Vulnerable Hearts ~Draco Malfoy X Reader~

The Prisoner of Azkaban

You battled with the harsh wind and rain, as you tried your hardest to keep your umbrella firmly in your hands. It was a terrible day to play quidditch, but you knew that matches weren't called off during thunderstorms. With the weather like this you were glad Draco couldn't play, you had a feeling more people were going to get hurt during this game. The game continued for the whole day and it was getting close to playing through the night, suddenly Gryffindor called for a time out. You watched them land and start chatting under an umbrella but it was all you could make out. After a while Gryffindor started playing again, that is after Hermione rushed down to Harry. You could faintly see Hufflepuff's seeker, Cedric Diggory, seeming to be chasing something, obviously the Snitch had been spotted. Harry started to chase after the Hufflepuff seeker but he had to stop, a dementor was interfering with the game. You watched as Harry started to fall, only to be saved by Professor Dumbledore. Cedric only realised what happened to Harry after he caught the Snitch, Hufflepuff won the match.

After Harry got out of the hospital wing on Monday, Draco was extremely gleeful at Gryffindor's defeat. Since he had no need for his bandages anymore he was happily making full use of both his hands by doing imitations of Harry falling off his broom. You sat next to Draco during potions that day, laughing quietly as he continually did dementor imitations from across the classroom, however his made Ron throw a crocodile heart at Draco which hit him in the face before falling into you. "Tarantallegra" You whispered, you had your wand pointed at Ron but had it so that way it was hidden. You smiled as Ron his legs were wobbling uncontrollably. "Fifty points from Gryffindor." Snape said looking at Ron, obviously unaware of the spell. Once the bell rang you caught up with Lilly and Jasmine, who were bickering over what class what better. You rolled your eyes over their argument. "I wonder if Professor Lupin is back." Jasmine said as we neared the classroom, as you and your friends entered you saw the Professor. He definitely looked like he had been ill, his robes hung looser on him while there was dark shadows under his eyes.

As the other students took their seats the tired looking professor smiled, suddenly the room burst into an explosion of complaints about the essay Snape assigned the class. Jasmine had made both you and Lilly finish the essay last night, which made you wonder if Professor Snape jumped to that subject for a reason. As your mind was busting with all these scenarios only one stood out to you the most, What if Professor Lupin is a werewolf? Putting your hand to your temple you tried to rid yourself of that ridiculous idea. "Don't worry. I'll speak to Professor Snape. You don't have to do the essay." You and Lilly sent a glare towards Jasmine, she had made you two stay up all night and now it was all for nothing. The rest of the lesson was enjoyable, Professor Lupin showed the class a glass box containing a Hinkypunk. The little creature was one-legged and looked like it was made of wisps of smoke, the creature was frail and harmless looking. The class took down notes as Professor Lupin explained what a Hinkypunk does, as he was explaining how they lure travellers into bogs the Hinkypunk let out a horrible squelching noise on the glass. The minute the bell rang, everyone gathered their belongings and left the classroom.

The rest of the days leading up to December happened in a blur, but the rain had stopped and the sky lightened to a dazzling white. Inside the castle, there was already the buzz of Christmas. Professor Flitwick, decorated his classroom with what appeared to be shimmering light at a distance, however they turned out to be real, fluttering fairies. Hogwarts was always beautiful during Christmas time, which is why Lilly, Jasmine and yourself decided to stay at Hogwarts for Christmas. Luckily, there was another trip to Hogsmeade scheduled for the very last weekend of term. "Okay, so, while we are at Hogsmeade we'll all split up and buy each other a present." Jasmine cheered, you and Lilly nodded along with the enthusiastic girl. You spent mos of your time thinking about what you could get for the girls, before you knew it Saturday morning had arrived. You hurriedly changed and joined the group outside of the castle as you made your way to Hogsmeade.