Twenty-Five

It's been three months since school ended. Harry and I were trying to lay low. We had separated last month when Remus took me in for a while, everyone thought it was for the best. Fine, truth was I told him about the link you can guess he didnt want to let me out of hisnshight for a while. Until I convince him otherwise. Today I was at Alice's house her parents were both wizards and happily took me in since it was going to be a full moon soon and Remus couldnt excatly watch over me. They were really nice and I didnt want want to cause trouble but they always said it was trouble at all. As much as I enjoy their company I sort of preferred to stay either the Weasley but Ginny told me that her mum was thinking of not letting Ron and her go to Hogwarts this year. Especially after we all went to the minstry and fought death eaters and ran into Voldemort. Scared her to death.


"Is it too cold dear?" Mrs. Harper said looking at me then my cup.


"No it's fine, thank you." I told her.


"Look at this." Mr. Barper said walking in with the newspaper. "There's going to be another court hearing for the Malfoy's."


"Poor souls, they're already suffering why can't the press leave them alone?" Mrs. Harper said.


I look down at my cup that was in my hands.


The Malfoys were all over the prophet since Lucius Malfoy was exposed as a death eater and was taken to Azkahban. I know he deserved it considering he was willing to kill me but I didnt want things to go like this. Everytime I hear about the Malfoy's I think about Draco. And everything else between us.


I was still heartbrokn about it. And I probably should mention that Alice and Ginny found out about it. Let's just say I'm not leaving my journal in the same place anymore. They found the letters and drill at me until I told them everything. I had to tell someone and Harry would just get more in a fight with Malfoy than anyone.


To be honest they were furious at me for two reason. One, not telling them. Two, it was Malfoy of all people. Now that nothing else is happening and it seemingly we through with each other, they're both are making it their mission to pull me out of this gray cloud I'm under. It's just a bit hard when Alice is seeing a biy while Ginny had just started to date Dean Thomas. He words were "I'm moving on, I'm not going to wait around for Harry to notice me." Alice was on board with her and sre trying to get me to do the same.


"Malfoy's only know how to break people, people who weren't pure-blood's like them." Is what Alice told me last night. Now I cant get it out of my head. 


I wasnt angry at him, I was even more angry with the fact that I was still in love with him. I had this small hope that he would write but I knew better. We were on differnet sides and nothing could change that. It was bound to happen and I knew that from the beginning. I was just naive.


"Simon." I heard Alice say.


I look up and saw him walking in and greeting the Harpers.


"Mr. And Mrs. Harper. Alice. Davina."


"Simon." I stood up and embraced him.


"Good we were about to get bored over here." Alice said, knowing the Malfoy topic was the one bring my mood down.


"Well what do you say we go on a little trip"


"Can't." I told him. "I have to go somewhere tonight."


"Come on." Alice said tugging on my arm. "How about we go to the forest in the back yard? Nothing dangerous about that."


"Need I remind you." we all started walking outside. Alice was practically dragging me with them. "There are death eaters coming after me and my brother. Beside's it's getting dark and I need to get my things ready."


"Mum's already got that." Alice said waving her hand at me. "Come on."


We went into the garden and sat down talking.


"Alice are you ever going to tell us about Rome?" I ask her hoping she would talk about it


"Alright so first..."


Simon and I listened as she rambled on about her trip. 


Ever since I have told Simon how i felt. He took it well. Beside the fact, he told me that if I ever changed my mind he was more than willing to wait, that's what he said. But other than that nothing else has changed between us. Once Alice finished as all commented and then Simon changed the subject.


"Have you talk to your brother?" Simon asked.


"A few days ago. We don't want to risk where we've been. I'm leaving tonight to go somewhere else."


"How have you been feeling?" Alice ask but I saw the look in her eye. This week I've been avoiding that topic. The topic being Draco Malfoy.


"Better thank you." I said with a small smile.


"That's good." we walk and suddenly realize that we were a far distance from Alice house


"Maybe we should head back." Alice said when we heard nosies.


"What was that?" Alice said grabbing onto Simon's arms.


We waited and there was a small jack rabbit coming out of the bushes. Simon and I laughed as Alice slap both our arms.


"Not funny."


"Course not." Simon said.


"Seriously what if it was a death eater, they have been kidnapping people recently and Davina and Harry are Voldemorts target."


"Well if I get kidnap it's on you Alice, you did afterall suggested we come out here."


"Fine, let's go back now."


"Davina." Simon said breaking the silence. "I dont mean to pry but... how are things with that boy you told me about?"


"Simon!" Alice hiss while slapping the back of his head.


"What?" he asked.


"Alice it's fine. Besides I don't think that's possible. Everything is changing Simon. I'm worried about my brother and everything... with Voldemort out there I'm never going to have peace or have time to love someone while this is happening."


He nodded. I was telling the truth but it was also a lie. I wasn't over Draco, I don't want to find someone else that could take him off my mind. I knew it would make things easier if I did. I had to let him go just seems I can't.


