MY BROTHER'S ENEMY / Draco Malfoy x Reader

Chapter 15

Warnings: Argument between Y/N and Harry, skipping a meal and insults.

Walking to the Hall I see Harry walking alone, suddenly I run to him and grab his arm. There is no-way he is walking away this time, and I know there is no ignoring me. He knows it too.

"We need to talk." There is no asking, this is a demand.

"Y/N I have to get to dinner," this is the first time since the sorting ceremony that he has talked to me

"Well too bad, we haven't spoken since we were sorted, I was starting to think you didn't know I existed anymore, I mean come on harry we are twins for Merlin's sake! We were never apart! Why stop?" I am clearly mad and Harry flinches at certain things – mainly 'we haven't spoken' and 'we were never apart'. He hesitates to answer almost as though thinking of all outcomes. He mutters something I can't hear. "What did you say?" Harry sighs and looks at the ground.

"Because you're evil. Every Slytherin is, and everyone knows it. And seeing as you are in the same house as the man who killed both our parents you have to be just as bad as him! And not to mention multiple people have seen you and Malfoy in the library for the past two days!" now it's my turn to flinch. I let go of him and his arm falls to his side. Tears start to form in my eyes, my throat tightens. There looks to be no remorse in his eyes.

"One; not all Slytherins are evil! The traits to be in Slytherin are ambitious, cunning, strong leaders, and achievement orientated. Yes, some are bad, but there are bad Gryffindor's, Ravenclaw's, and Hufflepuff's! Two; I got into my house based on my traits not because I want to be on the same side as the man who killed our family! Three; I was with Malfoy doing work because that is who Snape assigned me to be with! Trust me after what he did that first day, I wouldn't even have thought of having a civil conversation with him, but the funny part is I have had more conversations in general with him in the past few days than I have with you in the past few weeks! And finally. Harry: I can't believe you think that low of me that I would turn my back on the only person who has always been there for me! I thought I had done something wrong! That I had hurt you! But no, it was just my brother being a blithering idiot!" I say as the tears rush down my face, I am so hurt. Though my tears I can see it all register on my brother's face,

"Y/N I-" I don't allow him to finish as I rush down the hall, away from the entire mess, on my way to the Slytherin common room I crash into someone, it is Malfoy, he calls out my name, but I don't even care right now I continue to tun towards the common room, knowing nobody won't be back until all the students are dismissed.

'I'm really starting to regret coming to Hogwarts.' I think to myself. When I arrive, I fall in front of the fireplace. I continue to cry for a few minutes until I hear the portrait slowly opening, I quickly wipe my tears, straighten my posture, and ready an excuse about how I had something in my eyes.

"Potter is that you? You should really watch where you are going!" of course it had to be Malfoy, I really didn't need this right now. I mumble a response and turn to leave but he stops me, I see there is genuine concern in his eyes, behind the snarky response of course.

"What do you care Malfoy, just leave me alone." He sighs and grabs my wrist

"What is it Potter?" is he asking so he can mock me or to be kind,

"None of your business Malfoy,"

"I'm trying to be nice here!"

"Alright, sorry, I have just had a really bad day,"

"Didn't know I was that bad a project partner." He says with a chuckle

"Surprisingly, Malfoy, this has nothing to do with you," he looks confused as I say this, most likely expecting a really cruel remark back based on how I talk to him most of the time.

"Well, what is it then? You seemed normal when we were working," I hesitate to answer, not really planning on unloading all my problems on someone who could use it against me, but I do anyway,

"Do you really want to know, or are you trying to get something to use against me one day?"

"Ouch, in all honesty, I want to know, I guess it's my thanks for letting me read your stupid muggle book,"

"My brother and I spoke for the first time since we were sorted, and we had our first fight. All because 'all Slytherins are evil' and then he went on to say how I was on the same side as the man who killed our parents, and I yelled back at him and called him an idiot, I know it's nothing compared to what he said to me, but I still feel really guilty, because I always want to make sure everyone around me is happy. Sorry, that was probably too much for you." He sighs after I'm done possibly either taking in all I say or trying to figure out what to say.

"That's the issue with being a Slytherin, our house reputation is... poor, to say the least," I let out a chuckle

"That's the understatement of the century," I say in return,

"Yeah, but a good thing is we can prove them wrong, show them we are not like stereotypes say. Also, I guess it's normal to feel guilty, you called a family member an idiot, if you care for your family it can hurt. Also maybe be selfish, think about yourself instead of Pot- I mean your brother," I look at him, he is actually really smart.

"Thanks, Draco. That's actually helpful. I guess you aren't as bad as I thought – but when the goons are around you are pretty insufferable, just letting you know." He laughs and so do I.

"Same to you Y/N,"

We sit there for a while discussing Sherlock Holmes. Just before people start heading to the common room, we both head up to our own rooms. I can't believe Draco Malfoy made me feel better after my brother hurt me, what has my life come to. Although we did have a good talk.