Twenty

I was walking in the hallway heading towards the library when I heard someone running down another hall. There was a crash and I walk over to see four pair of legs sticking out and four people on the ground in a closet. I recognize all of them, and look at the older man.


"Mr. Filch?" They all stood up and turned to look at me.


"You." Filch said coming over and grabbing my arm. "What sort of game are you and your brother playing at?"


"Sir?"


"Doesn't matter." Filch smiled proudly. "We've got you know."


They all dragged me to Umbridge's office. We entered as Mr. Filch practically shoved and threw me into the seat facing Umbridge.


"We caught this one, Madame." I look at Flich as he look proudly and happy. Wait.... "We got them ma'am."


"Thank you Mr. Flich." She said while he smiled even more.


Oh gordic, you've got to be joking... please dont tell me he's gone mad over--.


"And what exactly were you doing in that hallway dear?" Umbridge asked standing in front of her desk facing me. I pulled my sleeve over my hand where the faded scar is. I've hidden it from others really well with a glamour charm, I just didn't expect to run into anyone today so I didnt have time today. Didn't help that I woke very late too.


"I was heading to the library from the astronomy tower ma'am." I said. I wasn't alone, Filch, Draco, Crabb, Goyle, and another Slytherin, Blaise, were standing in the room with us. "I was suppose to meet Malfoy for tutoring. Or do you not recall?"


Her smile slightly drop but came back up. "Yes of course, still answer the question I'm afraid."


"I heard a sound, a crash really. I went to see what it was when I saw Mr. Filch, Malfoy, Crabbe, Blaise, and Goyle on the floor on top of one another. If you ask me, I don't even want to know the story behind it."


She place a hand to grip my chin and so I wouldn't look away. "You know, I told your brother never to tell lies."


"I know."


She look at me not believing a word I was saying.


"He didn't need to tell me ma'am, I saw what had happen on his hand."


"So you understand, what happens if you do infact do tell a lie."


"Yes, ma'am."


She smiled. "Well then." she let everyone else but Draco leave. "I hope you two don't mind having your lesson here in my classroom. Let's say for an hour or two? Just to make sure you're well on track."


"Not a problem." I said standing up. Seeing both of them looking at me slightly confused. "I have nothing plan for today ma'am. Though I do have Magical Creatures class in about two hours."


"Of course." we walk out of her office. "I'm sure Mr. Malfoy wouldn't mind escorting you there as well."


"I don't see anything wrong with that. If he's alright with it, knowing he doesn't really like to be seen with gryffindors like me."


Harry would be so proud, with seeing her face fall at how easily I was agreeing.


"Very well." she look at Draco. "Go on."


We sat in the desk right outside her office. She walk out and left us alone together.


"I hope you don't mind." I said getting Draco's attention. "Snape didn't excalty give us an assigment this time."


"No not at all." he look at me. He was sitting in front of me as I pulled out my work. "So what do you have?"


"Charms.... Herbology... and..." I went through my books. "Dark arts."


"Alright."


We were quiet mostly, he telling me things that certainly did help. Umbridge had came back and went to her office watching. I think it stun them both that I wasn't in no hurry to get anywhere. I finish the assignements and pulled out my potions books just because we really did have nothing else.


"Do you know where your brother is now?" Draco ask out of nowhere.


"Probably to check to see if Hagrid is back. If not he's checking on Fang." I wrote down some notes. "Or he's in the common room working on his charms or studying with Hermione and Ron." I look at him. "Why?"


He shook his head. "No reason."


It was almost time for me to go. "I have to get to class." I told him packing my things.


"I'll walk you."


"Alright."


He walked me and yes there were a several people staring at us. A Syltherin and a Grydffindor walking together. Not to mention it was just any students but a Malfoy and a Potter. That was indeed a rare sight to see.


I reach my class and saw Ginny.


"Hey." she said hugging me then glaring at Malfoy.


"Hi." I turned to him. "Are we done?"


He look at me then at the classroom. "Yes."


"Okay." I said Ginny linking my arm with hers and we walked in than sat in our seats.


"Good afternoon class." our tempory teacher said.


"Good afternoon."


"Psst." I turned and look at Simon and Alice.


"Did you know Malfoy is waiting outside?" Alice told me. "It's like he's waiting for something."


"It's nothing Alice, he just thinks I'm up to something, which I'm not. Malfoy won't find out what we're up to." I whispered to her. "Besides it can't go on forever."


"We miss you." Ginny said.


"I have to keep at this for this week until he becomes less suspicious and Umbridge realizes she doesn't need him."


We got on with class and when it was over. I notice Malfoy wasn't there anymore. I snuck with Ginny into the room of requirement and there was everyone else.


"Davina." Harry said walking over. "How was it?"


"It really did stun then that I just obliged." I told him as I set my things down and took off my robe. "Not to mention Malfoy wasn't even enjoying our time together. Wanted to get out of it, like he regreted the decision."


"Good." Harry said. "Simon can help you out."


I nodded and walk over to Simon who smield at me. "Hey."


