Previously on Chapter 5

I take out my wand and point it at the cage, locking it so they won't be able to fly out again. I let out a sigh and place my wand back inside my pocket. I take a seat and cross my arms on the table. I can feel their shock eyes on me. Tch... so much for keeping a low profile.

-Confronted-

Y/N P.O.V

I wake up too early to go back to sleep. So I just get up from the bed and prepare myself. There's still some time before breakfast starts. Maybe I could just sit around at the Astronomy Tower, while watching the sun rise. Yeah... that would be nice.

After my morning shower, I change my clothes into my Gryffindor robe. I glance at Hermione to see her still asleep. I just give her sleeping figure a small and short smile. Then I grab my sling bag and leave the room. I make my way to the Astronomy Tower.

Once I reach there, I take a seat on the bench and stare at the sky. The moon is still visible, but slightly faded as the sun start to rise, giving the sky a soft hue. I love watching the sky, it kept me calm with all the chaotic life I've been through.

Me and my parents used to do this all the time when Lena and I were kids. It's been a while since I've last seen them. It's going to be hard to go back home to see them. They think it's best if I'm away from them, due to the curse and all. But I know it's not going to change anything.

I'm too deep in thought that I don't realize there's someone walking up to the Astronomy Tower. I only notice the person when he's already standing behind me.

"Hey..." the person said. I turn my head to see the platinum blond boy. I let out a sigh, I sling my bag across my shoulders. I stand up and turn to look at him.

"You can have the tower now..." I said. I turn around and was about to walk away, when his voice stops me. "You know you don't have to walk away..." he said. "I don't have too... I want to..." I said, without turning around to look at him.

"Why do you keep on pushing me away? But you're so friendly and kind towards Potter" he said. "I'm not... I don't know what you're talking about" I said. "Well... you stood up for them when Weasley tried to Hex me. Then I saw you talking to Potter while we are in Transfiguration..." he said. I let out a sigh and turn to look at him.

"I'm not being friendly. I just don't appreciate the way you treated them... I would do the same thing for anyone... besides, I was only returning the way you treated others... so you'd know what it feels like when someone treated you with arrogance..." I said, rolling my eyes.

He just scoff at what I said. "You shouldn't be friends with Potter. Especially since he hang out with that blood-traitor and filthy mud-blood" he said. I let out a gasp, and place my hand on my chest for a more dramatic effect.

"Oh I'm sorry... I didn't realize there were such rules saying that I'm not allowed to hang around muggle-borns and half-bloods... can I see the list of rules? Maybe that way I won't break anymore rules" I said. He just stare at me, not knowing what else to say.

I raise an eyebrow at him. "Well, there were no such rule... are there?" I said. He stayed silent. "Well then, you have no right to tell me who I can and can't talk to... unless, there's a written rule. Then you better bet that I'll be among the first people to obey it" I said, glaring at him.

"Tch... I don't understand why you'd want to speak to a blood-traitor and mud-blood" he said, rolling his eyes. "Don't call them that!" I said, looking at him in annoyance. "Why? It's the truth. Weasley don't appreciate his status as a Pure-blood and that Granger's family don't even have magic in them!" He said.

"Oh, so... considering a muggle-born and half-blood as equal means we don't appreciate our status? What kind of nonsense is that? I don't even know who came with such claim. Those people are so dense!" I asked. He instantly keep his mouth shut.

"And besides... I don't even know what... or why you brought this up. I'm just here... minding my own business. Enjoying my alone time. Then you go and confront me with these nonsense!" I spat, glaring at him.

"I just wanna make sure you don't go around and make friends with the wrong sort..." he said. "I think I'll be the one to decide that. Thank you very much. I preferred to be alone anyway..." I said, giving him an attitude.

He frowns at what I just said. "Why do you keep on pushing people away?" He said. I glare at him. Then a smirk appear on my face. "Well well, wouldn't you wanna know..." I said, rolling my eyes. He just keep staring at me.

"You're a pure-blood, yes?" I said. "Well... of course I am" he said, rolling his eyes. I cross my arms across my chest, and stare at him with a raised eyebrow.

"Well then... I'm sure you've heard about everything that revolves around my family, the Duchanne" I said. He just nod his head in response, to let me know he knows.

"You... of all people should know. As you're a pure blood, Malfoy... about what it's like to be born as a Duchanne. A family everyone believed, to be closely related to the first people that discovered magic..." I said.

I walk closer to him as I look at him dead in the eyes. "Everyday day, I have hundreds... if not thousands of people lining up, trying to strike a conversation with me. To be my FRIEND. But I know... none of them are being sincere about it. They're only around me because they want to get the feel of the spotlight. A spotlight... I DON'T even ask for. So let me tell you this... I HATE every single seconds of it..." I spat in anger.

I take a deep breath, trying my best to calm down so I don't blow up. Merlin knows how dangerous that'll be.

"Also... keep in mind... a simple talk doesn't mean I'm friends with Potter nor his friends. That includes you, Malfoy... just because I talk to you... don't you ever try to think about considering this whole thing as I'm willing you be friends with you. I'd rather be by myself. I don't NEED anyone... as they're all a bunch of fakes anyway..." I said. He opens his mouth to say something, but I just raise my hand, telling him to be quiet.

"Don't bother saying "not everyone is the same." I learnt that the hard way. So safe your breath and keep that in mind... I don't want any friends" I said, looking at him coldly.

Without wasting another second I turn around and walk away from the Astronomy Tower, leaving the Malfoy boy behind with a shock look on his face.

I make my way to the dining hall. I let out a sigh and run my hand through my hair. Why is it so hard? I just wanna be by myself... I don't want to be hurt... not again.

I bit my lip as a lone tear stream down my cheek. I shake my head and wipe it away. 'No... I must not show emotion...' I thought to myself. I look up and put on my emotionless expression and make my way towards the dining hall. I keep repeating the same words in my head over and over again...

I don't need any friends

*to be continued*