The Werewolf's Daughter

A House Meeting

The next two weeks were the worse Maya had experienced at Hogwarts; at least when Draco was hurt he was there and she was able to see and talk to him. After he had asked her to leave, Draco hadn't spoken to Maya at all, despite the numerous letters she sent him. Back in classes on Monday she heard a rumour that he had gone back to the Slytherin common room. This was confirmed at lunchtime when she saw him sitting between Crabbe & Goyle at the Slytherin table. Pansy certainly looked pleased he was back.

Maya figured she had hurt Draco's pride too much for him to forgive her and she tried to carry on as best she could.

It was March now and in a couple of days it was going to be the anniversary of her mother's death; she had asked her dad if they could spend the day together, as it was a Saturday, and he had agreed. He had even got permission to take her to her mother's grave and then to go to her house afterwards.

Maya had been down all week; it was bad enough that Draco wasn't talking to her, but she could have really used him this week. She spoke with Hermione, who was a big help and a good listener, but it just didn't feel the same.

The Wednesday before the remembrance had been a normal day; up until their last class of the day – Transfiguration. Professor McGonagall asked for their attention before she dismissed them for tea. 'This is not something I usually do, but I am calling a Gryffindor meeting tonight, in the Great Hall. The meeting will start at 7.30pm. You all must attend.'

There were a few sighs and huffs (mainly from Hermione – her homework was piling up!) but most people were quite happy with this and just wanted to get away for their tea.

'I wonder what this meeting is about.' Maya said, as her and Hermione walked up to the common room to dump their bags before tea.

'I don't know, but I hope it doesn't drag on too long!' Hermione said, 'I've got too much to be getting on with!'

'Hermione are you doing too much?' Maya asked, tentatively.

'No! I need to do all of the subjects I'm doing – I can do it!'

''Mione, I don't deny you can do it, but is it worth running yourself in to the ground?'

'Maya, I'm fine, ok?' Hermione snapped.

'Ok, fine. Just look after yourself?'

The girls ate their tea in silence, both thinking hard about their respective issues. Maya dared to look over at the Slytherin table, but Draco wasn't there; Crabbe, Goyle and Pansy were though. Strange they haven't been separated for the last two weeks. I wonder where Draco is?

Maya continued to eat her tea in silence and once finished, instead of rushing off as usual, she stayed in her seat waiting for the Great Hall to empty.

Eventually the Gryffindors were the only ones left. 'Attention please!' came a voice at the front of the hall. Maya didn't look up at the sound of the voice, she kept her head down listening.

'You have been called here this evening, so I can let you know of a new 3rd year joining Gryffindor. This student is not new to the school but is new to Gryffindor – transferring from another house.'

Maya's head snapped up and she stared at Professor McGonagall. Surely, she couldn't be speaking about Draco?

'Now I know you will be wondering how this happened – the student requested that he be sorted again due to issues within his own house and Dumbledore, thinking of the student's safety, decided it would be for the best to carry out his request.'

'You will also be wondering who – the student is Draco Malfoy.' McGonagall stopped talking as there was an outbreak of murmuring and angry muttering.

'Enough!' she shouted, getting her students' attention again. 'Now, I understand there have been some issues with Mr Malfoy, however if I get one word that anyone within my house is treating another student with anything other than respect and kindness, you will be in trouble.' She seemed to stare in the direction of Harry and Ron as she said this. Harry had the decency to blush and nod, but Ron just got redder and redder. He was clearly pissed!

'Mr Malfoy will be in the common room when you get back and he will be sharing the boy's dormitory with the 3rd years. The room has already been changed to accommodate this.'

'I trust that this will all be ok. If you do have any issues, come and see me. Dismissed.'

The Gryffindors left the Great Hall and the first person they could hear was Ron. 'For fuck sake – why, why does he have to be in Gryffindor? Are you telling me the sorting hat actually moved him to Gryffindor? As if!'

'MR WEASLEY! Enough of that language and enough of the moaning!' came the angry voice of Professor McGonagall behind them. 'As I said not even five minutes ago, if you have any issues come and see me!'

Ron turned bright red, as a few people left, and carried on walking up to the common room.

Once inside, Maya looked around and spotted Draco sitting on one of the couches in front of the fire, she smiled at him, but he looked away from her. Ok, still not ready to talk. Rather than lingering in the common room, she made her way to her dormitory.

...

The next two days went quick. Draco still hadn't spoken to her at all but at least there hadn't been any fights between him and any of the other boys (that she knew of). Friday night rolled round, and Maya couldn't concentrate on much – she sat in front of the fire watching the flames, longer than any of her house mates. Thinking about the next day and how she would feel. She was sad, but maybe spending the day with her Dad would make it a bit better?

'Maya?' Maya jumped and let out a yelp. 'Sorry, sorry – I didn't mean to scare you.' Draco said.

'No problem. Actually, I'm more in shock you're speaking to me.' she responded, turning to look at him.

Draco dropped his head, ashamed. 'I'm sorry I've been such a dick to you.' he said, before continuing. 'It was just that when I realised you had arranged the whole moving thing, my pride took a bit of a beating. It was like you thought I couldn't look after myself – I wanted to show you I could.'

'Draco, I know you can look after yourself – I wanted to help you because you had already been through so much. Also, you need to realise that you can let other people help you. Especially people that love you; that's what we are there for, to help each other through anything.'

'Maya...did you just say you love me?' Draco asked, shocked.

'Well, not outright but I figured you knew that I did Draco. It's not easy being around you – the real you – and not falling in love!'

'Wow. Maya...I feel the same...I love you too. I didn't think I would ever be able to say that to someone because I didn't know what love was, but as soon as I saw you and I started getting these weird knots in my stomach I knew it was you and it was love.'

'Well I'm glad about that. But you can't keep letting your pride get in our way. I will help you when I think you need it. That's just who I am.'

'I tell you what...next time you think I need help, ask me and I'll let you know?'

Maya nodded. 'So how has Gryffindor House been so far?'

'Not too bad...Ron's still a bit of an arse but I don't expect much of a change from him. Surprisingly Harry has been really nice. Should I be worried?' he asked.

'No, Harry is genuine.' She answered, smiling. 'Ron will come around too.'

'How come you're up so late?' he asked her.

Maya spent the next hour explaining what the next day was and what she would be doing. 'I'm sorry I haven't been here for you this week. I should have been.'

Maya scooted closer to Draco, who put an arm over her shoulder. 'It's ok – all that matters is that you're here now and the best part...we don't need to hide now, right?'

'Exactly right.' he answered, kissing her. 

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