Previously on Chapter 86

Draco... what happened to you? Why can't you just tell me... I just wanna help. I've grown to love you, Draco. It pains me to know that you don't trust me with this problem of yours.

-Trouble In The Bathroom-

Y/N P.O.V

After the dinner, Professor Slughorn invited us to his birthday party. He told us that we can bring a person to accompany us. I would bring Draco with me... but he acted cold, so I think not.

I'm in the library with Hermione and Harry. They're talking about the party, while both Hermione and I arrange the books. I notice a girl constantly staring at Harry. I raise an eyebrow at her and turn to look at Harry, who's also looking at her.

Hermione notices the girl and snaps her fingers in front of Harry's face. "She's only interested in you because she thinks you're the Chosen One!" She said. "But I am the Chosen One" he said. Hermione scowls at him and smack his head with a rolled up paper. I bit my lips, trying not to laugh.

Hermione turns to look at me. "What about you, Y/N? Who will you invite to the party?" She said. I just shrug my shoulders. "I wanna take Draco with me... but seeing as how things aren't good between us... I don't know anymore" I said, sighing softly. She just smile softly at me, wrapping an arm around me. "It'll be alright..." she said. I smile and return her hug.

"I need to go... there's an essay I need to do..." I said. She smiles and nods her head. "Bye Hermione, bye Harry..." I said. "Bye, Y/N..." they said together. I turn around and walks out of the library. I make my way to the Gryffindor house.

I turn around the corner and bumps into something hard. I realize it's someone's chest. "Oh I'm sorry..." I said. "It's fine..." the person said. "Oh it's you..." I said, realizing who he is. He's one of Cedric's friends, who joined Dumbledore's army.

"Oh... Y/N... hello..." he said. "Hello... um... sorry. I didn't get your name" I said, laughing nervously. He laughs and nods his head. "Oh it's fine. My name is Macmillan... Ernest Macmillan" he said. I smile and nod my head. "Hello, Ernest..." I said, smiling at him.

Ernest is actually one of those people who's not so happy about Harry participating in the Triwizard Tournament. I remember seeing him wearing the "Potter Stink" pin. But after what happened and seeing how Harry brought Cedric back from the maze, he apologizes.

We're not exactly friends. Just acquaintances. Plus... he was Cedric's friend. That's why I don't mind him that much, even though I'm kinda annoyed with how he treated Harry that day. But well... he apologized, so I guess it's alright. He supported Dumbledore's Army too... so that's a plus.

"Where were you heading to?" He asked. "I'm going to Gryffindor house..." I said. "I see... um... how are you holding up? With Cedric's..." He said. "I'm doing fine..." I said. "I heard you have a new boyfriend..." he said. "Yeah..." I said in a hush tone.

"Who... who is it?" He asked. "Draco..." I said. His eyes widened at what I said. "Seriously?" He said. I nod my head. "Yes..." I said. "But he's..." he starts, I quickly cut him off before he could finish his words.

"Yeah... I know. In everyone's eyes Draco isn't a good person. But all of you didn't try to know the real him. So I'd appreciate it if you don't say a thing about him because you know nothing about him" I said. I turn around and was about to walk away, but he grabs my hand.

"Alright... I'm sorry. It's just hard you know. Cedric loves you... so seeing you with someone who's not him is just, I don't know... strange?" he said. I let out a sigh. "Fine... I accept your apology..." I said. He grins at me.

"So... how's your relationship with Malfoy?" He said. I let out a sigh "complicated..." I said. "Complicated.. how?" He said, looking at me in confusion. "Sorry... I can't talk about it" I said. He just hums and nods his head.

"Anyway... it was nice talking to you again. But I've got to go..." I said. "Okay... I'll see you around" he said. "See you around, Macmillan..." I said. He just smiles at me. I turn around and walks away.

Ernest P.O.V

She's breathtaking. It's a shame that she's dating the so called bad boy. If only I've talked to her sooner. I might have a chance.

I turn around to walk away, only to have someone push me against the wall. I let out pained groan at the harsh push. The person holds me by the collar and push me up against the wall.

I open my eyes to see Malfoy. "What's your problem, huh?" I asked. "Stay. Away. From. Her..." he spat. I just smirk. "You mean Y/N?" I said. "She's mine..." he said, glaring at me.

"We'll see about that. Cedric was way better than you. He was a great person. While you're just a git. I don't see what Y/N sees in you" I said. "Watch your mouth! You know nothing about me! How dare you even think that you have a chance with Y/N. She's mine and I plan on keeping it that way!" He spat. I let out a laugh and pat his shoulder. Then I push him off me.

"Good luck with that, mate..." I said. I turn around and walks away. I can hear him shouting angrily at me. But I just ignore him and keeps walking.

Time-skip

Y/N P.O.V

I decided to just go alone. I don't wanna bring any guy with me. I have to think about Draco's feelings. We might not on good terms lately. But I don't want hurt his feelings by bringing some other guy with me.

I'm preparing myself for the party, wearing just a simple but decent dress. Along with a simple make up to compliment the look. I'm never a big fan of glamorous look anyway. I believe in natural beauty. Besides... we need to love the way we are first.

Then I walk out of my room and make my way to the party. I don't care about going alone. They can make fun of me if they want to. I wanna protect Draco's heart and not make him feel like I betray him.

After a while of walking, I finally reach the place of the party. I walk inside and smile at the people I know. I can see Harry not far from where I stand and make my way towards him.

"Harry..." I said. I turn my head to see he brought Luna with him. "Hello, Luna..." I said. "Hello, Y/N. You don't bring anyone with you?" she said, after noticing that I'm alone. "No..." I said. "I thought you will bring Malfoy with you..." she said. "Yeah... that's what I originally planned. But well... it's complicated I guess you could say" I said. She just hums softly and smiles at me.

Suddenly out of no where, I can see Draco getting dragged in by Mr. Filch. He squirms as he tries to break free from Mr. Filch's death grip. I look at him in worry. He made eye-contact with me and looks away. Oh Merlin...

What did he do this time?

*to be continued*