Let it be • Draco Malfoy

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I stood awkwardly, examining myself in the mirror. George was stood behind me, admiring himself in the mirror. My anxiety was level 100 and I felt like I was totally out of place. My dress went to about mid thigh, my thick white tights made my white heels fade into the outfit. I poked a few of the stars on the dress and George watched as I did. The dress had been for the Yule ball, the one Cedric and I had went to together. I swallowed harshly and shook the memory from my mind.

"Do you ever think about him?" George asked and I looked at him in the mirror, confused as to what he meant. "Cedric. Do you ever think about him?" He asked and I shrugged.

"Every now and again. It's not as if anyone will ever forget about him, he was murdered by Voldemort. The poor boy did nothing wrong." I said and George nodded, not speaking anymore on the topic. Cedric was a wonder boy, he had the kindest heart and was extremely intelligent. Him and Cho had broken up momentarily during the Yule ball, so he asked me to go with him. I wasn't going with anyone else so agreed. It was a beautiful night, we danced and joked and he even kissed me. It was everything I'd ever dreamed of. When Harry came out of the maze with him in his arms, it was awful.

"So, you didn't invite Malfoy to go with you?" George asked me and I shook my head, turning to him as I decided to leave my wand.

"Of course not, Harry and Hermione would have my head if they knew I did." I whispered as if there was anyone in the room to hear us. "Malfoy and I don't date, we've just spoke a few times. It's not the same." I said and George nodded, knowing I was being serious. He held out his arm for me and I smiled and took it. We walked to where the party that Slughorn was throwing, was being held. People stared as they past, me not noticing as George told me of how Helios had been writing him poems and leaving them in his pockets and bag.

"If Fred and George we're still at the school, I would've asked them both to come." I said and George looked at me with a raised eyebrow and I rolled my eyes. "I asked Ron, but he seemed awfully busy with Lavender." I mumbled and he chuckled.

"It's awfully odd isn't it." He said and I nodded, totally agreeing with him. We walked onto the party and people stopped to watch us walk in, I found Harry in the crowd and he stopped to stare at me.

"Hey, have we missed much so far?" I asked and he just stared at me. "What?" I questioned and he blinked a few times before coming back to earth.

"You look... fantastic." He breathed and I smiled at him gently. Helios approached from behind Harry, looking at George with a smirk and then to me.

"You look gorgeous, Eurydice." He complimented and I just smirked and rolled my eyes, he couldn't keep his gaze off of George. The pair wandered off to mingle while I looked around the room.

"I wish Ron was here, I did ask him to come with me. But he was more interested in Lavender." I shrugged and Harry drank from his glass, I grabbed a glass of my own from one of the trays.

"You wore that dress at the night of the Yule ball didn't you? Cedric got you it." Harry whispered, not wanting people around us to hear what he said. I swallowed sharply and nodded. "He had a good fashion sense, Cedric." He joked half heartedly and I chuckled and nodded, playing with the sleeves of the dress. I watch as Harry ducks behind a curtain along with Hermione following just after, but I don't question it, except admire the way that Helios and George. They aren't bothered about anyone but themselves and it makes me happy to see them both so happy.

"Not so quick, Potter." I hear Snapes voice from where I'm standing and turn to see him talking to Harry, I try my best to move closer to hear what was being said.

"I think I should rejoin the party sir. My date..." Harry trails off and Snape picks up where he left off.

"...can surely survive your absence for another minute or two. Besides, I only wish to convey a message." His voice was low as always.

"A message?" Harry questioned.

"From Professor Dumbledore. He asked that I give you his best and that he hopes you enjoy your holiday. You see, he's travelling and won't return until term resumes." Snape informed Harry, but I felt as if something was off.

"Travelling? Where?" Harry questioned but Snape just stared at him before turning away. But before he has the chance to leave, the sound of Malfoys voice echoed through the room.

"Take your hands of me, you filthy squib!" He yells as Filch roughly moves him further into the middle of the room. I close my eyes and take a deep breathe in annoyance before opening my eyes and looking at him, but he's already staring at me. His gaze making its way up my body, Harry stands in front of me as he notices what Draco is doing, which only angers him further.

"Professor Slughorn, sir! I've just discovered this boy lurking in an upstairs corridor. He claims to have been invited to your party." Filch announced loudly and I stepped out from behind Harry and stared at Draco who caught my gaze and groaned.

"Okay, okay. I was gate creasing. Happy?" He asked in my general direction, something Harry and Hermione picked up on. Helios shared a look with George as I smirked and shook my head at Draco.

"I'll escort him out." Snape stepped in looking from myself to Draco. Draco looked at Snape and shrugged Filch off of him.

"Certainly... Professor." Draco said and followed in front of Snape. I watched as Harry waited before following after the pair,  he hides in an alcove and I follow after. He placed his finger on his lip to silence me and I nod, sitting next to him to listen.

"Maybe I did hex that Bell girl. Maybe I didn't. What's it to you?" Draco asked angrily.

"I swore to protect you. I made the unbreakable vow-" My hand goes to my mouth and Harry looks at me in confusion.

"I don't need your protection. I was chosen for this! Out of all others. Me! And I won't fail him." I let tears well in my eyes as I listen to Draco speak.

"You're afraid Draco. You attempt to conceal it, but it's obvious. You even let that Watson girl interfere with you. Let me assist you-" Snape almost pleads and Harry's still staring at me as tears well in my eyes as I stare at the wall in front of me.

"No! I was chosen. This is my moment!" He yells. We listen as he walks away and Snape goes in the opposite direction. I stand quickly.

"Eurydice-" Harry starts but I just walk away.