Tara pov.
My feet hit the cobblestone with a light thud. My waist length auburn curls bounce behind me. Hermione lands beside me and her short brown curls bounce gently around her shoulders. The boys land behind us and I begin to walk away towards the carriages. I see Draco Malfoy get out and stare at me. His grey eyes find my blue, silver and gold flecked ones, blue being the dominant colour. His famous smirk plastered on his face as he winks at me. My cheeks flush Crimson as I walk away. Once at the carriages I sit down and take the ride to the castle.

Once in the Gryffindor girls dormitory I unpack and change onto my robes. Heading down to the common room I spot Hermione, Ron and Harry by the lit fire place whispering as i draw closer. "Hey you lot, what ya talking about?" I ask rather curiously. Hermione won't meet my eyes and the boys just refuse to look at me what so ever. "Why would you talk about me behind my back, I expected better of you three. Especially you Hermione. I thought you were my friends and sister. God I can't believe you!" I scream at them. "Tara wait..." Hermione calls. "No, don't Tara wait me Hermione. Do you know how much this hurts, having those closest to you turn you away like some diseased pet, well guess what I won't be there when you need me to, because you certainly have just broken my trust and my friendship with all of you" I shout back at them. With what I said I storm out of the common room and fly down flights of steps till I'm somewhere quite, somewhere I can be alone. If your thinking the girls lavatory, think again because your wrong. I'm actually sitting down in a lower part of the castle where no one ever goes. Finally letting my tears fall I hear footsteps behind me. I look up and see Draco. "What do you want Draco? To hurt me? Pick on me? Or use me for target practice?" I ask through sobs meeting his grey eyes. "Why are you crying? And why aren't you friends with you?" He asks in a sweet soothing voice as if he actually cares. "Because they were talking about me behind my back" I answer coldly looking away from his grey orbs. Draco crouches in front of my small sitting figure. He lifts my chin with a finger and a tear hits his hand. I see his eyes and an emotion I have never seem from him before. Concern. Draco Malfoy actually is concerned about me, but why? He lifts his other hand and I flinch. Draco notices and gently wipes my tears away with the pad of his thumb. My breath catches in my throat. "Don't cry, Tara. I get how it feels, especially when family turns you away" he comments reassuringly. I look at him as tears stain my cheeks. I drop my head and begin to cry again. "Hey, shhh. I'm here now, you don't need to cry" he says reassuringly and I find myself confused. I lift my head and give a quick glance. "Why are you being so nice to me?" I ask with sadness and curiosity. "A..I..um...ahh...because I care about you" Draco blurts out. I stare at him shocked. "What" I breath utterly bewildered. Did Draco Malfoy just admit that he cares for me? No. Certainly he did not. But he did."I care about you Tara" he confirms confidently. I close my eyes and Draco leans forward. I feel his lips brush against mine, and soon his lips are tackling mine in a warm passionate yet gentle kiss. His lips like velvet against my rosy ones. Our lips moving in sync and fitting together like puzzle pieces. I wrap my arms around his neck and his arms snake around my waist. We stand up and I find my back pressed against the cold stone wall. Draco's body ever close to my slim figure. He pulls away and looks deep into my eyes. "I never thought you'd let me do that, or that you'd be good at it" he says with a chuckle. A smile works its way onto his face and he lets me go. I hug him and bury my head into his chest. "Why were you so mean to me over the years and when did you realise that you care for me?" I ask sadly. "Since second year and it was my only cover. If others found out that I, had feelings for a Gryffindor let alone a granger especially you, imagine what my family would do to me" he answers. I nod my head in understanding, my soft cheek rubbing against his robes. I feel safe wrapped in his arms. When I hear the clock strike I let go of Draco rather quickly and he does the same. I scramble away to the feast. I sit away from Hermione, Ron and Harry. I think it's best if I avoid them for a while, so I sit with Ginny. I see Draco at the Slytherin table and he keeps sneaking me glances. Pansy Parkinson's also notices and I fear she will figure out what just happened. The new first years are sorted into their houses and Dumbeldor  does his welcome speech just like every year. Once the announcements are done and that we learn that Professor Slughorn is the new potions teacher and that Snape is the Defence against the dark arts teacher. I quite like Professor Snape and I tend to be class pet, but I ignore others comments, besides Snape won't let anyone do me wrong and I can practically get away with murder in his class, but I generally do the right thing putting me on his good side while he is not very fond of Harry, Ron or Hermione. When we don't expect it food magically appears on the table and everyone fills their plates and eats, everyone but me. I stand and excuse myself, hurtling away from tonight's feast. Snape sees me leave and follows with concern. I lean against the wall and hunch over feeling rather disoriented. Snape rounds the corner, his black robes flowing behind him gracefully. "Tara, are you alright?" He asks with worry. I shake my head feeling bile rise in my throat. I pull out my wand and produce a bucket with magic and I spew into it. Once I finish I make it vanish and I slump to the floor. I hear more footsteps and look up to see Draco and Pansy holding onto his arm. Sadness fills my gaze as I see him with her. Is this jealously? Surly it can't be. Draco yanks his arm away form Pansy's grip. He glides towards me and crouches at my level. "Are you alright, I saw you leave without eating" he asks with concern in his deep velvet tone. Pansy skips up. "Oh look if it isn't Mud-blood Granger number 2, I see your not well. Aww too bad, so sad. I hope you lose your life when you get up, it would serve you right just for existing" she mocks me and I see Draco tense, willing himself not to react, instead Snape swivels to her. "Miss Parkinson, I Do hope you find a sufficient broom closest to hide in, if I see you around miss Granger again using that language towards her you will answer straight to me, do I make myself clear?" He asks menacingly in her face. She nods fearing Snape's wrath. "Your lucky this time granger, next time you won't have a teacher to protect their pet" she snarls and stalks off. "I think I'm gonna throw up again" I comment and Snape quickly magics up a bucket and hands it to me just in time. I spew into the bucket and feel myself feeling worse than before. "Alright I'm done" I say groggily and Snape makes the bucket disappear. "Let's get you to madam pomfrey" suggests Draco. I nod and try to stand but don't have the strength to stand. Instead I fall back on the wall and hit my head. "Here, let me help" offers Draco and he picks me up bridal style and carries me to the infirmary.

