Draco Malfoy Book two Imprisoned Feelings#Wattys2016

Chapter three Dumbledores warning and the new D.A.D.A teacher

Astoria's P.O.V

A sudden jolt awoke me from my peaceful slumber, my sleepy gaze fanned around the compartment and currently Blaise was drooling on the seat. This caused a gentle laugh to escape me as I laid my head back down, this was the warmest pillow in the world. Wait I didn't get any pillows and there is a slight pressure on my right hand. My eyes landed on Draco who was currently sound asleep with his cheek resting against the window. He had my small and petite hand in his larger and stronger one. It wasn't a death grip it was more of a comforting one that seemed to say, "I need you to keep me strong" A blush crept up my cheeks, oh god if this keeps up I'm not going to make it. I had also been sleeping on his shoulder and had somehow fell over and landed on his toned chest and my other hand was resting on his stomach and my fingers glided across his raised abdominal muscles that rested underneath his button up shirt. He was muscular but not overly so it was the perfect balance.

I was pulled out of my happy world by Blaise poking my cheek and saying, "Feel something you like over there princess" I shook my head vigorously and sat up straight I also pulled both of my hands of Draco and shot back, "Oh please I'm not slightly interested in Draco, I have more important things to worry about than likening some boy. I have studies and things to worry about" Blaise simply smirked and said, "One of you is going to cave to desire eventually I don't know which one it will be but the result will be glorious." I was about to shoot a remark back but Draco began to move beside me and then he sat up and said, "Wow here we are, I don't know about you two but I slept like a rock. What's going on guys?" I shoot Blaise a look that said, "Don't you dare say a word about what we were discussing" Blaise smirked and said, "Nothing to interesting is going on. We just arrived at Hogwarts speaking of which we should probably get our tired butts off the train. Your luggage awaits don't forget to invite me to the wedding." We both stopped and looked at each other and then looked away with a blush and Draco said, "Shut up mate, I'm not going to marry her friendship and love don't mix. You know that." He simply shrugged and said, "Whatever you say mate."

We walked around to pull our owls and luggage out and then started the walk that would lead us to the great hall once again. We strolled past the underclass men awaiting their sorted fate, I remember when I was in that position last year, my adrenalin was pumping and my heart was racing it was such an exhilarating feeling. I know most people wouldn't be thinking of it like that but hey I'm an oddity. We walked into the Great Hall and it looked the same as it had the year before the food was spread across the table and all of the tables were bursting with life and the excitement that comes with a new year. The golden trio nodded at us as we walked by and took our seats. Blaise immediately dove into the roast and rolls while Draco and I took a more conservative approach and simply paced ourselves. The new students were sorted and Dumbledore took the golden eagle podium and began to speak in a wise tone.

"Welcome to Hogwarts first years and welcome back to the rest of you. There is something you should know because of the recent break out Azkaban the Dementors will be patrolling the outside grounds please don't give them any reason to attack you because they are dangerous and they won't differentiate between a wanted criminal and a wayward student. The only thing they are interested in is feeding off positive emotion. On the other hand we have something to celebrate please welcome our new Defense Against the Dark arts teacher Remus Lupin.He is more qualified than our former one and will be a well loved and hopefully you will learn how to defend your selves now that that's out of the lets continue with the feast. He sat down and continued with his own meal.

I turned to the boys and said, "We should never trust Dementors they don't care about morals or anything else. The only thing they are worried about is getting a hardy meal of happy emotions and souls. We should all be learning to protect ourselves with the patronus charm." Blaise raised an eyebrow and said, "We aren't advanced enough to learn it yet that is a fifth year spell" Draco put his hand on Blaise's shoulder and said, "Mate Astoria doesn't fallow the rules she knows the Patronus and she saved both of us from the Dementor on the train" A shy smile appeared on my face when Blaise looked at me as if I was a goddesses and said, "Your just full of surprises aren't you my dear" My tone was firm as I said, "Most Slytherins don't bother with learning the Patronus charm and many don't have the capacity to cast it because its main component is happy memories and selflessness. Slytherins aren't exactly know for being happy or selfless. You two have great hearts however and I think I can work with you." My eyes fell on Blaise who was back to shoveling his face, oh boy even with great hearts this was going to be a challenge. What have I gotten myself into?