Draco
« They’re always prettier in gryffondor » Said Blaize as the four of them sat on the stone bench of the courtyard.
The beginning of the school year marked the 5th year of Draco Malfoy. More tired then excited to go back to Hogwarts, he could not lie about his certain relief to be away from home, if it was home after all.
His summer would have been a living hell if it was not for some of his friends. Mat, Theo, Pansy, Blaize and Enzo had organized everything. It had become an habit since their first getaway together of exchanging as much as possible during summer. If the letters had accumulated on the doorstep of the Malfoy mansion, the only person who took them was his father. Taking was a big word since they all ended up in the chimney fire. His silence worried them all one by one. It was first Theodore who, living practically with Mattheo since they were 13, had noticed it to the other. Then everything followed quickly until Draco's departure for the south of England followed by Pansy and Enzo who helped him flee the mansion. The month of August was spent in alcoholic evenings in the small country house of Blaize, where no one could disturb the six of them. And they never truly left each other since then. Or at least since this morning when Theodore and Matt began their classes earlier since they were a grade older. Pansy and Enzo stayed in the Slytherin common room off course, leaving Blaize and Draco alone before the appearance of those idiots of Crabbe and Goyle.
« No. All ugly and dumb » Said one them as he sat on the bench.
Draco tried hardly to be discrete as his eyes found Blaize’s.
« Not all » mumbled Draco as he leaned on the little fountain that stood in the middle of the courtyard. His hands caressed the cold water for a second before getting away. His fingers slightly trembled pathetically as if they remembered another’s cold touch.
« Yeah » Laughed Goyle « That new girl’s real hot »
The both of them laughed like hyenas. They gestured their bodies all other the bench leaving Blaize obliged to flee the place to join Draco.
« Y’know Louis from the second floor in the rooms » He said after laughing for a good minute.
« The potion genius Louis ? » Asked Blaize with a concerned look.
« Yeah that one » Pointed Goyle « Told me during Dumbledore’s speech that he finished the silent potion »
« What’s that ? » Asked Draco
« Silent potion » Smiled Crabbe « You take a sip and you fall deeply asleep for about an hour. Wake up as if nothing happened…Splendid innit ? »
Draco stayed silent. He opened his mouth then closed it, he knew exactly what they meant. Blaize stood up but was rapidly stopped by Draco’s hand.
« Do you have it ? » He asked innocently has he approached the two of them.
The idiot boy smiled like a dumb dog, he probably was.
« No no…But we’ve ordered a few of them »
They looked so proud sat there on their little bench. Draco came close and leaned his head a bit, just enough so he could be heard only by them.
« See Crabbe, you’re gonna wake up tomorrow with a letter from the ministry on your bed, right in front of you, saying how you not only ordered a rape potion but expressed your desire to use it. »
Goyle laughed.
« Not gonna happen Draco, we are discrete no one heard us »
Draco smiled and didn’t took his eyes off him.
« I heard you, that’s enough for one letter to the ministry innit ? Don’t laugh you fucking halfwit, you’ll receive one too »
The two slytherin boys looked at each other. Draco smiled as he walked few steps away. Blaize had already left the courtyard and was waiting for his friend by the staircase, a large smirk growing on his face.
« Don’t ever fucking come to me for help when you’ll be out of the school »He said.
Draco returned to the castle, followed closely by Blaize who did not hide his pleasure in seeing Draco put his two fools back in their place.
« Brilliant Draco » He said as they were walking. « You finally got rid of theses two. You won’t do it though ? »
« What ? The letter ? Course not. They’re probably pissing their pants right now, I tell you. » They arrived in the Great Hall where half of the students were eating their breakfast. « And for the potion I’m sure it’s fake. That Louis boy is cheating on each exams »
The both of them were gritted by several hand checks from unknown Slytherin’s as they found an empty bench. It would be a proper lie to say that the both of them were surprised by it. Through the years (and the many pranks they had done) the group of the six Slytherin’s become the icons of the House. And it’s with a flatted ego that Draco began to eat his breakfast.
« He’s a good fuck though » Said Blaize with a smirk as he sat in front of him.
