Double Trouble

Chapter 18- Things Will Change Forever

Draco's POV

We ran back to the Slytherin common room to gather last-minute thoughts. Veronica and I changed into normal clothes so we wouldn't have to fight in our robes.

"Milly..."

"I love you too, V. We will be okay. After this, we will all go to the Three Broomsticks and get wasted." Veronica and Milly hugged for a good bit. We all walked out and parted ways to help save the school. Flashes of different colors surrounded the school as students, staff, and death eaters are fighting. Bricks from the walls were everywhere from spells. There were bodies already covering the grounds. As we were running, we noticed Greyback eating a student's dead body. Veronica gasped as we ran away.

"Stupefy!" Veronica yells at a death eater as they appeared in front of us. I couldn't help but to smile at my brave girl. We hid behind a wall dodging spells being thrown everywhere. We saw Harry, Ron, and Hermione across the way against another wall. Harry and I made eye contact and nodded at each other. We both jumped out and started to fight off the death eaters together.

"DRACO!" Veronica yells as a giant spider is on top of her and she's trying to fight it off.

"Stupefy!" I yelled and it went flying backward.

"I fucking hate spiders." She said dusting herself off. I couldn't help but chuckle at her.

We were making our way through the school trying to fight off as much as we can. There were so many of them, I didn't even know Voldemort had this many followers. Apparently, McGonagall had the whole Slytherin house locked in the dungeon after Daphne yelled for someone to grab Potter. After what felt like hours of fighting, we finally found a somewhat secluded wall to allow us to catch our breath. Something was happening inside me. I have never felt this happy and excited. I felt nervous and nauseous at the same time. Every time I looked at her, I started to feel warm. Just then, I spoke out what I never pictured myself saying.

"Marry me." She looked at me with wide eyes, trying to comprehend what I just asked.

"What?"

"Marry me."

"Draco, we are in the middle of the wizarding world's biggest battle and you thought this is the appropriate time to propose?"

"Damnit, Ronnie. I can't picture my life without you in it. And even though there is a chance we may not make it tonight, I want to say I at least died a happy man next to the one I love the most. Now, Veronica Jane Silverling, will you marry me?" She began to cry and covered her mouth.

"Yes! Yes! A thousand times yes!" I smiled from ear to ear and kissed her. She started to giggle and hugged me tight as I picked her up.

"Veronica?"

"Sage! Sage you're never going to believe what Draco just asked me!"

"What's that?"

"We're engaged!"

"Oh! V! I am so happy for you two, really!! But, I'll celebrate later."

"Sage, what's wrong?" I could sense fear in Sage's eyes.

"It's, well. Harry. Have you seen him?"

"Oh, Sage. I thought you knew...he is on his way to turn himself into Voldemort..." Hermione said behind us. Sage began to cry. I looked at Veronica and she covered her mouth with fear.

"What? No! He can't! I...I didn't even have a chance to say goodbye...I...I..." Sage was crying hard. I knelt down to comfort her with Veronica. Hermione started to tear up and leaned into Ron.

We walked outside to join everyone else. Voldemort and the rest of the death eaters are standing on one side cheering.

We looked over and saw Hagrid carrying a lifeless body.

"NO!" Sage screamed

No!

"Harry Potter...IS DEAD!" Voldemort cheered. All the death eaters also began to cheer.

"Draco....Draco. Come!" Father said to me. I looked around and saw everyone's eyes on me. I then noticed out of the corner of my eye Potter was moving in Hagrid's arms. I squeezed Veronica's hand and walked forwards.

"Draco. No. You can't" she said behind me. I knew I was hurting her, but I know she will understand. I walked over to meet my father and looked at Veronica. I could see the hurt in her eyes. I was trying to get her to look at Harry.

Veronica's POV

"Draco. No. You can't." I felt him slip away. After proposing to me and he still decides to move to the other side. I can't explain how hurt I am. Sage squeezes my hand, continuing to cry. I met Draco's eyes and he was trying to get me to look somewhere. His eyes kept flickering towards Hagrid. I finally saw him mouth "look" and as soon as I did, I saw Harry move. I squeezed Sage's hand controlling my emotions. Just then, Harry dropped and Malfoy ran to grab a wand.

"POTTER!" he said throwing Harry the wand. Draco ran back to me and hugged me.

"I'm so sorry my love for doing that. I knew I had to."

"Fuck you." I said kissing him. Sage was cheering with the rest of the school in excitement. Harry and Voldemort began to fight and we all broke out fighting again.