In the infirmary I lay on the bed being tended to by madam pomfrey. Draco refused to leave my side and Snape comes to check in on me. I seem to be getting worse as the days pass. But it could just be the flu. My wrist stings where the scar was left. I'm guessing your all wondering how I got it, well here's the story.

Flashback

After dinner I decided to stray from my group, I had only just started here at Hogwarts and I am a very curious child. Wondering the halls with my wand using the Lumos charm casting light in the darkened halls. Hermione taught me the spell just before dinner and the sorting. I hear quick and light footsteps behind me and I turn quickly holding out my wand trying to find who is there. When I see nothing but the dark and the shadow of myself on the walls I dis concern  my worry and turn back to exploring I round a corner and feel a sudden grasp on my wrist. I go to scream, but a hand clamps my mouth muffling my cries. My wand tip dims and loses light. I struggle against the star here hold. Soon enough I see more light in the hall coming our way. Two students, one fat one thin. Both boys. "Crab. Goyle. Look what I found wondering the halls. I found Mud-blood Granger twin 2" mocks Draco. I know it is him by the sound of his voice. I hear the other two laugh. "I say we punish her, you know for being here" comments one of the boys. "Good thinking Crab" Draco sneers. "What should I do to you? Hmmm?" Draco whispers menacingly in my ear making my body shiver in fear. I struggle on his hold, but he is stronger than me. I cry into his hand as I feel a searing pain wrap around my entire left wrist. Their cruel laughter fills the air as I scream into the hand over my mouth that still muffles my cries. The pain increases and my skin burns. Tears gush out of my eyes and onto Draco's hand. "Look at this fellas the mud blood is crying, boo hoo" cackles Draco darkly. I feel him let go of me and I drop to the ground clutching my wrist to my chest. I rock back and forth willing the pain to go away without success. "Let this be a lesson to you, you filthy little mud-blood" Draco warns and stalks away with his friends. I mutter Lumos under my breath and my wand casts light on the stone walls and I head to my common room up to my form and into bed. Once I my bed I shut my eyes and sleep...

End of flashback

I still feel ill and the feeling is only getting worse. I look over at Draco who has fallen asleep. "Draco..." I whisper. His head bolts up and shoots around until his gaze lands on me. "You should probably go, it is getting late besides I'm in good hands. I'll be fine" I assure him quietly. He goes to protest but I silence him with a look. "Ok" he answers and leaves with a wave goodbye. After his echoing footsteps can no longer be heard Snape comes in to check on me. "How are you feeling Miss Granger?" He asks. "Not too good Professor, I don't think I will be in classes for a little while" I say sadly. Tomorrow I have Snape's class and I rather enjoy it. "I'll fetch madam Pomfrey for you" he says and I nod. Snape quickly returns and madam pomfrey gives me some magical medicine. "Sleep and I will see how you are in the morning, depending on how you look and feel will depend on whether you attend class or not" she explains plainly. I nod and bod my teachers good night. Closing my eyes I let slumber consume me.

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