"Hi." I said.


We got it work and I already thankfully master expelliarmus, and study. I was working on the levation, and shrinking and growing. Blocking was in my the palm of my hand.


"Come at me." Simon teased.


I place myself and stun him before he had a chance. He feel to the ground and o smiled. I turn around and saw Neville successfully doing his spell.


"Expelliumus." and the twin lost her wand.


"Well done, Neville."


I look back at Simon who smiled at me mischievously. "expell--"


"Levicorspe." He floared up and I smiled.


"You're enjoying this aren't you?" simon said smiling as he was floating in the air.


"Do you want me to place you down?" I ask him.


"Please."


I slowly placed him down and chuckled as he stumble to his feet. I walk ocer and help he stand, catching his hand.


"Thanks." he said.


"No problem." I replied.


I notice he was looking at me with something different in his eyes. But I wasn't sure.


The next day I had studying with Draco but it wasn't till much later and so I took the opportunity to join the others in practice.


"Davina." I turned to Nigel. "Malfoy is looking for you, he and Umbridge."


"Merlin." I race over and went to grab my things. Harry notice my behavior and got a doorway open and I rush out. I headed down to the great hall and ran into someone knocking us both to the ground.


"Salazar!"


"Sorry!" I said grabbing my things.


"Where the bloody hell have you been?" I look up and saw that I had indeed bump into Malfoy.


"Sorry I was just umm..." come on Davina think. "Simon, Alice, and I were doing a bit of homework for magical ceatures. I sort of lost track of time. Then we were talking about--"


"I get it."


He groan and thats when I notice I ran into him where my books hit his stomach, and my head his nose which he was bleeding a lot.


"Merlin I'm so sorry Malfoy." I got on my knees and held him by the shoulder and saw his nose was bleeding. "Oh Godric. We should take you to get check out by Madame Pomfrey." I went in my bag and pulled out a handkerchief, which I handed over to Draco. "Here." I moved his hand gently, I felt his eyes on me as I wipe some of the blood off him before placing the clothe in place. "Hold it there." I told him titling his head back. "Come on." I help him up and lead him to the hospital wing.


Madame Pomfrey fix him up and stop the bleeding and check on his lower stomach. I look away when he had to raise his shirt a bit, I felt my face flushing and my heart quicking. What was going on with me? She left and said he was clear to go, I was sitting in the chair beside him after he lowered his shirt.


"You don't have to stay, Potter." He said slightly annoyed.


"Davina." I said making his head look at me confused. "You call my brother Potter, and if you're going to be my tutor for Merlins knows how long... you can least call me Davina, it's confusing when you say Potter to both of us. Here give me that." I took the clothe from his hands and went over to wet it, letting the blood drain out and then came back holding it back into place.


Our eyes met and for a moment there was something, I wasn't quiet sure what but it was like this feeling. Like the world stop for a moment and all worries just... just sort of vanish. It was a second but it felt longer.


"Davina it is then." he said with a soft voice, my eyes never able to tear away from his. "As long as you call me Draco."


"First name basis? I feel honored, Draco."


He smiled as his hand came over mine, the one that was holding the cloth gently against his nose. I never noticed how beautiful his were, they were this clear blue color. Someone cleared their throat, making us break eye contact and turn to see Umbridge standing there. She took out her wand and waved it, suddenly there was a pull and i was sent back in my chair. It was only then when i realize how close to Draco i had gotten, we were inches apart, but he had moved back to.


"Boys and girls must be eight inches to a foot separated." she said in her annoying pippy voice. "Surely, Mr. Malfoy, you know that and neither of you need reminding. I would hate to give you detention... As for you Miss. Potter, i do hope this will be the last time you break the rules."


I look away from the devil and rolled my eyes as she walk over.


"Draco what happened dear?" she ask him, i could feel her hatred going towards me. No doubt she already has her punishment for me once Malfoy tells her--.


"It's nothing, Professor." i look at Draco confused. Was he...? "I wasn't paying attention and hurt myself. It's nothing really." he stood up on his feet, his nose was no longer bleeding. " Potter help me get here to get treated. It's all good." he place the handkerchief on the table.


"Oh... Very well." Umbridge said looking at me and then back at him. "Better get to work then. Don't forget about your assignment Draco."


"Yes, Professor."


And with that she just walk out. I waited till she was completely out and stood up facing Draco.


"What was that about?"


He look at me confused as he put his robe back on. "What?"


"You totally lied to that toad's face." i said smiling a bit.


"I didn't. It's the truth."


"No the truth was i bump into you, which was completely my fault. And i was the one who made you bleed and gave you the bruise. You could've sold me out but you didn't. Why?"


"You're out of your mind." He rolled his eyes and grabbed his bag. "Are we going or not?"


I saw he wasn't going to answer my question so i drop it. "Where to?"


"There's a place in the library on the second floor, it's quiet." he said brushing his robes down and walking to the mirror to fix his tie.


"Of couse." i rolled my eyes.


"What?"


