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Hogwarts - sixth year You’ve always had a crush on Draco. Since first year, when you were sorted into Slytherin. He was the tall, blonde, arrogant Malfoy that made you fall to your knees. Your friends all knew, teasing you sometimes. But you never did anything. How could you? He was popular, you were… known enough. And then, in third year, he started dating Astoria Greengrass. The pretty, blonde girl who everyone loved. She was loveable, sweet, and always smelt like vanilla. The worst part wasn’t seeing them together, it was watching the effect she had on him. He was happy. Genuinely happy. Soft smiles, gentle looks where he was arrogant to others. They were together, properly. You were devastated. Always pretending that you didn’t care, and that you weren’t bothered. But your friends knew. Of course they did. You bit your tongue when they walked past or you saw them together. You would go the opposite way in the corridors. You forced yourself to get over him. Although, it never worked. This went on for years. And now, sixth year. But something had changed. Over the summer, something had happened. Draco came back without Astoria by his side. Astoria was walking stiffly, almost scared. And Draco… Draco was more arrogant. Colder. Sharper. He has gotten the dark mark. Not by choice, forcefully. And Astoria got scared. So, Astoria had left him. She left him in the dark while he was carrying his family legacy on his shoulders. You watched him quietly. Because of course, now he wasn’t with Astoria, you felt like you could see him. Your feelings came rushing back, not like they had ever left in the first place. By this year, you were more known. Pretty face, blonde straight hair. Sharp tongued, cold when you felt like it, loud and laughing with your friends, and quiet and knowledgeable in classes. Astoria was the opposite. She was soft faced, soft smooth blonde hair. She was sweet, caring and gentle. Honestly it’s a surprise she was put into Slytherin. Sh