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Happier

Summary// Before the war. Draco broke up with you with no reasons at all. And after war, everyone went back to Hogwarts, including him. And he saw the smile on your face

AN// this was inspired when Tom sang Happier. And something just popped out of my mind lol

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Flashback

Draco's POV

"Let's break up" I said, avoiding her eyes. Not showing any emotions

"Why? Dray, please don't shut me out too" she pleaded as she was about to grab my hands. But I quickly moved away and glared at her.

"It's just an act. I didn't love you" I hissed and left. I felt a sharp pain in my cheeks and I just realize that she slapped me. I can hear her faint sobs and I tried my best not to touch her.

"I..I hate the fact that I fell for you" she mumbled and left me. I fell on my knees and I cried.

I have to do this. I have to protect her even though it will hurt, the both of us. I have to.

Flashback ends

"You okay?" I heard Astoria asked me. I looked at her and smiled. A genuine one. Not like the one I gave to Y/n.

I held her hand and kissed it. "Yeah, it's just that, coming back to Hogwarts, is quite nervous especially I did something bad"

"Hey, you were fighting for your family. Besides they forgave you already" she said and kissed my cheeks. I smiled and she leaned on my shoulders.

As soon she fell asleep. I can't forget the memories of me and Y/n. When we were still together. Even though I hurt her so bad. I still love her. And no, I am not using Astoria.

I sighed and looked outside, seeing the scenery unfold.

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Once we got in Hogwarts, my eyes landed on a certain, Gryffindor. Her h/c hair is longer. Her eyes are glistening. Her porcelain skin are still covered in bruises and cuts but she's beautiful. And her smile, god I miss that smile.

I snapped at my thoughts when Astoria grabbed my hand and smiled at me.  "What's bothering you love?" She asked me. My heart stung as she called me that.

Y/n used to call me that, but now Astoria is the one who is, calling me that endearment.

"Oh, nothing. Just some random thoughts. Let's go" I said and we both walked. As we entered the Great Hall. A lot of stares are into me. Some smiled and some gave me looks.

"Relax, Draco. I'm here" Astoria whispered to me and I nodded. We sat down in the Slytherin table and the first thing I saw, is Y/n. With her new lover.

She looked so happy, with him. She looked so joyful. She's laughing with her Gryffindor friends. She's shining like I never broke her.

I didn't realize that I was staring at her, until our eyes met. We both looked at each other, but she gave me a small sad smile. I hold my tears back as memories came running through my mind. I excused myself and went to the Astronomy Tower.

As soon as I stepped in, my tears began to fall as I regret everything I've said to her. I regret falling in love with her. I regret making her happy, I regret everything.

If I didn't met her, maybe I wouldn't feel this fucking pain, I'm feeling. But God, no. I met her, I fall for her, I love her.

And I hate the fact that I still love her.

"Sometimes, crying does help" I heard a very familiar voice. And I was right. Y/n was standing in the doorway, wearing her Gryffindor robes.

"I guess, you're not okay" She mumbled and smiled at me. I didn't know what ghost possessed me, but I hugged her as soon as she approached me.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry for everything. I'm sorry"

"I know. You did what you needed to do. You did what you have to do. It's nothing personal" She whispered and hugged me back. We stayed there for a quite some time. No talking, just the both of us. Hugging.

"I'm really sorry, Y/n. I regret everything I've done. All of it"

"Even the happy ones?" She asked and I nodded. I heard her chuckled and pulled away. She used her sleeves to wipe the tear stains on my cheeks and smiled.

"So do I. But, I'm sorry, Dray" she whispered, clear enough for me to hear. I nodded and closed my eyes.

"I never stopped loving you. Even though I hurt you. Knowing you were happy and okay, is more than enough for me" I said and she nodded. I hugged her once again. Just to feel her warmth once more.

"But now, you looked happier. Without me" I mumbled and she lightly gasped. She pulled away and smiled.

"Do I?" she asked and I nodded at her. She then sighed and looked down, on her fingers.

"I'm happy you're back Dray. I'm happy you're picking up your pieces again. With Astoria of course. I'm happy for the both of you."

"Y/n.." that's all I can say. She smiled and a tear fell from her eyes. She quickly wiped it and gave an awkward laugh. She turned around and sighed.

"I still love you. But I'm really sorry, I'm still not over that" she confessed. I hugged her from the behind and she patted my arms, like she used to whenever I hug her behind

"Let go, now Dray. We could both be happy, in our own ways now"

"But I feel happy, if I'm with you. I can break up with Astoria"

"No no no no. Don't repeat your mistakes. Don't. Cherish her like you did to me. Love her like you did to me. And in that way, I would be really happy." She said as she turned around and face me. I sobbed and hugged her again.

"I love you.." I mumbled and sobbed

"I love you too.." she whispered and pulled away

"Promise me, you'll be happy from now on" she said and held her pinky finger. I wrapped around it and nodded.

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Y/n's POV

After that talk. Draco did change. He looked happy. We both spare glances and exchange smiles. And it made me a tiny bit happy.

A tear rolled down as I keep myself company, in my room. I quickly wiped it and sighed.

"Baby, you look happier you do." I mumbled and hugged my knees. The door opened and I saw Hermione, giving me a sad look. I smiled at her and broke down.

She quickly pulled me into hug and rubbed my back

"You'll be okay too. You did what you have to do" she said and I nodded

I chuckled and sighed "At least he's happy with her" I mumbled and hugged Mione tightly.