The Key (A Draco Malfoy Love Story)

Chapter 12: The Truth Comes Out

Amelia's P.O.V
I know Harry's beginning to get suspicious as to where I've been sneaking off to, and why I take too long getting to Slughorn's events, of course I was with Draco, and I promised Hermione I would tell him today. This is not going to be good. I mean, Harry probably wouldn't let me date one of his friends, let alone his worst enemy! I know how he'll react, but hopefully he won't kill me too much, I'll just give him time to cool off once I've told him.

"I'm going to tell Harry about us today." I blurted out to Draco, who stared at me wide eyed.
"What? Do you want me to stay with you?" He managed to choke out.
"I'll be alright on my own, he'll kill you if you were there." I answered and Draco pulled me into a hug.
"Only if your sure about this, and I'll be right there when you need me." He said into my hair and we pulled away.
"I need to go, I'll talk to you afterwards." I pecked his lips before heading back down to the common room. Once I reached the portrait of the Fat Lady, my insides started churning, making me feel very sick. I stuttered out the password and the door swung open, the warmth of the fire spread over me, sending a shiver down my spine. I took a deep breath and stepped inside, having the urge to run up to my room and never come out. I slowly trudged up the staiircase to the boys dorms, my hands clenched into fists and my teeth chewing on my bottom lip, probably drawing blood. The dark brown floorboards creaked under my feet as I took the long journey to Harry's dorm, taking a shaky breath as I rapped lightly on the door. I heard Harry mumble a 'come in' and I turned the door knob, pushing it open.
"Amy? What's wrong? You look a little pale, are you feeling alright?" Harry felt my forehead for a temperature.
"I'm fine, well, at least I think I am. Look, Harry, I need to talk to you. But I'm not sure how you'll take it." I fiddled with the end of my sleeves, not looking him in the eye.
"Go on, what is it?" Harry urged me on, sounding rather concerned.
"Umm... er... you see, I know your wondering where I sneak off to a lot." I started, not sure how I was going to finish it.
"I was going to ask you about that, actually." Harry stated, crossing his arms over his chest.
"This is why... I'mdatingDracoMalfoy." I rushed out, scrunching my eyes shut.
"Can you repeat that? I didn't hear properly." Harry took a small step closer to me.
"I'm dating Draco Malfoy." I said slower, my heart beating faster as I waited for his reply. I even dared to look up, and his reaction was just as I expected it to be, he was turning red with anger.
"You're WHAT?! Amelia! How could you be so stupid! I can't believe you! He's a Slytherin! That is the most idiotic thing you've ever done! Have you seen how he treats us! HOW COULD YOU DO THIS TO US! HE'S OUR WORST ENEMY! DID YOU EVEN THINK ABOUT US WHEN YOU DID THIS?! I forbid you to see him!" Harry boomed, causing me to cringe as tears glazed over my eyes.
"Yes! I did think about you! That is why I didn't tell you until now! Because I knew you'd be like this! Hermione was supportive! And you can't forbid me from seeing him! I love him and you can't change that!" I argued before backing up to the door.
"You... you love him?" But I didn't answer, all I did was run out the room, slamming the door behind me, tears streaming down my face. I ran as fast as my legs would carry me to my room, I flung myself inside and collapsed on my bed, choking back sobs, thankfully only Hermione was in there. As soon as she saw me in this state she dashed over, sitting next to be on my bed.
"You told him didn't you?" She asked and I nodded.
"Oh Amy, I'm so sorry!" She exclaimed, pulling me into a hug as I cried on her shoulder.
"It's okay, just let him cool off. I'll go and get Malfoy." She quickly rushed from the room.

Hermione's P.O.V

I searched the halls of Hogwarts, looking for Malfoy so he could comfort Amy. As much as I hate him, I was willing to make an effort for her, the way she talks abut him, it just shows how much she loves him. And I know he loves her too. I took the steps down to the dungeons two at a time, pushing past Slytherin's as I went, earning death glares and grumbles of 'mudblood' but I ignored all the comments. After about five minutes, I finally found him by his common room, and as soon as he saw me, he glared just like all the others.
"What do you want, Granger?" He sneered, hate filling his voice.
"It's Amy, she told Harry about you both and he freaked out, screaming and shouting at her. Afterwards she ran into our dorm sobbing." I explained and his eyes widened.
"Is she alright?" He asked urgently, looking in the direction of the Gryffindor common room.
"She needs you right now. I'll get you into the common room, come on." I told him, heading to the portrait as he followed at my heels.
"What is he doing here?! He's a Slytherin!" Screeched the Fat Lady and I told her to shut it, saying the password and opening the door. I lead him to the girls staircase, standing on it so he could climb up too.

Back to Amelia's P.O.V

I curled up in a ball, waiting for Hermione to return, by now my chest was aching from crying so much and my eyes were stinging, my vision burred. I heard the door open and close with two sets of footsteps creaking the floor, soon a pair of warm, strong arms wrap around me. I buried my head into their chest, instantly knowing it was Draco, he stroked my long black hair, his other hand rubbing circles in my back. His soothing voice whispering in my ear in attempt to calm me as I started coughing and sniffling. The bedroom opened again, but this time someone yanked Draco off me and pinned him to a wall, it was Harry, Ginny must've let him up.
"Draco!" I exclaimed, jumping off my bed to try and get to him but Harry pushed me back.
"Stay out of this, Amy!" He yelled at me and Hermione pulled me backwards so I couldn't get in the middle of it.
"I want you to stay away from my sister! I know you'll hurt her, and she doesn't deserve that!" Harry shouted.
"Firstly, no, I don't want to stay away from her! I would never hurt her! And secondly, I'll tell you what she didn't deserve, you screaming at her! She was telling you how she felt in hope that you would accept it, but no. You just go and tell her how stupid it is to have these feelings. Look what you did to her, she ran in here sobbing because of you." Draco argued, more tears running down my cheeks.
"I only did that because I was trying to protect her." Harry's voice began to get quieter with every word.
"Harry, stop it, please." I begged, my voice cracking. He let go of Draco and left the room without a single word. I backed up against the wall and slid down it, bringing my knees to my chest and hid my face in them, wrapping my arms around my legs. I heard Draco swear under his breath something bad about Harry, but I was too upset to answer him.
"He'll come around, just give him some time." Hermione reassured.
"I hope he does, otherwise we're in a very bad situation." I sniffled, rubbing my stinging eyes.