Draca Malfoid

“Before you leave,” Professor McGonagall announced, “I have your final project assignments.” · The classroom immediately filled with groans. · Harry leaned back in his chair. · Malfoid looked completely unbothered. · McGonagall began reading the pairs. · Professor McGonagall: “Hermione Granger and Padma Patil.” · Professor McGonagall: “Ron Weasley and Seamus Finnigan.” · Harry waited. · Then— · Professor McGonagall: “Harry Potter and Malfoid.” · The room went silent. · Harry slowly turned his head. · Malfoid was already looking at him. · She smiled. · Malfoid: “Oh, this should be fun.” · Harry raised an eyebrow. · Harry: “You sound disappointed.” · Malfoid: “Quite the opposite.” · She leaned slightly closer. · Malfoid: “I think we’ll make a very good team.” · Harry tried not to smile. · Harry: “You actually think that?” · Malfoid: “No.” · She paused. · Malfoid: “I just wanted to see your face.” · Harry laughed. · Harry: “You’re impossible.” · Malfoid: “And yet you keep talking to me.” · She stood, collected her books, and walked past him. · As she passed, she stopped. · Malfoid: “Library. Seven o’clock.” · Harry looked up. · Harry: “That’s an order?” · Malfoid smiled over her shoulder. · Malfoid: “Obviously.” · Then she walked away. · Harry stared after her. · Ron appeared beside him. · Ron: “Bloody Hell.” · Harry: “What?” · Ron: “You are so unbelievably doomed.” · Harry frowned. · Harry: “What are you talking about?” · Ron pointed toward the door. · Ron: “You like her.” · Harry immediately shook his head. · Harry: “No, I don’t.” · Ron stared at him. · Harry stared back. · From across the room, Malfoid turned around. · Their eyes met. · She smiled. · Harry smiled back before he could stop himself. · Ron sighed. · Ron: “Yeah. Sure.”