Never Thought I Would Fall For You Pt 2 (A Hogwarts Love Story)

Chapter 50 - I have the right to know!

Draco's POV
Ever since that night, I'm starting to worry about Belle. She's hasn't answered her wand. Every time I want a private talk with her, she doesn't come up.

But I remember when I said something, she wince or flinches. I need to find out what's going on with her.

"That bitch." Kara sneered. I followed her glance and she was glaring at Erika.

"What's wrong, Kara?" Pansy asked.
Karan scoffed.

"Look at her. She's always with Potter. It like a they're a couple." She replied.

Pansy looked and rolled her eyes.
"So what? Potter is not that handsome. Not as handsome as Dracy."

I rolled my eyes and ignored her.
"Oh bother. Never knew my brother fancies Belle." Kara said.

I looked towards the Gryffindor Table and saw them playing a game with their hands.

I balled my fist and glared at him.

"Come on, Draco. Class is about to start." Blaise said.

~Potions~
"The assignment for today to make any potion that comes up to your mind. Your partner will be the one who sit next to you." Snape said.

And guess who's sitting by me. Erika Lee.
This might not turn out pretty well.

"Begin." Snape instructed.
Erika and I started to work silently, but then...

"Why did you rape my sister?" She asked me, softly.

My body just froze.

"I...I didn't mean it to. I was drunk." I replied, back.
She scoffed and glared at me.

"I want you to stay away from her. For good." she said.
I didn't respond.

How can I? I thought.

"I know about the wands that you two have. I have it." she said.
"Is that why she hasn't been answering?" I asked.

Erika rolled her eyes and turned to the pot.
"None of your business." she replied.

I suddenly got mad. So, I slammed my hand on the table.
"I have the right to know!" I exclaimed.

Everyone in the class turned to us. And I noticed Potter tried to come over here, but Belle stopped him.
"Everything, all right....Draco?" Snape asked.

Again, I didn't respond.

"Everything's all right, sir." Erika replied instead.
Snape gave her a blank look without saying anything.

"Everyone! Back to work!" he said.
Everyone in the class went back to their potion pot and did their projects.

"You think you know how Belle is feeling? Ever since she entered that tournament..." Erika trailed off.
"I noticed that she's got quieter now. So please, Erika, tell me why she's hasn't been answering her wand." I said.

Erika sighed as she put something into the pot.
"What's the reason for you to know, Malfoy? All these past years---" I cut her in mid-sentence.
"Because....I like her." I mumbled.

Erika turned to me and she was quite shocked about it.
"You what?" she asked.

"I...I like her." I replied, mumbling.

Erika looked from side to side, making sure no one was watching.
"If you want to know that badly...meet me after class."

~Later~
After class, I was in my dorms, lying on the bed and staring at the ceiling. And Erika told me the reason why Belle hasn't been answering.

~Flashback~

Erika: The reason why Belle hasn't been answering you, because she won't touch it.

Draco: What do you mean by that?

Erika: What I mean is..Belle wouldn't be able to wield the wand again. Because during the 3rd task of the tournament, You-Know-who used the Cruicatus Curse. I've been trying to help her, even EXO. But....Belle started to tense at that. No matter if she touches it or grabs it...she flinches back.

Draco: Why would she flinch back?

Erika: Because...she still remembers the pain. How'd it felt like.

I stood there silently.

Erika: Malfoy, if you really like my sister that much...don't tell her yet

Draco: Why?

Erika: Who knows...who knows you might be rejected by her.

I didn't respond to her.

Erika: Anyway...you got to prove yourself to me. You do know how protective around my sister.

~End~

After what Erika explain everything to me....my heart ached.
I sat up from bed and rested my arm on my knee.

What can I do to help Belle? Think Think...Think Draco! I thought.

Then suddenly....

"THAT'S IT!!!"