Muddy Secrets

8

I signed my name down for over Xmas!
As at home I know I can't learn what I need to be best witch I can be. I wasn't going back to where I was powerless. Sadly Lilah had to go home and couldn't stay but said she'd send gifts which I begged her not to do as I couldnt  afford my own for her. I also found out that proud prat Draco Malfoy was staying behind I guess with positives there has to be negatives ....

News spread about how shit dueling club was being lead by that fill in below qualified lying teacher Lockhart!
Apparently Harry is also evil and the heir of Slytherin as he set a snake on a kid which is laughable and not true. Harry couldn't even harm the spiders he slept with despite being a Gryffindor he was still kind....

However it was obvious Fred and George was thriving of saying Harry was indeed Slytherins heir. I wouldn't be surprised if they looped Lilah into there joke as she kept convincing others the same....what a bad influence. Yet least it made me feel at ease no one would mess with me for a while.

I definately new Malfoy was on edge tho he wouldn't stop sending Ron death glares and I can't say I blame him. No matter how quite he thought he was being we could all hear him accusing Malfoy. He may be an annoying bully most the time but no one deserves to be called out for something they definately hadn't been doing.

Most the time he was in the dorms or common room,being stalked by pansy or at practise I doubt he'd find room in his schedule. Also why would he ruin his reputation like that?
I know that groups up to something sketchy but every time I'm around they fall silent as a graveyard.

Christmas morning arrived quicker than I thought. I looked around the room noticing the neatly placed parcels I received. I didn't expect presents I haven't got any good ones in years. I also told everyone I had no money to offer them the same so this felt slightly shameful.

At home I Usually just get cook books and dresses. I worriedly went over to them deciding to unwrap the one that caught my interest first a medium square present with a gold bow from Hermione. The Lilah's which was a beautiful bracelet covered in cute trinkets like a snow flake and heart.

It was a potion book!! A new copy with stuff I wouldn't be learning till year 2 and above!
It had photos of the objects I need which would help incredibly!
I hugged it with a screech and went on.
Ron got me some chocolate frogs which were delicious I got two Merlin's which wasn't so bad and Harry got me a warm green knitted hat I put on immediately thankful it didn't clash with my green hair.

There was one present left.... I didn't expect any off my parents. My trembling hands turned over the tag as I cried a little it was off Ron's mother she still accepts me even as a Slytherin I didn't even open the box I took it to the common room and sat by the fire  trying to focus enough to open the gift.

That's when I felt someone kick my back "happy Xmas muddy well done making it so.... long" I moved my hand to get rid of my fresh tears as Malfoy stood there calmer "don't cry you're not a Hufflepuff " he hissed sitting on the chair his gloves and grey scarf around his neck "from your parents?" He asked he was in a better mood than usual probably as it's Christmas .

"No.... They wouldn't get me anything" I whispered opening the tidily packaged box to find a knitted green jumper that had an L on for my name a smile spread on my face as I put it on. Only to realise Malfoys eyes still locked on me "why wouldn't they buy you something..." I bit my lip facing the fire "magic is shameful like Harry I'm not wanted " I hoped he wasnt able to hear me over the cracking of the fire.

"Well what would they know! Stupid mudbloods! Never knowing true power and praise worthy things" he barked angrily "They're the shameful ones not loving their family !"
In this moment the fire fluttering the warm lighting on Malfoys face.... I seen him in a new light.
"Merry Christmas Malfoy" I said and the next thing I knew I was hugging him after a moment he pushed me away
"Whatever muddy merry Xmas"

With Malfoy leaving I remembered something I ran into my room putting on some warmer trousers and boots picking up a letter and some chocolate I asked the kitchen elves to fetch me. I was going to find Snape... When I got to the potions room he was working studiously probably for a cure for petrification.

"Sir..." I yelped out of worry his eyes glancing for a moment "what is it miss Dursley " he said in a bored manor "I'm very busy"
I nodded quickly holding up the chocolate and card "Merry Xmas sir" I stumbled out "you've been working hard to help the petrified student and I don't think you get enough credit for work do so thank you" he placed his work down and almost slid over "thank you miss Dursley " he took the gifts opening the card I felt embarrassed "I didn't have any money sir so it's hand made" I stated looking at the colourful drawn potions he gave a small smile

"Thank you this is the forth gift I've gotten second off a student hard work went into it you have a talent for potion design miss Dursley " he nodded placing the gift on his study table another card stood there....Dracos? I was snapped out my thoughts by an irritated Snape "now can I please get back to my work Dursley and you shouldn't be roaming round alone at the moment...." I shot up bowing an apology as I dashed out to the Great hall.