The Eagle's Nest

“You disarmed me, but you’re the only one who’s bleeding,” he smirked. “Does your little trio really think you can best the Dark Lord without resorting to any Dark Magic? One Expelliarmus at a time?” Removing his hand from her neck, he showed her the red stain on his thumb. He gazed at the blood, before slowly raising his thumb to his lips and sucking lightly on the skin.“Blood is blood,” he remarked simply. “Believe me now?”Hermione’s expression soured, roughly patting at the blood on her neck with the sleeve of her jumper.“I don’t believe anything that comes out of your mouth, Malfoy.” She replied snarkily. “And to answer your question, yes, I do believe we can beat Voldemort without having to resort to Dark Magic. What’s the point of getting rid of dark wizards if we ourselves become dark in the process?”Malfoy snorted, rolling his eyes. “And how do you intend on doing that?”Hermione squared her shoulders, shooting him a sly smirk of her own. “I don’t know yet. But it sure seems like your sister has some ideas.”The blonde wizard paled visibly, the pallor of his cheeks clashing against the vibrant blue veins underneath.“No.” he whispered; his breath shaky. “No, you leave her out of this.”

This is my first work, and being edited as it progresses! I will make a note if it has been edited since it was published but just wanted people to know that it'll be continually improving! :)