We Belong Together || Draco Malfoy X Reader

31| Dance Partner

Y/N POV

The first task was the dragons. All four champions could do it easily. I was surprised that Harry, the only 14-year-old, could survive that without any harm.

Harry had been the talk of the students in the great hall since he completed the first task. He just got more famous each time. Girls started to pay more attention to him and that was funny. Harry was very awkward around new girls, I wouldn't be surprised if he would embarrass himself.

Draco, on the other hand, wasn't so happy about that. Well, he was never happy about Harry. Speaking of which, we were back on good term again. He was back being the sweetest boy I had always known. I was starting to question how a hug could easily bring us back together.

We were told that everyone should participate in the Yule Ball, a dance tradition of the Triwizard Tournament that would be held on Christmas Eve. Most girls were excited about the news, but I wasn't one of them. Draco would obviously ask his crush to be his date. Who would I go to the ball with?

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It was the weekend where Draco and I would go to Hogsmeade. I woke up earlier today because I had to meet Hermione before leaving.

"I don't think I'm going to the ball."

"But everyone has to be there," Hermione debated.

"An exception can always be made for me," I stated.

She sent me an annoyed look. I knew it might sound unfair to some people but really, it was just one of the perks of being born as a Richards. Sometimes I could take advantage of it, but there was always a consequence that I had to receive in exchange.

"Who do you think he likes?" I asked.

"Why don't you ask him later?" She suggested.

If only asking your crush who they like would not hurt, I would've done it way earlier. However, today I would make sure to ask him that. I had been hurt anyway. How much more could it hurt me?

We sat in our usual spot whenever we visited Madam Puddifoot. It was the table close by the window. Draco did the order and I just sat there, thinking about when I should ask him about his bloody crush. Maybe while we were waiting? Or during the meal? Or after it?

"You seem distracted," he blurted.

Should I ask him now? Probably not.

"Just thinking about things," I claimed.

"Oh...anyway, do you have any guy on your mind for the ball?" He asked.

Yeah, you.

"Um...I thought it's the guys who are supposed to ask the girls," I replied.

"Mostly yes, but do you have someone you want to go with?"

"I don't know. Maybe Harry or Ron? They haven't found a date yet," I lied.

"Why not me?" He smirked. Why was he doing this to me?

"You'll probably ask your crush to go with you, so yeah..," I explained.

He chuckled before saying, "Yeah, will absolutely ask her soon."

This was it. The time had finally come to ask him about her.

"Who's she anyway?" I asked, trying not to sound too curious.

"You'll know, like real soon," he smirked.

Ugh, what did I expect him to say? He wouldn't just tell me, would he?

We finished the food and Draco went to pay. I saw Cedric entered the cafe with a Ravenclaw girl. Was she his date? Not hating on her, but I was sure he could do better.