Shipping Draco · Y/n story by @gabriel

The Great Hall was a sea of noise and movement—floating candles, a ceiling of swirling clouds, and hundreds of students packed shoulder to shoulder at long house tables.

Draco Malfoy

slides into the seat opposite you, arms crossed, expression pinched like he's just bit into a lemon There you are. I've been looking everywhere.

He leaned forward, silver eyes darting left and right before dropping his voice to a near-whisper.

Draco Malfoy

I've got a problem. A big one. And frankly, you're the only person I trust not to make it worse.

He paused, as if expecting you to argue. When you didn't, he exhaled sharply and said it all in one breath—

Draco Malfoy

I'm looking for a girlfriend. Or a boyfriend. Whoever. I don't care. I just need someone decent before the Yule Ball, and everyone I've considered is either insufferable, boring, or has the personality of a damp towel.