Private Message to Draco Malfoy

[alt_pansy]

I'm still having a bit of trouble falling asleep. Although star gazing was rather nice.

Are you still awake?

I feel like I didn't get to spend nearly as much time with you today as I wanted. Perhaps we can spend more time together tomorrow? Even if it's just studying.



Harry looked awful during the closing ceremonies broadcast.

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[alt_draco]

I'm glad you got some enjoyment out of it, then. I would have gone if you asked, but since you didn't I stayed down here. It seemed like the sort of gathering that was really aimed at Siz's halfblo pet female students, anyway.

He looked awful because he is awful, there's really no other way to say it. Feeling massively guilty, for one, and fretting over what the consequences will be, for two. And then he still has to Cruciate Granger soon, too, which we had a plan for but now it's definitely gone pear-shaped, so... Yeah, he's been better. I tried to tell him it wasn't his fault, but I don't know how well I got through.

[alt_pansy]

I can see why he'd feel awful.

I feel awful for him.

And don't worry about not going up with me. It was more a girl thing anyways, and maybe we can go stargazing together some time just us.

[alt_draco]

Yeah, I do, too. Though I'm also worried for Father. And for myself.

Though I've not said anything about that to Harry, I'm pretty sure we both know that the other is thinking it.

Sure, we can stargaze together. Or you can stargaze while I gaze at you, hey? That way it'll be less like being in lessons.

[alt_pansy]

Yes.

I am too.

I think it's a lot better to worry together than worry apart, though, so there's that.

[alt_pansy]

And from what I've heard, stargazing with a boy very rarely involves actually looking up. And is not like lessons whatsoever.

But that's just what I've heard.

[alt_draco]

Yeah, I don't think we've been taught that method in Astronomy class yet. It's supposedly meant to be studied independently, but with a partner.

Supposedly.

[alt_pansy]

We'll just have to find out for ourselves.

Besides. Stargazing really is an excellent way to take one's mind off of things.

And it relieves stress.

[alt_draco]

Too true. And about a million times more effective at both of those things than a trip to the Matron for a potion.

Not to mention more fun.

Try to get some sleep if you can, yeah? I'll walk you to breakfast in the morning, and then maybe we can fit in some stargazing after supper.

[alt_pansy]

I'd like that very much.

[alt_pansy]

Will you promise me something, Draco?

Will you promise me that you'll never duel like that?

For sport? Or glory, or whatever stupid reason they were up there?

I just

I don't think I could stand it if you were put in that sort of position.

[alt_draco]

Duel like that.. to the death, you mean?

I really like winning and glory and even sport, but I'll choose breathing before any of those things. Every time. Promise.

[alt_pansy]

I figured as much, but it's good to hear anyways.