"Davina?"


I look at Simon. "Sorry what was that?"


He and Alice were looking at some place and i turned to see people in dark cloaks walking into the forest. SImon grab both of us as we hid behind a tree. Simon had stood in front of me, covering, shielding me from the dark figures.


"That Ms. Hayes cottage. What the hell do they want with her? Shes madd as a hatter."


"Not the time right now Alice." Simom said.


"Right we have to get Davina out. Come on this way." Alice said grabbing my hand


We hid behind bushes when we notice their change in direction. Simon peered out and we made it to Alice's house.


"What's wrong?" Mrs. Harper said.


"Death eaters, going next door." Simon said.


"I need to go." I look at Mr. Harper.


"Alright let get your things."


I had my things in a corner, I grabbed them as Mr. Harper placed them in a bag even Athena in it. I grabbed his arm as he apparated us and I was suddenly at the burrow.


"You'll be alright here?" he asked walking me to the door.


"Yes thank you."


He took out my things as we reach the front door. I thank him as he left.


"Davina!" I turned to the door and saw Mrs. Weasley and Ginny there. "How wonderful to see you again."


"You too Mrs. Weasley."


"Is Harry here too?" Ginny ask, even though I saw a hope of glimer in her eyes.


"No, Dumbledore thought it be best for both of us to be apart for now. He'll probably be here soon."


"Well let's get you settled in." Molly said helping me with my things as we got inside. I let Athena out so she can strech her wings. I brought my things to Ginny's room and we sat down.


"How's everything?" I ask her.


"Fine. What about you?"


"Hanging in there." I sat on my bed and look at the prophet that Ginny had.


Ginny followed my eyes as I look away and took out my books for school.


"Does it still hurt?" she walk over and sat down in front of me.


"Angry mostly. Just at myself for falling in love with him. Merlin, I was so stupid to think it was safe."


"You shouldn't be angry. And you shouldn't punish yourself over it."


"I should. He basically threw me aside when I defended Harry. Called us both liars and actually believe everything was an act. Of course I am to blame for some of it. I shouldn't have said anything about the ministry."


"It's his lost." She moved over and sat beside me. "If he can't see how amazing you are then it's his fault not yours. Best for you to move on. Like I did."


"So you have no more feelings for my brother?" I look at her.


She look away at a wall, crossing her arms. "Shut up."


"What? I told you Ginny you and my brother are nothing I would protest about. Actually I was actually hoping for the two of you to get together."


"Well it didnt happen, and I'm not going to wait around forever Davina. Beside he only sees me as his best friend little sister."


"Do you like him? Dean Thomas?"


"Yes."


I look ahead and took a deep breathe. "You know what?"


"What?"


"We both need to move on." I look at her. "Find someone who will actually love us and not just break our hearts. Someone we actually like and get our minds off of them."


"And who do you think would do that?"


"Guess we'll see."


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"Is he up there with you?" I heard Ginny ask.


"I think I'd know if my best friend was in my house."


"What's going?" I asked seeing Ginny on the bottom floor, Molly just above, Ron a step down from me.


"Davina is Harry with you? His things are here in the living room."


"No, I would if my brother was with me."


There was a screech.


'Is that an owl I heard?" Hermione asked.


"You haven't seen him have you? Apparently he's wandering about in the house."


"Really?" Ron said.


"Really." I heard my brother voice.


"Harry!" Molly said. I rushed down with Hermione by my side and Ron.


I walk in and saw Ginny and Harry hugging, when they pulled apart they look at each other for a moment.


Sure Ginny, your moving on. I held back a smile as Hermione embrace Harry, then Ron. Molly went before me.


"Harry what a wonderful surpise. Why didn't you let us know you were coming?"


"I don't know Dumbledore."


"Oh that man."


She step back and I embrace my brother.


"I miss you big brother." I said with my arms around his neck.


"I miss you too little sister."


We pulled away and saw Ron trying to wipe something of of Hermione's face.


"Sorry you have toothpaste on you."


Ginny and I headed up to bed. I couldn't sleep so I grabbed my wand, journal, pen and headed downstairs. I walk outside, wrapping my jumper around me and walking over to the grass. I sat down and took deep breaths.


"Mind if I join you?" I look up and see my brother already sitting down next to me.


"You know you don't need to ask." I said smiling a bit. I really did miss him.


"How are you?"


"Good, Remus told me tell you to try and at least stay out of trouble this year. But I think he knew trouble always seems to find you." I look up at the stars and laid down on the grass. Harry did the same as we look up.


"You remember when Dudley would lock us out of the house and we were left there until the morning?" He asked.


"We'd just look at the stars. You told me the once that they remind you that mum and dad are watching us. Of course when I started reading what they actually were, it was just stars. Still... it didn't change a thing though."


"Do you think you can find the collestations?"


I smiled. "Aquarius... Orion.... Leo... Aries..." I pointed at them. "And Scorpio."


