The One Who Could've Been

Relax, love

To my surprise, it appeared that none of the other students had shared our idea to explore our surroundings. Not that I was complaining though. I enjoyed having the area to ourselves. Mostly so, I loved the forest surrounding the castle. Something about it was just pulling me in.

Anna runs off back towards the castle. Following suit, I begin walking back before Draco jumps down from the tree above me with a subtle smirk going across his face. I cross my arms in an effort to look tough,  "what are you doing here Malfoy?" I say sassily.
"Already claimed this forest as your own then love?"
"I never said that" I roll my eyes. Who does he think he is anyways.
Turning away from him, I face the castle before he grabs me by the arm and says "hey mudblood I wasn't done talking to you!"
He pulls me in.
"Who are you calling mudblood, breeder?" I look him up and down. He didn't seem to like my remark very much.
Tightening his grip around my wrist, he leans close into my face, his height towering over me "call me that again and you'll wish you hadn't" he says threateningly
Hiding a smile from my face I pull away quickly and say "oh Malfoy, when will you learn you're no scarier than I am."

I spot Anna across the room and walk towards her.
"Where have you been? Did your dumbass forget to come inside?"
I chuckle and answer "no I just got caught up"
"With what?" she asks
"One of the guys from the train"
Teasing me she says, "oohhh Draco the one who sat next to you."
I roll my eyes at her.

After dinner, the professors instruct us to head back to our houses common rooms to settle in for the night. There's already talk of a party in the woods tonight. I'm not sure if I want to go or not. I've never been much of a party girl before, but Anna suggests that it will be a good opportunity to meet new people so I agree.

The early partygoers set up a camp fire near the tree that Draco so rudely held me captive. The night sky was filled with twinkling stars that had me breaking my neck just to see. Then, I feel a tap on my shoulder.

A girl with frizzy blondish hair stands behind me with a friendly smile upon her face. I smile back and say hello. We begin chatting and I soon learn her name. Hermione Granger. She seems sweet, though from the Gryffindor house.

I sweep the area, careful not to stray too far away from civilization. The forest was so calm despite the chatter from all the kids talking in the distance. I begin to feel myself getting lost so I decide it's time to head back. Lucky for me I'm a slow walker because as I sneak upon the trees hiding the students within it, I hear a voice. Not just any raspy teenage voice no no. This was a teacher. I realize its imperative that I be on my way. I slowly back up before thumping into what I assumed to be a tree. Would you look at that, Malfoy.
"Stalking me again I see," I say.
"Oh don't flatter yourself I was simply... releasing myself" Draco says hesitantly.
"You were what-" "n-never mind" I whisper.
"...I was peeing, relax love."
"Keep your voice down you're gonna get us both in trouble loud ass," I tease.
With his chest brushing up against my neck, he turns his head and makes a face in disregard before walking away.
"What, no goodbye? Or was I supposed to grab your arm this time."
"No need for all that, I'll just be on my way," he says almost cheeringly.

Wondering what gave him reason to leave so suddenly, I peeped again through the trees and saw Professor Snape walking in my direction. I walked away quickly in a panic and made it back to my room without being noticed.