Cynical // Draco Malfoy

Thirty Two

It was finally that time of year again, Hogwarts would be starting. For Grayson it was crazy to think about because just a year ago she didn't know Draco and the mess they were all in. This year was either going to go either really well or horrifically.

There wasn't a huge fun trip to Diagon Alley like in the past, everything felt tight and stuffy. Mainly being for Harry but the whole group of them still arrived at the Hogwarts Express with a group of 'guards'. They all went to take their seats but Hermione and Ron had to head to the prefects carriage first. So in the meantime Ginny led Grayson and Harry to a compartment which had Neville and a Ravenclaw girl named Luna inside. Luna was a strange young lady with how she acted, what she wore and what she liked- but she sure was confident in herself..

After a bit Ron and Hermione shuffled in finding them.

"So you wouldn't believe who one of the prefects are for Slytherin."

"Who?" Harry asked.

"Bloody Pansy Parkinson!"

At that Grayson could almost feel her blood boil, "how? Do you need to try to kill someone to get that position?!"

"I was absolutely disgusted to see her in there." Hermione shook her head, "even one of the Ravenclaw prefects was saying something about it to the other."

Then Ron spoke up, "Oh and Yang? Your husband's the other prefect."

"Well there goes his ego." she rolled her eyes jokingly. She couldn't doubt that Draco would try to abuse that in some way, especially towards the Golden Trio. It also didn't surprise her that he got it, he was a favored student in Slytherin by far, "if he bothers you guys at all I'll try to tell him off."

"I doubt he'll even listen to you. No offense but he's not a good guy."

Everyone continued their conversations but Grayson's mind drifted off to Draco. It dawned on her that they had no contact whatsoever the rest of the summer and it made anxiety rise in her chest. Then she suddenly wanted his arms around her wanting to feel his touch desperately. But as much as she wanted to go and find him, she stayed put.

On their way to the castle the normal appearance of Hagrid was missing and replaced by Professor Grubly-Plank and the topic of winged horses began. It was strange because no one besides Luna and Harry could see them.

Walking into the Great Hall, Grayson's eyes immediately connected with a pair of dull gray ones, as if they were searching for a certain someone too. Her heart skipped a beat as Draco's eyes then lit up, a smile coming to his lips. He looked genuinely really happy.. every inch of him wanted to run to her and scoop her up in his arms, but that wasn't an option, not that they were now in school surrounded by others. He never once took his eyes away from her form as she went and sat down besides her friends, watching her closely.

The normal ceremony started shortly after with the sorting and Dumbledore's welcome. But to many's surprise he was cut off by the new professors of defense against the dark arts, Dolores Umbridge. Harry muttered something about her being at his hearing, and already no one liked her as she dragged on talking. Hermione said that there were undertones of meaning in there, and that this year was going to be interesting with the ministry on their backs.

Crowds began to build up as students wanted to get back to their common rooms for the night. Draco immediately found his wife amongst everyone even with as short as she was. Weaving through he finally got to her and carefully placed a hand on her waist, hoping not to startle her.

The moment a larger hand placed itself on her side Grayson knew who stood behind her. Her stomach flipped with excitement as he pressed himself against her due to everyone pushing and shoving, keeping a tight grip. They couldn't speak but Draco was able to start leading her away from the masses.

After walking for a bit they were the only ones standing in one of the more secluded stairwells.

Draco didn't waste any time before smashing his lips onto hers. Their lips moved against each others sensually filled his desire for the other. Soon her back found the wall and his grip on her didn't falter.

"Dr-draco.." she barely breathed out before she was captured into another passionate kiss.

He pulled away before staring down into her eyes with a frown present, "you didn't answer any of my letters. I was worried."

"I-I'm sorry things got a little crazy."

"Too crazy for me?"

"I'm sorry..."

"I missed you." letting go of her he stepped back, eyes scanning all over her, "you got even more beautiful since I last saw you."

Grayson blushed at his comment. She looked down feeling insecure, pulling her robes in closer, "I-I guess."

"Are you well?"

"I am. Oh and congrats on becoming a prefect."

"Thanks."

"Have fun with Pansy." she chuckled softly knowing he was probably not liking that bit.

"Don't get me started." finding out that someone he despised had gotten to be a prefect even when they did something horrible.. he was furious, "so uh.." an awkward silence overcame them for a bit, "my mum was worrying about you and then brought up how you're friends with Potter and- please don't tell me you've gotten yourself mixed up in his mess." the words left his mouth quickly.

"I'm okay don't worry."

"Good.." Draco pulled her into his chest. Having her there in his arms felt like it was supposed to. She never should have been separated from him. He was worried with the rumors going around about Potter he couldn't bare to think of Grayson being dragged into it.

"I missed you Draco." her soft voice made him smile into her hair.

"I missed you too love, a lot."

The two stayed in each other's embrace for a little while longer before Draco offered to walk her back to her common room.

Sharing a quick, soft and tender kiss they parted ways. He watched much to dismay her disappear behind the large picture frame. After what felt like forever he was reunited with his love- but he knew this year wasn't going to be easy on either of them.