to be or not to be| year five | draco malfoy

candy*

"you know that it aint real cherry."
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We were walking through Diagon Alley. Me, Camille and Abigail were split off from the rest of the crew to avoid anything. That was mostly my idea though.

We were walking down the pebble road, watching wondrous new students with their house robe on exploring the place. I smiled remembering how nervous I was on my first day. It's really been four fast years, huh?

"Alright, witches, where shall we visit first? We can head to the bookshop last." Camille says brushing off the fact that the only reason why we're here in the first place is because of our books.

"We can visit Honeydukes. I've been craving some chocolate frogs." Abigail said, putting a hand on her stomach. I smiled a bit. I wasn't really a candy person but I'm down to go.

"Well then let's go inside." Camille said. We suddenly approached Honeydukes brightly painted store. We went inside the pretty busy shop to see kids running around the place with candies in their hands with bright grins. I smiled.

We looked through the place and Abigail grabbed her chocolate frogs along the way. I was thinking about getting a Cauldron Cake or some type of pastry. But, I looked around the place to find none. I hummed in confusion before looking at Cammy and Abby who were following just behind me.

"I'm going to go talk with one of the staff, be right back." I said before walking away from the two. I see a staff member showing kids the slime balls they had to offer along some shelves.

"Excuse me." I said. They looked at me before giving me a welcoming smile.

"Do you know where I can find the cauldron cakes?" I asked. They hummed a bit before snapping their fingers in realization.

"They are just in the very back near the coconut ice. Top shelf." They said. I gave them a thankful smile before walking off. Okay, in the back. That's exactly where I went. No kids could be found here and it looked like a wall full of candies and treats. I hummed before skimming through the shelves with my eyes. Cauldron cakes. Where are you?

I finally spotted them but they were three shelves above my head. I groaned and sighed a bit before standing on my tippy toes and reaching for the treat. Why were they on the top shelf? My shortness just can't comprehend this.

I tried reaching and reaching but I failed. Okay, just like... I don't know, extend? I began to stand on my tippy toes and reach for the pastry. I suddenly feel someone behind me. I see a familiar hand grab the item. Wait a moment.

Pastries, toothpaste, and the smell of a field full of different... flowers. God damn it. I blushed madly. I get from off my tippy toes before turning around. Please don't be who I think it is, please for the love of Merlin and Hecate. Crap.

I looked to see that it was Fred smirking down at me. My heart quickly picked up. Suddenly he backed me up into the shelves. My back hit the shelves roughly, causing things to fall on the ground. Oh holy sweet mother of demons.

"H-hi." I said nervously. He didn't say anything but he did hold up the pastry I was reaching for. I tried to grab for it but he pulled away his hand and chuckled a bit under his breath. He suddenly kisses my jaw, chin and then my lips. It was harsh and a bit needy and devilishly passionate. I closed my eyes and kissed the boy back.

I felt his hand go under my leg and raise a bit, he hooked it around his waist. I felt him breath out comfortably on my lips, the hand under my leg slid to my thigh slowly, going just under my skirt a bit. I hummed before realizing where we were. I've got to go. I pushed him away a bit before I quickly grabbed the pastry from the boy's hand and I ran off to go find Camille and Abigail. I straightened my bunched up skirt.

I finally see the two girls laughing about something. They looked at me and my blushing face.

"Did you two not see Fred come in?" I said straightening my clothes. They snickered.

"We saw, but we stood by." Camille admitted. I scoffed. "Didn't I tell you guys the motive was to NOT have sex with him?" I whispered. They chuckled.

"Sorry, V. We had to." Abigail said. I rolled my eyes. "We've got to go. He'll see me at any moment and who knows how that will go." I said.

The two of them chuckled before we left the shop. We bought our books before we went straight to the train station platform 9 3/4.

But, something felt off, like someone or something was watching me. I sat on the Hogwarts Express train deep in thought. Could it be Voldemort? No... it couldn't be, well at least I hope it wasn't.

Camille and Abigail sat across from me digging into the treats they had bought. I wonder how Harry is.

We finally arrived at Hogwarts and got off the train. I spotted the Golden Trio walking past and I ran up to Harry and wrapped my arm around his. He glanced at me before giving me a quick smile. Something was up.

"Are you alright, Harry?" I asked the boy as we continued walking towards the school. He nods quietly, he was lying. I could tell. He gets quiet when he lies.

"Just know that you can talk to me about Voldemort. I was there too." I said. I looked forward to the school in the distance. I heard Hermione and Camille talking behind us, probably about school no doubt.

"I'm surprised the Ministry's are still letting you roam around free, Potter." I heard Draco Malfoy say. I rolled my eyes before seeing him, Crabbe and Goyle walking beside our group. He walked just beside me, eyeing Harry.

"You better enjoy it while you can. I expect there's a cell in Azkaban with your name on it." He said. Suddenly Harry launches himself towards Draco. The blondie backs up quickly. I grabbed Harry's arm and pulled him back.

"Harry, no!" I said. Harry glanced back at me. "Just let him ramble and bicker. That's the only way he knows how to communicate with people these days." I said with venom. Draco glanced at me with an angered expression before walking away with his buddies following close behind. I could hear him say something under his breath.

"Just stay away from me!" Harry yelled. He finally had sort of calmed down. I pulled him next to me before we kept walking again. He had never been this angry. I understand his anger though. Everyone had been keeping secrets from him and he was almost sent to Azkaban.

"Just... try and stay calm. Okay?" I said softly.

*

We parted ways once we arrived at the carriages. They were going to take us straight to Hogwarts. Camille and Abigail walked with me up to the carriages. My eyes widened once I saw the creature pulling them. It was a horse but all black and skinny. Wait a minute, I recognize these creatures.

"Guys... am I completely going nutty or do you guys see what I'm seeing." I said in shock.

"No... it's just a carriage." Abigail said. "Why do you see something?" I thought for a moment. I should go ahead and tell them.

"Thestrals. Just there." I said pointing at the creature. They both hummed.

"I've heard of those creatures. They're invisible to those who haven't seen death. But in Violet's case... she can see them." Abigail said. Huh, interesting little creatures.

"Let's go, witches." Camille said before boarding the carriage. We followed right after.