« The potion genius Louis ? Blaize you fucking nympo… »Laughed Draco.
He rapidly stopped as he saw some owls deliver letters and packages around him. His body tensed up like a little boy and his eyes gazed at the ceiling, praying to see no black owl, at least not today.
« Draco don’t worry… » Murmured Blaize as took a quick look at his friend « They won’t sent you a letter, not before a long time »
He was probably right. His parents had not given him any signs since his fleeing back in July. And if his fear of being grounded or even found in the house with all his friend by them became a strange obsession, his eyes were always looking out for at least one letter. Truth is, they probably knew but didn’t cared enough to sent one.
« Where the fuck are Pansy and Enzo ? » He asked after a few minutes.
« Dunno, Enzo’s probably sleeping and Pans is smoking in the girls bathroom I guess »
« That’s a very wrong guess Blaze » Said a voice behind Draco’s.
He didn’t need to turn to recognize that shrinky english voice.
« What have you two twats been doing » Enzo asked as he sat near Draco.
« Draco has finally left Crabbe and Goyle » Proudly said Blaize.
Enzo punched sympathetically Draco’s shoulder.
« No way ! How did you get rid of them ? »
The bell had just rang when Blaize began his story telling of Draco’s last spoken words back in the courtyard. He continue to eat his pancakes without a sound as Enzo listened to him. They were quite far away from the door and their position made it easier for Draco go observe the professors table. Dumbledore was no where near it since the headmaster seemed to have left Hogwarts right after the first day. How fucking professional, thought Draco. Professor Binns was sitting on his chair, signaling to the three friends that Matt’s and Enzo’s class was probably over. At his side was the new pinkish Dark Arts teacher. She was happily drinking some tea and observing the many tables in front of her. He had told Pansy that he found her absolutely grandiose on their first class. But if the little woman made him laugh first, she was now standing there with a smile that didn’t care to hide her determination. If he could talk to his father, he’d probably know her plans already…
His eyes wandered near the gryffondor table were he spotted the three friends. The Golden trio that Dumbledore was so proud of. Poor Ginger boy, Clever bushy girl and Harry Potter. He was not listening to them. His green eyes were somewhere else, locked in between his plate and the wooden table. His hair had been cut this summer, still falling on his neck but not on his ears anymore. Still brown, still dark. Yet shorter. His gaze was the same as the day of Dumbledore’s speech last June. Still lost, still silent.
« Draco ! Merlin’s beard you’re the one who’s gon deaf.» Screamed Blaize.
He brought his attention back to his friends.
« So, Enzo was asking about the try outs. Is it tonight ? »
« Snape told Montague the field is okay for tonight » Said Draco.
« Perfect, what a good way to start the year by being the first team to try out » Smiled Blaize before stopping himself with a hand « What’s going on there ? »
His finger pointed out the gryffondor tables where Potter had stood up from his bench. He was surrounded by few people and as Draco rose up, he noticed that Crabbe and Goyle were arguing with Harry.
« Draco don’t go, they’re not your friends anymore » Complained Enzo as he left their benches to approach them.
He walked in between the ravenclaw table and the slytherin’s one but as he was coming closer to the little group, a familiar voice stopped him.
« Draco ! » Yelled Pansy.
Pansy and Theo were sat together looking with a concern eye the gryffondor table.
« Hi there…Do you know what’s going on ? »
« Mattheo’s trying to find out » Pointed out Theo.
Draco’s gaze turned away, the curly head had already entered the little cercle of people when Draco left the Slytherin table with an angry pace. Harry’s face was twitch from confusion and anger, and as he reached Matt’s shoulder his voice was clear.
« Ask your head team ! Tonight’s try out belongs to gryffondor. »
« What’s going on ? » Murmured Draco to Mattheo.
« Draco, is tonight our try outs ? » He asked without leaving Harry and the two slytherin’s out of sight.
« Yes, why ? »
Mattheo took a step near them and pull out his hands like a shield.
« Mate, calm down » He said to Harry before stopping himself « It’s a misunderstanding cause they’re right, it’s tonight for us too »
« That can’t be possible ! » Harry complained.
