Absquatulate- To leave without saying goodbye

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It was already noon when I decided it was time to be productive. I was top of all my classes, better than Hermione and Draco. I began studying and revising all of the things we had learned over the last couple of weeks. Hours later the sun was already setting, but I decided to go and run. I put on sports clothing and made my hair into a pony. I ran around the black lake well not exactly around it, but there is this little path between the forest and the lake, and I always went for a run there. Once I reached the quidditch field, I realized that the Slytherins trained today. I looked if I could see my brother and it didn't take me long, because of his platinum blond hair. I smiled as I watched him a few minutes, before I decided to run back to the castle. Once I was back in my dorm, I showered again, drank a lot of water and laid on my bed. I tried to not think about what I would have to do to Dumbledore, but I absolutely failed. It's not that I like him, no I despise him, but killing someone was not usually what one would do just because one didn't like them. I was just glad that my brother didn't have to do it. My dark mark burned again, but I already kind of knew how to deal with the pain. It was really late and I decided to just go and sleep now. I not once left my dorm on Sunday, I couldn't, I felt absolutely terrible. Draco visited me and made sure I was ok, but I would never tell him, that I was feeling like my whole world was a living hell, because he would feel guilty for not stopping me that night, when I got his dark mark.

It was already late autumn and I still didn't have a date to the ball. Every year we always have a Christmas ball. Not all of Hogwarts tho, just the wealthiest family's aka. most of Slytherin and a few others from different houses. It's not like no one has asked me yet, a lot of guys from my house had already asked me, but I didn't want to go with someone, just so I have a date. I needed more, I didn't know why, maybe it was because I had been feeling alone recently. Draco and I were great siblings, really, we loved each other and would protect each other no matter what, but it was also really exhausting keeping my web of lies together when I am talking to him. I didn't want to worry him, I couldn't afford him worrying about me. I decided I had better things to worry about then a stupid ball and headed down to the black lake. I sat on the dock and put the blanket I had brought with me, on me. I started to close my eyes and enjoy the late autumn warmth of the sun. ,,How come I always find you enjoying the sun?" I heard somebody mocking me. ,,I don't know, how come that you are so obsessed with me?" I snarled back. Not wanting to open my eyes, I kept them shut. I could feel him sit next to me,, I am not obsessed with you." He said in a pouty voice, ,,Yeah right." I giggled. I didn't say anything anymore and he didn't too, there now was a really nice silence that wasn't awkward at all. After a few minutes he asked ,,So, with whom are you going to the ball with, Cel?" ,,I probably won't go." I say now opening my eyes. He raised his eyebrows ,,Does nobody want to go with you?" ,,Oh fuck you Bletchley. I have had a lot of guys ask me and you know that." ,,Do I?". I just roll my eyes and look at the sparkling lake. ,,Well, would you like to accompany me?" ,,Maybe." I reply. ,,What do you mean maybe?". ,,I don't know if my brother has a date, if he doesn't we will go together but if he does, I might come back to your offer." I say standing up. ,,You know you really are weird, but in a fascinating way, Celestia." ,,Am I now, Miles?" I say trying to hide a smile. ,,Yes you are, me and my brother never really got along, but seeing how you love Draco and put him above everyone else. That's really fascinating." ,,Yeah, you are right I do.". He smiles at me ,,You are lucky, to have such a great family." My eyes darkened at the mention of my family. ,,Totally." I say dryly and walk away. ,,Remember to let me know, Cel. I will wait for your answer." He shouts after me.

,,Draco, open the door." I shout at his door and he opens it. His hair was messy and it looked like I had just woken him up from a nap. ,,Jeez El, come in." ,,So" I stretch the o as long as I could ,,do you have a date for the Christmas ball?" ,,Yeah, I do." He smiled. ,,Really? Who?"

,,Astoria Greengrass, the sister of-" ,,Daphne Greengrass, I know. Well that is great, but I bet Pansy wasn't happy about that at all hm?" ,,What do you mean? Why would Pansy have a problem with that?" I sigh ,,God, Draco she is obsessed with you." He just shakes his head and I slightly punch him. ,,Do you have a date, El?" ,,I-, well, I don't know if I should be going at all." ,,Well you must have had a lot of guys ask you, why don't you wanna go?" ,,I do want to go, I guess. I just, I don't know what my problem is to be honest." ,,Are you waiting for someone special to ask you? Oh, wait are you waiting for Miles to ask you?" ,,Dray! No, I am not waiting for someone and Miles has already asked me." ,,Ohoooo" he smirks. ,,Draco Lucius Malfoy!" I punch him a little harder than before. ,,Celestia Narcissa Malfoy!" He laughs at me and starts to tickle me. ,,Stop Draco! Draco!" He stopped and we both were holding our bellies because we were laughing so much. ,,Why don't you want to go with him?" ,, I do I guess, but I don't because" you sighed again ,,I don't know.". ,,Come on say yes to him and have fun." In that moment I realized how stupid my Problem really was. I had way more serious Problems than a stupid Ball. ,,Yes I will accept his offer Dray." Draco smiled and it was obvious that he was happy about the fact, that I would be at the ball too.

It was the next day and we had potions first. I arrived at the classroom earlier than usual, getting my stuff ready. When Bletchley walked in I walked over to where he was sitting and tapped his shoulder ,,Today is your lucky day Bletchley, I will be attending the ball with you." I smile. He looks at me rather surprised but smiled and said ,,That's great, I am looking forward to it."

The time before Christmas always was a disaster, there were many exams and tests and since I always wanted to have a 100%, I had to put in a lot of effort, work and time. Hermione was extremely pissed at me for always beating her, but I didn't really care. If she wanted to excel at every class like me, she should put in more effort into her schoolwork, Dumbledore can't help her there. Oh god Dumbledore. My father had recently sent a letter and he told me, that it would be time for me, to soon kill Dumbledore, or the dark Lord would be displeased. I want to do it sometime after the ball. I had already planned it all out and I was sure I wasn't going to be caught. Draco and I would be coming home for Christmas. Not something we were looking forward to, but we had to. I was really glad that I didn't have to attend a meeting with the dark lord yet, but I was sure it would be happening soon.

Finally, the exam season ended. I had a 100% on all of my tests and exams. I walked to the great hall for dinner and when I entered it, it was decorated beautifully. Snow was coming from the magical ceiling and there was a Christmas tree for each house decorated in the house colors. I sat next to Dray he also had a 100% on every exam except for one where he had 98%. Bletchley and Blaise came in shortly after me and took a seat in front of me. ,,Are you looking forward to the ball, Celestia?" Blaise asked me. I was almost shocked, that he talked to me but answered quickly ,, Yes, are you?" Blaise nodded. How weird I thought to myself. Miles smiled at his plate and then he began to eat.

u,,Draco, Celestia, oh how I've missed you two!" my mothers voice echoed from the stairs that she practically ran down to welcome us. ,,Hello mom." Me and Draco said. She hugged us both super tight and then Lucius came. ,,Hello, kids." He said ,,Hello father." I said emotionless while Draco was still talking to mom, avoiding, saying hello to our lovely father. It was two days before Christmas and the only thing I was actually looking forward to, was that damn ball. When I entered my room, I saw a long green dress with a high slit silver flowers and diamond chains around the top. My mother truly is an angel, she had already picked it out for me, and it looked absolutely stunning. There also were some silver sparkling heels. ,,Mom, thank you it looks amazing." I shout down the stairs. ,,I hoped you would like it, glad you do!" She shouted back.