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Draco POV ____________

I woke up into a stormy and cold morning. The air in my dorm is fresh and freezing, I quickly realized that I've forgotten to close my window. A swift move with my wand, the window closed itself. I grunted and stretched my stoned muscles from my dorm bed. It's nothing like Chloé's in her bedroom in France. That was a complete cotton candy. This is just like sleeping on a rock or something...

Chloé.

God, how much I miss her and it's only been one day without seeing her. We've gotten so used to being around each other in our time in France, that now, it seems weird not to have her by my side when I woke up. There's no Chloé peacefully sleeping next to me, or more like in the middle of the bed, leaving me only a bit of space. I didn't mind, it was cute.

I miss her touch, I miss her voice and her smell...

This is a torture, but I can't fight it. If I do, she'd be in much more danger than she already is. I wonder if this would all happen if we hadn't fallen in love. I wonder if she'd still be in this situation. Probably yes, though. After all, she's from Beauxbatons and nothing can change that. She's the chosen one.

I just hope she'll do it and everything will be fine, we'll go somewhere far, far away from all this, from my family, from this school.

I'd build us a house that she'd love, a big garden, I'd make her children as many as she pleases, just to make her happy. I want nothing more than for her to be happy and safe.

Can I guarantee her that?

No, not at all.

But can I make her feel safe and assured?

I guess so.

I quickly stood up from the bed and changed my pajama into something more...civil. I put on my black shirt and black jeans, rolled my favorite silver ring down my finger and brushed through my hair.

I still look like a mess.

I rushed through the corridor where me and Chloé have our dorms, and headed straight into Blaise's dorm that he shares with more boys.

After a few loud knocks on the door and a lot of grunts and cuss words coming from inside, Blaise opened the door. Judging by his puffy eyes and pajama, he just woke up. It's too early for him.

"What do you want?" He asked with a sleepy voice and yawned into his palm.

"We need to talk."

"Oh, you remembered you have a friend?"

"Stop it, it's serious." I rolled my eyes and opened the door more to see if anyone's in there. Luckily, the other boys were gone, so I stepped into his room and closed the door.

"What can be so serious that it can't wait until like...10am? Come on, it's Monda-fuck! It's Monday?! I overslept, again..."

It's funny, watching him being all confused and sleepy at the same time.

"How are you?" I asked.

"Just get to the point, Malfoy. I don't have much time." He quickly undressed his pajama to and put on a black tshirt.

"I know about your task..."

He looked at me with a serious face, for the first time today.

"Who told you?"

"My mother." I replied.

"Look, I don't-" he started, but couldn't finish.

"No, you listen to me now. Chloé is my...Chloé is very vulnerable right now, even if she doesn't look like that. She just acts all tough, but deep down, I know she's not. We have to-"

"We?"

"Yes, we. Since you're a part of this, you're gonna have to help me protect her to the very end. Nothing can happen to her, understand?"I talked quickly.

"But what if she doesn't do it, what will happen to her then?"

I closed my eyes an sighed.

Even a little thought about that is making me feel sick.

"She has to do that. There's no other choice and she knows it very well. When the time comes, she has to do it and no one will force her. Blaise, I don't want you to force her into anything."

"But if she doesn't do it, then we're all screwed. She can't just not do-"

"Fuck it, Blaise! I don't care if I die, your parents can surely save your ass anyhow, but mine won't."

"Calm down, man...okay, okay...I promise to help you." He answered after a while.

"Thank you. Goodbye."

I sighed and left his dorm, headed to the late breakfast in the great hall.

Chloé POV____________

This morning is hectic. I still haven't unpacked from France, I couldn't find any clean underwear. My room is a mess just like my mind, totally fucked up.

After a while of cussing and finding anything tolerable, I dressed into my boring slytherin robe. Who cares, right? I don't have to always look amazing, I can take a day off, or two...

When I walked into the great hall to have some late breakfast, I was shocked with how many students are there, even though it's almost 9am and most of the classes start at 8. I just shrugged my shoulders about that thought and headed to the slytherin table.

I quickly regretted my choice of the table. Draco and Blaise are sitting there next to each other, energetically talking about something I couldn't hear, because I was too far from them. Draco looks messy today, I guess we all are. After all, we just broke up.

I wonder what are they're talking about so much, I haven't seen them together in a long time. I just hope he didn't tell him about our situation, that should be kept private.

I quickly looked around the hall to find someone else to sit by, and thank god for Fred. Even though we haven't talked recently, I hope we're still friends. I sat next to him and said hi, just like I did to Luna and George that are sitting in front of me.

"Moorning." Singed Fred and gave me a huge smile I automatically returned.

Luna and George both smiled at me and continued talking.

"Hope you don't mind me sitting here, I just..." I looked at Draco and tilted my head to him so Fred understands.

"Oooh, I get it. You're welcome here, this is a no-Malfoy-zone."

We both giggled and stuffed our mouths with food.

"Don't even bring that idiot's name..." sighed a girl sitting next to Luna.

I realized it's Hermione, accompanied with her usual friends - Harry and Ron.

"I've heard he went away this weekend, probably another Death eaters meeting or something..." said Ron, his hand is on Hermione's shoulder.

I quickly glanced at Draco, I don't really know why. I just needed to see him, I guess. He is a bit messy but still, he looks gorgeous as always. Blaise said some joke and they both started laughing. I smiled a bit, hoping he'd notice me, but he didn't.

"Do you think he met him? I mean...You-Know-Who." Asked Hermione.

Everybody just shrugged their shoulders and continued eating.

I took another look at Draco. I think he saw me this time, with a corner of his eye. But why doesn't he just look at me? Is it hard for him? Is it too soon from the break up?

I need to know if he still loves me.

"Probably yes. I know he's planning something, and he brought Blaise into it. They're working together now." Said Harry for the first time.

I don't feel comfortable in here, when they're all talking about someone I just spent my best days with. I'm trying to ignore them. I've noticed Fred's glancing at me every time they mention Draco.

"Do you think he's coming after you, Harry?" Asked Hermione with a worried voice.

I put my croissant down on the plate and swallowed the piece I had in my mouth.

Just calm down, Chloé.

"I'm sure he's planning something against you...like always." Said Ron with a disgusted voice.

That's it. I've heard enough.

"Oh, believe me, there are way more important things on his mind right now than you, Potter." I tried to keep my voice down, but mission impossible. Everyone is now looking at me.

I stood up to leave the hall, but as soon as I made one step, my head started to spin. It hurts just like in the train, my head is about to explode and I can't do anything about it.

"What is up with her?" I've heard Hermione'a voice.

I had to put one arm on the table to not loose stability. I let out a painful grunt out of my mouth. Fred shouted something at me, he even grabbed my shoulders, but I couldn't hear him, nor could I respond.

When the time comes, you'll have to show us the school.

The male voice, again. He's getting to me.

"No!" I screamed and grabbed my head with both my arms.

"Make it stop, please!" I felt tears coming from my eyes, making it hard for me to see anything.

Everything is blurry, but I could recognize him.

Draco took my body into his arms and rushed out of the great hall.

"Don't fall asleep, don't fall asleep...everything's gonna be fine, I promise you."

He kept telling me things, but my eyes suddenly closed and all I could see was darkness.

I've fallen asleep.