Vulnerable Hearts ~Draco Malfoy X Reader~

The Weasley Twins Departure

"Come on, {Y/N}, can't you do something about Unbridge's little squad?" Your eyes darted over to Jasmine's before you looked down at the parchment you were writing on. "The Inquisitorial squad? What have they done now?" You refused Umbridge's request to join her little group, but you still got word on the doings of their group.
"Have you not seen the hour glasses?" Lilly placed her hands down on the table you were working on. From what you know, the only glass that wasn't losing stones was Slytherins hour glass. "{Y/N} you are a prefect. Surely, you've been able to give input?" You put down your quill as you shook your head.

"I'm not part of the Inquisitorial squad. Seriously, wants going on?" Lilly linked her arm with yours and lead you out of the library towards the great hall. The pair of you easily got swept into group that was heading to the great hall for lunch.
"Well, I want Slytherin to win. However, I want to win fairly. With points being deducted from everyone but Slytherin, that seems impossible." Lilly glared at a gryffindor student that accidentally bumped into her. "I seriously hate crowds." With a tank on your arm Lilly pulled both of you out of the crowd and against the wall.
"Trust me I doubt this will carry on, Umbridge may be in control now but this is Dumbledore's school. It will go back to that." You mumbled watching the crowd growing thinner and thinner. Lilly opened her mouth to object but was quickly silenced by a loud-

BOOM!

Quickly Lilly and yourself rounded a corner and watched in awe as dragons made entirely of green and gold sparks were soaring up and down the corridors. "I knew Fred and George were planning something." Lilly grinned, for a moment you wondered if she had helped the Weasley twins in any way. You watched the shocking pink Catherine wheels go whizzing through the air. You watched the sparklers that were writing swear words into the open air. You couldn't help but he impressed by the display that seemed to grow in energy and momentum.
Pushing Lilly back against the wall more you watched as Umbridge and Filch tried their best to get rid of the fireworks, but they were only making this a million times worse. "They didn't." You looked at Harley who had snuck to your side before she ducked into the crowd motioning for yourself to follow.
You shook your head and leaned against the wall enjoying the view.

Lilly's PoV

I looked at {Y/N} before looking at where Harley disappeared to. "You can follow, when this is under control I'll try my best to get you out of trouble, Lilly." {Y/N} shook her head with a big smile present. One of the only genuine smiles she's possessed all year. "You certainly are the best friend and prefect a Slytherin girl could ask for." I called dramatically as I hugged her before following Harley's movements.
Harley was waiting by a tapestry, once she saw me she ducked and ran through with myself following quickly behind. Behind the concealed door was Fred, George and Harry. "Well, I feel like Umbridge will have her hands full for the day." My grin matched the Weasley twins as we all listened to Umbridge and Filch attempt to rid the school of the fireworks.

"You were just the Silverwater we were looking for." Quizzically I raised one of my eyebrows and looked at George as he spoke. "Feel like helping?" I could hear Umbridge yelling at Filch to not stun the fireworks.
"You've got my interest." Quickly George led me out of the concealed room with Harry quickly taking his leave as well. "Was it really wise to leave Harley and Fred alone?" George glanced back before smiling and shrugging.
"We need broomsticks, and if you have any ideas. Use them." I smiled and followed behind.
"Well, {Y/N}, might be useful for your grand exit." A somewhat worried look came upon George's face as he handed over one of the broomsticks. "Completely harmless, um, trick, she has." With a smile I carried the broomstick back to the castle before branching off to find {Y/N} who was speaking to an angry looking Ravenclaw girl. With a quick apology {Y/N} turned back to me.

"So? The Weasley's have fireworks and what else?" Quickly I pulled her over to an area that was quiet. "Either they or you want me to do something, that's the only reason you came to find me, right?" I felt a little guilty but a strong desire to make the exit epic was still filtering in my mind.
"I didn't expose you, but, I told George you can do a trick." She seemed to get the hit as she instantly sighed and shook her head. "Hear me out. You don't transform in front of anyone, just soar through the corridor, make a scene and then soar out with the twins." {Y/N} scanned my face for a couple moments before smiling.

"How long have you been crushing on George?" Instantly my jaw dropped, there was no way she could know. Not even Jasmine knows and she's been with me since birth.
"No idea what you are talking about. I just want to freak people out with fire." I willed myself to keep a straight face but {Y/N} just crossed her arms. "Okay. Fine. For a while, but if you say anything to anyone, you will suffer." I hissed as I looked around, glaring at anyone who looked my way.
"Your secret is safe, and I'll help with my Phoenix but next time ask me first before offering a fire show." With a small smile {Y/N} turned and left to find a decent place to transform.

{Y/N}'s PoV

Exhaling a sigh you looked at the structure of the castle from the forest. Inside was a mess of chaos, which you could not deny the humor of. Extending your arms out you slowly turned into your magnificent phoenix form. As the sound of renewed chaos erupted from the castle you began your flight back.

Patching on the windowsill, you waited until the Weasley twins got onto their brooms. Not surprisingly, Harley held up Fred by bidding him farewell. What did surprise you was the kiss Lilly shared with George. As Lilly and Harley back away you flew in, narrowly missing a furious Umbridge.

With a cry you glided above the twins as they flew towards the window. Once they were almost out you stopped and focused as flames burst from around you securing you in a ball of bright fire before you dived out the window and back towards the woods.