"Nothing. I'm not enterily sure you want to be seen with Harry Potter's little sister." i said getting my books.


"It's empty."


"Because you want it empty."


He didn't reply back.


"Believe it or not, i don't have to help you but i am."


"Why is that excatly?" i look at him.


"What does it matter? Either way you know you can't break the rules, especailly the Umbridges. I won't let you."


I smiled and look back at the door to see no one was here beside us. "Want a bet?" I went over and grab Draco's hand as he look confused, but i acted before he can respond. "Come on."


"What are--?"


"Sssshh." i told him leading him out to the hall. We snuck around, him mostly being dragged and following me. I peaked out in the entrace hall adn saw no one. There was one student but they were walking inside the great hall.


"Come on." i pulled him out of the school and to the side corridor so none of the students in the courtyard could see. Only there were like five stundets. We were hunch over as i still had a grip on his hand and lead him to the bridge that lead to the forest.


"Are you mad?" he whispered. "You'll get us both in trouble."


"Come on, you baby." i said smiling, really quite enjoying the small fear that was in his eye. We were out of the school and i pulled him towards the lake.


"Potter where are we going?" he was more annoyed because he had no clue where we were going. "It's freezing out here."


"Shush." i said looking at him and leading him to the small part where there was a lake and trees covering this spot where it was secluded. I let him go and pulled out my wand making a shelter over our heads sort. And the roots of the tree turned into a table and chair.


I glance back at Draco who was still confused. He finally look at me as i let out a small laugh adn walk over. Yes there was snow. Draco took out his other thicker coat and scarf, as i did the same.


"What is this place?"


"I found this place with Harry last year." i sat down as Draco sat on the other side.


"And why excatly are we here? If Umbridges finds out..."


"Because you don't want to be seen with me." he look at me. "You make it quite obvious you don't want to be seen helping someone like me. Besides, we need the fresh air sometimes and who doesn't love a bit of snow. That if you tell that means you also broke the rules."


"You're mad."


"You're no fun."


He look at me and i saw he gave up already. "It's freezing."


"Fine." I cast a warming charm then look back at Draco. "Better?"


He just rolled his eyes. "Can we start?"


"Alright."


~~~~~~~


Draco's POV


"Well...?" Balise asked the second he stormed into our dorm.


"Well what?" i questioned a bit annoyed. I knew what he was talking about but i was just really trying to avoid the question.


"How did it go with her?" i glanced at Blaise and saw he had a small smile on his face.


"Alright."


"Alright? You do nothing but look and talk about her all the time when we're together, mate. You're telling me you didn't at least try to make a move on her. I mean who'd blame you Davina looks quite beautiful, practically every boy here wants to become her boyfriend. Even if her brother has gone off the rails. If you're not going to do something--."


"Not talking about this."


"Is because you're afraid of getting mix up in the mess?"


Could he just shut up?!


"Yeah sure she's supposedly the sister of the one who's destined to defeat the dark lord. And yeah, your parents might not be quite please about it. But we both know it's your father you're most afraid of. Your mother would go hell and back for you, all she wants is for you to be happy."


"Just drop it Blaise." i answered.


"But she's more than a pure-blood mate. I mean she's a Potter. Practically royalty. Any wizarding family would gladly put their sons name for her hand. Even my own pathic mother, mind you she'd only do it to get more men in her life."


There was peace silence for a moment until he talk again.


"Alright fine. I'm going to say this and you can believe whatever you want." i look up at him and leaned back in my chair. "Rumor has it that the Gryffindor, Simon James, is into her."


"The one following her around like a lost pathic puppy?"


"Yes. Anyways, he just doesn't want to make a move because of her brother, completely terrified of him. Honestly it's pathetic."


"It is."


"But you see, he plans to make a move before the holiday break. And i know excalty where and when. He's been talking it out with his other mates. Had to scare the life out of a hufflepuff to get it."


"What is this plan?"


"Thought you didn't care."


"FIne." i threw my quill on the desk. "I like her, more than i care to admit. But what does it matter? She had no interest in me, her brother hates me, believe me the feelings mutual. And I'm only doing this to find out what's really going on. She knows something about what her brother is up to and i intend to find out what and put a stop to it."


"Sure... keep telling yourself mate." Blaise got up. "Oh and don't think i didn't see the two of you sneaking out of the castle earlier. Every girl like a bad boy in their life. Makes it intersting. By the way, how was it for her to hold your hand?"


"I almost kiss her." I blurted out.


"What?"


Salazar, i need to keep my thoughts to myself.


"Tell me about it." Blaise sat back down in front of me.


"There's nothing to tell. Umbridge came and nothing happened."


"Well she didn't pull away, I'm assuming. That's a sign right there. Take a leap, even bloody Salazar Slytherin wouldn't be so terrified as you are right now."


"Shut up."


"So what's your move no Romeo?"


"Who the bloody hell are you talking about?"


"It's a muggle thing, don't get me started."


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I'm back! Sorry this took long. But I'm currently wrap up trying to finish my other book. Anyways I hope you like it.


Till next time!

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