst trough the door waving a newspaper and said, "Sirius Black has escaped Azkaban be warned. Dementors are being deployed to handle the problem be warned they are dangerous" He laid the paper down in front of us and Draco mumbled, "Great another crazy is on the loose, it looks like its going to be a tense year,what do you think Astoria?" A smirk grew on my face and I thought it sounds like more pulse pounding adventure I love it. Instead I reined myself in and said, "I don't know it will be a challenge for Hogwarts though" He simply sighed and said, "The golden trio will get mixed up in it and drag us along most likely just wonderful"

With that it was time to return home and after bidding Draco goodbye and kissing him on the cheek we aparated back home and I immediately dashed to my room. After closing my door I turned and fell on my bed and just thought. The heat radiating off Draco was intoxicating and it almost caused me to do something stupid. He was so handsome the only explanation that I could think of was he had supernatural blood in his family tree. Tears began to slip down my face, I could actually see myself happy with Draco but there was still the fact I wasn't a pureblood. He may respect muggle borns now but I don't think that extended to a romantic relationship. Oh, what was I going to do?