Let it be • Draco Malfoy

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Helios stood next to me as we both stared at the moving portrait of our dad and Mum. We'd talked about the whole Umbridge thing after Remus and I told him about Sirius. We'd talked it out and now I never wanted to talk about it again. I just wanted everything to go back to normal, but now it was only going to get worse. Remus had hugged us both before he left Hogwarts again, Helios was going to continue living with Greg while Molly Weasley wouldn't let me leave anyways. My black eye was about the extent of my injuries and that was all, expect the emotional scarring. But I know it was going to effect Harry for the rest of his life.

"You coming to the great hall now?" Helios asked placing the photo back into my back and I thought for a second before shaking my head.

"Don't think so yet. I'll be there soon though." I said and he just nodded, he placed a gentle kiss to the side of my head before making his way to the great hall. I made my way up to the astronmy tower, already knowing he was here. He stood by the railing once again, looking over the grounds. Tonight was our last night in Hogwarts before the end of the term, which meant early tomorrow morning we'd all be heading home again.

"It feels so much more peaceful when it's night time, don't you think?" I asked, startling Draco slightly. But he hummed in agreement.

"How's your eye?" He asked without emotion and I gently touched it, cringing slightly at the pain.

"Sore." I whispered, being brought back to the night at the ministry of magic.

"I'm sorry about what happened." He said quickly and I looked at him in shock, but he still didn't look at me. I wandered back into the astronomy tower, scoffing at him which made him turn around.

"No you aren't, none of your family will ever be sorry. You're own Auntie killed him, his own cousin." I said angrily. Rubbing my eyes. "It was awful Draco, let me paint the fucking picture for you." I said and he just stared at me with glassy eyes. "Harry's parents were mudered by Voldemort when he was baby, after years of being abused my his auntie and uncle, he comes to Hogwarts and finds out his god-father is actually the one who killed his parents, but oh, wait nevermind he's not. They killed Sirius right infront of us all!" I yelled. "You Auntie, killed her cousin, infront of his own Godson and the only damn best friend that Remus had left." I whispered, vemon in my voice as tears flodded down my face. Draco just stared at me in shock. He didn't say anything and I just walked over to him, pushing him back. "Say something you cowad!" I sobbed but he didn't and then, I crumbled. I fell to the floor, Draco didn't let go fo me and slolwy loweres us down to the ground. Holding me close to his chest as I sobbed.

"I'm sorry." He whispered.

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The train ride home was comortable but quiet. I had my legs placed over Harry's knee as I talked to him about how Oscar was stealing my soapbars. The cat purred on my chest as we rode back to London. When we got back, we hugged everyone farewell and promised to see each other over the Holidays. I stood infront of Harry and smiled at him.

"It's going to be okay, I promise." I said and he nodded, he pulled me into a hug and I gladly accepted it, holding him close to me. When we pulled away, he waved good bye to me and I smiled as he did. George turned to me and pouted.

"Oh shut up, I'll see you in a few days." I said and he smirked and hugged me. We all parted ways and Ron, Ginny and I made our way over to meet Mrs Weasley. When we got back home, I threw open the door and jumped in delight when I saw Fred and George.

"Maggie!" They cheered as both of the boys pulled me into a hug.

"I can't believe that trick you guys pulled, it was amazing," I said as they pulled away and Mrs Weasley hit them both over the head with a towel.

"Amazing but stupid." She confirmed and I smiled. Ron and Ginny hugged their brothers and I turned to see Remus standing by the door.

"Moony." I whispered as I made my way over to him, pulling him into a tight hug. He nodded to Mrs Weasley who smiled before he guided me out into the garden. We were silent for a few moments before he spoke up.

"How's your eyes feeling?" He asked staring down  at me for a few moments as I shrugged.

"The pain comes and goes, it's not to bad." I said and he sighed. "Helios said he was going to come and visit during the summer, I think with what happened with Padfoot. It's made him realise the severity of what's going on." I said and Moony nodded. "How are you?" I stopped, looking up at him and searching his face for a moment.

"I'm alright." He said with a nod and I shook my head, knowing damn well that he was lying. "You don't just watch one of your best friends get killed and say you are alright." I said to him and he sighed and nodded.

"I'm a bit all over the place really." He said, looking up at the moon. It was almost full, I knew how nervous he got when it got closer to the time. I placed a hand on his arm and he looked at me.

"It's gonna be okay, Moony." I whispered and he took a deep breathe and nodded. We walked for a while around the Weasley household before Mrs Weasley called us in for some dinner. We tried our best to make light of the night and it went pretty well. For the first time in a while, things seemed to be looking okay.