The new student joins hogwarts in the 3rd year. She is the same age as Harry, Ron, Hermione and Draco. But for some reason, Draco has a special liking to her.
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"That was too close. What if Dumbledore wasn't there?" Fred, one of the Weasley twins, said. George, the other Weasley twin, snorted, shaking his head.
"Do you really believe Dumbledore will take his eyes off Harry Potter for even a second? He takes care of him as his own child!" George chuckled, causing Fred to shove him playfully.
"Shh, Shh! He is waking up." You said, quieting everyone down. They all silenced and looked at Harry, watching his stir and move before slowly opening his eyes.
"Harry. Are you okay?" Hermione asked in worry, taking his hand in his in a comforting and mostly sister-like manner.
"What happened?" Harry asked in confusion after realizing how many people had gathered around the bed. Ron, Hermione, you, Fred, George, and Ginny were there, staring down at Harry.
"You fell off your broom, but, Dumbledore was quick enough to stop time and save you before you hit the ground." You explained.
"I remember now. I was attacked by Dementors." Harry said. The sound of something clattering to the ground echoed in the room, making the entire group of people turn to see what it was. "What was that?" Fred asked.
"Maybe is Madam Pomfrey with another student," Ginny said, turning to Harry again as everyone did the same except you.
"I'll go get Dumbledore." You said, smiling towards Harry and patting Fred's shoulder before walking away. You headed to the door, exiting the Hospital Wing to bump into Draco.
You saw he was standing by the wall as if listening in or waiting for someone to come out before you did. "Draco? What are you doing here?" You asked, surprised he was there when he was supposed to be away in the Slytherin dorms.
"I- Well-" He stuttered, looking around before scratching the back of his neck.
"Are you worried about Harry?" You asked, letting out a fake gasp before chuckling.
"Pottah? No!" He exclaimed. You nodded your head, smiling knowingly as he rolled his eyes. "Yes, okay. Maybe I am a little bit." He replied.
"I just... I was waiting for you. I wanted to apologize for what the Slytherin 6th-year students did to you. It was rude of them and the one who made fun of Harry crossed a line." Draco said. You shook your head, giggling sadly.
"No, I'm used to it. My mother already warned me that Slytherins are quite this way. They are cold-hearted, rude, selfish. Even you are that way, Draco." You said, hugging yourself as he looked at you with a sad look.
"It's something I'm getting used to. Thankfully, Professor Snape was there to help me before the 6th-years could do anything to be." You explained.
"Still, Y/n. I need to apologize for what they-" Draco began but you lifted your hand to stop him.
"You are a Slytherin too, Draco. I can't exactly trust the words that come out of your mouth knowing that someday, you might treat me the same way as they do, just like you are now." You said. You saw his face turn from pity to anger in a matter of seconds.
"You know, I can't put up the act anymore. Me trying to be nice to you is useless! You just keep pushing me away and I am done trying! That friend of yours, Granger, you should be ashamed for being friends with a mudblood!" He exclaimed, staring deeply into your eyes.
You glared at him, taking your wand out and pointing it towards him. "Expelliarmus!" You shouted, making Draco fly back and fall on his back with a groan a few meters away from you. You quickly went to his side, hovering over him and pointing your wand at him.
He stared at you in fear, lifting his hands up in a defensive manner, trying to protect himself. "No! Wait." He exclaimed. A tear rolled down your cheek, pulling your wand back to your side before putting it away.
"Mark my words, Malfoy. The next time you try to hurt my friends or you insult them, I'll make sure you don't see the next day's sunrise." You said, turning around to find the Weasley siblings and Hermione standing there.
You headed towards them but Hermione met you halfway, embracing you into a tight hug. You hugged her back tightly, caressing her back. "You're the best, Y/n. Thank you." She whispered. You saw Harry slowly come out of the room too, glancing at Malfoy before looking at you.
Draco got up slowly, glancing at you all quickly before leaving in a hurry. "Harry, you're okay," Dumbledore said.
Everyone turned to see him as he headed towards him. "Yes, Headmaster. Thank you for helping me." Harry replied.
You and Hermione had pulled away but she was holding your hand, leaning her head on your shoulder. Dumbledore looked at you all before looking at Harry again, "You should be resting." He said.