Few gryffondor’s joined Harry’s annoyance. Draco stood there in silence as some slytherins shouted behind him.
« Where’s Katie ? » Asked Harry to Hermione who sat silent near him.
The sound of the arguing must of warn some professors since many students left hurriedly when Snape and McGonagall appeared behind him.
« What on earth is going on here ? » Asked the Gryffondor’s headmistress.
Next to her stood Katie Bell followed close by the new girl from this morning. Her big eyes were observing the scene with curiosity, not understanding much apparently. She was a pretty one, admitted Draco.
« Sir, Potter’s been saying that Gryffondor’s try outs are tonight. »
That sentence was expressed by Goyle and strangely came out as some sort of moaning distress more then anything else.
« And ? » Asked Snape with his habitual unbothered attitude.
« Well it’s ours tonight ! »
The many students had completely left leaving Draco, the two idiots, Harry, Newby, Bell and Mattheo right in front of the two professors. They shared a quick look before looking at them.
« The try outs will be both on the same field, on the same time this year. »
« Why’s that ? » Asked Katie Bell.
« The ministry suggested that…Quidditch should be reducing it’s hours of training to… guarantee a better time for studying » Mumbled the professor McGonagall.
Few looks of consternation were shared before Mattheo’s wise words came out.
« That’s bullshit ! »
« Mr. Riddle. » spoke the professor.
« That’s bullshit and you know that » He added.
« Ten points will be retrieved from slytherin if you dare to say that word again Mr. Riddle » Stated Snape with a cold gaze.
« Bullsh… »
« Thank you professors, we will do our best for it to be proper try outs » Said Draco rapidly.
Snape did not deny to look at him and ended up leaving, followed closely by the teacher. Harry had probably just realised Draco's presence, his gaze finding his before looking at Goyle approaching him.
« That’s gonna be fun innit ? » He said looking straight at Harry « Better be ready in case a Dragon shows up hm ? »
« What do you even mean ? » Asked Harry with disgust.
Draco came closer, patting Goyle’s shoulder.
« Goyle stop. »
« What did you do with all the money Potter ? Gaved it to his father, for mercy ? »
Draco Malfoy had always considered himself a calm man. He had learn to contain his anger as well as his outburst and it was with a strange shock that he pushed Goyle with such strength that the boy fell on the floor.
« I said stop. »
Mattheo came close to him, stopping Draco from going any further.
« What’s up with you Draco ! » He shouted as his back hit the stone.
Many eyes were now looking at them. Draco left Mattheo arm and began to strode off. He was getting tired of this and hated being looked at like a clown.
« Sorry again, mate » He heard Mattheo said to Harry as he himself left. They were in the corridor when he finally reached him.
« What the fuck Draco » He said.
His hand pushed his entire body away in order for him to face his angry look. Draco didn’t had enough strength to explain himself, certainly not to Matt after this.
« I don’t give a shit who you punch for him. But doing it in front of everyone is not an option for you »
« Fuck you Matt » Draco whispered turning away from him.
He wanted to leave this place so bad. To run away, to flee because that was the only thing he knew how to do theses days.
« Fine, go away pretending i’m not the only one on your s… » Mattheo stopped as he heard behind them the two slytherin’s coming back. « Already missed us mh ? » He asked mockingly.
« Get away Riddle » Goyle said filled with rage.
« Ain’t gonna happen today big boy » Said Matt has he placed a hand on his shoulder.
« What is it now ? Gonna use the crucio curse just like your father likes, Riddle ? »
Draco didn’t had time to follow Mattheo’s movements. Goyle was already on the floor, once again, bad day for him, his nose pissing blood. People screamed others shouted with shock. But before Draco came to get Matt away, the little woman had already appeared in front of them.
« Mr. Riddle, I will be waiting for you in my office tonight followed by three hours of detention next saturday morning. » She smiled then left the corridor without a trace except that strong rosy perfume.
Mattheo left the corridor with a shrug. Draco followed him shortly after.
« You’re in big trouble now Matty » Mocked Draco as they were heading back to their common room.
« You are too Draco, worse then mine actually »