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The Death Eater

T H E  D E A T H  E A T E R

I woke up in the Slytherin common room. Layed out on the sofa.

"what?" I croaked.

Draco rushed over. I flinched and tried to push myself further into the sofa back.

"You..." I said.

"Izzy, no, please. Just listen. You promised you would."

"I never promised anything to you." I said angrily. "Why did you tell me? Now you've just put me and my family at risk! What if Voldemort comes after me! Did you think about that!"

"I DID!" He screamed. "IT WAS YOU THAT KEPT ASKING!"

"ARE YOU SAYING THIS WAS MY FAULT!" This caused Pansy to open the door who I guessed was waiting outside.

"Go away!" Shouted Malfoy,  "How many times do I need to tell you!" He raised his wand and slammed the door in her face. He put his hands up to his head and sat on the sofa at my feet. His sleeves slid down and once again I saw the Dark Mark imprinted on his arm. It was even more scratched and cut. He must've been sat trying to get it off while I was unconscious.

I sat up, which sent shooting pains down my right arm.

"Izzy." Draco whispered. "I'm so sorry." He gently held my arm with his hand and took off his cloak to use as a sling. As he was tying it around my neck I saw a tear fall from his cheek. "I-I had to, it was the only way to stop you. You won't tell anyone will you."

I shook my head. "If I did he'd probably kill me wouldn't he?"

Draco nodded slowly. "You can't tell anyone"

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How was I supposed to keep this a secret! I can't believe it, I still just can't. Draco Malfoy, a Death Eater? Why did I have to follow him and make sure he was okay? I should've left it and let him be upset - It's not like it would effect me. Why am I so stupid.

We had our first D.A (Defence Association) meeting in the Room of Requirement. I felt so awkward around Harry because of Draco. It felt like I was going to let it slip just by saying hi. We were working on the Stupefy and Expelliarmus spells, I paired with Neville who was actually the first one to get it. He sent me flying across the room and I slammed my back into the floor.

"Jesus, Neville" I said, wincing in pain.

"Sorry Izzy" He replied.

"ah, well done though" Fred helped me up off the floor and I went to pick up my wand. It was now my turn. I wanted to get him back for that.

"Stupefy!" I shouted, Neville stubled back a bit but didn't drop his wand. I had to be the worst one here.

"You need to say it with more confidence Isabella!" said Harry, "like this! Stupefy!" He pointed his wand at Ron and sent him flying across the room. Everyone started clapping. Any excuse to show of. I thought. "Try it on me." he said.

I tired to channel my hate for him into shouting the words, "Stupefy!" And it worked, he flew across the room and crashes into an old table in the corner. I felt pretty proud of myself.

"Ow." said Harry. "Well done Izzy."

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I walked with Fred and George into the Great Hall. Malfoy stared at me from across the room and I felt sick.

"What's up with Malfoy?" said George, "Is it about what happened earlier?"

"What happened earlier?" asked Fred.

"Malfoy sprinting throught the hall with Izzy chasing him." George explained.

"Oh god, I really made a scene didn't I?" I said. This whole thing was falling apart already.

"I think it was more him making the scene. I've never seen Malfoy upset before." Said George.

I separated from Fred and George without giving them an explanation. I went to sit next to Pansy. As I walked past Draco grabbed my arm, "How does everyone know?" he asked.

"Basically the whole school saw you sprinting throught the halls and then me chasing after you" I explained. "We need an excuse!"

"I'll just tell everyone I stole your wand or something."

"People will figure out that probably isn't it, George already mentioned you looked upset."

"Then what do we do!"

"Look I know it sounds stupid, but as a last resort we could say you asked me out and I said no."

" Why can't it be the other way around?!"

"Then why would you be upset!"

I went to find my seat next to Pansy.

"Why were you talking to Draco?" She asked.

" Uhh, something about Quidditch training" I came up with. Pansy had no clue what we talked about with Quidditch so I think it was a safe subject. "Oh and Marcus said I got the part as Keeper!"

"Oh that's great Izzy! When's your first game?"

"I don't know, we need to do training first."

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For the next couple of days I kind of just ignored Draco. I had no reason to speak to him. Neither of us had to say that he asked me out which is good, but I'm still surprised people haven't asked that many questions. I've been going to D.A every other day and we've decided to name it Dumbledores Army as a joke. Umbridge has no suspicion of it yet but Filch has been keeping a close eye on the Golden Trio so maybe he knows something's up.

I'm still absolutely terrible at it, I mean I getting better but if anyone dueled me I'd be the first down. My protective spells wouldn't protect me from much more than a cat.
Today was a Sunday so I decided to spend it practising spells with Fred and George. We made our way to the Room of Requirement.

Just as Fred was opening the door, Malfoy slipped round the corner- accompanied by Crabbe and Goyle as always. I slammed the door of the Room before Draco could look inside, he'd definitely report it if he saw us going in.

"What're you three doing in the broom cupboard" He asked.

George panicked "Oh, urmm-"

"Getting Halloween decorations for the Gryffindor Common Room. Isn't that right George." Said Fred, whilst giving his brother a slap on the head. He was always good at excuses.

"Let's see then." said Draco, he knew weren't really getting decorations.

But Fred confidently opened the door and inside was the broom cupboard, stacked high with Halloween banners and skeletons.

Malfoy peered inside, surprised that were supposedly telling the truth. "How did you end up with this job then, Dee? Aren't you a Slytherin" He then laughed and walked off with Crabbe and Goyle. I guess keeping his secret didn't mean he wouldn't hate me then.

"How did the cupboard change?" I asked.

"I just changed what I was thinking, obviously."

We went inside and practised all day. Eventually I was able to block an 'Expelliarmus' spell. But both Fred and George could both perform 'Impedimenta' which slows your attacker down.