Royals (Draco Malfoy x Reader)

Chapter 57

The halls were soundless, all happiness had been gone since Cedric died, barley anyone even smiled. I  walked with Harry who insisted on staying with me 24/7, he was gripping me tightly afraid to let go.  We eventually made it to the Great hall for dinner, it was quiet and when we opened the doors all eyes went to Harry, nobody believed him, except a select few. I smiled lightly at him as we parted ways to sit out our designated tables, it wasn't dinner, it was just an assembly in Cedrics honour. 

Aurelia had saved me a seat and I smiled gratefully at her as I sat down, posing my hands on my lap my lips turned into a flat line as my eyes danced over to the Ravenclaw table, Cho Chang was Cedric's girlfriend and she was surrounded by people giving her words of comfort, it was painful to see everybody like this. Personally, I and Cedric weren't best of friends, but we were aquatints and he was ever so kind to me always being there when I needed someone, my mind drifted to the dance we shared when I promised him that he would be okay and a pang of guilt fluttered through my body. Aurelia noticed the change in my expression and gently laid her hand atop of mine.

Dumbledore made his way to the top of the room and cleared his throat "Today we acknowledge a really terrible loss. Cedric Diggory was as you all know, exceptionally hard-working, intricately fair-minded. And most importantly a fierce fierce friend." the headmaster began and Cho began to sob, a few others also.  "I think therefore you have the right to know exactly how he died. You see, Cedric Diggory was murdered by Voldemort. The ministry of magic does not wish me to tell you this. But not to do so I think would be an insult to his memory. Now the pain we all feel at this dreadful loss reminds me, reminds us that while we may come from different places and speak in different tongues, our hearts beat as one. In light of recent events, the bonds of friendship we made this year will be more important than ever. Remember that and Cedric Diggory will not have died in vain, you remember that. And we'll celebrate a boy who was kind and honest and brave and true right to the very end." and with that, the headmaster lit some yellow flames in representation of Cedric and exited the room quickly, a few Hufflepuffs following after him. There would be no funeral held for Cedric and to me that was horrendous. I looked over at Harry who had tears welling in his eyes. He stood up quickly and walked extremely fast out of the room and of course, I followed after him. 

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I laid beside Harry in his room, Ron and Hermione were in the library. His head laid on my thighs as he cried the salty water soaking my skirt. My hand threaded through his hair as I just let him cry it out. Cedric's death had affected me but not in a way it affected others, I felt guilt instead of sadness, I felt horrible, I promised him he would be okay, silent tears fell down my face. I had to be strong, not only for myself but for my friends. With the news of Cedric's death, William had left Hogwarts, we still had spoken and knew now more than ever that I must make up with him, Merlin knows what lays around the corner, especially with the return of Voldemort. 

A knock sounded on the door and in walked Dumbledore, Harry sat up quickly wiping his tears from his face. "Ah... Miss Windsor, you shouldn't be here. You're a Slytherin if I'm correct" he practically hissed the last part, everyone knew Dumbledore had a distaste of Slytherins, good or bad, he didn't like any of us, except me and Snape and part of me wanted to know why. I stood ready to leave and Harry grabbed my wrist sending me a pleading look "don't go.." he whispered ad I nodded sitting back down beside him. Dumbledore walked further into the room inspecting the drapes of the bed, "I never liked these curtains. Set them on fire in my fourth year, by accident of course. I put you in terrible danger this year Harry I'm sorry." he looked genuinely sorry, Harry nodded in acceptance. "Professor, when I was in the graveyard there was a moment... um... when Voldemort's wand and mine sort of connected." Harry had told me about this, and I told him to ask Dumbledore, and so her he was asking. "Priori Incantatem. You saw your parents that night, didn't you? They reappeared." Dumbledore questioned peering at Harry who nodded quickly. "No spell can reawaken the dead Harry I trust you know that. Dark and difficult times lie ahead. Soon we must all face the choice between what is right what is easy. But remember this, you have friends here. You're not alone." he motioned to me and exited the room quickly, and with that, the year was almost over.

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I sat on a bench with Ron, we watched Hermione bid farewell to Krum, the two Delacours approached us and kissed Ron's cheek. "Au revoir Ron." and they walk off Ron flushed red "merci" he muttered and I began to laugh.  The Beauxbatons girls leave in uniform, the crowd applauds. The Durmstrang boys leave too, shaking hands as they go. Ron looks at us, Hermione and Harry had just joined us. "do you think we'll ever have a quiet year at Hogwarts?" he questioned "no" Hermione replied quickly "I really don't think so" Harry added in as we watched the other two schools leave. My head dropped to Harry's shoulder "Everything's going to change now isn't it?" my voice was quiet, the three nodded. Hermione turned to look at us all "promise you'll write this summer. All of you" she had a sly grin on her face as I nodded quickly "Well I won't. You know I won't!" Ron teased and she looked at Harry "Harry? will you?" she questioned and he nodded "yeah, every week" he assured her and she smiled. We look over the balcony and watch as the flying horses pulling a carriage head off into the distance and The Bulgarians' ship goes underwater.

end of year four.