𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝 - 𝐟.𝐰

𝟏𝟓: 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠

trigger warning : not eating for a period of time.

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Eden woke up from a long night's sleep, expecting a fresh start to the day. However, her heart was immediately consumed by heartbreak. It was an unexpected blow, considering that she and Fred had never been together, and he had never shown any interest in her. Nevertheless, the sight of him giving a promise ring to his girlfriend, Angelina, shattered her heart into pieces.

Feeling an overwhelming sense of sadness, Eden slowly got out of bed and made her way to the bathroom. She filled up her water bottle in the sink, trying to distract herself from the pain. As she returned to her bed, she couldn't help but dwell on the image of Fred and Angelina. It felt like a cruel reminder of her unreciprocated feelings.

In that moment, Eden made a decision not to attend any of her lessons. Instead, she planned to stay in the comfort of her own bed, hoping that time would heal her broken heart. She knew that staying in bed wouldn't solve anything, but it seemed like the only way to shield herself from Fred.

As the hours passed, Eden laid in bed, deep in thought. She replayed memories and imagined what could have been if Fred had reciprocated her feelings. Each passing moment was a painful reminder of the unattainable love she yearned for.

Many knocks were heard from her door through the door, and a few notes were slipped under it. She knew it was Draco, but didn't have the strength to tell him why she was so upset.

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It had been 10 days since Draco has seen Eden. He grew worried on the first morning, but there was no way for him to reach her. She had casted a spell on her door that was difficult to unlock, so all he could do was knock and slide letters underneath the door.

Around 7pm on a Wednesday night, the idea came to him. He could just go see Dumbledore to see if he could unlock the door. Without a second thought, he rushed out of his room and ran to Dumbledore's office.

Draco enters the office after being allowed entry, his voice trembling with worry.

"Professor, I am really sorry for disturbing you, but it is urgent. My friend, Eden Avery, hasn't left her dorm in 10 days, and I have tried to get in but she has casted some sort of spell on the door that has locked it. I have tried every spell I know, but none have worked, and I was hoping you could try unlock the door." Draco panickily speaks, rushing his words.

Understanding the urgency in Draco's voice, Dumbledore swiftly rises from his desk. Without uttering a word, he rushes down to the Slytherin common room, determined to unlock Eden's door. Tapping into his vast magical knowledge, the headmaster tries several spells until he discovers the perfect one. A soft click resonates from the door as it unlocks.

With anticipation, Draco grasps the door handle and pushes it open, revealing Eden inside. To their surprise, she remains unresponsive to the door's opening. It becomes evident that she is deep in slumber. Acting swiftly, both Draco and Dumbledore attempt to rouse her from her sleep. Despite their efforts, Eden shows no signs of awakening.