Papers, Plants, and the Herbology Professor -Neville Longbottom

Toxicodendron radicans

My pov

Neville got up out of my bed and began to put on the outfit he had brought the night before. he pulled on his black trousers and his plaid button-up, throwing a cream coloured sweater over it he looked over at me and smiled "morning, darling. you should get up" he said in a soft voice, brushing my hair off of my face. I groaned and looked up at his kind, perpetually tired face. only Dean and Seamus knew about us dating, we didn't want to tell anyone else just in case it went south. 

"I know I know," I grumbled, putting on my glasses and getting out of bed. I went to my closet and filtered through my clothes to find an outfit

"what's this?" he asked, putting his head on my shoulder as he pulled out a light pink satin dress that had one sleeve off the shoulder and was sleeveless on the other side 

"a dress. I don't know if your school has balls, but ilvermorny did one for every season so I brought a dress just in case" I shrugged, slipping white turtle neck, putting a black slip dress that went to my ankles and a brown sweater on top of that. 

"you always look so cute," he said, kissing my cheek. I smiled at my feet as I slipped on my boots. 

"you're such a sap," I smiled fondly, turning to face him and cupping his jaw in my hand. he tilted his head into my touch, kissing the palm of my hand "I know, I can't help it" he chuckled. he grabbed a hairbrush and began pulling my hair into a neat ponytail. him doing my hair had become part of our routine.

"hey, love, where did you learn to do hair? I know you mentioned you were an only child" I asked 

"I told you about my parents, right?" I nodded "well when my mom would have bad days I would braid her hair and I eventually just got good at it from that," he said with a chuckle, finishing the braid "wait here I left my bag in your classroom." he said, kissing my temple

My heart melted. I smiled and bit my lip to try to hide it. with a man like Neville you can help but to think about a future with him. he was so domestic and comfortable, everything I ever wanted. I stayed in my room for a minute longer, just putting on some concealer and mascara when I heard voices outside of my room. I finished quickly and put back on my glasses. "Drac?" I asked with a big grin

"Addie, there you are," he said with a sigh and a smile. I ran over and hugged him quickly before standing in front of him 

"How are you?! hows Narcie? why are you here, not that I'm complaining. also, did you bully nev in school? seriously, Drac? what is wrong with you! I may be retired but I will-" he put a hand over my mouth to get me to stop talking

"for merlin's sake Adrienne." he groaned "you have not changed at all" he chuckled. I looked at Neville who looked perplexed, his eyes riddled with an emotion I had never seen before and couldn't quite put my finger on 

"why is Longbottom in your classroom?" he asked, removing his than from my mouth

"hey! no questions until mine have been answered" I said

"yes I was a dick in school, I'm good. she's good, she misses you and you wrote to me that you were moving and this is the first day off I've had since then so I'm here to see you" he said with a smile 

"oh I'll have to see her soon, I'll write to her" I grinned "and to answer your question..." I looked at Neville to see if I could tell him

Nevill raised an eyebrow but nodded and wrapped his arm around my waist almost possessively

"we're-uh dating. we have been for about 6 months now" I said, smiling proudly at Draco, who burst out laughing

"you're dating- Longbottom?! this is a prank, well played Neville" he wiped his eyes 

"She's not joking, Malfoy." Neville said in a tone I had never heard before. Draco's face quickly turned sour 

"seriously? you couldn't do better? what will your father say about this?" he asked me, frowning. my heart dropped at the thought of my father 

"I hardly believe it is any of his business, Draco. and I am an ocean away." I said, my voice quivering 

"what about your arrangement?" he asked, his voice laced with worry 

"why do you think I'm in England?!" I said, my face growing hot with anger "I'm not marrying that man and I'll kill myself before the ring is even purchased" I hissed. Neville instinctually pulled me to his chest 

"hey hey, love, breathe. breathe," he said softly, rubbing my back and placing a kiss on my forehead. 

"I'm fine, babe, really..." I said softly

"merlins beard, you two are actually dating..." Draco said, his eyes wide 

"Yeah, why would I lie about that?" I asked, staying in Neville's arms.

he sighed "alright alright. dont tell anyone else about you two, hopefully, you father dies in the next few years "

"I'm an adult he can't do shit. I dont want his money or his estate. I will be fine" I smiled at him, moving out of Nevilles arms

"you're coming for tea at 10 on Sunday, ill see what I can do for you..." he said, patting my head "and you?" he said, looking at Neville "hurt her and I will murder you in cold blood," he said