Destined to be a Malfoy

Chapter 13: Sectumsempra

Sectumsempra: A dark spell that creates large, blood-oozing gashes on the subject as if said subject had been "slashed by a sword".

~Lumos~

~Look up. Don't you see one constellation? Where could the other be? Incomplete.~

Ara was walking around the hallways. She had a free period. Nothing much to do, she walked hoping to catch a glimpse of Draco.

It had been some time since they met for their nightly bond cravings.

She would feel a slight push. Pushing her to go to Draco. But he would barely glance at her and walk away.

Ara would get hurt. Physically and emotionally.

She couldn't understand why her heart felt so heavy. It did not seem like the bond.

The pain was actually worse.

Ara passed by the Divination students, their class ending. Harry and Ron came out, grumpy and tired.

"Ara, did you meet Malfoy this week?" Was Harry's regular question.

"No." She sighed. It seemed Harry was slightly too obsessed with Draco and his suspicions.

Though he wouldn't press her for answers.

And if he did, Ara would protect Draco. She had to, it was the least she could do for him.

"Ara, do you think he cursed Katie Bell?" He inquired.

"I don't think so."

"Have you gone close enough to him, to see the death eater mark?" He pushed for more.

"No." She lied.

"When you see him next time, check his left arm. Will you?"

"Harry, we're not close. We never were. I can't or he'll suspect me and worsen our bond." She covered up quickly.

"I'll have to find out myself then."

"I don't--" Ara started but Harry walked off in a rush.

Ara hoped he wouldn't get far.

It could affect Draco.

Badly.

~A week later~

Draco Malfoy couldn't take it.

It was too much.

The task, all his failed attempts, and Snape inquiring every minute was bothering.

Avoiding Ara as much as he could, he wouldn't talk to her. He couldn't put her life at risk. The more she knew the worse it was.

But how tempting it was, to talk, laugh, smile, and love her.

Draco gasped and shuddered. Tears pouring down his face.