Layla is facing her sixth year at Hogwarts alone after the accidental murder of her best friend. She wants to keep her head down and get through the year undisturbed, but that becomes a bit of a problem when the infamous Draco Malfoy takes an intere...
My body could feel that today was special. There was an eerie gossamer over everything and the air moved slowly, and carefully, quietly shuffling the autumn leaves across the castle grounds.
I was sitting in my room, putting my last touches of makeup on for the evening. Poppy was off with Kali and Bella, giggling and getting ready a few doors down. I could hear Pansy shouting at another slithering girl from the common room.
I slipped on my dress, and gazed at my reflection. I had to admit, I looked pretty damn good, but I was so nervous about tonight I couldn't even appreciate my effort.
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When the clock struck eight I headed down the corridor, fiddling with my fingers. The halls were empty, since almost everyone got here half an hour ago. Silas said he would be waiting for me by the fountain at the back of the room. As I made my way I caught a glimpse as Draco.
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He was wearing all black, in a slick suit. He looked dashing. Especially next to Pansy and her gaudy mess of fabric.
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It was obvious she was trying to impress with how much cleavage she could hang out. I'm surprised none of the professors dress coded her. He stood by her awkwardly, looking for someone to talk to. Finally he spotted Blaise and caught his arm, freeing himself from Pansy's eternal grip. She caught my eye and glared hard.