"You do know there's more than that."


"I know." I look at him. "There's are just my favorite."


He chuckled. It was moments like these that I treasured. The light that brings out the dark.


~~~~~~~~~


We were in Diagon Alley. Most of the Alley was closed because of death eaters that had attack a few days back. Fred and George's shop was still running. Honestly they were doing good, a bit of laughter was what everyone needed. I was with Simon looking around when we decided to get something to snack.


We walk into the Alley as Ginny and Dean were waiting. I trip when Simon caught me as I burst out laughing. Simon was smiling.


"Are you okay?"


I nodded. "Yeah sorry." I stood back up and we nearly bump into two people who were passing by.


"Sorry." Simon and I both said, and that when I notice who it was we nearly bump into. Gordic please kill me know, I was not ready for this--


"It's alright." Mrs. Malfoy said giving me a small smile.


I smiled at her not even looking at him. I knew she didn't recognize me. And just as Simon and I were about to leave she spokem


"Oh my... you look just like--." She stop herself.


I glance at Simon, resisting to watch the boy beside her.


"If you'll  excuse us. We must be going." Simon said


Simon and I bowed our heads slightly and apologize while walking around them to meet up with Ginny and Dean. Simon place his hand on my back knowing that anything could happen since they were Malfoys, and my brother and I are the reason Lucius is in Azkaban. But he didnt about the other thing.


Even as we were walking away that didn't stop me from hearing Narcissa's words she spoke to Draco.


"Salazar, she looks like her mother."


"We should go mother." I heard Draco said.


"Everything alright?" Ginny asked as we approach them.


"Fine, Let's just go." I said looking back only to see my worst fears. Draco had also look over and our eyes lock for a moment. I broke away first and look back at my friends.


"Shall we go inside?" Simon asked.


"Course." Dean said as we entered the ice cream shop.


Stop it Davina you need to stop thinking about him. I told myself.


~~~~~~~~


We were on the platform getting on the train to hogwarts.


"Hey." alice said coming up. Simon came from the other end and wrap an arm around me.


"There's our favorite girl." Simon said.


"Alright you two." I said playfully rolling my eyes.


"We were worried about you."


"Sure, after you were batting your eyes at Cooper." Simon teased.


"Shut up Simon." she said smacking his arm.


I laughed. "Well if you two don't mind I'm going to find our seats."


We got it inside the baggage car and I carried my trunk as we entered and found Ginny and Dean.


"Hey." Dean said.


"Hi." I lifted my trunk up and so did simon. I sat down after grabbing my journel and sat down. We sat down until the train finally pulled away from the platform and headed to Hogwarts. It wasnt an hour in and Simon---


"I'm starving." Simon groaned leaning his head back.


"Come you, lets go find the trolley."


"Davina Potter, youre the best."


I can get you something?" I offered. "Ginny? Dean?"


"Pumkin Pasties please." Ginny said handing me sickles.


"Drew balls." Dean said.


"Simon?" I look at him.


"I'll go with you." he said getting up. We walk out I held onto my journel and we went ahead to find the trolley.


"Anything for you two?" she said to two students.


"Choclate frogs please." One of the Hufflepuffs said.


We waited and that's when I notice someone across from us. I glance up and met Draco's eyes, quickly I look away listening to Simon while he kept talking about his family gathering over the summer and the Qudditch match they played. We got some sweets for Ginny, Dean, Simon, and myself. I had to place my jounrel down to get a better hand on the things.


"Thank you." I told the women as Simon and I turned around wanting nothing more than to get away from his gaze on me as we went down to our car.


~~~~~~~~~~


Draco


"Anything for you dear?" I turned to look at the hag in front of me.


"No thanks." Blaise had wanted something, I only followed. I notice a journal on the carriage. I took it without drawing any attention and followed Blaise back to our seats.


"Everything okay, Draco?" Blaise asked me.


"Fine."


"Look mate, I know it's not my place to say this. But maybe getting back with Davin--."


"Not a chance."


"Then why do you have her journal?" We sat down in our seats.


I look down and kept it on my lap. I stroke the cover and notice it was lock.


"What's going on?" Theo said joining us.


"Draco to stubborn to man up and talk to her." Blaise and Theo were the only people who knew my feelings for Davina. And what we were.


It was a surprise that Theo took it well. He said he had suspected it went on saying it was good for me. The three of us weren't at all like our families, we had different morals but we only did things to please them.


"Draco..."


"Can we drop it?" I took the journal unto the table as Blaise took it.


"You were trying to open this?" he asked.


I just ignored them and look out the window. I would never admit it, it hurt to see her yesterday with that gryffindor laughing, smiling. She didn't even look at me just at my mother.


Focus Malfoy! I couldn't afford to get distracted. I had to stay focuse on the task. I was chosen for this, me. And if I fail... doesn't matter because I won't. I dont have anything or anyone distracting me this year.


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